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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
Pat on the Back: Students enjoy one another's creative contributions at a second school-wide groundbreaking event.
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| Bulletin Board |
NO SCHOOL March 31 - April 6th
Spring Break
 Curriculum Night on March 19th
Current sophomores and juniors, along with their parents, are invited to hear faculty discuss course offerings and students reflect on their experiences crafting junior and senior class schedules. Questions? Contact Scott Mattoon at smattoon@pacificridge.org.
Date: Wednesday, March 19th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: East Reading Room
Middle School Neon Dance on March 21st
Along with great music, students can enjoy a photo booth and tasty snacks. Tickets are $5 each, with proceeds benefitting the New Haven Night Shelter service learning group.
Date: Friday, March 21st
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Middle School Commons
Upper School Game Night on March 21st
Fun and games, tacos and other refreshments will be provided. No tickets necessary!
Date: Friday, March 21st
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center
Yearbook Madness! Order Your Yearbook Today
2013-2014 Pacific Ridge yearbooks are now available for order. Please check your email for ordering instructions or visit the Announcements section of the School Information Page on Haiku.
 Blood Drive on March 25th
Sign up to be a donor at Pacific Ridge's final blood drive of the school year. To make your appointment, visit the San Diego Blood Bank, select "Donate Blood," click on "Appointments" and enter our sponsor code: PARS. Take the first step to save a life. Be a blood donor.
Date: Tuesday, March 25th
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center
Reading Challenge is Underway!
Ms. Cothran and the Student Reading Club are encouraging everyone on campus to develop an appetite for a good book! Students who complete 15 hours of non-school reading before Tuesday, May 6th, will be treated to a free In-N-Out lunch on Friday, May 9th. All student reading hours must be confirmed via parent email to Penny LeMasters at plemasters@pacificridge.org. Questions? Please contact Ms. Cothran or Ms. LeMasters.
Reminder: Subscribe to Global Vantage!
Issue 8 of Pacific Ridge's Global Vantage magazine is now available! Readers may purchase a $50 subscription online to receive all three of this year's issues by mail. As a thank you, subscribers will receive a Global Vantage t-shirt along with issue 8. This beautiful 56-page magazine features the theme of Solitude, and includes information about the Global Vantage service learning group's latest social action project, raising money for scholarship students in El Salvador.
Pacific Ridge Seeking Internships for Students & Alumni
Pacific Ridge School is looking for community partners for its growing internship program. This year, the school is seeking opportunities for juniors and seniors who desire an internship experience during the year-end trip period, as well as summer internships for both our students and college-age alumni. Positions sought include engineering, marketing, computer science, environmental science, economics, biotech, and general business. If you or your company would like to hire a Pacific Ridge School student or graduate for an internship or any kind of summer job, please contact Emma Balina, Manager of Alumni Relations, at 760-448-9883, or ebalina@pacificridge.org.
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| New & Noteworthy |
Our Campus Is Our Canvas! Groundbreaking, Part 2
On Thursday, March 6th, the Pacific Ridge community gathered on the lawn between the Middle School and Mullady Hall to celebrate the start of construction that will transform the campus. In a joyful and artistic jam session, students painted segments of the sidewalk that had been carefully prepared with outlines of the initials "PRS." Several colorful, concrete panels were preserved, hopefully for display in the new Arts Center! For more images from the event, please visit the Pacific Ridge School Facebook page.
 
Speaker Highlights Creative Careers in STEAM Fields
On Wednesday, March 5th, computer scientist Sarah Esper spoke to Middle School students about careers in STEAM-related fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). She shared stories about her time interning at Microsoft (students were excited to learn that free Xboxes could be a job perk), the friends she made in college (one is responsible for designing "Angry Birds"), and the interactive video game she created to encourage young children to learn coding. Ms. Esper described the diversity of jobs available in computer science, and how art and creativity play an increasingly crucial role in the field.
Sarah Esper discusses dynamic careers with Middle Schoolers.
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| Educational Insights |
Visit Dr. Ogle's blog to read about new approaches to curricular integration at Pacific Ridge School.
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| Curricular Adventures | |
Eight-Graders Pay a Thoughtful Visit to Chicano Park
On Thursday, March 6th, the 8th-grade class traveled to Chicano Park in Barrio Logan for a combined field trip and integrated academic project. Students were prepped for the trip by an informative visit from artists Grace Francisco, who helped paint the park's murals in the 1970's, and Hector Villegas, who is involved with the murals' restoration. Armed with knowledge of the park's history and the cultural context of the artwork, students contemplated the murals and created projects in five areas: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), Spanish Translation, Photography, Creative Writing and Sketching. Projects selected by the class were presented at a Community Life on March 11th.
