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Contents november 2020

in each issue: 06 Father’s Day Local dad, Rob Weisskirch covers parenting topics from a dad’s point of view.

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Ten Benefits of Practicing Gratitude With Kids. Starting the gratitude habit with your kids puts them on a path to physical and emotional health.

by Sandi Schwartz

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How to Show Support for Small Businesses this Holiday Season. Monterey and Santa Cruz small businesses have been severely effected by the pandemic. You can help them get through the holiday season by going local. by Janeen Lewis

08 Grandma Says An experienced grandmother of two offers insight and advice.

10 Dear Teacher Two long time teachers answer your questions about your child’s learning.

14 Recipes: Perfectly Pumpkin Pumpkin is the flavor of the season. here are four pumpkin recipes your family will love.

38 Farmers’ Market Guide Find a farmers’ market for your fresh produce

on the cover

Jett McGee Jones is named after his great-grandfather, Corporal Fred B. McGee, a decorated war hero. Jett is an 8th grader at Santa Catalina Lower Middle School. Jett’s father is an active duty Marine and his mother is 2020 Armed Forces Insurance Naval Post Graduate Spouse of the Year. Jett volunteers at the community food bank as well as making comfort bags for the homeless.

Jett has one older sister.

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2020 Holiday Gift Guide.

Get expert picks on the hot holiday gifts for your kids.

by Elena Epstein

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Pandemic Staycation.

Head to Carmel Valley to “get away” close to home.

by Andrea Breznay

EDUCATION: pages 24-37 24

Private School Grid Monterey County

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Private School Grid Santa Cruz County

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Featured Private School. Get more detailed information on our featured private schools.

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Educational Activities for Young Explorers. Seven educational activities for busy kids. by Kimberly Blaker

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Five Tips to Ace College Entry Exams. Lessen test anxiety by utilizing these five tips.

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Eight College Prep Applications. Put your kid’s phone to good use by suggesting a few of these apps to help them navigate the college prep process. by Tanni Haas

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Charter School Guide. If you’re considering a charter school, we’ve outlined your options for both Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.

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Educational options!

Each November, we feature private schools in our annual education issue. This year we’ve added charter schools to the mix. While we have some excellent public schools in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, parents may want additional options for various reasons. On pages 24 and 25, you’ll find the essential private school grid with contact information and pricing for area private schools. You’ll find more detailed information on our featured private schools on pages 26-27. We’ve also included several articles on the topic, including educational activities for active kids (page 28), tips for acing college entry exams (page 30), and suggested college-prep apps for your phone (page 32).

This year we’ve included a charter school directory on pages 34-37.

While technically, charter schools are public schools (and free!), they can sometimes have a lot in common with private schools. There are lots of great choices for families throughout the area. Most have applications due soon, so if you’d like more information, don’t delay and contact your school of choice soon.

November marks the start of the winter holidays. We know it’s going to look different this year, but one thing that never has to change is a sense of gratitude. Teaching your children from early on to practice gratitude offers physical and emotional benefits. It can be so hard to find things to be grateful for when so much is up in the air, but it’s so worth the effort.

Check out Sandi Schwartz’s article on practicing gratitude with kids on pages 12-13.

If your family loves pumpkin as much as mine, you’ll want to try one or more of the recipes we included in “Perfectly Pumpkin” on pages 1415. We also have a holiday gift guide from our friends at the National Parenting Product Awards on pages 18-19. We hope that when you are choosing those gifts, you will consider shopping locally. Small businesses need your help! Janeen Lewis has lots of good suggestions on how you can shop locally on pages 16-17.

Finally, could you use a change of scenery? I needed one in a big way last month, and I got it by arranging a little “staycation.” I hope you enjoy reading about my weekend (with my daughter and granddaughter) at Quail Ranch in Carmel Valley on pages 20-21.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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ou may read this after our national election on Tuesday, November 3 may be over. Although notions of “government” are often abstract ideas for young children to understand, they understand little fragments of how democracy gets enacted in the household. Think about times when you vote on a choice–that is teaching about democracy. Do you, as a parent, ever veto a choice that has been made? That is government.

Do your kids ever try to lobby you to spend money on certain things or activities? That is democracy. These are the small ways that parents shape kids’ understanding of democracy and government.

I like the hope and optimism that comes with elections and the affirmation of re-electing officials doing a good job. I try to bring my daughter to the voting station to see how voting takes place. At home, we often talk about issues, and my sevenyear-old claims she has an opinion on the president. This year, we walked to the library’s voting box to drop off ballots and shared how important it is to vote.

My daughter is still a bit vague between city, county, state, and the federal government. She knows the town we live in and that the city has a mayor, who I have relayed it is kind of like the town’s principal. A few times, she has identified something

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that is “wrong,” like a broken swing and wants to tell the mayor that he needs to fix it. Her advocacy skills are just beginning. She also got to learn about the City Council when I spoke via Zoom to support a council member’s appointment. As a dad, these “life lessons” help kids understand how the world works and understand their place in it. I want my daughter to know that, in our democracy, people have a voice and that people work to make change.

This month also brings Veteran’s Day, which is another opportunity to teach kids how service members sacrifice their time and physical wellbeing to protect our country. Our community is blessed to have a large number of retired and active service members and their families whom kids can thank directly for their service.

Our daughter has friends whose parents were in the military, which helps her understand more of what the military does. On Veteran’s Day, we make sure that our daughter has a chance to talk to her grandfather, who is a veteran, to thank him for his service and to ask him questions about his time in the Navy. He served on a submarine, which I think my daughter thinks is like a mobile aquarium where colorful fish and mermaids swim by.

Nonetheless, his stories are passed on to her.

Father’s day by Rob Weisskirch

Lastly, this month also includes Thanksgiving. Like everything else, things are different this year, including the thankfulness. All this time at home has made me particularly thankful. I have my immediate family, health, job, money to pay bills, a safe place to live, etc. Thank you also to my daughter’s teacher and school (and all the educators out there) who have persevered in providing meaningful education with limited resources and little preparation. These days, I am particularly thankful for the beaches, parks, and open spaces that we can access, given how much time we now spend indoors. Thank you to the community of people who help raise my daughter. In addition to my wife, we are fortunate to have kind neighbors, delivery people, gardeners, public works employees, librarians, and random strangers willing to entertain the queries of a curious seven-year-old from a safe social distance. The list of thankfulness could go on. Developmentally, kids cannot recognize how much other people do for them. As parents, it is our job to remind them and acknowledge other people’s contributions.

For dads, this is the time to have conversations about being thankful, what that means, and how to show gratitude. Our elected officials donate their time and efforts on our behalf to make our community and government better. Those people in the military also provide an often unseen service in keeping our country safe. It may be acknowledging all the efforts Mom, Dad, siblings, and others do to keep things functioning in the home.

Research indicates that when children show gratitude, they are more likely to demonstrate kindness. So, as a dad, I am trying to cultivate that sense of gratitude so that kids will act more kindly in the world. Nowadays, I think the world could use more kindness.

Robert (Rob) S. Weisskirch, MSW, Ph.D., CFLE is a Professor of Human Development at California State University, Monterey Bay and is a Certified Family Life Educator. He and his wife are parents to a chatty, elementary school aged daughter and reside in Marina.

