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Weekly E-Newsletter
March 21, 2013 
In This Issue
Bulletin Board
New & Noteworthy
Service Learning in the Field
Parents Association News
Sports on the Ridge
Beyond the Ridge
Class Notes
North County Happenings
Faculty & Staff Snapshot
Snapshot from the Ridge

Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.

Pacific Ridge students are starting many preparations for their year-end global travel programs. Here, 9th graders headed to China practice an important skill for a two-week trip abroad: hand-washing laundry!
 
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Blood Drive on March 22nd

Sign up to be a donor at Pacific Ridge's final blood drive of the school year. To make your appointment, visit the San Diego Blood Bank, select "Donate Blood," click on "Appointments" and enter our sponsor code: PARS. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Date: Friday, March 22nd

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Place: Athletic Center

 

Middle and Upper School Social Events on March 22nd

Middle School students are welcome to attend a Movie Night complete with popcorn and candy at the Middle School Commons from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Upper School students are invited to the Upper School Reading Rooms for LuWOW (Luau) Game Night from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.  

 

Save the Date for Picnic!

Be sure to mark your calendars for the Spring Upper School play. Pacific Ridge's first full-length drama, William Inge's Picnic, will be performed on April 19th and 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the Athletic Center. Come support the performing arts at Pacific Ridge School!

 

Grad Night Reminder for Senior Parents

Senior parents, kindly help the Grad Night committee with its planning by submitting your contribution soon.

 

Annual Fund: Going Strong, But We Still Need Your Help!

Due to the generous spirit of the Pacific Ridge community, this year's Annual Fund is on track once again to reach 100% participation. Please help us reach our goal by making a commitment today. All gifts are tax-deductible, and every gift counts equally toward 100% participation. For more information about pledging and donating, please click here. Questions? Contact Emma Balina at ebalina@pacificridge.org or 760-448-9883. Thank you for your support!

 

Summer Programs and Sports Camps at Pacific Ridge

From June 16th to August 2nd, Pacific Ridge will be offering a number of summer programs available to all students in San Diego's North County:

 

Firebird Summer Program for Rising 5th, 6th & 7th Graders

Morning activities at this full-day program will focus on project-based learning in the arts, engineering, academic enrichment and entrepreneurship. Afternoons will include fun, physical activities with an emphasis on team-building and character development. Come be a Pacific Ridge Firebird!

 

Academic Workshops for Middle and High School Students

One or two-week workshops will be offered in areas such as creative and non-fiction writing, silk screening, mosaics, applied geometry, music improvisation, study skills and SAT preparation.

 

Athletic Camps for Middle and High School Students

Several four-day camp sessions will be offered in numerous sports, as well as strength and conditioning. A one-week coed Nike Basketball camp will also be offered.

 

For more information and to register, please visit Pacificridge.org and select "Pacific Ridge Summer Programs" at the bottom of the page.

 

Middlebury Summer Language Academy at Pacific Ridge

Local area students entering grades 5 to 8 can enroll in a two-week intensive language program in Spanish, French or Mandarin Chinese from June 16th-29th. For more information and to register, click here. 

 

Interested in Hiring a Summer Intern?
If you or your company are interested in hiring a Pacific Ridge School graduate for an internship or any kind of summer job, please contact Emma Balina, Manager of Alumni Relations, by March 29th. You can reach Ms. Balina at 760-448-9883, or ebalina@pacificridge.org. 

 

Turn Right and Stay Safe
Making a left-hand turn out of the campus driveway can be dangerous. Parents are encouraged to turn right onto El Fuerte and follow proper traffic rules to turn around. Thank you for keeping our community safe.

New & Noteworthy

Honors Theater: An Evening of Selected Scenes
On Friday, March 15th, Honors Theater students performed scenes from a number of plays, including George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, Craig Lucas's Prelude to a Kiss, Eugene Ionesco's The Lesson, and Jean-Paul Sartre's No Exit. Several students also reprised the Shakespeare monologues they performed earlier in the year. Theater teacher Alison Trattner was proud of the ambition shown by her class. "After our recent field trip to see Pygmalion at The Old Globe, students were inspired to stretch themselves beyond the material they knew," she says. "In a short time, the class covered a huge span of theater history and students had to draw on many reserves for character development." Honors Theater students will be presenting more scenes from The Lesson at the Spring Arts Festival on April 26th.


