| Snapshot from the Ridge | |
Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
Stars adorn the doors to College Counseling, reflecting schools that have already accepted Pacific Ridge students this year.
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Buy Your Tickets for Into The Woods!
The cast and crew of Pacific Ridge School's 5th annual musical have been hard at work bringing Steven Sondheim's award-winning play to life. Set in the murky and mystical Louisiana bayou, and following the intertwined quests and desires of its fairy tale characters, Into the Woods is a sophisticated and entertaining production that is sure to please. Tickets are now on sale, and are going fast! To order yours, please visit SeatYourself.
Dates: Thursday, February 7th through Saturday, February 9th
Times: 7:30 p.m., additional 2:00 p.m. matinee on February 9th.
Place: Star Theatre, 402 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside
Artwork by Connor DeMill '13
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 26th
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
NO SCHOOL February 9th through 18th
Campus will be closed for the Mid-Winter break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 19th.
Reminder: Make a Difference With Teens for Jeans
Over 1.7 million teenagers are homeless. The #1 item they request from shelters is a pair of Jeans. The Pacific Ridge Student Council is responding to that request by holding a Jeans Drive from January 14th to February 10th. Each Pacific Ridge class that donates an average of one pair of jeans per student will win a free Jeans Day on campus. Two pairs per student? Two Jeans Days. Jeans in good condition will be collected during weekly Advisory meetings. Check your closets, participate and make a difference!
Reminder: Help Our Community Stay Healthy During Flu Season
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.
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| New & Noteworthy | |
Faculty & Staff Lead the Way on Annual Fund Support
Showing strong Firebird spirit, 100% of Pacific Ridge's faculty and staff (including our 17 terrific new teachers) has already contributed to the 2012-2013 Annual Fund. Thank you, faculty and staff, for your generosity and enthusiasm! For more information about how the Annual Fund supports the school's many programs, and for instructions on how to pledge or give on-line, please visit the Annual Fund page of our website. Still have questions? Contact Emma Balina, Annual Fund Manager, at 760-448-9883, or ebalina@pacificridge.org.
David Code Speaks on Promoting Healthy Families
On Tuesday, January 22nd, Pacific Ridge School and the WeCare Parent Education Consortium hosted author David Code, who spoke about his book Kids Pick Up on Everything: How Parental Stress is Toxic to Kids. Mr. Code, an Episcopal minister, explained recent medical research that indicates parental stress may be a major risk factor in today's epidemic of child health problems. His message to parents: Want healthy kids? Give yourself permission to relax and socialize more! Healthy relationships are the best gift parents can give to children.
Author David Code
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| Curricular Adventures |
Model U.N. Team Succeeds at Columbia University Conference Congratulations to Pacific Ridge Model United Nations team members who traveled to New York to compete at the Columbia University Model U.N. Conference on January 17th to 20th. Facing delegations from some of the finest schools in the country, Pacific Ridge students once again performed with distinction in simulations as wide-ranging as the Paris Peace Conference, the Taiping Rebellion, and Cosa Nostra: The Five Families of the New York Mafia. Sean Straw received a Best Delegate Award, Hunter Headapohl, Soren Schlassa and Megan Thode earned Honorable Mention for their efforts, and Ciara Corbeil, Delaney Miller and Maddie Sparber received Verbal Commendation for their work. Model U.N. team members, along with Mr. Silk and Mr. Nagler, topped off their New York City adventure by mastering the subway system, eating fantastic Ethiopian food, exploring Times Square and visiting the 9/11 Memorial. Congratulations to the Pacific Ridge School students who participated in the Columbia University conference: Chris Chen Eric Cherwin Gigi Chow Gaby Clarke Ciara Corbeil Hunter Headapohl Jackie Hirbawi Dillon Lerach Hunter McComas Delaney Miller Hanson Pan Tristan Saggese Soren Schlassa Maddie Sparber Sean Straw Megan Thode Rebecca Zheng
M.U.N. team members celebrate at Columbia University Pacific Ridge Participates in Green Cup Challenge The Green Cup Challenge is an initiative run by the Green Schools Alliance to reduce energy consumption during January - generally the month with highest energy use - in schools across the U.S. The AP Environmental Science class's Sustainable Systems group is promoting Pacific Ridge's participation in the competition's California region. During the challenge, students and faculty are discussing and implementing strategies to lower energy use. Weekly meter readings are taken and submitted to a central database for comparison with other participating schools. To date, Pacific Ridge has lowered energy consumption by 9%. Quite an accomplishment for an already environmentally-minded school with a LEED-certified building! For more information about the challenge, which runs through February 13th, please click here. |
| Service Learning in the Field | |
NKT Connections Supports Women in Developing Countries
Upper School Service Learning group NKT Connections promotes women's rights through education, economic empowerment and cultural exchange. The group works with a women's shelter in Kathmandu, Nepal that supports and provides job training for abused women, an orphanage and school for girls in rural Tibet, and a local Oceanside women's shelter. Through Kiva, a micro-loan non-profit, NKT is also supporting two ambitious Kenyan women, who are starting businesses in order to support and educate their children.
Children at the Golok Sengcham Drumko's Home for Girls in Tibet.
Nadzua is using funds loaned by NKT Connections to start a charcoal business in Samburu, Kenya.