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grandma says by Tricia Vlasak

Planning a Safer Thanksgiving Traditionally, the holiday season is a chance to spend time with family and friends while celebrating our blessings. But, like all things 2020, this year promises to be a little different.

Families in general and, specifically, grandparents, are having to put a lot of consideration into whether or not they will be celebrating with family. Dr. Anthony Fauci recommends that “each family evaluate the risk-benefit of doing that. Particularly when you have people coming in from out of town.”

Adding to the risk is the colder weather in many areas in November, which will drive everyone indoors. Keeping in mind that any social gathering increases risk, there are ways to do it more safely. It will never be risk-free, but, with some effort, the risk can be reduced.

HEALTH REMINDERS It should go without saying, but it’s a good idea to remind potential guests to review a list of symptoms the morning of your gathering. A fever, runny nose, body aches, or cough should keep guests home (or at their hotel if they’ve already traveled). As guests arrive, have a table set up with hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes.

Take everyone’s temperature as they arrive. At this point, most people are used to seeing these things when they enter any building. Your home should be no different.

KEEP IT SMALL Even if you choose to have a family Thanksgiving, try to keep your gathering small. Official recommendation is to keep the gathering to under ten. Arrange seating to allow people to be further apart.

Add a table or two and separate chairs more than you usually would (three feet apart is recommended). Can you buy or rent an air filter or two? That will also help. If you have an outdoor area and the weather will allow it, plan to have your celebration outdoors.

Speaking of seating, it’s a good idea to put the children at a separate table.

They can often be asymptomatic and risk spreading the virus to older family members. This is also a good year to consider purchasing a prepared Thanksgiving meal. Doing so would avoid having people gathered in the kitchen together. It’s also your year to use paper plates and plastic utensils with no guilt. Throwing everyone’s plates and utensils away is less risky than gathering and washing dishes used by the whole group.

CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES Despite these suggestions, many will still not feel comfortable having a gathering. Elderly family members, and those with certain pre-existing conditions, may need to continue to avoid any social gathering. As heartbreaking as missing holiday time with family can be, it is sometimes

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

We’ll be camping, riding dirt bikes, and safely distancing in our family bubble.

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the most reasonable choice. Experts cite concerns about a “second wave” of Coronavirus infections in places where the numbers have decreased in recent weeks. In these cases, perhaps a “socially distanced” quick visit is possible? I have seen friends post photos online of visits with older family members sitting in camp chairs in the grass while the grandparents sit on the porch about fifteen feet away. It’s not optimal, but it allows for reasonably safe holiday visits.

As for my family, I have felt fortunate during this pandemic. My daughter and grandkids live close by; my son still lives at home, and my parents are about a two-hour drive away. We have created a “bubble” that we all feel relatively safe in. So, although our outside social activities have been curtailed, we still have each other. There is a good chance we will be camping over the Thanksgiving holidays so that we will be outside for our family meal. Another plus is our California weather! We will be spending time playing on our dirt toys.

It seems to be a good way to enjoy each other while staying distanced from others.

This has been a trying year for everyone, and frustration and tension can be high. With so many facing uncertain financial futures, continued worries about health, and social unrest all over the country, there is much to be concerned about. It can be hard to find things to be grateful for, and the holiday season may bring those stress levels to a head. However, I have also watched difficult times bring out the best in people. I choose to focus on the doers and helpers in these challenging times and look to them for inspiration. However you decide to spend the holidays. I wish all of you peace, health, happiness, and excellent food. tricia vlasAK is a mother, grandparent, and wife. She works in law enforcement when she isn’t writing about parenting, hiking with her dogs, or going on Jeep adventures.

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dear teacher by Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts

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Latest News on Cursive Handwriting, Reading Problems and Gifted Children Latest News on Cursive Handwriting Question: What is the latest on cursive writing? Is it making a comeback or gone forever? All my children have been taught is how to write their names in cursive.

– Love Cursive Answer: The decision of states to drop cursive handwriting instruction from their curriculum was definitely influenced by the dropping of this skill from the Common Core standards in 2010. However, by 2016 cursive instruction began making a comeback, especially in the South and is continuing to do so throughout the country.

Today, the older generation laments the passing of cursive instruction. But the younger generation questions its role in a time when both cursive and print handwriting are being replaced in schools by keyboarding on computers and typing on mobile devices.

Both advocates of teaching printing and/or cursive agree that each play a major role in child development and need to be taught. An MRI scan study has shown that they fire up a “reading circuit” in the brain that is not engaged in children when they are typing.

There is at the present time no conclusive evidence that learning cursive contributes to developmental gains in children. Research does show that it can benefit children with dysgraphia (a handwriting learning disability.) Plus, cursive handwriting is typically faster than printing and reduces the confusion between “b” and “d.” Most experts now say that one form of handwriting is no better than the other.

Is Child’s Reading Problem an Eye Problem?

Question: I just read the parent letter about her second grader’s choppy reading. This sounded exactly like what my son experienced. The school reading intervention program did not result in improvements, so I took him to a pediatric ophthalmologist who determined that he had an ocular misalignment.

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One of his eyes didn’t immediately focus on the word so he had to look at each word until it came into focus.

The problem was easily fixed within 90 days at no cost with daily vision exercises. Please get back to this parent and recommend an eye exam with a pediatric ophthalmologist (nonpediatric ophthalmologists may miss the problem). Our doctor told us that if this is not addressed at an early age, it is irreversible. – Solution Found Answer: Whenever a young child has a reading problem, both eyes and ears should definitely be checked out.

Thanks for the good advice for our readers. However, keep in mind most reading problems are not caused by a medical problem.

Choppy reading in second grade can be caused because students did not learn their basic phonics and sufficient sight words in first and also due to a fluency problem. Improving reading fluency is definitely a big part of the language-arts process. Not only does it improve comprehension, it also makes children confident oral readers in the classroom. Plus, fluency is one

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skill that is relatively simple to improve in students who don’t have serious reading or communication disorders.

Satisfying Needs of Gifted Child Question: I have a young son who learns things rather easily. He began reading at three. And now at five, he can add, subtract and multiply and understands fractions. He also can do his older cousin’s third grade work.

The local school placed him in kindergarten. Their policy is not to advance children until third grade and then for only one grade. He enjoyed kindergarten at first because he got to play and made new friends.

Once the class started to learn the alphabet and count to 10, he began to hate school because it was so boring.

We asked the teacher if he could bring his own books to read while the other kids did what he already knew.

She said that the books were not age appropriate.

Once the school closed due to the pandemic, we were able to have him

do challenging work at home. Now he is back in school in first grade and finds the work to be boring once more. Can anything be done in public schools for an advanced learner, or do we need to consider homeschooling? – Perplexed Answer: Your son is a gifted student.

While in kindergarten there were some benefits, he was learning socialization skills and acquiring some art and music skills. Many teachers would not have the attitude of this teacher and would have set him loose on the computer and in books to provide a more challenging curriculum.

If he continues in this local public school or its online classes, he will not be advanced until third grade.

You might want to look for a different public school or a private one that would let him do more challenging work in the classroom, skip him one or two grades, or let him take classes such as reading and math on a more advanced level while letting him remain in first grade for most of the day.

You also might consider homeschooling. There are many exciting possibilities. Homeschoolers may get together with other homeschoolers to offer an exciting curriculum on several levels. This is more like a school. Also, you could homeschool him and join other homeschoolers for field trips and special advanced classes.

