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Mrs. Kalicki - Looking Back and Looking Forward In Mrs. Kalicki’s first year as Principal of San Elijo Elementary School, our school has achieved one of its highest honors – we are now a California Distinguished School. The documentation that it took, the evidence that had to be laid out was staggering – it basically was six years of a school’s life, history and traditions laid out on paper. That is a huge feat, and she will be the first to tell you that it took the whole village of San Elijo Hills to make this possible.

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Lemonade and Cookies for a Good Cause... A group of girls from SEH got together to raise money for Feeding America -- www.feedingamericasd.org. They raised $254.16 by selling lemonade and cupcakes for three hours, and were able to feed 12 children. The girls learned the value of service, and enjoyed their first day of summer by lending a helping hand..

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Muppets at the Park San Elijo Movie at the Park On July 20, join Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo for a movie night at the park, as the gang works together to save the Muppet Theater. Pre-show activities include bounce-houses, a sticky wall, start at 6pm, and the movie begins at 8pm. Grab those low-back beach chairs and bring some cash for the food truck refreshments.

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Around the World and Back Again... to San Elijo Hills By the time you get this month’s Fountain, we will be settled into our first few weeks of summer vacation. Are you enjoying yourself? We would love to hear what you are doing or have planned for this summer. Summers in San Elijo Hills are, to my mind, quintessentially American. Now, I don’t think I can say this with any authority because I didn’t grow up here, but from what I read and hear, I don’t think it gets much better than San Elijo Hills, does it? Will you take a picnic and some friends to the “water park” for an afternoon of (sunscreen-applied) fun? Will you spend warm evenings on your street with the grill pulled out on the driveway, cooking up some hamburgers while the children bounce on the trampoline (that’s what I have planned for my street this summer)? I’m hoping to see all of you at the movie nights at the park. I really don’t think Cars 2 will ever be the same again – nothing quite like Cars under the stars, is there? Will you visit the farmers’ market for some summer peaches and make a peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream and share it with the neighbors? I know some of you will be at LEGOLAND, experiencing the new Pirate Adventure or Star Wars’ exhibit. Sea World has the new Manta Ray ride – that looks like such fun! Oh, the places we can go... As I write this, I’m feeling grateful for where we live. I’m always grateful for San Elijo Hills. But I seem to have this permanent itch to travel. When I was a little girl, my parents were so wonderful about showing us the world. It’s actually sad and ironic that I grew up in India for fifteen years of my life, and I haven’t been to the Taj Mahal, but I’ve seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the Matterhorn, the Buddha at Lantau Island, the Sistine Chapel. We took lovely vacations and saw a lot of the world, and for that I’ll be eternally grateful. Not just for the memories I have, but for what I learned about life, human beings, culture, food and tradition. I think what traveling does is that it opens your mind to just how small our world really is. It makes you think that being white, black, brown is not really very different – every culture, to my mind, shares more similarities than differences. Travel seems to bridge those gaps very quickly.

The traveling bug hits my family hard every year – we love road trips, we love plane trips, we love RV trips. We haven’t been able to fly to India for three years now, mainly because tickets are so expensive. But we take little trips here in the United States, and we absolutely love going to Canada. My friend Launa Cornell is Canadian, and I tell her all the time that I must have been Canadian in a past life. I love Vancouver. Is it because it is nirvana for foodies like me? Maybe. Is it because I can get my beloved Smarties at the corner grocery store? Maybe. Is it because you can, in twenty minutes, get from downtown to beach, or downtown to mountains or downtown to the heart of a university campus? Maybe. I think it’s also because you can see so much diversity right in front of your eyes. Let me explain what I mean by that. I’m Indian, my husband is American. I don’t know a lot of Indians married to Americans, but in Vancouver, I see Indian/ Caucasian couples all the time. This fusion of cultures trickles down into the every day life of Vancouver. There’s pag e 6 : th e fo u nta i n

the equivalent of Little India, Little China, Little Japan and more all right at your fingertips. There is a street cart that sells “Japadogs” – hot dogs with wasabi mayonnaise and toasted Nori and teriyaki sauce and Sriracha flavored onions. There is an Indian chef who makes “Desi Tacos” – a fusion of Mexican tacos and Indian Kati Rolls. There is a live, vibrant, exciting downtown that offers so much to its residents.

I used to think that San Diego was lacking so much of what Vancouver has. My husband and I have made it a point to try to find the things we love so much about Vancouver right here in San Diego. And we have gotten quite far, and found so much right at our doorstep. We have found incredible holes-in-the-wall – sometimes dingy, but always yummy restaurants that serve Ramen noodles that rival those of the noodle houses on Denman Street in Vancouver. This summer, try Tajima in Claremont Mesa for the best Japanese tapas and Ramen Noodles this side of the ocean. We love DimSum at Jasmine on Sunday mornings. You’ll have to wait in line with a number before you are treated to the “little bits of heart” that make up the DimSum carts. In the mood for Thai food? You might not find the SalaThai of Vancouver, but try Koon Thai in Claremont Mesa or Amarin Thai in Mira Mesa. Vancouver has the best cupcake store in the world, but we have Sprinkles. If you feel like a thirty-minute drive, there is a French-trained Japanese chef who owns Sage Bakery and makes some incredible French pastry (sometimes with a Japanese twist), right here in San Diego. We can get from San Elijo to downtown San Diego in forty minutes. Last month, John and Liam went to the Embarcadero to visit The Star of India and also went aboard a pirate ship. We can make it to the beach in fifteen minutes, but instead of going to Ponto or Moonlight, take your breakfast down to Cardiff beach or Torrey Pines beach. I find that I can get everything I need in North County, but if I want something, I can find it if I venture down south, east or north. I get my love of urban life by driving downtown and spending some time in the Gaslamp District. I love to be able to park the car and not have to get in it again for a whole weekend. I get my fix of Asian food and culture with a visit to Claremont/Kearny Mesa. I can find all the Indian supplies, groceries and DVDs I need in Mira Mesa.

