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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
Breakfast of Champions: Students are welcomed to the first day of school with announcements and games, including hands-free donut eating!
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Save the Date for Parent Information Nights
Please mark your calendars for these evening programs, which will provide information about important events and expectations for your child's school year. All meetings will take place at 6:30 p.m.
12th Grade: Wednesday, September 11th
8th Grade: Thursday, September 12th
10th Grade: Tuesday, September 17th
11th Grade: Wednesday, September 25th
Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 17th.
Back-to-School Night on September 19th
Come prepared to meet Pacific Ridge teachers and have a mini-experience of your child's day at school. Bring along any questions you may have.
Date: Thursday, September 19th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center
Parents Association General Meeting on September 26th
The Parents Association warmly welcomes all parents to its first General Meeting of the year. Attendees will be introduced to the Parents Association leadership team and can sign up for events and volunteer opportunities. Dr. Ogle will address the meeting to discuss the school year and plans for campus development. Ms. Molineaux will also be discussing technology initiatives and the formation of a Parent Technology Committee. Come enjoy coffee and refreshments before the meeting begins. Please note parking information below.
Date: Thursday, September 26th
Time: Refreshments, 8:00 a.m.; meeting, 8:45 - 10:00 a.m.
Place: East Reading Room
Parking: 2765 Loker Avenue (see map), shuttles provided
Interested in Hosting an International Exchange Student?
Pacific Ridge families are invited to host an international exchange student who will be enrolled at Pacific Ridge School this 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.
Middle School Orchestra Offers Challenge & Fun
Parents, encourage your children to check out the Middle School Orchestra! All instruments and levels are welcome. Students who sign up for a complete trimester can take part in performances, which this year include the November Arts Showcase and a March music festival in Anaheim. The Anaheim performance is accompanied by a trip to Disneyland. Rehearsals take place during Middle School clubs period. Questions? Contact Mr. Morell at smorell@pacificridge.org.
Got the Hang of Haiku?
To access your Haiku account, simply go to pacificridge.org and click on My Pacific Ridge. For Haiku, click on the lefthand link (For My Backpack, click on the righthand link. The username and password is the same for each). Need help? Please email our IT Department, and be sure to put the words "Haiku Help" in the subject line of your email.
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| New & Noteworthy | |
11th & 12th Grade Year-End Trips Announced
At the Global Travel Program launch on September 3rd, juniors, seniors and their parents learned about the 14 year-end trip offerings for the 2013-2014 school year. The trips, which feature service work, language immersion, cultural exchange and research among other opportunities, span the country and the world. This year's proposed destinations include:
Argentina
Ashland, OR
Anthropology Trip (Destination TBD)
Chicago, IL
El Salvador
France
India
Israel
Japan
Kenya
Tijuana, Mexico
New Orleans, LA
New Zealand
Thailand
Final determination of trips will depend on students' expressed interest. Questions about trips? Contact Ms. Furlong at sfurlong@pacificridge.org.
Students and Faculty Beat the Heat at Back-to-School BBQ
Never mind the soaring temperatures. Pacific Ridge students and faculty enjoyed each other's company at the annual Back-to-School Barbecue on August 30th, bringing the first week of school to a relaxed and convivial close.
Mr. Bray and Mr. Bosc cook burgers to perfection.
Spike Ball, anyone?
Quickly making friends in the Middle School
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| Curricular Adventures |
The History of Man: Time Rolls Right Along
Students in Ancient World History got their year off to a rolling start when they mapped out a timeline of human history, using toilet paper unfurled in the hallways of Mullady Hall. The paper noting major milestones reached the full length of the East Reading Room. Students in Biology will be joining the project next week, creating a similar timeline marking history since the origins of the earth. Their timeline will be equally long but more condensed, illustrating mankind's brief habitation of the planet. Mr. Symington helps students calculate the millenia of mankind. |
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Parent Book Club Meeting on September 23rd
The Pacific Ridge Parent Book Club will meet on September 23rd to discuss two books: T he 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 Birdsall. The Book Club is open to all Pacific Ridge parents. For more information, please email the Parents Association at parentsassociation@pacificridge.org. Date: Monday, September 23rd Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Library
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| Sports on the Ridge | |
Firebird Alumna Already Making Her MarkRichelle Prijic '13 is off to a strong start as an impact player for Columbia College Womens Volleyball. Click here to read about her contributions to her team, whimsically named the Fighting Koalas. Way to go, Richelle! We look forward to reading more about you in the sports pages.
