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Inspired Movement dance and performing arts

INSPIRE • EXCELLENCE • ARTISTRY

WINTER & SPRING CHILDREN’S CLASSES!

MOMMY & ME

COMBO BALLET/JAZZ

COMBO BALLET/TAP

HIPPITY HOP

TINY TUMBLE/ TECH

Designed for toddlers & caregivers to enhance gross motor coordination and listening skills through music, props, crafts and dance.

Using ballet as a foundation, class will end with some extra energy to developing jazz techniques.

Introduces the young dancer to ballet through the stories of the great ballets, as well as the rhythm and fun of tap!

Bounce along to the beat in this introductory Hip-Hop class for kids!

TINY TECHNIQUE: The pre-course

Class Times: Mon. (5-6 yrs) 4:15-5pm Wed. (4-5 yrs) 1:15-2pm Thurs. (4-5 yrs) 3:30-4:15pm

Class Times: Monday - Saturday See website for times!

Class Times: Wed. (3-5 yrs) 4:45-5:15pm Thurs. (3-5 yrs) 10:45-11:15 am

Class Times: Thurs. (12-24 mo) 9:15-10am

to Turns & Leaps: working on basic turns ,leaps, increasing flexibility and strength. Class Times: Wed. (4-6 yrs) 3-3:30pm

TINY TUMBLE: The pre-course to

Acro: working on beginning tumble skills increase strength & flexibility Class Times: Wed. (3-5 yrs) 4-4:45pm

Enrollment still open for our January - June classes!

Academy Program • Company Conservatory (IMCC) Ballet Conservatory (IMBC)

www.InspiredMovementDance.com Participate in our June Recital!

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92067 MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2018 + JANUARY 2019 ON THE COVER

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STUDENT STARS Nick and Emmie Nielsen

ZCODE’S PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE 2019 LOCAL AUTHOR Dee Leone

FEATURES

DANCE COMPANY PROFILE Inspired Movement Dance & Performing Arts

STUDIO WEST & THE RECORDING ARTS CENTER

TORREY PINES ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

VOICES FOR CHILDREN’S STARRY STARRY NIGHT GALA

ZCODE’S PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE 2019 North County is known for its educational opportunities. Learn about alternative schooling options, like Cathedral Catholic’s faith-based curriculum, in ZCode’s Private School Guide.

DEPARTMENTS

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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LIBRARY CALENDAR

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS COMMUNITY STUFF

EVERYTHING HOMEZ

10 COVER PHOTO: Students thrive at Cathedral Catholic High School. Cover photo provided by Cathedral Catholic High School

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FROM THE PUBLISHER VOL. 4, NO. 6 TM

‘Tis the Season of Family Traditions

P U B L I S HE R

Derrick Breaux V P O F O P E R AT I O NS

Jessica Breaux D IRE C TO R O F B U SINE S S DE V E LO PME NT

Melodie Ortiz Nungesser

omewhere along the way, I got the reputation in my family as being somewhat of a bah humbug during the holidays. My wife and children are quick to point out my lack of interest in holiday decorating and gift wrapping. But the reality is that I absolutely love the holidays – especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. And even though I may act like hunting for that perfect tree does not interest me, it’s just an act (but I think my family may be on to me since I really love everything about it). So, I’ll have to continue complaining a little in order to keep up the façade. The fact is that I love the tradition that the holidays bring. I love the buildup, the preparation, and the anticipation of the upcoming holidays. Life can bring a lot of changes, but one thing that has been important to my wife and me is continuing the family tradition. And having everyone together warms our hearts. Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any of the other holidays that we celebrate, everyone in the family knows where we are going to be and who will be there. They look forward to it, and they expect it. As crazy as it sounds, we know what food will be served and who will prepare each dish (for each holiday). It works this Derrick Breaux way. It’s our family tradition. And although Southern Publisher California winter holidays may entail swimsuits and sunscreen instead of bulky coats, I wouldn’t change a thing – nor would they. So, if you hear me whining about decorating the Christmas tree or hanging lights around the house, just know that it’s all part of an act (sort of my own unconventional tradition). But let’s be sure to keep this as our little secret. I don’t want my wife and kids to know that I’m really a softy when it comes to the holidays. If they knew the truth, I’d have to do a lot more decorating and wear one of those silly holiday hats (sorry, that’s not gonna happen!).

Happy holidays to all, Derrick Breaux, Publisher

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Becca Barr Jennifer Frakes Kelley Gusich Linda Frabl Liz Onufer Michelle Tremblay A DV E RTIS I NG SA L E S

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REGIONAL BUZZ 92024 MAGAZINE WINE & SPIRITS GUIDE

Discover the local flavor of craft distilleries and rolling vineyards in ZCode’s Wine & Spirits Guide.

YOUTH OF THE YEAR

S TAY I N F O R M E D . S TAY C O N N E C T E D .

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito honors dedicated local teen Liam Lucewicz.

Take a quick look across town with some of the other ZCode Magazines.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

The 13th Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer was a daylong celebration of our canine companions. For more information and articles visit www.92024magazine.com.

92127 MAGAZINE NIGHTHAWK NATION

Del Norte High School’s 10th anniversary is a chance to celebrate past achievements and future successes. Learn more from our conversation with Principal Bryan Schultz.

HARDWORKING AND HUMBLE

LOCAL STORIES. LOCAL PHOTOS.

Varun Agarwal is building a solid foundation for his future.

SUPERHEROES AND PHILANTHROPY

Isha Pasumarthi brightens children’s hospital stays through Comics for a Cure.

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BUILDING COMMUNITY

SUMMER SUN & FALL FUN

WINE & SPIRITS GUIDE

The Coastal Community Foundation has been supporting nonprofits, students, and other local projects in North Coastal communities for over 30 years.

92129 Magazine highlights eight local destinations and upcoming events to explore in and around our PQ community.

Explore San Diego’s local wine and spirits scene in ZCode’s Wine & Spirits Guide.

D E L• S O L M A G A Z I N E

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WINE & SPIRITS GUIDE

BY KIDS, FOR KIDS

GROWING GENEROSITY

From urban craft distilleries to abundant green vineyards, San Diego’s local wine and spirits scene has something for every palate. Learn more in our Wine & Spirits Guide.

