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Weekly E-Newsletter
April 30, 2015
In This Issue
Bulletin Board
Educational Insights
New & Noteworthy
Curricular Adventures
Service Learning in the Field
Parents Association
Sports on the Ridge
Beyond the Ridge
Snapshot from the Ridge

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


Making memories at Prom 2015! This year's dance took place at Bang Bang, a restaurant and event space in the Gaslamp Quarter.    

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Introducing Pacific Ridge School's Digital Lost and Found

Is your child having trouble finding things lost at school? Has a college sweatshirt or water bottle been lost for three months and counting? Post a "lost item" query on the new Pacific Ridge School Lost and Found website and someone just might reply saying they found the item! Let your children know to use the website if they ever lose items. The Lost and Found site is Bianca Yang's Senior Signature project.

 

 

Middle School Social Event at Boomers on May 1st

Middle School students are invited to a night of fun and games at Boomers with Go Karts, Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, batting cages, a game room and more. Tickets are $5, and include all activities as well as some tokens. Ms. DeHaven will be collecting cash for tickets. Please note that the school will not be providing transportation to this event. Drop off and pick up is at Boomers in Vista. Questions? Email Ms. DeHaven at cdehaven@pacificridge.org.

Date: Friday, May 1st

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

Place: Boomers; 1525 W. Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083

Cost: $5
    

Host an International Exchange Student! Information Meeting on May 1st
Interested in a truly global experience? Every year Pacific Ridge enrolls an international exchange student and seeks a host family for the school year. Come to an information meeting on May 1st to learn more about AFS, a leading international exchange organization that operates in more than 50 countries, and hear from Pacific Ridge families who have hosted previous exchange students. Questions? Contact Jean Nassif at jnassif@pacificridge.org.
Date: Friday, May 1st
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Place: Middle School building conference room

 Middle School Travel Information Night on May 5th

Parents of 7th and 8th graders are invited to campus the evening of May 5th for information about this year's Middle School trips to the Santa Monica mountains and Williamsburg. Faculty and staff will be on hand to discuss travel goals, share trip itineraries and answer all your questions. Please mark your calendar for this important meeting.

Date: Tuesday, May 5th

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Community Hall


Class of 2015 Parent Celebration on May 6th!

Parents of seniors are warmly invited to a special dinner event on May 6th. Your commitment to the growth of your children and the Pacific Ridge community will be celebrated at this graduation-style dinner. The evening will also include the dedication of the College Guidance Office in honor of the Class of 2015. Please check your mailbox for invitations, and RSVP to Nisa Conway at nconway@pacificridge.org.

Date: Wednesday, May 6th

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Community Hall

 

  

Middle School Musical Tickets On Sale Now!

Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery, pink storm in this fun and upbeat show. Middle school students will present a 75-minute, one-act version of the acclaimed Broadway musical, Legally Blonde, on May 21st- 23rd at Vista's Avo Playhouse. Click here to purchase tickets online.

Dates: Thursday, May 21st - Saturday, May 23rd

Times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 2:00 p.m. on Saturday

Place: Avo Playhouse, 303 Main Street, Vista CA

 

 

 

Summer Programs and Sports Camps at Pacific Ridge!

From June 15th to August 13th, Pacific Ridge will be offering a number of summer programs available to all students in San Diego's North County. Choices include non-credit academic classes for middle and high school students, the Firebird Program for rising 5th through 7th graders, and sports camps for children in elementary school through high school. For more information and to register, please visit the 2015 Summer Programs page on the Pacific Ridge website.

 

Help Our Community Stay Healthy

Spring is a busy time and we want our students to remain healthy! 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. Thank you for your cooperation.
 

Educational Insights

Please click here to read Dr. Ogle's latest blog post about Prom Night 2015: "A bus, a Sprinter, a mini-bus and three ten-passenger vans..."

