| Snapshot from the Ridge | |
Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
Players take the field during last Friday's Girls and Boys Lax Fest event. The pirate flag is a memento from a team trip that honors the boys' coaches.
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| Bulletin Board |
Spring Arts Festival on April 25th!
Tomorrow is Pacific Ridge School's annual Spring Arts Festival! Parents are warmly invited to participate in visual arts, music, theater and dance events at venues across campus. For a schedule of the afternoon's events, please click here.
Date: Friday, April 25th
Time: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge School campus
Parking: 2765 Loker Avenue; shuttles will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
 From Up Here on April 25th
A few tickets are still available for the second performance of this year's Upper School spring play, Liz Flahive's From Up Here. Take the opportunity to purchase yours by clicking here.
Date: Friday, April 25th Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Athletic Center
Take a Teacher's Parking Spot? The winner of the Prom Parking Raffle can! Mr. Symington, Mrs. Symington, Mr. Betzala and Mr. Bray will trade spots for a week with the winners of this fundraiser. Raffle tickets are $3 each and can be purchased at lunch and during the Arts Festival. All proceeds support Prom 2014.
 Recycling Event CANCELLED on April 26th
Please note that the e-waste recycling event scheduled for Saturday, April 26th has been cancelled. The Advanced Theater Arts class is working to arrange a new date before the end of the school year.
Middle School Night at Boomers! on May 2nd
Middle Schoolers are invited to meet at Boomers! in Vista for a night of fun on Friday, May 2nd. Unlimited activity passes costing $5 can be purchased in advance from Miss DeHaven. Students may also bring money with them for food and arcade games. Parents must provide transportation to and from the event, and are kindly requested to pick up children promptly.
Date: Friday, May 2nd
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Boomers! 1525 W. Vista Way, Vista
 Seussical, Jr! on May 16th and 17th
Come watch Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and other lovable Dr. Seuss characters come to life in this fantastical musical production. Pacific Ridge's second annual Middle School musical, Seussical, Jr., promises to be a heart-warming, toe-tapping affair that explores the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community. Tickets can be purchased here. Support our talented and hard-working middle schoolers. Order yours today!
Dates: Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: AVO Theatre, 303 Main Street, Vista
Summer Programs and Sports Camps at Pacific Ridge!
From June 23rd to August 1st, Pacific Ridge will be offering a number of summer programs available to all students in San Diego's North County:
For-Credit Classes for Middle and High School Students
A selection of for-credit courses in world languages and mathematics will be available.
Firebird Program for Rising 5th, 6th & 7th Graders
This two-week program will offer mornings of project-based learning in photography, film-making, robotics or creative writing. Afternoons will include fun activities that promote athletic fundamentals. Campers can sign up for mornings, afternoons, or both.
Sports Camps for Middle and High School Students
Four-day camp sessions will be offered in numerous sports, as well as strength and conditioning.
For more information and to register, please visit the 2014 Summer Programs page on the Pacific Ridge School website.
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| New & Noteworthy |
Firebird Fans Flock to Lax Fest
On Friday, April 18th, parents, faculty, students and friends flooded the stands to cheer Pacific Ridge Girls and Boys Varsity Lacrosse on to victory. The enthusiastic crowd witnessed two hard-fought battles resulting in back-to-back wins by the home teams. Girls Varsity Lacrosse grabbed an early lead and never relinquished it, defeating Francis Parker School 13-4. Boys Varsity Lacrosse followed, walking away with a 12-5 victory over Carlsbad High School. Fans were treated to free burgers and hot dogs, courtesy of the Athletic Department, and had the opportunity to purchase additional concessions and Firebird apparel in support of Upper School service learning groups Million Knots, Global Vantage, and Bird's Nest. Go Firebirds!
Student Council Election Results
The votes are in for Pacific Ridge School's 2014-2015 Upper School Student Council. Congratulations and welcome to Executive Council members Christian Potter, President; Kayla Causey, Vice President; Angel Rosas, Secretary; and Paige Miller, Treasurer. The following students were also elected to represent their grades on the council:
Class of 2015: President, Michelle Levitt; representatives Alexandra Carter, Olivia Prendergast, Mashal Rasul, Meredith Wislar, Nike Schlachter and Noelle Reich
Class of 2016: President, Brij Sahney; representatives Adrian Casarrubias, Sky Diaz, Aubree Willis and Leah Nadir
Class of 2017: President, Christian Yun; representatives Gabi Burkholz, Danielle Clark, Britni Bates, Olivia Carter, and Sarah Levitt
Class of 2018: President and representatives will be elected in the fall to allow new students the opportunity to participate.