At the end of the day, San Diego has a lot of what I want and need. And, when I want family, friends, and the peace and sanity that I crave so much, I get it right here in San Elijo Hills.

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Women’s Wisdom This networking group for women meets on the 4th Monday of each month here in San Elijo Hills from 6-9pm. Contact: Judy Foster, judy@ womenswisdom.net

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San Elijo Hills’ Moms’ Club New group for moms in the San Elijo Hills, Old Creek Ranch and Venzano. A great time to meet and socialize. Park days, field trips, play dates, scrap booking and moms night out. The more the merrier! Contact: De Anne Crossman, (760) 529-3231

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Network San Elijo! Don’t miss the Wednesday morning networking group. Network San Elijo! meets at the Peppertree Hills Eatery here in San Elijo Hills every Wednesday from 7:308:30am. Contact: Lauren Lanni, info@lanniinsurance.com Remember to “Like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/ NetworkSanElijo

LUNA Moms Club and Stroller Strides Weekly

Interested in connecting with other moms? Join the local LUNA Moms Club every Friday at 10am at the Lower Tot Lot (by water feature). Stroller Strides Class, Mon-WedFri from 9-10am. Contact: Bre Hamideh, bregetfit@gmail.com

Karishma’s favor Children of San Elijo – are you ready to go back to school next month? If you are, tell me why! What are you excited about? What makes you nervous? What’s your favorite lunch box item? Will you please email me at karishma@fountain-inc.com, send me your story, or a captioned photograph if you’re a brand new kindergartener, or a senior entering your last year at SMHS, or a soon-to-be sixth grader.

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San Elijo Movie at the Park On July 20, join Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo for a movie night at the park, as the gang works together to save the Muppet Theater. Pre-show activities include bounce-houses, a sticky wall, start at 6pm, and the movie begins at 8pm. Grab those low-back beach chairs and bring some cash for the food truck refreshments.

SEHWC is a philanthropic and social group that includes women of all ages. Members live in San Elijo Hills and surrounding communities. For more club information, please contact Martha Kaloogian, SEHWC President, at sehwc@yahoo.com or visit www.sehwc.weebly.com.

For more information, contact Christine Hurdle at churdle@waltersmanagement.com

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The lower softball field will be a-buzzin’ with a Summer Fiesta on July 14 from 1-4pm. Mexican fare will be served, including tacos, margaritas, rice, beans and dessert.

San Elijo Running Club The San Elijo Running Club meets regularly for a variety of runs. Beginners to seasoned athletes are welcome. Times and locations are subject to change but you can find information about upcoming runs at http://www.meetup.com/ runningmeetup/ or contact Dax at the number below. Contact: Dax Ross, dax@larsenglobal.com, (760) 473-5621

This free event is for San Elijo residents only. Please bring proof of residence, and no guests will be permitted. Please contact Christine Hurdle at (760) 798-9015 with questions.

Kids Korps – Blankets of Belief Project By: Lauren Schluederberg

This month, Kids Korps honored our deployed heroes reminding them that we are thinking of them and are grateful for their service. It’s the least we can do for all they do to protect us. The blankets not only keep them warm, but physically remind them that they are not alone. The project was fun and easy and it says a lot to the soldiers that we remembering them back home.

Thank You, San Elijo Hills! The San Elijo Hills Women’s Club extends a big thanks to everyone who donated their leftover Community Garage Sale items to Straight From The Heart, a foster care advocacy and support organization in San Marcos. Following the May 19 community-wide Garage Sale that was sponsored by Jonville, Straight From The Heart collected truckloads of household items, clothing, and kids gear that residents left at the curbside marked for pickup. Their first weekend Thrift Shop sales following this event exceeded $1,000! We are proud and honored to live amongst such generous and caring neighbors. Thanks, San Elijo Hills, for all of your support! The next time you are looking for a place to donate your gently used items, please consider taking them to the Straight From The Heart Thrift Shop www.straightfromtheheartinc.com located on the corner of San Marcos Blvd. and Bent Ave. in San Marcos. For more information about the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club, visit www.sehwc.weebly.com

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San Elijo Hills Women’s Club Annual Fundraiser –International Food Festival and Silent Auction Saturday, September 15, 2012 You are cordially invited to join us for the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, September 15, at 6pm, at the home of Faye and Dennis Capp, Clifftop Ave, San Elijo Hills. Proceeds from this year’s fundraiser will go to Women’s Empowerment, International that provides business loans for the world’s neediest women. www.womenempowerment. org This event will feature an International Food Festival, with dishes that represent the homeland countries of the women that have been helped by Women’s Empowerment, Inc. – Middle Eastern, Central America, Africa, and Asia. The food and wine will be flowing and the ticket price is only $25 per person. Please mark your calendar now and email sehwc@yahoo.com to purchase tickets. Invite your friends and family to enjoy this fun event – for a very good cause! For more information on the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club, visit www.sehwc.weebly.com

