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Sharlie’s Angels - A Story Of Survival, Strength and Support One of my favorite things about being Editor of this paper is that I get to tell stories that matter. I am so grateful to Rob and Rachel Hazen for bringing this important story to my attention, and for helping me with answers along the way. Rob and Rachel Hazen, and Jamie Pyatt are San Elijo residents, and they will be running in the St. George Marathon on October 1. By the time all of you are reading this article, this amazing group of people will have finished their “run for a lung”. Confused? Let me try to explain.

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Fall Family Traditions Last month I asked you to tell me what your favorite fall traditions are. First, I’d like to thank Denny, Samantha, Brooklyn and London for sending me their favorite stories that relate to the fall. I’d also like to thank Natasha and Courtney for their eloquent fall-inspired poems. We love that you sent us photographs as well — great job, children of San Elijo!

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Meet some of the New Teachers and Staff... San Elijo Elementary has welcomed so many new teachers and staff this year. We at The Fountain thought it would be fun to get to know some of our new teachers. Our thanks to our fabulous new teachers for taking the time to chat with us.

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“There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne

October. Isn’t it just the best month? The kids are back at school, and somewhat settled into a routine by now (we hope). It’s not quite time for all the crazy Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping, cooking and decorating. It’s that wonderful month in the fall when the weather starts to turn, and for whatever reason, the time that I take to do all sorts of strange, interesting things.

It started, I think, the year that the fires hit San Elijo. It was actually four years ago this October. I distinctly remember the phone call that woke me up at 2am. Do you? I remember packing, leaving, and being away from home, checking every few hours on the progress of the firefighters (God bless our firefighters and the amazing job they did). Do you know what I remember most? I remember finally driving back into San Elijo, into our driveway, looking at all the ash and dirt and thinking, “I’m so happy to be home.” And then I think I did what all of us probably did – I cleaned. We cleaned the outside of the house. We cleaned the inside. I don’t know why it got me on a tangent, but I cleaned drawers and windows and closets and cupboards. When I started to think about what was important to me, I realized what wasn’t, and now it seems like I do a fall cleansing, every year, in October. My husband will probably tell you that I’m making room for all the stuff that comes with Christmas shopping. Maybe that’s part of it, because I do love the holiday season. That’s the thing about October - you can use it as a “gap month.” You can be really good and start your Christmas shopping (if you do, don’t tell me, I’ll be jealous). You can use the month of October to finish up the cleaning that you didn’t do in the summer while the kids were home. You can take the time to make sure your will is updated, or that the batteries have been replaced in your smoke detectors. You can organize photographs or recipes.

If you’re not in that kind of mood, October is the month for hot chocolate nights and drives or walks around the neighborhood to look at Halloween decorations. October is the month where you mess with recipes for Thanksgiving (I really want to grill our turkey this year, so October will be my trial run on that). October is the time when you can pick leaves and pinecones with

your children and paint them for your Thanksgiving table. There are so many traditions that you can start (or continue) in the month of October.

Thanks to those of you who shared your favorite October/fall traditions with us. One family told me about a wonderful fall tradition that involves a picnic at a winery in Julian. The Kascoutas and Field families shared their love of “booing” their neighbors and friends. Riley Minjares (aged 8) loves that the leaves in San Elijo change colors and drop in the fall. There are so many tides that turn in the transitional month of October.

Most of all, though, October is really the time to take stock of your life thus far this year. Did you do a lot of what you wanted? Before the holiday chaos is upon us, this would be a good time to reflect on JanuarySeptember. It’s not too late to join the San Elijo chapter of Kids Korps. It’s not too late to get involved in a school fundraiser. I know you want to send in an article to The Fountain! It’s not too late! We had our third child three years ago this October - I’m pretty sure we still haven’t added him to our will. Hey, we’re still alive, it’s not too late for that either. I’m reflecting on a really wonderful year this October, filling in gaps, adding, changing, falling into the Fall and Holiday season completely prepared (well, that’s the hope, anyway). There is a French proverb that loosely translates to this: “Autumn is the hush before Winter.” Hush, and listen. Are you where you want to be?

Karishma’s Favor: First of all, I want to thank all of you who took the time and energy to send me poems, articles, recipes, ideas and pictures this month. I truly enjoyed every one of them, and am so thankful to you for your thoughtful words. May I ask for more? November’s issue of The Fountain will focus on “Giving Thanks.” So, why are you giving thanks this year? I’m asking the adults, and the children as well. Will you tell me why you are grateful today, this month, this year? I’d love to hear about it.

San Elijo Kids Korps - One Dollar. One Paper. One Day. The San Elijo chapter of Kids Korps will be participating in the 21st Annual Kids’ Union Tribune NewsDay on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. San Elijo kids will be selling a special edition of the Union-Tribune that features the advances being made and lives being changed at Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego. Last year’s event helped raise over $100,000 for patients and families at Rady Children’s.

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Network San Elijo! Don’t miss the We d n e s d ay morning networking group. Network San Elijo! meets at the PepperTree Hills Eatery here in San Elijo Hills every Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 am. Contact: Lauren Lanni (760) 815-7563

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Book Mobile The San Diego County Library Book Mobile will be at the Visitor’s Center parking lot from 4 to 6 pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

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Hills Women’s Club

SEHWC is a philanthropic and social group which includes women of all ages. Members live in San Elijo Hills and surrounding communities; they meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. For more club information, please contact Martha Kaloogian, SEHWC President, at sehwc@yahoo.com.

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

Look for Kids Korps’ members at San Elijo Elementary, Albertsons and in front of the Peppertree Hills Cafe from 7:45am-8:45am on Tuesday, October 25. On your walk, drive or bike trip to school or work, stop for a minute and buy a paper for a dollar. This small donation will turn into thousands of dollars as people across the county participate. All proceeds benefit Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego. For more information, email seeskidskorps@ yahoo.com.

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CLUBS & EVENTS monthly Women

2 Women Business Network The Women 2 Women Business Networking Dinner is a relaxed dinner/networking gathering for women. They meet on a Tuesday evening each month from 7 to 9:30 pm here in San Elijo Hills. Attendance is limited to 20 and membership is not required. $20 a person includes dinner. Contact: Shirley Benton (760) 744-7244

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San Elijo Running Club The San E l i j o Running Club meets regularly for a variety of runs. Beginners to seasoned athletes are welcome. Times and locations are subject to change, but you can find information about upcoming runs at http://www.meetup. com/runningmeetup/ or contact Dax at the number below. Contact: Dax Ross Dax@Larsenglobal.com (760) 473-5261

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Women’s Wisdom This networking group for women meets on the 4th Monday of each month here in San Elijo Hills from 6-9 pm. Contact: Judy Foster judy@womenswisdom.net (760) 798-4183

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

San Elijo Hills’ Bosom Buddies Take on the 3-Day Walk If you’ve been walking in San Elijo over the last few months, chances are you’ve run into Lisa Kaltenbach and Kristin Veljovich, both of whom are training hard for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure 3-Day walk this November. It is a labor of love, and one that they take on freely and without complaint. However, it is a huge undertaking and one that is deserving of all the support that we can offer.

Lisa and Kristin will walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands of other women and men. Net proceeds from the 3-Day for the Cure will fund innovative global breast cancer research and local community programs supporting education, screening and treatment. Virtually every major advance in the fight against breast cancer in the last 28 years has been impacted by a Komen for the Cure grant. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day not only funds research for finding a cure for breast cancer, but also funds medicines and research in finding a cure for all cancers.

Lisa Lisa will be walking in honor of so many women that she knows and loves. Lisa will walk in honor of her dear friend Elle Woloszuk, her sisters-in-law Kathy Jo Mead and Diane Kaltenbach, and her friends Anne Mowrer, Darcy Gonzales, Sharon Scott, Alyssa Gupton, Megan Currie and Nancy Zicari (some of whom are and have been San Elijo residents).

She is also honored to be walking in memory of Crosby Lawrence Wilmot, who lost his battle with neuroblastoma on August 4, 2011. Crosby was one month shy of his second birthday. What most of you don’t know is that the person who walks has to endure a number of hardships. We’re not just talking about the 60 miles in rain or shine. We’re not just talking about walking 20 miles in one day, then waiting in line to shower in a truck, and then camping all night long on a hard floor, only to do it all again for another two days. Lisa will walk with Kristin Veljovich as part of group SEH Bosom Buddies.