Wedding party members from Prelude to a Kiss


Pygmalion's Mrs. Pearce and Eliza Doolittle
 
Host an International Exchange Student
Pacific Ridge families are invited to host an international exchange student who will be enrolled at Pacific Ridge School next year. Host families are asked to commit for the whole year, during which time they will provide the visiting student with food, board, and transportation to campus. To learn more, please contact Jean Nassif at jnassif@pacificridge.org.

Service Learning in the Field

Panels Review Service Learning Groups
For the second time this year, all 23 Upper School Service Learning groups presented their missions, activities and future goals to panels made up of Pacific Ridge faculty and staff. Students discussed how they used feedback from the first set of panel reviews in December to improve their programs and highlighted their most significant achievements to date. According to teacher Todd Burckin, who organized the reviews, the feedback provided is valuable. "The panel reviews enable the groups to share their work, examine their recent progress, finish the year on a strong note and plan productively for next year," he says. "They also allow faculty and staff to familiarize themselves with the many significant contributions students are making with their time and energy. The entire Service Learning program benefits from the exchange."

Parents Association News

Used Uniform Sale on March 28th
The Parents Association is sponsoring a used uniform sale on Thursday, March 28th. Parents are welcome to purchase items for $5 each. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email parentsassociation@pacificridge.org. Volunteers are needed between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, March 28th
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Place: Upper School

Parent Walking Group on March 29th
Date: Friday, March 29th
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Place: Peet's Coffee, Bressi Ranch

Book Club Meeting on April 29th
Date: Monday, April 29th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Library Learning Commons
Book: Palace Walk by Naguib Mahfouz

Parents Association Seeking Volunteers for 2013-2014 Officer Positions
The Parents Association executive board is beginning its search for volunteers to serve as officers for the 2013-2014 school year. Check your email for more detailed information and an application. If you are interested in joining the board or have questions, please email parentsassociation@pacificridge.org.

Sports on the Ridge

Winter Sports Teams Celebrated
On Monday, March 11th, winter sports team athletes were celebrated for their successful seasons, including all four varsity teams' inclusion in the CIF playoffs. The following athletes also received individual recognition:

Boys JV Basketball
Coach's Award: Luke Annicharico

Boys JV Soccer
Coach's Award: Tristan Andre

Girls JV Soccer
Coach's Award: Liliana Cerros

Boys Varsity Basketball
Firebird Award: Luke Lango
Coach's Award: Parker Lawlor
Most Improved: Sebastian Green

Girls Varsity Basketball
Firebird Award: Louisa Ballif
Coach's Award: Mina Fardeen

Boys Varsity Soccer
Firebird Award: Voja Maric and Sam Carney
Coach's Award: Kai Welsh
Head Heart & Hustle: Connor Asbill
Most Improved: Will Glockner

Girls Varsity Soccer
Firebird Award: Katie O'Laughlin
"Ee Gi Ja": Caroline Gartland
Coach's Award: Emily Yun

Surf Report
On Sunday, March 17th, the Firebird Surf team competed at La Jolla Shores, losing narrowly in team competition to La Jolla Country Day 43-45. The following surfers placed well in the individual portion of the competition:

Jake Smith - 3rd Place, Male Shortboard
Joon-ha Bae - 3rd Place, Bodyboard
Alex Hanlon - 6th Place, Female Shortboard
Bryan Benattou - Semifinals, Male Shortboard
Sage Sanders - Semifinals, Male Shortboard
Cody Schlachter - Semifinals, Male Shortboard


Be a Firebird Fan!
Want to come out and cheer for Pacific Ridge? Game times and locations for this month's athletic events can be found here. Schedules are subject to change, so please check regularly for accurate information.




Scores:

Coed Varsity Track & Field

03/02/13 - Mt. Carmel Field and Distance Invite
Girls 800 Meters: Delaney Miller, 2:17.86 (1st Place Overall)

03/09/13 - Bronco Invitational
Girls 1600 Meters: Delaney Miller, 5:06 (3rd Place Overall)

03/15/13 - Calvin Christian Crusader Classic
Girls Sprint Medley Relay: 1st Place - Jennifer Mastrianni, Ninevah O'Connell, Mina Fardeen and Emily Chong
Long Jump: Mina Fardeen, 13'10.5; Touran Fardeen, 12'9.5; and Ninevah O'Connell 12'9.5
Girls Shot Put: Paige Miller, 16'7.5
Boys 800 Meters: Matthew Peterschmidt, 2:34.7; Logan Moore, 2:40.7; Matthew Vaughn, 2:41.13

