11th & 12th-Grade Year-End Travel Groups Announced

Photography Students Explore the Art of Thinking Big 

Last week, students in Advanced and AP Photography explored more than 20,000 square feet of modern art while visiting local artist Santos Orellana's pop-up gallery in a sprawling Carlsbad warehouse. Santos uses his colorful art-making process to discover hidden aspects of his own experiences, which include growing up in Honduras, emigrating to New York, and working as a chemist. Students learned about the contemporary art world as well as the importance of taking risks and pursuing creative passions.

Santos Orellana discusses his large-scale paintings and sculptures.

Upper School service learning group The Buddy Project is holding a children's book drive to benefit students at La Costa Heights Elementary School. From November 3rd through November 22nd, donations of new or gently used books at a kindergarten to 2nd-grade reading level can be dropped off in Mullady Hall or the library. 

Parent Walking Club On November 20th 

Come one, come all for a bit of exercise and a chance to socialize with Pacific Ridge parents.

Date: Thursday, November 20th

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Place: Double Peak Park, 900 Double Peak Drive, San Marcos

Holiday Shopping? It's Easy to Support Pacific Ridge! 

As the gift giving & entertaining season approaches, we want to remind you of three great ways to help support Pacific Ridge at no additional cost to you!

Amazon Smile

Amazon Smile, a service provided for Amazon Prime members, will donate 0.5% of all purchases to Pacific Ridge! Just go to smile.amazon.com instead of the regular Amazon homepage and register Pacific Ridge as your nominated charity. Then, shop as you normally would.

Target Red Card

Save money while helping raise funds for Pacific Ridge when you use your Red Card. Simply designate Pacific Ridge when you enroll through the Take Charge of Education program.

e-Scrip

Sign up for eScrip, and start earning money for Pacific Ridge by having a percentage of your purchase dollars donated to the school! Over 700 online and storefront merchants partner with eScrip, including Von's, Seaside Market, Amazon, and more. When you register with eScrip, designate Pacific Ridge School under "Group Selection," or use our Group ID number: 500017582.

College Night for Juniors and Parents On November 19th

The College Guidance staff and 11th-Grade Dean will provide an overview of the college search and application process, including: the timetable for winter meetings, key dates and programs, navigating Naviance, and advice for anticipating and managing the second-half of junior year. Juniors and at least one parent each are expected to attend.

Date: Wednesday, November 19th

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: Mullady Hall

Practice ACT with writing for Juniors on November 22nd

This optional practice opportunity is being offered free of charge to Pacific Ridge 11th graders. Practice dates for sophomores and juniors will take place in December and January. Students opting to take this practice test will have an online score report to review within a week of testing. The registration link has been emailed to all juniors and parents. Please email collegeguidance@pacificridge.org or stop by the College Guidance office if you have questions.

Date: Saturday, November 22nd

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Place: West Reading Room 

Admissions Open House

1 - 4 p.m.

November 19th

College Night for Juniors and Parents 

6:30 p.m.

November 20th

Blood Drive

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Parent Walking Club

8:30 a.m.

November 21st

Upper School

Social Event

7 p.m.

November 22nd

Practice ACT for Juniors

8 a.m.

Middle School 

Social Event

6:30 p.m.

November 26th-28th

 NO SCHOOL

Thanksgiving Holiday