Within your area, there will be other bright young children like your son. Become part of a gifted organization to learn of all the possibilities to give your son an education that matches his abilities.

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10 Benefits of Practicing Gratitude With Kids

When you actively practice gratitude you have fewer physical problems, sleep better, cope more effectively with stress and live longer! Starting the gratitude habit with your kids puts them on the path of emotional and physical health!

By Sandi Schwartz Only recently have scientists begun to study the benefits of gratitude. Vitamin G, as some like to call it, plays a critical role in happiness. Focusing on the positive boosts body, mind, and spirit. It gives us energy, inspires us, and transforms us. In a nutshell, it provides life with meaning by thinking of life as a gift. Don’t you want to give this gift to your children?

Top 10 Benefits of Gratitude

Dr. Robert Emmons is the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude. He conducted studies involving gratitude journals and found that when people regularly engage in gratitude, they experience measurable psychological, physical, and interpersonal benefits: • Feel better about their lives overall • Experience higher levels of positive emotions like optimism, enthusiasm, love, and happiness • Are kinder and more generous to others • Have fewer physical problems including pain • Exercise more regularly and eat healthier • Sleep better • Visit the doctor more regularly for checkups • Feel less stressed • Able to cope with stress more effectively and recover more quickly from stressful situations • Live longer–on average, being thankful adds 7 years to our lives!

How It Works

Why does saying thank you have so many benefits for us? When we count our blessings, we interrupt the cycle of negative and fearful thoughts, which allows the stress system in our bodies to recover. Research shows that when we are thankful, we love our lives and want to make sure we stick around long enough to enjoy them. Also, when we receive praise from others, our brain releases the chemical

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dopamine, which encourages us to do more to receive such praise. This makes us want to thank others and make them feel good as well.

How To Teach Children Gratitude

In her book 10 Mindful Minutes, Goldie Hawn explains that being thankful is not a natural instinct; children need to be taught how to do it. She asks parents to be a good example to their children by thanking them often. It is important to explain to our children why they are being praised. Another important tip is to be careful not to judge how our children express gratitude. Young children under age seven may not fully grasp the concept. It is not what they are thankful for, but that they are learning how to express gratitude that matters. If they want to be thankful for a toy, that is okay.

Keeping a gratitude journal is the backbone of gratitude scientific research. The basic instruction is to write down three to five points you are thankful for on an ongoing basis. Over time, you will begin to experience the benefits of gratitude such as stress reduction and optimism.

I tried the traditional journal approach when I first learned about gratitude and it did not work for me. I found it repetitive and boring, to be perfectly blunt. This is why I started my nightly ritual of the gratitude prayer with my children. That works for us, but each family needs to discover what is most effective for them. Plus, you don’t want it to become an annoying chore–it is supposed to make you happier after all!

On page 17, you‘ll find ideas for fun, creative gratitude journals using a variety of media. As technology changes and our children learn more about what they can do with computers, iPads, and iPhones, we should show them how to use these tools for something positive–for making them feel better.

I hope you enjoy saying thank you with your children in these innovative ways. You can mix and match these media as well, such as posting videos on your gratitude blog.

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Blog. My son just starting getting

writing assignments in second grade using a student blog site. He loves seeing his words online and gets so excited when classmates comment on his posts. Why not set up a family gratitude journal blog (password protected, of course)? You can even involve grandparents and cousins, no matter how far they live. You could introduce this idea at the Thanksgiving table and challenge everyone to

submit a post each week throughout the year.

2.Audio Recording.

Children love to hear their own voices. You can have them record their journal on a phone or iPad. Once you have the recordings, you can get really creative by posting them online for others to listen to or you can even put it to music and create a song or rap using highlights of what they said.

6 Ways to Keep Gratitude Journals With Your Kids

3.Videos.

Children also love watching videos of themselves. My daughter can spend hours watching herself on my phone. They will have a blast talking about what they are thankful for and watching it over and over.

Maybe have them pretend to be reporters and their gratitude is the news of the day. Or they can act out scenes from the wonderful moments they had.

4.Drawings.

For children who are more visual

or artistic, ask them to draw or paint what they are thankful for at the time.

You can then put the artwork together in a book organized by month or year.

Create your own handmade journal or take pictures and use Snapfish or an online slideshow to present the images.

5.Collage.

Looking for pictures in magazines or online to build a gratitude collage is a fun family project. And no artistic talent required!

All that cutting is also a great way for your child to build fine motor skills.

6.Family Gratitude Jar.

Make gratitude a family project by setting a large jar on your counter or table and placing strips of paper near it. Whenever a family member has a moment of gratitude, write out a simple note and place it in the jar. You can read the entries weekly or just pull out a few whenever you need a lift.

Sandi Schwartz is a freelance writer and mother. She has written extensively about parenting, wellness, and the environment. You can find her at www.happysciencemom.com.

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Pumpkin is the flavor of the season when Thanksgiving comes around, especially when used in desserts and sweet treats the whole family will enjoy.

Here are four delicious pumpkin treats your family will love!

Perfectly Pumpkin Pumpkin Loaf Nonstick cooking spray 4 eggs 3 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 2 sticks butter 2 cups sugar 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup walnuts, chopped Heat oven to 350 F. Prepare loaf and muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray.

1. In bowl, whisk eggs. Set aside.

2. In separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together. Set aside.

3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add whisked eggs and mix until

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blended.

4. Alternately add flour mixture and pumpkin puree to egg mixture, beating until blended. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.

5. Pour batter into loaf and muffin pans. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

6. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans.

Spiced Pumpkin Bars 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 4 eggs 15 oz can of pumpkin 1 2/3 cups sugar 1 cup cooking oil 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

8 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted) Pecan halves (optional) 1. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl beat together eggs, pumpkin, sugar, and oil on medium speed. Add the flour mixture; beat until well combined. If desired, stir in chopped pecans.

3. Spread batter into an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

4. Bake in a 350° F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

5. In a medium mixing bowl beat together cream cheese, butter, and

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vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth.

6. Frost pumpkin bars. If desired, top with pecan halves. Cut into squares.

Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Spiced Pumpkin Carrot Cheesecake Cupcakes Serves 12 1 box (14 ounces) pumpkin quick bread, divided 1 cup carrots, shredded 3 eggs, divided 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup pecans, chopped 3 tablespoons butter, softened Heat oven to 350 F. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.

1. In large bowl, stir 1/2 pumpkin quick bread package, carrots, 1 egg, milk, raisins and oil until blended.

2. Fill each cupcake liner 3/4 full.

3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, remaining eggs, sugar and lemon juice

until smooth.

4. Spoon cream cheese mixture over cupcake batter.

5. In medium bowl, use fork to combine remaining bread package mix, pecans and butter until crumbly.

Sprinkle evenly over cream cheese in each cup.

6. Bake 25 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack.

Pumpkin Caramel Spice Cake Nonstick cooking spray 1 box spice cake mix 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 1 cup water 1/2 cup canola oil 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups caramel sauce, divided 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese

2 tablespoons milk 1 cup powdered sugar 1 carton whipped topping Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray 9-by13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

1. In bowl, mix cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil and eggs until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.

