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No School On March 5th
Pacific Ridge School will be closed on Monday, March 5th, for a staff development day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, March 6th.
Reminders:
May 4th: Save the Date to Celebrate!
Be sure to mark Friday, May 4th on your calendar. Then get ready to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new Athletic Center while you enjoy the athletic contest of all athletic contests in Pacific Ridge School's history. The whole family is invited. B.Y.O.P.P. (Bring your own pom poms!).
Date: Friday, May 4th
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge School
Summer Shakespeare in the Park program at Pacific Ridge School
The Pacific Ridge Theater Arts Department is proud to announce that New Village Arts Theatre in Carlsbad will be collaborating with Pacific Ridge School to host a six-week summer theater program beginning on July 9th and concluding on August 12th with a professional performance on our very own campus. Some students will be able to play small roles in the show, and those interested in technical theater can apprentice themselves to a professional in each production area. Click here to learn more about this unusual and exciting opportunity to work with a professional, award winning theater.
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New & Noteworthy
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Class of 2012 Reaches 100% Participation in Annual Fund
Just weeks after achieving 100% participation in the Breaking New Ground Campaign, the class of 2012 has reached another amazing milestone by achieving 100% participation in the Annual Fund. Congratulations and a HUGE "Thank you!" to class of 2012 families for their generosity and support, and to parents Tamara Ogg and Thalia Causey for their leadership in fundraising efforts. Other classes are not far behind, and school-wide participation has risen to 80%. We are aiming for another year of 100% participation school wide - please join us by making a donation of any amount today! Click here or contact Emma Balina at 760.448.9820 or ebalina@pacificridge.org. Thank you for supporting Pacific Ridge School!
Singin' in the Rain Brings Crowds and Laughter
Appreciative audiences enjoyed a roaring good time when Pacific Ridge students staged three performances of Singin' in the Rain at Star Theatre in Oceanside last weekend. In a production that included not just singing and dancing, but also student-produced silent movies, young thespians told a story of the emergence of "talkies," or talking films, in the 1920s. The entire production, from set construction to publicity, was run by students, with expert guidance from Director Alison Trattner and Musical Director Steve Dziekonski. A heartfelt "Thank you!" goes to the parents who toiled so hard behind the scenes to make the musical a success, and to Ms. Trattner and Mr. Dziekonski for their artistic vision, direction, and skill.
Pacific Ridge Takes Home Trophy In Science Olympiad
Fifty-seven Middle and Upper School students competed in this year's San Diego Regional Science Olympiad, in both Division B (7th-9th grade) and Division C (10th-12th grade). Division B competitors placed 12th overall, and Division C students finished 10th overall, earning a trophy for their performance on February 18th. Team trophies are awarded to the top ten schools, and individual awards are given to the top 20 students in each event. Teacher and Science Olympiad adviser Raj Mudaliar was thrilled with the team result: "We compete against independent and public schools who bring contingents of 90 students or more, and countless coaches, to the event. This is quite a victory for our school." Thank you to Mrs. Mudaliar, and to the Pacific Ridge parents and faculty members who donated their time and expertise as coaches for this event. Congratulations to all 57 Pacific Ridge students who took part in this year's Science Olympiad, and whose participation was critical to the each team's final standing. A special compliment goes to the following students for their award-winning projects:
Division C
Soren Schlass and Katie Dillon - Sounds of Music - 2nd place
Akash Patel and Radmer Van Der Heyde - Microbe Mission - 3rd place
Kevin Xu and Voja Maric - Forensics - 3rd place
Kevin Xu and Voja Maric - Write it Do it - 4th place
Kevin Xu and Voja Maric - Remote Sensing - 6th place
Abdullah Bundogji, Carson Wilder and Toni Ibrahim - Robot Arm - 8th place
Kevin Xu and Soren Schlassa - Fermi Questions - 8th place
Xhidae Otam and Katie Glockner - Thermodynamics - 10th place
Ian Torbett and Addison Spitzer - Forestry - 15th place
Ian Torbett and Radmer Van Der Hyde - Disease Detective - 17th place
Tristan Saggese and David Claxton - Towers - 17th place
Kevin Chu and Voja Maric - Towers - 19th place
Division B
Megan Thode and Noemi Boyd - Food Science - 13th place
Ethan Kuo and Noah Kuo - Keep the Heat - 14th place
Mina Fardeen and Natalia Meija - Water Quality - 16th place
Ethan Kuo and Dylan Relyea - Disease Detectives - 16th place
Jonathan Li and Elliott Lehrer - Road Scholar - 16th place
Nineveh O'Connell and Bailey Bjornstad - Meteorology - 16th place
Nineveh O'Connell and Quincy Erturk - Optics - 18th place
Jonathan Li and Derek Albosta - Dynamic Planet - 19th place
Dylan McCallum - Water Quality - 19th place
 Some members of the Division C team,
along with adviser Mrs. Mudaliar and parent coaches Divison B competitors Animal Allies Donates Pet Supplies to County Shelter
Animal Allies, a Middle School Service Learning group, ran a "Love Your Pets" pet supply drive to coincide with the weeks around Valentine's day in February. Thanks to the generosity of donors, they raised $1,500 worth of pet supplies to donate to the Carlsbad County Animal Shelter. Thanks to all who supported the cause!