Kristin

Oktoberfest in San Elijo Hills

San Elijo residents are invited to attend the annual community Oktoberfest celebration from 3-6pm on Sunday, October 16, at San Elijo Park. Please remember to bring proof of residency to gain entrance (e.g. driver’s license with on-site address, utility bill, HOA statement, etc.). No one will be allowed to enter without verification of residency. No guests will be allowed. German traditions will be celebrated through food. Bratwurst, hot dogs, veggie dogs, sauerkraut, soft pretzels and apple strudel will be served. A beer garden will be available to residents 21 and older (must have photo identification in the form of driver’s license or ID). Four drink tickets will be given per household. For additional information, contact your Community Director, Christine Hurdle, at (760) 798-9015, or email churdle@waltersmanagement.com

Vendors needed for San Elijo Hills Family Swap Meet

Kristin is walking in honor of her two grandmothers, Raymonde Obremski and Camille Parajeckas.

Both grandmothers were diagnosed with breast cancer, and her grandmother Raymonde had to have a mastectomy. She died when Kristin was in eighth grade from other health conditions. Raymonde was a very brave woman and Kristin will be walking in her honor.

Kristin’s other grandmother, Camille Parajeckas, was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. She is still fighting this disease today, and it has now spread throughout her body. Kristin is stunned by her grace and strength in fighting this disease, and will be walking in her honor. Kristin will also be walking for her daughter. For her future. Because this disease is not going away. However, with the research performed and the education and awareness, there has been a significant increase in the five-year survival rate of those detected with breast cancer early. That is something worth fighting for. Something worth walking for.

In addition to all this, Lisa and Kristin each had to raise $2,300 to be eligible to walk. If you would like follow and track Lisa and Kristin’s progress as they prepare for the 3-Day walk this November, please visit their SEH Bosom Buddies team page. http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2011/SanDiegoEvent2011?team_ id=192180&pg=team&fr_id=1627

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The City of San Marcos Community Services is seeking vendors for its upcoming Family Swap Meet to be held in the San Elijo Town Square, 1215 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 on Saturday, Oct.15 from 8am-1pm. This event is free to the public and will feature the resale of items geared towards expectant parents, babies and children. For vendor applications or more information, please go to www.san-marcos.net or call (760) 744-9000.

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on your doorstep Save the Date for SEHWC and The Dr. Phil Show

Spaces Available at Raggedy Ann and Andy Preschool

Join the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club for fun and philanthropy as we attend a taping of “The Dr. Phil Show” on Tuesday, October 25.

The City of San Marcos Community Services is still accepting registrations for its Raggedy Ann & Andy Preschoolers Program, a recreational enrichment program for children aged 3 to 5 years. The program focuses on socialization skills with an introduction to academic concepts. Five sessions are offered throughout the year: Fall, Holiday, Winter, Spring & Summer. Children learn social skills while participating in arts and crafts, storytelling, outdoor play and learning fun.

The show will provide bus transportation to and from the taping at Paramount Studies in Hollywood. SEHWC asks for a donation of at least $10 for Women’s Empowerment Int’l., and the Dr. Phil Show will provide a $5 donation per guest for the SEHWC Scholarship Fund. Space is limited so please email us at sehwc@yahoo.com ASAP for further information and to reserve your spot on the bus!

Get Your Body Back, And Give A Little Back Body Back is an inspirational post-baby workout and nutrition program introduced by Stroller Strides, the successful San Diego-based company focused on getting moms feeling and looking fabulous again. Now, with every registration, Body Back will donate $50 to the San Elijo Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. Furthermore, the lady with the biggest percentage change will receive her next session at no cost (a $300 value)! Stroller Strides’ Body Back may be viewed online at http://www.strollerstrides.com/programs-locations/body-back.

New Stylist joins Silk Hair Salon Did you know that that San Elijo Hills has its very own hair salon? If you haven’t visited Silk recently, this is the time to go, because a new stylist has joined the team, and she is eager to meet all residents of San Elijo. Missy Toler and Maggie Lobo have been friends and co-workers for 10 years now. They met on September 11, 2001 and worked together in Carlsbad for many years. On a whim, Maggie left on a grand adventure to Alabama, where she worked at Dillard’s hair salon for four years.

Maggie came back to San Diego to be with family and friends last month, and is already back at work with Missy at Silk, right here in San Elijo Hills. Maggie joins Missy Toler and Marcy Puccio at this San Elijo location.

Silk is a full service hair salon for men, women and children. They specialize in haircuts, hair coloring, wedding styles and up-dos. They have knowledge and experience and know what works on different people.

Call for an appointment, or just stop by to visit – Missy and Maggie would love to see you. The hours at Silk Salon are: Mon-Sat - 10am-6pm

(760) 798-7180, Maggie’s cell phone - (760) 519-1860

San Elijo Holiday Boutique to be Held in November The City of San Marcos and the San Elijo Hills Women’s Club will present the San Elijo Holiday Boutique on Saturday, Nov.19 from 10am4pm at the San Elijo Recreation Center, 1105 Elfin Forest Road. This free event will include arts and crafts vendors, food, entertainment and a free children’s craft area. For more information, please call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net. pag e 8 : th e fo u nta i n

Registration Procedure for the fall session (September 6 – November 18):

Parents, come to the San Marcos Community Center located at 3 Civic Center Drive to fill out paperwork and pay registration fees. Please bring the child’s birth certificate and proof of residency via a current utility bill. Classes are held at the San Marcos Community Center, San Elijo Recreation Center and Woodland Park Recreation Center. The fee for San Marcos residents is $519 for Monday/Wednesday/Friday and $324 for Tuesday/Thursday. Nonresidents pay an additional $50 per session.

For class times at Community Center, Woodland Park and the small classroom at San Elijo Rec. Center, please call (760) 744-9000.

For Our New Residents – A Resource Guide: If you are new to San Elijo Hills, The Fountain would like to welcome you. We’d love to do a story about your family - tell us all about yourselves (you may think you’re too boring for the paper, but you’re really not!)

Moms Willing to Help If you need help finding a hairstylist, a pediatrician, a nail spa, information about soccer, gymnastics or dance lessons, we can help you. Contact Lisa Kaltenbach at lisakalt@hotmail.com and Lisa, along with Dianne Lewis, Nancy Schofield and Karishma Sinnott will point you in the right direction. Get Together for New Residents of San Elijo

Let’s get to know each other at a casual, park play date for children and adults. Whether you are a new family or you’ve been here for 10 years, this one is for you. Sunday, October 9, at the Gazebo Park, 4-5pm. RSVP to Lisa Kaltenbach, lisakalt@hotmail.com.

For “Post-Child-Rearing” Residents of San Elijo: Barbara is Here to Help You When you move to San Elijo it is easy to find your way around and meet others if you are a family with young children. You can’t help but run into other families out and about, and in attendance at community events.

But we know that San Elijo is also composed of other equally interesting residents, both new neighbors and longer term, who have not connected with their community. Many are no longer raising children, or maybe never had that lifestyle. It is a bit more of a challenge to locate each other, but if you are interested, we have a contact person for you.

Barbara Harlow is a four-year resident of Sagewood in San Elijo and has offered to meet individually or collectively with neighbors like herself. Barbara has experienced the lifestyle change of having ‘launched’ two young adult daughters, and also knows what is involved when you move to a new location. She would love to meet and assist you either in finding your way around, or in just making like-friends within our community. She also would love the input of others. There is nothing like meeting a neighbor, to feel part of a community. Email Barbara at barbaraclain@hotmail.com

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on your doorstep Biggest re:former – Heather Whelan Heather Whelan’s life completely changed last year when she read The Fountain (yes, we are taking some of the credit for this) and saw an ad from the gym re:form Fitness, asking for submissions for their “Biggest re:former” competition.

The “Biggest re:former” competition was a weight loss competition where the owners of the gym, Chris and Sarah, would choose people from all the entries and work with them to change their diet and exercise plan to facilitate weight loss. Heather was chosen along with another lady and together they started on their path of reform. Heather was so surprised when she found out that she WON the competition, not just between her and the other lady, but between all the participants at re:form fitness gym.

