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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life. Pacific Ridge students say farewell to
French exchange students on Saturday.
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Bulletin Board
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Catch the Spirit Bus to GAME TIME!
Parking for GAME TIME! is offsite at 2765 Loker Ave. It is recommended that you arrive by 4 p.m. to catch the bus to campus in time for the opening ceremonies. The celebration will begin at 4:30 p.m. Put on your athletic shoes, dust off your spirit wear, and B.Y.F.S. (Bring Your Firebird Spirit). See you there!
AP and Final Exam Schedules Available
AP exams begin next week, and Upper School finals begin on May 21st. To see the schedule, log on to the school portal via "My Pacific Ridge," and click Calendar in the left-hand column.
Summer Reading Selections Chosen
Middle School students will read Brain Rules, by John Medina. Upper Schools students will read Life of Pi, by Yann Martel. For the Upper School selection, faculty members chose among books proposed by students in a summer reading suggestion competition. Than you to Junior Delaney Miller for recommending Martel's book!
Reminders:
Experience Cultural Exchange In Your Home
Have you ever considered hosting an international student? Pacific Ridge families are invited to spend the next school year with an international high school student who will be enrolled at Pacific Ridge School. Participants will receive compensation from the hosted student's family for room and board. To learn more about this unique opportunity, please contact Jean Nassif at jnassif@pacificridge.org.
Boomers! Middle School Event on May 11th
Middle School students are invited to a social event at Boomers! on Friday, May 11th. The cost is $10 and entry can be purchased on campus. Families are asked to provide transportation both ways, and the fun will run from 6-8 p.m. Click here for directions. Questions? Please contact José Leonor at jleonor@pacificridge.org.
Perspectives on the College Process is on May 9th.
The Parents Association, in cooperation with the College Counseling office, will present student and parent panel discussions on Wednesday, May 9th. Please RSVP by May 7th to parentsassociation@pacificridge.org.
Evening schedule:
6:30-6:45 p.m. Treats & mingling
6:45-7 p.m. - Darren Lawlor, "Athletics at PRS - Where We Are Headed"
7-7:30 - Senior student panel - "If I Knew Then What I Know Now"
7:30-8:30 - College parent panel - "Perspectives on the College Process"
Click here to access program descriptions and registration information for Middle and Upper School summer sports camps at Pacific Ridge.
Citizen Diplomacy Council of San Diego (CDCSD) is bringing Iraqi students to San Diego this summer, and is looking for families to host them August 2nd-12th. Please contact Executive Director Cath DeStefano at 619-291-8105 or Cath@CDCSD.org.
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| New & Noteworthy |
Spring Arts Festival Celebrates & Shares The ArtsFriday's Spring Arts Festival showcased talent and beauty from every area of the arts at Pacific Ridge School. Starting at noon, students and faculty toured the campus, where every half hour they could view one of at least seven different arts extravaganzas. Faculty and students played music, eighth graders presented their art-integrated 1920s projects, dancers performed tap, hip hop, and musical theater, thespians performed scenes, young artists made silk screen posters, and everyone was invited to contribute to a sidewalk mural, among other activities. The creative energy was palpable - as one student put it, "Wow, the arts really do surround us at Pacific Ridge!" A Greek chorus parades through campus.
 Orchestra members play. Dancers tap away.
The Improv Club gets ready to roll.
At the silk screening booth
The Green Family Bluegrass Band
An eighth grader depicts the Jazz Era
2012-13 Upper School Student Council ElectedCongratulations to next year's Upper School Student Council representatives, chosen by their peers. Ninth-grade students will choose their representatives when they return in the fall. Executive BoardTony Ibrahim, President Sasha Bechtler-Levin, Vice President Tess Sachs, Secretary Emily Yun, Treasurer SeniorsKatie Nardo, Class President Bridget Beliveau Katie Dillon Cara Hoffman Alex Ryan JuniorsCeleste Erlander, Class President Louisa Ballif Hailey Hofer Maddie Minchin Rachel Perelman Nour Suleiman SophomoresChristian Potter, Class President Kayla Causey Michelle Levitt Paige Miller Olivia Prendergast 7th graders Tour Birch Aquarium & La Jolla CoveSeventh graders traveled to Birch Aquarium and La Jolla Cove on Monday, April 23rd, where they saw firsthand some of the sea organisms they have been studying in Life Science during a unit on evolution. Students took part in a class on ocean trenches and completed a scavenger hunt at Birch Aquarium, while they learned about the Children's pool from a park ranger at La Jolla Cove. In class afterward, students discussed ways in which the hands-on experience enhanced their understanding of ocean life and evolution. Winner Chosen for Junior Integrated Thesis ProjectOn Monday, April 30th, a group of 12 adults from the Pacific Ridge community at large judged five group finalists on their Junior Integrated Thesis projects. The projects were assessed in a number of categories, including depth of research, clarity of integration, and quality of presentation. The judges had their work cut out for them, as all five groups completed meritorious projects. Congratulations on the winning presentation: Kimberly Chang-Haines, Ciara Corbeil, and Kyla King - Monopoly: A Dangerous (College) GameA round of applause also goes to the authors of the other fine projects: Joanna Gonda & Tess Sachs - The Invisible Wound: A Study on PTSDNiraj Madhani, Akash Patel, & Radmer Van der Heyde - Return to the Dark Ages: Bacteria & Antibiotic ResistanceNoury Fekini, Dylan Fox, & Casey Tirshfield - Pesticides: The Earth's Silent KillerGigi Chow, Katie Dillon, & Cara Hoffman - Reassessing the Poverty Line: The Struggle of the Stewarts |
Curricular Adventures
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Art Students Head to MiresBall & MCASD
Last Thursday, Advanced Graphic Design students went into the field to experience a design agency and a graphic art exhibition by local artist John Baldessari. At their first stop, MiresBall Design in San Diego, students met with Creative Director John Ball, who discussed topics from the design process, to producing photo shoots, to meeting with clients, to working collaboratively and making deadlines. Students also received a tour of the work space, giving them an opportunity to appreciate the architectural and design details that went into the newly-renovated office. At the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla, students viewed a print collection of over 100 works by John Baldessari. The visit followed on the heels of silk screening work in class, allowing students a keen appreciation of Baldessari's skill in creating a finished piece.
