SHARE April 2014 - San Elijo Edition

VOL 1 ISSUE 11 APRIL 2014

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IN THIS ISSUE The Eagle’s Outlook With Arms Wide Open On Earth Day

SAN ELIJO ELEMENTARY’S COUNTRY FAIR: COMMUNITY AT ITS BEST By: Karishma Sinnott, Community Editor On Saturday, April 26, San Elijo Elementary School will be transformed into a

This Committee, led by the incomparable Monee Gardner and Kelly Pironti, is a

community-wide event that entertains, builds community and raises a significant

group of about 30 mothers who (you will soon learn) give up so more than just

amount of money for the school. But, just because it sits on school grounds

time to help raise over $50,000 (last year, they raised over $70,000!) that goes

doesn’t mean it’s just for school children. In fact, we hope that no matter what

directly towards supplemental education at the elementary school.

your age, you will show your support by stopping by the event to have some San Elijo fun!

If you have ever wondered how the school pays for programs such as Music, Art, Library, Science, SEES News, as well as PE equipment

What’s truly amazing about the Country Fair is the amount of man(woman)

and Instructional Aides, it’s all because of the intrepid team of parents

power that goes into it. It takes about 750 volunteer hours with about 500

that make up our PTO and who raise funds year-round to fund these

volunteers, teachers, staff, students, parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, siblings,

programs and supplies.

neighbors, friends, and most of all, the incredible team of formidable, talented, ruthlessly organized, multi-tasking, creative and dedicated women who make up

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San Elijo Elementary’s Country Fair Committee.

Note: Not an official publication of San Elijo Hills Development Company, its Guest Builders or the San Elijo Hills Community Association

SHARE editor’s letter Reaping The Rewards of Love and Patience – At Home and In Life By: Karishma Sinnott, Community Editor HOW LONG HAS SAN ELIJO HILLS BEEN HOME TO YOU? WE HAVE BEEN

So, we thought, maybe it’s time to stop and give back to the home we love

HERE OVER TWELVE YEARS THIS YEAR. WE MOVED HERE IN JANUARY OF

so much.

2002, WHEN SAN ELIJO HILLS WAS EMPTY EXCEPT FOR SOME HUGE

I feel like homes are like people in that way. It’s a constant give and take

MAKESHIFT STOREFRONT SIGNS AND MANY DIRT LOTS. THERE WAS NO

relationship that we have to foster and nurture. It would be simple to replace

“UP THE HILL” OR “DOWN THE HILL”, NO SCHOOLS, NO GROCERY STORE,

our old home with a new one, or a struggling friendship or relationship with one

NO TOWN CENTER, NO YOGA STUDIO, CERAMIC CAFE OR CAFE OF ANY SORT.

that is not so challenging. Sometimes it’s easier to walk away from a difficult friendship, or one that is seeing more downs than ups. But we need to do more

Our house was brand new, with that fresh paint smell that we loved so much,

than that.

white walls, brand new appliances, and a dirt lot for a backyard.

Sometimes, we just need to stop, think, re-evaluate, and re-build. Sometimes, I My husband suggested one day last month that maybe it was time to sell our

HOME IS WHERE YOUR HEART IS

house and move to a different one. Our main reason for moving was this -- we

think, flaws aren’t such a bad thing at all. Just reminders that nothing and no one is perfect, and we are all scarred in some way.

wanted a downstairs bedroom and bathroom for my mother so that she can come stay with us for extended periods of time. My mother has been dealing with some

This is the case with a marriage, a relationship with children, friends, neighbors, a

medical conditions, and we really want her to be comfortable and not have to

community, and family members as well, isn’t it?

navigate our steps twenty times a day.

I try to spend time with my husband every evening, even if it’s just a half hour of

At about the time we started to think about a new house, our current home

undisturbed, quality time. Otherwise, it’s easy to sit on separate sides of the bed,

started to protest vehemently. I know that houses don’t have feelings, but I think

reading your own thing, or watching your own show, or texting with your own

ours was throwing a tantrum. The dishwasher decided to leak, the lights in the

friends. The same goes for our children. It’s easy to get stuck in the routine of

closet decided to stop working altogether. One of the cabinets in the kitchen

school, homework and classes, forgetting that somewhere, little children live in

broke, the kitchen faucet came off completely. Coincidence? Maybe. House

those adult-like bodies, and need a squeeze, a prolonged hug, a date night or an

tantrum? I think so!

uninterrupted family day.

“Wouldn’t it be nice to have a new house with all new fixtures and flooring, and

But the easier way isn’t always the best way, is it? The effort it requires to

the extra room for your mother?” John said one Friday night as we lay in bed,

maintain a home, a marriage, a friendship, or a relationship of any sort is

talking. I was reluctant to start looking, but I went along for the ride. That

sometimes not appealing at all, but at the end of the day, that effort, if

weekend, we started with the models at Altaire and Bella Vista, and my husband

you’re willing to invest it reaps giant rewards, don’t you think?

and children were so excited and happy and instantly ready to move. We thought

As I write this, sitting in my family room, with the fire blazing and the quiet hum

about putting down a deposit on one home, and came back and talked to a friend

of our dishwasher in the background (yes, we had to replace that too!), I think

about selling ours. As John and the children started to make plans and design

our home is smiling. Like a teenager, (which it is), I think we will have ups and

their new rooms, I found myself struggling with the decision to sell our home.

downs, tantrums and mood swings, but now, I’m willing to accept those.

We came to San Elijo with a nine month old baby, with another on

Maybe at some point, it will be time to let this teenage-house share

the way. So essentially, this home has been the only one our kids have

its potential with another family, but for now, it’s ours, flaws and all.

ever known. They grew up here. Aani and Liam were born here. They

We will try to embrace those flaws, inject a little attention and

learned to walk on our driveway. They had parties in the backyard.

nurturing, and reap the rewards that inevitably come when you offer

My kitchen island has seen and known more play-date lunches, spills,

patience and love to anyone or anything – whether it’s your home,

crayon masterpieces and Play-Doh creations than I could ever imagine.

your family, or your relationships with those you love most.

Our family room carpet has been home to wrestling matches and sleepovers and giant craft projects and dance parties. Our dining table has scars from the building of two Mission Projects (beware 4th grade parents, that time is coming soon!), posters, book reports and dioramas. Our walls have had many makeovers, and Santa has religiously come down our fireplace for twelve years.

Karishma Sinnott, Community Editor I couldn’t really do it. Selling our house seemed like the right thing to do financially, but emotionally, I seemed to be stagnating. And to be honest, aside from the new appliances and new floors and cabinets, I didn’t love the newer, bigger homes more than ours, or even as much as I thought I would.

So I suggested to my husband that maybe our relationship with our house needed what all relationships do -- some extra love and care. Maybe it’s time to install those recessed lights that we have wanted so much, time to replace the vanity lights in the bathroom that bother us so much.

(Why do they call those ugly things vanity lights?

They do nothing good for my vanity at all; in fact, all they manage to do is point out every single flaw and aging wrinkle that grows daily!) Maybe it’s time for a garden re-haul, and a fresh coat of paint on our gate.

And that extra room for my mum? Well, we have a three car garage that could, with some work and effort, be converted into her very own space.

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SHARE celebrate The Eagle’s Outlook The San Elijo Elementary School Garden opened its doors in 2009, all thanks to some parents who wanted to convert the unused area behind the school library into a garden. They were helped by the generous donation of two landscape companies, Town and Country Landscaping (owned by San Elijo resident, Tom Williams), and O’Connell Landscaping, and many, many volunteers.