Help Give the Gift of Mobility With "Wheel Love" Drive
Have an old pair of crutches, cane, walker or a wheelchair? You can change the life of a disabled person by donating them. Inspired by a recent visit from Sam Nehemiah of the Challenged Athlete's Foundation, the Middle School Service Learning program is collecting wheelchairs and crutches for Sam's foundation, Champs Heart. The foundation's Project Nigeria program provides mobility and other independent living aids to disabled Nigerians, who often live without these essentials. Wheelchairs, walkers, canes or crutches can be dropped off in the designated donation area of the Athletic Center lobby from January 25th to February 8th.
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| Parents Association News | |
Parent Walking Group
Date: Friday, January 25th
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Place: Peet's Coffee, Bressi Ranch
12th Grade Parent Party on January 25th
Come to the 12th grade parent party on Friday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m. Details can be found on the school portal calendar.
Parent Book Club Meeting on February 25th
The Pacific Ridge Parent Book Club will hold its next meeting to discuss Angle of Repose, by Wallace Stegner. For more information, or to be added to the Book Club mailing list, please email the Parents Association at parentsassociation@pacificridge.org. Date: Monday, February 25th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge Library
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| Sports on the Ridge | |
Middle School Boys Soccer is On the Ball
The Middle School Boys A and B Soccer teams are deep into their seasons, enjoying 5-0 and 1-2-1 records, respectively. Facing opponents with a combination of intensity and good sportsmanship, the teams are building soccer skills, camaraderie and pride representing the school. Hans Richter, coach of the A Team, notes, "Our squad is made up of excellent individual players. I'm happy to see how, in our toughest games, the boys work together to achieve an even higher level of play." B Team coach Aaron Simmonds says "enthusiasm is the theme" for his boys, who just love to learn and play the game. Challenging practices led by Varsity coach David Boyett keep the players working at the peak of their skills. Come cheer on both teams at their next home games: the B Team plays Horizon Prep at 3:00 p.m., on January 29th, while the A Team takes on Santa Fe Christian at 3:00 p.m., on January 31st. Both games will be played at Aviara Community Park.
Calling All Middle School Parent Photographers!
We would like to include photos of our terrific Middle School athletes in the weekly e-newsletter. If you are a camera-toting parent and have pictures from games this season, please contact Abby Adams at aadams@pacificridge.org. Thank you for supporting our Middle School Firebirds!
Scores:
Boys Varsity Basketball
1/16/13 Calvin Christian School 40 60 L
1/18/13 Tri-City Christian Schools 40 78 L
Boys JV Basketball
1/16/13 Calvin Christian School 32 58 L
1/18/13 Tri-City Christian Schools 34 59 L
Boys Middle School A Basketball
1/16/13 San Diego Jewish Academy 27 15 W
1/18/13 Maranatha Christian 42 24 W
Boys Middle School B Basketball
1/16/13 San Diego Jewish Academy 12 24 L
1/18/13 Maranatha Christian 23 21 W
Girls Varsity Basketball
1/16/13 Calvin Christian School 23 28 L
1/18/13 Tri-City Christian Schools 28 59 L
Boys Varsity Soccer
1/16/13 Bishop's 2 4 L
1/18/13 Francis Parker 2 8 L
Boys Junior Varsity Soccer
1/14/13 Francis Parker 1 0 W
Girls Varsity Soccer
1/16/13 Bishop's 1 9 L
1/18/13 Francis Parker 1 4 L
Girls Junior Varsity Soccer
1/14/13 Bishop's 0 5 L
Boys Middle School A Soccer
1/14/13 Santa Fe Christian Schools 3 1 W
1/17/13 Maranatha Christian 3 1 W
Girls Middle School A Soccer
1/14/13 Santa Fe Christian 0 1 L
1/17/13 Maranatha Christian 5 0 W
Girls Middle School B Soccer
1/17/13 Maranatha Christian 2 1 W
Girls Middle School C Soccer
1/17/13 Horizon Prep 1 1 T
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| Beyond the Ridge | |
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
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| Faculty & Staff Snapshot |
Abby Adams, Communications Coordinator
Favorite Book: Les Misérables, by Victor Hugo
Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite Sport to Watch: Soccer
Greatest Indulgence: If it's got sugar, guard it carefully!
If You Make Her Breakfast: French Toast with butter and powdered sugar, pomegranate juice and coffee
In Her Free Time: Loves watching her kids play sports
Dream Vacation: Six months traveling around the world
Home Town: Miami, FL
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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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January 25th
Parent Walking Group 8 a.m.
Peet's Coffee
Middle School
Mid-Winter Dance
6:30 p.m.
12th Grade Parent Party
7 p.m.
January 26th
Upper School
Winter Formal
7 p.m.
January 31st
Academic League Competition
6:30 p.m.
Freshman College Counseling Night
7 p.m.
February 7th
Into the Woods
Star Theater Oceanside
7:30 p.m.
February 8th
Into the Woods
Star Theatre Oceanside
7:30 p.m.
February 9th
Into the Woods
Star Theatre Oceanside
2 & 7:30 p.m.
February 9th -18th
NO SCHOOL
Mid-Winter Break
February 25th
Parent Book Club
7 p.m.
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A View From The Ridge
