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Sonya Wrisley Named Principal Of “School 39” On July 1, Sonya will pull up a chair at the district office and roll up her sleeves as she begins the exciting two-year adventure of designing “School 39”. Sonya will work closely with Superintendent Collins and the architects throughout the two-year process. The school will be a unique combination of K through 8th grade. It is slated to be a school of the future with plans to operate on an innovative level, or, as Sonya puts it, “do things in a different way than we do now. We still teach school the way we did 100 years ago. We need to prepare kids for today’s world.” Page 6

Teenage Lacrosse Players Host Tournament To Benefit Kids Fighting Cancer and Fulfill “Jessie’s Wish” Middle school lacrosse players from across San Diego, Coronado, Orange County and Temecula will gather on Saturday, May 19 at Maranatha Christian Schools in San Diego to play the first annual NEGU Challenge. NEGU, which stands for ”Never Ever Give Up,” is the motto and message of Jessie Joy Rees, a caring 12-year-old girl who was diagnosed with inoperable brain tumors in March, 2011.

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Del Norte KIN Club Fundraiser Follow-Up Last month we ran a story about an inspiring young woman named Katrina Stapleford who founded the Do Something Del Norte KIN Club - a humanitarian club that seeks to engage teenagers in charitable efforts. The clubs two most recent events just wrapped up with 20,240 packaged meals for hungry kids and 1,306 pairs of jeans for homeless teens.

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The Light At The End Of The Tunnel May is the month where you catch a glimpse of summer over the horizon. The light at the end of the very long tunnel is blinking. It’s off in the distance, but there is this little twinkle that beckons you, maybe even dares you to start thinking about summer plans. Depending on what age your kids are, you either get excited at the prospect of having the kids out of school or you get into “camp” mode. With a camp for every possible interest a kid may have, the task is both easy and difficult. It’s a weird place to be because there is so much to choose from that you end up second guessing yourself as to whether you have chosen the best camp for your child. No worries, kids love camp so you honestly can’t lose! I enjoy hearing what people have designed for their summer. I’m constantly asking, “What are you guys doing this summer?” I know lots of people’s plans, which for some reason to me is quite enlightening. It’s almost as if I am living vicariously through their vacations! You’d think I was going on all the vacations. Living vicariously through others is quite a bit cheaper and, if you have a vivid imagination like I do, it works great! Since I love to travel, I especially love hearing when people visit places outside of California, more specifically, places outside of the USA. One of my favorite travel stories thus far...................my cousin has a best

friend whose husband can be quite eccentric. Let’s call him “Bob.” Bob has decided that he wants to learn how to sculpt. Most of us would find a class somewhere in the near vicinity and go twice a week to our little onehour sculpting class and come home every night with a little blob of clay that looks remotely like the bust of Julius Caesar. But no, not Bob. Bob decided to rent an apartment in Tuscany (the Tuscany in Italy) for three months and hire a private sculpting teacher. There is a Neapolitan slang phrase “biatta a esse” which loosely translated, means “lucky for him.” It’s really hard to get across the true meaning that goes with the slang. Neapolitans can be so darned funny, but trust me, it’s an appropriate phrase and, seriously, ...........LUCKY FOR HIM! The truth is that my family has been on some pretty wonderful vacations. There is no need for my vicarious living. God bless my husband for putting up with all my travel revelations. One time I jokingly pointed out that I would never have crown molding because we spend all our money on travels. A good friend of mine was present when I said this and responded with: “Crown molding is a tangible addition to your house, traveling with your family is a priceless memory you add to your hearts.” Sigh, my friend is pretty wise. Whatever your plans are, I hope they are more of an addition to your heart and not your house. Enjoy!

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on your doorstep Sonya Wrisley Named Principal Of “School 39” Like most of you with kids at Oak Valley, I received a “Special Announcement” in my inbox from the school. “What’s this?” I wondered as I clicked on it. It was a letter from Sonya Wrisley, the fabulous leader of OVMS. Rather than explain what I read, I’ve decided to reprint the email here, in case you have not had the time to read it. Dear Oak Valley Parents, I have some good news, though it is also bittersweet. This morning, Dr. Robertson, Associate Superintendent of Learning Support Services, and I announced to my faculty and staff that I will be recommended to the Board of Education as the principal of the new K-8 school, currently referred to as “School 39”. The school will be located immediately north of Del Norte High School. This assignment will become effective July 1, 2012. I opened Oak Valley in 2005, and the past seven years have been wonderful. I am very sad to leave the Oak Valley family! However, it is a great honor to be asked to open yet another new school in this area, and I look forward to planning and developing a school that will serve children from grades K-8. I very much appreciate the support given to me by the Oak Valley parent community and feel very proud of the ways the Oak Valley school community has worked together in so many positive ways to benefit our students. Warmly, Sonya Wrisley Principal, Oak Valley Middle School Our Mission: Students are at the heart of Oak Valley, and meeting their needs is our first priority! It truly is a win-win situation because even though Sonya will no longer be the principal of OVMS, she will remain in the community as principal of “School 39”. Sonya Wrisley is a highly respected educational leader. She is a pacesetter, a visionary and she very much enjoys a new challenge. It’s this very thinking that has made OVMS the top middle school in the Poway District and it’s this very thinking that landed her the job at School 39. All candidates were called into the district office to learn whether or not they had been named to the position, but Sonya came away the winner and in

her own humble way, simply said “Wow, thank you.” She’s excited about the great new challenge and is thrilled that they had the confidence in her to do it all over again. Sonya will be sorely missed at OVMS. And likewise she will be quite sad to say goodbye. Her term ends on June 30. Sonya has begun the process with the district to select the new principal. One should be named no later than May 30. The new principal will undoubtedly uphold the incredible reputation of the school – a reputation that has parents coming from far and wide to try and get their kids into the school. On July 1, Sonya will pull up a chair at the district office and roll up her sleeves as she begins the exciting two-year adventure of designing “School 39”. Sonya will work closely with Superintendent Collins and the architects throughout the two-year process. The school will be a unique combination of K through 8th grade. It is slated to be a school of the future with plans to operate on an innovative level, or, as Sonya puts it, “do things in a different way than we do now. We still teach school the way we did 100 years ago. We need to prepare kids for today’s world.” Her job will begin with a great deal of research. She’ll visit other visionary schools such as High Tech High and High Tech Middle as well as Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad. Because the school will house such a wide range of ages, it presents its own set of challenges and this too will be worked into the research. The school will relieve much overburdened Stone Ranch Elementary, Monterey Ridge Elementary and Oak Valley Middle all in one fell swoop. Del Sur Elementary is also growing by leaps and bounds - the new school will help slow their growth as well. Sonya is excited at the prospect of getting everyone involved and is looking forward to sharing ideas with the community. Look for news about community forums, coffees and presentations. Sonya says that right now “This is totally just this really big dream.” Best wishes for the new school Sonya. Let’s all get busy thinking about how to help Sonya create the school of the future right here in our community!