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calendar July 1, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am-2pm July 4, Happy 4th of July! July 6, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com July 7, Little Italy Mercato, 9am-1:30pm, www.littleitalysd.com/mercato/

July 13, 7:30pm, That ‘70s Band, www.san-marcos.net

July 25, Daddy and Me Storytime, 6pm, San Marcos Library

July 13, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com

July 25, 7:30-8:30am, Network San Elijo!, (760) 815-7563

July 14, 1-4pm, Summer Fiesta, Lower Softball Field, churdle@waltersmanagement.com

July 25, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 3-7pm July 27, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com

July 8, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am-2pm

July 14, Little Italy Mercato, 9am-1:30pm, www.littleitalysd.com/mercato/

July 10, 7pm, San Elijo Hills Women’s Club (SEHWC), sehwc@yahoo.com

July 15, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am-2pm

July 28, 7:30pm, Summer Concert in the Gardens, www.san-marcos.net

July 18, 7:30-8:30am, Network San Elijo!, (760) 815-7563

July 28, Little Italy Mercato, 9am-1:30pm, www.littleitalysd.com/mercato/

July 18, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 3-7pm

July 29, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 10am-2pm

July 11, WISE Meeting, 6:30-9pm, shawna.psychic@roadrunner.com July 11, Farmers’ Market, CSUSM, 3-7pm July 11, 7:30-8:30am, Network San Elijo!, (760) 815-7563 July 11, Daddy and Me Storytime, 6pm, San Marcos Library July 12-15, San Diego Comic-Con, www.comic-con.org

July 20, 6pm, Muppets at the Lower Softball Field

July 1-15, Wicked, www.broadwaysd.com

July 20, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com

July 1-24, San Diego Craft Brewery Tour, (619) 232-5040

July 21, Little Italy Mercato, 9am-1:30pm, www.littleitalysd.com/mercato/

July 1-31, Star Wars at LEGOLAND, www.legoland.com

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on your doorstep “A Starry Night in Your Garden� by SEH Landscape Designer Susanna Pagan, Wins 8 Awards at the SD County Fair!

Last month we covered Susanna Pagan’s vision of her garden design being installed at the SD County Fair Floral and Garden Show. All of her effort really paid off! Here’s what Susanna had to say: By the end of judging day on June 5, the garden I designed for the San Diego Horticultural Society’s garden, had received eight awards! More awards than SDHS had ever won for their display garden and more than any other exhibitor this year! It was really a pleasure to have my design come to

life and have my vision resonate with the judges. The awards ranged from the Don Diego award – the display by non-commercial exhibitor with the best design, aesthetic appeal, and plant quality to the Evergreen Green Leaf Award for the best use of plants in a home garden setting. I have also received feedback that our garden has been attracting a crowd around it in the first days of the Fair opening and many Fair attendees have stopped to ask questions about our exhibit. The garden has points of interest at every angle to lure in passers-by. It was a truly great experience through all of my challenges and successes during the installation process including a delay of a week to the installation process due to work that was being completed and blocking the exhibit space and subsequent rerouting of plants and reorganizing of various people’s schedules. Thank you for allowing me to share my vision and a garden installation stories with you!

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in your backyard Farmers’ Market at CSUSM is now open Wednesdays and Sundays!

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If you haven’t been to the Farmers’ Market at CSUSM on Wednesday afternoons or Sunday mornings, you are missing out on not just a wonderful outing with the children, but an amazing opportunity to buy local and support our farmers.

The City of San Marcos is hosting its annual 4th of July Celebration on Wednesday, July 4th at Bradley Park located at the corner of Linda Vista Dr. and Rancho Santa Fe Rd. in San Marcos.

You will find yourself inspired every time you go there – you will be excited at the range of vegetables you find. Have you seen purple and white carrots at the grocery store? Carrots so fresh that the dirt is still on the leaves? Carrots that are not trimmed and pruned into oval shapes, manipulated so much that they have completely lost their inherently sweet flavor? It isn’t just carrots that will excite you, there is fresh watercress, so many different types of lettuce that a summer salad is most definitely in your future. Fresh honey tastes so good on an English muffin for breakfast in the morning, and there are so many varieties from which to choose.

Summer fruit and veggies are the best! Make a peach cobbler, strawberry rhubarb pie, and someone please teach us all how to make brussel sprouts edible! If you’re not in the mood to cook, the Farmers’ Market is a wonderful place to stop for dinner-to-go. Choices include pupusas and tamales, wood-fired pizza, Indian take-out and healthy sandwiches. In fact, maybe Wednesday nights should be everyone’s night off from cooking, and dinner should be purchased at the Farmers’ Market instead.

The Farmers’ Market is open from 3-7 on Wednesday afternoons at CSUSM, and now the Farmers’ Market is also open on Sunday mornings, from 10am-2pm.

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The evening’s free entertainment featuring San Diego Bayside Band will begin at 6pm. Children’s activities include face painting, party jumps and more. Food concessions will include hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ, desserts, snow cones, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Local businesses and individuals donate their time and money to make the display possible. For more information on the San Marcos Fireworks Fund Raising campaign, call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.