Heather says that she gained weight after her second and third children, and then tried all the fad diets to try to lose the baby weight. She started, at one point, to feel like she just lacked the energy she needed as a mother of three children. Now, she’s so proud of her accomplishment (as she ought to be), and is excited to try on clothes, hit the mall and go places with her family. Physically, she is energized and strong and mentally, she is happy to finally feel like her old self again, living life as she should be.

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Heather should not have been surprised - she worked out four days a week for three months with Chris, the owner. She worked with a nutritionist and learned how to change her diet to one that was more healthy and organic. She lost 20 pounds in the first three months - the smart way. Now, a year later, Heather has lost a whopping 40 pounds and 29 inches all over, and did it all sensibly, with a healthy diet and exercise.

AYSO San Elijo – Bringing the World’s Game Local! AYSO Matrix San Elijo Boys U9 – Labor Day Classic Champions The Boys U9 Matrix team were crowned Champions of the La Jolla Labor Day Classic Tournament. The boys battled against a tough Scripps Ranch team in the final game, scoring in the final minutes to break the nil-nil tie to claim the championship. Coming off of a fantastic weekend of soccer, the boys are well poised to enter the exciting Presidio League play.

Heather says her goal is to keep doing what she does - she works out four times a week at re:form, and eats sensibly. Of course AFTER she cheats now and again (her splurge is Mexican food), but she does it in a thoughtful manner, without going overboard.

Heather is a true example of how you can take your life in your own hands and turn it around. She thanks Chris and Sarah on a daily basis for helping her, and caring about their clients, and recognizes that she could not have done this without the unequivocal support of her husband, Danny, and children. Well done, Heather!

News From FC Sol

by Chris Fitzsimmons, Founder & Director

FC Sol hopes that everyone is having fun, and enjoying their fall soccer season as much as we are! The 2011 season is already shaping up to be a great season for the club, with both our competitive and recreational soccer programs in full swing.

Looking to take your game to the next level? FC Sol is proud to bring you FRIDAY NIGHT FOOT SKILLS AND FINISHING CLINICS! This program will be a six-week clinic beginning on Friday night October 7 at the lower softball field in San Elijo Hills. The clinics will be run by professional coaches from FC Sol. There will be two sessions every week. FOOT SKILLS from 5-6pm and FINISHING from 6-7pm. Cost is $10 per one-hour session or $15 for both. Get an edge on the rest of the competition in either your competitive or recreational program. These clinics are open to boys and girls ages 7 and older. Please visit our website for complete details at www.fcsolsoccer.org “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fcsolsoccer

San Elijo Hills 5K Run/Walk Are you ready? The Academy at San Elijo is proud to bring you the 6th Annual and 2012 San Elijo Hills 5K Run/Walk “Toughest 5K in North County.” It is never too early to start planning a healthy start to the new year!

Front Row (L-R) Matthew Zosa, Blake Conrad, Nicholas Larson, Zach Mcclellan Middle Row (L-R) Trevor Hawkseworth, Hieu Pham, Ty Boysen, Jimmy Ure, Reef Borja, Nicholas Rich

The 2012 San Elijo Hills 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday January, 2012. In 2011 the event grew to over 300 participants, and we expect this year’s event to be even bigger and better. More information coming soon. Complete details and on-line registration information is available on our website: www.theacademyatsanelijo.com

Back Row (L-R): Coach Stephen Ure, Team Manager John Rich

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in your backyard Sharlie’s Angels - A Story Of Survival, Strength and Support One of my favorite things about being Editor of this paper is that I get to tell stories that matter. I am so grateful to Rob and Rachel Hazen for bringing this important story to my attention, and for helping me with answers along the way.

Rob and Rachel Hazen, and Jamie Pyatt are San Elijo residents, and they will be running in the St. George Marathon on October 1. By the time all of you are reading this article, this amazing group of people will have finished their “run for a lung.” Confused? Let me try to explain.

Rob and Rachel decided to train for the marathon, just for fun. It was, in fact, one thing on Rob’s bucket list of things to accomplish. They decided that they wanted to bring awareness to the medical condition called Cystic Fibrosis, and in particular, to the wonderful spirit and inconceivable grace of their friend, Sharlie Ross Kaltenbach. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic defect that causes thick, sticky mucus to obstruct passageways in the lungs, digestive tract and other organs. This makes it increasingly difficult to breathe, and eventually leads to death.

Sharlie was diagnosed with CF when she was 14 months old. Soon after she was diagnosed with this disease, her mother gave birth to a little girl, Lexi, who was also diagnosed with CF. Lexi lost her battle with this disease when she was 14 years old. It was never expected that Sharlie would live much past her 10th birthday.

Sharlie lives in Discovery Hills, and has family here in San Elijo. She is now 32 years old, and has accomplished more than you can imagine. She graduated high school, continued her education, studied nutrition and healing, acts as youth leader at her church and has built a thriving home business. Perhaps the most important role Sharlie has held in her life is that of wife to her husband, Ryan, and mother to her four-year-old, Harrison. Right now, Sharlie has one lung that is working at 18 percent of capacity, and another that does not work at all. She needs a double lung and heart transplant as soon as she can possibly get it. She was recently accepted into the Stanford Medical Center for the transplant process, but you can only imagine how extraordinarily high her medical bills will be. This brings me all the way around and back to Rob and Rachel Hazen and Jamie Pyatt and their “run for a lung.” This group of friends has set up a website and is raising funds to help the Ross/Kaltenbach family as they navigate this new chapter in Sharlie’s life.

They are asking $1 for every mile they run, and $26.2 dollars is not a lot to ask for a cause as worthy as this. Maybe you can give less, perhaps you can give more. Maybe your children can host a lemonade stand, bake sale or

sell their art work outside the Cafe in San Elijo and donate the money to the website listed below.

It’s sometimes harder to ask for money than anything else in the world, and everyone will tell you that every little bit counts.

Rob Hazen told me that he was really conflicted about sharing this story with me but did so because it wasn’t about the attention that he would get for the marathon – it was about doing something to help someone that means a lot to his family. It seems like Sharlie Ross Kaltenbach has many angels on her side -- her husband, son, family, friends. Maybe, in our own small way, the residents of San Elijo Hills can join them in supporting one group’s “run for a lung” and one family’s incredible spirit. To donate, go to : http://www.giveforward.com/runforalung

For updates on Sharlie, visit : http://www.facebook.com/sharliesangels.

Goodies for a Good Cause

If you walked or drove by San Elijo Road on September 10, you probably saw this wonderful group of people selling lemonade and baked goods to raise funds for Sharlie Ross Kaltenbach. Their goal was to raise $500 to help towards Sharlie’s medical expenses. Can you guess what they made? A whopping $1,140! Every time you think you can’t make a difference by doing something small, think again! Thanks to Jessica Williams, Jana Cummings and Kelly Vroman. Also, thanks to the children - Rocky and Sophia Cummings, Anya and Gage Vroman and Nolan Williams.

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in your backyard City Makes Preparedness a Priority Chris Orlando: City Council Last month’s

blackout served as a timely reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness – especially as we enter the fall fire season. From investing in the latest technology to finding new and innovative ways to communicate information, the City of San Marcos has initiated a number of efforts to help its residents be prepared for an emergency. Mobile emergency operations center (MEOC) deployed

The City of San Marcos recently took delivery of a state-of-the-art mobile emergency operations center (MEOC) trailer. The MEOC greatly enhances the City’s ability to sustain both emergency and non-emergency operations during significant events and emergencies within the City or region. The $860,000 MEOC was funded, in part, by a $550,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The vehicle includes some of the most advanced technology available for managing and recovering from medium-to-large-scale emergencies.

Since it became operational, the MEOC has been used in several emergency situations. It played a key role in coordinating all of the safety activity earlier in the year when large scale explosives were discovered, and eventually destroyed, at a home in Escondido. The MEOC also served as the central communications hub during the recent Warner Springs fire. And, most recently, the MEOC provided the City with a stable and reliable command center during September’s blackout. Emergency alerts and information provided

In October 2007, portions of San Marcos, including most of San Elijo Hills, were evacuated during the county-wide wildfires. If you lived in San

Marcos at the time, you will recall that because the impact of the fires was so broad, getting information about what was happening locally in San Marcos was difficult. To address this challenge, the City launched the E-Alert system, which sends emergency notifications via email during significant events. During an emergency, the opt-in system provides updates about evacuations, road closures, and other critical local information. If you are interested in signing up for an E-Alert in case of an emergency, please visit www.san-marcos. net and sign up under the E-Alert tab on the homepage. This system compliments the County’s Reverse 911 system. Land lines in San Marcos are already included in the distribution list to receive calls from Reverse 911; however, if you have a cell phone or VoIP phone, you may add your phone number or email address to the system by visiting www. readysandiego.org. This fall the City will be rolling out a brand new tool for providing information to residents. San Marcos Public Radio AM 1610 is a new emergency radio station. This station will be a reliable source for local information during an emergency. Emergency response training offered

In addition to these steps the City is taking, it also provides residents the opportunity to learn how to help themselves during an emergency through its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course. The CERT course curriculum covers topics including emergency preparedness, fire safety, emergency medical operations and disaster simulation drills, and more.