2. Bake 30-33 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle of cake comes out clean.

3. While cake is hot, using end of wooden spoon, poke holes throughout top of cake.

4. In microwave, heat 1 1/4 cups caramel sauce.

5. Pour sauce into holes of cake. Let cool completely.

6. In bowl, mix cream cheese and milk.

Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing. Mix until smooth. Fold whipped topping into mixture.

7. Spread frosting over cake, pressing frosting into holes of cake. Smooth out frosting.

8. Drizzle remaining caramel sauce over frosting.

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How to Show Support for Small Businesses this Holiday Season

By Janeen Lewis

According to the Small Business Administration, there are over 30 million small businesses in America, and about half of all American workers either work for a small business or own one. More important than these numbers, however, are the people behind them. Local small businesses are often at the heart of communities, giving customers individualized attention and unique products.

With the challenging year most small businesses have had, sales from this holiday season are more important than ever. Delivery, curbside pick-up, Face Time orders and virtual classes are a few creative ways small businesses have connected with customers since social distancing began in March. Here are some ways you can support the small businesses you love while doing your holiday shopping.

Buy from the Moms and Pops. If you need something, think twice before you start clicking away at big box store websites. They will weather financial storms better than smaller

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shops. If you are staying home this holiday season, give business to small stores that you would visit during more normal times.

Show Up Big for Small Business Saturday.

Since 2010, the small business counterpart to Black Friday has been Small Business Saturday. It falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and gives customers a way to support small businesses in their neighborhoods while getting great deals on merchandise and services. This year Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 28, but if you can’t dedicate your time to that day, discuss it with your family and make your own date to holiday shop from local, small businesses.

Check in with your favorite businesses and see what deals they are extending past Small Business Saturday.

Order merchandise online if the local store gets the sale. If you are limiting face-toface shopping this year, buy online from your favorite small business.

However, if the local store is part of a bigger chain, make sure the local proprietor

gets the sale. If not, find another way to purchase items, such as curbside pick-up.

Take advantage of delivery. Some local stores are taking orders and payment over the phone, and then delivering to your doorstep. This not only stops face-to-face contact, but gives you a break from physically shopping during a season that is normally hectic.

Purchase gift cards or gift certificates for future use. Purchasing gift cards is an easy way to support a small business.

If there is a business that you frequent throughout the year, why not purchase more than you normally would for this season? It will give the business a boost, and save time for you later. Also, some businesses are able to send a gift card virtually to your email so there is no contact.

Check out merchandise using social media and electronic formats. If a store is using social media and Face Time to give you a virtual tour, take advantage of that service.

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email your order to the store and then use curbside pick-up or delivery.

Reach out and request. Want to do even more to support local small businesses? Call to find out ways you can give them your business during this unusual holiday season. Small business owners are getting creative, and they will probably be happy to share ways you can support them during this challenging time.

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Take a virtual class. Does your child’s favorite music instructor or sports coach offer virtual classes? Sign up for one now.

Are there any virtual subscription services you can order that will support a small business? Try them out! Some business owners offer a discount if you buy several lessons in advance.

Leave a Positive Review. If you purchase a product from a local small business and it’s amazing, leave a glowing review.

If you get friendly, efficient customer service, talk it up on social media. People often make purchases because a trusted friend has recommended a business. Be that friend to small businesses this holiday season.

Contribute to Go Fund Me. Some small businesses have started Go Fund Me pages to help pay employees and stay afloat.

Consider donating to one of these to keep your favorite small business operating through this challenging season.

In the spring, many small business owners were blindsided by the challenges social distancing created for their businesses. In the spirit of the season, support them during the holidays so they can remain a vibrant part of your local neighborhood.

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2020 GIFTS WITH A POSITIVE MESSAGE

Papa, Daddy, and Riley Riley is Papa’s princess and Daddy’s dragon.

She loves her two fathers! Families are made of love in this heartwarming story that shows there are lots of ways to be part of one. $14.99, ages 4-8 www.apa.org/pubs/magination/ papa-daddy-riley Healthy Roots Dolls Meet Zoe, who has learned to love her hair, specially designed with curl power that allows it to be washed and styled with real products. She wants all kids to love their curls too. $79.99, ages 6+, https://healthyroots dolls.com

y The Monke Mind Meditation Deck

Holiday IMAGINATIVE PLAY A Smart Girl’s Guide: Making a Difference Offers young readers a lot of ideas on how to spark change. Includes quizzes, tips and inspiration from real girls. $12.99, ages 10+, www.americangirl.com/shop/p/a-smart-girl-guidemaking-a-difference-gnw13 Cooking Class Global Feast!

44 Recipes That Celebrate the World’s Cultures Step-by-step photography feature children from a wide range of backgrounds preparing dishes that reflect their unique food traditions.

Includes a pop-out food passport, world language flash cards and flag stickers. $18.95, ages 8+, www.storey.com/books/cooking-class-global-feast/ Lulu the One and Only Lulu loves her family, but people are always asking What are you? This inspiring book includes a wonderful Note to Readers from the author, sharing her own experience as a multiracial person. $14.99, ages 4-8, www.apa.org/pubs/magination/lulu-one-only Courtney Doll, Book and Accessories American Girl’s first historical character in three years, is an avid gamer growing up with her blended family in CA’s San Fernando Valley in 1986. She’s a total ‘80s girl whose big, bright and bold ideas inspire today’s girls to find their inner hero. $140, ages 8+, www.americangirl.com/shop/p/courtney-doll-and-book-and-courtneysmeet-accessory-05bun03

Real-Action Fire Engine Features a ladder that extends to over 2 feet high and rotates a full 360 degrees, a retractable fire hose and more. The truck opens to reveal an exciting command with all kinds of authentic details built right in— from a radio and a computer to tools and gear. $49.99, ages 3+ years, www.lakeshorelearning.com center

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Gift Guide GET CREATIVE Squeakee the Balloon Dog An interactive balloon pet that’s part dog, part balloon. Bursts with personality with over 60 sounds and movements– barking, sitting and scooting. Inclusdes multiple touch sensors and responds to voice commands. $59.99, ages 5+, www.squeakeepets.com DinoMazing Egg Decorator Explore your inner paleontologist with this dynamic craft kit that’s two activities in one. Decorate and then crack open the shell to discover a surprise collectible covered in colored slime. $25.99, ages 3+, www.eggmazing.com/

Spirograph Scratch & Shimmer Create amazing art in a whole new way.

The glitter gears and wheels can be used with your own pens and markers on regular drawing paper as well $19.99, ages 8+, www.playmonster.com/ product/spirograph-scratch-shimmer/ Chocolate Pen New kid-friendly design automatically loads the pen with chocolate while the warming tray keeps it melted. At the touch of a button you can write words, draw designs, or use the 40 molds to make other fun shapes. $29.99, ages 6+, www.SkyrocketOn.com

Eloise the Elephant

This knit with a luxe ma rl grey yarn has the sweetest baby trunk and little tasseled tail. As pa rt of the cuddle + kind family, each doll sold provides 10 meals to children in need. $68+, ages birth+, ca.cuddleandkind. com/collections/ hand-knit-dolls/ products/eloisethe-elephant

GAME ON Trailz A light-hearted take on a strategy game where teams of shrooms and slugs face off to out-smart and outmaneuver each other. $14.99, ages 7+, www. playmonster.com/ product/trailz/

Veterinarian Practice with Pets All animal patients are lovingly treated and nursed back to health with all need equipment included in this detailed play set. $59.99, ages 3-8, www.schleich-s.com/en/ US/farm-world/ products/ veterinarianpractice-withpets-42502. html

BABY LOVE

Cherish Baby Handprint Keepsake Ornament Capture sweet memories with this kit that comes with everything you need. Made with food-grade clay, safe for newborns. $23.96, https://keababies. com/products/babyhandprintkeepsakeornament

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patio with table and chairs and a beautiful pond and golf course view.