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| Curricular Adventures |
On the Wall: Seventh Graders Experience Border
On Tuesday, April 15th, 7th-grade students visited Friendship Park near the Mexican-American border to learn more about the complex social and environmental issues of the area. The trip connected to the students' study of borders around the world in SOCCOM and their reflections on ethical questions related to community. Enrique Morones, founder of Border Angels, spoke to students about his organization's efforts to reduce deaths along the border due to extreme weather conditions and racial discrimination crime. At a Community Life following the trip, the class also discussed border-related issues such as drug trafficking, illegal immigration and national security.
Hiking the beach at Friendship Park, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Calculus Camp: 24 Hours of Focus, Preparation & Fun!
AP Calculus students spent the night of April 18th on campus attending Pacific Ridge's 5th annual Calculus Camp, a unique program designed by math teacher Amy Wasserman. The overnight session provides an extended period of uninterrupted practice and study for the upcoming Advanced Placement exam and an opportunity for students to think about and discuss the concepts of calculus for an entire day. Students reviewed lessons learned during the year, discussed test-taking strategies and took a full-length AP exam simulation. The hard work was interspersed with games, a movie, lots of good food, and yes -- some sleep. According to Ms. Wasserman, students enjoyed the camaraderie of the camp and emerged confident and prepared for the May exam.
Study by Lamplight: Students prepare for the AP exam. American Literature Students Meet Author Nancy Horan On Tuesday, April 22nd, students attended the Rancho Santa Fe Literary Society's monthly luncheon to hear guest speaker Nancy Horan, author of Under the Wide and Starry Sky. Ms. Horan described the research she undertook to write her book, a work of historical fiction that explores the relationship between Robert Louis Stevenson and his devoted wife, Fanny. After the lecture, students had the opportunity to meet with Ms. Horan to discuss the book and her approach to the writing process. 
Students with Nancy Horan at the Grand Del Mar hotel
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| Service Learning in the Field |
Second to None Offers Loyal Support to the Marines
Upper School service-learning group Second to None showed its support for the U.S. military by delivering care packages to a platoon of Marines at Camp Pendleton last weekend. The group worked with the Family Readiness Officer for platoon HMLA-369 to determine which items were most needed. The students then shopped for and compiled care packages full of requested items including beef jerky, socks, Cup O' Noodles, and energy drinks. As a gesture of appreciation, the Marines took the students on a tour of the air station where they were able to meet Marines in each department, learn about various aircraft on the base and test out a pair of night vision goggles.
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| Parents Association |
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
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Upper School Home Games, Week of April 28th
Schedules are subject to change, so please check Schedulestar regularly for accurate information.
5/2/14
4:00 p.m. - Girls JV Lacrosse vs. Ramona High School
5:15 p.m. - Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Ramona High School
Scores:
Coed Varsity Track
4/19/14 Jaguar Invitational:
Olivia Carter - 1st Place, 300 meters
Katie O'Laughlin - 1st Place, 200 meters, 2nd Place 100 meters
Sam Levine - 3rd Place, 400 meters
Carolyn O'Laughlin - 3rd Place, 100 meter hurdles
Nineveh O'Connell - 3rd Place, 400 meters
Emily Chong - 3rd Place, 200 meters
Hannah Maerowitz - 3rd Place, Long Jump
Lauren Lipman - 6th Place, 1600 meters
Click here for full results
Boys Varsity Lacrosse
4/15/14 La Jolla Country Day 15 6 W
4/18/14 Carlsbad High School 12 5 W
Girls Varsity Lacrosse
4/14/14 La Jolla Country Day 13 7 W
4/16/14 Bishop's 2 17 L
4/18/14 Francis Parker 13 4 W
Girls Junior Varsity Lacrosse
4/14/14 Coronado High School 1 11 L
4/16/14 Bishop's 8 9 L
Boys Varsity Tennis
4/17/14 La Jolla Country Day 10 8 W
Coed Middle School Tennis
4/16/14 Rancho Sante Fe Middle School 0 6 L
Boys Middle School A Lacrosse
4/19/14 Temecula Middle School 4 10 L
Boys Middle School B Lacrosse
4/19/14 Temecula Middle School 4 9 L
Girls Middle School Lacrosse
4/19/14 Temecula Middle School 14 5 W
Boys Developmental Volleyball
4/17/15 Bishop's 2 0 W
Girls Middle School A Basketball
4/15/14 Horizon Prep 11 12 L
Girls Middle School B Basketball
4/15/14 Horizon Prep 14 22 L
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| Beyond the Ridge | |
Upcoming College Guidance Events:
For detailed information about the following events, click on the College Guidance tab on the School Information page in Haiku.