The free training is held three times a year on 10 consecutive Saturdays. You can register for CERT training by calling (760) 744-1050, ext. 3405. More information about these and other programs is available at the City web site: www.san-marcos.net.

Families Encouraged To Participate In Enrichment Programs In October

Singapore Math Comes to Calvin Christian Schools

The City of San Marcos Family Enrichment Program (FEP) will host two special events during the month of October. Families will join together to design trick or treat bags on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7pm, at the San Marcos Community Center. Space is limited so register early.

Students at Calvin Christian Schools in Escondido will experience world renowned Singapore Math this fall. This innovative curriculum first gained worldwide recognition in the mid-90s when Singapore’s students were repeatedly ranked first in mathematics in the world. Terry Kok, Calvin Christian’s superintendent said, “We are excited about the implementation of a new math curriculum at the elementary level. Singapore Math is an exciting approach to math that emphasizes learning concepts and not just computation. As a result, test scores improve and students are better prepared for advanced math at the high school and college levels.” Further, Mr. Kok said, “Calvin’s teachers have received specialized training to use this new curriculum most effectively.” For more information about all of the excellent academic, athletic and fine arts programs at Calvin Christian Schools (preschool and K-12), visit their website at www.calvinchristianescondido.org, or call (760) 489-6430.

The Family Enrichment Program is hosting its annual Halloween Party on Friday, October 28 from 6:30-8:30pm at The Wood House at 1148 Rock Springs Road in San Marcos. Pre-sale tickets are available for purchase at the San Marcos Community Center for $3 per person, or the cost is $5 at the door. Cost includes crafts, treats, Bingo and other carnival games. Additional game tickets will be available for purchase at a cost of five tickets for $1. Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume! The FEP brings families together through arts, crafts, cooking and special events. The program is sponsored by the City of San Marcos’ Community Services Department. For more information, please call (760) 744-9000.

City Invites Youth To Audition For Frosty The Snowman The City of San Marcos Theatre West invites youth ages 7 to 17 to audition for “Frosty the Snowman” at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos on Monday, October 3 anytime between 5-8pm. Bring an instrumental CD and be prepared to sing a one-minute excerpt from a song. Also bring a school photo and a short list of past experiences you have had speaking, singing or dancing in front of a group. Beginners are welcome. The performances will be held at the San Marcos Community Center on December 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2 and 6pm). For further information call (760) 744-9000 or go to www.san-marcos.net.

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City Seeking Vendors For Children’s Craft Fair The City of San Marcos is accepting applications from students in grades K-12 who want to sell their homemade crafts at San Marcos Alive (Celebration of the Arts Street Fair) that will take place at the Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Drive on Sunday, October 23 from 10am-4pm. In addition to the craft show, the event will feature fine art demonstrations, art shows, and more than 20 hands-on art projects. Two stages of free entertainment will include live bands as well as performances by local community groups. Non-profit groups are invited to offer hands-on activities. For a vendor application or more information, go to www.san-marcos.net or call (760) 744-9000. the fountain: page 11

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kids of san elijo In His Words: Quinton Schluederberg It all started when my mom got an invitation for me to take a test at Johns Hopkins University. On the day of the test, I was wondering what type of test it would be. My mom had shown me some examples, and it was more like a puzzle than a test. When I got there, it was raining, sort of like a bad omen. (Note: I hadn’t studied AT ALL for the test.) We went into the university, and I started to feel a little queasy. We checked in with the examiner, and sat down. My sister Lauren had it pretty much made there, with coloring books and crayons to keep her busy. I was so worried about it (however, not as much as my mom) that I asked my mom if we could walk around. I watched the rain fall in the center of the university, and I was thinking in my mind, “What if they call on me while we’re gone? What if I do horribly?” We walked back, and the man called my name. He then escorted me to a closed room where I sat at the computer. I then realized the test was timed! Then, the man gave me directions to take the test. A few minutes later, it started. I can’t remember the questions, but they were unlike any others. I made it ahead of the time limit, and waited until they let us go out. Minutes later, I had to do a second part, and I zipped through it until it came to some weird patterns. Time flew by, and before I knew it, I was back at home, enjoying my day. Months later, I got an invitation in the mail, and that has led to current events. My whole family was surprised by the invite. I will be receiving High Honors awards from the Center for Talented Youth at John Hopkins University on November 5. Congratulations, Quinton! We can’t wait to hear all about it next month.

Smencils are Back! Every year, the fifth graders sell Smencils to raise funds for an end-of-year field trip called “Mission to Mars”. This year we have Halloween and Holiday flavored smencils that will be for sale the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month, between 8-845am, and at am/ pm drop off for kindergarteners. Special orders will be taken as well. To order your smencils, or if you have questions, email Pattie at pkascoutas@sbcglobal.net or Karishma at kjsinnott@gmail.com.

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Thinking Outside the Box - Zeek Liebentritt Zeek Liebentritt is a perfect example of a San Elijo boy who went above and beyond what was expected of him. Last year, in fourth grade, Zeek had to do a mission project. He was required to write a mission report on a mission of his choice. Then he was required to make another choice from a number of options offered to him by his teacher, Mr. Hogan (none of the options included making a movie or DVD). Zeek decided that he would visit Mission San Diego de Alcala, build a model, and in addition, he would make a DVD about his trip to the mission. So the Liebentritt family went on an outing to the mission, and walked through the exhibits, where Zeek took video and pictures with the assistance of one of his sisters. With his dad’s help, Zeek made his six-minute video, and with his voice as narrator, added music, and put it together. Then he took it one step further, he decided that since his sisters (who are triplets) were going to enter projects at the San Diego County Fair in the summer, he would do the same. So he entered his video in the “Computer Projects” section of the Fair, and won First place and “Best in Show” as a result of his hard work. Zeek is quick to point out that his family was very helpful and supportive. He thought the whole process was extremely enjoyable, and he especially loved looking in the Creative Youth Area at the San Diego County Fair for his project, which was hidden amongst the hundreds of entries. He’ll do it again next year, he says. He may enter a piece in the drawing competition, or he may do another computer project. Zeek learned that thinking outside the box and going above and beyond expectations has definitely paid off. He was acknowledged at the Elementary School flag salute by the principal, as a shining example of how our students can be exceptional. Congratulations, Zeek!

Dealing With Acid Reflux, Naturally – An Interview With Bodhi Lawes Bodhi Lawes is your typical 10-year-old boy. He loves spending time with his friends, riding his bike, harassing his older brother, playing video games and basketball. Like nearly all boys his age, he has a mountain of energy and a huge appetite. Needless to say, his parents started to worry when, over a span of three weeks, Bodhi started to have trouble keeping food down, and woke up several nights a week with severe nausea and vomiting. Their first stop was the pediatrician’s office where they were instantly told that Bodhi had acid reflux, and he was asked to see a gastroenterologist. As his discomfort continued, the doctors prescribed 30mg of Prevacid for a month, followed by 15mg of Prevacid for another month. Bodhi’s mother, Debbie spoke with her acupuncturist, Mina Parto, of San Marcos Acupuncture Clinic, and together they formulated a treatment of acupuncture followed by a change of diet that has been so successful that Bodhi is completely able to live without any medication at all. Bodhi has to be careful with what he eats. Much of his discomfort is caused by sugar, chewing gum, mints, chocolate, tomato products and spices. He is not allowed to eat after 7pm. He can eat fruit but needs to stick to fruit that is more alkaline and less acidic, like watermelon, bananas, apples (which also contains potassium which is good for treating reflux) and mango. Bodhi says that he does not miss the junk food that he used to eat. He did at first, he admits, but the effects of the junk food are just not worth it to him now. He is a wonderful example of how a change of diet along with acupuncture can treat acid reflux without medication. Bodhi Lawes’ story is a valuable lesson to us all. If a fourth grade boy can change his ways so as to help his body fight a condition without medication, then many of us can do the same. It has taken willpower, strength and determination to overcome the very uncomfortable, oftentimes painful effects of acid reflux, and he should be proud of himself for his efforts. Meanwhile, he continues to harass his brother, play basketball and act like your typical 10-year-old boy.