New & Noteworthy

 

Creativity Takes Center Stage at Spring Arts Festival

On Friday, April 24th, students and families enjoyed an afternoon celebrating the arts at Pacific Ridge. Students and visitors were wowed by performances by A Cappella, theater, improv, dance, musical groups and more. For those looking for a hands-on art experience, a pottery wheel, handmade card designing, terrarium building, and henna art were among the many offered activities. This year's STEAM-related projects included laser light writing and exploring the art of geometry. Thanks go to the arts faculty for their hard work organizing the day's events. For more pictures, please visit Pacific Ridge's Facebook page.

 

 

Students add their personal touch to handmade greeting cards.
 

 8th Grade Arts Wheel with a "colorful" take on Bohemian Rhapsody

 


Taking pottery-making for a spin!

 

 

Middle School musicians show off their instrumental talents.

 

Audiences Enroll in The School For Lies
Seventeenth-century farce met modern banter and timeless humor during the April 24th and 25th performances of The School For Lies. David Ives' renowned comedy, inspired by Molière's The Misanthrope, relies on rapid repartee to tell the tale of sharp-tongued widow Celimene, who has kept suitors at bay with her acidic wit, until she finally meets her match. The cast proved game for the challenge of Ives' demanding dialogue - delivering tongue-twisting verse with ease, delight, and a sense of playfulness that proved contagious to everyone in attendance.     

  




Senior Projects Designed to Leave Lasting Impressions

For the past four months months, members of the Class of 2015 have been hard at work on Senior Signatures. The capstone projects give graduating seniors a chance to leave their mark on Pacific Ridge in a variety of creative ways. Some students chose to leave the legacy of knowledge, delivered through Community Life speeches on personal revelations, and tips for making the most out of high school. Others aimed to improve students' lives through the creation of systems including an online lost and found database and a mentor network that connects students to adults in the community with professional knowledge to share. Still other students left their mark artistically via video messages, a quote wall, and painting a portion of the school's pre-construction walkway.  

 

Senior Jennifer Curiel discusses how, as a new student at Pacific Ridge, she moved past her fears and found acceptance, friendship and her true self.

2015-16 Student Council Executives, Class Presidents Elected  

The votes are in for Pacific Ridge School's 2015-2016 Upper School Student Council. Congratulations and welcome to Executive Council members Brij Sahney, President; Adrian Casarrubias, Vice President; Leah Nadir, Secretary; and Travis Headapohl, Treasurer; 12th-Grade President, Phoebe Wislar; 11th-Grade President, Christian Yun; 10th-Grade President, Nick Rosetta. Voting for class representatives took place April 30th, and President and representatives for the Class of 2019 will be elected in the fall to allow new students the opportunity to participate.

 

 

This year's Student Council President, Christian Potter, passes the 

gavel to President-elect Brij Sahney.  
 

Curricular Adventures

 

Chemistry Students Get "Hands On" With Medical Technology 

On Friday, April 24th, a group of chemistry students traveled with Mr. Emmerson to the San Diego office of Becton, Dickinson and Company, a global medical technology company. Students heard a presentation on immunology and the chemistry of gold atoms, and received an overview of the company's research, development and manufacturing. After a short tour of the chemistry facilities and equipment, students got a chance to work with one of the company's products, running a quick test to detect the presence of the influenza virus.

 


Dr. Brian Dwyer of BD Point of Care explains the company's research and manufacturing practices.

 

Service Learning in the Field

 

Educating Near & Far Shares Passion For STEM 

On Saturday, April 25th, Upper School service learning group Educating Near & Far hosted its 2nd annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Fair for underserved students. The group collaborated with the Pacific Ridge robotics teams, fellow service learning group New Ocean Blue and Digital Photography classmates to host students from America's Finest Charter School, located in east San Diego County. The students enjoyed diving into technology and participating in hands-on STEM exercises.  

 


 

Parents Association

 

Used Uniform Sale on April 30th and May 1st

Are your uniforms too small? Need to pick up a few extra pieces for next month's global trips? Come to the used uniform sale and replenish your supply for the spring. Items range in price from $2 to $10.