Today, the Eagle’s Outlook as we know it now is an incredible result of the effort of countless volunteers and donations from parents and organizations. However, the garden curriculum that we see today is solely due to the Seeds of Change grant that our school won in 2013.

This national competition was a challenging, competitive one, and the chances of our school winning was 0.092%. A total of 12,000 schools participated and eleven or twelve schools from the entire country were awarded the Seeds of Change grant, valued at 10,000 dollars per winner, and part of the reason our school won is because of the sheer number of people who chose to “Like” or nominate our

Proudly holding the Seed of Change "Share the Good" huge check Mrs. Kalicki, T.J. Frost, Lindsey Frost, Claudia Brion, Katja Brion, Maya Brion

school on the Seeds of Change website.

Sonja Brion and Alison Frost are owed a great deal of thanks and kudos for their effort, hard work, countless hours of volunteering and, ultimately, their vision of what this school-wide gardening program should look like. Sonja and Alison complement each other perfectly; Sonja is the gardening genius, and Alison is the organizer, manager and project leader of this program. Together, they formulated a plan that allows all children at our school, Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, to be involved in the Eagle’s Outlook in one way or another.

All classes from second to fifth grade are “in charge” of the garden for one week in the year. During this week, the garden belongs to them, and they are responsible for taking care of it. The children are split into four groups, A-D, with each group performing specific tasks.

Group A takes care of Planting, B has the job of Composting, C takes charge of Harvesting, and D performs all the Maintenance that a garden always needs. They work in a rotating cycle so that each child learns about each aspect of raising a garden. On the fifth day of their rotation, the children receive the “In Class Component” of the program, where they learn about the food rainbow, they taste vegetables, and learn the theory and Science that they need to make plants grow and thrive, and what it takes to raise a sustainable, cyclical garden.

Pictured are some of the SEES Garden Docents.

Each group learns specific facts about their jobs. Group A, or the Planting Group, learns how to dig, why seeds are planted in a certain way, how to spray them with water to maximize their growth, and of course, they enjoy the process

Back Row (L-R): Gidget Arabe, Nancy Schofield, Kim Isbell, Kelly Pironti, Jen Smith, Ella Yun Front Row (L-R): Pattie Kascoutas, Luke Frost, Alison Frost, Sonja Brion

of digging in the dirt and planting a tiny seed.

Group B learns about Composting and Recycling. They take an orange bucket to the Cafeteria, where they are given the left-overs from the Salad Bar. They leave an empty orange bucket with Nutritional Services, take their left-over veggies, and head back to the Eagle’s Outlook, where they feed it into the Composter, add “brown stuff” to it, and rotate the bin as per directions. The “brown stuff” is what the Maintenance Group (Group D) cleans up and saves for them. This could include dry twigs and dead leaves, and also includes shredded paper that they take out of recycling bins in the classroom.

You can see already how the cyclical nature of gardening is coming to the forefront in the minds of these children, and how they are learning the value of re-using, re-cycling, and not wasting anything at all. The sustainability that they learn, hands-on, in their week of gardening, is invaluable to them in this day and age when we need to teach them to be gentle to the Earth and all that lives here.

There is no point of planting if you cannot eat what you plant, is there? The Harvesting Group (Group C) has the fabulous job of doing just that -- harvesting that which is ready to eat. This is also a cycle, where the second graders plant the sugar snap peas that the fifth graders will get to harvest and eat. Similarly, the

San Elijo Elementary School students in garden

second graders are now harvesting and eating lettuce that the third graders had planted before them.

Cooperation and sharing are the keystones to this program, and it starts with Alison and Sonja, but filters down to every

Photo credit: Ted Yun, Tom Frost, Alison Frost

parent who volunteers to be a Garden Docent and receives training (SEES has about 55 Garden Docents every year), and every parent who volunteers to help for the week when their children are in charge of the garden (over 150 parents do this job!). In addition to the parents and volunteers, the Eagle’s Outlook wouldn’t thrive without the unequivocal support of Mrs. Kalicki and the staff at San Elijo Elementary. San Marcos Unified School District sees the Eagle’s Outlook as a prime example that other schools in the district are now trying to follow.

The John Deere company donated their time, labor and necessary equipment to irrigate the perimeter of the garden. The

I am reminded of the poem, “Mary Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?/With silver bells and cockle shells and pretty maids all in a

Nutritional Services Department kindly sets aside the salad remains for the Composting bin. San Marcos Unified School

row.” Our garden has no silver bells or cockle shells,

District offers guidance and support. San Marcos nursery Green Thumb donates 10% of all purchases to the school when

but what makes it grow is the unwavering support

receipts are given to Eagle’s Outlook. Also, teachers save their shredded paper for the children to add to the “brown stuff” in the compost. Teachers also plan activities and lessons around what the children are learning in the garden.

of Alison, Sonja and Mrs. Kalicki, the gratitude and

For the week that the garden belongs to a particular class, teachers and students alike make the most of their time in

help of the teachers and staff, the blessing of the

this little slice of Zen. During Dr. Seuss week, there were 20 Loraxes hidden in the garden for children to find. Reading

Seeds of Change grant, and the love of the many

groups are often conducted in the Eagle’s Outlook on a warm, sunny day, as a reward to a well-behaved class. The garden used to be a Science lab at one point, and often served as a location for Junior Great Books’ lessons.

little hands that do such good work there every day.

The garden has worn many hats, but as it stands now, it is an incredible resource for our children to learn the life cycle of

If you have questions, would like to help, donate

a plant, to understand the need to recycle and be sustainable, to try new vegetables that they planted themselves and

time or materials, please contact sbrion@cox.net,

watched grow, and to be challenged in curriculum-based activities.

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SHARE celebrate AYSO Section 11 All Star Tournament: Players’ Perspectives The San Elijo AYSO Boys’ Under-10 soccer team made a trip to Garden Grove in February to play against some the best all-star soccer teams in Southern California. The team was placed in a pool of teams from La Habra, Garden Grove and Laguna Hills. The boys earned the invitation to go to the Section 11 tournament by winning the Area 11/R All-Star Tournament in January.

While the boys did not advance out of pool play, they all agreed that the experience of being on the All-Star team is something they will always remember. The last time San Elijo AYSO had a team make it to the Section 11 tournament was the 2009 season when a Girls’ Under-12 All-Stars made the trip.

Back row: Coach Courtney Drummond, Natalie Rouse, Dani Hilmen, Rylee Hickey Izzy Montez, Rachel Weinhofer, Antonia Billante, Ella McFadden Front row: Ashlyn Siriani, Brianna Cateriano, Savannah Winkenhofer, Chloe Prajzner, Sydney Tomaneng, Sara Wenger, Allie Lorton, Gabby Nelms Carlsbad Wave's GU11 Black soccer team takes 1st place at State Cup! The Carlsbad Wave GU11 team, which includes three San Elijo Hills girls, took home the first place trophy in the Cal South State Cup, Governors. The team, led by Coach Courtney Drummond, began the tournament on February 1 in Apple Valley, as one of 85 accepted teams in their age group. Advancing in each

Members of the team: Noah Corke, Cody DeMarino, Brady Humphrey, Jack Lang, Aaron

of the following eight games over three weekends, the team brought home the

Martin, Dylan Morton, Kyle Nguyen, Kyle Ohara, Nathan Salazar and Ryan Sterlitz.

championship title in San Bernadino on February 16. If you see these girls at school or around town, be sure to give them a high five for a job well done!

