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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life. 
Lacrosse season has begun: Middle School students in the face off (start of play) during a team practice. |
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Time Change for Middle School Dance
The Middle School Dance, to be held on Friday, March 9th, has a new time. Festivities will now take place 7-9 p.m.
Final Blood Drive On Friday, March 16h
Pacific Ridge School will hold its final Blood Drive on Friday, March 16th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you are a repeat donor, the Blood Drive committee thanks you! If you are a new donor, welcome! The appointment process is easy: click here and then find the "Sponsor Code" box, where you will type in PARS. You will then be invited to choose an appointment time. Thank you for your participation in this life-saving event!
Summer Shakespeare in the Park program at Pacific Ridge School - Auditions/Interviews Coming Up!
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. Students interested in participating should contact Mr. Justin Lang directly. Click here to find Mr. Lang's email and to learn more about this unusual and exciting opportunity to work with a professional, award winning theater. The first audition/interview will take place on Saturday, March 17th, and a second session will be scheduled on March 31st. If there are still spots available after March 31st, New Village Arts Theatre will conduct rolling auditions/interviews over the following two months.
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 one of the most exciting athletic contests in Pacific Ridge School's history. The whole family is invited. B.Y.F.S. (Bring Your Firebird Spirit).
Date: Friday, May 4th
Time: 4:30 p.m. (But come early for offsite parking)
Place: Pacific Ridge School
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New & Noteworthy
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Seniors Mark 100 Days Until Graduation
Seniors celebrated the 100 days until graduation with a 100 Day Dinner on Tuesday, March 6th. They were fêted with toasts from Dr. Ogle and Dr. Mullady, and enjoyed a slideshow that revealed their progression from ninth grade to the present. "It's a great tradition," said Dr. Ogle, "The night gives the seniors a moment to consider a huge transition for them, their teachers, and their families. It signifies that it is time to begin celebrating who they are now and to solidify the relationships that will carry them into the future."
 Seniors at the 100 Day Dinner
Faculty Present on Service Learning at NAIS Conference
Faculty members Alison Behr, Todd Burckin, and Steve Le participated in a three-hour workshop at last weekend's NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) conference in Seattle. The workshop, entitled "Taking Service Learning to a Higher Level," showcased different schools' service learning programs and gave time for school administrators and program directors to exchange ideas and feedback. "We found that our Service Learning program is innovative among peer schools," said Mr. Le. "It has time built into the day and resources built into the budget, all of which allow faculty and students to design and implement an inventive and effective program." The group returned from the conference both pleased to have shared the Service Learning program's achievements with colleagues and eager to set new goals as the program evolves.
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Curricular Adventures
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Seventh graders are beginning Trimester 3 with a unit on immigration. They will visit Border Field State Park next week, and then follow up with a border debate project in English as they read Breaking Through by Francisco Jiminez. In Spanish and French classes, students will look at countries that share a border; in science, they will study population movements; and in Social and Community Studies they will complete a related geography unit.
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Service Learning in the Field
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The Service Learning group Playing for a Difference, in collaboration with the charitable organization Grassroots Soccer, held a 3v3 soccer tournament on Sunday. 50 young people came out to play, squaring off three against three on shortened fields for mini games. The tournament winners earned Grassroots Soccer t-shirts and bragging rights. Said Coach Michael Chirgwin, an adviser for the group, "It was a great way to have some fun, to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in Africa, and to raise money for a great cause." The event brought in $1,000, which the group will use to donate soccer equipment to schools in South Africa. Members of Playing for a Difference form long-term relationships with Sports for Exceptional Athletes (S4EA) while raising awareness about HIV and AIDS through Grassroots Soccer. To learn more about Playing for a Difference, contact Mr. El Alam at NElAlam@pacificridge.org. To see a photo montage of Sunday's 3v3 event, click here.
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Sports on the Ridge
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Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Soccer team for winning the CIF Division V league championship on Saturday, March 3rd. The Firebirds pulled out a 3-2 (4-3 penalty kick shoot-out) win against Borrego Springs during overtime. The team finished the season on Monday with a 17-1-3 overall record after losing in the Division III Regionals to Peraclete. Said Coach Rachlin, "The team had a milestone season. The league championship, and opportunity to advance to the regional tournaments, were bothfirsts for the athletic program. We are very proud of our players." Go Firebirds! Congratulations goes as well to players who received individual honors: All League1st teamVoja Maric Sam Carney James Burdick Jack Merrifield 2nd teamConnor Asbill Max Levin Pacific League MVPVoja Maric The team celebrates by dousing Coach Boyett with water. ScoresBoys Varsity Soccer 02/28/12 DV Semifinals vs. Vincent Memorial Home 1 0 W 03/03/12 DV Championship vs. Borrego Springs Away 4 3 W 03/05/12 CIF DIII Regionals vs. Paraclete Home 0 5 L Girls Varsity Soccer 02/29/12 DV Semifinals vs. Horizon Away 0 3 L
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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 9th
Middle School Dance
Commons
7-9 p.m.
March 15th-19th
A Cappella Trip to New York City
March 16th
Blood Drive
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
March 26th-30th
International Week @ Pacific Ridge School
April 2nd-6th
No School -
Spring Break
April 9th
School resumes
May 4th
Athletic Center Ribbon Cutting
4:30 p.m.
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A View from The Ridge 