Middle School Math Team Has Winning Formula
On Saturday, March 8th, four Pacific Ridge Middle School math teams participated in the Sage Hill Math Invitational, where they competed against students from Orange County public and private schools in a series of written tests and problem solving. The 8th grade "A" team was named Overall 8th-Grade Winners, with first place finishes in Algebra and Logic, Geometry, and Measurement. The 8th grade "B" team took second place in Measurement, and the 7th Grade team finished second in Algebra and Logic, and Geometry. Congratulations to all the participants!
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| Service Learning in the Field | |
Faculty Panels Review Service Learning Groups
On Friday, March 7th, all 21 Upper School Service Learning groups presented their missions, activities and goals to panels made up of Pacific Ridge faculty and staff. In this second review of the year, students discussed how they used feedback from the first set of panel reviews in December to improve their programs and highlighted their most significant achievements to date. Many groups are in full swing with fundraising projects and events. Stay tuned for reports of their activities in upcoming editions of A View from the Ridge!
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| Parents Association |
Parents Association Seeking Volunteers for 2014-2015 Officer Positions
The Parents Association executive board is beginning its search for volunteers to serve as officers for the 2014-2015 school year. Check your email for more detailed information and an application coming this week. If you are interested in joining the board or have questions, please email parentsassociation@pacificridge.org.
Walking Club on March 20th - Batiquitos Lagoon Trail
Interested in joining the walking club? Contact the Parents Association at parentsassociation@pacificridge.org to be added to the group's contact list.
Date: Thursday, March 20th
Time: 8:20 a.m.
Place: Meet at La Costa Coffee Roasting (6965 El Camino Real, near Cinépolis)
We will walk the Batiquitos Lagoon Trail in Aviara.
Parent Book Club on April 28th
Title: The Lowland, by Jhumpa Lahiri
Date: Monday, April 28th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Library Learning Commons
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| Sports on the Ridge |
Surf Report
On Sunday, March 9th, the Pacific Ridge surf team competed in its final meet of the year. While coming up short against High Tech High in the team portion of the contest, captains Alex Hanlon and Sage Sanders performed well in individual competition. Alex narrowly lost in the girls shortboard final, while Sage made it to the boys shortboard semifinal. Congratulations, Firebirds!
Upper School Home Games, Week of March 17th:
Schedules are subject to change, so please check Schedulestar regularly for accurate information.
3/19/14
4:00 p.m. - Boys Varsity Lacrosse v. La Jolla High School
3/20/14
4:00 p.m. - Girls Varsity Lacrosse v. Patrick Henry High School
4:00 p.m. - Boys Volleyball v. Christian Jr/Sr High School
Scores:
Coed Varsity Golf
3/06/14 La Jolla Country Day School 227 233 W
Boys Varsity Tennis
3/06/14 Rancho Bueno Vista High School 13 5 W
Boys Middle School A Lacrosse
3/08/14 Carmel Valley Falcons 1 9 L
Boys Middle School B Lacrosse
3/08/14 South Bay 1 0 W
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| Beyond the Ridge |
NCAA Night on March 26th Students in grades 8-12 and their families are invited to an informative and interactive panel discussion about NCAA recruiting and how the high school student-athlete can prepare for the recruitment process. Panelists will include current seniors who have signed National Letters of Intent to compete in college, their parents, a college coach, Pacific Ridge coaches and College Guidance. The program will cover NCAA contact rules and timelines, athletics questionnaires and recruiting sites, as well as tips for developing an athlete profile to communicate to coaches. This discussion-based program will leave plenty of time for Q&A. Date: Wednesday, March 26th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: East Reading Room
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| Alumni News |
Alumna Returns to Pacific Ridge for Admissions Internship
For the past three months, Samantha Rix '11 has been hard at work in Pacific Ridge's Admissions Office. Currently a junior majoring in Economics at Carleton College, Samantha is utilizing a trimester-long internship at Pacific Ridge to explore her interest in marketing research and development. Her perspective as a recent graduate has benefitted several Admissions projects, including photography archiving and a welcome video and slideshow for admitted students. According to Samantha, her time has been well spent. "It's given me great experience working in marketing in a real-world setting, she says. Samantha has combined her interest in economics and marketing with a continued passion for global engagement. She spent last summer studying in Ireland, at Trinity College, Dublin and Queen's University, in Belfast.
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| North County Happenings | |
Reminder: Come Run the Encinitas Mile!
Come join the North County community on Sunday, March 16th for the inaugural Encinitas Mile. Co-founded by former Pacific Ridge Assistant Cross-Country Coach Dan Seidel, the race features 8 heats for runners of all ages and abilities - even one for runners with dogs! Proceeds from this family-friendly event support Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego and the MEB Foundation. For more information and to register, go to EncinitasMile.com. Date: Sunday, March 16th
Time: Heats from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Place: Vulcan Avenue, downtown Encinitas
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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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March 20th
Parent Walking Group
8:20 a.m.
March 21st
Upper School Social Event
6-9 p.m.
Middle School Dance
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
March 26th
NCAA Night
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
March 31st-April 6th
NO SCHOOL
Spring Break
April 28th
Parent Book Group
7 p.m.
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