Nate Salazar: I really liked playing soccer, it was

Rylee Hickey, 6th grade at SEMS:

such a fun experience. Even though we lost our

Starting each game was scary and exciting

second tournament I still had a ball and made

because each game started meaning more

lots of great friends.

and more! I loved traveling with my team

Cody DeMarino: It was a true honor to be with an amazing All-Star soccer team and the awesome Coach Mike Corke. Being on this team was a great experience for me as a kid. It was a great time going to tournaments and being Champions at Regionals. Getting to go all the way to LA for Sectionals was quite an

and working hard to win each game… each win felt like we were on top of the world.

When we actually won the whole thing, it was AWESOME! They played music and blew lots of confetti on us. The trophy is huge!

Thank you, Coach Courtney, for leading us to this win!

experience even though we lost. Friendships on

Chloe Prajzner, 6th grade at SEMS:

this team were strong because we all knew each

It felt great to get to the finals and win

other from school (San Elijo Elementary), our

because we went through so much and

teams included kids from grades 3-5. One of the

work so hard!

best parts about the team was our teamwork; we always worked together from practices to games. Our coach (the best one ever) helped us be the best we could be.

Ella McFadden, 5th grade at SEES: Playing in State Cup was an adventure, but winning State Cup was an adventure my teammates and I will never forget!

Jack Lang: Being on the All-Star Team made me

Friendships have been formed on and off the

a better soccer player. I made new friends and it

field and that is why we pulled together the

was fun and exciting.

win for State Cup! Winning State Cup proves

Brady Humphrey: I think All-Stars was a great experience for me because it took soccer to

that my team and I can do anything we put our minds to. The adventure was a blast!

another level. I felt overjoyed when I found out I had made the team. Winning regionals was one of the most exciting soccer moments I've ever had. My teammates and coaches made the experience totally memorable. I love soccer more than ever because of my All-Star experience.

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“So, is it worth it?” I asked.

And the answer was instantaneous and unanimous.

Yes. It’s completely worth it. They love what they do. They love the energy on the day of the fair and the weeks leading up to it. They love the camaraderie and they all share the same goal.

The Country Fair Committee is dedicated to bringing this event to the community in the best possible way they can, and want to make it bigger and better each year.

Does this story make you want to be part of this team? It doesn’t take a lot. If every family donates two hours of time per year to PTO sponsored events, we would be fully staffed for all events for the entire year. Two hours! It seems like a small amount, doesn’t it? And it is.

It’s never too late to volunteer. It’s never to late to offer even a small amount of money or time. Every hour you give, every ticket you buy, every snow cone you eat goes back to our children. And at the end of the day, not only are we are building and supporting the foundation of our school, but we are building relationships.

Top Row (L-R): Julie Bartholet, Lori Hurley, Gena Simmons, Michelle Philbrick, Jodi Gallen, Rosie McAuliff, Tina Heap, Bottom Row (L-R): Kelly Pironti and Monee Gardner

You think it’s just a Country Fair? I hope after this article, we have shown you

The Country Fair is the SEES PTO’s largest fundraiser of the year. All the money

that it’s so much more than a bunch of rides and fun games. I hope you see what

raised goes directly towards these services. It is perhaps this knowledge that keeps

it takes to make the Country Fair special - teachers, staff, family, friends,

event volunteers motivated and inspired. They know that the countless hours they

neighbors, visitors, residents, and behind it all - an incredibly talented, selfless,

spend talking to vendors, planning amusements, rides, games, auctions, food and

tireless group of mothers who will make it all happen on April 26.

entertainment results in an incredibly successful event that manages to get better

And on April 27, they will start to plan next year’s Country Fair. And on it goes.

and better every year.

We hope to see you out there at the SEES Country Fair on April 26 for what I think I know why each year’s fair far exceeds its predecessor. When I asked

promises to be a memorable day and a vital part of our community’s success.

Monee and Kelly when they began planning this year’s Country Fair, they responded, “The day after last year’s Country Fair.” I thought they were joking.

Photo Credit: The Philbrick Family, The Gardner Family, The Falco Family, SEES PTO

It can’t possibly take a year to plan a school fair, can it?

Indeed, it can. And it does.

In April of last year, the Country Fair Committee sent out a survey asking for feedback on that year’s fair. They made note of those suggestions and, as summer vacation began, Rosie McAuliffe and Julie Bartholet started thinking about games and rides and began talking to vendors.

When you were at the Del Mar Fair last summer, enjoying the rides and attractions with your family, members of the Country Fair Committee were there with clipboards in hand, making notes and annotations, and brewing up their own ideas.

When school started in the fall of last year, the meetings began. It was then that Gena Simmons started planning the entertainment portion of the Country Fair. Tina Heap started calling sponsors and seeking donations. Michelle Philbrick began to work on advertising and marketing.

It’s hard to list all the people that make the Country Fair what it is today. I can’t even begin to tell you how many hands it takes to host an event like this, but I can share with you some stories of the incredible sacrifice and kindness among members of this team.

Tiffannie Arnold got a phone call the night before last year’s Country Fair because an order of aprons had just arrived and needed to have the SEES logo and name stenciled on them.

Tiffannie picked up the aprons and stayed up all night to stencil them so they would be ready before the start of the Fair, the very next day.

Luis Palacios and his custodial team are among the unsung heroes. On the days leading up to the Country Fair, Luis is the I-Can-Do-It-Man. Just tell him what you need and he and his team can (and will) get it done.

There are many I-Can-Do-It people at our school who never get named. One mom is currently undergoing chemotherapy, and yet, asked Monee and Kelly to give her jobs she can do at home. She doesn’t wear the T-shirt that the Country Fair Committee wears, she doesn’t get any credit or recognition. All she wants to do is be a helping hand.

Even with all the helping hands, the day before the Country Fair is a day of organized chaos.

Things get rolling, rides get set up, the school is decorated, baskets for auction are laid out, the Stage is set up. Fathers and husbands bring out their tool boxes and flex their muscles.

Volunteers go to bed late at night, ready to show up at 5:30AM the next day to help food trucks set up, to organize the animals in their pens, to hang banners and balloons, and to attend to last minute details.

I asked the ladies if they had ever been on a ride with their families, ever seen their kids’ faces when they won an item at one of the entertainment booths, or even witnessed their children sing on Stage. No. No, they had not.

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A Thousand Voyages

How fun is it to see a San Elijo neighbor on TV? If you’ve

event in San Marcos that brings together nearly 400 community and business leaders in support of our

recently tuned in to Cox & Time Warner Channel 4 or KCBQ

kids. The funds raised from this event allow the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos to provide quality

1170am, you may have wondered - “Hey, is that Mary

educational and recreational programs and services for over 2,480 children and teens annually.

Maloney from Hometown Realty?”

The 2014 Honorary Chair is Mr. Steve Wagner. Steve is the President and Co-Founder of Stone Brewing Company.

Yes! It is! Our very own, Mary Maloney, San Elijo Hills resident &

Since starting the company with Co-Founder Greg Koch in 1996, Stone has become one of the fastest growing and

founder of Hometown Realty, has been slated as a regular

highest rated breweries in the world. The year 2014 marks Steve’s 10th year as a Board Member of the Boys &

contributor to local television and radio real estate programming

Girls Club of San Marcos. His leadership and service above self have had a tremendous impact on the Club and

appearing monthly on Craig Sewing’s TV show, The American

the San Marcos community.