Reminder: Coastline Case Studies for Juniors and Parents
Juniors and their parents are invited to join college admission officers from 100 schools across the country and overseas in a comprehensive review of several mock application files. The evening will conclude with a college fair. This program is for the Class of 2015 only. Attendance is mandatory for juniors and highly encouraged for parents.
Date: Wednesday, April 30th
Time: Check-in; 6:00 p.m.; Case Studies, 6:30 p.m.; College Fair, 8:00 p.m.
Place: San Diego Jewish Academy, 11860 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego
Coffee and College Admissions Panel for Junior Parents
Four college admissions officers will participate in a panel discussion about trends in admissions and various facets of the college research and application process.
Date: Thursday, May 1st
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Place: Middle School Commons
Senior Parent Coffees on May 2nd and 20th
Senior parents are welcome to join the College Guidance staff to discuss next steps for seniors and families at these informal coffees.
Dates: Friday, May 2nd and Tuesday, May 20th
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Place: Middle School Commons
Camp College for Rising Seniors on May 21st and 22nd
Camp College is a workshop designed to provide Pacific Ridge juniors with the information and materials needed to begin the college application process. Rising seniors will learn the details of UC and Common Application work to begin in summer, build on topics from lunchtime workshops and organize college deadlines. Camp College will reconvene on August 20th - 22nd, when seniors will be joined by college admissions officers, receive input on applications in progress and continue to work on their college lists. Time to get organized!
Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, May 21st and 22nd
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Mullady Hall
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| Alumni News & Class Notes |
Senior and Alumnus Make Waves with Clothing CompanyFor the past three years, in between homework, school activities and social time, Pacific Ridge al umnus Bryan Benattou '13 and Pacific Ridge senior Chandler Abbey have been running their own company - lifestyle apparel brand Keto Clothing. The name Keto was inspired by a mythological Greek sea goddess of the same name and is a reflection of the boys' passion for the sea and surf. The brand is also committed to sustainability, as inspired by Bryan's experiences in Pacific Ridge's AP Environmental Science class. Bryan, who is currently studying entrepreneurship at Loyola Marymount University, handles the business end of the company, while Chandler puts his creative talents to work in the design and marketing process. Keto Clothing merchandise is currently being sold online and at surf shop Seaworthy in downtown Carlsbad. Bryan and Chandler are also working on a Kickstarter-funded surf film called "Relative Youth," to be completed in the fall. 
Chandler Abbey '14 displays a few of Keto Clothing's early designs
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| North County Happenings |
Free Heart Screening for Teens on April 27th  The Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation is sponsoring free Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) screenings for teenagers on Sunday, April 27th. Screenings may reveal undetected heart abnormalities that could put teens at risk for SCA. The screenings are painless, non-invasive and can save lives. To register for a 30-minute appointment, please click here. Date: Sunday, April 27th Time: By appointment, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Place: Scripps Ranch High School, 10410 Treena St., San Diego
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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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April 25th
Spring Arts Festival
12:30 - 3 p.m.
From Up Here
7:30 p.m.
April 26th
Junior-Senior Prom
7:30 p.m.
April 28th
Parent Book Group
7 p.m.
May 1st
Junior Parent College Admissions Coffee
7:30 a.m.
May 2nd
College Guidance Senior Parent Coffee
7:30 a.m.
Middle School Night at Boomers!
5 - 8 p.m.
May 15th
Senior Visual Arts Show
6:30 p.m.
May 16th & 17th
Seussical, Jr.
7:30 p.m.
AVO Theatre
May 20th
College Guidance Senior Parent Coffee
7:30 a.m.
May 21st & 22nd
Camp College for Juniors
8 - 3 p.m.
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A View From The Ridge
