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Weekly E-Newsletter
January 15, 2105
In This Issue
Bulletin Board
Educational Insights
New & Noteworthy
Construction Strides
Service Learning In The Field
Parents Association
Sports on the Ridge
Beyond the Ridge
Alumni News
Snapshot from the Ridge

Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.


First Middle School Community Life of 2015. The topic? How we can take care of our beautiful new building!

Bulletin Board

 

No School on Monday, January 19th

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

 

2015-2016 Academic Calendar Now Available

To view the academic calendar for the 2015-2016 school year, go to the School Information page in Haiku, where it can be found under "Schedules, Calendars and News Archives."

 

Day of Science and Engineering at Ibis Biosciences
Interested in a career as a scientist or an engineer? Upper school students are invited to a special program at Ibis Biosciences on January 19th, where they can learn about medical technologies being developed, participate in hands-on demonstrations and speak with scientists and engineers about how they prepared for their careers. For more information, click here. To reserve your spot, please RSVP to Rangarajan Sampath at rangsamp@gmail.com by Friday, January 16th.

Date: Monday, January 19th

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Place: Ibis Biosciences, 2251 Farraday Avenue, Carlsbad

 

Blood Drive on January 22nd

The San Diego Blood Bank will be conducting a blood drive at Pacific Ridge on January 22nd. Want to help someone in need by donating blood? Appointments can be scheduled by visiting the San Diego Blood Bank. Click on Donate Blood, select Make an Appointment, and enter our sponsor code: PARS.
Date: Thursday, January 22nd
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Place: Athletic Center

Winter Formal: It's Alice in Wonderland!

Upper School students are invited to fall down the rabbit hole for this year's 'Alice in Wonderland'- themed winter formal. Great music, snacks and refreshments will be offered. 

Date: Saturday, January 24th

Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Place: Mullady Hall

Cost: $12 in advance; $15 at the door

 

Middle School Social Event on January 23rd

Middle School students are invited to join classmates for an evening of Capture The Flag in the new Middle School Building. Snacks will be provided. There is no fee for this event. 

Date: Friday, January 23rd 

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

Place: Middle School Building

 
Summer Programs Information Fair on January 29th
It's not too early to think about summer! Upper and Middle School students and their families are invited to the Summer Opportunities Fair on January 29th. Over 20 exhibitors will be presenting information about summer travel programs, internships, camps and research opportunities in the arts, academic enrichment, science research, tech, and more. There will be a brief presentation by College Guidance at the start of the program with tips for exploring summer opportunities. Bring a friend!
Date: Thursday, January 29th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: East and West Reading Rooms

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on February 2nd!

Mark your calendars for Monday, February 2nd! Join Dr. Ogle and the Pacific Ridge community for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration of our new Middle School/Administration Building and Arts & Technology Center. Invitations were mailed to families' homes this week.

Date: Monday, February 2nd

Time: 2:15 p.m.

Place: Pacific Ridge campus

 

Pippin Tickets Now on Sale! 

Tickets are going fast for this year's Upper School musical, Pippin! Click here to purchase yours. Show dates are Thursday through Saturday, February 5th - 7th. Performance times are 7:30 p.m., with an additional matinee at 2:00 p.m. on the 7th. Reserve your seats today!

Pippin's set crew keeps busy creating the show's cyber-medieval world.

 

Pacific Ridge Now Hosting San Diego Children's Choir

Pacific Ridge School has been selected as a 2015 rehearsal site for the San Diego Children's Choir. The partnership will enable more families in San Diego's North County to participate in the San Diego Children's Choir's exceptional choral education and performance programs. SDCC has choirs for grades 1-2, 3-5, 6-9, and 10-12. Choral participants perform with the San Diego Symphony, California Ballet, and more. For information, visit the SDCC website.

 

Hands of Peace Seeks 2015 Participants & Host Families

Hands of Peace (HOP), a unique interfaith program developing peace-building and leadership skills in Israeli, Palestinian, and American teens through the power of dialogue and personal relationships, is now accepting applications for new summer program participants and enthusiastic host families. The program will take place from July 9 - 27, 2015, on the Pacific Ridge campus. For more information about Hands of Peace, including applications and information about serving as a homestay family, please visit www.handsofpeace.org. Questions? Contact Scott Silk at ssilk@handsofpeace.org.

