| Snapshot from the Ridge | |
Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
Dr. McCabe discusses the process of restoring his classic 1966 Volkswagon bus with Upper School students in the Automotive Club. Next step? Students will give the car a tune-up over the coming weeks.
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| Bulletin Board |
Reminder: Middle & Upper School Social Events
The Middle School Monster Mash is coming up on October 25th. Dancing, games, tricks and treats provided. Admission is $5, free for students in costume.
Date: Friday, October 25th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Middle School Commons
Upper School students are invited to the Haunted Hoedown on October 26th. Snacks and drinks provided; costumes are welcome. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door.
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Place: Middle School Commons
Admissions Open House on November 2nd
Families interested in Pacific Ridge School are encouraged to attend our first Open House of the year. Come hear about Pacific Ridge's programs from faculty and students. Please contact Monique Velde at mvelde@pacificridge.org to RSVP. Click here for all Open House dates and more information about the application process.
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Time: Presentations start at 1:00 p.m., campus tours and conversations from 2:15 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge campus
Recycle Your Old Electronics and Help Students in Advanced Theater Arts Get to Scotland! 
Bring your old electronics to Pacific Ridge on November 2nd! Proceeds from this recycling event will help students in the Advanced Theater Arts class travel to Scotland next summer to perform at the American High School Theater Festival in Edinburgh.
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge campus
Pacific Ridge families may also drop off items on Friday, November 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (not during drop-off or pick-up)
Performing Arts Showcase on November 9th
Prepare to be impressed by Pacific Ridge's talented singers, actors, dancers and musicians at the Performing Arts Showcase on November 9th. A matinee and evening performance will take place, each with a distinct program. To view the lineup for each show and purchase tickets, visit the Arts Information page on Haiku. Seats are selling like hotcakes, so don't delay!
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Times: 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Place: AVO Playhouse, 303 Main Street, Vista
 No School on Monday, November 11th
Veteran's Day Observed
Middle School Challenge Day on November 14th
All 7th and 8th-grade students and all Pacific Ridge parents are invited and encouraged to take part in Middle School Challenge Day on November 14th. This powerful, high energy program unites and empowers students so they can contribute to a positive peer environment at school. Pacific Ridge Upper School students have participated in the past two years. Now Middle School students have the same opportunity! Both Middle School and Upper School parents are welcome to take part. For more information and to sign up, please contact Mrs. Gorgueiro at vgorgueiro@pacificridge.org.
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center
Global Vantage Issue 7: Hot Off the Press
Pacific Ridge's award-winning Global Vantage magazine is now available! Readers can subscribe online to receive all three of this year's issues by mail. The annual subscription fee of $50 helps cover printing and other production costs, and includes a Global Journal Project tee shirt. This beautiful, student-produced magazine features the theme of progress, with engaging stories and photographs from contributors worldwide. Support the Global Journal Project service learning group by purchasing a subscription or picking up a copy on campus.
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| New & Noteworthy |
Fall Fest Celebrates Service and the Season
Pacific Ridge School families and friends gathered on Saturday, October 19th to celebrate autumn while supporting student service learning groups and clubs in their educational and fundraising efforts. Attendees enjoyed perennial Fall Fest favorites such as the pumpkin patch, faculty dunk tank, musical performances, scrumptious bake sale and Model U.N. carwash. The true stars of the day were the many charitable causes and projects being generously supported by students and guests alike.
A big round of applause goes to the Parents Association and all the hard-working volunteers, students and staff who made Fall Fest a great success. Thank you!
Sweet treats to tempt every palate
Henna tattoos raise money for a school for girls in India.
Taking a break from the fun for some smooth jazz
Annual Fund is Off and Running
This week marks the kickoff of this year's Annual Fund Campaign. Our goal is to raise $545,000 and to once again reach 100% school-wide participation. We encourage you to support our faculty and mission-driven programs by making an Annual Fund contribution today. Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated and will help us reach both our dollar and participation goals. For more information, or to pledge or donate online, visit our Annual Fund website page. Questions? Please contact Emma Balina at ebalina@pacificridge.org.
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To see more pictures from this year's Fall Fest and get the latest news from campus, visit Pacific Ridge School's Facebook page.
Planting a Seed
Check out Dr. Ogle's latest blog post, in which he talks about one of his favorite days of the year.
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| Curricular Adventures | |
Students Cross Border to Share Stories, Perspectives
On Friday, October 18th, eleven Upper School students and four faculty members traveled to Tijuana to visit the Centro de Enseñaza Técnica y Superior High School (CETYS). While there, students engaged in a number of discussions with Mexican students about their interests, daily lives and reflections on the relationship between Mexico and the United States. The conversations, held almost exclusively in Spanish, allowed students to hear and express varied perspectives and to learn more about each other. The trip also included a quick tour of the city and a visit to the border fence, where Pacific Ridge and CETYS students discussed its significance in their lives and world views.
Discussing the difference in lives led only 50 miles apart
Honors Environmental Science Studies Forest Ecosystem
Students in Honors Environmental Science traveled to Hosp Grove in Carlsbad last week. The Eucalyptus forest, originally intended to supply lumber for railroad construction, was planted in 1908. Students surveyed the grove to determine whether it is a healthy forest ecosystem. Their conclusion? The forest is under stress and shows signs of significant termite damage. Students concluded their trip by discussing the elements needed to support healthy forests in the area, and ways to make Hosp Grove flourish in the future.