Dream, as well as during his radio show.

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item, sponsoring the event, and/or purchasing an event ticket ($150/person) or table ($1,200 table

agents in the San Diego market. This is an incredible

of 8). For information, contact Melissa at 760-471-2490 x302 or melissa@boysgirlsclubsm.org.

opportunity for our team and our clients. We look forward to showcasing our beautiful listings and talking about the North County markets of Carlsbad, Encinitas and San Marcos,” Mary shared. “Craig is an extremely knowledgeable host and I enjoy engaging with him about the intricacies of the market, I hope everyone enjoys the show.”

Here’s where you can catch Mary in action this month: • The American Dream, Saturday, April 5 and April 19 at 10AM on Cox/Time Warner Channel 4 • The Craig Sewing Show, Wednesday, April 2 and Friday, April 18 at 6PM on KCBQ 1170am And, on April 5, Chris Orlando (City Council Member and SEH resident) will be appearing with Mary! Catch them both and hear about the exciting things happening in San Marcos!

For more about Hometown Realty, visit www.my-hometownrealty.com or just stop by their office right in the Town Center at 501 San Elijo Road, Suite 101 in San Elijo Hills.

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DISCOVER SAN MARCOS HIKE SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 9AM The City of San Marcos Community Services will sponsor a Discover San Marcos Hike to Cerro de las Posas and Double Peak Park on April 5. This moderately difficult, 6-mile hike overlooks Lake San Marcos and views of the coastline. Hikers will meet at the Ridgeline Trail Parking Lot at 9AM. The hike is free and participants can sign up for the hike at 8:30AM. The hike is subject to cancellation in the event of rain.

WEEKLY EVENTS SATURDAYS Little Italy Mercato, 9AM-1:30PM www.littleitalysd.com/mercato SUNDAYS Farmers’ Market, Old California Restaurant Row, 10AM-2PM WEDNESDAYS Network San Elijo!, Cafe Stoked, 7:30-8:30AM info@lanniinsurance.com Mommy and ME Ballet Class, 10:15-11AM, 760-715-9242

An adult must accompany all minors. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended; bring water and trail snacks. Dogs must be on a maximum 6’ leash at all times.

Visit www.san-marcos.net or call 760-744-9000, ext. 3508 or 3535.

ARTWALK SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014

FRIDAYS LUNA Moms Club, Lower Tot Lot, 10AM bregetfit@gmail.com

APRIL CALENDAR

April Around Town

April 1-30

Real Pirates at the Natural History Museum www.sdnhm.org

April 5

Discover San Marcos Hike, 760-744-9000

April 6

ArtWalk www.oldcalrestaurantrow.com

April 8

San Elijo Hills Women’s Club Monthly Meeting, 7PM sehwc.weebly.com

For more information, visit www.oldcalrestaurantrow.com.

April 11

Meridian Academy Information Meeting info@meridianacademysd.com

BUNNYPALOOZA SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 9-11AM

April 12

BunnyPalooza, San Elijo Field, 9-11AM christinecruz@waltersmanagement.com

April 12

San Elijo Hills Women’s Club Food Drive for The Angel’s Depot, San Elijo Albertsons, 10AM-6PM

Bunny, light refreshments, and more! Don’t forget to bring your own basket to collect

April 12

Taste of Julian, www.jma.memberlodge.org

your eggs and a camera to take pictures with the Bunny! For more information,

April 12

Prospective Member Open House at La Costa Resort and Spa, www.lacosta.com

April 12-13

Los Angeles Times' Festival of Books events.latimes.com

April 13

Eggstra Special Easter at Old California Restaurant Row, www.oldcalrestaurantrow.com

April 20

Easter Brunch at La Costa Resort and Spa www.lacosta.com

April 17- May 4

Del Mar National Horse Show www.delmarnational.com

For more information about The Angel’s Depot, visit

April 22

Earth Day

www.theangelsdepot.org. To learn more about the SEHWC,

April 26

San Elijo Elementary School Country Fair www.sanelijoelementary.org

April 26-27

Kids’ Expo San Diego www.sandiegokidsexpo.com

April 26-27

Coronado Flower Show www.coronadoflowershow.org

April 26-27

Mission Federal ArtWalk Little Italy www.artwalksandiego.org

April 26-27

Encinitas Street Faire www.kennedyfaires.com

April 27

Del Mar Bridal Bazaar www.bridalbazaar.com

April 27

Earth Day Fair www.earthdayweb.org

The ArtWalk, sponsored by Old California Restaurant Row, will be host to over thirty local artists and arts organizations from all over North County. The first Sunday of each month, now through October, will showcase their talents in mediums such as paintings, illustrations, ornamental metal works, photography, ceramics and fabric arts. The ArtWalk shares Sunday with a high energy Car Show and a local Farmers Market.

Sunday’s events are free. Special offers on dining and entertainment will be available for a variety of businesses at Old California Restaurant Row.

The San Elijo Hills Community Association is having its Annual BUNNYPALOOZA on the multipurpose field of San Elijo Park. This year’s event will include an Egg Hunt for children 10 years and under, bounce houses, face painting, crafts, photo ops with the

email Christine Cruz at ccruz@waltersmanagement.com

FOOD DRIVE FOR THE ANGEL’S DEPOT SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 10AM-6PM Stop by San Elijo Albertsons on Saturday, April 12 and support the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club as they collect food for The Angel’s Depot. This important food drive, which SEHWC hosts twice a year, brings in a significant collection of canned fruits and vegetables for needy area seniors. The Angel’s Depot uses this food in Senior Emergency Meal Boxes which are distributed to seniors living on an average income of only $765/month. The small gesture of grabbing a few cans of food while doing your own shopping, can make a significant difference in the lives of others.

visit sehwc.weebly.com or email sehwc.ca@gmail.com.

SECOND CHANCE CLOTHING DRIVE The San Elijo Hills Women's Club Clothing Drive for Second Chance continues throughout the month of April. A large box is sitting inside Cafe Stoked so you can drop off your donations of gently-used work-appropriate attire and accessories.

If you have questions, please contact sehwc.ca@gmail.com.

9TH ANNUAL SEH GARAGE SALE SPONSORED BY THE JONVILLE TEAM SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014, 7-11AM This event is organized by the Jonville Team. To participate, complete the participation form at www.SEHgaragesale.com prior to May 9.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to the San Elijo Schools and a charitable cause.

Last year, over $1,536 was donated to San Elijo Schools. There will be a $10 participation fee collected during the event.

Save The Date

On the day of the event, collect your map at the following locations:

May 3

San Marcos Boys and Girls Club Annual Auction

May 17

Community Garage Sale Sponsored by The Jonville Team

• Corner of Questhaven and San Elijo Road • On the East Side of the SEH Fountain (facing 1257 San Elijo Road) • Corner of Archer & Elfin Forest For more information, visit www.SEHgaragesale.com.

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SHARE explore San Elijo Dental Where Patients Become Family Dental visits are something most children and adults alike seem to dread, and so the visit to the dental office is a source of procrastination for most of us. But, we would like to change that for you by introducing you to Dr. Karina Gregg and her fantastic team at San Elijo Dental, right here in our backyard.

