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Weekly E-Newsletter
October 20th, 2011  
In This Issue
Bulletin Board
New & Noteworthy
Curricular Adventures
Service Learning in the Field
Sports on the Ridge
Parents Association News
Beyond the Ridge
Schedule of Events
Snapshot from The Ridge

Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy  

a spontaneous view of school life.   

 

Students study in their "Dig Pink" gear, worn on  

October 11th to raise awareness about breast cancer. 

 

 

 

Bulletin Board

Fall Fest is this weekend!  Join Pacific Ridge families and friends for a fun-filled day.
When: Saturday, October 22nd, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Pacific Ridge campus (parking in the Aptera lot off Loker)
Highlights: Too many to name in this small space!
But here are a few:
- The bake sale, a Pacific Ridge favorite tradition
- A giant, inflatable obstacle course
- Food vendors offering street tacos and more
- A pumpkin patch
- Performances by student groups throughout the day

The Birds' Nest to Offer Spirit Gear at Fall Fest
Members of The Birds' Nest, an Upper School Service Learning group dedicated to funding school programs and service learning projects, will be selling sweatshirts, jackets, and other Pacific Ridge spirit wear at Fall Fest on Saturday.  The Birds' Nest takes cash and checks, and members will happily order sizes they don't have in stock.  Don't miss your chance to support Pacific Ridge and get warm and cozy for winter at the same time!
 

Annual Fund and Break A Sweat Campaigns Begin
Last week marked the kickoff of this year's Annual Fund and Break A Sweat campaigns.  Please consider helping us reach 100% participation once again by making a gift to help support both the operational costs of the school (Annual Fund) as well as the new Athletic Center (Break A Sweat).  NEW this year, donors can make both pledges and gifts online: click here and look for the "Online Gifts & Pledges" box on the right-hand side of the page.  Questions?  Feel free to contact Emma Brejwo (Annual Fund) at ebrejwo@pacificridge.org, or Kari Perry (Break A Sweat) at perrykari@gmail.com. 

Middle School Open House on November 5th  
Families interested in applying to 7th and 8th grades for the 2012-2013 school year are invited to attend a Middle School Open House on Saturday, November 5th.  Attendees will learn about school programs, take a tour of campus, and meet current students and parents.  Please RSVP to Monique Velde at mvelde@pacificridge.org or 760-448-9841.  Click here for information on other open houses and on the application process.
Date: Saturday, November 5th
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge School campus

Reminder: 
Blood Drive on November 8th
Pacific Ridge School will sponsor a blood drive on Tuesday, November 8th, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.  Registration for the November 8th Blood Drive will be sent to parents via an email blast.  

New & Noteworthy

2011-2012 Faculty/Parent Education Series
Again this year, members of the Pacific Ridge School faculty and staff will gather with up to 30 parents at a time for Harkness discussions about education and adolescents.  Before each session, participants will be given an article to read and/or a video clip to view.  At the meeting, parents and Pacific Ridge faculty and staff members will meet as one large group, break up into two smaller Harkness groups, and then reconvene to determine a list of takeaways from the discussion.  Those conclusions will then be shared with the rest of the school community. 

Only 120 total spaces are available, so be sure to rank your order of session preference via survey monkey by clicking here. 

Topics and Dates:
Parents, Tutors, and Homework: When Too Much Help Becomes a Hindrance, led by Jenny Bjornstad, Dean of Faculty, 9th/10th Grade Dean
Tuesday, November 15th, 8:15-9:45 a.m.

Harkness and Performance: The Value of Students' Being Heard, led by Scott Mattoon, 11th/12th Grade Dean
Tuesday, December 6th, 4-5:30 p.m.

21st Century Skills and the Pacific Ridge School Mission: Right on Time, led by Liz Grossman, Coordinator of Curriculum and Mission Assessment
Tuesday, January 31st, 8:15-9:45 a.m.

Concentration, Flow, and The Zone, led by Hans Richter, 7th/8th Grade Dean
Thursday, March 15th, 4-5:30 p.m. 

Curricular Adventures

On October 12th, students in Middle East History and Diplomacy heard Dr. Edie Eger, an Auschwitz survivor, speak about her experience in the Holocaust.  She discussed Auschwitz, the death of her parents, the final death marches as Nazis retreated, but most importantly, the power of the human spirit to persevere.  Dr. Eger's presentation, and a study of the Holocaust, framed the students' current study of the birth of Israel.  Click here for more information on Dr. Eger.

On October 13th, Advanced Photography students visited Oceanside Pier for an early morning  field trip.  Students tested both their artistic and their people skills by shooting portraits of surfers, joggers, fishermen, policemen, and tourists.

 
Service Learning in the Field

On October 13th, students in the ARC Middle School Service Learning Group contributed to a gardening project at The ARC of San Diego.