Kid City Sports’ Summer Schedule Saturday, July 7-Aug 25

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2-Sport, 9:30-10:10am (3-5 Multi-Sport, 9:45-10:25am (3-6 years) years) Multi-Sport and Pee Wee & Pee Wee & Me, 10:30-11:10am Me: 2 weeks of each sport – soc(24-36 months) cer, football, basketball, and t-ball. Monday, July 9-Aug 27 2-Sport: 4 weeks of soccer, 4 Multi-Sport, 9:30-10:10am (3-5 years) weeks of t-ball. For more information, visit www.kidcitysports.com

Mama, I’m Bored! Summer Camps in San Marcos Are the kids bored already? Don’t worry – The City of San Marcos will be offering 30 new specialty camps for children ages 5 to 14, starting July 1. Camps will be held at The Wood House in Woodland Park, and at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. The camps are one week long and last for two to three hours each day. For a detailed list of summer enrichment camps, pricing and registration, visit www.sanmarcos.net or call (760) 744-9000.

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They’ve been running camps for 10 years and their staff has 50 years of combined experience. They cater to both the shy and out-going child with a low staff-to-student ratio and owner on site. Some of the programs include art and canvas painting camps, photography, musicals and cake decorating. Children can take advantage of a GO GREEN environmental awareness animal camp as well as a Radical Reptiles & Animals camp. All the camps have an active sport element and the facility, Meadowlark Church (at the corner of Rancho Santa Fe & Alga), has a spectacular play ground. There is extended care from 8am-3pm, a gourmet lunch program catered by Palomar Pizza, Pasta & Subs for an additional fee. Detailed registration information, including flier, dates, prices, age requirements, descriptions, photos and testimonials can be found at their web site at www.art4children.com, or call (760) 591-0087 for more information.Â

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I found myself intrigued enough that I plan on trying to do a whole week’s worth of groceries there one of these weekends. Supporting our farmers and learning to buy local, sustainable food is something that I am working on every day. I’ll be the guinea pig and pass the information along, and maybe together we can make a small difference within our own city. And while we’re trying to be good to the environment, we will enjoy every minute of the journey at Little Italy’s Mercato.

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in your backyard A Summer of Fun and Safety In San Marcos The City of San Marcos is hosting several fun events for residents this summer. Here are just a few:

You can find information and register for summer events in San Marcos and the City’s web site: www.san-marcos.net

Summer Concerts in Garden: The Summer Concerts in the Garden take place at Wood House Gardens in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road. The concerts begin at 7:30pm and are $6 presale, $8 at the door, and $3 for children under 12. You can also purchase a season pass for $25. There is also still time to catch two concerts of the “Jammin through the Decades� concerts series at Woodland Park. On Friday, July 13, That 70’s Band (70’s/Disco) will perform and on Friday, August 10, The Reflexx (80’s/ Top hits) takes the stage.

Last month the San Marcos City Council recognized heroic lifeguards, Miles Hitchcock and Kelsey Winter, who saved a young girl from drowning during a visit to one of our community pools for a school field trip. Lifeguards Hitchcock and Winter pulled the girl from the pool, initiated CPR and called 9-1-1. Thankfully, the young girl was revived and is doing well. While this story has a happy ending, the incident is an important reminder of how quickly a fun time in the water can turn deadly. With summer in full swing, it is a great time to refresh your water safety skills – especially if you have young children in your family. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under the age of five, and child drowning can happen in a matter of seconds – often without any splashing or warning of trouble. Please take a moment to visit www.preventdrowningca.org to learn more about water safety. Together we need to be vigilant and attentive whenever a child is near or in any body of water. Constant adult supervision, swimming lessons and water safety education for our children is imperative. In June, the San Marcos Fire Department initiated a “Kids Drown Without a Sound� campaign to raise awareness about pool safety. You can find information about that effort on the City’s web site; search “Water Safety.� Have a fun and safe summer in San Marcos!

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Fourth of July Celebration: The Annual 4th of July takes place at Bradley Park. Residents will picnic all day in the park. Entertainment for the event starts at 6pm and the fireworks will kick off at about 9pm. Family Campout: The 4th Annual Family Campout takes place August 4th – 5th at Walnut Grove Park. Families can pitch a tent on the grass at the park and spend the night in a rural setting close to home. The Campout includes arts & crafts, outdoor games, a flashlight hike and campfire songs & s’mores. The event costs just $13 per person. Registration is available through July 27.

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school news SEES 2012/2013 PTO Executive Board President - Molly Corbin and Jenny Orlando Treasurer - Charles Zahl VP Fundraising Programs - Nilda O’Reilly and Kathy Gallagher VP Fundraising Events - Ilana Huff and Rosie McAuliffe VP Corporate Sponsorship - Launa Cornell Secretary - Heather Dorny and Debbie Schwalbe VP School Spirit - Jodi Gallen and Emily Zapien VP Room Coordination - Kim Stamm and Lisa Gornall VP Activities - Juli DeFilippis VP Communications - Angie Triana and Jami Hainey VP Volunteer Coordination - Amy Grumann and Michele Zamora VP Class Fund Treasurer – Tannya McFarlane VP Country Fair - Monee Gardner and Kelly Pironti

Thank you, Jonville Team Thank you to The Jonville Team Real Estate Group for organizing such a busy and successful community garage sale/ charity event benefiting the San Elijo Schools. Thank you to all the families that participated in this annual event. Over 120 homes participated and the total amount raised by the Jonville Team and donated to SEES was $1,475!! Wow!