Autism Walk To Take Place May 20 My name is Max Utter and I am the 16-year-old brother of Sam Utter, a child with Autism. Sam’s condition has inspired me to organize a charity event to help him and others with Autism. The event is an annual half-mile walk in 4S Ranch (Rancho Bernardo). This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday May 20 at 11 am at the 4S Ranch Community Park at the corner of 4S Ranch Parkway and Dove Creek Road (16118 4S Ranch Parkway) next to the 4S Ranch Boys and Girls Club. In our fourth year, we are expanding our efforts to contact residents and businesses to raise funds for Autistic children. One half of all of the donations will be used to help children with autism attend The Autism Society of America’s “Camp I Can”. The Autism Society of America is the largest charity supporting children with autism in the United States. “Camp I Can” is a summer camp designed specifically for children with autism to give them an opportunity to learn, grow, and enjoy a summer camp experience like their typical peers. The other half of the funds raised will be given to groups dedicated to early intervention programs, which can counter the effects of Autism before it gets very far. Our goal this year is to raise more than $5,000, and to contact 50,000 people on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube. To demonstrate vispag e 6 : ba ck a t th e ra n ch

ible appreciation for our donors that make larger contributions, we will display their names on a poster at our walk. We will list donors in the categories of: Diamond for donations of $1,500 or more

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on your doorstep Del Norte KIN Club Fundraiser Follow-Up Last month we ran a story about an inspiring young woman named Katrina Stapleford who founded the Do Something Del Norte KIN Club - a humanitarian club that seeks to engage teenagers in charitable efforts. The clubs two most recent events just wrapped up with 20,240 packaged meals for hungry kids and 1,306 pairs of jeans for homeless teens. Here is the recap written by Katrina herself. Thanks to Kat and to all the Del Norte students and local businesses for stepping up to help the less fortunate youth of our world. Feed A Child, Save A Life Food Packaging Event - Do Something Del Norte KIN Club & Friends and Family Community Connection (FFCC) Del Norte High School’s KIN Club recently successfully hosted the school’s first annual Food Packaging Event supporting the club’s mission of inspiring students to serve others while helping “kids in need,” both locally and globally. The “Feed A Child, Save A Life” Food Packaging Event had a two-fold goal and benefit: Simply, it engaged Del Norte students and community members in volunteerism and community activism in an effort to help save the lives of children who are at risk due to hunger and hungerrelated issues. A total of 340 student volunteers (approximately 22 percent of the student population at Del Norte High School) worked together measuring, mixing and packaging ingredients including soy, rice, dehydrated vegetables, chicken flavoring and a vitamin/ mineral packet to create highly-fortified, nutritious meals. In just 90 minutes, the students worked together in assembly-line fashion packaging 20,240 of these meals for children in need. Approximately 3,000 of these will be distributed to school counselors and teachers for distribution to the families of local youth, while the remaining 17,240 meals will be sent to dorms in Tanzania, Africa and orphanages in Haiti. The meals are scheduled to be shipped in May and will be distributed this summer. KIN Club Vice-president, Brandon Burrows will be traveling to Tanzania in June and will have the opportunity to work with the children that these meals will benefit. KIN Club Founder and Co-president, Katarina Stapleford explained, “Our intent with this event was to expose Del Norte students to a project that had guaranteed measurable results, had specific hands-on tasks for the volunteers to do and was fun – all while being done in an effort to help and feed others! Our hope is that the ‘spirit of giving’ will continue in these students’ personal lives, after experiencing that rewarding feeling of pride and inspiration that comes from volunteering.” Katarina continued to describe why KIN Club chose a food packaging event as the club’s premier volunteer project: “There are millions of children around the world that are living in crisis, including children here in San Diego. Things like food and clean water are human rights not privileges and our world has enough resources to feed these children and prevent them from dying from hunger-related issues. These easy-to-make meals are just one simple way we can make a difference and help sustain a child’s life. Hunger not only can result in starvation and death, but more commonly it also affects children with their ability to focus on their studies, and grossly weakens their immune systems causing other illnesses to take hold of their little bodies. Every child deserves a chance and providing a nutritious meal is one simple step.” The Del Norte Do Something: KIN Club raised over $5,000 to cover the event costs including the purchasing of the meal ingredients and shipping supplies and costs. The club received generous donations from Sprouts Markets and Nika Water, and also received a $2,500 matching gift from the Friends & Family Community Connection and recently was awarded a $500 “seed grant” from Do Something.org to support this project. w w w.ba cka tth e ra n ch - o nli ne .co m

Teens For Jeans Drive - Do Something Del Norte: KIN Club Collects 1,306 Pairs of Jeans For Homeless Teens The Do Something Del Norte KIN Club Teens For Jeans project collected an amazing total of 1,306 pairs of jeans for local homeless teens. The jeans drive ran for three weeks this spring and received an incredible amount of support from the Del Norte student body and the local community. Various outside businesses helped contribute to the club’s cause by setting up collection points in local offices and stores. Cymer Corporation and Sony Interactive in Rancho Bernardo involved their employees, and stores such as Starbucks in Carmel Mountain and Dream Dinners in Poway also helped collect jeans for the student group. The effort was part of a national campaign coordinated by Do Something.org. Thousands of schools nationwide participated, and Del Norte High School came in as one of the top schools in the country in collecting the most jeans. DNHS was ranked out #29 out of 12,800 schools that ran a drive.

About KIN Club.......... Do Something Del Norte: KIN Club is a student-organized club. It started this fall on the DNHS campus and has over 180 student members who have come together to make a difference while working on projects that offer basic necessities, hope and optimism to “Kids In Need.” Although we are a new school club, in seven short months, we have become the largest and most active one on the Del Norte campus. So far we have successfully implemented six service project programs and have provided over 1,250 volunteer hours of service to our community. Do Something Del Norte: KIN Club is part of the local Friends & Family Community Connection (FFCC) high school club outreach and receives support and mentoring from FFCC Coordinators.

