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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.  Members of the Animal Allies Service Learning group assemble 300+ litter boxes. |
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Science Olympiad Information Meeting On October 8th
Students and parents are invited to attend an informational meeting about this year's Science Olympiad. Students new to the Olympiad are especially welcome! Come and learn how you can be part of the Pacific Ridge team that has consistently landed in the top ten among schools in San Diego County. For more information on the Science Olympiad, a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting interest in science, click here.
Date: Saturday, October 8th
Time: 9-11 a.m. (Breakfast provided)
Place: Upper School West Wing
Parents and students welcome!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are Next Week
Parent/Teacher conferences provide a great opportunity to discuss student progress and goals, and we invite parents to take advantage of this chance to talk with teachers early in the year. Parents were sent an email inviting them to request preferred conference times online. The deadline to request conference times is Friday, October 7th, at 5 p.m. If you have not received the email, or have any questions, please contact Jamie Diaz-Orosco: 760-448-9882 or JDiaz-Orosco@pacificridge.org. Conferences take place over three days:
Wednesday, October 12th: 4-7 p.m.
Thursday, October 13th: 5-8 p.m.
Friday, October 14th: 8:30-11:30 a.m. No school today Madeline Levine To Speak on Price of Privilege Members of the Pacific Ridge community are invited to an informative evening with best selling author and psychologist, Dr. Madeline Levine. She will speak about themes in her book, The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids.
Date: Wednesday, October 12th
Place: Guadalupe Center, Cathedral Catholic School, 5555 Del Mar Heights Rd, SD 92130
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Reminders: Game On! Everyone's A Winner! You won't want to miss this! The parents of the Pacific Ridge Community are breaking in the new Athletic Center on Sunday, October 9th, 5-8 p.m. Grab a ball, a taco, or a pom pom and cheer on all participants who shoot baskets, volley balls, or even paddle ping pong balls to $CORE MORE $ for the new Athletic Center. For every basket and successful volley, a generous donor will make a gift, and at "half time," Dr. Ogle and Dr. Mullady will share exciting plans for the school year. This event is for adults only. Please RSVP to prsfirebirds@gmail.com or Monique Benjamin at 760-448-9866. Fall Fest is coming up, so be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, October 22nd. Friends and family are invited to campus, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., for food, activities, music, and more. Volunteers are welcome and needed for decorating, set up, clean up, and booths. Email parentsassociation@pacificridge.org.
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New & Noteworthy
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9th Graders Attend The Odyssey at The Old Globe On Saturday, October 1st, ninth-grade students viewed a modern version of The Odyssey, set in San Diego. The show, which showcased local San Diego talent, included among its performers a church choir, a hip-hop group, and a marching band. Students responded enthusiastically to the production, which gave them new ways to approach their study of The Odyssey in English class. Click here to read about the event and see production photos.
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| Curricular Adventures |
Ninth-Grade Students Prepare a "Local Lunch" On Monday, September 26th, ninth graders completed a "Local Lunch" project for history class. Working in small groups, students prepared lunch for themselves and one community guest using entirely local (defined as within San Diego county) food. Each group also provided an annotated menu and map that described and located the foods used, as well as a collection of encounter and data sheets logging experiences in the search. The project informed students' current study of the Agricultural Revolution in the ancient world, and helped them consider a number of questions about the relationship between food and civilization. Among those questions was: "Why does human history start with farming?"
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Service Learning in the Field
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Throughout the year, students in the "Solutions" Middle School Service Learning group visit and learn directly from local businesses and non-profits with commitments to environmentalism, sustainability, and community outreach. Last week, the group walked to Lund Real Estate nearby campus, where members toured Mr. Lund's LEED platinum office and learned about his "green team" (members of the family business). Students came away excited by the idea that a business can be both sustainable and profitable. They were also inspired by Mr. Lund's emphasis on being a "great citizen."
