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Seventh graders partake in a competitive game of Apples to Apples during lunchtime.
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Bulletin Board
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Veteran's Day Holiday: No School Friday, November 9th
Arts Showcase Performances on November 10th
Tickets to the 3:30 p.m. Arts Showcase performance are still available, and can be purchased online by visiting
Vistix. The 7:30 p.m. performance is SOLD OUT. Thank you for supporting the arts at Pacific Ridge!
Date: Saturday, November 10th
Time: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Place: AVO Playhouse, 303 Main Street, Vista
TB Screening for Middle Schoolers on November 12th
In order to participate fully in our Service Learning program, all Middle School students need to be screened for tuberculosis, or provide evidence of a negative TB test taken within the last 12 months. Two of our community partners, Head Start and the ARC of San Diego, require this clearance. For your convenience, TB screening will be offered on campus on Monday, November 12th. For more information about required forms and fees, please check your email for a notification from Mr. Richter. Questions? Contact the school nurse at 760-448-9820. Thank you for your cooperation.
Support the Pacific Ridge School Annual Fund
The Annual Fund is off to a great start, already achieving 25% school-wide participation. Our goal this year is $520,000 with 100% participation, so we hope you will join us in supporting our many wonderful programs, including service learning, global trips, arts and athletics. The Annual Fund fortifies them all! For more information about how your donations make a difference at Pacific Ridge, or to pledge or donate online, please visit our Annual Fund webpage. Questions? contact Emma Balina at ebalina@pacificridge.org.
Reminder: Blood Drive on November 16th
The San Diego Blood Bank will be conducting a blood drive at Pacific Ridge on November 16th. Sign-ups at Fall Fest were plentiful, but we can still register up to 12 more donors. Want to help someone in need by donating blood? Appointments can be scheduled online by visiting the
Date: Friday, November 16th
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Place: Middle School Commons
Happy Thanksgiving! No School November 21st - 25th
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New and Noteworthy
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Arts Community Leaders Join the Harkness Table
On Wednesday, November 7th, 23 leaders (executive, creative, and educational directors) from San Diego's arts community visited campus to lend their creative perspectives and expertise to discussions about Pacific Ridge's future arts program and facilities. Attendees represented organizations in higher education, dance, museums, music composition, opera, photography, visual arts, symphony, theater and more, including the San Diego Opera, San Diego Museum of Art, John Malashock Dance Studio, North Coast Repertory Theatre, San Diego Symphony, San Diego Youth Symphony, and New Village Arts, to name a few. Two stimulating Harkness discussions were held, each providing a rich source of ideas and guidance as we map out the next phase of the school's campus and program development. Thank you to our community arts partners for sharing your insights with us!
Shari Sapp P'12 & P'16 Named Volunteer of the Year
On Thursday, November 8th, Pacific Ridge parent Shari Sapp was awarded Volunteer of the Year from the North Coast Philanthropy Council. A founding member of the Pacific Ridge community, Mrs. Sapp has worked tirelessly on the school's behalf in a number of ways. She was an active member of the WASC Accreditation Team, helped bring Challenge Day to our campus, and has been responsible for facilitating over $125,000 in grant awards for various Pacific Ridge programs. Mrs. Sapp contributes much of her time and effort to the larger community as well, including coaching her son's Miracle League baseball team and running a holiday drive each year to bring gifts to a children's orphanage in Mexico. Congratulations, Mrs. Sapp. We appreciate all that you do!
Students Receive Jenna Druck Spirit of Leadership Award
Nine Pacific Ridge students received the 2012 Jenna Druck Spirit of Leadership award on Saturday, November 3rd. The award honors young women in the San Diego community who demonstrate leadership in a number of areas, including academics, community service, athletics and the arts. The award ceremony took place during a day-long conference filled with inspirational leadership training and mentoring sessions. Recipients included Gianna Bacher, Celeste Erlander, Mina Fardeen, Touran Fardeen, Madison Napoli, Kati Perry, Victoria Reynolds, Nour Suleiman and Bianca Yang.
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| Curricular Adventures |
7th Graders Get Eyewitness View of Justice System
On Tuesday, November 6th, 7th graders visited the Vista Courthouse to observe the justice system at work. Students spoke to Judge Aaron Katz and several prosecutors and public defenders before watching a prospective juror video and visiting courtrooms to observe trials in progress. After returning to campus, students became eyewitnesses to a pre-planned "event," followed by creative exercises and discussions about the reliability of observation and memory. Thanks go to parents Bill and Sherry Stone for organizing this informative trip.
Taking in testimony at the Vista Courthouse
Democracy in Action: 8th Graders Head to the Polls
8th graders experienced Election Day first-hand by conducting exit polls at neighborhood voting sites. After observing the voting process, students asked voters for demographic information, surveyed them on their presidential and senatorial choices, and noted their preferences on several ballot initiatives. Later, students compared survey results with San Diego County and California state election returns. Students learned about the uses and limitations of statistical sampling, and examined the complex relationship between demographics and political values.