You have probably driven by this office almost every day - it’s situated right between Subway and Lucky Pizza on Melrose Drive, less than a ten minute drive from San Elijo Hills. What’s even better than the short commute is the actual office and the people who make it special.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Gregg one morning last month, and were instantly struck by the camaraderie between Dr. Gregg and the staff who work with her. There is a sense of family, loyalty, partnership, Dr. Gregg and Carrie (Hygienist)

respect and a joy of working together that the ladies share, and that sense of kindness and happiness filters down into the way patients are treated at the office.

Family is perhaps the keystone of this practice - Dr. Gregg has worked alongside her husband, Robert, for many years. Robert is a Project Manager and works independently of his wife, but has supported her tirelessly for the entire time it has taken to build this practice. Karina says that you would think Robert was an actual dentist because of how much he has learned, just by being present and supportive. They are parents to their nine year old boy, Lukas, and Dr. Gregg says that the years that she took off from work to be a mother were some of the happiest ones she has experienced.

It struck me as being really interesting that Sue (registered dental assistant, Dr. Gregg’s right hand, a patient favorite), Christine (hygienist, mother of three boys, including a brand new baby), Sylvia (front office manager, treatment coordinator, and a lady of incredible experience in the field of dentistry), along with their new family member, Carrie (long-time friend of Dr. Gregg and new mom) are all mothers first. Every one of these incredible ladies took a brief hiatus from work in the dental field to be hands-on mothers to their children when they were little.

Christine and Carrie are the point in life when their children are young and need them home more often, and they have the blessing of flexible hours because Dr. Gregg understands that need. Now, Sylvia’s son is an Officer in the Air Force, Dr. Gregg’s boy is in school full-time and Sue’s children are all grown up and giving her the gift of grandchildren, and these ladies have the knowledge of what it is to be stay-at-home mothers and working mothers, and the kindness, compassion and understanding that comes with those roles.

Christine (Hygienist), Sylvia (Front Office Manager/ Treatment Coordinator) Dr. Gregg and Sue (Registered Dental Assistant)

Family, compassion, communication and education are at the forefront at San Elijo Dental. Sue, Sylvia, Carrie, Christine and Dr. Gregg want their patients to know that even though the office

time. They want you to know that when there is an

is immaculate and beautiful, and the equipment and lab are state-of-the-art, these qualities are

emergency, they will do their very best to attend to

not what makes them special. What makes them special is their desire to be in your life for the

you quickly, and keep you as pain-free and

long-term, to see your children grow up and watch the baby teeth come out and be replaced by

comfortable as they possibly can. Ten years from

adult ones. They would love to serve your whole family, and build a relationship that grows over

now, they want to be part of your family, and hope you want to be part of theirs as well.

San Elijo Dental is located at: 1691 Melrose Dr., Suite 160, San Marcos, CA. They can be reached by phone at 760-798-0828.

For more information, visit www.sanelijodental.com.

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With Arms Wide Open: Paulo Fernando and San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Sensei Paulo Fernando and his family recently moved to San Elijo Hills, and contacted us to tell us about the incredible accomplishments of the students at his martial arts school, the San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in San Marcos (SDBJJ).

Paulo Fernando came to the United States from Brazil to learn English sixteen years ago. In Brazil, he worked as a financial advisor, but Judo and Jiu-Jitsu have been part of his life since he was a little boy. By the age of 17, Paulo had won multiple local, state, national and international tournaments. Whilst training under Masters Yamasaki and Octavio de Almeida, Paulo gained his love of teaching.

Today, Paulo owns and runs the 10,000 square-foot, technologically-advanced, family-oriented SDBJJ in San Marcos. In 2013, he was inducted to the Martial Arts Hall of Fame with The Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program of the year. SDBJJ caters to children and adults, those who want to compete and those who choose to learn the art without the pressure of competition.

‘With open arms’ seems to be Paulo’s mantra in life. Paulo says that 90% of his students choose not to compete, and that is alright, because the love of learning Judo and Jiu-Jitsu is what is important, not the medals and competitions.

Having said that, the ten percent of Paulo’s students who do choose to

In His Words...

By: Jeff Mata

compete have won a substantial number of awards and medals, and The San Diego Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy - SDBJJ -

have so much to be proud of.

is a great gym to learn Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Elias Navida, a six-year-old student at Carrillo Elementary, brought

The quality of instruction is one of the best, and the

home a gold medal in the National championships and a silver medal at

instructors are very experienced at what they teach.

the World Championships. Elias says he likes judo because “You get to

Sensei Paulo Fernando has been practicing Judo and

spar on the ground and on top, go to a tournament and go against

BJJ for over 30 years, and was very open-minded when

people your rank and weight, but probably not your height.”

I came to his school. He welcomed me into his academy

Another one of Paulo’s students, Jeff Mata, is a man who lost his sight 5

with open arms, his students did the same. I felt the

years ago, when he was 30. Jeff found himself depressed and mentally

positive vibes with everyone I met the first day, and it

shaken after losing his sight. About a year ago, when Jeff decided it was

never changed. Everyone in the academy is very

time to move forward, he went looking for a martial arts school that

respectful and helpful.

would accept a blind man. He found that various schools rejected him

My name is Jeff Mata, and I’m a blind BJJ competitor.

Six-year-old, Elias Navida

High school student, Armando Sanchez

as a student, feeling that they didn’t have the ability to deal with his special needs. When all the schools recommended

Practicing Judo and BJJ gives me the drive to move

Paulo’s SDBJJ, Jeff made the two-hour trip (using public transport) to visit Paulo.

forward in my life. Despite my vision loss, I found the

One year later, Jeff is a World Champion, National Champion, Naga Champion and has won all these awards against his

passion to compete in BJJ. I feel that you don’t need

sighted competitors.

vision to learn BJJ, because you can use your other senses when rolling with your opponent. My sensory

Armando Sanchez’s mother contacted Paulo three years ago, frustrated and worried about the path her son was taking and asked Paulo if she could send Armando to SDBJJ after school to clean bathrooms and mop floors. Paulo agreed to have Armando come to SDBJJ from 3:30-8PM every day so he could finish his homework and stay out of trouble. Instead of cleaning toilets and floors, Paulo trained Armando, and now, three years later, a junior in high school, Armando has brought his grades up from D’s to straight A’s. He is applying to college and has plans of studying business.

awareness has definitely been heightened since I started coming to the academy, and I feel much healthier now. I would recommend coming to SDBJJ, regardless of your health situation. The SDBJJ family will welcome you the same way they welcomed me…

It’s inspiring to see the impact a Judo and Jiu-Jitsu practice can have on the lives. SDBJJ is located at

with open arms.

340 Rancheros Drive in San Marcos. To learn more, visit www.sdbjj.com, or call 760-752-1445.

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SHARE learn Keys To A Successful Home Sale By: Nicolas Jonville If you have been thinking of selling, preparation is key! Homeowners and agents who study and understand the market will have higher success rates when facing the competition. Here are a few “musts” to achieve the best results: Pricing your home Proper pricing is a priority for a successful sale. Price it too high and buyers might ignore the property.

Price it too low and you may be leaving money on the table. Active competition, pending as well as sold listings, must be studied extensively. The standard price per square foot study is insufficient for proper pricing. Your agent should be able to offer an extensive study based on market statistics and knowledge of competitive listings and latest trends.