Read along as we speak with Kids4Community President Kenan Pala to find out more about how the organization helps children and families give back.

The Backyard Produce Project brings homegrown produce to families in need. Project Chairman Jane Radatz shares how the project works and how you can help.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

things to do in 92067 DECEMBER 2018 + JANUARY 2019 DECEMBER DEC. 2

Hanukkah Begins DEC. 5

The Country Friends’ 23nd Annual Holiday Tea Enjoy shopping and opportunity prizes 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Fairbanks Ranch Country Club www.thecountryfriends.org DEC. 8, 9, 15, 16

Helen Woodward’s Frosty Farm Family-friendly activities and animal encounters 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Helen Woodward Animal Center www.animalcenter.org DEC. 10

RSF Garden Club Holiday Wreath Making Bring clippers, scissors, and any decor you’d like to use; all other supplies will be provided RSF Community Center www.rsfgardenclub.org

DEC. 13

RSF School’s Shining Star Variety Show Enjoy a variety of acts this year from magic shows, stand-up comedy, puppets, singing, dancing, and more 4 p.m. | Performing Arts Center www.rsfschool.net

Library Guild of Rancho Santa Fe 50th Anniversary Celebration: Jingle and Mingle at the Library A festive community event filled with holiday tunes, bites, hosted bar, and silent auction; $100 per person 6 – 8 p.m. www.rsflibraryguild.org

JA N UA RY JAN. 1

New Year’s Day JAN. 20 – 27

San Diego Restaurant Week 2018 Various locations throughout San Diego www.sandiego restaurantweek.com JAN. 21

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day JAN. 26, 27

CFA’s San Diego Cat Show

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. www.rsflibraryguild.org

450 kittens and cats competing in the largest cat show on the West Coast Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall www.sandiegocat.org

DEC. 14, 21

JAN. 27

DEC. 14

28th Annual Christmas Tea & Tree Raﬄe

St. Nick at Night Relaxed family-friendly activities and animal encounters 5 – 6 p.m., 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. Helen Woodward Animal Center www.animalcenter.org

2019 Girl Scout Cookie Sales Begin www.sdgirlscouts.org

ONGOING MONDAYS

DEC. 24

Guided Meditation and Discussion

Christmas Eve

WEDNESDAYS

Moms & Tots Play Dates (Newborns Through Preschool) 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Private homes, parks, and local attractions www.rsfcc.org

Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club Meeting 12 p.m. | RSF Golf Club www.rsfrotary.com 3RD THURSDAYS

Rancho Santa Fe Business and Professional Women’s Association RSVP no later than the Monday prior to the Thursday meeting Networking: 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lunch and speaker: 12 – 1:30 p.m. Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club Contact aranglas12@gmail.com with additional questions www.ranchosantafebiz prowomen.com SUNDAYS

Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Del Rayo Village Shopping Center www.ranchosantafe farmersmarket.com

10 – 11 a.m. | RSF Senior Center www.rsfseniors.org

DEC. 25

Christmas Day 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS DEC. 26

Classical Music Appreciation

Kwanzaa Begins

With instructor Randy Malin 2 – 4 p.m. | RSF Senior Center www.rsfseniors.org

DEC. 31

New Year’s Eve

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WALK AND RUN

North Shore Girls Softball Spring 2019

Youth Soccer Referee Development

Chair Yoga at the Library

Carlsbad Marathon, Half, and 5K

Registration open online www.northshoregirlssoftball.com

If you’re interested in refereeing for the first time, referee classes are available for grades 8 and 9. Classes last two days and typically take place Saturdays or Sundays; dates and times vary. Contact Kirk Koelling at rsf.refcoordinator@yahoo.com www.rsfsoccer.com/ referee-program.html

Rancho Santa Fe Little League Spring 2019 See website for registration information www.rsfll.com

PICKLEBALL

Pickleball Clinic Run by professional Blake Boswell Saturdays: 11 a.m. Mondays: 10:30 a.m. RSF Tennis Club www.rsftennis.club

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. RSF Library www.rsflibraryguild.org

Chair Yoga for Seniors Thursdays: 10 – 11 a.m. RSF Senior Center www.rsfseniors.org

Registration open Race day: Jan. 20 Marathon start: 6:15 a.m. Half start: 7:45 a.m. 5K start: 6:45 a.m. www.carlsbadmarathon.com

10th Annual Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk Support the Mitchell Thorp Foundation and children battling life-threatening medical conditions Registration open now Event date: Feb. 2 8:30 a.m. | Poinsettia Park www.mitchellthorp.org

Monthly Guided Trail Walk Hour-long guided trail walk for RSF Association members and their guests, led by the Trails and Recreation Committee. Dates and times vary. Contact rsfa@rsfassociation.org or call 858-756-1174

(Dates and events subject to change)

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S T U D E N T S TA R S

Style R A N C H O S A N TA F E

RSF SIBLINGS NICK AND EMMIE NIELSEN HAVE A WIDE ARRAY OF INTERESTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS by KELLEY GUSICH | photo by Soul of Photography

ifelong RSF residents 18-year-old Nick Nielsen and his 16-yearold sister Emmie love the quaint, small, and sunny community they’ve grown up in. At their school, Pacific Ridge in Carlsbad, Nick and Emmie shared their love of the way the teachers and students work together both in and out of the classroom. A mutual respect is ingrained – “The Harkness table discussions that we have make it much easier for every student to have a voice,” Emmie said, “and allow everybody to get an equal chance to voice their opinions.” Her favorite subjects there are science and psychology, and she’s a varsity starter for the basketball and lacrosse girl’s teams. Nick plays basketball and is fascinated by history, from modern world to post-colonial African. He credits his teacher, Mr. Webber, for stoking this interest. “He made learning history entertaining throughout my sophomore and junior years here at Pacific Ridge.” Although a younger Nick thought professional baseball might be his goal, once he started high school, basketball emerged as his main passion. He’s now been given the Coaches Award and Second Team All-League, also receiving a High Academic Athlete Award last year while playing for the competitive team West Coast Elite. He volunteers his time to Bird’s Nest, New Haven Night Shelter, and La Posada – service groups assisting the homeless from Carlsbad to Cape Town, South Africa. Nick wants to study sports business. Emmie’s big adventure started at Coachella last year, when she was scouted by IMG Models. Signing with the agency worldwide, she is represented in each IMG office – New York, London, Paris, and Milan. This past September, Emmie got to walk in fashion shows for five different designers, Name: School: Grade: Parents: Favorite Local Spot:

