Who doesn’t love to bargain shop and give back to the community at the same time? Last Saturday, April 28th, 2012, Torrey Pines High School held its 19th Annual Rummage Sale and Pancake Breakfast in order to raise funds for the student’s of Torrey Pines High. The event was nothing short of a success and […]
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Why do teenagers always seem to act their worst when they are home around their families? It’s true, don’t you think? We all become confused when we hear those stories from our friends about how polite, engaging, vocal, expressive, and endearing our little “teen angels” are at their house. And, when they tell you how […]
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On Tuesday, April 10th, Pacific Ridge School participated in an international event called One Day Without Shoes, which was created by TOMS shoe company. Taking their shoes off for a day, students and faculty helped realize and bring awareness to the fact that 40% of the world’s population does not own a pair of shoes. […]
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Just In Time (JIT) is a program that helps transitioning foster youth with opportunities for self-sufficiency through emergency support, essential resources, and caring personal guidance at critical junctures on their path to independence. Statistics show that 1-3% of former foster youth go on to graduate college; JIT sees to it that these numbers increase and […]
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Paying College Expenses for Your Grandchild? Here are some important things you should know. Grandparents have been helping their grandchildren obtain a college education for decades. There are numerous ways in which that can be achieved. The following are a few things grandparents in the Carmel Valley community should keep in mind as they contemplate […]
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In teaching private piano lessons for the past 10 years, I have observed that all students start piano lessons with enthusiasm and much excitement. However over time, some students struggle with their practice and progress, and lose their excitement and motivation. During this stage, parents often come to me distressed over the battle they are […]
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When parents fight, kids suffer. Most become worried and anxious. This is certainly the case for 9 year old Kaylee every time her parents get into a loud altercation in their home. The pattern is always the same. Her parents get into an ugly argument, call each other names, makes idle threats, and then go their […]
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When I watched the TOMS documentary One for One, I realized just how in need of shoes kids around the world are. For example, in places like Haiti and Argentina, kids can get a foot parasite called podoconiosis from persistent contact with irritating volcanic soil. Nicknamed “elephantitis” from the disfigurement it creates, podoconiosis affects four million […]
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Sage Canyon Elementary and Sage Canyon PTA celebrated Healthy Choices Day on Wednesday, February 29th. It was a huge hit with the students and teachers alike! Sage Canyon PTA’s mission statement reads: “…to promote the social, emotional and educational development of our students and to encourage parent volunteerism and community involvement in our school.” On […]
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Torrey Pines High School Key Club has been volunteering all over San Diego throughout the year. As the biggest Carmel Valley community service club at Torrey Pines High School, the Key Club never fails to gather groups of eager and dedicated high school students to help the community out in a variety of ways. Every week, […]
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At the Pacific Athletic Club in the heart of Carmel Valley San Diego, the fundraising season for Torrey Pines High School was officially kicked off on February 26th with a “Toast to Torrey” event that drew over a hundred parents and contributors from the community. This was a casual and lively mixer, with guests bringing […]
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Imagine a room filled with the energy of 100 women and teens, the rhythmic pulse of the best dance party music ever and the powerful connection that happens when people come together to support an important cause. This happened at the Zumba Fundraising Jam Sunday February 26th at the Pacific Athletic Club, it was a […]
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