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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
School's Out For Summer! Middle Schoolers sign yearbooks and celebrate the end of the academic year.
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| Bulletin Board |
 Health and Athletic Forms Due August 1st
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.
Parents Association Textbook Exchange
The Parents Association 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. Check your email over the summer for more information about this cost-saving program.
Used Textbook & Used Uniform Sale
Dates & Times: Thursday, August 8th, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and Tuesday, August 13th, from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center lobby
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. Tickets are still available here. Be sure to use the promotional code 'Firebirds' to receive discounted rates. Check your email over the summer for more information about this Saturday, August 17th outing.
Visit Our Website for Summer Programs Information
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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| New & Noteworthy | |
End-of-Year Ceremony & Eighth Grade Promotion
The last day of school, Tuesday, June 11th, was marked by an important passage and noteworthy awards. 79 eighth graders were promoted to high school, each recognized individually and handed a diploma to mark the transition. During the End-of-Year Awards ceremony, students were acknowledged for a variety of achievements. Students who earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher were awarded Dean's List certificates, and Mission Awards went to both Middle and Upper School students who strongly demonstrated different aspects of the Pacific Ridge mission statement. National Merit Scholars and Honor Society members were commended among Upper School students, and a number of rising seniors received college book awards sponsored by alumni from colleges and universities around the country. Additionally, three awards - Harkness, Integration and Service to School - honored Seniors who have most embraced the seminar-style approach to learning, effectively integrated topics in their curricular and extra-curricular endeavors, and contributed most positively to the life of the school. Congratulations, award winners and new 9th graders!
 Eighth graders celebrate their promotion.
Incoming Student Council President, Louisa Ballif '14, rings the gong marking the official beginning of summer vacation.
"Global Rewind" Highlights Year-End Trips
The morning of June 11th, students and families gathered in the Athletic center for an expo celebrating this year's global travel program. Tables representing each travel destination displayed artifacts collected during the trip, a photographic slideshow and printed quotations excerpted from post-travel surveys in which students reflected on their experiences. Attendees were impressed by the scope of the program and wide variety of trips, as well as the thoughtful discussions they shared with students and faculty chaperones. Thank you to our students and faculty for participating in the travel program, accepting in equal measure the challenges and joys that travel brings, and for embracing the opportunity to learn more about yourselves, others and the world.
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| Parents Association | |
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. If you would like to be added to the email list, please contact parentsassociation@pacificridge.org. 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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| Sports on the Ridge | |
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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| Beyond the Ridge | |
Camp College for Seniors August 21st-23rd
Reminder: Seniors 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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August 1st
Health & Athletics Packets Due for All Students | |
August 12th
Upper School Sports Begin
August 17th
Pacific Ridge Night at the Old Globe
August 21st - 22nd
7th Grade Orientation
August 21st - 23rd
Camp College for Seniors
August 22nd
New 10th & 11th Grade Orientation
August 22nd - 23rd
9th Grade Orientation
August 23rd
New 8th Grade Orientation
August 28th
First Day of School
Middle School Sports Begin
September 2nd
No School
Labor Day
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A View From The Ridge