Hire the right listing agent Marketing is key to selling your home for all it’s worth! A strong marketing plan geared towards both buyers and agents should be implemented. To reach the maximum results, it takes a lot more to sell a

Front yard nicely manicured with fresh plants and flowers

home than taking photos and placing the home on the MLS. Is the agent you are considering a full-time agent with experience? Do they take the time to understand your needs and goals to build the best strategy for you and your family? If you are selling and need to buy another home, is the agent well versed in strategies and contract terms to protect you and make it a smooth transition? How much real estate did they sell last year? How many of those sold properties are in the area? What are their statistics of market time and sales price vs. the market? Do they provide frequent feedback and activity reports as part of their service? And how strong of a marketing program do they offer to get your home exposed to buyers and other agents?

Prepare your home From the day that your house goes on the market to the day it closes, your property needs to be in "selling shape". Small details can go a long way. Here are just a few simple rules to follow: First, fix it!

Interior without clutter and limited personal items

Before placing your home on the market, study your home’s curb appeal. Do you need trimming & planting? Fresh paint on trim and fences? How about the interior: touch-up or a fresh coat of paint?

Some improvements will give you a high return, while others might not be profitable. Your agent should be able to assist with staging, preparation recommendations and a contractors’ list.

Next, clean it!

From the inside out, a clean listing is a happy listing. A thorough cleaning is always suggested, perhaps including carpets and windows. Open your windows when possible to keep fresh air circulating in the house. Consider a plug-in with a light & fresh scent to combat pet odors.

Last, open it!

Making your house appear as attractive and open as possible is largely about allowing potential buyers the opportunity to imagine them living in your property. Consider packing away anything that isn't essential, or simply put away in a drawer or cabinet during showing appointments.

Backyard manicured and open, with limited furniture

Whether you need to professionally stage your home or just need a few suggestions and tips, here are some simple practices that will help us keep your home looking open and appealing: • Limit the number of items on top of any surface, including kitchen and bath countertops.

• Avoid overly large pieces of furniture that make the rooms appear smaller.

• Do not forget to address the outdoor space in your de-cluttering and staging efforts.

• For showings, make sure the lights are on and blinds open - buyers are drawn to light and bright spaces.

Study the feedback Study the post showing feedback from buyers and agents. If something is not working, be open to some adjustment, quickly! Is something turning off buyers? Is the price consistently being rejected? Don’t let your home become a stale listing!

Among other items, a successful transaction comes with preparation, a planned strategy and surrounding yourself with the right team.

When buying or selling a home, there are numerous aspects to consider. Every year, we

Real estate transactions require care & attention with so many moving parts

consult and build strategies with families who each have their own needs, desires and budget. We provide information and expertise to enlighten them in the process and help them build their real estate plans. From appropriate pricing to strong marketing,

Nicolas Jonville, Owner/Broker Associate of The

negotiations to appraisal, these aspects need to be handled with care and expertise by

Jonville Team with Keller Williams Realty at 1215

professionals who are dedicated to your best interest and are knowledgeable of the market

San Elijo Road in San Elijo Hills, 760-471-5098,

and contract specifics. Our local presence, knowledge of the market and strong marketing program have been key in helping our clients achieve successful real estate planning. We gladly offer our advice and services. Let us know if we can help!

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Don’t forget to drop off your gently-

If you haven’t attended a San Elijo Hills Women’s Club meeting lately - you don’t

Also, we are hosting The Angel’s

know what you’re missing. Not only will you meet some amazing women, but you

Depot Food Drive on Saturday,

will discover several great ways to get involved in the community and make an

April 12 at Albertsons. You’ll find

impact while having fun!

details on page 9. Please stop by

Spring is a perfect time to get involved with our club. We just kicked-off plans for our annual fundraiser, which takes place in September. There are lots of fun ways to get

used, work-appropriate attire and accessories in our Clothing Drive Drop Box for Second Chance located inside Cafe Stoked. We will be accepting donations throughout the entire month of April.

with a donation and a smile for our

San Elijo Hills resident and award-winning

volunteers. We promise to make

Landscape Designer, Susanna Pagan of SP

it a rewarding and simple way to give.

Gardens (www.spgardens.com) provided a

involved in that event.

Our next meeting will be on April 8 at 7PM when we will have a Spring Potluck. Come meet Chris and Charity, the sisters behind Cafe Stoked. They’ll be joining us to give us the inside scoop about their plans and all that they have going on right at the heart of our neighborhood. You can get details about the location and what to bring by sending us an email at sehwc.ca@gmail.com.

Pacific Ridge School Breaks Ground and Breaks a Record

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last month on how to make a spring succulent arrangement. Not only did we leave inspired to create our own arrangement, but we exchanged clippings to bring a little new life to each of our backyards.

Pacific Ridge School broke a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® record when 504 students and faculty performed the world’s largest African dance during a groundbreaking celebration for a new middle school building and arts center.

The record-breaking attempt speaks to one of the independent school’s core mission elements – global engagement. During 7th grade music class, Pacific Ridge students learn the “Pata Pata” – a South African song and dance made famous by songstress Miriam Makeba – as part of an Arts curriculum that encourages students to become aware of their roles as members of a global community. Pacific Ridge’s global engagement program is built into the curriculum and includes a global travel program available to all students at the end of each school year.

The groundbreaking event marks the beginning of the school’s next phase of campus development (to open in Spring 2015), supported by Breaking Through, a $25 million dollar campaign. The campus expansion includes a new middle school building and arts center that will provide students ample space to learn, create, and collaborate. The new middle school will feature state-of-the-art science labs, seminar-style classrooms, a reading room and a town center space for middle school gatherings. The new arts facilities will boast 2D and 3D visual arts studios, a technology design center and a community hall, as well as studios and practice rooms for music, dance, and theater arts.

For more information or to learn more about this school, visit www.pacificridge.org.

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SHARE learn At its Core – A Comprehensive Way of Learning By: Karishma Sinnott The new Common Core Standards movement has brought about a revolution in the way

With the elimination of the CST, and the new Smarter Balanced test approach, we will

our children learn and the way our teachers teach. But, as it is with the unknown, there is

know for certain if our children have just learned to be incredible test takers or whether

a fear that the Common Core Standards, and the transitional period from “Traditional” to

they have achieved a level of greater knowledge and understanding, keeping in the mind

Common Core, will bring about a disruption in the lives of our children. So, we decided to

that a transition time for students and teachers plays into the scenario.

learn more and share our findings with you.

A deeper level of understanding and the ability to truly think is what our children will

After collecting questions and concerns from parents throughout the community, I had the

need in their futures. Most of us would agree this is the entire point of sending kids to

pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Gary DeBora, Assistant Principal of San Elijo Middle

school. And yet, we measure the success of our school and children by these multiple-

School, and discussing how the changes will affect our students in the near future.

choice, strangely-worded, unnecessarily complicated yardsticks of judgment that have

But first, what is the Common Core State Standards movement? To understand how it is different, let’s look at the traditional California Standards Test or CST. The CST is a test that has been used in SMUSD for over a decade, a multiple-choice based

desperately needed to be re-examined and re-configured. Granted there does need to be some data to support the learning approaches that are taken, but the emphasis on what’s best for kids always needs to be in the forefront of all our decisions.

assessment system that covers the standards of particular grade levels. Students

The new Common Core may not be perfect. It is in its infant stage right now, and a

were tested on their procedural understanding of a concept, and not the conceptual

transitional period is underway as we speak. Teachers are being trained daily, weekly and

understanding of that same concept. Many students “learned how to test-take”,

monthly. In fact, if you are wondering why there were over 20 substitute teachers at SEMS

using strategies to help them pick and guess the correct answer. There was no need

on many days last month, know that our Math teachers were in training for the new

to show their work or understanding, just to fill in the appropriate bubble.