Nicholas Nielsen (18) Pacific Ridge School 12 Trudy and Eric Nielsen Basketball courts at the Rancho Santa Fe School/Community Center

Name: School: Grade: Parents: Favorite Local Spot:

Emmie Nielsen (16) Pacific Ridge School 11 Trudy and Eric Nielsen Rancho Valencia

working 12 to 14 hours per day for 21 consecutive days. “It was the most challenging, yet rewarding, experience of my entire life!” Emmie exclaimed. She volunteers for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, and her future goal is to live in NYC and model full-time. Both siblings rave about mom as their biggest inspiration. They highlight how she helps them push themselves and try their absolute hardest in every endeavor, whether it be academics, sports, modeling, or volunteerism. “She constantly inspires me to challenge myself, be a better communicator, a better student, and a better person,” Nick affirmed. Emmie reiterated all those sentiments, then concluded with, “And most of all, her hilarious sense of humor keeps me laughing and happy every single day.” 

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D A N C E C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E

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Inspired Movement Dance Focuses on Discovering a Dancer’s Full Potential by SAMANTHA EDWARDS | photo by Soul of Photography

At-A-Glance Name of Business:

Inspired Movement Dance & Performing Arts Name of Owner: Jenna Saylor Years in Position: 8 Year of Establishment: 2012

n 2010, Jenna Saylor began offering dance classes at a local community center. The lifelong dancer and former preschool teacher soon had a following of students that outgrew the space, so she opened her own studio in 2012: Inspired Movement Dance and Performing Arts. Today, Jenna’s new studio location in Rancho Santa Fe is equipped to serve students with even more dance offerings. Inspired Movement Dance sets itself apart from other studios through its focus on high-quality training in a healthy environment. Classes are offered to those seeking to be professional as well as recreational dancers. “It’s competitive, but not about winning,” Jenna stated. “It’s about unlocking each dancer’s potential and staying focused on the journey and the process.” From the very beginning, Jenna has been instilling confidence in all her students and helping to develop their talents and unveil their full potential. A number of dance genres are taught at the studio, including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, acro, and musical theater. The Academy Program starts for young dancers at the age of two all the way through teens. As part of the Academy Program, students can participate in the Performance Company, photo by Zeena Gregg Photography dancing at local competitions and performing at community events. The two newest programs are the

“It’s about unlocking each dancer’s potential and staying focused on the journey and the process.”

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Address:

16089 San Dieguito Rd., Ste. H104 Rancho Santa Fe, 92067 Website:

www.InspiredMovementDance.com Phone:

858-523-8774 Description of Business:

Inspired Movement is dedicated to creating a passionate and meaningful dance experience for all individuals.

Conservatory programs. The Inspired Movement Ballet Conservatory trains students in the highest standards of classical ballet. “The program is aimed at preparing the dancer for a professional ballet career focusing on the student’s individual goals,” Jenna said. The Inspired Movement Company Conservatory is designed to inspire students through a more diverse program. Jenna explained, “This program will equip students with the technical training and performance experience that optimally prepares dancers for future professional careers in dance, or acceptance in college bound programs.” The dance students perform at local nursing homes during the holidays as well as community events. The Nutcracker Ballet in December and end-of-year recitals are highlights to look forward to. With her focus on both a positive environment and excellence, Jenna shared, “Our students are pushed and challenged in class in a nurturing and fun atmosphere. Our students are not only taught to be great dancers, but great people.” 

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LOCAL PHOTOS

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1. Members of the ZCode Media Team at the 30th Annual Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Thanksgiving Luncheon. 2. Louis and Lulu spend an evening at the beach. 3. Sunflower centerpiece at the Taste of Rancho Santa Fe. 4. Amy Koman, Laurie Frakes, and Susan McKenna get ready for the Padres Pedal the Cause event, benefiting cancer research in San Diego. 5. Riders at Padres Pedal the Cause at Petco Park.

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COMMUNITY STUFF

VOC Foundation’s 10th World Symposium

The Vision of Children (VOC) Foundation, founded by Fairbanks Ranch residents Sam and Vivian Hardage, recently hosted its 10th World Symposium, bringing together scientists, doctors, and families from throughout the U.S., England, Germany, and Spain to present and discuss the latest vision research findings. The foundation has cultivated a reliable network of researchers from various institutions to invite each year, establishing an environment of trust and a spirit of problem solving in the hopes of finding a cure. Families directly impacted by genetic vision disorders were also given the unique opportunity to listen and learn from some of the most advanced minds in vision research, providing them with comfort, hope, and answers. The program also included dinner, entertainment by VOC’s own Vision Hero Joel Gomez, and presentation of the Vision of Children Leadership Award to Phil and Barbara Huffman. For more information visit www.visionofchildren.org.

Theatre of Peace Combats Bullying Theatre of Peace (TOP), a division of the local nonprofit Act Like You Matter, Inc., is working to combat bullying by empowering young people to find their voice and change the way their generation treats each other. TOP is a troupe of 35 actors ages 11 to 19 who travel to schools in Southern California to run anti-bullying assemblies and workshops that help students build resilience and stand up for themselves and others. TOP Director Amy Jones Anichini and eight TOP members recently presented their Baffle Away Bullying! Interactive Stage Play for K-3rd – based on the book Baffle That Bully!, written by Amy and her daughter Chase – at the 15th Annual International Bullying Prevention Conference in San Diego. Since 2015, TOP has worked with over 5,000 students and more than 200 educators in seven school districts. TOP currently offers four age-appropriate programs for grades K-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12, which vary in content, language, and acting intensity depending on the age group. To learn how to get involved visit www.actlikeyoumatter.org.

