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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.  Science teacher takes part in the traditional faculty announcement of this year's musical, Singin' in the Rain.
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Positive Coaching Alliance Newsletter
The Pacific Ridge Athletic Department is a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), a non-profit organization whose mission is "to transform youth sports so sports can transform youth." Many parents have already committed to the goals of the Positive Coaching Alliance by training to be Second-Goal Parents, and we are pleased to give families another way to keep up with the latest Positive Coaching Alliance developments: the PCA bi-weekly e-newsletter. Click here to sign up for a free subscription.
Reminders:
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
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.
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New & Noteworthy
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Fall Fest Gives Autumnal Delight
Pacific Ridge School family and friends gathered on Saturday, October 22nd for the yearly Fall Fest celebration. All the favorite standbys were there: the bake sale sold out in a blink, the pumpkin patch promised some festively decorated doorsteps, and the dunk tank kept brave faculty and staff volunteers wet for a while. The bouncies, new this year, were a kid favorite. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the fun and support our Service Learning groups in their educational and fundraising efforts. A big round of applause goes to all of the generous volunteers, the students who worked to hard and the dedicated staff for coming together to make Fall Fest such a great success!
 Kids enjoy one of the bouncies.
 The pumpkin patch invites. Model U.N. students raise funds by washing cars.
Students and Staff Enjoy Field Day
Team Blue and Team Black, made up of a combination of students, faculty, and staff, squared off in a series of fierce competitions on Field Day last Friday. Each team gave its all in a Tug of War, Chicken Toss, Many-Legged Race, a relay race, and a soccer ball velocity station where a radar gun measured how fast participants could kick the ball. The incentive? Field Day Cup, which the Blue Team took home to the main office, and popsicles for all at the end of the day. Says Athletic Trainer Casey Wheel, who organized the event, "it was a silly, active, fun day where everyone let loose."
The chicken toss is serious business!
Moving swiftly along during the Many-Legged race.
Some members of the victorious Team Blue.
Reminder:
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.
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| Curricular Adventures |
This week on Pacific Ridge School's weekly Magic Monday, a number of 8th graders had the chance to teach one of their special skills, while the rest of the 8th grade acted as their pupils. Students taught and were instructed in dance, cake decorating, improvisational acting, chess, meditation, remote control airplane flying, Tae Kwon Do, and Magic the Gathering (a card game). The day's activities underscored the 8th-grade emphasis on "Habits of Mind," 16 thinking attributes that encourage creative and intelligent approaches to problem solving and acting in the world. Students being taught were asked to "listen with understanding and empathy" and to "be open to continuous learning." Those who took on the role of teacher "took responsible risks" by putting themselves in their teachers' shoes. They chose their lessons and prepared lesson plans in advance. Sound heady? With students at the helm, Magic Monday turned out to be magically fun!
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Service Learning in the Field
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On Thursday, October 20th, Middle School Service Learning group Animal Allies set up a studio at the Carlsbad County Animal Shelter and took photos of dogs in costume as part of the shelter's Halloween adoption promotion.
 
The Global Journal Project partners With Local Boutique
The Living Studio, a brand new boutique in Del Mar that features hand-blown glass terrariums, eco-friendly home decor and gifts, artisan jewelry, original artwork, and classes, will donate money from every purchase made by a Pacific Ridge family or friend through November to The Global Journal Project. The boutique's grand opening event is this Saturday, and they are offering a 25% discount if you spend $60 or more. Call the store for details on The Global Journal Project discount program. For contact information, address, and photos of their products, check out The Living Studio on Facebook.
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Sports on the Ridge
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Subscribe to the PCA Bi-Weekly Newsletter
Get all the latest from the Positive Coaching Alliance in a bi-weekly e-newsletter that covers recent PCA activity, current issues in sports, expert advice on youth sports questions, and more. Click here to sign up for your free subscription.
Reminder: 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 10/21/11 (Mt. Sac Invitational) Home
Boys Varsity, 7th out of 16 teams
Girls Varsity, 3rd out of 16 teams
Delaney Miller, 3rd out of 114 runners, medalist Coed Middle School Cross Country 10/19/11 (SCMSL #5) Home Boys Rancho Santa Fe 18 Pacific Ridge 25 Maranatha 39 Girls Pacific Ridge 20 Rancho Santa Fe 32 Santa Fe Christian 32 Boys 8th Flag Football 10/18/11 Army Navy Academy Home 42 13 W 10/20/11 Maranatha Christian Away 19 22 L Boys 7th Flag Football 10/18/11 Tri-City Christian Schools Home 33 13 W 10/20/11 Maranatha Christian Away 21 0 W Girls Varsity Tennis 10/19/11 The Bishop's School Home 5 13 L 10/20/11 Francis W. Parker School Away 2 16 L Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/18/11 FootHills Christian High School−El Cajon Home 3 1 W 10/20/11 Escondido Charter Away 3 0 W Girls Frosh Volleyball 10/21/11 Classical Academy High Home 0 2 L 10/22/11 (Volley High) Home 3 0 W Girls JV White Volleyball 10/17/11 Hilltop High School Away 2 1 W 10/20/11 Escondido Charter Away 0 2 L Girls JV Blue Volleyball
10/18/11 FootHills Christian High School−El Cajon Home 2 0 W 10/20/11 Escondido Charter Away 2 0 W Girls MS − White Volleyball
10/19/11 Santa Fe Christian Schools Home 2 1 W Girls MS − Blue Volleyball
10/19/11 Santa Fe Christian Schools Home 2 1 W Girls MS − Black Volleyball
10/19/11 Santa Fe Christian Schools Home 0 2 L Girls MS − Silver Volleyball
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Beyond the Ridge
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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 31st-November 4th, representatives from the following colleges will visit Pacific Ridge School: Bentley University, Centre College, Colorado College, University of San Francisco, Worcester Polytechnic Institute University of British Columbia Information Session Date: Saturday, November 5th Time: 10 a.m. Place: Doubletree Hotel, Del Mar For more information on college representative visits or college admissions programs, please contact Ruth Foresman at rforesman@pacificridge.org or 760-579-4905. |
| Class Notes |
Senior Abby Perelman successfully ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 9th. One of 45,000 participants, she ran the 26.2 mile race in 4:51:16. Abby began training in June 2011 with Team To End Aids, a charity training program that trains participants to take part in endurance competitions and to raise money to support the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Abby raised $2,387, surpassing her goal of $2,000. Check out her Team To End Aids web page by clicking here - you can still donate! Congratulations, Abby!
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| Faculty & Staff Snapshot |
Wendy Lemon, Dance
Most recent books: Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones and (reread) Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontė Favorite movie: Too many to name! But she is also notorious for walking out of movies halfway through the feature, if she is not riveted. If you make her breakfast: Gourmet breakfast buffet where she can taste as many foods as possible In her free time: Reads, surfs, travels, takes dance classes, hangs out with friends, plays with her two cats Dream vacation: Maui is her favorite place to relax. |
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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 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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A View from The Ridge 