STRESS LEVEL NINE After checking in and a quick lunch at Edgar’s from the Patio (located on the patio overlooking the golf course driving range), it was pool time. The large pool deck has lounge chairs with plenty of room for social distance. The water is heated to a perfect 82 degrees, and the pool quite large. I happily settled in for a couple of hours of quiet reading and sunbathing.

Pandemic Staycation

STRESS LEVEL SIX Once my daughter Alex and my granddaughter Nina arrived and settled in, we walked across the street to Baja Cantina for an early dinner. The weather was perfect, and a margarita and chips on a warm evening helped melt the stress. The kids’ menu has good options, and the meal was plentiful enough that Nina had leftovers for lunch on Saturday. After taking some Autumn-themed photos with the props set up around the center, we took a leisurely walk around the hotel grounds and made it an early night.

A Weekend in Carmel Valley STRESS LEVEL TEN It’s been seven months of sticking close to home, virtual work, and school, worrying about our health and skipping vacations. Most of us are feeling the stress! I certainly have been and needed a change of scenery. Because long trips aren’t on my “do-anytime-soon list,” I opted for a staycation. When my daughter mentioned that her husband would be working all weekend a few weeks in the future, I knew it was time to make a getaway happen for my daughter, granddaughter, and myself.

I chose Quail Lodge for several reasons: Carmel Valley is one of my favorite places with glorious weather this time of year. Most importantly, Quail Lodge offers everything we needed to be comfortable with three generations and one dog sharing a

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suite: separate space for the toddler, easy access to a private outdoor space, and a pool.

My daughter and granddaughter wouldn’t

by Andrea Breznay be arriving until later in the afternoon, so I headed STRESS LEVEL FIVE over to Carmel Valley at 1 pm on a We started Saturday with breakfast recent Friday for early check-in. Our at Edgar’s Restaurant. The patio room was spacious with a king-size restaurant off the main lobby offers bed, a fireplace, a separate living room a beautiful view of a large pond, and area, a dining table for in-suite meals, breakfast and dinner are served there and a large bathroom with a separate daily. Then it was off to Palo Corona shower. The living area had a floor Park for a toddler-friendly walk. to ceiling blackout curtain that could Because we had Nina’s stroller, we be tightly shut to create a separate stayed on the bottom, paved path. sleeping area–perfect for a toddler It’s a leisurely, comfortable stroll that with an early bedtime. The room had a allows little ones to see cows and large window seat framing the picture horses and to explore safely. If you window overlooking the golf course. have older kids or adults, don’t miss Just outside our door was a private MONTEREY BAY PARENT • november 2020

Quail Lodge 8205 Valley Greens Dr, Carmel, 93923 • (831) 624-2888 www.quaillodge.com

the hike to Inspiration Point. It’s a moderate to strenuous hike that offers gorgeous views of the Carmel coast.

With Nina nicely worn out, we went back to the hotel for her to have lunch and nap. Alex, meanwhile, headed to The Refuge for an outdoor massage and some well-deserved alone time in their heated pools.

STRESS LEVEL THREE Saturday evening, we chose to stay at the hotel for a steak and lobster dinner. The restaurant offers authentic California cuisine with a creative flair. The staff is very accomodating, and the food is delicious. Finishing off our meal with homemade ice cream and pie was a well-deserved treat.

STRESS LEVEL TWO Sunday morning was reserved for pumpkins! We made a trip to Earthbound Farms, and Nina had fun picking out mini pumpkins and enjoyed a fresh fruit smoothie from their organic farmstand. Time flew by, and it wasn’t long before my girls had to be on the road back to the bay area.

STRESS LEVEL: ALL GONE! Since I didn’t have a two-hour drive home, I decided that I would end my weekend in the same way it had begun–by the pool. Two hours of reading in the warm sun, interspersed with laps around the pool to cool off? Perfection!

If you’re feeling a little too tightly wound, I highly recommend a short staycation! Staying close to home reduces the hassle involved in a getaway. Whether you choose Quail Lodge like we did or another hotel or resort in Monterey or Santa Cruz County, getting away from home for one or two nights really can make a big difference. Even if you do nothing but hang out by the pool or sit on your room’s patio, that change of scenery can make a huge difference in your mood.

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Accountability works.

Jason Moncure, AP Physics, AP Calculus

When Palma instructors hold students accountable, they learn the subject matter — and learn they matter.

It’s how students are motivated to push themselves and how boys of promise become men of character.

919 Iverson Street, Salinas | 422.6391 | palmaschool.org Palma is a private, Catholic college preparatory school for boys grades 7-12.

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Private School GUIDE for 2020-21

Thousands of Monterey Bay families make the choice each year to send their children to private school. Each family has a unique set of reasons for their decision to choose private.

To help you as you navigate the process, we’ve compiled basic information on the various choices available in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.

This information is also available on our website at MontereyBayParent.com with links to each school’s website and will remain there throughout the year.

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2020-21 GUIDE TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS: MONTEREY COUNTY SCHOOL

GRADES

TUITION

CONTACT INFO

All Saints Day School Preschool-8 $12,650-$26,500

8060 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923 831-624-9171 • asds.org

Chartwell School 1-12 $37,000-$39,500

2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside, CA 93955 831-394-3468 • chartwell.org

Madonna Del Sasso PreK-8 $2,781-$5,892

20 Santa Teresa Way, Salinas, CA 93906 831-424-7813 • mdsschool.com

Notre Dame High School 9-12 $14,995

455 Palma Drive, Salinas, CA 93901 831-751-1850 • notredamesalinas.org

Palma School 7-12

919 Iverson St, Salinas, CA 93901 831-422-6391 • palmaschool.org

$7,740 (junior high) $15,060 (high school)

Sacred Heart School Preschool-8 $4,650-$5,650

123 West Market Street, Salinas, CA 93901 831-771-1310 • shschool.com

San Carlos School

450 Church St, Monterey, California 93940 831-375-1324 • sancarlosschool.org

TK K-8

$5,510 $6,130

Santa Catalina Lower PreK-8 $14,550-$24,750 and Middle School

1500 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey, CA 93940 831-655-9351 • santacatalina.org

Santa Catalina School 9-12 $38,250-$59,000

1500 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey, CA 93940 831-655-9356 • santacatalina.org

Stevenson School PreK-8 $16,500 - $26,500

24800 Dolores Street Carmel, CA 93921 831-574-4600 • stevensonschool.org

Stevenson School 9-12 $40,700 (day)

3152 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 831-625-8300 • stevensonschool.org

York School 9-12 $37,520

9501 York Road, Monterey, CA 93940 831-372-7338 • york.org

Anthem Christian School K-8 $7345

345 East Alvin Drive, Salinas, California 93906 831-449-0140 • anthemschool.net

Monterey Bay PreK-8 $5,995-$6,995 Christian School

1184 Hilby Ave, Monterey, California 93955 831-899-2060 • mbcsonline.org

Peninsula Adventist School K-8 $4,800

1025 Mescal St, Seaside, CA 93955 831-394-5578 • pas.today

Trinity Christian 6-12 $11,500 School

680 Belden St., Monterey, CA 93940 831-656-9434 • trinityhigh.org

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You’ll also find photos and videos for many of the listings.

