From November Coffee Break Parent educator Sandy...

From November Coffee Break

Parent educator Sandy Spurgen McDaniel was the featured speaker at

the Nov. 17 Coffee Break.

McDaniel focused on helping parents avoid power struggles with

their children and said much of the parent and child dynamic is about

power. McDaniel said it is important to be consistent, pro-active and

establish negotiable rules.

For more information, go online to https://www.parentingos.com.

Excellence holds public meet

The Quest for Excellence committee will invite the public to its

regular meetings at the district office, 550 Blumont St. An academic

depth discussion will be the topic of the meeting, from 2:45 to 3:30

p.m. on Monday at the high school’s room 20.

On Dec. 3 at the district office the Quest for Excellence full

committee will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. and the Social and Emotional

Education Development committee will meet from 10 a.m. to noon.

For information, call the district at (949) 497-7700.

Computer program gets a fundraiser

Laguna Beach High School will hold its annual Holiday Boutique

from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 4.

A plethora of gifts from many vendors will be sold as a fundraiser

for the high school’s computer program. For information, call (949)

497-7750 ext. 216.