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on your doorstep Teenage Lacrosse Players Host Tournament To Benefit Kids Fighting Cancer and Fulfill “Jessie’s Wish” Middle school lacrosse players from across San Diego, Coronado, Orange County and Temecula will gather on Saturday, May 19 at Maranatha Christian Schools in San Diego to play the first annual NEGU Challenge. NEGU, which stands for ”Never Ever Give Up,” is the motto and message of Jessie Joy Rees, a caring 12-year-old girl who was diagnosed with inoperable brain tumors in March, 2011. After her seventh round of chemotherapy, Jessie vowed to “Never Ever Give Up” and to encourage other children battling cancer to NEGU. Now, courageous teen athletes are carrying her message to NEGU™ to other courageous kids. Players ages 12 – 14 will participate in six tournament-style games from 11:30 to 6:00 pm. All athletes will play in honor of a child battling cancer with the patient’s name and photo taped to their lacrosse helmet. Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring new and unused toys to be included into JoyJars™ that will be delivered to children battling cancer. “JoyJars™ are one way the NEGU Foundation helps encourage courageous kids”, explains NEGU president and founder, Erik Rees. “We fill JoyJars™ with toys and fun items and deliver them to children who are hospitalized and fighting cancer.” According to Rees, JoyJars™ were inspired by his daughter Jessie. While undergoing radiation and chemotherapy at Children’s Hospital Orange County (CHOC), Jessie made it known that her wish is to send JoyJars™ to every kid in America who is fighting cancer – all 50,000+ of them! Jessie died on January 5, 2012 but her message and wish lives on. “Jessie was just a little younger than me when she died,” said 14-yearold event organizer, Ian Ross. “I think it’s really cool that we can play sports and do what we enjoy in such a way that it will benefit others and help make Jessie’s wish a reality.”

Tournament Specifics: DATE: Saturday, May 19 11:30 – 6:00 pm OCATION: Maranatha Christian Schools, L 9050 Maranatha Drive, San Diego, CA 92127 ADMISSION: FREE, please bring items for JoyJars™ Mad Libs, rubber duckies, baby toys (rattles, teethers, pacifiers), miniature Rubik’s cubes or Magic 8 balls, sports cards, small LEGOs packs, squishy or stress balls, Nerf® balls, dress up jewelry, small puzzles, stickers, playing cards, crayons, markers, or any new toy that can fit in a 64 oz jar through a 4” opening. All proceeds from the NEGU Challenge will be used to help the NEGU Foundation continue to provide hope and encouragement to children fighting pediatric cancer. Any businesses and individuals interested in more information on how they can participate, sponsor, or make a donation to the NEGU Foundation, please contact Sue Doc Ross at (619) 733-8980 or via email at sue@lamplightermedia.com. More info on the tournament can be found at http://www.eteamz.com/neguchallenge/ Pediatric Cancer Facts: · Every Day over 41 kids are told they have cancer · One in every 330 Americans develops cancer before the age of 20 · Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 15 · Despite these facts, childhood cancer research is vastly and consistently underfunded. About The NEGU Foundation: Founded in March, 2011, the NEGU Foundation was inspired by Jessie Rees, who lost her fight with two inoperable brain tumors on January 5, 2012. During her 10-month fight, Jessica inspired tens of thousands of people to NEGU™ in life no matter what! Her Facebook page (facebook.com/jessicajoyrees) alone has close to 145,000 people following what is quickly becoming a national story. The NEGU Foundation is all about “encourage-care” for patients and their parents so no one stands alone! The mission of the NEGU Foundation is Encouraging Courageous Kids. For more information on the NEGU Foundation, please visit www.theNEGUfoundation.org

OVMS Direct Ask Campaign With the 2012 school year quite underway and just about over, the Oak Valley Falcon Foundation still has goals to achieve. We have had such a great year already with the Direct Ask and the Fall Oktoberfest generating enough money to buy a Mobile iPad lab. The Foundation had a chance to thank its wonderful donors with a Donor Reception at the Ranch House in Del Sur. The celebratory event pag e 8 : ba ck at th e ra nch

was attended by Superintendent Dr. John Collins, Principal Sonya Wrisley, teachers, and our generous donors. We were able to showcase our Mobile iPad lab and discuss the educational benefits of this technology. With close to 1,400 students enrolled at Oak Valley, the Foundation is planning on another Direct Ask this spring to purchase an additional iPad lab. We need the participation of every family. For those who have already given, we sincerely thank you! Kirsten Black Oak Valley Falcon Foundation President 2012 Please see the OVMS section in this month’s Back at the Ranch for Direct Ask Campaign information.

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on your doorstep Saavy Interiors of San Diego Receives Houzz’s 2012 ‘Best Of Remodeling’ Award Savvy Interiors of San Diego, California has been awarded “Best Of Remodeling” 2012 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. The interior design firm specializing in residential remodels and decor was chosen by the more than 1.2 million registered members of the Houzz community. The Houzz “Best Of Remodeling” award for 2012 is given in two categories: Customer Satisfaction and Design. Customer Satisfaction award winners are based on homeowner members who rated their experience working with remodeling professionals in 12 categories ranging from architects, and interior designers to contractors and other residential remodeling professionals. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the 1.2 million members, also known as “Houzzers,” who saved more than 16.5 million professional images to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz site and iPad/ iPhone app. “We are thrilled that Houzz gives us designers a platform to inspire others, gives us visuals to help our clients personalize their own space and integrate technology into the design process,” said Susan Wintersteen, Interior Designer, Owner, Savvy Interiors. “With 3.5 million monthly unique users and 80 million monthly page views, Houzz has rapidly become the largest community of active remodelers, providing homeowners and design enthusiasts with first-hand advice from Houzzers who have been through the renovating and decorating process,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of marketing for Houzz. “This is a real stamp of approval for Savvy Interiors from the Houzz community and we’re thrilled to welcome them to this elite group of ‘Best Of ’ winners.” With Houzz, homeowners can identify not only the top-rated professionals like Susan Wintersteen, but also those whose work visually aligns with their own design goals. Homeowners can also evaluate professionals by contacting them directly on the Houzz platform, asking questions about their work and evaluating their responses to questions from others in the Houzz community. Susan Wintersteen lives here in the 4S/Del Sur community. Savvy Interiors began when Wintersteen started tapping into her talent for interior design she likely inherited from her grandmother — a respected interior designer in Orange County. “It started with my passion for designing interior spaces — often in my own home — that grew into working for friends and neighbors with remodeling, updating and renovating,” said Wintersteen, who has five daughters, ages 8 to 18, with husband John. Now, with nearly 10 years experience, Savvy is a full service interior design business, offering a wide range of interior design services. Savvy Interiors offers clients a unique combination of value, service and experience in creating home environments that look great, without the expensive price tag. “The value we provide to our clients comes from a comprehensive approach for almost any budget,” said Wintersteen. “We offer everything from flooring to furniture, from paint color to fabric — with the unique ability and expertise to ensure that it’s all cohesive. We have great relationships with specialty vendors, as well as professional contractors, that give us the opportunity to offer our clients great value in products and advice.”