10th Annual Mitchell Thorp 5K The San Diego community is invited to attend the 10th Annual Mitchell Thorp Foundation (MTF) 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Poinsettia Park in Carlsbad. The event will include a patriotic skydive demonstration, three live bands along the route, DJ warmups and dance contest, San Diego Padres Friar and Pad Squad, vendors, Family Fun Festival with games, prizes, bounce houses, food, and activities for the entire family. The annual event is MTF’s largest fundraiser of the year, supporting local families and children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. MTF was founded after 16-year-old Mitchell Thorp passed away from an undiagnosed illness. “Through our own personal journey with our dear son, Mitchell, we know firsthand the heartache that parents face when their child is diagnosed with a critical illness,” said MTF Co-founder Beth Thorp. “When communities of willing and giving hearts come together, miracles do happen.” For more information go to www.mitchellthorp.org.

Ronald McDonald House Raﬄe Rancho Santa Fe’s Hoehn family recently raised $250,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego (RMHCSD) through the 2018 Hoehn Motors Mercedes-Benz Raffle. The Hoehn family has underwritten the annual raffle for eight years, raising over $2.2 million for the nonprofit. “Thanks to the support of the Hoehn family and Hoehn Motors in Carlsbad, we’re able to provide the winner a choice of a luxurious Hoehn Mercedes-Benz vehicle plus $15,000 cash package, or $75,000 in cash,” said Chuck Day, president and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. “The prizes were so well received, we were able to sell out the 5,000 tickets we made available and raise funds to help support families who are going through an often-frightening medical crisis.” This year’s raffle winner was Santee resident Gregory Crowder. RMHCSD was founded in 1980 and provides a home away from home for families of hospitalized children. Learn more at www.rmhcsd.org.

Taste of Rancho Santa Fe photo by Leetal Elmaleh

More than 500 people attended the 6th Annual Taste of Rancho Santa Fe hosted by the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club. Guests sipped drink samples from over 30 wine and beverage vendors while enjoying bites from local restaurants including 067 Eatery, Rancho Valencia, Ignite Bistro, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, Caffe Positano, Alfonso’s of La Jolla, Pacific Coast Grill, The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, Table Food + Drink, Nick & G’s, Thyme in the Ranch, and Searsucker Del Mar, among others. The Taste of Rancho Santa Fe is RSF Rotary Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, benefiting the RSF Rotary Foundation, ConnectMed International, Future Legends, Cancer Angels of San Diego, JC Cooley Foundation, Kids Korps and HandsOn San Diego, Center for Community Solutions, Starlings Volleyball Club, Just in Time for Foster Youth, The Comfort Club, Rescue Express, and Project Concern. To find tickets for next year’s event visit www.tasteofrsf.org. Learn more about other RSF Rotary Club events at www.rsfrotary.com.

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C O V E R F E AT U R E

by LAINEY KRAL | photos provided by Cathedral Catholic High School

athedral Catholic High School’s (CCHS) core values of faith, knowledge, character, and responsibility have guided the development of highachieving, well-rounded leaders for over 60 years. The CCHS legacy has deep roots, though the name is only 13 years old. Cathedral Girls High School merged with University San Diego High School (UNI) in 1970 on UNI’s Linda Vista Campus. UNI transitioned to the current CCHS Campus in Carmel Valley in 2005 and took on the new name of Cathedral Catholic High School. “No matter what campus you were on, once you become a Don, you’re always a Don,” said CCHS President Mr. Stevan Laaperi. “The Dons’ legacy has never been stronger. Over 50 alumni are among the CCHS team of administrators, faculty, coaches, and staff.” The professional staff is well qualified to uphold that legacy. Most teachers have a master’s degree or higher in the subject they teach, and the entire staff strives to model the values of a Catholic faith community. The school is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and holds membership with the College Board. “In partnership with parents, we form an educational ministry that is mutually supportive and a community committed to excellence,” said Principal Dr. Kevin Calkins. “It is our intent that our graduates carry a spirit of intellectual curiosity and a love of learning on their continuing journey of personal and spiritual growth.” Over 1,600 students are currently beginning that journey on the dynamic CCHS campus. Facilities include 75 classrooms, 12 science labs, two computer

“IT IS OUR INTENT THAT OUR GRADUATES CARRY A SPIRIT OF INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY AND A LOVE OF LEARNING ON THEIR CONTINUING JOURNEY OF PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH.”

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CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

labs, engineering complex (which will be finished January 2019), a ceramics studio, a music room, a lecture hall, several special-use classrooms, world-class athletic facilities, an academic center, a chapel, and meditation garden – there’s a place for every student to discover their passion. Over 70 percent of CCHS students participate in one or more of the school’s

80-plus teams. “Whether you are an athlete, love to act, or have a passion for serving others, at Cathedral Catholic you gain the confidence to make a difference not only in your life but in the world around you,” said Kate, a graduate from the Class of 2017. Nicole, another recent graduate, agreed: “There is an unparalleled wealth of opportunities, and a strong support system in the students and faculty as part of the Catholic community.” 

PRESIDENT: Mr. Stevan Laaperi

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

PRINCIPAL: Dr. Kevin Calkins

5555 Del Mar Heights Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 858-523-4000 cchsadmin@cathedralcatholic.org www.CathedralCatholic.org

ESTABLISHED: University of San

Diego High School established in 1957, moved to its new location as Cathedral Catholic High School in 2005 GRADES: 9-12, Co-Ed ENROLLMENT: 1,650 STUDENT/TEACHER: 18:1 TUITION: $17,900

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THERAPEUTIC LEARNING CENTER

by BECCA BARR photos by Soul of Photography

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990 Highland Dr., #106A Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-481-2200 www.Therapeutic LiteracyCenter.com www.Therapeutic LearningCenter.com HEAD OF SCHOOL:

Maria Bagby ESTABLISHED: 2012 OPEN HOUSE:

2nd Monday of every month 9 – 11 a.m. or call for an individual consultation GRADES: 1-12, Co-Ed ENROLLMENT: 15 TUITION: $40,000,

financial aid offered ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

Therapeutic Learning Center (formerly Therapeutic Literacy Center) provides individually specialized cognitive therapy and educational services for remediation of learning disabilities and learning challenges. Just one to two years at TLC prepares students to reintegrate into traditional school classrooms. Individual services are designed to erase not just all kinds of learning problems but all kinds of learning disabilities too so that students can move forward in any learning environment in their future independently confident without need for accommodations.

