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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
How high can you go? 9th grade architects collaborate to build sky scrapers using only dry spaghetti, tape, string and a marshmallow.
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Middle School Halloween Party on October 26th
Middle School students can prepare for the most frightful night of the year by celebrating with food, friends and fun. Admission is $5 at the door, but free if you wear a costume!
Date: Friday, October 26th
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: East and West Reading Rooms
Upper School Dance on October 27th
Upper School students are invited to an evening of dancing and socializing. Snacks, desserts and refreshments will be served. Come dressed in your "casual black & white." Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door.
Date: Saturday, October 27th
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Place: MS Commons and Library
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 to 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.
Veteran's Day Holiday: No School on Friday, November 9th
Additional Arts Showcase Performance on November 10th!
Due to enthusiastic demand, a second performance has been added to the November Arts Showcase. The 7:30 p.m. performance is SOLD OUT, but seats are now available for the 3:30 p.m. show. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting Vistix. Thank you for supporting the arts at Pacific Ridge!
Date: Saturday, November 10th
Time: 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Place: AVO Playhouse, 303 Main Street, Vista
Interested in Reading Michael Gelb's Best-selling Books?
Parents have been asking where to find them! Michael Gelb's books, audio-programs and other products are available online. If you enjoyed Mr. Gelb's presentation on Leonardo da Vinci, please visit his website for more information.
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| New & Noteworthy | |
Fall Fest a Harvest of Autumn Cheer
Pacific Ridge School families and friends gathered on Saturday, October 20th to celebrate autumn while supporting student Service Learning groups in their educational and fundraising efforts. Attendees enjoyed perennial Fall Fest favorites such as the pumpkin patch, faculty dunk tank, musical performances, scrumptious bake sale, and Model U.N. carwash. The true stars of the day were the many charitable causes and projects being generously supported by students and guests alike. A big round of applause goes to all of the hard-working volunteers, students and staff who made Fall Fest such a great success. Thank you!
Selling handcrafted goods to support handicapped children in Guatemala.
Entertaining the crowd with old standards and new beats.
Pumpkins anyone?
Bullying Prevention Month Observed
To mark National Bullying Prevention Month, the Be the Change Club, Gay Straight Alliance, and Inclusivity Team sponsored activities on campus to raise awareness of bullying. In Advisory sessions, students watched videos and reviewed statistics about bullying, then discussed ways to identify and prevent it. Students were also encouraged to wear purple shirts and jeans to school on Wednesday to express solidarity with the anti-bullying movement.
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| Curricular Adventures |
AP Music Theory Class Attends Staff Benda Bilili Concert On Tuesday, October 23rd, Mr. Dziekonski and his AP Music Theory class traveled to UCSD to hear a performance by Staff Benda Bilili, a group of street musicians from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The band consists of older musicians who have learned to overcome severe physical handicaps, and a rhythm section of former abandoned street children adopted into the group's musical "family." Their music, rooted in Congolese rumba, combines an edgy, raw energy with polished vocal harmonies. According to Mr. Dziekonski, the performance was inspiring, and led to many thought-provoking conversations among his students.
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| Parents Association News |
Reminder: Parent Grade-Level Parties
11th Grade: Saturday, October 27th, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
8th Grade: Saturday, November 3rd, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Please Note: The 10th grade party has been postponed. New dates and information will be emailed shortly. Questions about grade-level parties? Contact the Parents Association at
Parent Book Club Meeting on November 26th The Pacific Ridge Parent Book Club will hold its next meeting to discuss A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, by Betty Smith. For more information, or to be added to the Book Club mailing list, please email the Parents Association at Date: Monday, November 26, 2012 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge Library 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 the school. Log on to eScrip 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 support up to three schools. |
| Class Notes |
Aly Vredenburgh '15 Recognized as San Diego Girl of Merit On Sunday, October 21st, Sophomore Aly Vredenburgh was named a San Diego Girl of Merit by the Girls World Expo organization. Aly was recognized for collecting and distributing books to promote literacy in Samoa, as well as her work helping teens prevent eating disorders and her accomplishments on the violin. The recognition is bestowed upon nominated girls ages 12 to 18 who, through their actions, activities, leadership, and positive influence on others, have proved themselves exceptional members of the community.