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Del Norte Grad Nite Committee, Volunteers And Sponsors, You Are Deeply Appreciated! The key to our success rests in the people like you, who embody the spirit of greatness, by saying, “Yes I can, and so can you!” Thanks for your inspiring dedication and tremendous example to our school and our community. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, countless hours, and for being here from beginning to end. Words cannot convey my gratitude for your tremendous contribution. The credit for making our event successful rests with our dedicated volunteers - Thank You! ~ Tami Koch ~ Kim Donovan Nancy Casadona Gigi Hotaling Debbie Ludwin Corinne Campbell Helen LaBlanc Laura Millier Kathy Garrott Nicole Carusa Diane Urban Bernie Kidwell

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Thank you to the following wonderful families and businesses for your contribution to Del Norte High School’s “First in Flight” 2012 Grad Nite and Casino Night Sponsors. We appreciate and value your support. Family Sponsors The Koch Family Grandma & Grandpa Koch Grandma & Grandpa Somer The Jensen Family The Mutter Family The Burrows Family The Boney Family The Meyer Family Joanne Delia The Hotaling Family The Campbell Family Steven Flowers

Grandma & Grandpa Oliver Grandma & Grandpa LeBlanc The Casadona Family The Kidwell Family The Urban Family The Stone Family Jan Fonti The Young Family The Stark Family The Meyers Family The Cardena Family The Dorsey Family

Local Business Sponsors Aerial Action Sports - Randall Koch Event Designs Entertainment and Casino - Lisa Kivel Savvy Interiors - Susan Wintersteen Cute Cakes - Jill Reilly The Barrel Room and The Urge Iron Works - Michelle Brown Starbucks 4S Ranch Postal Annex 4S Ranch - Jennifer Harper Baskets with Bows - Jennifer Harper Salon De Claude and Spa - Claude Azar Flippin’ Pizza Capri Blu Bold Smiles - Dr. Bold Sweet Things Frozen Yogurt 4S Ranch Next Step College Counseling

Baker and Olive Dolce’ Pane e Vino - The Fonti Family Fioroni’s Latalian Fusion Cuisine Bodymax - The Bundy Family Shea Chic Boutique TRE Clothing Hollywood Tans The Brigantine/Miquel’s Lantis Nails and Spa Jerry Warner - Sushi party The Grand Del Mar MODA Hair Design Best Mobil Detailing Padres - 4 July 6 Omni Premier Club seats Visual Photography

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on your doorstep Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp Program Your 4S Ranch Boys & Girls Club is offering up some super fun summer camp! Each week is a different adventure. Registration starts on May 1 - sign up quick, don’t miss out!

Activities Include... Field Trips Swimming & Water Slide OF GREATER SAN DIEGO

Contests, Games & Parties Arts & Crafts

The Fun Starts J une 8 – August 17 with a variety of Theme Weeks… Wk #1 - Game On! Wk #2 - Go Green Wk #3 - Survivor Wk #4 - Star Spangled Celebration Wk #5 - Olympic Madness Wk #6 - Super Hero Week Wk #7 - Pirate Week Wk #8 - Wet and Wild Wk #9 - Mad Science Wk #10 - Can’t Stop the Beat

20% discount for each additional child

Space is limited, don’t miss out! 16118 4S Ranch Parkway

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$60.00 Membership Fee Membership valid July 1, 2012June 30, 2013

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*Scholarships available for those who qualify*

Summer Camp Fees:

*FREE Membership for military families*

CAMP VELOCITY [K-5th Grade] $99.00 per week/first child (includes 1 trip & 1 pool day/week) Registration includes summer camp t-shirt 20% discount for each additional child ADVENTURE CAMP [6th-8th Grade] $110.00 per week/first child (includes 3 trips & 2 pool days/ week)

Jack T. Nguyen—Site Supervisor jnguyen@sdyouth.org

Call or visit the 4S Boys and Girls Club for more information including rates and fees. We are located at 16118 4S Ranch Parkway, San Diego, 858-6762230. Site Supervisor is Jack T. Nguyen. If you would like information on fall or winter sports programs or about coaching a team, please contact Nate Fenlason, Sports Coordinator - 4S Ranch Branch, (858) 676-2230, nfenlason@sdyouth.org, www.sdyouth.org.

Schedule Day Camp Hours – 7:00 am-1:00 pm [M-F] Members must be signed up for summer camp to be at the club before 1 pm. All morning day campers may stay till 6 pm for no extra charge. Afternoon Hours (New Fee) – 1:00-6:00 pm [M-F] $25 per week/first child 20% discount for each additional child

library events 4S RAN CH L IBRARY ( 8 58 ) 67 3 -4697 www.4sranchlibrary.blogspot.com | www.4sranchlibraryteens.blogspot.com Library will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day

Special Programs Q & A with Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher. Saturday, May 26 @ 10:30 am. Meet and greet with mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher at the library.

Basic Computer Training in Farsi - Tuesdays at 8:30 am. Open for Farsi speakers interested in learning basic computer skills.

Play to LearnTime with Teacher Lee - Thursdays at 10:30

Fine Free Friday @ all SDCL Branches- Return your County

am and 12:00 pm. Music, Stories, Art and Fun! For children 5 years old and under. www.teacherlee.com

Citizenship Class - Mondays at 6:30

owned books, CDs, DVDs, or other overdue materials on the last Friday of each month and we’ll get rid of the fines for those items!

ADULT PROGRAMS

pm. Open for all interested in taking citizenship tests.

CHILDREN PROGRAMS

Thursdays at 4 pm. Arts and crafts for K-3rd grade students.

4S Book Worms - 1st Wednesday

Gentle Yoga with Patty - 1st and 2nd

Spanish Bilingual Story Time

Homework Club - Fridays at 4

of the month at 6:30 pm. Meet by the fireplace and share your passion for books with your fellow book lovers.

Wednesday at 9:30 am. Gentle yoga for seniors.

Baby & Me Yoga with Miss Courtney- 4th Wednesday of the

Join your fellow knitters by the fireplace every Wednesday evening and knit for fun.

month at 10:30 am. Yoga class for moms with pre-walking babies. Please bring a mat, a baby toy and a towel. Sign-ups required.

Basic Computer Training in Chinese. - 1st Monday of the month at 9:30 am. Open for Chinese speakers interested in learning basic computer skills.

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Knitting Circle - Wednesdays at 5 pm.

Yoga Meditation for Every Day Stress Reduction with Dr. Afshin Nahouvandi- 1st and 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6:45 pm. For 15 years old and above.

Friends of the Library Meeting- 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Become a member of Friends of the 4S Ranch Library and support your local library.

- 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 10 am. Spanish bilingual story and craft for children.

Crafts for a Cause - 2nd and 4th

pm. Students from Del Norte High tutor children from kindergarten through 9th grade. Registration required.

Baby Story Time - Tuesdays at 10:30 am. Pre-walking babies only. Enjoy this one-on-one lapsit activity that introduces babies to stories and songs.

Kids Yoga with AlexWednesday, May 16 @ 9:30 am. For 3 and 4 year olds. Signup required.

TEEN PROGRAMS

Preschool Story Time & Craft with Mrs. Z - Fridays at 10:30 am and 11:30 am. For Children 3 to 5. Mrs. Z.’s Story Times engage children and focus on the skills and concepts children need to be ready for kindergarten! Parents and caregivers get to see proven, modeled techniques to help their child succeed!