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GRADES

CONTACT INFO

Kirby School 6-12 425 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-423-0658 • kirby.org Monte Vista Christian School 7-12 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-8178 • mvcs.org Moreland Notre Dame School TK-8 133 Brennan St, Watsonville, CA 95076 831-728-2051 • mndschool.org The Bay School Ages 5-22 5400 Soquel Avenue, Suite F, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-462-9620 • thebayschool.org Baymonte Christian School PK-8 5000 B Granite Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-438-0100 • baymonte.org Gateway School K-8 26 Eucalyptus Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-423-0341 • gatewaysc.org Good Shepherd PreK-8 2727 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Catholic School 831-476-4000 • gsschool.org Green Valley K-8 376 S Green Valley Rd, City of Watsonville, CA 95076 Christian School 831-724-6505 • gvcs.org Holy Cross School PK-8 150 Emmett Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-423-4182 • holycrosssantacruz.com Monterey Bay Academy 9-12 783 San Andreas Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 831-728-1481 • montereybayacademy.org Mount Madonna School Pre-K-12

St. Francis High School- 9-12 Salesian College Preparatory

491 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 831-847-2717 • mountmadonnaschool.org 2400 East Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076 831-724-5933 • stfrancishigh.net

St. Lawrence Academy K-8 6184 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018 831-335-0328 • stlawrenceacademy.com Santa Cruz Children’s School K-6 366 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-429-8444 • santacruzchildrensschool com Santa Cruz Montessori PK-8 6230 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 831-476-1646 • scms.org Santa Cruz Waldorf School K-8 2190 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-425-0519 • santacruzwaldorf.org Spring Hill School PreK-6 250 California Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-427-2641 • .springhillschool.org Tara Redwood School PreK-3 5810 Prescott Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95073 831-462-9632 • tararedwoodschool.org Twin Lakes Christian School K-8 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos Hills, CA 95003 831-465-3301 • tlcs.us VHM Christian School K-8 427 Capitola Road Extension, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-475-4762 • vhmchristian.org MONTEREY BAY PARENT • november 2020

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featured Private Schools MONTEREY COUNTY SCHOOLS

all saints school asds.org • 831-624-9171 Since 1961, All Saints has been proud to provide an exceptional academic program that celebrates students from all faith backgrounds. The school cultivates confidence and kindness in its students as it fulfills its mission of preparing children for lifetimes of learning and service. With the belief that the foundations of a joyful and successful life begin with an extraordinary educational foundation, All Saints focuses solely on educating students in Preschool (beginning at age 3) through grade 8, and it is the only independent school in the Monterey/Salinas region to do so. chartwell school chartwell.org • 831-394-3468 Chartwell School empowers bright students in grades K-12 with language-based learning differences, including dyslexia, by preparing them to thrive in college and careers. Chartwell School is one of only a few K-12 schools in California specifically designed to support these exceptional students.

MADONNA DEL SASSO mdsschool.com • 831-424-7813 Madonna del Sasso School, set in the heart of Salinas, has been educating students since 1957. We are a Preschool through 8th grade Parish School. At Madonna del Sasso School, we strive to help each graduate become a person of faith, a critical thinker and an active member of the community. notre dame school notredamesalinas.org • 831-751-1850 Notre Dame High School is an all girls Catholic, collegepreparatory school located in Salinas, California with grades 9-12. With a rigorous academic program, wide range of extracurricular activities and a faith-based environment, Notre Dame High School is proud to empower young women to lead extraordinary lives.

Palma school palmaschool.org • 831-422-6391 Founded in 1951, Palma is a private, college-preparatory school for boys grades seven through 12, owned and operated by the Christian Brothers Institute of California.

With rigorous academics, award-winning music and art programs, championship athletics, meaningful service to

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others, and a campus culture that fosters brotherhood, Palma is where boys of promise become men of character.

Palma graduates are leaders in college and beyond.

Sacred heart School shschool.com • 831-771-1310 Since 1906, Sacred Heart School has been providing a coed quality Catholic education to students from preschool to grade 8.

San Carlos School sancarlosschool.org • 831-375-1324 San Carlos School, a ministry of San Carlos Cathedral, has been educating students in and around the Monterey area for 122 years. San Carlos offers a high quality, Catholic education for students in grades TK - 8 by offering a rigorous and engaging curriculum that supports problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative exploration. In addition to language arts, science, math, social studies, and physical education, San Carlos School offers classes in technology, foreign language, music, art, library, and religion as well as the opportunity to participate in 14 extracurricular clubs and sports. Annual special events and community-wide service projects promote a welcoming and nurturing environment.

Santa catalina School grades 9-12 santacatalina.org • 831-655-9356 Set against the scenic California coast in Monterey, Santa Catalina School is where you can discover the true you.

Our boarding and day school is where inspired, powerful, active learning happens—in the classroom, on the field or the stage, and in the dorms. Catalina girls take ownership of their academics—including a marine ecology program that takes advantage of Monterey Bay—and they pursue their passions. True sisterhood creates a community that is fueled by curiosity, kindness, and confidence.

Santa catalina lower and middle School preK-8 santacatalina.org • 831-655-9351 Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School is a coed school for students in PreKindergarten through eighth grade. An independent, Catholic school that welcomes students of all faiths. It’s a community that is fueled by passion, curiosity, and kindness. Santa Catalina teachers have a truly inspired approach to unlocking a love of learning. And the students are fearless and adventurous learners, who leave truly prepared for success in high school, college, and beyond.

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stevenson School stevensonschool.org • 831-625-8300 Founded in 1952, Stevenson School is a selective coeducational boarding and day school with 750 students and 30 buildings on 50 acres of land and two campuses. The 500-student upper division, comprised of grades 9-12, is located on the Pebble Beach Campus; the lower and middle divisions, totaling 250 students in grades PK-8, are located on the Carmel Campus. york School YORK.org • 831-372-7338 Since 1959, York School has created an exceptional collegeprep experience for our youth; inspiring them to develop intellectual curiosity and preparing them to be passionate contributors in college and in life. We believe in building strong relationships that drive academic success in an inclusive and diverse community.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SCHOOLS kirby school kirby.org • 831-423-0658 Kirby School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school with students in grades 6-12. For over 25 years, Kirby has challenged every student admitted to its program to discover and develop their unique strengths and interests. We offer a breadth of electives, clubs, arts, athletics, and beyond-the-classroom experiences which enhance creative thinking and support a growth mindset.

Our students’ unique backgrounds and beliefs enliven and enrich our inclusive community. We invite you to be inspired by faculty who are lifelong learners and subject matter experts, and to be seen and heard in classrooms averaging 12 students.

MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN mvcs.org • 831-768-6101 Located on 105 beautiful acres in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Monte Vista Christian School offers students in grades 6 through 12 everything from comprehensive course offerings to rigorous athletic programs, an awardwinning Fine Arts department to an equestrian center. Our distinctively Christian approach to educational excellence empowers learners to achieve their highest potential academically, athletically, artistically, and emotionally. MVC is currently an International Baccalaureate candidate school and looks forward to awarding IB diplomas to members of the Class of 2023 and beyond.

