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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
7th grade students create a colorful smorgasbord of cell models for their Life Science class.
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Reminder: No School on October 12th and 15th
Parent/Teacher conferences continue on Friday morning, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Seniors should gather in the East Reading Room for Camp College on Friday morning at 8:00 a.m.
Still Space at the Table for Arts Harknesses
Parents are welcome to come to the Harkness table as we explore the arts at Pacific Ridge School. Two sessions are available on October 22nd, with space for up to 20 participants in each. Come share your creative ideas and valuable perspectives as we map out the future of our programs. RSVP to Jean Nassif at jnassif@pacificridge.org. Date: Monday, October 22nd
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., and 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center Conference Room
Admissions Open House on October 27th
Families interested in Pacific Ridge School are encouraged to attend our first Open House event of the year, on Saturday, October 27th, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Faculty and current students will present information about the school and its programs from 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. Campus tours and exhibits will take place between 2:15 and 4:00 p.m. Interested in attending an Open House event? Please contact Monique Velde at mvelde@pacificridge.org to RSVP. Click here for all Open House dates and for more information about the application process.
Michael Gelb on Leonardo Da Vinci - Time to RSVP!
Don't forget to RSVP for How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, presented by Michael Gelb, on October 18th. RSVP to prsfirebirds@gmail.com if you'd like to attend.Date: Thursday, October 18th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center
Parking: Off-campus parking will be available at 2765 Loker Avenue. Shuttle service will be provided throughout the evening.
Fall Fest is Almost Here!
Don't miss Fall Fest, when Pacific Ridge students raise funds and awareness for their Service Learning groups and clubs. Terrific food, student performances, a pumpkin patch and an incredible bake sale make Fall Fest an event for the whole Pacific Ridge community to enjoy. The Parents Association is still looking for some helping hands. Please visit the Fall Fest Volunteer Spot to sign up, or send an email to parentsassociation@pacificridge.org if you'd like to help.
Date: Saturday, October 20th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge campus
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| New & Noteworthy | |
Around the World at the End of May: Global Trips Finalized
Pacific Ridge's Global Travel Program is firmly underway with plans now set for all grades. At the end of the school year, students participating in school-designed trips will embark to the following destinations across the globe:
7th Grade: Naturebridge, Santa Monica Mountains
8th Grade: Washington, D.C.
9th Grade: China (Yunan and Guizhou regions)
10th Grade: Northern Sierras Wilderness
11th & 12th Grades: Argentina; Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas; Italy; New York City; South Africa; Taiwan; Turkey; Utah
A number of Pacific Ridge students will be pursuing self-designed projects, including travel, specialized study, or internships.
From Cinderella to Sondheim: Annual Musical Announced
At Wednesday's Community Life, an ambitious and talented group of Pacific Ridge faculty and staff performed musical vignettes from this year's annual musical, Into the Woods. Students cheered and laughed, then listened attentively as Ms. Trattner described the challenges and benefits of performing this award-winning Sondheim musical. Into the Woods, which debuted at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre in 1986, weaves together the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales and explores the consequences of the characters' wishes and adventures. Please mark your calendar for performance dates on February 7th - 9th. Auditions commence on October 23rd. Students interested in performing or participating as part of the crew should contact Ms. Trattner at atrattner@pacificridge.org.
Catch the Spirit of Cal Math League!
Each month, Pacific Ridge students can earn spirit points for their grades by participating in the Cal Math League. The program consists of monthly 30-minute contests, during which students address six creative and mind-bending math questions. Students earn one spirit point each for competing. By enlisting a faculty member to participate with them, students can earn two spirit points. Parents, encourage your children to stop by the Learning Commons during lunch and hone their problem-solving skills over a free slice of pizza. It's fun! The year's first competition is coming up on Friday, October 19th. For more information, please visit the Cal Math League website.
