Del Mar Hills and Del Mar Heights first and second graders came together on June 7 for the Friendship Games at Del Mar Hills School. The games were the culmination of four months worth of friendships forged over pen pal letters; the pen pals met for the first time on Friday afternoon and exchanged a final letter and a new book. Children sat in pairs reading their letters and books before eating lunch together.
Earl Warren Middle School held its Spring Arts Festival on June 6. The event featured performances from the band, guitar and drama classes and digital media, new media and studio art.
Ashley Falls Elementary School recently held an Awards Ceremony to recognize students for a variety of achievements throughout the year.
Author Jim Cogan (http://www.jimcoganstoryteller.com) spoke to students at Solana Highlands Elementary School on June 3 about becoming an author and the art of storytelling.
Solana Pacific Principal Brian McBride was honored in a ceremony at Solana Pacific School on June 7. Former and current students, parents and teachers were all there, including new San Dieguito Union School District Superintendent Rick Schmitt, who is a former parent. Sixth grade teacher Mrs. Johnson gave a warm speech congratulating Mr. McBride on successfully taking the challenge of being the first principal of a 5th/6th grade school and combining the staff and teachers from two different schools into one cohesive team.
Dr. Carl Rossi was the special guest speaker for the Kiwanis Club of Del Mar’s June 3 luncheon meeting. Rossi is the current Medical Director for the new Scripps Proton Therapy Center. Rossi spoke to the members of the Kiwanis Club on the highly advanced form of radiation therapy, which uses accelerated elemental particles, such as protons from hydrogen atoms, to more precisely treat cancerous tumors throughout the body.
A ribbon-cutting was recently held for La Femme Chic. Under new ownership, La Femme Chic is a thrift/consignment store located at 415 S. Cedros Avenue Suite 140, Solana Beach,
As a travel writer with more than 60 countries on all seven continents under her belt, Cynthia Dial is used to bringing her notebook and camera along to record her adventures.
But for the most special moments, Dial takes a kind of mental snapshot, which she files away for safekeeping in her memory.
Four years ago when Mercedes Forster was a freshman at Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) she had the idea to share her passion for dance and to give back to her community by teaching dance classes to elementary school children.
Debbie Feinberg, a longtime Carmel Valley resident and a cancer survivor, has strong community ties, deep gratitude for her health and is motivated to give back.
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