Pennies for Patients a Huge Success Congratulations to San Elijo Elementary School. Last fall, San Elijo Elementary School raised $10,163.18 through “Pennies for Patients” to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We were recognized as one of the top 100 schools in the United States that participated in the School & Youth Programs.

Looking Back On A Great School Year With Mrs. Kalicki, And Looking Forward To Another! In Mrs. Kalicki’s first year as Principal of San Elijo Elementary School, our school has achieved one of its highest honors – we are now a California Distinguished School. The documentation that it took, the evidence that had to be laid out was staggering – it basically was six years of a school’s life, history and traditions laid out on paper. That is a huge feat, and she will be the first to tell you that it took the whole village of San Elijo Hills to make this possible. Mrs. Kalicki is so quick to thank people around her – not just the staff and teachers that make our school a California Distinguished School, but also the parents and students who make her so happy to drive up Schoolhouse Way each morning. San Elijo is growing, there is no doubt about it. But as it grows, Mrs. Kalicki would like parents and students to know that at the Elementary School, there are changes in progress to ensure a seamless transition to newer and better possibilities. For example, our school will be under construction starting the month of June. We are building a two-story building, complete with 13 new classrooms and a new conference room. It will take a whole year to build, our huge green field will be cut down in size, and the width of the hallways will be decreased to accommodate our construction. However, even though we may physically look different, we will stay very much the same. The children will be safe throughout the construction period, their routines will not be interrupted. When the new building is complete, the portable classrooms that take up part of the black top now will be gone forever, and four teachers will have a permanent classroom to share with their students. The Special Education teachers who currently share a classroom will have their own classrooms. After summer vacation, the bell schedule will be rearranged so that there aren’t as many children running around the smaller field and black top at one time. Eagle Play and PE will still be part of our school day,

5th Grade Promotion Speech Hi, I’m Courtney and I would like to talk to you a little bit about my time here at San Elijo Elementary School. I’ve been here since kindergarten. I was a little scared when I first started SEES, but I then quickly made a friend who is now my best friend. Also, the teachers and staff members are amazing here. They are the ones who help us SOAR. I would like to thank every teacher I’ve had or have. I’m going to miss this school when I go to middle school. Everyone here is incredible and friendly. I’ve also have had so many great memories at SEES, like sliding into first grade and doing the play Stone Soup with Mrs. Fritz. Or making these paper happy meals in Mrs. McLeod’s class and being a part of a living history museum in Mrs. William’s class. It was also fun going to Mission San

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and the staff is working on that schedule as well, so as to utilize the school grounds for all of our students. Parking at the school will not be affected, but workers will be present on San Elijo Road, and residents may have to put up with some disturbances that come with construction of a new facility. Also at SEES, the garden continues to grow so that the blooms seem to weigh down the fences with their blossoms. At Open House, it seemed like the entire community came together so that the hallways were bursting at the seams, and yet everyone had a smile on their face, and it seemed as if the school opened up to accommodate 1,200 students and all their families during a two hour stretch of time. We may have 1,300 students next year, but teachers will continue to make sure that the children are taught, not just the Reading, Writing and Arithmetic of the past, but also Science, SEES News, a new online book program called Big Universe, Computer Lab, Music and so much more. Children will continue to be challenged so that they excel, and enjoy the traditions that we have loved for six years at San Elijo Elementary. It seems as if we have this conversation every year – our community is growing, our school is growing, how are we going to keep up with this growth? Six years ago, there were 750 students that ran through the doors of San Elijo Elementary. This fall, six years later, there will be 1,300 students. We have almost doubled the number of students, and yet, the team of parents, teachers, staff, PTO and students make the changes, moves, transitions appear seamless, as each group works to keep the needs of the children first, ensuring that they are the priority, and continue to SOAR at SEES.

By: Courtney Kascoutas Luis Ray in Mr. Faulkner’s class and going to Mars with Mrs. Helms. It was such an amazing opportunity going to SEES. If I could redo my experience at SEES, I would do it in a heartbeat. I’m looking forward to going to San Elijo Middle School and I hope that everyone is as nice as everyone is here at SEES. I also hope that my experience at SEMS will be as fun as my time here at SEES. Even though I’m going to miss this school a lot, I’m looking forward to my time at SEMS. The past years I have had at this school was like an adventure – an amazing and incredibly fun adventure. And I know that this fifth grade class is going to SOAR even higher at SEMS. Thank you for helping me make outstanding memories at SEES and I look forward to even more fantastic memories at SEMS.