Be a Firebird Fan!
Game times and locations for all Pacific Ridge athletic events can be found here. Schedules are subject to change, so please check regularly for accurate information.
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| Beyond the Ridge | |
University of Edinburgh and Oxford Tour on September 8th
Date: Sunday, September 8th
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Los Angeles - check Naviance for more information
Senior-Parent Information Night on September 11th
As noted in the Bulletin section above, this meeting will take place on September 11th and will cover many of the important events and details of the senior year. Attendance is mandatory for at least one parent per family.
Date: Wednesday, September 11th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: East Reading Room
Boston College Information Session on September 15th
Date: Sunday, September 15th
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Place: East Reading Room
College Reps Are On the Way
Seniors: Don't miss your opportunity to meet with college representatives who will be visiting the Pacific Ridge campus throughout the fall. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place in the College Counseling office. The full list of college rep visits can be found in student and parent Naviance accounts. Questions? Contact Ms. Bergmanis at rbergmanis@pacificridge.org.
Week of September 16th
Arizona State University; Claremont McKenna College; College of Charleston; Pomona College; Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Kenyon College; Loyola University New Orleans; Ohio State University; Seattle University; State University of New York, Albany
Week of September 23rd
Grinnell College; Union College; University of British Columbia; University of Chicago; University of New England; Western New England University
Week of September 30th
Chapman University; Harvey Mudd College; Lynn University; Muhlenberg College; New York University; New York University, Abu Dhabi; Texas Christian University; University of Arizona; University of Richmond; Wagner College
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| Alumni News |
Alumni Pay Reprise Visit to Israel for Peace Studies Janine Chow '11, Kenneth Gudel '11 and David Hines '11 traveled to Israel and the West Bank this summer, reprising a trip focused on dialogue and conflict resolution they designed in 2010 as juniors at Pacific Ridge. The three, now entering their junior year of college, conducted an independent research project, interviewing members of community organizations that facilitate dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis. Their experiences, conversations, reflections and photos can be viewed in their travel blog. Janine is majoring in English and writes for an international affairs magazine at Yale, Kenneth is studying economics, sociology and Peace, Justice and Human Rights at Haverford College, and David is concentrating in technology, design and entrepreneurship at Babson College.
Pacific Ridge alumni return to Israel and the West Bank.
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| New Faculty & Staff Snapshot |
Nicholas Van Sant, English & Spanish
Favorite Book: Netherland, by Joseph O'Neill Favorite Movie: Star Wars Favorite Sport to Play or Watch: Watches football, plays soccer - says ice hockey is the most fun sport he's ever played Greatest Indulgence: Disposable mechanical pencils, hundreds of them... If you Make Him Breakfast: Bacon, eggs and grits with a side of blueberry pancakes, and (of course) coffee In His Free Time: Visits with friends and family, surfs and reads books Dream Vacation: Chief diver, cameraman and mini-submarine driver on an expedition with Jacques Cousteau Hometown: Baltimore, MD
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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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September 11th
Senior Parent Information Night
6:30 p.m.
September 12th
8th Grade Parent Information Night
6:30 p.m.
September 17th
Picture Day
10th Grade Parent Information Night
6:30 p.m.
September 19th
Back-to-School Night
6:30 p.m.
September 23rd
Parent Book Club
7 p.m.
September 25th
11th Grade Parent Information Night
6:30 p.m.
September 26th
Parents Association General Meeting
8:45 - 10 a.m.
September 27th
Upper School & Middle School Social Events On Campus
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A View From The Ridge