Face to Faith Video Conferences Continue
Over the past week, Pacific Ridge students have participated in three Face to Faith conferences with high school students around the world: at Duchess High School in the United Kingdom, at Mercedes College in Australia, and at Jumeirah College in Abu Dhabi. In all three conversations, students talked about the relationship between their faith or beliefs and their attitudes toward wealth, poverty, and charity. Pacific Ridge students especially enjoyed the opportunity to discuss their service learning projects. They also showed great dedication to participating in the conversations; in order to accommodate time zones, two video conferences took place at 7 a.m., and one at 4:30 p.m.
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Service Learning in the Field
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Junior Samiya Ijaz has partnered with Humanity First and the Lion's Club to run an eyeglass drive for the benefit of Americans and Guatemalans in need. She developed the project in Learn to Serve, a service learning class open to Juniors and Seniors, and hopes to earn a Girl Scout Gold Award for her efforts. Ms. Ijaz is collecting glasses and sunglasses, including prescription, in bins located in the upper school and middle school lobbies - now is the time to recycle those glasses you no longer use! Click here to read more about Ms. Ijaz's project. |
Sports on the Ridge
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Scores Girls MS− A Basketball 04/23/12 San Diego Jewish Academy Home 42 8 W 04/26/12 Rancho Santa Fe MS Home 0 37 L Girls MS− B Basketball 04/23/12 Horizon Prep Home 13 12 W 04/26/12 Rancho Santa Fe MS Home 8 22 L Coed Varsity Golf 04/24/12 Tri-City Christian Schools Home 218 266 W 04/26/12 Army Navy Academy Home 418 464 W Boys Varsity Tennis 04/24/12 The Bishop's School Home 10 8 W 04/26/12 Francis W. Parker School Away 7 11 L Coed Middle School Tennis 04/25/12 Tri-City Christian Schools Away 6 0 W 04/26/12 La Jolla Country Day School Home 1 5 L Coed Development Track 04/27/12 Coastal Meet, Clairemont HS Away Click here for results. 04/28/12 Dick Williams Frosh/Soph Championships, El Capitan Delaney Miller: Soph Girls 1600, 3rd Soph Girls 800, 2nd For complete results, click here. Boys Varsity Lacrosse 04/24/12 La Jolla Country Day School Home 7 5 W 04/27/12 Carlsbad Home 4 7 L Boys MS− A Lacrosse 04/28/12 Coronado Home 6 7 L Boys MS− B Lacrosse 04/28/12 Murrieta Home 2 7 L Girls Varsity Lacrosse 04/24/12 La Jolla Country Day School Away 14 5 W 04/25/12 Temecula Valley Home 13 14 L Co-ed Surf 04/29/12 vs. Mt. Carmel High School 40.5 35.5 W Individual results: Brian Vaughn - first in mens bodyboard, in his final contest for Pacific Ridge School. Farewell to Brian, who will be missed! Bryan Benattou & Sage Sanders - semi-finals mens shortboard Alex Hanlon - semi-finals womens shortboard Alex Filsinger - round 2 mens longboard Jake Smith - round 2 mens short and longboard |
Beyond the Ridge
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Exploring College Options on May 10th
Undergraduate admissions officers from Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford will hold a joint information session on Thursday, May 10th, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Mission Valley. For more information, including how to register, click here. |
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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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May 4th
Athletic Center Ribbon Cutting
4:30 p.m.
Intro Theater Arts presents
An Evening of Selected Scenes
7:30 p.m.
East Reading Room
May 9th
"Perspectives on the College Process"
Commons
6:30-8:30 p.m.
May 11th
Middle School Social Event at Boomers!
in Vista
6-8 p.m.
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A View from The Ridge 
