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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
7th graders show their Firebird spirit at the Girls Volleyball season opener in the Pacific Ridge Athletic Center.
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Bulletin Board
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On-Line Directory: Please Verify Your Information
In order to publish an on-line family directory that includes accurate information families wish to share, all parents are encouraged to immediately visit their My Backpack accounts to verify that their information is correct and "Publish" and "Do Not Publish" categories are marked appropriately in the Residential Address, Business Address, and Additional Contacts fields. A directory will be published next week, reflecting preferences listed in My Backpack at that time. Please look for an email from Mr. Bray with detailed instructions.
Don't Miss Parent Information Nights
Be sure to attend these evening programs, which will provide information about important events and expectations for your child's school year. 7th and 9th grade information sessions took place the week before school opened. 12th grade information will be shared at Camp College for Parents, on September 12th.
10th Grade: September 6th, 6:30 p.m., East Reading Room
8th Grade: September 13th, 6:30 p.m., MS Commons
11th Grade: September 27th, 6:30 p.m., East Reading Room
Important Health Reminder for Middle School Parents
The Service Learning program would like to remind Middle School parents to submit results of their students' TB testing to the health office by Friday, September 7th. The first service field trips leave on Monday, September 10th, and only those students with negative TB tests may visit our partners at the ARC of San Diego. For your reference, CVS Minute Clinics will administer TB tests without an appointment. There are two Minute Clinics in Carlsbad: one at the CVS on El Camino Real, and another at the CVS on Rancho Santa Fe Road. School nurses can read the test results after 48 hours, eliminating the need for a repeat visit to the clinic or doctor. If you have any questions about TB testing, please contact the health office at 760-448-9852. Thank you for your cooperation.
Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 18th.
Back-to-School Night on September 20th
Come prepared to have a mini-experience of your child's day at school, and bring along questions if you have them. After a short introduction in the Athletic Center, parents will proceed to their children's advisories, where they will receive schedules for the rest of the evening. Please ask your children for the names of their advisors before you attend. More detailed information about Back-to-School Night will be emailed soon.
Date: Thursday, September 20th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Meet in the Athletic Center
Parking: Parking is off-campus, located at 2765 Loker Avenue. Shuttle service will be provided throughout the evening.
Event Volunteers Needed
The Development department hosts events throughout the year, and can always use the help of parent volunteers. Activities include checking-in and escorting guests, event set-up, etc. Most events require a commitment of just one or two hours. Please email Monique Benjamin at mbenjamin@pacificridge.org to be added to our volunteer list. Thank you for your support!
A Page From the Handbook: Campus Hours
Students are welcome on campus between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Students who are on campus after 3:30 p.m. and are not involved in an after-school activity (such as athletics, performing arts, service work, clubs or tutorials) must be either in the library or an Upper School Reading Room.
Ordering from Land's End
It's easy to order school uniforms from Land's End. Simply go to landsend.com/school and create or sign into your account. Include your student and school information in My Account and start shopping with your personalized product checklist. Land's End has frequent sales, so be sure to sign up to receive exclusive online offers.
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New & Noteworthy
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11th 12th Grade Year-End Trips Announced
At the Global Travel Program launch on September 5th, Juniors, Seniors, and their parents learned of the 13 year-end trips offered for the 2012-2013 school year. The trips, which feature service work, cultural exchange and scientific research among other opportunities, span the country and the world. This year's proposed destinations include:
Argentina
Baltimore
Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas
Costa Rica
France
Italy
New Orleans
New York City
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Turkey
Utah
Several additional trips are under discussion. Questions about global trips? Contact Stephanie Furlong at sfurlong@pacificridge.org
Summer Interns Get the Job Done
Nine alumni interns could be seen on campus over the summer, helping Pacific Ridge in a number of important ways. Several interns worked in College Counseling, assisting with Camp College and building a College Counseling website, while others supported the Development department with Alumni Association and media-related projects. Yet another intern spent the summer supporting the IT department with equipment refurbishing and other technology projects. Thank you to the following interns for a job well done: Andrew Cohen, Chiara Dorigo, Mitch Guerin, Natalie Halabuc, Mikaela Kearns, Sydney Minchin, Daniel Peterschmidt, Sam Rix and Zoe Tracy.
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| Sports on the Ridge |
Scores: Coed Varsity Cross Country Vaqueros Stampede Meet, 09/01/12 Medalist Winners (top 30) Division I Girls Junior/Senior, 1.65 miles 1st: Delaney Miller Division III Girls Junior/Senior, 1.65 miles 2nd: Eva Loeser 6th: Victoria Longhi 8th: Gabi Clarke 9th: Rachel Kahn 11th: Emily Chong 16th Lauren Stainback Division III Girls Frosh/Soph, 1.65 miles 2nd: Lauren Lipman 10th: Kate Peters 14th: Maxine Richter DIII Boys Junior/Senior, 2.15 miles 18th: Henry Poole 23rd: Sean Straw DIII Boys Frosh/Soph, 1.65 miles 8th: Will Glockner 10th: Thomas Peterschmidt 13th: Travis Headapohl 20th: Tai Eubank
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| Parents Association News |
Parents Association General Meeting on September 27th
The Parents Association warmly welcomes all parents to the first Parents Association General Meeting of the year. It's a great opportunity to get acquainted with the Parents Association leadership team, connect with other parents, and sign up for events and volunteer opportunities. This meeting will feature faculty and staff members addressing how Pacific Ridge School lives its mission statement. Used uniforms will also be available for sale and exchange.
