In This Issue - October 15, 2015 
Snapshot from the Ridge

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


Ready, aim, splash: Mr. Bray takes his turn in the hot seat 
for Fall Fest's faculty dunk tank!

Bulletin Board

Upper and Middle School Social Events on October 30th
Middle School: Middle School students are invited to a Halloween-themed dance, movie, and activity night featuring pumpkin bowling, mystery boxes, and a photo booth! Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. This event is free.
Date: Friday, October 30th 
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Middle School Reading Room

Upper School: Upper School students are invited to a Halloween dance! School-appropriate costumes are encouraged. Food and candy will be provided.
Date: Friday, October 30th
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Mullady Hall
Cost: $7 pre-sale, $10 at the door
 
Admissions Open House on October 24th
Applications are now available for families interested in applying to Pacific Ridge for the 2016-2017 school year. The first Admissions Open House is on Saturday, October 24th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with presentations followed by campus tours. Interested in attending an Open House event? To RSVP, please contact Admissions Assistant Tiffany Murphy at 760-448-9841 or tmurphy@pacificridge.org. Or, click here to RSVP online and to learn more about the application process.   


Performing Arts Showcase on November 7th!
Come celebrate the arts at Pacific Ridge at the annual Performing Arts Showcase on November 7th. Prepare to be impressed by Pacific Ridge's talented singers, actors, dancers, musicians, and more. Seating is reserved, and tickets go on sale next week. Please check next week's e-newsletter, or the Arts page on Haiku for the ticket link.
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Athletic Center Court Theater

Global Vantage Issue 11 is Hot Off the Press!
The theme of Pacific Ridge's Global Vantage Issue 11 is Conflict, and includes articles about political strife in Northern Ireland, Mali, and Greece, a photo story about the recent protests in Ukraine, and personal essays on using yoga and nature to remain grounded in a conflicted world. The student-run magazine, with articles written by authors both within the Pacific Ridge community and across the world, can be picked up free of charge on-campus, but regular readers are encouraged to support Global Vantage by signing up for an annual subscription. Subscription funds help cover printing costs and support this year's Global Vantage social action project in Papua New Guinea.

Global Vantage Issue 11 includes a photo story with images
from the front lines of the Ukraine conflict.

New and Noteworthy

Good Causes and Good Times Found at Fall Fest 
Pacific Ridge families and friends braved the heat on Saturday, October 10th to support student service learning groups and clubs while celebrating the changing seasons. Attendees enjoyed perennial Fall Fest favorites such as the bake sale, faculty dunk tank, musical performances, and the silent auction; all while learning about, and contributing to, worthwhile causes. Thank you to all of the hard-working volunteers, students and staff who continue to make Fall Fest a cherished community event.


The New Haven Night Shelter service-learning group sold cotton candy 
and cookies with ice cream to raise funds for a shelter in South Africa. 


A Million Knots, a service-learning group dedicated to providing educational opportunities to underprivileged girls in India, offered Henna tattoos. 


The Robotics Club hosted an open build session to inspire 
kids to pursue engineering and robotics.


Student performers, including this sibling duo, kept the Fall Fest crowd cheering.

Richard Lederer Shares Love of Language 
Last week's Community Life guest, wordplay wizard Richard Lederer, left students and faculty laughing, groaning, and scratching their heads over his mastery of language. Lederer is a speaker, teacher, and author of more than 30 books about grammar, oxymorons, anagrams, and more. He read several pun-filled excerpts from his latest book, Monsters Unchained, then shared his personal journey from an unhappy pre-med student to a joyful and fulfilled "verbivore." Following his presentation, Lederer stopped by several English classes, where he joined discussions about poetry and fiction, and answered students' questions about his life and career.  



Curricular Adventures 

Anatomy Students Dig Into Osteology  
Make no bones about it, students in Mr. Kelso's Anatomy & Physiology class aren't afraid to get a little messy for the sake of science. Last week, students donned aprons and gloves and got to work cutting, prodding, and examining a variety of fresh cow bone specimens. The class has been learning about the many cells and tissues that form the dynamic bone structure, and students were excited to have a hands-on opportunity to explore the diaphysis, periosteum, and other parts of the bone's anatomy.  



Service Learning In The Field

Animal Allies Helps Promote 'Howl-o-ween' Adoptions
Middle School Service Learning's Animal Allies want the dogs and cats at Carlsbad's Department of Animal Services to get the sweet treat of adoption this Halloween season. Last week, students participated in a festive, promotional photo shoot that will be used to introduce these furry friends to prospective families. Students have been working with staff and getting to know the animals during weekly visits to the shelter. The group helps with feedings, cleans cages and kennels, and is learning about the homeless animal problem, spaying and neutering, responsible pet ownership and animal safety.   





Parents Association 

 
Thank You For Making Fall Fest A Success!
The Parents Association greatly appreciates everyone who helped make this year's Fall Fest a success - the students who shared information about their clubs and service learning activities; the performers; the parents who devoted time and energy to organize, decorate, and work at the event; the generous donors for the raffle, silent auction, and the bake sale; the faculty & staff members who helped the event run smoothly and those who were willing to take the plunge in the dunk tank; the food vendors; and all the attendees! Supporting the efforts of Pacific Ridge's service learning groups and clubs means supporting a variety of organizations who are dedicated to making this world a better place. 