        

 
Sports on the Ridge

Winter Sports Meeting On November 7th

For parents whose children plan on participating in a winter sport: please join us for a Parent-Coaches meeting on November 7th.  Don't miss this exciting and informational evening that will tell you what you need to know about the upcoming basketball and soccer seasons.  Parents will meet winter sports coaches from all levels and hear Jim Perry from Positive Coaching Alliance speak on Second-Goal Parenting at Pacific Ridge School.  Go Firebirds!

Date: Monday, November 7th 

Time: 6:30 p.m. 

Place: East Reading Room, Upper School building  

Questions? Contact Athletic Director Darren Lawlor: dlawlor@pacificridge.org. 

 

Scores

Coed Varsity Cross Country 

10/13/11 (Coastal cluster meet #1) Home
JV Boys:
Bishop's 23; LJCD 34; Francis Parker 95; Pacific Ridge 99
Varsity Girls:
Bishop's 30; Pacific Ridge 41; Francis Parker 54; LJCD 107
Varsity Boys:
Bishop's 28; LJCD 33; Francis Parker 66; Pacific Ridge 112 


Coed Middle School Cross Country
10/14/11 (Mt. Sac Invitational) Home

Medalists:

7th Grade Girls 1.2 miles: 

Quincy Erturk, 8 of 157

Isabella Sevigny, 9 of 157

 

Boys 8th Flag Football
10/11/11 Santa Fe Christian Schools Home 27 13 W

Boys 7th Flag Football
10/11/11 Santa Fe Christian Schools Home 35 7 W

Girls Varsity Volleyball
10/11/11 Horizon Christian School Home 1 3 L
10/13/11 Calvin Christian School of ESC Home 3 0 W

Girls MS− A Volleyball
10/11/11 La Jolla Country Day School Away 0 2 L
10/12/11 Maranatha Christian Away 2 0 W

Girls MS− B Volleyball
10/11/11 La Jolla Country Day School Away 0 2 L
10/12/11 Maranatha Christian Away 2 0 W

Girls Frosh Volleyball
10/11/11 Liberty Charter HS Away 1 2 L
10/12/11 Classical Academy High Home 2 1 W  

Girls JV White Volleyball 

10/11/11 Liberty Charter HS Away 2 1 W

 

Girls JV Blue Volleyball 

10/11/11 Horizon Christian School Home 2 0 W

10/13/11 Calvin Christian School of ESC Home 2 0 W

 

Girls MS − White Volleyball

10/11/11 La Jolla Country Day School Away 1 2 L

10/12/11 Francis Parker School Home 2 1 W

 

Girls MS − Blue Volleyball

10/11/11 La Jolla Country Day School Away 1 2 L

10/12/11 Francis Parker School Home 0 2 L

 

Girls MS − Black Volleyball

10/11/11 La Jolla Country Day School Away 0 2 L

10/12/11 Francis Parker School Home 2 0 W

 

Girls MS − Silver Volleyball

10/12/11 Francis Parker School Home 1 2 L

 

Coed V/JV Surfing

10/16/11 Francis Parker School Home 35 39 L 

Individual results:

Brian Vaughn - First place bodyboard

Alex Hanlon - First place women's short board

Jake Smith - Semi-Finals mens short board

Sage Sanders - Round 2 mens short board

Logan Elstermann - Round 2 men's short board

David Claxton - Round 2 mens short board 

 

Parents Association News

Reminder:  

The Pacific Ridge Parent Walking Group will meet at Peet's Coffee in Bressi Ranch on Wednesday, October 26th at 8 a.m.  Join other parents for a loop down past Pacific Ridge and back to Bressi Ranch for coffee afterwards.  Questions?  Contact the Parents Association at parentsassociation@pacificridge.org.   

 

Beyond the Ridge

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 24th-28th, representatives from the following colleges will visit Pacific Ridge School:

 

Beloit College, Connecticut College, Drexel University, Kalamazoo College, Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Pomona College, Providence College, Sarah Lawrence College, Swarthmore College, Vanderbilt University, Wellesley College, Whitman College, Whittier College, University of Southern California  

 

Tufts University Admissions Program

Date: October 24th 

Time: 7 p.m. 

Place: La Jolla Country Day School

 

Tulane University Admissions Program

Date: October 24th

Time: 7 p.m.

Place: San Diego Marriott, Mission Valley 

 

For more information on college representative visits or college admissions programs, please contact Ruth Foresman at rforesman@pacificridge.org or 760-579-4905.

 

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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.

Schedule of Events
Schedule of Event Calendar

October 22nd
Fall Fest
10 a.m.-3 p.m.

October 26th
Parent Walking Group
Meet at Peet's Coffee in Bressi Ranch
8 a.m.

October 28th
Middle School Halloween Dance
6-9 p.m.

October 29th
Upper School Halloween Dance
7-10 p.m.

November 5th
Middle School
Open House
2-4 p.m.

November 8th
Blood Drive
9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

November 11th
No School -
Veteran's Day 

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