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| Curricular Adventures |
Local Lunch Makes Academics Edible On October 8th, ninth-grade students tried their hands at farm-to-table cuisine when they planned, prepared and presented a "local lunch" to the school community. Working in small groups, students created a lunch for themselves and one community guest using entirely local (defined as within San Diego County) food and food products. Each group also provided a map describing the foods and noting where they were obtained, data sheets logging their search for ingredients, and a presentation board to display the project's information.
Touching on their studies in Ancient World History, English and Biology, the activity informed students' understanding of the challenges and opportunities that agriculture creates for human societies.
Sample Menu: Rockfish with mango chutney, rosemary roasted potatoes with celery root, grilled Brussels sprouts, baby carrots, and orange-lemon-limeade
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| Parents Association News |
Dr. Michele Borba to Speak on October 16th & 17th
The WeCare San Diego Consortium proudly presents Dr. Michele Borba, an internationally recognized author, speaker and educator on parenting and character development. Her work aims to help strengthen children's character and resilience, reduce peer cruelty, and create compassionate learning cultures. To learn more, click here. These events are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, October 16th: 6:30 p.m., The Bishop's School, 7607 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla
Wednesday, October 17th: 9:30 a.m., Warren Walker School, 2111 Camino Del Rio S., San Diego
Parent Walking Group on October 19th
The Pacific Ridge Parent Walking Group will meet at Peet's Coffee in Bressi Ranch on Friday, October 19th, at 8:00 a.m. Questions? Contact the Parents Association at parentsassociation@pacificridge.org.
Seeking that Perfect Parking Spot on Campus?
A prime parking spot on campus will go to the lucky winner of the Fall Fest Parking Space Raffle (a real bonus for families with student drivers!). Tickets can be purchased at Fall Fest, or ordered in advance. Check your email for more details from the Parents Association.
Reminder: Parent Grade-Level Parties
11th Grade: Saturday, October 27th, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
10th Grade: Sunday, October 28th, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
8th Grade: Saturday, November 3rd, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Locations for these parties will be announced shortly. Questions? Please email the Parents Association at parentsassociation@pacificridge.org.
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| Sports on the Ridge | |
Dig Pink! Support our Firebirds & Breast Cancer Awareness
On Tuesday, October 16th, the volleyball program is hosting a colorful breast cancer fundraiser during their home game against Calvin Christian. All proceeds will support the Side Out Foundation, which raises funds for breast cancer awareness and research. Come purchase some Dig Pink spirit wear and cheer for our Upper School volleyball teams! Date: Tuesday, October 16th
Times: Frosh & JV, 4:00 p.m., Varsity, 5:15 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center
Scores:
Middle School Cross Country
10/03/12 South Coast Middle School Meet
Low Score Wins
Boys
Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 14
Horizon Prep 35
Santa Fe Christian 47
Maranatha Christian 54
Pacific Ridge 81
Girls
Santa Fe Christian 18
Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 34
Horizon Prep 51
Pacific Ridge 57
Maranatha Christian 72
Boys Middle School A Flag Football
10/03/12 San Diego Jewish Academy 7 0 W
Boys Middle School B Flag Football
10/03/12 San Diego Jewish Academy 12 20 L
Girls Varsity Tennis
10/02/12 Bishops 2 16 L
10/04/12 Francis Parker 1 17 L
Girls Varsity Volleyball
10/03/12 Maranatha Christian 3 0 W
10/04/12 San Diego Jewish Academy 3 1 W
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball
10/03/12 Maranatha Christian 2 0 W
10/04/12 San Diego Jewish Academy 2 0 W
Girls Frosh Volleyball
10/03/12 Classical Academy High 1 2 L
10/04/12 San Marcos High School 0 2 L
Girls Middle School A Volleyball
10/03/12 Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 0 2 L
10/05/12 Maranatha Christian 2 0 W
Girls Middle School B Volleyball
10/03/12 Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 1 2 L
10/05/12 Maranatha Christian 2 0 W
Girls Middle School White Volleyball
10/03/12 Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 2 0 W
Girls Middle School Blue Volleyball
10/03/12 Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 2 1 W
Girls Middle School Black Volleyball
10/04/12 San Diego Jewish Academy 2 1 W
Girls Middle School Silver Volleyball
10/04/12 San Diego Jewish Academy 2 0 W
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| Beyond the Ridge | |
PSAT For Juniors and Sophomores
All juniors and sophomores will take the PSAT at Pacific Ridge School on Wednesday, October 17th, at 8:00 a.m. Juniors' test scores will potentially qualify them for National Merit consideration; sophomores are taking the test for practice. Questions? Contact Ms. Laughlin at blaughlin@pacificridge.org.