Common Core. This is an on-going process so that the teachers are given the tools and

In the new Common Core test for Math, also called The Smarter Balanced Test, students

extra lessons they need before they impart their newly acquired knowledge to the students.

will be tested on conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. They will have to show

We all have concerns, including the fear of repetition, yet a certain amount of review is part

and complete multiple steps or methods to get to the answer. To see practice tests, visit

of the process. If you have a child in sixth or seventh grade who is currently taking Math at a

https://sbacpt.tds.airast.org/student/.

grade level above, know that the current seventh graders will be part of a Transitional

In English and Language Arts, the goal is for students to reach higher levels of literacy for

Group, which will continue on the track of Pre-Algebra/Algebra and Geometry.

college and career readiness. Being able to comprehend, analyze, absorb and interpret

Our incoming and current sixth graders will be introduced to Common Core Math 6,

text is essential for our children as they go through elementary, middle, high school, then

Common Core Math 6 Accelerated, Common Core Math 7, and Common Core Math 7

on to college and real life.

Accelerated, respectively. They may repeat some Algebra and some Pre-Algebra along the

The Six Shifts in ELA/Literacy include: Balancing the Amount of Information and Literary Text, Knowledge in the Disciplines, A Staircase of Complexity, using Text Based Answers, Writing from Sources and establishing an Academic Vocabulary. Our students are going to be taught to absorb and understand the text, make inferences based on the author’s

way, but Dr. DeBora says there is no worry of stagnation because students are being taught in a completely different way, with new concepts and ideas and a fundamentally different way of approaching Math than they have known before. It will not affect the path that they take in High School, and they will still be eligible for the same AP Classes.

viewpoint, comment with their own views, but with textual references, and at the end of

There is always the option for students to excel or receive support in their learning at SEMS. Dr.

the day, read and learn at a greater level of independence and understanding with each

DeBora shared that the school recommends parents remain confident with their child’s fall class

piece of text they are given.

schedule, knowing that even though there may be some repetition or review, there will be fewer

Most importantly, the Common Core will allow a more comprehensive approach to

learning gaps as students continue to move forward in Math at the high school and college levels.

learning, where Science, Language Arts, History and Math all interconnect with each

It seems that the greater good is at the crux of the Common Core Standards movement -

other. Modifications in the instructional pacing guides given to teachers mean that more

it may take some patience as a more comprehensive approach to learning and thinking is

time will be spent on each chapter, concept and theme, so students aren’t just learning to

implemented. However, if the goal is to achieve a deeper, more complete way of learning,

successfully complete a test.

then from what I’ve seen, it seems we are taking strides towards achieving that goal now.

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The 7th Annual SEES Country Fair Is Almost Here!

If you would like to volunteer, or have middle/high school students who need community service hours, please contact our volunteer coordinators Nadia Ardebili and Andrea Lukowiak at: sees.volunteers@gmail.com.

You can also view volunteer shifts at www.SignUpGenius.com, click on the green “Find a Sign Up” tab. Use SEES.CFV@gmail.com to “search by Creator email” or type the following in your web browser: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044EAAA929A75-20141 To donate to our Bake Sale or enter your recipes at the Blue Ribbon Tent,

Join us Saturday, April 26, from 10AM-4PM at our 7th annual SEES Country Fair.

please contact Juli DeFilippes and Kim Witt at: seesactivities@gmail.com.

We have some exciting attractions this year including a petting zoo, Land Zorb balls, rides, giant inflatables, games, and arts & crafts.

Although the Country Fair is a day of fun and excitement, we’d also like to remember those in our own community who may be in need of assistance. For this year’s

Take a walk through our Silent Auction room. It will be bursting with more than 47 beautiful

Community Service Project, SEES Students Helping Others, we are excited to be donating

classroom baskets for your bidding pleasure. New themes added this year include Girls’

to the Helen Woodward Animal Center and the Interfaith Community Food Bank.

Birthday Party, Boys’ Birthday Party, Animal Lovers’ Basket, and Around the Corner.

We will be collecting donations for both organizations in the front of the school at 8:15AM There will be international food booths representing the finest restaurants in the area,

on Monday, April 14, Wednesday, April 16 and Friday, April 18, and the following week,

along with a Snack Shack and three Watering Holes. Our Bake Sale/Blue Ribbon Tent will

Monday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 23.

give you the opportunity to take home a piece of homemade goodness. Come try your luck at the Prize Walk where you might dance away with a Giant Sock Monkey. Be sure to stop by the Stage and catch the entertainment from some of our rising stars. Last, but not least, you definitely don’t want to miss the Hoe Down, Throw Down. Come catch a glimpse of our very own SEES teachers as they serenade us with Karaoke tunes selected by you!

For Inter-Faith Community Services: • Canned food items • Non-perishable food items (pasta, nut butters, jam/jellies etc) • New/unopened toiletries and personal grooming items For the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter:

Pre-sales for Country Fair Tickets: Monday, April 21, 8-9AM, 2:45-3:45PM

Thursday, April 24, 8-9AM, 2:45-3:45PM

Tuesday, April 22, 8-9AM, 2:45-3:45PM

Friday, April 25, 8-10AM, 2:45-3:45PM

• Clean, new or used towels/blankets

• Puppy potty pads

• Pet beds

• Dog/cat food and treats

• Cat litter

• Horse brushes

Wednesday, April 23, 8-9AM, 1:45-2:45PM

For more information about the Country Fair please "Like" our Facebook page,

You can make your pre-sale purchases on PayPal via the school website.

visit the Country Fair page on the SEES website, or contact the Country Fair chairs, Kelly Pironti and Monee Gardner at sanelijocountryfair@gmail.com.

Want to Sponsor a booth or game? Each year community and local business sponsors make up a huge portion of the Country Fair’s income. If you know someone who would like to sponsor a booth/game at the fair, please contact Jennifer Saunders and Tina Heap at: seescorporate@gmail.com.

SEES PTO would like to thank Karen Morton and Whitney Fields, WK Real Estate Professionals, Real Living Lifestyles for providing us with another amazing breakfast. They have sponsored our Room Parent and Classroom Basket meetings at SEES for years. Thank You!

SEES News and Fundraising

Mark Your Calendars

Silver Graphic art items will be delivered to the school on April 10.

Make room in your freezer for Mrs. Fields’ cookie dough. It will be ready for pick up on Wednesday, April 16, from 10:30AM-3PM. Please contact Rosie at SEESfundraisingevent@gmail.com with questions.

Do you want a shade cloth structure over the SEES playground area? Please consider joining the Shade Committee to make it happen. Contact Rosie McAuliffe at SEESshade@gmail.com for info.

April 7

Labels for Education Collection Begins

April 7

PTO Meeting 9:15AM

April 8

Country Fair Meeting 6:30-8PM

April 11 Mother/Son Event

Popsicles sales are back April 11, 18, & 25 after school for $1!

Our last Scrip gift card sale is from Monday, April 7-April 18. Scrip gift cards make GREAT teacher/staff appreciation and wonderful Mother’s Day gifts! You’ll be helping out the school because each vendor gives back a percentage to SEES PTO.

April 11, After School Popsicle Sales 18, 25 April 11 Flag Salute April 15 Country Fair Meeting 6:30-8PM

A full description of how Scrip works is on the SEES website under the PTO tab.