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kids of san elijo Fall family Traditions Last month I asked you to tell me what your favorite fall traditions

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are. First, I’d like to thank Denny, Samantha, Brooklyn and London

When the Owl hoots its last goodbye,

for sending me their favorite stories that relate to the fall. I’d also

The Bluejay sings in the bright blue sky.

like to thank Natasha and Courtney for their eloquent fall-inspired

So now we know morning is here,

poems. We love that you sent us photographs as well — great job, children of San Elijo! — Karishma In the Kascoutas family, during Halloween time we Boo our neighbors. We bring small gifts to someone’s door and quickly go away so no one sees us. We also go to Bates Nut farm to get our pumpkins and buy some sort of nuts. When we have pumpkins, we carve them and take out the seeds and cook the seeds up to eat them. We also eat hot dog mummies. Yummy. - Samantha Kascoutas

So let’s spread some joy and cheer!

- Natasha Shrivastava

Fall Leaves change red and brown Sweet treats on Halloween night Time to be thankful

- A haiku by Courtney Kascoutas

Brooklyn (9) and London (19 months) go to Julian in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas to see the lighting of the Christmas tree. Their parents, Thor and Angela, pack a picnic and take it to a winery where the girls eat, run around and watch the horses. There’s always an opportunity for photographs there, or at Julian, where the Georges like to walk, window shop, and eat at Romano’s before they watch the tree lighting. It’s a tradition that the girls will remember forever.

How to start the “Boo-ing” 1. Create a “Boo” bag/basket o’ goodies (this includes the poem, the Boo ghost and a bag of treats for the children) 2. Print a “Boo” gram - www.fountain-inc.com/halloween 3. Find your unsuspecting target 4. Make the “drop” 5. Ring the doorbell and knock 6. RUN!!! Thanks to Denny Field and Samantha Kascoutas for telling us about this favorite October tradition!

The Fountain would like to thank Fro-Yo Love for generously donating free frozen yogurt gift vouchers to the children who contributed to the paper this month. Thank you to the Tilley Family for their generosity and kindness. Fro-Yo Love is located on 300 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA. (760)744-3831

Halloween - A Short History and Some New Ideas The word Halloween was first used in the 16th century in Scotland, albeit as a different name – All Hallows-Even (evening), referring to the night before All Hallows Day (November 1).

Now, trick-or-treating is a customary tradition for Halloween, dating back to the Middle Ages, and the medieval practice of “souling”, where poor people went out and received food. In return, they prayed for the souls of the dead on All Souls’ Day (November 2). The practice of “guising” (or dressing up) was first recorded in North America in 1911 (www.wikipedia.org). And here we thought that Halloween was just about candy!

Speaking of candy, it seemed like a good thought to share with you some ideas for candy alternatives this Halloween. I cannot tell you how many children I know who suffer from Diabetes, and for whom Halloween is a day of torture and a test of willpower. For children who have acid reflux disease, the night of sugary treats usually brings on a terror that has nothing to do with ghosts, ghouls or horror movies. So it is for those children that we have decided to send out some ideas for alternative Halloween treats. w w w.th efo u n ta i n- o n li ne .co m

Popcorn - the movie theater favorite doesn’t just have to be for movie theaters. On a day when the children are bombarded with candy, a salty, buttery treat will definitely hit the spot. Fake Dracula Teeth and Creepy Spiders - reasonably priced in large bags at Party City. Pretzels - Pretzels and peanut butter, pretzels and cream cheese - so many ways for the kids to enjoy this savory treat in the post-Halloween days. Fruit snacks - It’s so easy to find healthy fruit snacks now as well - there are many that do not have artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Clif and Annie’s are two of our favorites. Granola Bars - there are many granola bars available in the market. Z-bars are packed with flavor and nutrients and are made with all natural ingredients. Moreover, they are easily available in boxes at Target. And there you have it - a short history, with some new ideas on how to celebrate a favorite holiday. the fountain: page 13

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Talking To Lynda Mcdonell About Our First Month Back At Sees Were you surprised at how smooth our first month back at school was this year? We know we have many new students and families added to our already growing school, but the first month seemed to go by seamlessly. Even parking doesn’t seem to be much of an issue anymore. If you’re using the correct lanes for drive-up/drop-off, the parking lot, or parking on Schoolhouse Way, you can see that really, with all the new changes, it is almost easier to dropoff and pick-up this year (with 140 extra students) than it was last year. We have many people to thank for that! How many of you thought that there was no way the school would be ready by August 24? Thanks to Matt Lucy from Lusardi Construction and Linda Luce, the district coordinator in the facilities’ department, and HMC Architects, San Elijo Elementary was in good shape to accept all the students that came back to school at the end of August. Mrs. McDonell would especially like to thank Mr. Palacios, Martin and Angelina for making our school the place it is today. Our custodians had to deal with chaos, unimaginable dirt, filthy surroundings and extremely high temperatures as they cleaned, mopped, swept and swabbed to return our campus to its former self. If you see Mr. Palacios, Martin or Angelina on campus, stop them and thank them personally for a job exceptionally well done. We did miss one person as we came back to school, and that was our second grade teacher, Ms. Mullane. Ms. Mullane is currently battling leu-

kemia, but her prognosis is good. She is taking her treatment now, and is hoping to be back at school for the next academic year. Since so many people have asked how they can help, the staff at San Elijo has set up a blood drive to help Ms. Mullane. You can give blood in her name at the San Diego Blood Bank, or on the San Elijo campus on October 4 from 1-6pm. The students at San Elijo Elementary are back to their regular routine of class, Science Lab, music, after school programs, recess and lunch breaks. The staff at San Elijo have already taught their first interactive discipline assembly. Mrs. Kalicki spent the time with our children having a conversation about being prepared, having the vocabulary they need to make good choices, the confidence they need to be supportive and proactive, and the problem-solving skills required on the playground. This is the first of three discipline assemblies, but a good start to the first interactive, studentinvolved assembly of the year. The PE staff and noon time supervisors have been through the same training as the children so that everyone shares the “Fill the Bucket” approach - we are trying to teach the children to fill each other’s buckets with thoughtful words, good deeds, and positive actions. Mean and hurtful words and deeds empty the buckets of our friends and lead to bullying, teasing and name calling which is not The Eagle Way of Life. Lastly, congratulations, SEES students for an API score of 947, up five points from last year. Our teachers, staff and students definitely SOARed!

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San Elijo Elementary has welcomed so many new teachers and staff this year. We at The Fountain thought it would be fun to get to know some of our new teachers. Our thanks to our fabulous new teachers for taking the time to chat with us.

Brooke Petruzzelli

Chrissy Calise and Brooke Green

What grade will you be teaching at San Elijo? How long have you taught this grade? Where did you teach before?

This year I will teach first grade at SEES. I have taught first grade for seven years and this will be my eighth year. I taught first grade for two years in Riverside County before moving to SD and teaching for SMUSD. I taught first grade at Knob Hill for five years. This is my sixth year with SMUSD.

Tell us about your family. Do you have children? How old are they? Do they attend school in San Marcos? I have been married for seven years to Mr. Petruzzelli, whom I’ve known all my life! We grew up together because our dads are best friends. Our families love to spend time together going to sporting events, taking vacations and having BBQs. I also have two sisters and no brothers. I was born and raised in Orange County, CA, where all of my family still lives. Mr. Petruzzelli and I live in 4S Ranch in Rancho Bernardo. We have no children.

What is the most important thing that you will tell your students about what you expect from them in the classroom? The most important thing I ask of students is to make good choices in our classroom. If students are making good choices, then they will SOAR!

What is your favorite book? Why? I love ANY book by Nicholas Sparks. I have read all of them…some of them twice! I especially love The Notebook, The Choice, and Dear John. I love his books because he tells love stories so well. I love getting “lost” in a book for hours.

