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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
Staying cool: 7th graders celebrate the halfway mark of the school year with an ice cream-making social.
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NO SCHOOL February 10th through 17th
School will be closed for the Mid-Winter break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18th.
Triple Tip-Off on January 24th!
Don't forget to stop by the Athletic Center on Friday, January 24th, when three Pacific Ridge basketball teams take on Tri-City Christian at home. The JV boys will start the action with a 4:00 p.m. tip off. Then it's a varsity doubleheader, with girls playing at 5:30 p.m., and boys rounding out the night at 7:00 p.m. Food trucks, The InSlider and Chip's Beach Eatz, will be selling mouthwatering meals and Mr. Richter will host halftime games and entertainment. Bring your friends and family and show your Firebird spirit!
Date: Friday, January 24th
Time: Boys JV - 4:00 p.m., Girls Varsity - 5:30 p.m., Boys Varsity - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Athletic Center
Parking: at Loker lot - Shuttles will run from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Reminder: Winter Formal on January 25th
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Place: East Reading Room
Reminder: 9th-Grade Parent Night on January 29th
Parents of Pacific Ridge 9th graders are invited to an evening program where they will learn more about the exciting opportunities awaiting the freshman class in the second half of the year. Administrators and teachers will discuss with parents how they can best help their children approach challenges and develop skills and habits that will lead to success in high school and beyond.
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: East Reading Room
 Middle School Dance on January 31st
Pacific Ridge middle schoolers don't want to miss Valentine's Day due to mid-winter break! 7th and 8th-grade students are invited to an early Valentine-themed dance on Friday, January 31st. Great music, photo booth, games, snacks and refreshments will be enjoyed by all comers.
Date: Friday, January 31st
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Middle School Commons and Workroom
Tax Receipts on Their Way: Thank You for Your Support!
Tax receipts, which summarize each family's donation(s) to Pacific Ridge School during the 2013 calendar year, will be sent in the U.S. mail by January 31st. All gifts and pledge payments to the Annual Fund and our comprehensive campaigns are fully tax-deductible and will be reflected on the receipt. Questions? Please feel free to contact Emma Balina at ebalina@pacificridge.org or 760-448-9883.
Get Your Tickets for Kiss Me, Kate!
William Shakespeare would have applauded this hilarious and hopping adaptation of his classic battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew! Don't miss your chance to see Kiss Me, Kate, Pacific Ridge School's 6th annual Upper School musical. Sizzling dance numbers and Cole Porter's sparkling music will have you tapping your toes and humming along. Performances are are Thursday through Saturday, February 6th - 8th. Show times are 7:30 p.m., with an additional matinee at 2:00 p.m. on the 8th. Tickets are available online here. A portion of all proceeds will support Pacific Ridge Performing Arts students' global engagement in national and international theater and music festivals.
Reminder: Props Requested for Kiss Me, Kate
The production team of Kiss Me, Kate is seeking props. Parents, please check your closets and cupboards for household items you are willing to lend or donate. For a complete list of requested items, please visit SignUp Genius. Thank you for your help!
It's Flu Season! Help Our Community Stay Healthy
January is one of the peak "flu season" months. Parents, please encourage your children to practice preventive measures, such as hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and avoiding close contact with sick people. If your children get sick, please keep them home from school until they are fever-free for 24 hours. It is not too late to get your child vaccinated. For more information, please visit www.cdc.gov or call the Pacific Ridge Nurse's Office at 760-448-9820.
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| New & Noteworthy |
Model U.N. Succeeds at Columbia University Conference
Congratulations to Pacific Ridge Model United Nations team members who traveled to New York to compete at the Columbia University Model U.N. Conference, January 16th to 19th. Over 600 students attended, arriving from schools all across the United States and from locations as distant as Europe, Hong Kong and Honduras. Pacific Ridge students once again performed with distinction in simulations as wide-ranging as the Nigerian Civil War, Japan's Sengoku Period, and the Court of Camelot in 550 AD. Eric Cherwin and Will Glockner received Best Delegate awards, Megan Chang-Haines, Josh Kahn and Gaby Clarke earned Honorable Mention for their efforts, and Megan Thode, Matty Bernstein and Hunter Headapohl received Verbal Commendation for their work.
