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Holistic Health in the Redwoods F ourth and fifth graders at Mount Madonna School study health in a weekly class that takes a holistic view of health, tapping into the serene 380-acre campus for learning.
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“We teach so much more than just physical health,” said teacher Kami Pacheco, “although of course that is important. Our bodies and minds and hearts are connected.” There are lessons in communication skills, conflict resolution, anti-bullying and inclusion, body image, nutrition, stress reduction, peer pressure, internet safety and media consumption, to name a few. “We’re also learning what it means to have a growth mindset…to see ourselves as works-in-progress,” Pacheco said. “It’s important for children to understand that failure is really just another step on the way to future successes.” Pacheco makes the most of the majestic outdoor areas at Mount Madonna School to provide opportunities for student meditation, self-reflection and journaling. “Redwoods” page 26
Do You Have Questions for Supervisor Candidates?
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By Jondi Gumz wo longtime members of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Zach Friend and Bruce McPherson, are not running for another term. This means voters must choose someone new. The election will be March 5. What are the biggest issues facing the county supervisors? Homelessness, Highway 1 traffic jams, too many trees overhanging power lines, not enough affordable housing, not enough expediting construction of homes destroyed in the 2020 CZU fire, not enough jail staff, not enough mental health staff, not enough cannabis revenue, not enough hydrogen buses to reduce greenhouse gases, not enough power to charge all the future electric vehicles. Something else? If you could ask the candidates a question, what would it be? Email your questions to me at info@cyber-times.com
“Housing Awards” from page 19 Monica Chicas, who resides in Contra Costa County and is attending CSU East Bay, said the scholarship is a lifechanging gift. She said she “feels blessed and honored” and that the scholarship will “allow her to focus on completing her assignments and attending classes, while also boosting her self-esteem.” Congratulating the scholarship recipients were members of Eden’s board of directors and scholarship committee; Eden’s President and CEO Linda Mandolini; sponsor U.S. Bank and many
elected officials including Congressman Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley. The scholarship awards celebration video can be viewed at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=0_jtMnUDm64. Eden Housing is a nonprofit with 55 years of experience providing safe and affordable housing that helps families stay secure, allows communities to thrive, and solves many of the pressing housing challenges facing California cities. Since inception, the nonprofit has developed more than 10,000 affordable homes. n ••• Learn more at www.edenhousing.org.