Upcoming College Representative Visits
Please see your Naviance Family Connection account or the school portal for dates and times.
Week of October 15th
Bates College; Beloit College; Colgate University; Furman University; High Point University; Loyola Marymount University; Manhattanville College; St. Edward's University; Saint Mary's College of California; Sarah Lawrence College; Skidmore College; Stanford University; University of Pennsylvania; University of Richmond; University of San Francisco; University of South Carolina; Vanderbilt University; Wake Forest University; Whittier College; Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Week of October 22nd
American University; Barnard College; Bennington College; Bentley University; California Institute of the Arts; Chapman University; College of Charleston; Columbia University; Connecticut College; Creighton University; Davidson College; Gonzaga University; Kalamazoo College; Marymount College; Occidental College; Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Ohio State University; Polytechnic Institute of NYU; Princeton University; Providence College; Salve Regina University; Seattle University; Swarthmore College; University of Puget Sound; Washington University in St. Louis; Whitman College
Week of October 29th
Claremont McKenna College; Franklin & Marshall College; George Washington University; Saint Mary's College; Tufts University; University of Denver; University of Notre Dame; University of San Diego
Off-campus Visits and Information Sessions
Please see Naviance for dates, times, and locations.
Brown University; Carnegie-Mellon University; Gettysburg College; Harvard, Princeton & University of Virginia; Tulane University; UCLA School of Arts & Architecture; University of Pennsylvania; University of Puget Sound; Washington University in St. Louis
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| Faculty & Staff Snapshot |
Danielle Llewelyn, Science
Favorite Book: The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho
Favorite Movie: Sweet Home Alabama and Gladiator
Favorite Sport to Play: Soccer and ice hockey
Favorite Sport to Watch: Football and soccer
Greatest Indulgence: Ben & Jerry's "Everything but the..." ice cream flavor
If You Make Her Breakfast: Fruit and oatmeal, with extra fruit
In Her Free Time: Enjoys being close to the beach: boogie boarding with her kids, learning to surf and watching sunsets. She also coaches soccer and enjoys hiking and camping.
Dream Vacation: Fiji, or Eleuthera, Bahamas
Home Town: River Vale, New Jersey
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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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October 12th
No School
Parent/Teacher Conferences
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Senior Camp College
8 a.m.
October 15th
No School
October 17th
PSAT for Juniors and Sophomores
8 a.m.
October 18th
Michael Gelb Parent Presentation
7 p.m.
October 19th
Parent Walking Group
Peet's Coffee
8 a.m.
October 20th
Fall Fest
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
October 26th
Middle School Halloween Party
6 - 9 p.m.
October 27th
Admissions Open House for Middle and Upper School
1 - 4 p.m.
Upper School Halloween Dance
7 - 10 p.m.
11th Grade Parent Party
7 - 10 p.m.
October 28th
10th Grade Parent Party
4 - 6:30 p.m.
November 3rd
8th Grade Parent Party
5:30 - 8 p.m.
November 9th
NO SCHOOL
Observing Veteran's Day
November 10th
Pacific Ridge Showcase
AVO Playhouse, Vista
7 p.m.
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A View From The Ridge
