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Next E-newsletter on Thursday, January 10th
This is the last e-newsletter of the calendar year. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Admissions Open House on January 12th
Families interested in Pacific Ridge School are encouraged to visit the Open House scheduled for Saturday, January 12th, from 1:00 to 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 the Open House? Please contact Monique Velde at mvelde@pacificridge.org to RSVP. Click here for more information about the application process.
Heading to High School on January 15th
Eighth-grade families are invited to a session on "Heading to High School," where they will learn what to expect as students make the transition to the Upper School. Students and parents - please come with questions and learn more about the Pacific Ridge Upper School experience.
Date: Tuesday, January 15th
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Place: East Reading Room
Middle School Musical Auditions on January 15th - 18th
Auditions for Pacific Ridge School's first Middle School musical, "The Boy Friend," will take place on Tuesday - Friday, January 15th - 18th, from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. On Saturday, January 12th at 11:00 a.m., there will be a one-hour informational meeting in the Middle School Commons for parents of auditioning students. Please email Mr. Dziekonski at sdziekonski@pacificridge.org if you have any questions, or are not able to attend. Parents, encourage your children to participate in this fun and outrageous musical comedy. Acting, singing and dancing roles are available, as well as positions on the set crew. No experience necessary! For more information about the production, please click here.
Out of Your Garage and Into the Woods - Props Requested
The production team of Pacific Ridge's annual high school musical is seeking props for the February 7th - 9th performances of Into the Woods! Parents, please check your closets and cupboards for household items you are willing to lend or donate. For a complete list of requested items, please visit SignUp Genius. More details about the award-winning Sondheim show and instructions for ordering tickets are coming soon. Thank you for supporting our Performing Arts program!
WeCare Parent Education Consortium Presents David Code
on January 22nd
Pacific Ridge School is pleased to host award-winning author David Code at one of two WeCare Parent Education Consortium presentations on January 22nd. Mr. Code will be discussing his new book, Kids Pick Up on Everything: How Parental Stress is Toxic to Kids. The events are free and open to the public.
Morning Presentation: Tuesday, January 22nd, 9:30 a.m. social, 10:00 a.m. talk at La Jolla Country Day School, 9490 Genessee Avenue, La Jolla
Evening Presentation: Tuesday, January 22nd, 6:30 p.m. social, 7:00 p.m. talk at Pacific Ridge School
2013 Parent Education Series: Education and Technology
Parents are invited to join the Harkness table with faculty and staff for discussions about education, adolescents and technology. The goal of the sessions is to learn, share ideas, and talk about ways the school and parents can help students get the most from technology while avoiding its pitfalls. Articles or videos will be pre-assigned for each Harkness group. Check your email for more details from the Academic Office. You can register by clicking here. Space is limited, so sign up soon.
Discussion I: The Technology Itch: Tips for Helping Students Manage Limitless Access to Information
Date: Tuesday, January 29th, 8:15-9:45 a.m., and 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Discussion II: From the Information Age to the Hybrid Age: How Students are Co-evolving with Technology
Date: Wednesday, February 27th, 8:15-9:45 a.m., and 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Include the Annual Fund in Your Holiday Plans!
The Annual Fund supports virtually every aspect of a Pacific Ridge education, including our wonderful teachers, service learning programs, global travel, arts, athletics and more. Please help us achieve our 2012-13 goal of raising $520,000 with 100% participation. Want to take advantage of the end of the tax year and contribute right this very minute? Visit our Annual Fund webpage to pledge or donate online. Need to ask questions or get more information? Annual Fund Manager Emma Balina would be happy to assist you. You can contact her at ebalina@pacificridge.org or 760-448-9883. Thank you!
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