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| Sports on the Ridge | |
Frosh Volleyball Girls Hitting Their Stride
Showing consistent development over the season, the girls Frosh Volleyball team is starting to rack up wins. On October 13th, the girls' mettle and patience were tested in the Foothills Christian Volleyball Showcase, where they played against an array of highly experienced teams. The girls showed unwavering determination in a tough competition. Since then, they have been rewarded with multiple wins against regular season opponents. Come to the Athletic Center to cheer them on at their last season game, Friday, November 2nd, at 4:00 p.m. against High Tech High.
Surf Update: Pacific Ridge Team Riding High
The Coed Upper School Surf team defeated Serra High School on October 21st at the Scholastic Surf Series Mission Bay meet. In the individual portion of the contest, Sage Sanders, Bryan Benattou, and Jake Smith grabbed 3rd, 5th, and 6th place out of a field representing 16 schools in the Male Shortboard event. Jake also placed 7th overall in the Male Longboard competition. Joon-ha Bae earned 4th place in the Bodyboard finals and Cody Schlacter reached the Male Shortboard semi-finals. Both boys were competing for the first time. Haleigh Benjamin, also a first-time contender, reached the semi-finals in both the Female Shortboard and Longboard competitions. Congratulations, surfers!
Scores:
Cross Country
10/19/12 Mt. SAC Invitational (2.93 miles)
Boys Varsity, 2nd out of 17 Division 5 teams
Henry Poole, 11th out of 146 runners, medalist
Boys JV, 31st and 72nd out of 258 runners
Girls Varsity, 8th out of 15 Division 5 teams
Middle School Cross Country
10/17/12 San Dieguito Park (1.5 miles)
Boys
Horizon Prep 26
Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 27
Maranatha Christian 45
Santa Fe Christian 52
Pacific Ridge 78
Girls
Santa Fe Christian 23
Horizon Prep 28
Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 38
Pacific Ridge School 64
Boys Middle School B Flag Football
10/16/12 Tri-City Christian Schools 13 7 W
Girls Varsity Tennis
10/16/12 Bishop's 6 12 L
10/17/12 Santa Fe Christian 11 7 W
Girls Varsity Volleyball
10/16/12 Calvin Christian School 2 3 L
10/19/12 The Rock Academy 3 0 W
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball
10/16/12 Calvin Christian School 1 2 L
Girls Frosh Volleyball
10/16/12 Calvin Christian School 0 2 L
10/19/12 High Tech High San Diego 2 0 W
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| Beyond the Ridge | |
Sophomores to take PLAN Test on November 19th
The PLAN test (practice ACT) will be given to Pacific Ridge sophomores on Monday, November 19th at 8:00 a.m. Be sure to bring pencils, erasers and calculators. Students will receive details about the test in Advisory the week of November 12th.
Upcoming College Representative Visits
Please see your Naviance Family Connection account or the school portal for dates and times.
Week of October 29th
Claremont McKenna College; Franklin & Marshall College; George Washington University; Kenyon College; Saint Mary's College; Tufts University; University of California at San Diego; University of Denver; University of Notre Dame; University of San Diego; Wagner College
Weeks of November 5th & 12th
Harvey Mudd College; Franklin College Switzerland; Samford University; University of California at Merced
Off-campus Information Session
10/28/12 Washington University in St. Louis
Please see Naviance for details.
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| Faculty & Staff Snapshot |
Jacqueline Ng, Mathematics
Favorite Book: The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein
Favorite Sport to Watch: Tennis and gymnastics
Favorite Sport to Play: Ultimate frisbee on the beach
Greatest Indulgence: Chocolate with nuts
If You Make Her Breakfast: Anything savory
In Her Free Time: Cooks, bakes, and spends time with family and friends.
Dream Vacation: Anywhere tropical!
Home Town: Hong Kong
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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 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 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
7:30 p.m.
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A View From The Ridge