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school news Middle School Promotion

By: Priyanka Athalye

Thursday, June 7, was the last day of school for us, and for many it was the end of one chapter and the beginning of another because we were promoted from eighth grade into high school. The ceremony began with a brief welcome from our principal Mr. Hall and then our student body president Max Barger led us all in the Pledge of Allegiance. After taking our seats, we were entertained by five musicians from our very own San Elijo Middle School band. Following their performance, we heard two students – Harmony Martz and Conner O’Neil – speak about their experiences at the middle school. Both speeches were amazing and they reflected on the past and showed anticipation for the future. Then, the promotion ceremony began. Each teacher said a few words about his or her first period class and called upon their students to stand and approach the stage. Every class tried to do something unique and fun when they were asked to rise and come to the stage. Some did the wave, some shouted out acronyms and chants, and my class did the conga line to the stage. As each student walked up individually, he or she was given a promotion certificate and shook hands with Mr. Hall. We ended the ceremony by

applauding the hard work of our office staff, teachers, custodial staff, and our parents who had all helped us get to this stage in our lives. Most students stayed afterwards and took pictures with their teachers and friends. I loved all three years of middle school. In sixth grade we were a little nervous and excited to be starting a new school with new teachers and new friends. The anxiety soon changed to confidence as it became clear what the expectations were, and we learned how to fit in at our new school. When we transitioned into seventh grade we were beaten down by homework and tests that got to be a little challenging at times. I now appreciate that because it all prepared us for eighth grade. This year we all had lots of homework followed by tons of tests. Each day was a challenge to keep up with school and not be distracted by sports and our extracurricular activities. I am looking forward to starting high school this fall and I am sure we will be making new friends, taking on new activities, and working hard to achieve our goals. I want to thank all my teachers for preparing me well and now I feel ready to take on the challenges of high school.

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High School Updates I am writing to you from the fabulous world of adulthood and freedom. On June 7 at 7pm, I officially graduated from San Marcos High School and entered the next chapter of my life. It was a huge step for all of us seniors and I’m sure an even bigger step for our parents, as they held back tears during the graduation ceremony. The graduation experience, as a whole, is something I will never ever forget. The week of graduation was packed full of senior-friendly activities. Monday, we took our very last finals and enjoyed our last day of high school. Tuesday, we were permitted to take the day off and use the extra time for whatever activities we deemed beneficial to our health, intellect, general well-being, etc…. hence the title “Senior Personal Use Day.” Wednesday, we all met at Home Town Buffet for a free Senior Breakfast. Honestly, the food wasn’t the highest of standards, but hey, we are, excuse me, WERE high school kids and we will always eat free food! Then after breakfast, we all made our way to school for graduation practice. Thursday was the day we had been working 13 years of our lives for…graduation. All the seniors met at school at 5:30 to get in alphabetical order and all that jazz. Then we waited…and waited…and waited. Finally, the time was growing near for us to make our way down to the field for the ceremony, so the assistant principles decided to entertain us with cheesy jokes and karaoke. We all had a chuckle, to say the least. The energy level grew by the second as we laughed and clapped. We got totally pumped up. We would all constantly turn to one another and exclaim, “We’re graduating!!!” At last, Ms. Campbell announced it was time to walk down to the field. The butterflies immediately started flying around in all of our stomachs. And so we walked, in single file lines, down to the Excalibur Field…to stand and wait yet another 10 minutes or so. The music began and the teachers marched out onto the field, followed by the students graduating in white

By: Megan van Hamersveld robes. The white robes indicate graduation with Honors, which means finishing with an overall GPA of 3.75 or higher. Then the procession of blue robes followed. We all strolled around the track, touched the symbolic Sword in the Stone, which all freshmen touch when they first enter the school, and then made our way to our seats. The ceremony went very swiftly and smoothly, without a dull moment. We got all teary-eyed to speeches by our covaledictorians, Elena Ouyang and Hursuong Vongsachang, and a breathtaking rendition of Billy Joel’s “Vienna” performed by Harrison Parsons. Also, I don’t think any of us will ever forget that moment when Principal Mottershaw threw in the popular phrase “YOLO” meaning “You only live once.” We then all had our chance to walk on stage and receive our diplomas, each praying that we wouldn’t be the one to stumble. And then came the sea of beach balls… When graduation had come to a close and the field had been successfully raided by each student’s family and friends, many students chose to go out to dinner or dessert. Many of us also chose to attend Grad Night, which was beyond incredible. We all met at the Pacific Lot at 10:30pm to board four charter buses that would take us to the Wave House in Pacific Beach. Once there, we were allowed to run free and enjoy the all-inclusive field trip. We could ride the wave machine, eat massive ice cream cones, get henna tattoos, create music videos with our friends, roast marshmallows over one of the many fire pits, play Dance Dance Revolution, and so much more. Then at 3am, we were served pizza and watched the most astounding magic show I have ever seen. We boarded the buses at 4:45am and made it back to school in time for the sun to rise. What an unforgettable night. It seems I have run over my allotted 500 words, but such an important event as graduation cannot be easily summarized. I truly thank each and every one of you for reading.

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How to Dispose of Prescription Drugs

When my mother-in-law passed away, we watched our Hospice nurses take all her prescription medications and flush them down the toilet before they left her house. It made me sick at the time to think of what we were doing to the environment, and so when Shawna suggested this article for The Fountain, I was so grateful to pass on her knowledge – Editor’s note

Disposal of prescription drugs safely has become an issue in the United States, and there are some drugs that need specific instructions for disposal. Even with guidelines, there are often questions and those who do not agree with certain disposal methods. Some of the prescription medications we use have instructions for disposal on the bottle, box, or insert. Others do not give a clue.