Students in front of the Bressi Ranch Unleashed pet store
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On February 27th, students in Upper School Health class welcomed Dr. Kurt Matthews, a pathologist with Scripps Hospital, who talked to the class about the connection between smoking, drugs, alcohol and disease. Dr. Matthews brought in organs that had been removed because of cancer and other diseases, and invited students to handle and inspect them. Students were intrigued by the presentation, and left with a very concrete impression of how life habits affect one's health and well-being. Thank you Dr. Matthews for your informative and eye-opening visit!
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Sports on the Ridge
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Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Soccer team, which kept its undefeated season alive by beating Vincent Memorial 1-0 in the CIF Division 5 semifinals on Tuesday, February 28th. Writes Coach Boyett in an email: "Coach Rachlin and I are very proud of the boys. The hard work and dedication they have put in over the season is paying off, both on and off the field." The team now advances to the CIF San Diego Section Division 5 Championship game on Saturday. Come out and cheer for our Firebirds as they take on Borrego Springs at Mater Dei High School in Chula Vista! Game time is 3:15 p.m. See highschoolsports.net for more information.
The Girls Varsity Soccer team finished its season yesterday with two milestones for the girls soccer program: a league championship and a 16-3-1 record. After beating Foothills Christian 6-0 in the Divison V Section Quarterfinal game last Saturday, the Firebirds lost to Horizon 3-0 in a hard-fought game yesterday. Writes Coach Bosc in an email: "It was a tough way to end a really incredible season, but there is plenty of hope and excitement about the future." Congratulations on a great season and two notable program bests! A shout-out goes to recipients of team and league honors as well:
Captains: Alexa Causey and Shannon Smith
MVP (Firebird Award): Katie O'Laughlin
Ee-Gi-Ja Award (most dedicated): Emily Yun
Pacific League Player of the Year: Katie O'Laughlin
All-League First Team:
Katie O'Laughlin
Shannon Smith
Delaney Miller
Jasmine Griggs
All-League Second Team:
Jenna Memmolo
Emily Yun
Nike Schlachter
Caroline Gartland
"Well Done!" to the Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball teams. Both teams made it to the playoffs in their second season of play, a first for any Pacific Ridge sports team.
Scores Boys Varsity Basketball
02/21/12 Calvary Christian Academy − Chula Vista (DV Playoffs) Away 53 57 L
Girls Varsity Basketball
02/22/12 Warner High School (DV Playoffs) Away 32 57 L
Boys Varsity Soccer
02/24/12 DV Quarterfinals vs. Classical Academy Home 5 0 W02/28/12 DV Semifinals vs. Vincent Memorial Home 6 0 W
Girls Varsity Soccer
02/25/12 DV Quarterfinals vs Foothills Christian Home 6 0 W
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College and Beyond
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Reminders:
Out-Of-State College Night on March 8th
Pacific Ridge College Counseling will sponsor an Out-Of-State College Night on Thursday, March 8th, when approximately 35 representatives from public and private colleges outside of California will share information about their schools. RACC (Regional Admission Counselors of California) college representatives will present information on their respective colleges, after which they will host a college fair where students and parents can ask questions and learn more details about each school. Some of the colleges will include Arizona State, Bentley, Northeastern, Oregon State, Syracuse, and University of Arizona. Check with the College Counseling office in early March for a complete list of colleges that will be in attendance.
Date: Thursday, March 8th
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: East and West Reading Rooms
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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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March 2nd
End of Second Trimester
March 5th
No School
Staff Day
March 6th
100 Day Dinner
for Seniors and Faculty
East Reading Room
6:30 p.m.
March 9th
Middle School Dance
Commons
6:30-8:30 p.m.
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A View from The Ridge 