It's Flu Season! Help Our Community Stay Healthy
January is one 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 at 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 Nursing Office at 760-448-9820.

Educational Insights

Click here to read Dr. Ogle's latest blog post: "A Big Thank You."
 
New & Noteworthy

Alumni Given a Warm Welcome
Pacific Ridge alumni have been spotted on campus recently, exploring the new facilities, socializing with members of their classes at the Alumni Family Reception on December 17th, celebrating at the Gingerbread Breakfast on December 19th, and imparting advice to current juniors and seniors about the college experience at Alumni Day on January 7th. Our graduates continue to play an important role in the growth and development of Pacific Ridge. We appreciate their visits!





Winter Admissions Open House A Success 
Families attending the January 10th Open House event were among the first to explore Pacific Ridge's transformed central campus. Guests spent the afternoon participating in mini-classes, hearing faculty describe the school's practices of traditional and innovative education, touring the buildings and meeting with current students and parents. Thank you to all the visitors who attended and to all our student, parent and faculty volunteers who shared their enthusiasm for the school. The deadline for submitting applications for the 2015-2016 school year is January 30th. For more information, please visit the Admissions section of our website.
 
Construction Strides 


Home, sweet home! Middle School students wasted no time settling in to their new space. Initial verdict? "Awesome!"

Curricular Adventures

Life Science Lesson: How Our Skin Keeps Us Healthy
Seventh-grade students in Ms. Frumovitz's and Mrs. Green's Life Science classes are learning about our body's first line of defense against illness and injury: the skin. To show the importance of this protective organ, students are observing how the skin of an apple is affected when exposed to decay in a number of different situations. The healthier and stronger the skin, the fewer opportunities pathogens will have to invade the fruit. Watching what happens when the skin's protective layer is compromised also teaches students the importance of cleaning and bandaging their own cuts and scrapes.


An Apple a Day: Learning about one of our body's most important organs

Service Learning In The Field

 

Sports Force Asks Athletes to "Compete For A Cause"

Members of Sports Force, a new upper school service-learning group, hope to combine their passion for sports and service by hosting athletic events to benefit local non-profits. The group's first event, a boys lacrosse tournament dubbed the Carlsbad Classic, was held on campus during winter break. More than 100 boys, from elementary school students to college players, competed. Student leaders Alderik Van der Heyde, Borhan Rafiq and Andrew Poole were thrilled with the turnout. All tournament proceeds, totaling more than $2,000, were donated to the San Diego Autism Research Institute.

 

 

Sports Force brings local lacrosse players together for the Carlsbad Classic. 

 

Parents Association

   

Walking Club on January 23rd 

Join the Parents Association for socializing and exercising along the Encinitas Ranch Trails. If you would like to be added to the walking club contact list, email the Parents Association at parentsassociation@pacificridge.org.

Date:  Friday, January 23rd

Time:  8:30 a.m.

Place: Meet at Starbucks, 1560 Leucadia Blvd., Encinitas (Walmart/REI Shopping Center)

 

Supper Club Mid-Year Social on January 25th

For all Supper Club participants, the Mid-Year Social is another opportunity to socialize with some fabulous Pacific Ridge parents and enjoy delicious appetizers (provided) and beverages (for purchase). Come join the fun!

Date: Sunday, January 25th 

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Place: The Wine Loft, 1911 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad (located in The Forum)

 

Parent Book Club Meeting on January 26th

The Pacific Ridge Parent Book Club will meet to discuss The Language of Flowers, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. The Book Club is open to all Pacific Ridge parents and we hope to see you there.

Date: Monday, January 26th

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Place: Library Learning Commons

 

Sports on the Ridge

"Rumble on the Ridge" on January 30th 
Calling all Firebird fans: On January 30th, four Upper School teams will play four consecutive home games. Let's pack the bleachers and cheer loud enough to cause a "Rumble on the Ridge" in support of Girls Varsity Soccer, Boys JV Basketball, and Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball! From 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., the Red Oven Pizza food truck will be on hand, providing fans with fuel to keep cheering all night! Club Firebird, a student group dedicated to promoting Pacific Ridge athletics, will sell Firebird headbands and t-shirts the week before the event.
3:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Bishop's 
4:00 p.m. Boys JV Basketball vs. Escondido Charter
5:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Foothills Christian 
7:00 p.m. Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Escondido Charter 
 
Boys Lacrosse's Tristan Ruh Named "One To Watch" 
Congratulations to senior lacrosse athlete Tristan Ruh who was named a "2015 Attack Player to Watch" by the San Diego MaxLax website. According to the site, in 2014 Ruh "terrorized opposing goalies with his cannon of a shot and dazzled defensemen with his quick feet and dodging abilities." We're looking forward to observing his skills this spring!   