April 16 Mrs. Fields’ Cookie Distribution Our Labels for Education drive takes place Monday, April 7-Friday, April 18. Please continue collecting labels. Bring them to your

April 18 Labels for Education Collection Ends

child’s classroom, front office, or the Community Room #104. Place in bags with your child’s name and teacher/room number

April 22 Country Fair Meeting 6:30-8PM

written clearly. Labels for Education points add up and help purchase equipment and supplies for Science, PE, and Art.

April 23 Collection/Wrapping of Country Fair Baskets

Please join us at our April Dine Out at Noodles & Co in San Marcos on Wednesday, April 30. No flyer is necessary, but

April 25 Flag Salute

please tell the cashier you are supporting SEES. Noodles & Co is contributing up to 25% back to SEES PTO.

April 25 Country Fair Basket Preview 9-10:30AM April 26 Country Fair

Thank you for your support, Susie Dycus & Liz Woo, Co-VPs Fundraising Programs,

April 30 Dine Out

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FINANCES A New Twist on Traditional New Year’s Financial Resolutions (continued) By: Brett Gottlieb, www.comprehensiveadvisor.com In the January issue of SHARE, I shared a simple strategy for improving your financial well-being... spending an hour or two each month making improvements in one area. We started with Portfolio Review, Investing Education and Tax Prep. Did you take a closer look into these areas? How did you do?

(Hint: if you didn’t get far, that’s okay. Just jump in with us this quarter and make the following areas your focus.)

April – Contribute to or Open an IRA / Rollover Your 401K Many tax-planning strategies end when the new year begins, but that is not the case with an Individual Retirement Account (or IRA for short). You can open a Roth or a traditional IRA or contribute to an existing one, up until April 15, potentially reducing your 2013 taxable income, dollar for dollar, subject to phase-out’s based on income. The IRA contribution limit for 2013 is $5,500 ($6,500 for those 50 and older). Your Financial Advisor or Accountant should be able to tell you whether a Traditional or Roth IRA is better for your specific needs.

Either selection offers important tax advantages that can add up to a lot of money for your retirement.

This is also a great time to rollover your 401(k) from a previous employer. Even if you never built up much of a nest egg in your last job, it’s always worth it to rollover your old employer-contributed retirement savings plan into an individual retirement account.

May – Create a Budget and Prioritize Your Debts? (Not All Debt is Created Equally) If you haven’t already created a budget for the new year, now is a good time. With your taxes finished, you should now have a good idea of what you made and spent in 2013. Take a close look at those numbers and think about the temporary satisfaction that comes from the spending you did last year. If you overspent, you will find that it is not nearly as satisfying as the solid sense of self-respect that comes from spending more wisely and saving for the future. Be conscious of how much you make and spend on average each month. Then, as a starting point, track your cash flow over the next three or four months, which will give you a good overall financial picture.

Remember: saving for retirement is an important monthly budget item.

Did you know that the average American carries close to $7,000 in credit card debt? If so, you probably also know that the money you spend on interest is wasted, and that some sacrifice will be required to become debtfree. Be aware of the interest rates you are paying, and look into transferring your balance(s) to a card with a lower interest rate. Another alternative is to pay down the highest interest cards first.

June – Make Sure Your Family and Estate are Prepared in the Event of Death Do you have a trust or a will? If not, consider speaking with an estate-planning attorney. Depending on your assets, if you don’t have these parts of your house in order, the law decides who receives everything you own.

Even young parents need a trust or will, so choose an executor and make a will or trust. Be sure to choose a power of attorney, who will act on your behalf if you are unable to do so. Once you have a trust or will, remember to review them every few years (or when your circumstances change). In fact, check in with your parents and other older family members—what plans do they have in place to protect their heirs and assets?

By scheduling a little time each month to focus on each of these areas, you will have a significantly updated financial plan by the end of this quarter. I’ll check in with you in July with an outline for third quarter. In the meantime, if you need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact me, I welcome the opportunity to assist other members of our community.

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SHARE thanks On Earth Day

This dream sounds like a little utopia, but then dreams are like that, aren't they?

By: Shawna Allard

care of neighbors and everyone taking care of the Earth.

I believe you have to have a dream before it can come true. My dream is neighbors taking

Shawna is a long-time resident of San Elijo Hills.

I have a delightful dream. The sky is robin's egg blue and clear as far as the eye can

You can reach her at www.divineknowing.com.

see. The birds are singing. The sun is shining. The breeze is ever so soft and warm.

In the dream, we are out for a family walk. It's Thursday evening and we are walking to the farmers’ market in the center of town. I love Thursday nights. There is always live music, fresh organic produce, and vendors selling delicious food. Call me silly, but I can feel the difference in the foods I pick up in my neighborhood farmers’ market.

As I look around, I see the world has changed. There are more people walking and biking around than when we first moved in. Most kids walk to school. They get extra credit for volunteer hours, because they volunteer to walk and reduce our traffic and pollution.

An insightful project was begun many years ago. Kindergartners began the growing of little sapling trees and these were tended with love and studied as part of science throughout the grade school years. Each child keeps his own sapling alive from year to year throughout elementary school. Part of graduation from 5th grade is to give back to your community. As the final class project, they plant the trees they have raised. Planting them along the path of the stream through town eliminates any extra water usage. In the Fall, families have the option to purchase a tree cutting permit. Select trees will be tagged for thinning and families have an option to cut down their own Christmas tree. All the money raised from trees goes back to our schools.

Composting is now part of the science program at schools. Lunch garbage is being recycled into dirt and fertilizer.

Not everyone embraced the first neighbor to have their own bee hive. More and more beekeepers cropped up among us and now we are known for our "Honey of the Hills."

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Every home has solar and collection for rain water. Many yards are partially devoted to growing produce. My neighbor raises chickens. At first I thought they would be noisy and messy. The cooing and clucking blends into all the other sounds of the neighborhood.

Kids giggling, dogs barking and the general buzz of the sounds of nature.

We have become known as the community with the lowest carbon footprint in the nation. We take pride in our community and our Green way of life. It wasn't without effort and intention that this community became what it was, but you might say we came about organically!

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FOUNDER’S CLUB

Karishma Sinnott, Karen Smith, SEES PTO, Shawna Allard, Brett Gottlieb,

Hometown Realty Mary Maloney & Steve Golden & Team The Jonville Team Nicolas & Jena Jonville & Team

Perfect Timing Auto Jerry Block & Team

EnBalance Lisa Gornall

Falco Creative Amy Falco

The Kitchen Skinny TK & Karen Smith

Little Car Productions Sonny Carrillo & Rebecca Condello

Mortgage Master Inc. Dennis Capps

San Elijo Hills Development

Debbie Lawes REALTOR, Realty Executives Grace Church

Lanni Insurance Dave & Lauren Lanni

Bev Paine Your San Elijo Hills Neighbor & Residential Specialist

Ariix Howard Kaloogian

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Karla Patino

The Hills Family Dentistry Derek & Shelly Martin

Classy Closet Nathalie Phillips

Insect & Rodent Solutions Frank & Mari Ogwaro

Square Root Design Studio Brian Johnston, ASLA

Nicolas Jonville, SEES PTO, Jeff Mata Would you like to be a contributing writer? We'd love to hear from you! editor@SHAREsanelijo.com

WhyKnot Yoga Julynah Philyaw The Sinnott Family John & Karen Overton

Walton Law Firm Randy & Kristen Walton

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