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Sports on the Ridge
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Scores Coed Varsity Cross Country 09/30/11 (Saints Small School Invitational) Home
Low score wins
Boys
Horizon 29
Pacific Ridge 62
Calvin Christian 70
Foothills Christian 74
Liberty Charter 128
Girls
Coronado 25
Bishops 62
Our Lady of Peace 70
High Tech High 83
Francis Parker 124
Pacific Ridge 124
Santa Fe Christian 187
La Jolla Country Day 195 Coed Middle School Cross Country 09/28/11 (SCMSL #2) Home Low score wins Girls Pacific Ridge 22 Santa Fe Christian 24 Rancho Santa Fe 36 Boys Rancho Santa Fe 18 Pacific Ridge School 25 Maranatha 42 Tri-City Christian 72 Boys 8th Flag Football
09/30/11 La Jolla Country Day School Away 26 27 L
Boys 7th Flag Football
09/30/11 La Jolla Country Day School Away 27 13 W
Girls Varsity Tennis
09/27/11 Francis W. Parker School Home 4 14 L
09/29/11 La Jolla Country Day School Away 0 18 L
Girls Varsity Volleyball
09/27/11 Calvary Christian School Home 3 0 W
09/28/11 El Camino High School Oceanside Away 2 3 L Girls Frosh Volleyball 09/30/11 Hilltop High Home 2 1 W Girls MS A Volleyball
09/28/11 Maranatha Christian Home 2 0 W
09/29/11 Santa Fe Christian Schools Away 0 2 L
09/30/11 Tri-City Christian Schools Away 1 2 L
Girls MS B Volleyball
09/29/11 Santa Fe Christian Schools Away 0 2 L
09/30/11 Tri-City Christian Schools Away 0 2 L
Girls Frosh Volleyball
09/30/11 Hilltop High School Home 2 1 W Girls JV White Volleyball 09/28/11 El Camino High School Oceanside Away 2 0 W Girls JV Blue Volleyball 09/27/11 Calvary Christian School Home 2 0 W 09/28/11 El Camino High School Oceanside Away 2 1 W 10/01/11 (Foothills Tournament) Home Tied for 7th in the Silver division Girls MS White Volleyball 09/29/11 Santa Fe Christian Schools Away 0 2 L Girls MS Blue Volleyball 09/28/11 Maranatha Christian Home 2 0 W 09/29/11 Santa Fe Christian Schools Away 0 2 L 09/30/11 Tri-City Christian Schools Away 0 2 L Girls MS Black Volleyball 09/29/11 Santa Fe Christian Schools Away 1 2 L Girls MS Silver Volleyball 09/29/11 Santa Fe Christian Schools Away 1 2 L |
| Parents Association News |
Parent Walking Group on October 12th The Pacific Ridge Parent Walking Group will meet at Peet's Coffee in Bressi Ranch on Wednesday, October 12th at 8 a.m. Join us for a loop down past Pacific Ridge and back to Bressi Ranch for coffee afterwards. We will meet at the same time and place on October 26th, so mark your calendar! Questions? Contact us at parentsassociation@pacificridge.org. |
Beyond the Ridge
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Reminder: Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 12th.
Discover Duke Program on October 12th
A Duke University admissions officer will discuss the school's programs, the admissions process, and financial aid. Come with your questions!
Date: Wednesday, October 12th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: High Tech High, 2862 Womble Rd, SD, 92106
Brown University Admissions Program on October 13th
Learn more about Brown's undergraduate curriculum, how to apply, and the financial aid process.
Date: Thursday, October 13th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Crivells Hall at Francis Parker School, 6501 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, 92111
UC Merced Preview Day on Saturday, October 15th
This event takes place on the Merced campus. For more information, and to register, click here.
Several College Admissions Programs on October 16th
An admissions representative from each school will present school programs, outline admissions, and talk about financial aid. The programs include:
Washington University in St. Louis
Time: 2 p.m.
Place: San Diego Marriott La Jolla, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, 92037
University of Pennsylvania
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, 92101
Harvard, Princeton, University of Virginia
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Westin San Diego, 400 W. Broadway, San Diego, 92101
Upcoming College Representative Visits
All meetings will begin in the college counseling office. See the school portal for dates and times. During the week of October 10th-14th, representatives from the following colleges will visit Pacific Ridge School: Babson College, California Maritime Academy, Champlain College, Columbia University, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Gordon College, Hofstra University, Loyola Marymount University, Occidental College, Princeton University, Seton Hall University, Texas Christian University, Washington University in St. Louis, Waynesburg College |
| Class Notes |
Freshman Sebastian Green was selected to participate in the Kids On Bluegrass Program at the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) annual World of Bluegrass festival, held in Nashville from September 28th to October 2nd. He was one of 27 young musicians from around the country who had the chance to play and perform together during the week.  |
Faculty Notes
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This past summer, Strength & Conditioning Coach Casey Wheel participated in a mentorship with the Seattle Sounders, a professional soccer team, and a conference sponsored by Perform Better, a fitness equipment supplier. Both experiences provided her with knowledge and creative ideas that will help her produce the most efficient and productive program for our athletes. She writes in an email: "I have already used different ideas and concepts in the workout programs this year."
Congratulations to School Counselor & Health Education teachers Ashley Bascom, who had her first baby on July 19th. Braelyn weighed 7 lbs 8 oz and was 21 inches at birth.
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Faculty & Staff Snapshot
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Cort Bosc, History
Favorite book: The Trial, by Franz Kafka
Most recent book: George R. Martin's series, A Song of Ice and Fire
Favorite movie: All in the Lord of the Rings trilogy
Sport: Soccer
Greatest indulgence: Really good and expensive cheese
If you make him breakfast: Eggs Benedict or a Migas Taco (courtesy of his time in Austin, TX)
In his free time: Plays soccer, watches bad movies
Dream vacation: New Zealand for months
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
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In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.
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Schedule of Events
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October 9th
GAME ON! event for parents only @ Pacific Ridge School
5 p.m.
October 12th
PSAT for juniors and sophomores, @ Pacific Ridge School
8 a.m.
Parent Walking Group
Meet at Peet's Coffee in Bressi Ranch
8 a.m.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
@ Pacific Ridge School
4-7 p.m.
October 13th
Parent/Teacher Conferences
@ Pacific Ridge School
5-8 p.m.
October 14th
No School -
Parent/Teacher Conferences
@ Pacific Ridge School
8:30-11:30 a.m.
October 17th
No School
October 22nd
Fall Fest
@ Pacific Ridge School
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
October 26th
Parent Walking Group
Meet at Peet's Coffee in Bressi Ranch
8 a.m.
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