arents with children that are struggling in school may want to consider the Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC) as a short-term investment. Since its inception in 2012, TLC has a mission to FIX learning challenges and disabilities so that students can thrive in any classroom environment with confidence and joy in learning. The program was originally called Therapeutic Literacy Center, but has recently changed its name to better represent the breadth and scope of learning skills TLC focuses on. Located in Solana Beach, TLC’s clinicians provide cognitive therapies for children and adults along with a private school option with academic classes for students in 1st through 12th grades. “We provide individual educational services with specialized cognitive therapy meant to FIX or erase of all kinds of learning diﬃculties and identified disabilities. After a relatively short period of time at TLC, students transition back to their traditional schools as successful and independent learners,” said school principal Maria Bagby. Individual services are designed to FIX their learning problems, so that students can independently move forward on an even playing field without the need for accommodations and extra support. “These kids are smart, but struggling. They don’t need us to ‘teach to their strengths’ as we’ve all been told. They need us to strengthen their weaknesses so that learning comes easily in any environment,” Maria explained. Maria herself is a reading specialist and works closely with a network of professionals including educational psychologists, audiologists, MFTs,

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TLC OPENED DOORS OF POSSIBILITIES FOR MY CHILD’S FUTURE... IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE!” – Mother of a TLC student psychologists, and occupational therapists. The team is dedicated to identifying and ﬁxing the CAUSE of problems rather than focusing on symptoms that come along with frustration and diﬃculties in attention, motivation, and organization. Some of these symptoms come with labels such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), Nonspecific Learning Disabilities, Other Health Impairments, and more. Others have no label at all. TLC is ideal for kids who are struggling in a typical school environment. The school focuses

on the science of neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change both its physical structure and its functional organization in response to training and experience. For many students, TLC clinicians combine proven cognitive therapies with the Arrowsmith Program. The unique hybrid method of combining cognitive therapies with the Arrowsmith Program accelerates changes in learning success. “We don’t expect our students to stay with us more than one to two years before they are ready to reintegrate into mainstream classes with new levels of success, academically and socially. This is a short-term investment in the life of a child with permanent changes in learning skills.” In addition to their private school option, TLC offers services before, during, and after school for families that choose therapy while remaining in their current school of choice. With their new name in the new year, TLC has redesigned its financial structure with a reduced cost to families. “We have no contracts, lower hourly services, and increased student services,” Maria related. “We are listening to the parents – we are making it easier for them to give their children what they need.” 

THE GRAUER SCHOOL

by LINDA FRABL | photos by Alan Smith Photograhy and provided by The Grauer School

f you have a middle or high school-aged child who wants to go beyond the regimented educational system and is seeking greater connection with teachers, with peers, and with the whole learning experience, do not despair. The Grauer School in Encinitas, which happens to be the longest-serving independent school in San Diego’s North County, is a solution. Its stated philosophy reads as such: “More than just a curriculum, real teaching is the deepening relationship between teacher and student.” Established in 1991, Grauer claims to be the worldwide leader in the “small schools movement.” The school’s founder, Dr. Stuart Grauer, noted, “We have traveled far and wide studying the world’s most inspirational schools, educators, and educational movements: Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, Socratic, free and democratic schooling, expeditionary learning and classical education, from oneroom schoolhouses to Peking University. We support all these great movements and traditions which have provided us with heroes, mentors, and wisdom.” Grauer Principal Dana Abplanalp-Diggs added, “The Grauer School uses the foundations of these great

traditions to infuse all that we keep learning and synthesizing. With the freedom to make choices in their education, our students are discovering their passions and becoming courageous, curious leaders.

“AT GRAUER, NO STUDENT GOES UNNOTICED – ALL ARE PROUD OF THEMSELVES, ALL ARE ENCOURAGED AND REWARDED IN FINDING THEIR VOICE AND THEIR PLACE IN THE WORLD. THEY’RE ADVENTURESOME. THEY’RE HAPPY!” ~ Julie D., 11th Grade Parent

And even though our focus is not on rankings and test scores, our students are getting accepted to and are succeeding at their top choice colleges.”

Engaging students in six core values – resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, compassion, selfadvocacy, and accountability – The Grauer School aims to develop well-rounded students who are purposeful, confident global citizens. The learning curriculum involves field trips, guest speakers, community service activities, and studentcreated programs, all of which serve to complement the required subject matters and stimulate young minds. Grauer is also the region’s only UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) aﬃliate school, with 176 partner schools around the world, all while gaining unbeatable college placement: 96% of top three college picks and averaging $50-60,000 in merit scholarship offers for graduating seniors. Emphasizing the concept of students taking ownership over their learning, Dana exclaimed, “In a world that often seems to put ‘standards’ before personal development, and to put institutional needs above human needs, Grauer keeps the focus on the individual student. Our students achieve and are valued because they are developing personal passions, and teens coming of age are finding their unique voices at Grauer.” 

1500 S. El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024 760-944-6777 admissions@grauerschool.com www.GrauerSchool.com HEAD OF SCHOOL:

Dr. Stuart Grauer, Ed. PRINCIPAL:

Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, M. Ed. ESTABLISHED: 1991 OPEN HOUSE: Discover Grauer

tours on Jan. 10, 16, 25, or Feb. 8, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. GRADES: 7–12, Co-Ed ENROLLMENT: 160 STUDENT/TEACHER: 6:1 optimal class/seminar size is 12 TUITION: Financial aid offered ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

The Grauer School, an independent college preparatory school, serves Northern San Diego and surrounding areas, offers a balanced curriculum of rigorous academics, arts and athletics, and gives students unparalleled leadership opportunities in a supportive, socially inclusive environment.