The Pacific Ridge group also toured the United Nations, explored Times Square and viewed the night skyline from the top of Rockefeller Center. Congratulations to all the Pacific Ridge School students who participated in the Columbia University conference:
Inside the United Nations Security Council Chamber
Pacific Ridge Hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Regional Qualifying Tournament
On Sunday, January 19th, Pacific Ridge's Athletic Center was the scene of intense and spirited competition, as students on 23 teams representing 18 Southern California schools competed in a regional qualifying tournament for the national robotics program FIRST Tech Challenge. Hosting the competition required the hard work and cheerful energy of the Pacific Ridge Upper School Robotics club and a slew of student and parent volunteers. Thanks and congratulations go to Mr. Park and his team for coordinating such a successful event. To see a clip from one of the day's many matches, please click here.
Competitors and fans fill the Athletic Center.
Robotics team members keep track of all the action.
Students Reflect on Student Leadership Conference
In December, six Pacific Ridge students attended the Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. At Community Life on January 15th, the participants shared stories from their experience with students in the Upper School. At the conference, attendees engaged in a curriculum centered on cultural identifiers, worked with affinity groups and connected with students from other independent schools in the region to create a strong network for continued leadership at their schools. The students hope to use the knowledge and skills they gained to further promote diversity, inclusivity, multiculturalism and equity at Pacific Ridge School.
Ms. Gorgueiro, Mr. Bray and students discuss diversity.
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| Educational Insights |
Please click here to read Dr. Ogle's impressions of the robotics tournament and the week's many activities in the athletic center. |
| Curricular Adventures | |
Pacific Ridge Students Share Their Love of Dance
On Wednesday, January 22nd, parents and friends enjoyed a concert by students in Pacific Ridge's dance program. 7th and 8th graders in the Middle School Arts Wheel program performed several numbers, while upper School students in Dance 1 and dance 2 performed both group and individual dances.
High School for a Day: Eighth Graders Visit Mullady Hall
On Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21st and 22nd, eighth graders spent some time "across the lawn" in the Upper School. In order to glimpse what high school is all about, students attended Upper School classes, visited with Upper School clubs and shared lunch and dessert with older students. The consensus? High School is awesome!
Eighth graders' view of their future home
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| Service Learning in the Field | |
Eighth Grader Demonstrates that Someone Cares
On Saturday, January 18th, a number of friends and classmates joined Luke Netzley '18 and his family at their annual backpack party. Volunteers filled 1,000 durable backpacks each with a wool blanket, warm socks, gloves, a hat, toiletries and cookies for San Diego's homeless. Each backpack is embroidered with the phrase "Someone Cares." The following day, Luke helped distribute the backpacks to homeless individuals throughout downtown San Diego. The Netzley family has been supplying the backpacks and hosting the packing party for 12 years. It's an annual tradition, and one of Luke's favorite days of the year.
Giving a helping hand to those who need it most
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| Parents Association |
Parent Association General Meeting Speaker Jon Moffat
All parents are invited to a Parent Association General Meeting on Tuesday, February 4th. Vista Community Clinic Cyber Educator Jon Moffat will be discussing internet and media safety, protecting your child's digital reputation, and cyber harassment and bullying.
Date: Tuesday, February 4th
Time: 6:30 p.m. refreshments, 7:00 p.m. presentation
Place: East Reading Room
Join the Pacific Ridge Book Club!
The Parents Association Book Club next meets on February 24th. The selected text is Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, by Susan Cain. Join us!
Date: Monday, February 24th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Library Learning Commons
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| Sports on the Ridge |
 Subscribe to the Positive Coaching Alliance NewsletterPacific Ridge parents can subscribe to Momentum, the Positive Coaching Alliance's free bi-weekly e-newsletter, with the latest news, views, videos, tips, tools, inspiration and information for athletes, parents, coaches and youth sports leaders. Sign up online to receive your first edition of Momentum today. Calling All Middle School Parent Photographers! We would like to include photos of our terrific Middle School athletes in the weekly e-newsletter. If you are a camera-toting parent and have pictures from games this season, please contact Abby Adams at aadams@pacificridge.org. Thank you for supporting our Middle School Firebirds!
