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Get Your Tickets for Picnic!
Tickets are going fast for William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Picnic. The Spring Upper School production explores the timeless themes of young adulthood, self-discovery and societal judgments and expectations. Tickets can be ordered here.
Dates: Friday and Saturday, April 19th and 20th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center
9th and 10th-Grade Travel Night on April 23rd
Reminder for 9th and 10th grade students and families: Two information sessions on April 23rd will give you an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming China and Sierra wilderness trips. Pacific Ridge faculty chaperones and a representative from Adventures Cross-Country will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Date: Tuesday, April 23rd
Time: 9th grade session - 5:45 to 7:00 p.m., 10th grade session - 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Upper School
R.S.V.P. for the Spring Arts Festival on April 26th
Don't miss this opportunity to live and breathe the arts at Pacific Ridge School! Pacific Ridge families are warmly invited to campus on Friday, April 26th from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. for the Spring Arts Festival. Students and faculty will be singing, dancing, acting, playing music and creating art in various venues across campus. A special community-wide celebration honoring Dr. Mullady will take place from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. For a glimpse of the day's activities, click here. R.S.V.P. to Monique Benjamin at prsfirebirds@gmail.com.
Date: Friday, April 26th
Time: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge campus
Parking: 2765 Loker Avenue - Shuttles will be provided.
 Get Your Tickets for The Boy Friend! Mark your calendars for the first Middle School musical! The Boy Friend, a 1920's musical comedy featuring our energetic Middle School students, will debut on May 17th and 18th at 8:00 p.m., in the Athletic Center. Come support the arts at Pacific Ridge School! Tickets can be purchased here.
Dates: Friday and Saturday, May 17th and 18th
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center
Prom is on April 27th
Pacific Ridge's Spring Prom takes place on Saturday, April 27th. The dance, themed "Fire and Ice," will be held in the award-winning architectural spaces of the New Children's Museum in downtown San Diego. All attendees will be transported to and from school for the event. Tickets are $55 per person and can be purchased by cash or check at lunch in the Upper School Town Square. Juniors and seniors are welcome to bring high school students or Pacific Ridge graduates as guests. Formal attire required.
Date: Saturday, April 27th
Time: Buses leave campus at 6:00 p.m., return by 11:45 p.m.
Place: New Children's Museum (meet at Pacific Ridge)
Ordering Your 2012-2013 Yearbooks
2012-2013 yearbooks are available for pre-order. Check your email soon for specific ordering instructions.
 Reminder: Care Package Drive for Marines
Upper School Service Learning Group Second to None invites the Pacific Ridge community to support its care package drive for the United States Marines. Requested items include granola bars, 5-Hour Energy drinks, disposable razors, shaving cream, moleskin, footballs, soccer balls, non-medicated foot powder, rat traps and news & sports magazines. Collection bins will be located in the A and D buildings as well as the East and West Reading Rooms from April 22nd to May 3rd. Thank you for supporting our troops!
Summer Programs and Sports Camps at Pacific Ridge From June 24th 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, photography, 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. | 
A View From The Ridge