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DEL MAR PINES SCHOOL

TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

GRADES K-6 IN CARMEL VALLEY

OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR MOST PRECIOUS POSSESSION – SHOULDN’T THEIR EDUCATION BE JUST AS SPECIAL?

f you are considering a private elementary school for your child, Del Mar Pines School offers a unique blend of individual attention, low student-to-teacher ratios, and a robust curriculum taught in a safe and nurturing environment. Every kindergarten through sixth-grade student enjoys a core syllabus of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. This is complemented by extensive programs of music, fine arts, Spanish language, computer science, hands-on science, library, and physical education. For over 40 years, Del Mar Pines School has followed its mission of challenging minds, nurturing character, and respecting individuality. It offers students the opportunity to express intellectual curiosity and creativity while promoting strong interpersonal relationships. To enhance the learning experience and promote real-world skills, a oneto-one student-to-technology ratio is integrated across the curriculum. Del Mar Pines also provides before-school and after-school care options as well as after-school enrichment classes and an extensive summer camp. Students discover how to work alone and as part of a group, communicate effectively, and apply interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. They learn how to solve complex problems, think critically, act with integrity and compassion, and develop a growth mindset. Each student is given the opportunity to meet his or her full academic potential, while developing and refining the qualities essential for positive personal development. Leading with a focus on individual attention and a well-rounded curriculum, Del Mar Pines School’s vision is to develop students as independent thinkers empowered to create a better world. 

uiding a child from preschool through high school is an incredibly important and challenging endeavor that sets the foundation for a successful future. At Tri-City Christian School (TCCS), students thrive in the challenging academic program, inspired by excellent, dedicated teachers. TCCS focuses on the whole student to create a passion for learning, a heart for serving, and a purpose for the future. Grounded in Christ and infused with a biblical worldview, students grow in faith and character development as they are taught to think critically, work collaboratively, and become leaders ready to impact the world for Christ. At TCCS, students are encouraged to engage in discovery through math, language, science, the arts and more. The heart of TCCS’s mission is to prepare the whole child, building a strong foundation spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. Meeting each child where they are creates a passion for knowledge that inspires life-long learners. • Interactive, hands-on science program aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards • Guided reading and math programs help to solidify strong basic skills in primary students, which equip them to become problem solvers and critical thinkers for the future • College preparatory course selection with a variety of options including online and dual college credit courses • Graduation requirements meet or exceed UC guidelines with AP, Honors, and college prep courses • CIF competitive athletics • Visual and Performing Arts • Foreign Language and STEM certified electives including robotics 

OPEN HOUSE: Individual tours

available with appointment GRADES: K–6, Co-Ed

OPEN HOUSE: Call to

ENROLLMENT: approx. 150

3975 Torrington St. San Diego, CA 92130 858-481-5615 www.DelMarPines.com

set up a personal tour

STUDENT/TEACHER: 12:1 TUITION: $15,500. Financial aid not offered but tuition is kept low through generous support from the school foundation.

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GRADES: PreK–12, Co-Ed ENROLLMENT: 640

302 N. Emerald Dr. Vista, CA 92083 760-630-8227 | www.TCCS.org

STUDENT/TEACHER: 20:1 TUITION: $9,800 - $12,624 Financial aid available

VILLAGE CHURCH PRESCHOOL

lifelong journey of learning and inspiration begins at The Village Church Preschool (VCP). Children ages two to five can play, learn, and grow through the school’s focus on developing the whole child. “That includes each stage of development – social, spiritual, cognitive, emotional, and gross motor, which provides for kindergarten readiness,” explained VCP Director Pamela Miller. “Our philosophy is Developmentally Appropriate Practice, which means we provide experiences and activities that are appropriate for each stage of development.” Teachers get to know each child as an individual, developing unique curriculum to engage and inspire each child’s interests. STEAM disciplines – science, technology, engineering, arts, and math – feature prominently in the curriculum. VCP’s rich history speaks to a legacy of support and achievement. The school was founded in 1962 by young moms at the Village Church seeking the perfect place for their children to learn and play – today, some of the earliest students are now sending their own students to VCP. The highly educated teaching staff is part of that legacy as well. “VCP is such an amazing place to teach that teachers stay for many years!” Director Miller shared. “The average length of employment for our teachers is 20-plus years; we have very low turnover.” VCP knows it takes a village to raise a child, and teachers build meaningful relationships with the entire family. Supportive, respectful relationships between children and their peers, teachers, and families are vital for healthy development. “We view parents as participants in their child’s educational life and welcome you into our classroom as an intricate part of our community of learners,” Director Miller said. Learn more at www.VillageChurchPreschool.org. 

ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

ow in its 31st year, Encinitas Country Day School (ECDS) serves preschool through eighth grade students on two beautiful campuses. The ECDS WASCaccredited curriculum boasts a unique blend of Montessori, traditional, and 21st-century instructional methods that develop well-rounded students of scholarship, integrity, and service. The ECDS Preschool campus serves children ages two through five in a warm, nurturing environment. Multi-age preschool classrooms are designed to foster a child’s love of learning by engaging them both socially and academically. Enrichment programs such as art, music, gardening, and gymnastics are included in the school day. Keyboard and piano, as well as dance classes, are optional extras. Collaborative and experiential learning environments inspire ECDS lower and middle school students to develop exemplary character traits and critical life skills, as well as linguistic, scientific, and technological fluency. Visual and Performing Arts classes are included in day school curriculum, and are also part of after school and summer enrichment programs. • Small class sizes • WASC accredited • Strong academic accountability • Extraordinary campus, including science, computer, and STEM labs • Interscholastic middle school league sports • Individualized math and language arts instruction • Library with more than 10,000 titles • Spanish language lab and classes Before and after-care programs are available at all grade levels from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a nominal additional charge. Come see how small class sizes, character education, and a commitment to arts and sciences can enhance your child’s life. Campus tours at 9:30 a.m. daily and by appointment. 