Science Lab @ the Library2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm. High school students only. Signup required. One-hour community service plus teacher approved extra credit.

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on your doorstep Noonan Family Swim School Hosts Water Safety Awareness Day May is National Drowning Prevention month. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14. Noonan Family Swim School (NFSS) is teaming up with the US Coast Guard, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Department, San Diego beach patrol, and many more for its second annual Water Safety Awareness Day on Sunday, May 20, from 1 to 4 pm at the NFSS 4S Ranch Pool located at 10710 Thornmint Road, San Diego, CA 92127. Learn about various drowning prevention strategies and gain basic selfhelp skills in an aquatic emergency. Participate in rescue demonstrations, learn about beach and pool safety and observe lifeguard demonstrations. Noonan Family Swim School has been providing the San Diego community with quality swim lessons since 2004. NFSS currently has facilities in Linda Vista, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, and Murrieta with a fifth pool in Carlsbad expected to open in June 2012. Noonan Family Swim School, 10710 Thornmint Road, San Diego, CA 92127. www.NoonanFamilySwimSchool.com

Del Norte Grad Nite Cinco De Mayo Fundraiser Please join us on Friday, May 4, for a Nighthawk Parents Nite Out! The theme is a Cinco de Mayo Casino Fiesta and the event will be held at the Ranch House in Del Sur. The evening begins at 6 pm and includes Mexican food, music, casino games, celebrity bartenders and prizes (drawings, gift baskets, balloon busts and more). The evening will wrap up at 10 pm. Tickets are $60 per person or $100 or a couple. The price includes Mexican style buffet, 1 drink token per person, $100 gaming tokens and dancing. To purchase tickets go to: http://delnorte2012.webs.com/apps/webstore/ or contact gigi@gigiscards.com or call (858) 613-0551

Wine, Dine and Win - all while supporting the POW! Foundation Fine dining, sumptuous wines, dancing, music, prizes and more are all featured at Taste of Our Towne, a fundraiser to benefit the POW! Foundation. Featuring our area’s finest restaurants and wineries offering samples of their signature sips and dishes, Taste of Our Towne will begin in the lobby of the PCPA with live music and an assortment of attractive auction items. Then, join us on the plaza for more music, dancing, delicious food and drink, fun, fellowship and more.

Live At The Oak Valley Theatre The Oak Valley Middle School Music Program will be holding their 5th Annual Benefit Concert, LIVE AT THE OAK VALLEY THEATER!, on Wednesday May 2 at 6:30 pm. This event features the OVMS Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Band, Choir, student and faculty soloists, and local professional musicians. Pizza, drinks, and baked goods will be sold before the concert starting at 5:30 pm. Proceeds from the event go directly to the OVMS music program. The price for the concert is $7 Adults, $5 Students and OVMS Faculty. Pre-order your tickets by contacting Jackie Marcum at ovmsmusic@yahoo.com. Tickets can also be purchased the evening of the concert. Tune-in to KUSI the day before the concert (May 1 between 7:40-9 am) to watch segments of the Benefit Concert’s dress rehearsal. See you there!

San Diego County Fair June 8 to July 4 The San Diego County Fair is set to begin on June 8 and run through July 4. The fair is loads of fun so pick a day or two and mark them on your calendar. The theme this year is “Out Of This World”. The fair will explore outer space - the wonders of the universe, exploration, science fiction and alien visitation! Events and shows include, Demi Lovato, Kenny Loggins, Switchfoot, Charity Horse Show and much, much more! Visit www.sdfair.com/ for all the info you need to plan your day and attend the fair!

Belmont Park Opens New Laser Tag Attraction Belmont Park, a seven-acre beachfront amusement park and entertainment center in Mission Beach, is excited to announce the recent opening of its newest attraction—RUSH Laser Tag—just in time for spring break and the summer season. Belmont Park’s new RUSH Laser Tag arena, with its post-apocalyptic theme, offers players 3,000-square feet of action-packed fun with the latest in laser tag technology. Not only is RUSH Laser Tag the newest attraction at Belmont Park, but it is the only arena in San Diego that includes a full arcade and a Mission Impossible-style Laser Maze. “RUSH Laser Tag arena has a 20-person capacity that is sure to have a surprise waiting around every corner,” said James Austin, attraction owner/ operator. The price is $7.95 a game or $15.95 for unlimited play. Belmont Park’s seven-acre beachfront amusement park and entertainment center is located at the corner of Mission Blvd. and West Mission Bay Drive in Mission Beach. For additional information in the San Diego Coaster Company, please log onto www.belmontpark.com or call (858) 488-1549.

SUMMER CLASSES

All proceeds benefit the Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation’s Arts in Education Initiative and Professional Performance Series. Be a part of this exciting inaugural event! Save the date: June 23, 2012.Tickets are $100 each (nominal handling fees apply).

JULY 9th - AUGUST 10th Toddler - 2 Years - Musical Ballet - Monday, Friday, Saturday Preschool - 3-4 Years - Combo Ballet/Tap, Tot Jazz -

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meet your neighbor Olivia Gastaldo - Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s “Girl of the Year� Olivia is a born and raised San Diego native. Perhaps you read about her in our March issue when she headed up a fundraiser in support of the very organization that is responsible for saving her life: The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. She has since been named “Girl of the Year� by the society and she does not take this honor lightly. “Being Girl of the Year is a great honor and I feel so blessed that I have the opportunity to share my story and inspire others to get involved with Leukemia Lymphoma Society,� said the inspirational teenager. Olivia is an amazing young lady whose positive attitude and nerves of steel rocketed her through the most dreadful of circumstances - a battle against cancer. As a child, Olivia and her family lived in North Park, but moved to Rancho Bernardo when she was five years old. It’s not a surprise that Olivia loves the beach, she surfs a bit and also enjoys snorkeling, but what she mostly loves doing is hanging out with her friends. She has a lot of very dear friends that she has known practically her whole life. Olivia also plays competitive volleyball and loves music and singing. Now 15 years old and a sophomore at Del Norte High School, she is a three-sport athlete playing volleyball, soccer and swim. Only five years ago, Olivia was a way-too-young 10 years old when she found out she had cancer. She was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) on July 6, 2006. On a family trip to New York, she began getting major leg pains but no one took it seriously. “She’s a growing kid - it’s probably growing pains.� But on their return trip home, the pains