What do you like most about San Elijo Elementary? I am so thankful for the kindness that the SEES community has shown me. Transferring schools is not easy! It’s been such a blessing to feel welcomed by the staff and the parents of SEES.

We teach fourth grade as a job share. This will be our fourth year teaching this grade together. Previously, Brooke taught kindergarten for three years and this is Chrissy’s seventh year teaching fourth grade (previously taught first and third). We just transferred here from Carrillo Elementary down the street!

2) Tell us about your family. Do you have children? How old are they? Do they attend school in San Marcos? We are both residents of this wonderful community! Brooke is married to Ryan, who is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Rancho Santa Fe. They live in Acacia and have two children. Kate is 3 years old and attends Pre-kindergarten at Jill’s Place in San Marcos, and Garrison, who turned 1 at the end of September.

What grade will you be teaching at San Elijo? How long have you taught this grade? Where did you teach before?

Chrissy is married to Chris who works for American Coast Title. They’ve lived in Venzano for almost five years with their three children: Caden is 5 and just started Kindergarten at SEES, Cambrey is 2 and a half and attends Big Futures Preschool in San Marcos and Cohen is just 2 months old.

I am very excited to be teaching second grade at San Elijo this year! This is my eighth year teaching second grade. For the past seven years, I taught at Cawston Elementary in the Hemet Unified School District. We previously lived in Temecula and moved back “home” to North County a year and a half ago.

What is the most important thing that you will tell your students about what you expect from them in the classroom?

Christine Dixon

Tell us about your family. Do you have children? How old are they? Do they attend school in San Marcos? My husband, Matt, and I live in Buena Creek area in Vista. Matt is a police officer for the City of Escondido. We have a 1 and a half-year-old daughter named Madilyn.

What is the most important thing that you will tell your students about what you expect from them in the classroom? I encourage my students to be “active learners,” where they are engaged and motivated in their learning. I want all of my students to participate, ask questions, talk about their learning and share their experiences. I am very lucky to be able to use so much technology in my classroom, including a SmartBoard, so it’s easy to get students excited about what they are learning.

What is your favorite book? Why? My answer as a professional is When Kids Can’t Read, What Teachers Can Do by Kylene Bears because it has been a “go to” book ever since I was a student teacher attending CSUSM. It is a book that addresses the students I have taught who have already given up on themselves at such an early age. It is a reminder of what I can do to help my kiddos believe in themselves and learn reading comprehension strategies that will lead them to success. My answer as a child at heart is Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson because, as a child, it was a book I often read over and over again. I still remember how I felt reading the book and how I visualized being “inside the book” (a skill I teach my students often).

We believe in them and want them to believe in themselves every day! The effort they put into their work every day will pay off in their achievements!

What is your favorite book? Why? Brooke: Good Night, Gorilla because it was the first book that both of my kids loved and responded to, and The Island of the Blue Dolphins because it represents fourth grade in California to me. Chrissy: The Help (I couldn’t put it down!) I too love our core literature in fourth grade like The Island of the Blue Dolphins and Esperanza Rising because these books are all about CA history and the children love them!

What do you like most about San Elijo Elementary? We both love the community sense that we are all part of each other’s success. You also can’t beat our commute to work!

What do you like most about San Elijo Elementary? Truly, everything. I walk around telling staff and parents that I am on Cloud Nine working here and I’m serious. I love the motivation and teamwork among staff members. I love the support and encouragement from administration and office staff. I love San Elijo families and their incredible support in their child’s education. Most importantly, I love the students for their motivation and their drive to succeed!

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school news Meet some of the New Teachers and Staff... Rhonda Michaels What grade will you be teaching at San Elijo? How long have you taught this grade? Where did you teach before? I am teaching first grade this year. I received my credential from CSUSM in May 2010. Last year, I taught at Paloma (also in SMUSD). I taught kindergarten as half of a job share team. I also taught in a first-second combo class as half of another job share at Paloma.

Tell us about your family. Do you have children? How old are they? Do they attend school in San Marcos? I have been a resident of San Elijo for over six years. I have two daughters - Nicole (10 going on 15) and Olivia (8). They are in fifth grade and third grade at SEES.

What is the most important thing that you will tell your students about what you expect from them in the classroom? The things I wish to teach my students are to be independent thinkers, to make good choices and to take care of each other.

What is your favorite book? Why? This is a tough one - I love to read and wish I had more time to do so! I have several favorites. They all have the same theme of being reflective and learning every day. Some of the books that have impacted me tremendously are A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving; Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert; and The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.

What do you like most about San Elijo Elementary? Another tough question - there’s so much to love and be grateful for in our school! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to give back to the community that has given my daughters and me so much. Our parents are so invested in their children’s success and education - their commitment to their children makes my job so much more fulfilling. Our entire staff is committed to the success of every single child (all 1,240 of them!) no matter what it takes. And there’s no way to forget our incredible PTO. They provide an incredible amount of support and resources to help make our school the amazing place it is.

P.E. with Bob Jacqueline Schluederberg has come a long way from her original line of work. She was a marketing coordinator for the world-renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer for 12 years, where she organized fundraisers and mixers for both congressional parties and prime ministers in New York, Washington, DC and Rancho Santa Fe. After all that she has now acquired her most important title yet – the “original” Bob. Bob (aka Jacqueline Schluederberg) started Bob back when her son was in first grade in Mrs. Stremel’s class. As a parent volunteer it was hard to remember all the new students’ names, so her solution was to call them all “Bob” and they in turn called her “Bob.” Time has passed and those first graders are now fifth graders and the name has stuck. This year, Jax has moved from Eagle Play to PE, and can now be found on the field, Monday to Friday, making sure the children of San Elijo run, jump, play, sweat and have loads of fun during PE time. PE will never be the same again!

Tessa Chong and Mary Baker What grade will you be teaching at San Elijo? How long have you taught this grade? Where did you teach before? This year we will be teaching fifth grade as a job share. This will be our third year teaching together, but our first year job-sharing in fifth grade. We have previously taught fourth grade together at Paloma Elementary. This is Tessa’s 10th year in the district and Mary’s 12th year in the district.

Tell us about your family. Do you have children? How old are they? Do they attend school in San Marcos? Tessa is a resident of this community! She is married and has two children. Aiden is 4 years old and Gavin is 3. They both attend Mission Hills Church Preschool in San Marcos. Tessa is looking forward to them attending SEES soon. Mary lives in Oceanside. She is married and has a 16-year-old son, Mason, who is a senior at El Camino High School.

What is the most important thing that you will tell your students about what you expect from them in the classroom? We work the first few days of school together so we can establish a positive, cohesive learning environment for our students. We feel this sets the tone for the year – that we are a team and even though we work on different days, we both have the same, high expectations of them both in their behavior and their work. We want to see our fifth graders challenging themselves and developing a sense of pride in their accomplishments.

What is your favorite book? Why? Tessa: The Giving Tree because it teaches the idea of always giving at such a young age and my boys love reading it at bedtime! Mary: This is such a hard questions for me – I LOVE books! I’ve got to choose the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, though. It was my very first read-aloud book back in 1998 before anyone had even heard about Harry Potter. It has been an absolute delight for me to watch an entire generation grow up with this amazing series that ignites imaginations in both young and old.

What do you like most about San Elijo Elementary? We both love how connected everyone is. We were welcomed immediately and have been given so much support as we transitioned to a new school and new grade. It feels like a big family and we are looking forward to the rest of this school year and many more to come!

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October 3 – PTO Meeting 6pm

Cash for Kids: The PTO would like to thank you for generously donating to the Cash For Kids Fundraiser! It was a great success! 100% of the proceeds will help fund programs such as music, Arts Attack, Accelerated Reader, instructional aides and more. Total raised as of mid-September was $18,000. Innisbrook Fundraiser: Parents, your child still has time to participate. It’s easy, go to www.innisbrook.com and place your order by Oct. 7. Up to 50% of the proceeds will go to SEES. Your child may win instant prizes and if they sell 10 items or more, they will receive a “Hank the Hippo” for their backpack. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Gallagher or Nilda O’Reilly at seesfundraisingevent@gmail.com.