OPEN HOUSE: Call or email

6225 Paseo Delicias Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-756-2394 www.VillageChurchPreschool.org DIRECTOR: Pamela Miller ESTABLISHED: 1962

to schedule a personal tour during school hours GRADES: Preschool Ages 2-5, Co-Ed ENROLLMENT: 140

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Jan. 27,

1 – 4 p.m. GRADES: Preschool to 8, Co-Ed STUDENT/TEACHER:

STUDENT/TEACHER:

Age 2 – 10:2; Age 3 – 13:2; Age 4 – 17:2 TUITION: No tuition aid offered

3616 Manchester Ave. Encinitas, CA 92024 760-942-1111 www.ECDSchools.org

Preschool – 12:1; Kindergarten – 14:1; Grades 1-8 – 16:1 TUITION: $9,000 to $20,000

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS LIST SCHOOL NAME | CONTACT

Cathedral Catholic High School 5555 Del Mar Heights Rd. | San Diego, CA 92130 858-523-4000 | www.CathedralCatholic.org

Del Mar Pines School 3975 Torrington St. | San Diego, CA 92130 | 858-481-5615 info@DelMarPines.com | www.DelMarPines.com

Encinitas Country Day School 3616 Manchester Ave. | Encinitas, CA 92024 760-942-1111 | www.ECDSchools.org

La Jolla Country Day 9490 Genesee Ave. | La Jolla, CA 92037 858-453-3440 | www.LJCDS.org

Lindamood-Bell 445 Marine View Ave., Ste. 290 | Del Mar, CA 92014 858-259-3206 | www.LindamoodBell.com

Maranatha Christian Schools 9050 Maranatha Dr. | San Diego, CA 92127 858-759-9737 | www.MaranathaChristianSchools.org

Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Dr. | Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-755-8900 | info@sfcs.net | www.SFCS.net

The Children’s School 2225 Torrey Pines Ln. | La Jolla, CA 92037 858-454-0184 | info@tcslj.org | www.TCSLJ.org

The Grauer School 1500 S. El Camino Real | Encinitas, CA 92024 760-944-6777 | info@GrauerSchool.com www.GrauerSchool.com

Therapeutic Learning Center 990 Highland Dr., Ste. 106A | Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-481-2200 | www.TherapeuticLiteracyCenter.com www.TherapeuticLearningCenter.com

The Winston School 215 9th St. | Del Mar, CA 92014 858-259-8155 | www.TheWinstonSchool.org

Tri-City Christian School 302 N. Emerald Dr. | Vista, CA 92083 | 760-630-8227 tccscommunication@tccs.org | www.TCCS.org

Village Church Preschool 6225 Paseo Delicias | Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-756-2394 | pamm@villagechurchpreschool.org www.VillageChurchPreschool.org

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Cathedral Catholic High School is an innovative leader in Catholic, college preparatory education. Their rigorous, innovative education program is offered in a nurturing community based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and traditions of the Catholic Church. Offering elementary school students (grades K-6) a unique blend of individual attention, low student-toteacher ratios, and a robust curriculum, all taught in a safe and nurturing environment. Now in its 31st year, Encinitas Country Day School serves preschool through eighth grade students on two beautiful campuses. The ECDS curriculum develops well-rounded students of scholarship, integrity, and service. La Jolla Country Day School is an independent, college preparatory school, serving students age three to grade 12. LJCDS is committed to inspiring greatness for a better world by fostering a community that leads with dignity. At Lindamood-Bell Academy, sensory-cognitive instruction is paired with a full curriculum to develop the imagery-language foundation that underlies learning and literacy. An accredited private K-12 school, with classes available in person or online, the curriculum at the Academy is individualized and flexible to meet each student’s needs. Maranatha Christian Schools is a college prep learning community where students experience God’s love, are equipped to fulfill God’s unique call and purpose, and excel in their God-given potential through academics, arts, and athletics. Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFC) is a private preschool through 12th grade college preparatory school located in Solana Beach. With a 100% four-year college acceptance rate, SFC graduates are accepted into top colleges and universities across the nation. The Children’s School features a supportive environment where students feel safe and known and a toddler through eighth grade curriculum designed to teach critical thinking skills and collaboration. As the longest-serving independent school in North County, The Grauer School develops students who are purposeful, confident global citizens by encouraging them to develop personal passions and find their unique voices. Therapeutic Learning Center (formerly Therapeutic Literacy Center) offers a full-time school as well as an after-school therapy clinic for individualized cognitive therapy and educational services. FIX learning challenges and disabilities so students can thrive in any classroom environment. The Winston School inspires hope and success in students who have struggled to realize their potential. For almost 30 years, The Winston School has educated students with learning differences by creating a high-quality learning environment where they can learn and are challenged to find their passion. For 47 years Tri-City Christian School has been a place where students are empowered to realize their full potential through a robust curriculum that is Biblically grounded and culturally relevant. The Village Church Preschool offers engaging, inspiring curriculum for children ages two to five, along with infant and toddler music programs. Discover a life-long love of learning in this supportive community.

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE F

or the musician, audio engineer, and music producer in all of us, no matter the age, Studio West has the program to help you explore your musical creativity! Located in Rancho Bernardo, Studio West has been San Diego’s largest commercial recording studio since 1986 but they also offer a wide range of training programs in audio production. If you are a song writer, aspiring audio engineer, or producer and you want to improve your craft or maybe even pursue this as a career, Studio West can help. From after-school workshops, summer camps, and private lessons for middle and high school students all the way to a year-long Diploma in Recording Arts, there is something for everyone. We invite you to learn more and schedule a tour of our amazing facility, featuring three state-of-the-art recording studios at www.StudioWest.com. 

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LOCAL AUTHOR

eet Leone: MDee AUTHOR, PHOTOGRAPHER, TRAVELER by LINDA FRABL | photo by Soul of Photography

Name: Community: Profession: Family: Hobbies & Interests: Favorite Local Spots: Website:

Dee Leone Rancho Santa Fe Writer Married with two children Amateur photography, scrapbooking, reading, golf, and travel The charming village area and my backyard, which is a hummingbird haven www.DeeLeone.com

ancho Santa Fe resident Dee Leone is a successful writer. In addition to penning three popular children’s books, Dee has also written educational books, poems, plays, stories, activity sheets for Highlights magazine, and numerous online articles. She recently did a reading of her second children’s book, Dough Nights and Dragons, at this year’s San Diego Festival of Books, held at Liberty Station in August. “I was thrilled to read that book at the festival, which was inspired by my wondering how doughnuts were created,” Dee commented. She added, “The most rewarding part of being an author is to get stories into the hands of young readers or listeners and to watch them smile, laugh, and get turned on by books. My goal is to write stories that will ignite an appetite for reading and set a child’s imagination on fire.” Armed with a B.S. in Education, Dee has taught elementary classes in Ohio, California, and Texas, and was even a teacher’s aide for a gifted program in Alaska. Mixing her vast experience teaching youngsters with her innate curiosity with the world around her, Dee is never at a loss for book subject ideas. Her first children’s book, Bizz and Buzz Make Honey Buns, came about because Dee is a fan of homophone wordplay. She explained, “This book is