became unbearable and she could barely walk. At Rady Children’s Hospital they discovered that her white blood cell count had all but exploded and it was here that she was handed her CML diagnosis. Olivia has never been one to shy away from problems and she was not about to change that attitude now. “I wasn’t scared, I knew I could handle it, I was more afraid for my family,� she says. When she finally did cry, it was only because one of her best friends broke down and sobbed. After much trial and tribulation the medical staff was unable to lower her white blood cell count. Finally, her doctor (whom the family adores) decided she was a perfect candidate for a new drug called Gleevec. The family held their collective breath as Olivia began her treatment on Gleevec. Tears of joy replaced feelings of despair as the family was told her white blood cell count had come back to normal. Her white blood cell count has remained normal and Olivia will have to take the drug her entire life, but when a miracle stares you in the face, it’s hard to feel bitter. In fact, Olivia is the complete opposite of bitter. She’s grateful and humbled by the entire experience. She feels completely indebted to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society and continues to champion causes to raise funds for the organization. If you wish to support Olivia in her efforts, please visit http://www.lls.org or go to www.nighthawks.com and click on “Olivia’s Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser - Halfway there!� on the front page. Olivia is not your typical cancer survivor, in fact in her own words, “My story will not end with ‘I was a cancer survivor,’ my story will end with ‘I made people aware’.� Looking ahead, Olivia hopes to start a Leukemia/Lymphoma Club at Del Norte next year. She is also looking forward to attending “Camp Reach For the Sky� in Julian this summer. It’s a super fun camp specifically designed for children from ages eight to eighteen who have or have had cancer. It’s a weeklong adventure filled with real camping activities such as swimming, archery, canoeing, wall climbing, hiking and campfires. Olivia has been going every year since she discovered she had cancer and she wouldn’t miss it for the world! If you want more info, visit their website at www.CR4TS.org. The skies the limit for Olivia, her future looks bright and we wish her all the best!

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school news Del Sur Elementary School REMINDERS...

Fun Run Is May 4th

All visitors to our campus must check in through the Administration Office at the front of the school. May 11 - Science Fair May 28 - Memorial Day Holiday June 7 - School Ends

DSE’s Third Annual Fun Run is right around the corner! Race Day is Friday, May 4 so mark your calendars now! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Marla Vandling at: marlavandling1@ yahoo.com. The first Committee Meeting will be Thursday, April 12 at 1:30 pm in the school lobby.

Meagan Power Selected District Teacher Of The Year We would like to congratulate Megan Power who was selected as one of three district teachers of the year. Megan was chosen as our school’s teacher of the year by her colleagues. She then, through an interview process at the district, was chosen as a district teacher of the year. This is an incredible recognition for Megan and our school. Congratulations Meagan!

Sweet Things Supports Our School This is a reminder that Sweet Things comes to visit us on campus every Monday (weather permitting). Frozen yogurts are on sale for just $3 each and the toppings are free! Also, when you visit Sweet Things in 4S, be sure to let them know that you are with Del Sur Elementary and the school will receive a 25% donation of each sale.

Box Tops And Labels For Education Contest Our “April Showers Bring May Flowers” Box Tops and Labels contest is underway! Collection sheets went home earlier. Each submitted sheet will earn a petal on your class flower, a coupon for a Free Otter Pop, and a Raffle Prize entry. The top 3 classes will earn a gift card of $50, $40, $30, respectively, for their end of year projects or parties. The contest runs through Wed., May 16, with winners announced at Friday Flag on May 18.

New Student Enrollment Please visit the Del Sur website for specific information regarding new student enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year. All current students will receive a survey in May regarding registration for next year. For information about the PEPP program, please visit the website at: http://www.powayusd. com/depts/lss/pepp/

5th Grade Parents - OVMS PTA Needs You! The Oak Valley Middle School PTSA has several openings for the 2012-2013 board. If you are interested or know of someone who might be, please contact Stephani Stone at stephanistone@yahoo.com

Bonus Collection Sheets Special thanks to all the families who sent in the Bonus collection sheets and Labels for Education labels for their recent promotion! Instead of the usual 220 points (enough for one playground ball), we were able to submit 4,400 points (enough for 18 playground balls!), by capitalizing on this opportunity. Your additional efforts really paid off, and we thank you! Again, all labels submitted were added to your classes’ “April Showers” contest count.

Running Club Sponsor Thank you, Gyminny Kids, for once again sponsoring our Running Club! Running Club is a program that takes place during recess on Tuesdays and Thursdays for our students. Without Gyminny Kids, we would not be able to recognize students with trophies and ribbons for their efforts. For more information about Gyminny Kids, please visit their website: http:// www.gyminnykids.com/

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school news Stone Ranch Elementary School Share Your Family’s Recipes

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The Bucketfiller group invites you to share your family’s recipes in the Stone Ranch International Cookbook. We will be selling the cookbooks at the International Fair and all proceeds will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The video clip link features Olivia Gastaldo (featured in this month’s “People In Your Neighborhood” section), who was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in 2006 and was named “Girl of the Year” by the Leukemia Lymphoma Society this year for being an activist in the fight against leukemia. Also featured in the video are two of Olivia’s childhood friends, Stephanie Goetz and Isabelle Everhart, and Olivia’s father, U-T San Diego reporter John Gastaldo. Copy and paste this link into your browser for Olivia’s story: http://vimeo.com/38245377 Remember that our stories connect us. So let’s share some family food history – and support a local girl’s battle against cancer!

May 9- Fun Run May 9- Kindergarten Enrollment May 15- New Student Grades 1-5 Enrollment May 17- Art Show/International Fair May 28- Memorial Day Holiday June 4- Yearbook Distribution June 6- 5th Grade Promotion June 7- Last Day of School

Important Information For Incoming Kindergarten Students Kindergarten/PEPP-TK Enrollment will begin on Wednesday, May 9 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm in the Stone Ranch Theater. Please check Stone Ranch Website for more information. Although the Kindergarten Readiness Act moves up the state’s entry birth date for kindergarten, PUSD will continue to offer enrollment into kindergarten or a two-year kindergarten program to all families whose child has a 5th birthday by December 2, 2012, including those children with November birthdays for the 2012-13 school year. The law creates a program called Transitional Kindergarten (TK), which is the first of a two-year kindergarten program for students whose 5th birthday falls after the legal entry birth date through December 2. The current Poway Extended Primary Program (PEPP) meets these requirements and is being renamed the PEPP-TK Program. Please visit www.powayusd.com/pusdsres/ and click on the “PEPPTK Parent Letter” link for complete information.

Yearbooks Plan ahead! Order your yearbook online at http://jostensyearbooks. com/?REF=A01084805

Community Corner Check the Stone Ranch Flyer Rack for information about enrichment programs. Poway Adult School is offering several Youth Enrichment Camps this summer. Check out the PUSD website for the list of programs and more information. Westview High School Summer Swim Lessons are being offered. Please check the flyer rack for more information. Kidstyme Enrichment Classes for the spring are being offered. Flyers are available in the flyer rack. Foundation Golf Fundraiser - Coming later this spring, the Stone Ranch Foundation will be proudly hosting a unique golf event to help our school. Stay tuned for details.