Moreland Notre Dame mndschool.org • 831-728-2051 Founded in 1899, Moreland Notre Dame is dedicated to providing a quality Catholic education that nurtures academic excellence in a faith-filled community for children TK-8th grade. Located in the heart of Watsonville, Moreland Notre Dame has been educating students for life for 120 years.

Notre DAme high School

Empowering young women to lead extraordinary lives

not just a school with girls a school for girls Notre Dame High School provides a top-tier Catholic education that molds and nurtures young women to become empowered thinkers, speakers and contributors who go on to be the leaders of tomorrow.

a product that speaks for itself Opportunities for girls to lead through clubs, athletics, student leadership organizations and within the classroom 8 honors courses & 13 AP courses 100% college acceptance rate to colleges worldwide Graduates who seek wisdom, stand out as leaders, and model Christ in service to others Notre dame high School | 455 palma drive, salinas, calif.

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Does it seem like every time you turn around, your home has been taken apart by your little explorer? Don’t despair. It’s a result of their desire to learn. Who knows, your child may be a future scientist, inventor, or leader in the making.

When your child needs an outlet for their creative energy, suggest one of these seven educational activities:

1.

Put together a book of facts on a personal interest such as dinosaurs, insects, rock bands, sports, or astronomy. Clip pictures and descriptions from magazines and Internet printouts. Then trace drawings from books and write about personal experiences with the topic.

2.

Play restaurant. Have your child make up a restaurant menu with several simple dishes he can prepare.

At dinnertime, he can seat the family, take orders, then prepare and serve the meals. (Suggestion: Bring along some reading while you wait).

3.

Recycling fun. Start a discard collection and teach your kids the

importance of recycling and reusing disposable items. Then get their creative juices flowing. Save zippers and buttons from old clothing, plastic containers, fabric strips, packing materials, small scraps of wood, carpet and wallpaper scraps, and more. Then supply your kids with scissors, tape, and glue, and let them go to work.

Offer ideas to get your kids started then let them come up with their creations.

4.

Make up a scavenger hunt. Make a list of easy to find items for your small children. Make it more challenging for older kids by providing them with a list of puzzles to solve to determine what items to find. Kids can also create a scavenger hunt for family or friends.

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Make a United States puzzle. Purchase several colors of clay and a United States map. Clip each state from the map, place a state clipping over the rolled out clay, and trace the shape into the clay with a toothpick. Cut out the shapes then write the name of the state with a pencil tip. Be sure to use a different color of the clay for each neighboring state, and then let

the shapes dry or bake according to instructions.

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Play Thomas Edison. Save old kitchen appliances, computers, DVD players, and other electronics. Give your child a supply of tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, and safety glasses, and let him go to work. Kids love this type of exploration and learn by taking apart and examining the inner workings of electronics. As a word of caution, cut the electrical cord before your child begins to prevent any mishaps. And supervise for sharp parts or mechanisms that could pinch fingers.

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Create a video. Have your kids make up several humorous tv commercials using household items for props and dressing-up for the part.

Once they’ve rehearsed their skits, set up a video camera and tape their production.

Kimberly Blaker is a freelance parenting writer. She’s also founder and director of KB Creative Digital Services, an internet marketing agency, at kbcreativedigital.com.

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5 Tips to Ace College Entry Exams

Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process.

While it can often be hard to deal with the anxiety that comes with a rigorous test meant to show your mastery of certain subjects and concepts, such as reading and mathematics, consider these test prep tips to help boost your score while simultaneously lowering stress.

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Register Early. To allow yourself as much flexibility as possible, taking college entrance exams during your junior year of high school is encouraged. If you don’t get an ideal score, you can refine your approach and retake the exam with a better idea of what to expect.

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Take a Practice Test. Any test prep plan should start with a practice SAT or ACT exam.

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understanding of the content of the test, improve your time management and help combat test anxiety. You can use your practice test as a baseline to set goals and focus the rest of your prep on areas you would like to improve before the real thing.

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Sign Up for a Prep Course. If you find studying on your own difficult or not as successful as you’d hoped, a prep course can put you through the paces and hold you accountable. Complete with homework and in-class practice, prep classes can range from small groups to larger classes taught by test experts.

Some school districts even offer afterschool programs dedicated to ACT or SAT prep.

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Gather Supplies. To help reduce test day stress, gather everything you’ll need the night before.

Check the list of banned items – cellphones aren’t permitted – to make sure you don’t accidentally bring something you’re not allowed to have. Ensure your bag is packed with

your admission ticket, valid photo identification, several sharpened pencils with erasers, an approved calculator (with fresh batteries) and a watch, if allowed.

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Get a Good Night’s Sleep and Eat Breakfast. While it can be tempting to stay up late the night before the test to cram, you’re likely to perform better with a full night’s sleep. Sleep is important for retention, and eating a balanced breakfast before heading out the door can aid in your ability to focus.

To make your morning easier, prep breakfast before bed to keep an early morning from starting even earlier.

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8 Great College Prep Apps

by Tanni Haas, Ph.D.

There’s nothing easy about applying to and preparing for college. Thankfully, there are many apps that can make the process a little bit easier.

Here are 8 of the very best ones. They’re all free at the Apple Appstore and Google Play, so encourage your kids to download them when they’re getting ready to start the journey.

SAT: Practice, Prep, Flashcards The college admissions process starts when they take the SAT - the most widely used admissions test across the U.S. There are many SAT apps available; one of the best is the awardwinning SAT: Practice, Prep, Flashcards.

The app includes full-length practice tests, lots of individual questions from the different subject areas, and an extensive database of flashcards to study with. Your kids can track their progress over time and get analyses of their strengths and weaknesses.

Max U Doing well on the SAT is important, but it’s only one part of the college admissions process. For all the other elements there’s Max U. This app has a checklist of the different parts of the application package, offers advice on the many things one can consider when deciding which colleges to apply to, and makes it easy to keep track of college admissions deadlines. Your kids can also use the app to determine whether they qualify for financial aid.

College Search Guide The next step in the process is to find colleges that suit your kids’ interests and preferences. Many helpful apps exist; the most comprehensive one is the aptly named College Search Guide, which lets them search almost all of the 7,000 colleges in the U.S. They can search by type of college, degrees offered, campus environment, cost, acceptance rates, distance from home, and a long list of other variables.

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YouVisit Colleges Once they’ve narrowed down the search, it’s great to visit the colleges they’re most excited about to really get a sense of what these colleges have to offer. When that’s not possible, or if they just want to get a basic idea of what a certain college looks like, download YouVisit Colleges. This app lets them virtually tour more than 500 colleges across the U.S. These include some of the most prestigious universities in the country and many less competitive colleges.

Scholarships.com For most parents the biggest concern isn’t which college to send their kids to but how to find the money for it. After all, college tuition is getting higher and higher every year. The largest and most widely used scholarship app is Scholarship.com. It has a database of more than 3.7 million scholarships and is continuously expanded and updated.

Your kids list their academic interests and accomplishment and are then matched with scholarships for which they’re eligible to apply. They can also search for scholarships on their own based on a long list of criteria.