5. Use community programs for disposal. Take any prescription drugs you can to a “take-back” facility or community program. Here in San Marcos I have been informed that the “take back” facility is the Sheriff ’s Department. 6. Use proper disposal for garbage. For prescriptions that can be placed in the garbage, take the pills out of the original container and put them in a plastic bag with coffee grounds or other wet disposable, and close the plastic bag and place it in your trash. 7. Remove the label.

Proper disposal of prescription medicines prevents pollution in the water we drink, and it has become a priority with the Obama Administration to help keep our environment clean.

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1. Collect expired or unused drugs.

It has long been thought that the best method of getting rid of prescription medicines is to flush them down the commode. There has been concern that some drugs survive waste water treatment plants. It is a better policy to return them to the Sheriff ’s Department.

Go through your medicine cabinet periodically and collect all the prescription drugs and medications that have expired, that you no longer use, or that have containers that no longer function. 2. Organize the medications. Sort the prescription drugs into groups. The largest group should be those that can be disposed of in the garbage. There may be some that are aerosol containers that are not recommended for incineration. There are also those drugs that are opiates that could be dangerous to a child or pets. These are the three basic categories.

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Avoiding Vacation Weight Gain

Since so many of us will be on the road at some point this month (family reunions, vacation, etc.), The Fountain asked me to provide useful nutrition tips for vacation/road trip travel. The funny thing is, as I write this, I am on a flight to Las Vegas for four days for a work conference. So, this is perfect timing.

Vacation and work travel are two different things, of course. Vacation is about changing up your routine and enjoying life outside of your normal environment. Work travel usually requires a little more focus on making better choices because it’s usually something we do more frequently. For the purpose of this article, let’s focus on vacation, but these rules will also be helpful to you as a business traveler. So, the question is – how can you enjoy all of the fun of traveling without putting on those dreaded vacation pounds. Well, my general philosophy is that if you are doing all the right things all year long, it really should not matter what you do on vacation. Generally, I tell my clients to make sure and enjoy themselves. That’s what vacation is all about. However, if you are less than perfect all year long, then it may be helpful to have a couple quick tips in your back pocket for this fun time of year because if you never take that weight back off – it adds up quickly over the years. So let’s get right to it: 1) Bring your own snacks – The more control you have over your food options, the better off you will be. So, when you hit the road, pack up some healthy snacks. The choices you have at fast food restaurants, gas stations, 7-11s, and AM/PMs are pretty limited. In fact, besides water, there is very little I would eat in any of those places. Last year, when we drove to Vegas, we brought fresh veggies and hummus, raw nuts and seeds, and fresh fruit.

2) Over-emphasize healthy choices – Restaurants are in business to sell food – not to keep you slim. They want the food to taste addictively good so you will come again. When you are traveling, you are over-exposed to food and drink that is not helping support your goals. Just do your best to go for the healthier options. Stay away from the fried, sauced-up, carb-rich meals and go for the more fresh, local options – salads, veggies and fresh fruits.

3) Stay hydrated – As with food, when traveling, we tend to drink things we normally do not drink on a day-to-day basis – maybe a fancy coffee drink from Starbucks or a poolside cocktail (I don’t know about you, but I normally do not order a cocktail at 8am in the morning like the guy behind me just did here on my flight). It’s these small choices that we normally do not make when we are at home that add up to a few extra pounds after vacation. If you can limit them, you’ll be better off. But at least make sure you mix in some extra water. A good rule of thumb: Drink a glass of water in between each beverage. It will help flush out your system and slow down your consumption. 4) Watch your calories – Normally, I don’t recommend counting calories for long-term weight loss, but in the case of a short-term vacation, watching your calories can be a helpful guide. Remember, your weight is determined by the type of food you eat on a regular basis, not by what you eat or don’t eat for one week when you are on vacation. So, yes, you may gain a few pounds while traveling because you tend to eat more calories than when at home. But, your weight should bounce right back to where you were before you left for vacation once you get back to your normal diet. Of course, if you are not happy with your pre-vacation weight to begin with, then that is a whole different story. If that is the case, call me when you get back from vacation and let’s fix that!

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She is a six-monthold Maltese/Poodle (Miniature) mix. According to her foster mom, Piper has an exceptional personality. She loves everyone and everything she sees! She does well with kids, dogs and cats. She is a happy, playful and cuddly puppy and will follow you around like a shadow. Piper is already a ball player, and is in the process of potty training. If you would like to meet this adorable puppy, contact Pat Bonham at Alpha Dog Pet Rescue at alphadogpetrescue@yahoo.com.

Meet Felicia... She is about 1 1/2 years old and has been with the rescue for over a year. They cannot figure out how this amazing cat is being overlooked! Felicia is a cuddler, and has a laid back, happy, playful personality. She is a very clean cat who has never had an accident. She loves to be talked to, and actually talks back! This affectionate cat likes to follow you around and cuddle with you, so if you are not a cuddler, she is not the cat for you. According to her foster mom, she would do best in a home with a family. She does very well with kids, other cats (both kittens and adults) and cat-friendly dogs. If you would like to meet this sweet cat, please contact Alondra Gomez at (619) 977-3593 or animalrescuers@sbcglobal.net. You can also visit their website at http:// www.arwob.org/

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Avoiding Summer Boredom Literally, as I am writing this, my young child is voicing a common complaint amongst the school-aged set: “I’m bored!” It’s sure to be an ongoing battle cry this summer in many a neighborhood household. Kids often feel at a loss after being used to the structure of the classroom for months on end. Although summer break is a healthy intervention and anecdote to a formal environment, sometimes a bit of planning can be helpful in keeping things fun and interesting around the house. No matter how few or many extra-curricular activities they’re signed up for, chances are they’ll still be hanging out at home lamenting how monotonous life is (as adults, we know that life can still be monotonous, but the pace and pressure definitely picks up!).