Date: Thursday, September 27th
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Place: MS Commons
Parking: Due to the shortage of available on-campus parking, please park in the student parking lot, located at 2765 Loker Avenue. Shuttle service will be provided throughout the meeting.
eScrip - Help support Pacific Ridge School!
Sign up for eScrip, and start earning money for Pacific Ridge School by having a percentage of your purchase dollars donated to PRS! All you have to do is log on to http://www.escrip.com/ and register your Von's club card and/or debit and credit cards with eScrip. Over 700 online and storefront merchants partner with eScrip, including Von's, Seaside Market, Amazon, Nordstrom, and many more. When you register with eScrip, designate Pacific Ridge School under "Group Selection," or use our Group ID number: 500017582. If you have children at more than one school, eScrip will allow you to benefit up to three schools.
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| Beyond the Ridge |
Camp College For Senior Parents on September 12th At this mandatory meeting, the College Counseling staff will acquaint senior parents with materials provided to students at Camp College, go over admissions requirements, review new SAT/ACT security procedures, discuss stress and the college application process, and give parents helpful hints on how they can best support their children throughout senior year.
Date: Wednesday, September 12th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: East Reading Room College Representatives Are On the Way Juniors and Seniors: Don't miss your opportunity to meet with college representatives who will be visiting the Pacific Ridge campus throughout the fall. Unless otherwise noted, meetings will take place in the College Counseling office. For more information, contact Bonnie Laughlin at blaughlin@pacificridge.org or Ruth Foresman at rforesman@pacificridge.org.
On-campus:
September 10th
University of Redlands, 1:45 p.m.
September 12th
Haverford College, 2:00 p.m.
September 13th
Middlebury College, 9:30 a.m.
Bucknell University, 1:00 p.m.
September 14th
Olin College of Engineering, 9:30 a.m.
Babson College, 1:00 p.m.
September 16th
Boston College Reception, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., East Reading Room
September 20th
Trinity College, Hartford, 8:30 a.m.
Northeastern University, 9:30 a.m.
September 21st
Elon University, 11:30 a.m.
September 25th
Grinnell College, 8:30 a.m.
Loyola University, New Orleans, 11:30 a.m.
September 26th
William Woods University, 9:00 a.m.
California Institute of Technology, 10:30 a.m.
Colorado College, 1:00 p.m.
Northwestern University, 2:00 p.m.
September 28th
Drexel University, 10:00 a.m.
October 1st
Carleton College, 8:30 a.m. New York University, 11:00 a.m.
October 2nd
Santa Clara University, 8:30 a.m.
October 3rd
Western New England University, 12:15 p.m. Dartmouth College, 2:00 p.m.
Off-campus:
September 9th
Jesuit Excellence College Fair, Cathedral Catholic High School, 12:00 p.m.
September 11th
Washington & Lee University, Offices of Co-Merge, 330 A Street, San Diego, CA, 7:00 p.m.
September 18th
Penn State Evening Program, Marriott Courtyard Mission Valley/Hotel Circle, 7:30 p.m. |
| Class Notes |
Congratulations to seniors Isaac Ahn, Ciara Corbeil, Alexander Ryan, Radmer Van der Heyde, and Kevin Xu, who have been chosen as National Merit Semi-Finalists. Each of them will continue on in the competition for National Merit Finalist.
Sophomore Megan Chang-Haines is one of three finalists for Cox Conserves Heroes, an awards program that honors individuals who work to improve and enhance outdoor places in their community. She was nominated by the Living Coast Discovery Center for her work with the non-profit organization New Ocean Blue, which she co-founded with her sister, Senior Kimberly Chang-Haines. New Ocean Blue educates the public about plastic and the ocean gyres, promotes the use of sustainable materials, and initiates preventative cleanups. To learn more about Megan's work and to vote for her, visit Cox Conserves Heroes. Voting ends September 10th. |
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North County Happenings
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The Ninth Annual Carlsbad Music Festival will be held Friday-Sunday, September 21st-23rd. This year's festival will feature world-class and emerging musicians including Sara Watkins, Wu Man, composer Michael Gordon, and many more. Both paid and free concerts will take place throughout the weekend in the village of Carlsbad. Information about the artists, schedule and tickets can be found at www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org.
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| Faculty & Staff Snapshot |
 Meredith Brady, Spanish
Favorite Book: Hija de la Fortuna, by Isabel Allende
Favorite Athletic Activity: Ballet, Pilates, Yoga
Favorite Sport to Watch: Basketball and Gymnastics
Greatest Indulgence: A carb-laden carnitas burrito from Chipotle with rice, beans, cheese and guac - YUM!
In Her Free Time: Loves spending time at the pool and the park with her husband and two kids, ages 6 and 2.
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
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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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10th Grade Parent Information Night
East Reading Room
6:30 p.m.
September 8th
ACT Test Date
September 12th
Camp College for Senior Parents
East Reading Room
7:00 p.m.
September 13th
8th Grade Parent Information Night
MS Commons
6:30 p.m.
September 18th
Picture Day
September 20th
Back-to-School Night
6:30 p.m.
September 27th
Parents Association General Meeting
MS Commons
8:30 a.m.
11th Grade Parent Information Night
East Reading Room
6:30 p.m.
September 28th
Save the Date
Upper School and Middle School
Evening Social Events on Campus
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A View From The Ridge