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Charter schools are public schools. They operate under a written contract with the state and district. This contract – or charter – details how the school will be organized and managed, what students will be expected to achieve, and how success will be measured. Charter schools do need to follow state-mandated curriculum and are subject to the same rules and regulations that cover it, although there is some flexibility in the way it is designed.

California is one of three states with the highest number of students enrolled in a charter school. In Monterey County there are nine charter schools. Santa Cruz County has six charter schools.

Charter schools are free to attend and most have a lottery system for entry.

For more information on each of the following charter schools, contact them directly.

Monterey County Charter Schools Bay View Academy 222 Casa Verde Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 717-4630 bayview-academy.org Bay View Academy is a public, independent K-8 charter school, free and open to all students.

Founded on the core principles of community, innovation, and a passion for learning, BVA offers a broad academic program using thematic-based instruction.

Enrichment offerings include physical education, art, music and performing arts, and Spanish.

Big Sur Charter 304 Foam St. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 324-4573 bigsurcharterschool.org Big Sur Charter School offers a holistic approach to learning. Education at the Monterey Learning Center, the home environment, in the community and in nature is all combined for a unique experience. Families and local community organizations are engaged

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Hallmark Charter School 17832 Moro Rd., Salinas, CA, 93907 (831) 663-2700 prunedalehallmark.weebly. com Hallmark Charter School features relatively small class sizes and a small school environment. The program is enhanced with educational field trips, academic competitions and social activities. Students attend classes an average of 2 to 3 days a week, and study at home the remaining weekdays.

International School of Monterey 1720 Yosemite St. Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 583-2165 .ismonterey.org Now in its eighteenth year of operation as an elementary charter school, ISM has grown from that founding purpose to become a flagship

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Learning for Life Charter 3180 Imjin Rd., Ste. 110 Marina, CA 93933(831) 582-9820 lflcs.org Learning for Life was founded in 2001, with the mission of enabling students in grades 7-12 who had dropped out or were at risk of dropping out of traditional schools to become motivated again to learn, to develop a desire to complete their education, and to earn a high school diploma.

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charter school. Monterey Bay Charter offers a whole-child approach to education which includes virtual instruction in academics, arts, music, handwork and woodworking.

Monterey County Home Charter 901 Blanco Cir. Salinas, CA 93901-4401 (831) 755-0331 montereycoe.org/programsservices/charters/homecharter-school Monterey County Home Charter School provides a safe and positive nonclassroom based learning environment that challenges students in a nurturing and supportive fashion. MCHCS provides each student with individualized, statestandard-aligned resources best suited to match their specific needs, skills, and interests.

Oasis Charter Public 1135 Westridge Pkwy.

Salinas, CA 93907-2529 (831) 424-9003 oasischarterschool.org Oasis Charter Public School was founded in 2001 as a tuition-free school that serves children grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. All Oasis teachers are credentialed by the State of California. Oasis is a constructivist, project-based school, and our curriculum is guided by the California State Curriculum Standards. Our focus is on each student’s educational development over time. We feature small, multi-age classes and provide experiences for students in the areas of social studies, science, art, music, and drama as well as math and reading.

Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study 760 Broadway St. King City, CA 93930-3311 (831) 385-4661 pinnaclecharter.org

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Santa Cruz County Charter Schools The Pinnacle Academy Charter School opened its doors for the 2016-17 school year. The Pinnacle Academy offers an independent learning atmosphere which differs from the comprehensive high school setting. Students meet with a teacher for one-hour a week and then students take their courses online. In school courses are also offered where the students are given assignments from their textbooks.

Alianza Charter 115 Casserly Rd. Watsonville, CA 95076-8645 (831) 728-6333 alianza.pvusd.net Alianza was first established in 1981 with the mission of having all students meet high academic standards and the development of bilingualism and biliteracy. Offering a K-8 program, the school serves approximately 660 students.

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy 260 West Riverside Dr. Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 786-2100 ceibaschools.org Ceiba’s mission is to prepare low-income students in non-urban communities to graduate from four-year colleges.

Delta Charter 6500 Soquel Dr., Bldg. 1190 Aptos, CA 95003-3119 (831) 477-5212 deltaschool.org Delta serves students who have not experienced success in traditional schools. Through strong relationships, Delta builds a safe, inclusive, and caring academic community. Small classes, varied programs, and engaging curriculum empower students and prepare them to successfully

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Diamond Technology Institute 112 Diamond Dr. Watsonville, CA 95076-3184 (831) 728-6225 avci.pvusd.net Diamond Tech blends academic and career technical education for high school students. In addition to career skills, students obtain the essential concepts and course content that can lead them to a two or four year college program.

Pacific Collegiate Charter 3004 Mission St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060-6225 (831) 479-7785 pacificcollegiate.com Pacific Collegiate School’s mission is to provide exemplary, standards based college preparatory and fine arts education for public middle and high

school students of Santa Cruz County and bordering areas. Their vision is to offer any student the same quality of education offered by the most academically distinguished schools in California. Graduates are prepared to enter and thrive at the world’s finest colleges and universities.

Tierra Pacifica Charter 986 Bostwick Ln. Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1756 tierrapacifica.org Tierra Pacifica Charter School, formed in 1998, is a collaborative effort among parents, teachers and community members committed to the development of the whole child. The goal is to work within the school system to create an innovative alternative model to public elementary schools. Tierra Pacifica educates children from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is designed for families who want to take an active role in the education of their children.

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Farmers’ Markets SUNDAY 8:00 AM. Monterey Bay Certified Del Monte Farmers Market. Held at Del Monte Center in Monterey until 12pm in the lot behind Macy’s. Please remember to wear a face mask and to leave pets at home.

10:00 AM. Marina Certified Farmers Market. Fresh, organic, certified produce grown by local small-scale family farmers. Held at 215 Reservation Road, Marina.

MONDAY 3:00 PM. Pacific Grove Certified Farmers Market.

Offers a wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts from small-scale family farmers, along with prepared food and artisan items from local vendors. Located on Central Avenue at Grand Avenue. Open until 7:00 pm.

TUESDAY 9:00 AM. Carmel Farmers Market. With over 25 farmers and vendors, this market offers a selection of California grown, local fresh farm produce and specialty items including pasture raised grass-fed meat, seafood, organic eggs, cut flowers, organic honey, and potted flowering plants. held at Barnyard Shopping Center from 9 AM-1 PM. 11:00 AM. Alisal Certified Farmers’ Market. The Market is located in the parking lot of the WIC Center, 632 East Alisal, Salinas.

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4:00 PM. Old Monterey Farmer’s Market. Held on Alvarado Street in downtown Monterey. Closes at 7 PM. wednesday 1:00 PM. Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market. Held in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, one block off of Pacific Avenue.

In addition to a substantial variety of farm products, this market offers a great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, and baked goods.

FRIDAY 9:00 AM. Monterey Bay Certified Del Monte Farmers Market. Held at Del Monte Center in Monterey until 2 pm in the lot near the Tesla station. Remember to wear a face mask.

2:30 PM. Watsonville Farmers’ Market. Offers a wide selection of local produce and lots of food booths. Held in the Watsonville City Plaza. saturday 9:00 AM. Oldtown Salinas Farmers Market. Held on W. Gabilan St. between Main and Salinas St. in downtown Salinas.

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