International Fair This year’s International Fair will be held on Thursday, May 17. Stone Ranch families are invited to represent their native country at this year’s International Fair. Each country will have a station to display information and various cultural items. This event is a celebration of the rich cultural diversity that exists in our school community. Please contact Carol Ware at cware@marykay.com if you have any questions or need additional information.

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school news Monterey Ridge Elementary School Kindergarten News If you have a child that will be attending MRES in the fall as an incoming kindergartener, please read the PEPP-TK letter on our website. Monterey Ridge will be holding a Kindergarten Parent Information Night on May 3 at 6 pm. Please note that although the State of California is in the process of determining new birth date cut-offs for kindergarten, Poway will continue to provide kindergarten to students who turn 5 before December 2, with both a one and two-year program. The following two links provide important information: PUSD Kindergarten Information Page: http://www.powayusd.com/kindergarten/ PUSD PEPP-TK Information Page: http://www.powayusd.com/depts/lss/ pepp/

Casino Royale - Save The Date Save the date! The Monterey Ridge Educational Foundation will again be hosting Casino Royale! This year’s event will be held at the fabulous Maderas Golf Club on Saturday, May 5. There will be dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, and lots of fun while we raise money to support our school. Tickets can be purchased online and at Friday Flag. If you would like to help with this event or you have an item to donate to the auction, please contact JoAnna Munafo jomunafo@gmail.com or Patricia Navarro patricia@floralfx. com. Can’t wait to see you there!

Pro Gro Day - Thursday, May 24 - Dismissal At 12:45 Please note that Thursday, May 24 will be a minimum day. We will dismiss at 12:45. The state of California, along with 44 other states have adopted the Common Core Standards. In an effort to be prepared for our focus on implementing the standards, we will be spending the afternoon in professional development session diving into the work. ESS will be open all day from 6:30 am – 6:00 pm. Families with AM only and/or Wednesday only contracts may attend ESS after school on this day. Please contact Ms. B.J. or Ms. Gracie for additional fee information.

Kindergarten Enrollment Monday, May 7, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 8, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grades 1 – 5 Enrollment Wednesday, May 9, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Friday, May 11, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

MRES Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten Information Meeting On Thursday, May 3 we will be hosting a Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten (PEPP) information meeting for all incoming Kindergarten/ PEPP parents. The meeting will take place beginning at 6 pm in the MPR. During the meeting, we will be sharing information about the enrollment process, expectations for student kindergarten readiness, what our instructional program entails as well as answering your questions. Our PTA will also be leading tours of the campus. We look forward to this opportunity to meeting our new parents.

Compass Learning Principal’s Challenge Runs Through May All students who achieve an hour a week from now until May will be treated to a movie night on the playground under the stars with nachos. Again, while all students at MRES are expected to complete a minimum of one hour a week of Compass Learning we decided to add a fun incentive for our students. You do not need to print out any reports or turn anything in to school. You can, however, track your child’s progress by checking her/his electronic backpack, which is located in the upper left hand corner, when your child logs into their Compass Learning program.

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We are working closely with the district to begin planning for next year and want to account for each and every spot available at MRES. A census form has been sent home for you to complete. A separate form for each child, except fifth graders, needs to be completed and returned. It is imperative that we receive one form per child. If you have not yet returned your form, please do so ASAP. Thanks in advance for helping us get a head start on planning for registration for next school year. pag e 16 : ba ck a t th e ra nch

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school news Oak Valley Middle School Reminder………. May 28 – Memorial Day (No School) June 7 – 8th Grade Promotion @ 9 am June 7 – Last Day of School (Min. Day – dismiss @ 12:28)

Recognition

After School Reminder This is an important reminder for all Falcons! After school all students should be off the campus by 3:10 pm unless you go to Choice, Homework Club, Math Tutorial or Organization Club. If you do not attend any of these, please make sure you are leaving campus in a timely manner. If you are going to one of the clubs, you must remain there for the entire hour.

Bike/Scooter/Skateboard Safety Expectations for riders of wheeled vehicles are changing to ensure the safety of all our students. Starting Monday following Spring break, riders of any skateboards, scooters or bikes will have to ride along the sidewalk to the front of the school. Once they get to the short sidewalk that goes to the front parking lot, they will dismount and push/carry their vehicle all the way to the bike/scooter rack and skateboard cage. This will be reversed for afternoon dismissal. The entire bus loop will then be off limits so there will be no riding on the blacktop where kids are gathering/playing before school.

OVFF Board Openings for 2012-2013 The OVMS Falcon Foundation has several openings for the 20122013 board. If you are interested or know of someone who might be, please contact Kirsten Black at kirstenblack68@aol.com

Lynne Lesh OVMS Classified Employee Of The Year Congratulations to Lynne Lesh, Counseling Assistant for being selected Oak Valley’s Classified Employee of the Year. “Lynne has so many responsibilities and makes changes daily to our Genesis. She never complains, is pleasant, and does it graciously. Every day she is faced with challenges, and yet is prompt and accurate with schedule changes.”

Kirsten Black OVMS Volunteer Of The Year Congratulations to Kirsten Black, Oak Valley Falcon Foundation President, for being selected Oak Valley’s Volunteer of the Year. “Kirsten has been a huge help the past two years serving as Oak Valley Falcon Foundation President. The role itself is a major time commitment and Kirsten has cheerfully met this challenge day in and day out. Despite a tough economy, she has been unflappable coordinating volunteers and community partners to help raise funds for our staff and students. One would think that serving as Foundation President would be enough in itself; however, Kirsten also finds time to volunteer her time and resources in the classroom as well. Additionally, her smile, good humor and energy are infectious. It is because of these reasons and many more than Kirsten Black exemplifies what it means to be Volunteer of the Year.”

Martin Reisert DNHS PTSA The Del Norte PTSA is looking to fill some key PTSA positions for the 2012-2013 school year. If you will have a student at DNHS next year, come join a great group of parents and keep current with what is happening on campus. If you would like to get involved or for more information, contact Kathy Garriott at kgarriott@juno.com.

Staff Appreciation Week 2012 Oak Valley Middle School was selected to be a California Distinguished School in 2011. This was due to the dedication and hard work of our teachers and staff. Let’s make them feel special during Staff Appreciation Week on May 7-11. PTSA is making plans and needs volunteers to donate or assist. Please respond to Cindy Collins, ccollins310@cox.net, (858) 312-1250, for more details or to offer assistance.

