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Weekly E-Newsletter
June 21st, 2012 
    
In This Issue
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New & Noteworthy
Sports on the Ridge
Schedule of Events
Snapshot from the Ridge


Summer programs have begun!  Students take part in the
Strength & Agility class in the new Athletic Center.
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Last E-Newsletter for the Year
This is Pacific Ridge School's last e-newsletter for the academic year.  Have a wonderful summer, and we will find our way to your inbox come August, with all the news that's "fit to transmit."

Space Still Available for Summer Programs
Spaces are still available for summer programs at Pacific Ridge School.  Sessions are underway, and the early registration discount has been extended until June 30th.  Please note that a new girls volleyball camp has been added: Thursday, August 9th through Saturday, August 12th.  Middle School athletes train from 9 a.m.-noon, and Upper School athletes train from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  Click here to see all offerings for both Middle and Upper School students, including the newly-added volleyball camp. 

Don't Forget to Fill Out Waivers, School Directory
Parents, be sure to fill out the three waivers available on your MyBackpack site: permission to print photo/video; acceptable use of technology; offsite learning and field trip.  All three waivers are required in order for your child to take part in school activities next year.  Also, please take a moment to determine what information you would like to have available in the online directory (available only to Pacific Ridge School students and families).  Click here to access MyBackpack.  If you don't remember your password, the site will give you a prompt to have it emailed to you.  To access the waiver forms, click "Online Enrollment" on the far right, and then click on "Additional Forms" on the far right.  To access the directory, go back to the Online Enrollment page, and click on "Review Profile."  Questions?  Contact Mr. Bray at pbray@pacificridge.org.

7th and 9th Grade Orientation Dates
Parents of rising 7th and 9th graders: keep an eye out for information regarding orientation in August, coming to your inbox soon.  The 7th- grade orientation is August 22nd-23rd, and includes an overnight stay at Camp Stevens in Julian.  The 9th grade orientation, which includes ALL 9th graders, is August 23rd-24th, and includes an overnight stay at Camp Stevens.

Reminders:
Host a Japanese Student, July 27th-August 1st
The TOMODACHI project, a non-profit organization formed to support Japan's recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, is sending 20 students from the Tohoku region of Japan to Carlsbad, and seeks host families in the area.  For more information on the exchange program and expectations regarding host families, please contact local coordinator Sarah Gray at hassengray@hotmail.com.

Join Pacific Ridge Families At The Old Globe on 8/24
Tickets are now on sale through the Old Globe website for the 3rd annual Pacific Ridge School end-of-summer outing to the Old Globe Theatre on August 24th.  This year's choice is Inherit the Wind, a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial.  Click here to buy tickets, and be sure to use the promotional code Firebirds to receive a discounted rate.  There is limited seating at the discount rate ($19 for students and $29/$42 for adults), so act fast!  Watch your inbox throughout the summer for more information, including pre-show picnic location, ticket exchanges, etc.  Don't miss it!

Reminders:
Athletes: Be Sure to Complete Forms by August 1
Upper School parents and athletes are asked to fill out three forms:
1. Health & Athletics Packet (which requires a doctor's physical)
2. PRS Athletics Parent and Player Handbook 2012-13
3. CIF Code of Ethics 

Middle School parents and athletes must complete only two:
1. Health/Athletic Packet (including physical)
2. PRS Athletics Handbook. 

Families should have received an email with forms attached on Friday, June 1st.  You can also find the forms on the Athletic Department web page, in the "Athletic Participation Forms" box on the right-hand side.

All Students: Health & Athletics Packet due August 1st
All students, even those who will not participate in athletics, must complete the Health & Athletics Packet by August 1st.  The packet is available on the Athletic Department web page, in the "Athletic Participation Forms" box on the right-hand side.  Questions?  Contact Jennifer Wiedemeier at jwiedemeier@pacificridge.org.