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| Parents Association News |
Parent Walking Group on November 16th
The Pacific Ridge Parent Walking Group meets on the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month. Questions? Please contact the Parents Association at
Date: Friday, November 16th
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Place: Peet's Coffee, Bressi Ranch
10th Grade Parent Party, November 18th, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Parent Book Club Honoring Elizabeth Sinclair at November 26th Meeting
The Pacific Ridge Parent Book Club will be honoring the memory of Elizabeth Sinclair prior to the start of its next meeting. Elizabeth led the club for the past two years. All past and present members are welcome to attend. Discussion of the book, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith, will begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information, or to be added to the Book Club mailing list, please email the Parents Association at parentsassociation@pacificridge.org. Date: Monday, November 26th Time: 6:00 p.m., reception honoring Elizabeth Sinclair, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., book club meeting Place: Pacific Ridge Library
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| Sports On The Ridge | |
Isabella Salant '14 a Driving Force in CIF Regionals
Isabella Salant represented Pacific Ridge with pride on November 8th at the Southern California Girls Individual Regional Golf Championships in Murrietta. She had a strong showing, with an eight-over-par score of 80. Last week, Isabella tied for 4th place out of 126 girls competing in the CIF San Diego Section Championship tournament in Coronado. The impressive scores that earned her that placement? 70 and 77. Congratulations, Isabella!
Girls Varsity Volleyball Reaches Second Round of Playoffs
On Tuesday, November 6th, the girls Varsity Volleyball team defeated Guajome Park 3-0 in the first round of the CIF Division IV volleyball playoffs. Supported by an enthusiastic home crowd, the girls exhibited some of their best play of the season. Peaking at the perfect time? Come find out on Friday, November 9th, at 5:00 p.m., when the team travels to Santa Fe Christian for playoff game number two. Go Firebirds!
Reminder: Winter Sports Start Next Week
Tryouts for Upper School boys basketball take place on Saturday, November 10th, at 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Tryouts for Upper School girls basketball, boys soccer, and girls soccer take place on Monday, November 12th, after school. Middle School students interested in boys and girls soccer or boys basketball will make their sports decisions during P.E. the first week of 2nd trimester. Questions? Contact the Athletic Office at athletics@pacificridge.org.
All Upper School athletes need to pick up Blue Cards from Coach Neptune prior to tryouts for their sport.
Surf Report
The Coed Upper School Surf team competed in the Scholastic Series Ocean Beach meet on Sunday, November 4th. While being narrowly defeated by Rancho Bernardo in the team portion of the competition, the following athletes turned in outstanding performances in the individual events:
Alex Hanlon - 2nd place female shortboard
Jake Smith - 4th place male shortboard
Joon-Ha Bae - 6th place bodyboard
Bryan Bennatou - semi-finals male shortboard
Cody Schlacter - 2nd round male shortboard
Haleigh Benjamin - semi-finals female longboard
Scores:
Boys Middle School A Flag Football
10/30/12 Army Navy Academy 21 0 W
11/02/12 Santa Fe Christian Schools 0 14 L
Boys Middle School B Flag Football
10/30/12 Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 6 13 L
11/02/12 Santa Fe Christian Schools 0 14 L
Girls Frosh Volleyball
11/02/12 High Tech High North County 2 0 W
Girls Middle School A Volleyball
11/01/12 Horizon Prep 2 1 W
11/02/12 Francis Parker 1 2 L
Girls Middle School B Volleyball
11/02/12 Francis Parker 1 2 L
Girls Middle School White Volleyball
11/02/12 Francis Parker 2 0 W
Girls Middle School Blue Volleyball
11/02/12 Francis Parker 0 2 L
Girls Middle School Black Volleyball
11/02/12 Francis Parker 0 2 L
Girls Middle School Silver Volleyball
11/02/12 Francis Parker 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., in the Athletic Center. Be sure to bring pencils, erasers and calculators. Students will receive details about the test in advisory, the week of November 12th.
College Counseling Update An exciting fall season of college visits, common applications and teacher recommendations is winding down. Seniors are now applying for scholarships, filling out financial aid forms and fine-tuning the remainder of their applications. Interest in Pacific Ridge School has been keen, with over 100 universities and colleges sending personal representatives to campus to meet students and learn more about our programs. Juniors will soon take center stage, starting with College Night for junior families on December 5th. PSAT scores are expected in December and will be mailed to each family. Beginning in January, all juniors will meet with Mrs. Laughlin for their preliminary college discussions, in which testing timelines will be completed, summer programs explored, and tentative college lists reviewed. Questions? Contact Ms. Foresman at rforesman@pacificridge.org. |
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Brooks Park, Physics
Favorite Book: A Prayer for Owen Meany, by John Irving Favorite Sport to Watch: The Olympics - summer and winter! Greatest Indulgence: Philly Cheesesteaks If You Make Him Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and wheat toast In His Free Time: Plays with his kids, rides his bike, and does fun projects around the house. Dream Vacation: Cuba Hometown: Winchester, Massachusetts
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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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November 9th
NO SCHOOL
Veteran's Day
November 10th
Pacific Ridge School Arts Showcase
AVO Playhouse, Vista
3:30 & 7:30 p.m.
November 16th
End of First Trimester
Middle School Evening Social Event
Upper School Evening Social Event
November 18th
10th Grade Parent Party
4-6 p.m.
November 19th
PLAN Test for Sophomores 8 a.m.
November 21st-25th
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26th
Parent Book Club
7-9 p.m.
Reception at 6 p.m. Library |
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A View From The Ridge