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OVMS Teacher Of The Year Congratulations to Martin Reisert for being selected Oak Valley’s Teacher of the Year. Martin was also chosen as one of Poway’s three district-wide Teachers of the Year. “Mr. Reisert brings to the classroom his vast knowledge of Science and Social Studies through his formal education and his world travel. Many days you can pass by his room and see him all dressed up in an outfit from the culture he is teaching about. There are artifacts that he’s gathered in his travels that he brings in for students to see and touch for themselves. Martin brings education ALIVE for students! Martin has tailor made his program for student success. The dramatic presentation of his lessons creates an “attention bubble” that captivates students. His refined lessons, coupled with PowerPoints, online notes, differentiated projects and tests connect students to what they are learning in a whole new way. Martin pours his heart into teaching, students and staff. Martin is the kind of guy that sees a need for assistance and dives into help. Whether it be flying to help people in Thailand after the Tsunami in 2004, helping create a foundation (Tehyathon) for one of his students with Spina Bifida, starting the recycling program at OVMS, helping people in Malawi, Africa…the list goes on. He’s as generous with his time, as he is with his wallet, and his huge heart.”

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school news Oak Valley Middle School OVMS Benefit Concert

Class Placement Requests

On May 2 at 6:30 pm, the annual OVMS Benefit Concert will be held, featuring the Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra, Choir, student soloists, professional musicians and much more. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Purdy at julie_purdy@starkey.com.

We are currently in the process of preparing for our new school year, 2012-2013, which involves class placement for our students. Since you are a wealth of information for us regarding your students, we encourage you to let us know what strengths, concerns, teaching styles, and any other information that you feel would help us in placing your students. Much consideration is taken when placing our students into classrooms. Our teachers collaborate with each other to find the right class for each student. We must be certain to balance all of our classrooms evenly. Keeping all of this in mind, we are not able to take any specific teacher preferences or requests from families for their students. Thank you for working with us on this task. We appreciate your support.

Oak Valley Falcon Foundation Direct Ask Campaign 2011-2012 Your child’s education is a priority at OVMS! Please consider making a donation to our Mid-Year “Direct Ask” Campaign. Thanks to the generous support of OVMS Foundation donors thus far, we have been able to purchase 40 iPads and two iPad carts for classroom use...Hooray! ....HOWEVER...... With close to 1400 students enrolled at Oak Valley, it is simply not enough. Our goal is to purchase additional Mobile iPad labs to accommodate our large student population. The cost is $30,000 and we need your help! We need the participation of every family. For those who have not yet given, please know that any amount makes a huge difference and is greatly appreciated. For those who have already given, we sincerely thank you!

6th Grade Parents: Immunization for entering 7th Grade Parents – In order to register for 7th grade, your child’s immunization will need to be up to date. Specifically, please be sure your child has had 2 MMR’s and the Tdap Booster.

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school news Del Norte High School Olivia’s Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser - Halfway There!

Active Parenting of Teens Series Begins

Due to the generosity of the students and community, Olivia is halfway to her goal of raising $10,000 in the fight against cancer. You can donate online or simply stop by Del Norte and make your donation in the office. (Olivia is featured in the “People In Your Neighborhood� section of this month’s issue.)

Learn To Swim Program Del Norte Aquatic Center is hiring Lifeguards and Swim Instructors for the Summer 2012 Learn-to-Swim Program. PUSD Student Employment Packets are available on the Del Norte Nighthawks website under the Aquatic Section /Job Opportunities Tab. Applications are being accepted now. Make sure to include your current CPR First Aid and Lifeguard certificate. Interviews will be set up for eligible candidates after Spring Break. See Aquatic Supervisor Nick Naiman after school at the pool or Senior Lifeguard Andy Avila before school at the pool.

Nighthawks Continue With Academic Excellence!! In Trimester 2, over 450 Nighthawks earned a 4.0 or higher GPA (Nighthawk Scholars) and over 160 students earned a GPA between 3.75 and 3.99 (Principal’s Honor Roll). Congratulations! For a complete list of students visit the Del Norte High School website.

Del Norte Grad Nite Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser Please join us on Friday, May 4, for a Nighthawk Parents Nite Out! It will be a Cinco de Mayo Casino Fiesta and the event will be held at the Ranch House in Del Sur. The evening begins at 6:00 pm and includes Mexican food, music, casino games, celebrity bartenders and prizes (drawings, gift baskets, balloon busts and more). The evening will wrap up at 10:00 pm. Tickets run $60/person or $100/couple. The price includes Mexican Style buffet, 1 drink token per person, $100 gaming tokens and dancing. To purchase tickets go online to: http://delnorte2012.webs.com/apps/webstore/ or contact gigi@gigiscards.com or call (858) 613-0551.

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Senior Grad Night Is Coming Up Del Norte High School’s “First in Flightâ€? Grad Nite is nearly here! We are so excited to be able to provide our first senior class with this safe, all-night event at Party Pals. This is going to be a great celebration. We have about 45 more tickets to sell. The price for the ticket is $125. There are 155 seniors attending. We would love 100 percent participation. • Seniors need to be at Del Norte High School June 7 @ 10 pm to load buses. • Only cell phone and sweatshirt will be permitted on the bus and at the event. • Closed-toe shoes required. • There are no lockers or storage areas to hold items. • All Seniors attending Grad Night will need to have a ride provided for them at 5:30 am at Del Norte High School June 8. We need to make sure the kids get home safely from the all-night event. Please fill out the form (will be available on the DNHS website) with parents’ info and allowed drivers - we have great volunteers helping us all through the night. If you have questions or need more info, contact Tami Koch @ tamiwill@aol.com.

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Gardening for Hummingbirds and Butterflies It’s finally here. Spring has sprung and we can finally enjoy the height of the season. We can finally enjoy what we wait all year for: flowers. The abundance of flowers brings hummingbirds and butterflies. It’s such a joy to see these delightful creatures flying around the garden. These birds and insects are attracted to certain plants – those that you can purposely position in your garden. Hummingbirds need nectar from flowers daily. In fact, they will consume half their weight in nectar and insects each day. They suck the nectar out of tubular flowers using their curved beaks. Hummingbirds prefer red flowers, but will visit any flower that has nectar. Butterflies need nectar as well. Their tongue is not as long, so they rely on different plants than the hummingbirds. Because each plant has a different blooming and nectarproducing time, it is wise to plant plants with a variety of bloom times. That way, the hummingbirds and butterflies have nectar for a longer season. Plants that attract Hummingbirds: Abutilon Flowering Maple Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree Campsis Trumpet Creeper Gladiolus Gladiola Heuchera Coral Bells Hibiscus Lantana Kniphofia Red Hot Poker Leonotis leonurus Lion’s Tail Mimulus Monkey Flower Pytostegia venusta Flame Vine Salvia Sage Butterflies are attracted to similar plants as those that attract hummingbirds. There are several different kinds of butterfly species that are local to this area. Each type has their favorite plant. For a complete list, see http:// www.laspilitas.com/butterflylist. In addition to nectar-producing plants, butterflies also enjoy water sources. This could be a fountain, your sprinkler system or even a puddle. They also like to have areas to rest away from wind. Plants that attract Butterflies: Achillea Arctostaphylos Buddleja davidii Ceonothus Chrysanthemum maximum Cosmos Echinacea purpurea

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