New & Noteworthy

Congratulations, Class of 2012!
The 42 members of the class of 2012, the second class to graduate from Pacific Ridge School, enjoyed a commencement ceremony on June 14th that included much warm reflection on their years at Pacific Ridge School.  Class of 2012 Presidents, Elle Lichter and Chanelle Gaines, set the friendly and jocular tone with a speech that defined the class as the "middle child" and revealed the ways the class carved out its own special identity.  Student Body President, Abby Perelman, introduced Keynote Speaker Dr. Ogle, who talked about the familial bonds of the Class of 2012 and urged students to "seize the unique opportunities that come with each stage of your lives."  Dr. Ogle invited four faculty members - Mr. Bray, Ms. Bjornstad, Mr. Rachlin, and Ms. Sullivan - to describe the class during each of its four years of high school.  Graduating Seniors Annie DeFatta and Shannon Smith performed an original song, "Bittersweet," that bid farewell to their class and the school, and Music Director Steve Dziekonski invited up last year's alums to join the A Cappella group as it closed the ceremony with a rendition of "Blessing."  Click here to see the entire Commencement Address for the Class of 2012.  Congratulations, graduates!




 

Sports on the Ridge

Three Tennis Team Members Make All Coastal
Congratulations to Chris Meyer, Keane Hindle, and Logan Elstermann on being elected to the Coastal League's "All League Team" for tennis.  The three received the honor thanks to their fantastic performances in the final tournament of the year.  Go Firebirds!

Golfing Firebird in Spotlight Sports Magazine
Rising Junior and golf player Isabella Salant was awarded a Spotlight Sports Award, which honors students who excel on the field, in the classroom, and in the community, from Spotlight Sports Magazine.  She, along with three other athletes from San Diego County, were profiled in the magazine's 2012 Spring All-CIF edition.  Click here to see the magazine's latest issue, where Ms. Salant is featured on page 7.  Congratulations, Isabella!

Reminders:
Join the Cross Country Run & Fun This Summer
Starting on June 20th, the Cross Country team began holding 8 a.m. fitness sessions on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and team runs on Wednesday and Saturday.  You can also run with the team every Monday at the Movin' Shoes run at 6 p.m. in downtown Encinitas.  Please contact Coach Edwards for details: sedwards@pacificridge.org.    

Upper School Sports Begin on August 13th
Student-athletes must read and sign the Athletic Handbook and CIF Code of Ethics, as well as complete the entire Health/Athletic packet (which requires a doctor's physical) by August 1st.  After completing all the necessary forms, students can pick up a Blue Card in the Athletic Office during these times:
Monday, August 6th, 9-11 a.m.
Friday, August 10th, 9-11 a.m.
No student-athletes will be allowed to try out for teams or participate in practices until they have received a Blue Card.  Please bring your Blue Card with you to your first practice.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Wiedemeier at  jwiedemeier@pacificridge.org.

Middle School Sports Begin on August 29th
Student-athletes must read and sign the Athletic Handbook, and complete the entire Health-Athletic packet (which requires a doctor's physical) by August 1st.  Questions? Contact Jennifer Wiedemeier at jwiedemeier@pacificridge.org.

More Fall Sports Details:
Following CIF-San Diego policy of a school-wide No Contact Period, coaches will be unable to meet with students, or respond to emails or phone calls between July 23rd and August 5th. 

Upper School Girls Volleyball
Try-outs for all Upper School Volleyball teams will be in the Athletic Center on the following dates:
Monday, 8/13: 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, 8/14: 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, 8/15: 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m.
Varsity and JV teams will begin practicing on August 16th.  Practices will be held Monday-Thursday, in the mornings and early afternoon, until school begins.
Questions? Contact Coach Dahl: adahl@pacificridge.org.

Upper School Co-Ed Cross Country
The season begins on Monday, August 13th for Upper School students.  Practices will be held on campus, Monday-Saturday from August 13th until school begins.  The daily practices are mandatory and absences require coach approval.

Upper School Girls Tennis
Try-outs for Upper School Girls Tennis will begin on Monday, August 13th.  Meet at the flagpole in front of the main office at 9 a.m.  Practice details will be discussed at the meeting.  Questions? Contact Coach Mattingley: rmattingley@pacificridge.org.

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  • Schedule of Events
Schedule of Event Calendar

August 1st
Health & Athletics packet due for all students

August 13th
Upper School
sports begin

August 22nd-23rd
7th Grade Orientation & overnight trip to Julian

August 22nd-24th
Camp College
for Seniors
8 a.m. - noon

August 23rd-24th
9th Grade Orientation & overnight trip to Julian

August 24th
8th, 10th, & 11th
Grade Student Orientation
New Students Only

3rd Annual Pacific Ridge End-Of-Summer Old Globe event:
Inherit the Wind @ The Old Globe Theatre
8 p.m.

August 29th
Opening Day!
School begins

Middle School
sports begin 

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