October 17 – No School Grades 6-8 Only (Parent Teacher Conferences) October 21 - Monster Bash Family Dance (6-9pm): Come and move and groove with your family at our first ever Monster Bash...it will be a howling good time! October 24-28 - Fall Book Fair October 24 - Book Swap Collection Begins: Students can donate new or “gently used” books between October 24 and the end of November, which will then be sold for a nominal fee during Book Swap Fridays in December. October 26 - Book Fair Social (6-9pm): We encourage all SEES families to come in their pj’s and bring a blanket and flashlight as we celebrate our love of Bedtime Stories. Families can purchase pizza and ice cream and then enjoy some flashlight reading under the stars. Supplies for making bookmarks will be in the library and the computer lab will be open for taking AR quizzes. October 28 – Student of the Month Flag Salute and McDJ Day October 31 – Holiday Tree Sales Begin Note: A copy of the revised PTO Calendar can be downloaded from the SEES website. Several dates have changed since the original calendar was sent home in the Wednesday envelopes.

SEES Parent Volunteers needed for October! October is a bustling month and the SEES PTO is in need of parent volunteers for the following activities and fundraisers: October 5 - Walk to School Day - Volunteers are needed from 7:309:30am to pass out water, fruit, stickers and signs to walkers. Come join the fun! October 21 - Monster Family Dance - Volunteers needed to help decorate, sell raffle tickets and concessions October 24-October 28 Fall Book Fair - Volunteers needed for various customer service duties October 26 - Fall Book Fair Social - Volunteers needed to serve pizza, water and ice cream. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above activities/ fundraisers, please email sees_volunteer@yahoo.com. Jennifer Cangly & Jessica Wadley Co-VP’s Volunteer Coordination We love our volunteers!!

Thank You to Our Wonderful Community Aloha Printing – donated printing for the Cash for Kids brochure Albertsons & Big Apple Bagel – donated food for the Welcome Back Breakfast Veronica Martinez and Deputy Delocht from the City of San Marcos for coming out to speak about safety at our Welcome Back Breakfast Fro Yo Love - hosted our August dine out Cole’s Carpet - donated carpet squares for flag salute Hometown Realty - September Facebook promotion The Padres organization for our September Day at the Padres. Did you know that your online purchases could be earning $$$ for SEES? Every time you make an online purchase at stores like Amazon, Target, or Barnes and Noble and 1,000s of other online stores, you can earn money for SEES. If you are purchasing a Halloween costume online, a portion of your purchase could be donated directly to the school. Here’s how: 1. Go to GoodShop.com. 2. Enter “San Elijo Elementary” in the dialog box: “enter your favorite school here” 3. Click “Get Started.” 4. Click on your store of interest, shop, and a percentage (typically 2-7%) of your purchase will be contributed directly to SEES. To simplify online shopping and earn contributions for SEES, download the San Elijo Elementary School / Goodshop toolbar: www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/san-elijo-elementary-school Questions? Email seesfundraising@gmail.com for more information.

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October 5 - International Walk to School Day: Join families all over the world in promoting traffic safety and a healthy lifestyle as SEES participates in International Walk to School Day. Students and families can either walk or bike to school...this year we will have morning aerobics on the black top to get those bodies moving before school. Don’t miss the fun!

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est face if you’re running for the scariest) and just have fun with it. The more confident you are the more the judges will notice you. Remember, they might be taking pictures, so don’t be the vampire picking his nose. If you win something, give yourself a pat on the back (with what may or may not be a hand) and move on with your day. If you don’t win anything, it’s okay. There is only one winner for each of the contests so most people don’t go to win. Do it for the fun of showing everyone your great costume and for the fun of seeing everybody else’s. The SEMS Costume Contest is tons of fun so enjoy yourself and rock your costume.

Do you know what you’re going to be for Halloween? Well, make sure you wear your costume to school on October 31, Monday, and enter in the SEMS Costume Contest. The contest is held during both lunches on October 31 after everyone’s had time to eat. If you’d like to enter, decide which category your costume fits into. They are as follows: • Cutest Costume • Funniest Costume • Scariest Costume • Most Original Costume and • Most Classic Costume.

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Remember: You can enter in as many of the categories as you’d like. When the competition starts the PTO (or judges) will call out a category and whoever would like to go may get in line and parade around in a circle until the judges tell everyone to stop. Then, they will call out the name of the winning costume before moving on to the next contest. When you’re “on the runway” give everyone a big smile (or your creepi-

October is finally here and SEMS has some school events full of happiness and cheer! There is the thrilling school dance and red ribbon week. The fall dance is the first dance of the year. There is dancing, some snacks, and fun. The dance is Thursday, October 20 after school. Red ribbon week is October 24-28. Each day of that week has a different spirit day, so get ready to show your school spirit!

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By: Megan van Hamersveld With a month of high school under our belts, everyone has pretty much gotten back into the swing of things. We’re all just enjoying our 50-year-old school for its last month’s of archaic architectural existence. When we return from winter break, our makeshift campus, in what was formerly the parking lot, is supposed to be completed and the demolition of our creaky, beloved classrooms will begin. Incessant beeping of dump trucks and never-ending jackhammering often interrupts our vocabulary quizzes, making it quite hard to concentrate, but that doesn’t stop us from appreciating the rickety pencil sharpeners, paper-thin walls and shaky floors that we will soon have to bid farewell. Parking is definitely a hassle, seeing as our old parking lot is a pile of dirt and rubble. All students are required to park in the Pacific Lot that is conveniently located across the street from Arby’s. It’s rough, but we’ve got to make the trek together, day in and day out. Amazing supervisors and construction workers help us cross the street each day, so, Knights, if you get the opportunity, thank one of them, or all of them, for ensuring our safety and standing on the hot asphalt all day long. No matter how much we complain about the inconveniences of construction, we have to remember that those guys in hardhats are not hauling dirt around for their own enjoyment; all

that hard work is being done for us. Before we know it, we’ll have a gorgeous new school to match our super impressive new API score – 859! Congratulations, Knights, for ranking our school 7th in the county; that means we beat Mission Hills, Carlsbad, La Costa Canyon, and San Dieguito Academy. We improved our score by 29 points from the 2010 school year, and we plan to keep the numbers rising. We’re in the midst of a magnificent football season, so show your school spirit by coming out to support your beloved blue and silver. When those stadium lights come on, everyone gets so pumped and energy surges through the crowd like a lightning bolt. It’s an experience that you really don’t want to miss. Knights’ Regiment, SM Dance Team, Cheer, ASB, and, of course, our wonderful football players put their heart and soul into these games, so don’t pass up the opportunity to experience the magic that is created in that stadium on most Friday nights. Students with an ASB sticker get in for free and tickets are reasonably priced as well. Plus, the proceeds from these games benefit our school in ways I can’t even comprehend. Alright, guys, let’s make this fall season a great one. Work hard, get involved, and enjoy all the incredible events the school has planned for us. Go Knights!

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October 14, 10am, Lower Tot Lot, LUNA Moms Club, bregetfit@gmail.com

October 25, San Elijo Hillsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club and The Dr. Phil Show, sehwc@yahoo.com

October 3, 5-8pm, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frosty the Snowmanâ&#x20AC;? auditions, San Marcos Community Center, (760) 744-9000

October 14-16, Home Decorating and Remodeling Show, Del Mar Fairgrounds, www. showsusa.net

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October 15, 8am-1pm, Family Swap Meet, San Elijo Town Square, (760) 744-9000

October 26, 7:30-8:30am, Network San Elijo!, (760) 815-7563

October 5, 7:30-8:30am, Network San Elijo!, (760) 815-7563

October 16, 3-6pm, Oktoberfest, San Elijo Park, (760) 798-9015

October 28, 6:30-8:30pm, Family Enrichment Program, (760) 744-9000

October 5, 7pm, Family Enrichment Program, (760) 744-9000

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October 7, 6pm, Friends of Scouting Awards Dinner, (760) 689-8268

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October 8, 10am-2pm, Because I Care Community Fair, San Marcos Senior Center, (760) 744-5535

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people in your neighborhood Joe and Quinn Koller This month, we welcome a couple that has been in our neighborhood for just a few months.

Joe and Quinn own and work together at Slotright, a full service global and national advertising agency that focuses on digital advertising. It was a big leap of faith for both of them, but it seems to have paid off.

When Joe and Quinn Koller decided that they wanted to start a family soon, they thought San Elijo Hills was the perfect location. They have friends who live here, and that was as big a draw for them as was the dog park, which is perfect for the littlest Koller, a Shiba Inu dog named “Cherry.”