03/16/13 - Great Oak Distance Festival
Girls 9th-Grade 1600 Meters, heat 2: Lauren Lipman, 5:51.67
Boys 9th-Grade 1600 Meters, heat 4: Travis Headapohl, 5:13.20 (1st Place); Thomas Peterschmidt, 5:13.84 (2nd Place)

Boys Varsity Lacrosse
03/12/13 La Jolla Country Day School 11 3 W

Boys JV Lacrosse
03/11/13 St. Augustine High School 11 4 W

Girls Varsity Lacrosse
03/11/13 Pt. Loma High School 11 5 W
03/13/13 Serra High School 8 9 L

Coed Varsity Golf
03/12/13 Tri-City Christian Schools 230 226 L
03/14/13 San Dieguito Academy 113 119 W

Boys Varsity Tennis
03/11/13 University City High School 14 5 W
03/12/13 St. Augustine High School 7 11 L
03/14/13 San Diego Jewish Academy 11 7 W

Boys Middle School A Lacrosse
03/16/13 Penasquitos 9 8 W

Boys Middle School B Lacrosse
03/16/13 Penasquitos 0 11 L

Coed Middle School Tennis
03/14/13 Santa Fe Christian Schools 2 4 L

Beyond the Ridge

Pacific Ridge Hosting Coastline Case Studies Program
Pacific Ridge School is proud to host this year's 5th annual Coastline Case Studies program on Thursday, April 17th. Juniors and their parents are invited to learn firsthand what goes into the evaluation of college applications. More than 80 admissions counselors representing colleges and universities around the world will lead participants in a comprehensive review of several mock application files. The evening will conclude with a college fair, where families can speak to representatives from all the schools about their respective institutions. This program is for juniors and their families only.
Date: Thursday, April 17th
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge Campus

SDUHSD College Night and Fair on April 29th
The San Dieguito Union High School District's college fair will take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Monday, April 29th. Over 150 colleges and universities will be represented. For more information, click here.

NACAC College Fair on April 30th
The National Association of College Admissions Counselors will hold its Spring National College Fair at the San Diego Convention Center on Tuesday, April 30th. For more details, please visit NACAC's website.

Class Notes

Students Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
The National Merit Scholarship Program has recognized four Pacific Ridge School seniors as Finalists in the 2012 scholarship competition. Isaac Ahn, Ciara Corbeil, Alex Ryan and Radmer Van der Hyde were selected as Finalists from among roughly 1.5 million high school students who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in the fall of their junior year.
 
North County Happenings

City of Carlsbad Offering Summer Camps
The City of Carlsbad is offering a number of summer camps and programs for children of all ages. To see a complete catalog of available options, please click here.

Reminder: Host a Student for Live California Summer Camp

Host a student from Spain for one month this summer through Live California, a local summer camp for students who visit San Diego to study English and learn to surf. Host participants are welcome to attend daily surf camp and field trips with their host student. Share our California lifestyle and learn more about Spanish culture right here at home. For more information, please visit livecalifornia.net.

 

Faculty & Staff Snapshot



Tina Hayek, Development Manager/Major Gifts

 

 

Favorite Movie: Many choices - From When Harry Met Sally to The Usual Suspects
Favorite Sport to Play or Watch: Tennis and Olympic Figure Skating
Greatest Indulgence: Cheese Popcorn from Candyland in St. Paul, MN -- it's a childhood favorite and there's nothing like it!
If You Make Her Breakfast: Multi-grain granola and raspberry pancakes smothered in butter and a little syrup
In Her Free Time: Spends time at the gym, runs, hikes, rock climbs and reads
Dream Vacation: Europe is on her bucket list
Home Town: Suburban St. Paul, MN

 

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Schedule of Events
Schedule of Event Calendar

March 22nd
Blood Drive
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Middle School Movie Night
6:30 - 9 p.m.

Upper School Game Night
6 - 9 p.m.

March 28th
Used Uniform Sale
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

March 29th
Heritage Food Day

Parent Walking Group
Bressi Peet's
8 a.m.

March 30th-April 7th
NO SCHOOL
Spring Break

April 19th & 20th
Upper School Play
Picnic
7:30 p.m.

April 29th
Parent Book Club
7 p.m.
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