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Admissions Open House on January 12th
Families interested in Pacific Ridge School are warmly invited to our Open House event on 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. Please contact Monique Velde at mvelde@pacificridge.org to RSVP. Click here for more information about applying to Pacific Ridge School.
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
Blood Drive on January 15th
The San Diego Blood Bank will be conducting a blood drive at Pacific Ridge on Tuesday, January 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Adults and students over the age of 17 are invited to sign up by visiting the San Diego Blood Bank. Click on Donate Blood, select Appointments, and enter our sponsor code - PARS. Help Pacific Ridge win the San Diego Blood Bank High School Challenge and receive a $500 scholarship for one of our seniors entering college!
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 January 15th - 18th, from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Parents, encourage your children to participate in this fun and energetic production. There will be an informational meeting in the Middle School Commons for parents of auditioning students on Saturday, January 12th at 11:00 a.m. Students auditioning must submit an online audition form, which requires a parent signature. To access the form and other details about the performance, please click here. Questions? email Mr. Dziekonski at sdziekonski@pacificridge.org.
Tickets Now On Sale For Into The Woods!
The cast and crew of Into The Woods! have been hard at work researching and analyzing the many layers of this award-winning Sondheim musical, and can't wait to share it with the Pacific Ridge community. Set in the mystical Louisiana bayou of the early 1800's, the story intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the complex consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. Ms. Trattner is immensely proud of how the ensemble cast is delving into the deep meaning behind the play's playful countenance, and she encourages all families to attend. Tickets are now on sale, and are going fast! To order yours, please visit SeatYourself.
Reminder: Props Requested
The production team of Into the Woods! is seeking props. 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.
NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 21st
Pacific Ridge School will observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 22nd.
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
Dance Concert on January 24th
The Dance program is pleased to announce its upcoming winter concert on Wednesday, January 24th. Attendees will be treated to performances by the Dance Team, Tap Dance Club, Middle and Upper School dance classes, Project Dance, faculty dance troupe and guest artists. Come support dance at Pacific Ridge!
Date: Wednesday, January 24th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center
Breaking New Ground: The Giving Season Continues
In December, the Break A Sweat Campaign to build our new athletic center needed only $800,000 to reach its $10 million goal. Through the generosity of our community and a wonderful matching program, we made significant progress toward closing that gap by bringing in over $400,000 more dollars with the match. Gifts and pledges received through the end of January (and payable through June of 2014) may qualify for a 1, 2 or 3X match. Commitments of all sizes have been made, and can still help us reach our objective. Please consider what you can do to help and contact Kari Perry at kmperry@pacificridge.org, or 760-448-9845. Thank you!
Second Life for Your Gently Used Comfy Chair
The Library Learning Commons is in the process of creating a Reading Corner - a quiet place for students and adults to relax, read and maybe enjoy a cup of tea or hot chocolate. If you are in the process of remodeling, or simply have a comfortable upholstered chair you are getting rid of (no sofas or loveseats, please), the Reading Corner will happily give it new life. Donation documentation is available for tax purposes. Questions? Please contact Librarian Ellen Cothran at ecothran@pacificridge.org.
Reminder: 2013 Parent Education Series
Parents are invited to join the Harkness table with faculty and staff for discussions about education, adolescents and technology. You can register by clicking here. There are still some spaces available - 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. (FULL), 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.
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