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about two ‘bee’-fuddled insects that want to make a sweet treat but don’t quite understand the directions. They use a little ‘flower’ instead of a little ‘flour’ to follow a recipe, and that’s just the ‘bee’-ginning of their silly endeavor!” Her latest children’s book, Nature’s Lullaby Fills the Night, materialized after Dee’s own travels. She elaborated, “I enjoy taking photos of nature – from close-ups of flowers to wide panoramic vistas – and have had the good fortune to visit incredible places. So, when I was looking at images of swans on a glistening lake in Slovenia, or leaping dolphins off the coast of New Zealand, I was inspired to write a lullaby about them.” Forever influenced by beautiful scenery, Dee is especially grateful to call Rancho Santa Fe home. She exclaimed, “I like the quiet, natural surroundings, the hummingbirds and butterflies that flit about all over our yard, the weather, the charming village area, and the golf courses in the vicinity.” When she isn’t writing, Dee loves scrapbooking, reading, and learning to play golf. 

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SCIENCE DENTAL IMPLANT DENTISTRY

THE

by TARKAN SIDAL, DDS, MD

dental implant is an artificial titanium fixture that is placed surgically into the jaw bone to substitute for a missing tooth and its roots.

There are different types of dental implants ranging from blade to cylinder to screw type, with the screw type being the most commonly accepted design nowadays. Titanium is the ninth most abundant metal on Earth. It has a light weight, is resistant to corrosion, and is biocompatible with living tissue. Swedish surgeon Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark discovered that when titanium makes contact with living bone tissue, they grow together to form a permanent adhesion. He named this process osseointegration.Osseointegration – defined as direct structural and functional connection between ordered, living bone and the surface of a load carrying implant – belongs to the category of primary bone healing. Right after implant placement, the

inflammatory bone healing phase takes place. This is followed by the proliferative phase where initial bone, known as woven bone, is formed four to six weeks after the implant placement surgery. This bone is low in density but forms rapidly. The third phase is the maturation phase, where osteoid type bone deposited. Loading the implant (using the implant) stimulates transformation from woven bone to lamellar bone. This bone is the weight-bearing bone that is formed; lastly, the resorption and remodeling phase occurs throughout the lifetime of the implant. The implant complex is composed of multitudes of structures: bone tissue, implant, abutment, abutment screw, prosthetic superstructure, retention screw, esthetic facing, chewing surface. Bone tissue, placement of implant, and generally the healing abutment is dealt with by a surgeon or the implant placing practitioner; the rest of the structures are dealt with by the restoring dentist. Your surgeon and restoring dentist work together to provide the best coordinated care.

Most people are candidates for dental implants except for a small group of patients who are compromised medically and/or dentally, demonstrating delayed healing such as immunosuppression, antimetabolic treatment, or uncontrolled diabetes. It takes time for dental implant dentistry to take place due to the rules of the physiology of osseointegration. Conventionally, after a tooth is extracted, with or without bone grafting, it takes about three to four months until the site is ready for the actual implant placement. This time period might slightly vary depending on the quality of the patient’s existing bone quality. Following the dental implant placement, roughly another four months is needed for osseointegration of the titanium to the native bone due to laws of bone physiology. Then the patient’s restoring dentist works on the actual delivery of the crown, which is the only visible portion of this complex. There are also other variations of treatment in regards to dental implant placement and bone grafting, these are discussed on a case by case basis with a patient’s restoring dentist and surgeon working together to reach a customized outcome at the patient’s best interest. 

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oices for Children (VFC) held its 16th annual Starry Starry Night Gala at the Sahm Estate at Del Dios Ranch in September, co-chaired by Becca and Jason Craig, Cambra and Randy Finch, and Zoe and Eric Kleinbub. Over 400 guests enjoyed cocktail hour, a custom menu by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, an exciting live auction, and the premiere of the short film Dear CASA. The event grossed $1.5 million in support of VFC’s CourtAppointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, which will provide a CASA volunteer to hundreds of abused, abandoned, or neglected children in foster care in San Diego County. Learn more at www.speakupnow.org. 

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LIBRARY CALENDAR

rancho santa fe library The library will be closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day, and Jan. 21 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

SPECIAL EVENTS

DEC. 10

DEC. 15

Lego Builder Club

Stocking Craft

3:15 p.m.

All Day

17040 AVENIDA DE ACACIAS, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 | 858-756-2512 WWW.SDCL.ORG | WWW.RSFLIBRARYGUILD.ORG

DEC. 7 DEC. 11

DEC. 17

Hosted by a special visitor 10:45 a.m.

Little Catbird Christmas

Love on a Leash

All Day

Adult Craft Signup required 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

JAN. 31

FRIDAYS

Meditation Event

Toddler Storytime

10:30 a.m.

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Adult Book Club

All Day DEC. 29

TUESDAYS

3:45 p.m.

Elf Craft

3:15 p.m.

10:30 a.m. DEC. 18

Holiday Cards

Love on a Leash

DEC. 22

Christmas Storytime

DEC. 8

All programs are free, but subject to change.

Chair Yoga

Fine-Free Fridays

All Day

9:30 a.m.

Return your books, CDs, DVDs, and other overdue materials and the library will get rid of the fines for those items Last Fridays | All Day

Sensory Stations

Holiday Craft

Puppet Show: The Gingerbread Man

3:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m.

JAN. 19

WEDNESDAYS

DEC. 14

DEC. 20

10:30 a.m.

Annual Christmas Tea

Teen Kitchen Hack

Watercolor Instruction

DEC. 13

3:30 p.m.

1:20 p.m.

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2nd Fridays 2 – 3 p.m.

11 a.m.

Book Babies

THURSDAYS

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