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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
Mission Control: Teachers Allegra Molineaux and Namir Yedid provide communication and support to student groups traveling across the globe.
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Come to Global Rewind on June 11th!
On Tuesday, June 11th, before the 8th Grade promotion and awards ceremony, families are invited to the Athletic Center for a post-trip global engagement expo. Students and faculty chaperones will be on hand to share explanations and anecdotes from their year-end travel experiences.
Date: Tuesday, June 11th
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Place: Athletic Center
Off-Site Parking for Commencement Week Events
Parents are reminded that parking for Global Rewind, the 8th Grade promotion & awards ceremony and Commencement will be at the Loker Lot: 2765 Loker Avenue. Shuttle service to and from campus will be provided.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION TEXTBOOK EXCHANGE: 
Thank you for bringing your used textbooks to the Parents Association textbook exchange! We are offering one more opportunity for parents to bring in used textbooks: Monday, June 10th, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Used Textbook Sale: In order to have a complete and accurate textbook list for parents to refer to, the used textbook sale will take place after class lists are published in early August. Prior to the sale dates, parents will have the opportunity to reserve used textbooks they would like to buy through an online reservation system.
Discontinued Books: Some textbooks that have been collected may not be used by the school next year. Information regarding discontinued books will be published soon. Parents will have the opportunity to pick up these books on June 10th and again at the August used textbook sale. Books that are not picked up will be donated to charity.
Discontinued Textbook Pick-up/Used Textbook Drop-off:
Date: Monday, June 10th
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Front of Middle School
 2013-2014 Health and Athletic Forms Now Available
Please check your email for information from the Nursing and Athletic departments regarding required health and athletic forms, deadlines and additional information pertaining to the Fall 2013-2014 athletic season. Have questions related to either health or athletic forms? Please contact Ms. Wiedemeier at athletics@pacificridge.org or 760-579-4904.
Reminder: Volunteers Still Needed for Grad Night!
Help is still needed on the evening of June 13th! It is a tradition that Junior parents handle the volunteer duties at our seniors' Graduation Night celebration. Shifts are available from 11:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., 1:30 - 4:00 a.m., and 5:00 - 7:00 a.m. Please email Lora Abbey if you can help. Come get a peek at what your children will enjoy when they are seniors. The Senior Class Graduation Night Celebration Committee thanks you!
Join Pacific Ridge at The Old Globe on August 17th
For the 4th year in a row, Pacific Ridge families are invited to come together for an evening at Balboa Park's beautiful Old Globe Theatre. This year's selected performance is Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, an unforgettable tale of mercy, justice, generosity and greed. Click here to buy tickets, and be sure to use the promotional code 'Firebirds' to receive discounted rates. Check your email soon for more information about this popular end-of-summer outing.
Sign Up Now for Summer Programs and Sports Camps
Don't delay - sign up now! 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. For more information and to register, please visit Pacificridge.org and select "Pacific Ridge Summer Programs" at the bottom of the page.
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Middle School Travel Programs are Underway!
Pacific Ridge Middle Schoolers are busy exploring locales on both coasts of the United States this week. Seventh graders are studying field science at Nature Bridge in the Santa Monica mountains, learning about the area's watershed from its hills to its tide pools. In Washington, D.C., eighth graders have visited Mt. Vernon, toured the memorials and enjoyed a highly educational visit to House and Senate sessions at the Capitol. They have also demonstrated superb travel etiquette along the way. Mr. Mattoon reports that employees at the Hard Rock Cafe deemed our students the most polite of the dozens of school groups they encounter each week!
Santa Monica mountains: Encountering nature's wonders
Washington, D.C.: Admiring art and architecture at the Capitol building
Upper School Travel Programs in Week #2
Upper School students on both school-designed and self-designed trips are immersed in their travels, with most returning to Pacific Ridge this weekend. Students visiting South Africa, Argentina, Indiana, China, Utah, Italy, New York, Taiwan, Cape Eleuthera, Tanzania, Turkey, Northern Sierras, Mexico, Ghana, Iceland, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Chicago have made new friends, enjoyed diverse cultures and cuisines, contributed to communities they have visited and handled the challenges of global travel with aplomb. Below are a few snapshots of Pacific Ridge students in action:
Taiwan: Experiencing the thrill of a simple suspension bridge
South Africa: Making friends through face painting
China: Engaging village children in a game of Tug of War
Cape Eleuthera Institute: Examining the intricacies of sea sponges
Italy: Exploring Florence and the beautiful countryside
Northern Sierras: Backpacking at the Point Reyes National Seashore
Follow Student Adventures on Our Global Travel Website
To keep up with students' adventures, Pacific Ridge parents can visit our Global Travel website on the school portal. Simply log into My Pacific Ridge, then look for the link under Global Travel. Each travel program has a blog where updates and photos are frequently posted. More information about student trips will be available at the Global Rewind program on Tuesday, June 11th.
Class of 2016 Completes Annual Fund
Congratulations to the Class of 2016 for successfully completing its 2012-2013 Annual Fund campaign! Our sincere appreciation goes to all families for their giving spirit, and to Annual Fund volunteers Bob Prendergast, Rob Swette, Balwant Patel, Brian Berson, Mike Gartland and Stephen Hanson for their dedication to Pacific Ridge's fundraising efforts. Thank you.