If your schedule is too busy to handle the inevitable boredom that sets in when school is out, why not get proactive and thwart this family stressor before it can start? You’ll need to do some prep work beforehand – but it will pay off, especially if you don’t want them to automatically resort to TV and movie-watching. First, take each child into account and determine what self-guided interests will appeal to them. It’s even better if they get involved and draft their own list. Questions could include: what games they like; books they plan on reading; hobbies they want to engage in; topics they wish to learn more about; skills they hope to perfect; careers they’re interested in, etc. The more information listed, the better. This is about brainstorming a huge pool of ideas for fun, engagement and learning. Group common items into broad categories. Keep adding to this list as needed. As an aside, make sure that most of these options are offline ones.

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Minors need to unplug as much as possible to allow their mind to roam in peace – at least, that’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it. There will be plenty of opportunities to be fully digital when they’re older (my spouse is a software architect, so I know!). Now is the time, however, for them to develop who they are as a person based on their actions and pursuits – not in relation to what some media personality or web presence may do.

After you have a bunch of random suggestions, have your little one devise a game that will help them pick out, in a fun way, one they can pursue whenever they say, “there’s nothing to do!” Craft a custom bean bag toss, modify a spinning game board, create a deck of cards, fold origami-shaped paper suggestions and place in a large container – make choosing the activity as fun as the pursuit itself. Foster creative thinking – in the morning, they could be building a new invention, and in the afternoon, assembling recycled jewelry and accessories. Or volunteering some neighborhood service, then writing a short story. The goal isn’t just to have kids busy while you pay bills or do housework, but to have them be curious, engaged, and growing intellectually and spiritually. Not only will this encourage some self-reliance in a safe way, but it will also allow them a certain amount of autonomy – something all kids wish they had more of! An “organized leisure” plan isn’t just a great idea for children, but for parents, too. Being a life-long learner is good for the soul, makes you a more interesting person, and opens up new avenues for personal growth and new friendships. So, get your family’s individual lists ready, and be prepared to tell everyone next fall all about the fabulous things you did this summer!

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business highlight A Summer Outing – A Bite and a Pint at Encinitas Ale House The Fountain would like to know -- do you have a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that you love? Is there a small, relatively unknown pub, diner or bar that is a family favorite? We’d love to hear about your hot-spots, and to start us off, we will share one of our newest finds. By: Karishma Sinnott Six weeks ago, my husband and I went out on one of our bi-monthly date nights. We thought that we would head into Encinitas, along the coast, and eat at the trendy, uber-busy Union Kitchen and Tap. When we got there, we found out that there was a long line of people, and I was too hungry and impatient to wait for a table. So we walked one street over and found ourselves looking into the window of a loud, happy, noisy pub-style restaurant, with televisions broadcasting soccer and bartenders furiously filling glasses at the bar. The sign above read, “Encinitas Ale House, Locally World Famous Burgers and Brew.” When you enter a restaurant that is bursting at the seams, so packed that there is standing room only, and you manage to find one empty windowfacing table for two, it’s a sign that you have to stay. So we did. First of all, John spent ages looking at the beer menu. I don’t drink at all, but John loves a good beer every once in a while. With 31 types of beer on tap and over 150 bottles from which to choose, it was much like letting a kid loose in the candy store. He pondered, he looked, he read, he browsed, and finally he asked our waitress for advice. The waitress was extremely knowledgeable and seemed to know exactly what he would like. Since John was in charge of beer, I was in charge of food, and I will make a confession – I walked in assuming that I would get the regular pub grub

– greasy but yummy, predictable but finger-licking. And I was happy to be surprised. You will find your onion rings and Buffalo wings, but also grass-fed Wagyu beef Sliders, Maryland Crab Cakes, Blue Pear Salad, Chorizo pizza, Costa Rican fish tacos and Veggie Caprese Bruschetta. Not your usual pub grub, but gastronomically intriguing and very, very satisfying. Needless to say, we enjoyed our meal thoroughly. Three weekends later, one rainy afternoon, we decided to take the kids out at 3pm for a drive to get ice cream. We don’t know how the ice-cream drive ended up in Encinitas (I feel my husband subliminally guided us there, but I have no proof ), and there we were, at Encinitas Ale House again! At 3pm, it was family friendly and our kids slid into a table with us, ordered up Mac and Cheese, Chicken and Parmesan Garlic French Fries for a snack. John found another beer that he loved, and everyone had a wonderful time playing Harry Potter and Cars 2 Trivia. It made us decide that we are going to go a-looking for family-friendly pubs in San Diego, where we can pop in on a lazy Sunday afternoon for a bite and a pint, and leave with full tummies, (slightly) compromised minds and happy spirits. Encinitas Ale House has two locations: 1044 S. Coast Highway, Encinitas and and 830 Kline Street, La Jolla.

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