NCAA Primer Night on January 26th  

Please see the "Beyond the Ridge" section for more information about this event.

Date: Tuesday, January 26th

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: East Reading Room 

 

Upper School Home Games, Week of 1/19/15:

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.

1/20/15
4:00 p.m. Boys JV Basketball vs. Tri-City Christian 
5:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Tri-City Christian
7:00 p.m. Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Tri-City Christian 

1/21/15
3:30 p.m. Boys MS 'A' Basketball vs. Rancho Santa Fe MS
4:30 p.m. Boys MS 'B' Basketball vs. Rancho Santa Fe MS

1/23/15
3:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Francis Parker

1/24/15 
2:00 p.m. Boys JV 'B' Basketball vs. La Jolla Country Day 





Scores:

Boys Varsity Basketball
1/8/15 Mission Vista 57 54 W

Boys Junior Varsity Basketball
1/6/15 Mission Hills High School 16 63 L
1/8/15 Mission Vista 63 59 W

Boys Middle School 'A' Basketball
1/6/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 23 30 L  

Boys Middle School 'B' Basketball  
1/6/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 15 17 L

Girls Varsity Basketball
1/9/15 Canyon Crest Academy 35 24 W

Boys Varsity Soccer
1/7/15 The Bishop's School 1 2 L
1/9/15 La Jolla Country Day School 0 2 L 

Boys Junior Varsity Soccer
1/9/15 La Jolla Country Day School 2 1 W

Boys Middle School 'A' Soccer 
1/6/15 Horizon Prep Middle School 8 0 W
1/8/15 Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 3 1 W 

Boys Middle School 'B' Soccer 
1/8/15 Rancho Santa Fe Middle School 5 0 W

Girls Varsity Soccer
1/7/15 The Bishop's School 0 4 L
1/9/15 La Jolla Country Day School 3 3 T

Girls Middle School 'A' Soccer
1/8/15 Horizon Prep Middle School 6 0 W 

Girls Middle School 'C' Soccer 
1/8/15 Horizon Prep Middle School 0 0 T

Beyond the Ridge

NCAA Primer Night on January 26th

Upper School athletes and their families are invited to a conversation about the college recruiting process on January 26th, hosted by Pacific Ridge Athletics and College Guidance. The session will cover Pacific Ridge's approach to helping student-athletes prepare academically and personally for NCAA opportunities. This evening is a precursor to NCAA Night this spring. 

Date: Tuesday, January 26th

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: East Reading Room 

 

Alumni News

First College Grad in Alumni Ranks!
Congratulations are due to Daniel Peterschmidt '11, who in December became Pacific Ridge's first alumnus to graduate from college. Daniel, who attended the University of Puget Sound, managed the early graduation while majoring in Chinese with a Computer Science minor, playing the clarinet in the school's wind ensemble, serving as cinematographer and editor for a full-length student film, working as a freelance photographer and spending a semester studying at Donghai University in Taizhong, Taiwan. Daniel notes that Pacific Ridge's passionate teachers and integrated curriculum inspired him to seek out opportunities to collaborate with similarly passionate people in college. He is launching his post-college career as a product development intern at National Public Radio (NPR), where he will focus on digital media.




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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.

Schedule of Events
Schedule of Event Calendar

January 19th

NO SCHOOL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

 

January 22nd

Blood Drive

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

January 23rd

Middle School Social Event

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

 

January 24th

Upper School Winter Formal

7 - 10 p.m.

 

January 26th

NCAA Primer Night

6 p.m.


January 29th

Summer Opportunities Fair

6 p.m.

 

February 2nd

Ribbon-Cutting for New Buildings

2:15 p.m.

 

February 5th & 6th

Pippin

7:30 p.m.

 

February 7th

Pippin

2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

 

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