Community Corner
Holiday Contest at Del Sur Sheds Light on Community, Students
On Dec. 6, San Diego community Del Sur held its second annual Del Sur Lights contest, recognizing the best-decorated and most spirited homes in the ‘hood. In collaboration with Del Sur Elementary School, Del Sur invited 10 students to participate as this year’s judges.
Alexi Thijssen, Joseph Zhai, Ian Von Dyl, Katja Zimmer, Ian McKenna, Leo Zimmer, Isabella Sarralde, Olivia Brogdon, Linh Nguyen and Zahir Ahmed aren’t your typical students. In fact, they are fifth graders who excel in reading.
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Twice a year, students at Del Sur Elementary School participate in the Principal’s Reading Challenge, including the fall reading challenge that just concluded. The top ten fifth-grade students who exceeded their individual reading goals this fall were chosen to serve as judges for the holiday lights contest organized by the Del Sur Community Services Council.
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“Being able to recognize some of our top readers through the Del Sur Lights contest is a real treat for them, and a wonderful opportunity for community collaboration,” said Doug Johnson, principal at Del Sur Elementary School. “We’re proud of all of our students who are dedicated to developing their reading skills, and this contest sheds light on their efforts, too.”
The students toured Del Sur, making a stop at 35 participating homes. Votes were based on originality, brightness and holiday spirit. Prepared to impress this year’s strict panel of judges, Del Sur residents pulled out all the stops with terrific light displays, music, hot cocoa and trays of cookies. The winning house went to the Starr family at Del Sur who greeted the student judges with music and treats. The winner of the contest was announced the following night during a community-wide holiday gathering at the Del Sur Ranch House.
Del Sur Elementary School and nearby Del Norte High School participate in several Del Sur events throughout the year, including Del Sur Lights, the Del Sur Fall Festival and Del Sur’s summer/concert movie series. Del Sur Elementary School is ranked No. 1 in the Poway Unified School District based on 2013 Growth Academic Performance Index (API) scores. For more information about Del Sur Elementary School, visit http://www.powayusd.com/pusddses/.
For more information about new homes at Del Sur, call (858) 432-8770 or visit delsurliving.com or facebook.com/delsurliving.