Both Joe and Quinn love nothing more than to take long walks on the beach and in the neighborhood with their dog, Cherry. Joe says that their fox-like dog was adopted two years ago from a Japanese couple who were leaving the United States for Japan, and has been an integral part of their family ever since.

Joe loves being able to surf when he has free time. He is also a professional artist and has been trained in photography. Quinn enjoys working out, the world of fashion, and her husband says she is an incredible cook.

Joe’s brother and Quinn were colleagues at Sony Playstation. Joe and Quinn have known each other for over 10 years, and have watched different boyfriends and girlfriends come in and out of each other’s lives. It was always a matter of timing, and the timing was never quite right, until, of course, it clicked into place, and they were married on August 28, 2010.

Cherry might find herself with company soon. Joe and Quinn hope to start a family in the near future, and they couldn’t have chosen a better place to raise a little one. We hope that the Koller family feels welcome here. If you see them walking around the neighborhood, or on the trails, stop and show them some of the hospitality that we are known for here in San Elijo Hills.

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nce upon a decade ago, my friends and I started a luncheon at work that we call the Recipe Club. It’s a really fun way for foodies to get together. We choose a theme a month, bring a home-made dish and copies of our recipes. What camaraderie we have built over the years! Instead of talking about each other over the water cooler, we stew about what to make for the next theme and challenge each other to cook up scrumptious concoctions.

Quick and Easy Broccoli Bake 2 pkg. frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1 egg, scrambled ¼ - ½ c. mayonnaise 1 onion, chopped 1 can mushroom soup 1 ½ c. cheddar cheese, grated

Cooks of all levels are invited, but there is one rule…the club is absolutely exclusive to those who bring a homemade dish—there is no free lunch or even taste-testing. So, the aromas waft down the hall to those who brought sack lunches, encouraging possible new members. We feel like we are eating at the king’s table with simply mouthwatering, mostly healthy, home-made, and sometimes home-grown, ingredients in dishes of all kinds. One member proclaims every time that, “This was the best Recipe Cub ever!” However, we have wanted to order pizza on several occasions when we were a bit brave with our choices – like bean month (still to this day, no one will admit that “bean month” was their idea). I am afraid to suggest butter or cream, but I want to. What fun it is to mull over the next theme at the end of each lunch! Some of our themes have been: international cuisine, family recipes, indulgent carbs (yum!), cheese, fondue, picnic food, salads, bacon, dips, five ingredients, crockpot cooking, and grilled sandwiches. We have been creative and had everyone draw an herb, spice or extract out of a mixing bowl. Chocolate

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was a theme, if you can believe it, we had quite a mix of savory and sweet dishes that day. Holiday themes, the food groups…we’ve not run out of ideas in 10 years! I think we are going to try cooking methods soon—fried, steamed, baked, bbq’d, broiled. One member is famous for her desserts! She can make dessert out of anything, let me tell you. Our next theme is leafy greens, and she is up for the challenge! We have volumes of recipes and have learned all kinds of tricks to fast and healthy cooking. In addition, we have learned tips on presentation, food storage recommendations, how to sharpen knives, buying in bulk and how to fix an oops. So, have I stirred your interest in starting a Recipe Club with your coworkers, neighbors, friends, or family? I believe my family ate from seven recipes back in time. If you have mouths to feed and Mom’s voice in your ear all the time saying that “you are what you eat,” you might try cooking as hobby for the sake of necessity. I did. Today, I have to say that Recipe Club has been one of my fondest memories, and I have graduated from being a cook to a being a chef! The Fountain will include a wine pairing with each recipe submitted. We’d like to thank Sabrina Lamberson, an Independent wine consultant with the Napa Valley Winery, WineShop at Home (sabrina@uncorkthebottle.com), for her expert suggestions.

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his month marks the four-year anniversary of a turning point in my life. Four years ago, I decided once and for all to lose those extra pounds and get into shape. You see, I was facing my 40th birthday and I remembered that on my 30th birthday, I had promised myself, “When I turn 40, I want to be in really good shape.” I figured, ‘no problemo’, I have a whole decade to pull it off, but somehow I found myself 60 days before my 40th birthday making a frantic call to a professional for some help. Not that I had been a total slacker that whole decade. In fact, I honestly tried really hard all through my 30s to get into shape. I tried all the fad diets. I joined gyms and even bought a Bowflex (I mean it worked for the Bowflex guy, right?). I exercised regularly. I always tried to choose the lean meat and the low-fat/non-fat versions of my grocery store favorites, etc. Still, as hard as I tried, I just seemed to continue slipping backward, rather than moving forward. At one point, I was 230 pounds, my hair was starting to thin and go grey, I had high blood pressure and I was sick at least a couple times a year. I was headed down a path that was not looking good. So, when my 40th birthday rolled around, it was obvious to me that none of my efforts were producing the results I wanted. It was time to try something different. I called a fitness studio that was just about to open and explained my situation. I went down there thinking my personal trainer would just run me around a bit and ‘bada bing bada boom’ in a couple months, I would look like the Bowflex guy. Well, I did make incredible progress by my birthday, but I quickly learned it takes a lot more than that to look like the Bowflex guy! As it turned out, this ‘birthday’ gift I gave myself became a turning point for me. It was only just the start, but today, four years later, I am stronger, leaner, more fit, more healthy, and...I am wearing smaller jeans than I did in high school. Better yet, I have not been sick or even seen the doctor for an illness in the last four years. To top it off, the graying and thinning of my hair has slowed to a snail’s pace. People who knew me back then will tell you I look like a different person. But, to me, what amazes me the most is that I feel like a different person. I have never felt so good and it just keeps getting better. So, what’s the secret? What clicked? Looking back, I just did not have the right information on how to get into shape. I have learned so much in the last four years about health, fitness and nutrition that it is crazy. And, now that I’ve learned what really works, I am passionate about helping other people that I know are in the same spot I was four years ago. I know how frustrating it is to work out and work out and sacrifice your favorite foods – all with minimal results. You feel like you try so hard and still you get nowhere. I worked so hard for so long, but what I needed to do was to work smart. What I have learned can be summed up like this.

You can have the body you have always wanted by following this simple formula: Proper Nutrition + Proper Exercise + Consistency + Time = The body you have always wanted Proper Nutrition: This one is key and it is something I was missing all along and didn’t realize. You can have the best trainer in the world and you can workout all the time, until the end of time, but without the right nutrition, you will never be in the shape you want. When it came to food, I tried to do the right thing to the best of my knowledge, but I didn’t have the knowledge I needed to support my goals. Proper Exercise: If you want to have something nice and toned to look at once you get lean, you need some muscle tone. Exercise along with proper nutrition will speed up the process – and here’s a secret – it doesn’t have to be a lot of exercise. I work out four times per week for 45 minutes each and that is it. The type of exercise all depends on your goal. You should be getting measurable results from your exercise program. If you’re not, it’s time to stop and take a look at what you’re doing. I hope that the first two items – nutrition and exercise – are obvious. These next two are equally as important. Consistency: Fitness is like a savings account. If you save only one month out of the year (say January) and then you don’t save anything for the rest of the year, come December you may be a little disappointed. But if you saved every month consistently, you’ll have something to be excited about come December. Time: Now, what if you saved consistently the next year and the year after that? It all builds on top and you get in better and better shape. I can tell you for the past four years I have rarely missed a workout, I am always working on improving my nutrition and I am in better shape than I was the year before. What I have learned from my own experience is that there is no magic bullet or quick fix when it comes to health and fitness. There is no pill, potion or magic machine that will give you the healthy body you desire. The only way to do it is through proper nutrition, exercise, consistency and time. If you leave any one of those things out of the equation, you will not reach your goal. Looking back, the sad thing is that I waited 10 years to take real action. The only thing I regret is that I did not start sooner (taking advantage of the time factor). It just takes a little knowledge and coaching to get you started, then your body takes over naturally. The key is to just get started and don’t wait for tomorrow because tomorrow may be too late. The best gift you can give yourself is to stop beating yourself up about how you can’t reach your goal, and instead, spend a little time learning why it’s not working and how easily it can be adjusted to get you where you want to be. I would be honored to help you get started on your journey and I invite you to call or email me and let me share all the things I have learned so you can have a head start and get where you want to be faster. www.heresWhatiDo.com.

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