Date: Thursday, April 30th and Friday, May 1st

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Athletic Center Lobby 


End of Year Supper Club Event - Save the Date

The Supper Club's end-of-year gathering will take place on Sunday, May 3rd, at 5:00 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to gather one last time and enjoy a tasty taco bar.

Desserts and beverages will be potluck. If you haven't received your evite, please contact the Parents Association.

 

General Meeting & Coffee: College Process Panel & Middle School News

Join the Parents Association for its Spring General Meeting featuring a panel of Pacific Ridge seniors discussing the college process. Rachel Petrella, Director of College Guidance, will be discussing the support, resources and programs offered through the College Guidance department. There will also be an update from Middle School Head Andy Wright on "What's New" in the Middle School, specifically in the area of after school programs in music, technology and the arts.

Date: Tuesday, May 5th

Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Place: Community Hall

 

Have questions about any Parents Association events? Email parentsassociation@pacificridge.org

 

Sports on the Ridge
 

Upper School Home Games, Week of May 4th:

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.

5/5/14
4:00 p.m. Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Classical Academy High
4:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. La Costa Canyon High
5:30 p.m. Boys JV Volleyball vs. Classical Academy High

5/9/15
9:00 a.m. Boys Middle School 'A' Lacrosse vs. Temecula
10:30 a.m. Boys Middle School 'B' Lacrosse vs. Temecula 





Scores:

Girls Middle School 'A' Basketball
4/21/15 San Diego Jewish Academy 50 18 W

Girls Middle School 'B' Basketball
4/21/15 San Diego Jewish Academy 31 10 W

Coed Varsity Golf
4/21/15 Francis Parker School 247 211 L
4/23/15 Horizon Christian School 227 239 W

Boys Varsity Tennis
4/21/15 Francis Parker School 9 9 T
4/23/15 La Jolla Country Day School 6 12 L

Coed Varsity Track
4/23/15 League Meet #3
Cole Hardin - 3rd place, 100m; 2nd place, High Jump
Travis Headapohl - 2nd place, 1600m; 3rd place, 800m 
Alexandra Carter - 1st place, 100m, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Lili Muskal - 2nd place, 800m; 3rd place, 800m
Gianna Bacher - 1st place, 100m hurdles 33'', 300m hurdles 30''

Boys Varsity Lacrosse
4/21/15 La Jolla Country Day School 15 6 W
4/24/15 Westview High School 11 10 W

Boys Middle School 'A' Lacrosse 
4/25/15 Scripps Ranch 'A'  4 5 L

Boys Middle School 'B' Lacrosse
4/25/15 Scripps Ranch 'B' 0 7 L 

Girls Varsity Lacrosse
4/20/15 Serra High School 9 1 W
4/21/15 Francis Parker 12 2 W
4/23/15 La Jolla Country Day 8 4 W

Girls Middle School Lacrosse
4/25/15 Coronado 9 8 W

Boys Varsity Volleyball
4/22/15 Del Lago Academy 3 0 W

Beyond the Ridge

 

Senior Parent Coffee on May 14th

The third in our transition to college series will cover the logistics and details parents can anticipate, once National Deposit Day is behind us.

Date: Thursday, May 14th

Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Place: Community Hall


Essay Workshops are underway in junior English classes, now through the first week of May.


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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

May 1st

International Exchange Hosting Meeting 

8 a.m.

 

Used Uniform sale

2 - 4 p.m.

 

May 3rd

Supper Club Year-End Party

5 p.m.

 

May 5th

Parents Association

General Meeting

8 a.m.

 

Middle School Travel Information Night

6:30 p.m.

 

May 6th

Senior Parent Dinner

6 p.m.

 

May 14th

Senior Parent College Guidance Coffee

7:30 - 9 a.m.

 

May 21st

Legally Blonde

7:30 p.m.

 

May 22nd

Legally Blonde

7:30 p.m.

 

May 23rd

Legally Blonde

2 p.m.

 

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