NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 21st

Pacific Ridge School will observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 22nd.

Into The Woods - Did You Know?

Did you know that Into the Woods debuted at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre in 1986 before heading to Broadway for a two-year, award-winning run? The production earned numerous Tony awards and Drama Desk awards, and has been lauded for the sophisticated, multi-layered content it weaves into a storyline based on several Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales. The Pacific Ridge cast and crew of Into The Woods encourage all families to attend this playful yet thought-provoking production. Tickets are now on sale, and are going fast! To order yours, please visit SeatYourself.

Artwork by Connor DeMill '13

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 inaugural winter concert on Thursday, 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: Thursday, January 24th

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Place: Athletic Center

Middle School Dance Party on January 25th

Dancing and other fun activities are planned for this mid-winter social event. Snacks will be served. No tickets required.

Date: Friday, January 25th

Time: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. 

Place: East Reading Room

Winter Formal on January 26th

This year's Upper School Winter Formal will take place on Saturday, January 26th. Great music, snacks and refreshments will be offered. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Date: Saturday, January 31st

Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Place: East Reading Room

Academic League Competition on January 31st

The Pacific Ridge community is invited to cheer on the
Freshman, JV and Varsity Academic League teams when they face Santa Fe Christian on Thursday, January 31st. The competition features questions based on the California state curriculum and current events in a fun, game-style format. According to Faculty advisor Amy Wasserman, "Once you see an exciting match in action, you'll wish you could play!"

Date: Thursday, January 31st

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Place: MS Commons

Breaking New Ground: Take Advantage of a Great Matching Opportunity!

In December, the Break A Sweat Campaign that built 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.

It's Flu Season! Help Our Community Stay Healthy

January is one of the peak "flu season" months. Parents, please encourage your children to practice preventive measures, such as hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and avoiding close contact with sick people. If your children get sick, please keep them home from school until they are fever-free for 24 hours. For more information, please visit www.cdc.gov or call the Pacific Ridge Nurse's Office at 760-448-9820.

Freshman College Counseling Night on January 31st

Ninth-grade students and their parents should plan to attend Freshman College Counseling Night, where they will be introduced to College Counseling at Pacific Ridge School. Families will receive their College Coaster handbooks, as well as learn about Naviance-Family Connections, the College Counseling on-line communication, research, and college application resource. Please direct questions to Ms. Foresman at rforesman@pacificridge.org.

Date: Thursday, January 31st

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: East Reading Room

Learn About Oxbridge Summer Programs!

Oxbridge Academic Programs will have a representative available on campus to talk about summer programs on Wednesday, January 23rd after school. Oxbridge programs are aimed at academically advanced students in grades 8-12 who have the desire to enrich their studies through experiential learning. Sessions are offered in England, France, Spain and New York. 

Date: Wednesday, January 23rd

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Place: College Counseling

Oxbridge will also host an evening information event at the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla on January 24th at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.oxbridgeprograms.com.