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Spread the Love Shares Fall Fest Bounty
At Fall Fest, visitors to student service group Spread the Love's booth were invited to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the homeless while learning about their plight from students who have been conversing with homeless San Diegans over the past year. At the conclusion of the event, group members gathered up the sandwiches and collected left over food from other Fall Fest booths. Later in the evening, they headed downtown, where they distributed over 110 sandwiches and numerous treats to residents of a shelter for battered women and to people on the streets. They were greeted with appreciation and respect, shared fascinating conversations, and spread the spirit of the day to the heart of the city.
Bringing the bounties of Fall Fest to San Diegans in need
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| Parents Association |
Thank you, Fall Fest Volunteers and Donors!
The Parents Association would like to express appreciation to all the parents who donated items, money and time to Fall Fest. By supporting the efforts of Pacific Ridge service learning groups and clubs, you have helped numerous organizations do good works in San Diego and around the world. Thank you.
 WeCare Presents Dr. Tina Bryson Please join WeCare for a presentation from Dr. Tina Bryson, co-author of The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind. Dr. Bryson will discuss cutting-edge research in neuroscience and how you can use it to support your child's or teen's developing brain. Her presentation aims to provide parents with tools to help their children become more emotionally intelligent, develop greater empathy and self-awareness, and become happier and more resilient. Two presentations are offered. Date: Tuesday, October 29th Morning Time: 9:00 am Place: Francis Parker School, Cirvello Hall, 6501 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego 92111 Evening Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School, 3630 Afton Rd, San Diego, 92123 Supper 8 Club Openings Spaces are currently available for 7th and 11th-grade parents. For more information and to sign up, please click here. Questions about Supper 8? Contact the Parents Association at parentsassociation@pacificridge.org. Reminder: Parent Grade-Level Parties Questions about grade-level parties? Contact the Parents Association at parentsassociation@pacificridge.org. 7th Grade: Sunday, October 27th 12th Grade: Saturday, November 2nd 8th Grade: Sunday, November 3rd 10th Grade: Saturday, November 16th |
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Girls Varsity Volleyball Rocks Phoenix Tournament
The Girls Varsity Volleyball team made its mark at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix on October 17th - 19th. The team showed grit by battling back from two early losses to win four games in a row and capture the Emerald division championship. Junior Roxi Corbeil was awarded "Most Outstanding Player" for the division. While there, players also enjoyed ceremonies and dinner honoring more than 1,500 athletes, coaches and invited guests. Way to go, Firebirds!
Scores:
Varsity Coed Cross Country
10/17/13 UCSD Coastal Cluster Meet
3.0 miles
Varsity Boys: 4th Place
Varsity Girls: 3rd Place
JV Boys: 2nd Place
Girls Varsity Volleyball
10/15/13 Escondido Charter 3 2 W
Girls JV Volleyball
10/15/13 Escondido Charter 2 0 W
Girls Frosh Volleyball
10/15/13 Escondido Charter 2 0 W
Girls Varsity Tennis
10/15/13 Francis Parker 2 16 L
10/17/13 La Jolla Country Day School 3 15 L
Coed Middle School Cross Country
10/16/13 South Coast Middle School League Meet
1.5 miles
Boys: 4th Place
Girls: 5th Place
Boys 8th-Grade Flag Football
10/16/13 San Diego Jewish Academy 18 24 L
Boys 7th-Grade Flag Football
10/16/13 San Diego Jewish Academy 6 7 L
Girls Middle School White Volleyball
10/17/13 Santa Fe Christian Schools 0 2 L
Girls Middle School Blue Volleyball
10/17/13 Santa Fe Christian Schools 0 2 L
Girls Middle School Black Volleyball
10/17/13 San Diego Jewish Academy 0 2 L
Girls Middle School Silver Volleyball
10/17/13 San Diego Jewish Academy 1 2 L
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| Beyond the Ridge | |
College Rep Visits Winding Up
The full list of college representative visits can be found in student and parent Naviance accounts. Questions? Contact Ms. Bergmanis at rbergmanis@pacificridge.org.
Coming weeks:
Binghamton University; Connecticut College; Davidson College; Drexel University; Haverford College; Marymount California University; Oregon State University; University of Alabama; University of California, San Diego; University of Colorado at Boulder; University of Connecticut; University of Denver; University of Notre Dame
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Student & Alumni Mini-Reunion in Washington. D.C.
Among those drawn to Washington, D.C. for the School of Ethics and Global Leadership ( SEGL) annual homecoming on October 19th were several representatives from Pacific Ridge School. Meg Thode '15, who is currently enrolled in the program, was joined by previous attendees Soren Schlassa '14, Rachel Perelman '14 and Tony Ibrahim '13. The four enjoyed the event at the National Press Club, and spent time catching up and reflecting on their experiences at SEGL.
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| New Faculty & Staff Snapshot |
Liz Stevenson
Manager of Human Resources Most Recent Book: Peace Like a River, by Leif Enger Favorite Movie: It's a Wonderful Life Favorite Sport to Watch: College football Greatest Indulgence: Chips and dip (salsa, queso, guacamole - the works!) If You Make Her Breakfast: Egg white veggie omelette In Her Free Time: Loves being active outside with friends - running, hiking and playing at the beach. Also spends time reading for her M.B.A. coursework. Dream Vacation: Mediterranean cruise Home Town: Dallas, TX
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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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October 25th
Middle School Halloween Party
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
October 26th
Upper School Halloween Dance
7 - 10 p.m.
November 2nd
Admissions Open House
1 - 4 p.m.
November 9th
Performing Arts Showcase
3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
November 11th
NO SCHOOL
Veteran's Day
November 14th
Middle School Challenge Day
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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A View From The Ridge