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Students Busy with On-Campus and Local Activities
Students who chose to remain on campus during the global travel program have been busy participating in a number of educational and service-related activities. Field trips have included a tour of the Leo Carrillo Ranch, a visit to Balboa Park museums and the zoo, a beach cleanup, a hike at the San Elijo Lagoon and a day spent exploring downtown San Diego, to name just a few.
You Are Here: Students orient themselves using a topographical map at the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve.
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Join the 2013-2014 Parent Book Club
All parents are warmly invited to join The Parents Association Book Club. A number of terrific books have been selected for next year, including titles for the first few meetings: On the Road, by Jack Kerouac, The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power, by Kim Ghattas and The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy, by Jeanne Birdsal. More information about the book club will be emailed over the summer. Come share your passion for reading with the Pacific Ridge community!
First Meeting Date: August 16th
Book: On The Road, by Jack Kerouac
Time & Place: TBD
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Pacific Ridge Athletes Named to U-T All-Academic Teams
On June 2nd, the San Diego Union-Tribune named its spring 2012-2013 All-Academic Teams, which honor juniors and seniors who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better while participating in a CIF varsity sport. Congratulations, All-Academic Firebirds!
Boys Tennis
Ari Cohen
Logan Elstermann
Keane Hindle
Chris Meyer
Addison Spitzer
Kevin Xu
Boys Lacrosse
Connor Asbill
Keith Burris
Kevin Chu
Logan Hensley
Tony Ibrahim
Mitchell Kneeshaw
Parker Lawlor
Jack Merrifield
Kevin O'Donnell
Akash Patel
Ian Torbett
Radmer Van der Heyde
Girls Lacrosse
Katie Nardo
Emily Leposky
Emily St. Marie
Bridget Beliveau
Meghan Bacher
Golf
Nick Hinrichs
Austin Maxwell
Henry Poole
Isabella Salant
Coed Track & Field
Emily Chong
Eva Loeser
Jennifer Mastrianni
Delaney Miller
Matthew Peterschmidt
Sabrina Harb
Logan Moore
Scores:
Boys Middle School A Lacrosse
5/28/13 Earl Warren (playoffs) 4 3 W
5/30/13 Mustangs (playoffs) 3 8 L
Pacific Running Society Summer Training
Students can join a six-week summer cross country training program from June 17th - July 20th and August 5th - 10th. Clinics and five to six runs will be offered every week. Clinics will cover topics such as mental training, running form and goal development. The cost is $20 for USATF dues. Contact Coach Edwards at sedwards@pacificridge.org for application forms. A summer training schedule will be available to all Pacific Ridge cross country runners.
Important Information for Upper School Fall Sports
Student-athletes must read and sign the Athletic Handbook and CIF Code of Ethics, as well as complete all Health and Athletic forms (which include a doctor's physical) by August 1st. After submitting the necessary forms, students can pick up a required Blue Card in the Athletic Office on Friday, August 9th, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., or Monday, August 12th, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
No student-athletes will be allowed to try out for teams or participate in practices until they have received a Blue Card. Students should present Blue Cards to their coach on the first day of practice.
Following CIF-San Diego policy of a school-wide No Contact Period, coaches will be unable to meet with students or respond to emails or phone calls from July 22nd to August 4th.
Girls Volleyball
Tryouts for all Upper School Volleyball teams will take place on August 12th and 13th, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Practices will commence on August 14th. Questions? Contact Coach Dahl at adahl@pacificridge.org.
Coed Cross Country
The official start of the Cross Country season is August 12th. There will be an informational team parent meeting at 6:15 p.m. at Pacific Ridge. Questions? Contact Coach Edwards at sedwards@pacificridge.org.
Girls Tennis
Tryouts for Girls Tennis will begin on August 12th with an informational meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the Athletic Center. Questions? Contact Coach Dawson at athletics@pacificridge.org.
Middle School Fall Sports Information
Middle School sports will begin on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 28th. Student-athletes must read and sign the Athletic Handbook and complete all Health and Athletic forms (which include a doctor's physical) by August 1st.
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Transition to College Night for Senior Families on June 10th Seniors and their parents are invited to campus on Monday evening, June 10th, for an event celebrating the Class of 2013's transition to college. The program includes practical information, tips and advice, and gives families an opportunity to share heartfelt messages in a warm and festive atmosphere. You won't want to miss it! Dessert and beverages will be served. Date: Monday, June 10th Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: East Reading Room
Camp College for Juniors Continues August 21st-23rd Reminder: Juniors will return to Camp College on August 21st-23rd for more important work on their college applications. Students are requested to bring their file crates, updated resumes, completed essay drafts, their initial college lists and 5 things they want colleges to know about them. Parents: Please mark your family calendars for this required workshop!
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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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June 10th
Half Day
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Used Textbook
Drop-off & Pick-up
2 - 4 p.m.
Transition to College for Senior Families
6 p.m.
June 11th
Last Day of School
Half Day
Global Rewind
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
8th Grade Promotion/End-Of-Year Awards Ceremony & Lunch
10:00 a.m.
Campus Closed at
2 p.m.
June 13th
Commencement
10 a.m.
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A View From The Ridge