Upper School Home Games, Week of 1/27/14:
Be a Firebird Fan! Home game times for the upcoming week are listed below. Schedules are subject to change, so please check Schedulestar regularly for accurate information.
1/28/14
3:30 p.m. - Boys Varsity Soccer v. The Bishop's School
6:00 p.m. - Girls Varsity Basketball v. Health Science High
1/30/14
3:30 p.m. - Girls Varsity Soccer v. La Jolla Country Day
4:00 p.m. - Boys JV Basketball v. Classical Academy
Scores:
Boys Varsity Basketball
1/14/14 Maranatha Christian 36 40 L
1/17/14 Guajome Park Academy 57 22 W
Boys JV Basketball
1/13/14 Sage Creek High School 36 47 L
1/16/14 La Jolla Country Day School 41 36 W
Girls Varsity Basketball
1/15/14 High Tech High North County 56 16 W
1/17/14 Guajome Park Academy 35 24 W
Boys Varsity Soccer
1/17/14 Santana High School 2 2 T
Boys JV Soccer
1/14/14 Classical Academy 5 0 W
Girls Varsity Soccer
1/15/14 Horizon Christian School 1 0 W
1/17/14 Santana High School 0 0 T
Boys Middle School A Basketball
1/14/14 Maranatha Christian 28 25 W
Boys Middle School B Basketball
1/14/14 Maranatha Christian 43 13 W
Boys Middle School A Soccer
1/13/14 San Diego Jewish Academy 1 0 W
1/17/14 Santa Fe Christian Schools 2 0 W
Boys Middle School B Soccer
1/16/14 Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 5 1 W
Girls Middle School A Soccer
1/13/14 San Diego Jewish Academy 6 0 W
1/17/14 Santa Fe Christian Schools 8 1 W
Girls Middle School B Soccer
1/16/14 Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 6 1 W
Girls Middle School C Soccer
1/13/14 Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 2 5 L
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| Class Notes |
Junior Praises Semester Program in Washington, D.C.
Megan Thode '15 is back on campus after spending four months studying at The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) in Washington, D.C. The selective, semester-long program includes specialized coursework in ethical thinking skills, leadership development and international affairs, in addition to traditional high school courses. Weekly workshops included visits from influential guest speakers who discussed ethical decision-making in situations as wide ranging as the Rwandan genocide and the Watergate scandal. Meg had the opportunity to meet politicians, speechwriters, renowned philanthropists, social activists, and more. Another fun SEGL memory? Trick or Treating on Embassy Row!
Meg and her SEGL classmates explore the nation's capital.
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| Alumni News |
Alumnus Making His Mark on the CalTech Court
Luke Lango '13 has been balancing a rigorous course load at CalTech with plenty of time on the basketball court. The freshman is already a varsity impact player, and ranks third in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in assists. Luke also launched CalTech's season by scoring the winning basket vs. Willamette University on opening night.
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| North County Happenings |
Reminder: Visual and Performing Arts Career Panel at Sage Creek High School on January 30th Pacific Ridge students are invited to a career panel being sponsored by Sage Creek High School's Parent Teacher Student Association on Friday, January 30th. Professionals in the fields of visual and performing arts will share information about their career paths, education and typical work days. The event will also feature a performance by one of the presenters, Pacific Ridge friend Cody Lovaas (Cody Schlachter). For more information, please click here. Date: Friday, January 30th Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Rd., Carlsbad
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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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January 24th
Basketball!
4-8:30 p.m.
January 25th
Upper School Winter Formal Dance
7-10 p.m.
January 29th
9th-Grade Parent Night
6:30 p.m.
January 31st
Middle School Dance
6:30-8:30 p.m.
February 4th
Parents Association General Meeting
6:30 p.m.
February 6th- 8th
Kiss Me, Kate!
7:30 p.m.
February 8th
Kiss Me, Kate!
2:00 p.m.
February 10th-17th
NO SCHOOL
Mid-Winter Break
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A View From The Ridge