Save The Date for Grade-Level Parent Parties
Grade-level parties are a great opportunity to meet and get to know other parents in your child's grade. Invitations have been sent out for the 7th and 11th-grade parties. If you did not receive one, please email parentsassociation@pacificridge.org. An invitation to the 10th-grade party will be sent a few weeks prior to the event. The 12th-grade parent party date will be announced soon.
7th Grade: Saturday, October 24th, early evening (TBD)
10th Grade: Sunday, December 6th (TBD)
11th Grade: Friday, October 23rd (TBD)

Walking Club on October 30th
The Walking Club's next walk will take place on Friday, October 30th. All are welcome! Additional details, including the location and meeting time will be published in next week's newsletter. 

Supper Club Kick-Off Event on November 1st 
Supper Club participants will receive their group assignments soon. In the meantime, please mark your calendar for a special social event to celebrate the start of Supper Club.
Date: Sunday, November 1st
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Wine Loft at the Forum: 911 Calle Barcelona, Suite 151, Carlsbad

Parent Book Club Meeting on November 16th
On November 16th, the Pacific Ridge Parent Book Club will meet to discuss The Children's Crusade, by Ann Packer. The Book Club is open to all parents,and we hope to see you there!
Date: Monday, November 16th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Pacific Ridge School Library

Sports on the Ridge

 
"Fight Night" Athletics Spirit Event on October 23rd 
Wanted: Loud and proud Firebird fans ready to cheer varsity and junior varsity volleyball on to victory during October 23rd home matches against La Jolla Country Day! Bring family, friends, and your appetite - Craft Your Own will be on hand selling pizza and salad, and the first $500 worth of food purchases will be on the house, compliments of Pacific Ridge Athletics. Don't forget to deck out in Firebird black and blue - Fight Night shirts will be sold during lunch next week for $15, The Birds' Nest will be selling spirit wear during the games, and Club Firebird will set up spirit stations with face paint and temporary tattoos. The junior varsity game starts at 4:00 p.m., with the varsity game to following at 5:30 p.m. 

Coach Dahl Featured In Volleyball USA Magazine 
Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach Aly Dahl is featured in the Fall 2015 edition of Volleyball USA Magazine. In the article, "5 Keys to Anticipating What Will Happen Next," Coach Dahl discusses the importance of preparation, the benefits of using video as a teaching tool, and the advantages of analyzing players' habits. Dahl is the only high school coach featured in the story. U.S Women's National Team Technical Coordinator Joe Trinsey, University of Georgia Women's Head Coach Lizzy Stemke, Loyola Marymount University Head Beach Coach John Mayer, and professional beach volleyball player Heather Hughes also contributed to the article. 


Home Games, Week of October 19th
Schedules are subject to change. Please check Schedulestar 
regularly for the most accurate information.

10/20/15
3:30 p.m. 
Coed 8 "Blue" Flag Football vs. San Diego Jewish Academy 
Girls Middle School 'A' Volleyball vs. Rancho Santa Fe 
Girls Middle School "White" Volleyball vs. Rancho Santa Fe 

4:30 p.m. 
Coed 7 "Blue" Flag Football vs. San Diego Jewish Academy 
Girls Middle School 'B' Volleyball vs. Rancho Santa Fe 
Girls Middle School "Blue" Volleyball vs. Rancho Santa Fe 

10/22/15
3:30 p.m. - Coed 8 "White" Flag Football vs. Santa Fe Christian Schools
4:30 p.m. - Coed 7 "White" Flag Football vs. Santa Fe Christian Schools

10/23/15
4:00 p.m. - Girls JV Volleyball vs. La Jolla Country Day School
5:30 p.m. - Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. La Jolla Country Day School 







Scores:

Coed Varsity Cross Country
10/8/15 Maranatha Invitational
Girls: Lynlee Duck-Reynolds - 1st place; Lauren Lipman - 7th place
Boys: Travis Headapohl - 1st place; Christian Yun - 4th place

Coed Middle School Cross Country
10/7/15 3rd North Meet at Rancho Carrillo Park
Girls: Riley Bender - 1st place; Zoe Erturk - 3rd place
Boys: Thomas Hughes - 3rd place; Mitchell Oeth - 10th place

Coed 7 'Blue' Flag Football
10/6/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 7 14 L
10/8/15 San Diego Jewish Academy 13 0 W

Coed 7 'White' Flag Football
10/8/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 0 18 L

Coed 8 'Blue' Flag Football
10/6/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 18 24 L
10/8/15 San Diego Jewish Academy 26 0 W

Girls Varsity Tennis
10/6/15 La Jolla Country Day School 5 13 L
10/8/15 The Bishop's School 3 15 L 

Girls JV Tennis
10/7/15 University City High School 5 4 W

Boys Varsity Water Polo
10/5/15 Santana High School 5 18 L
10/9/15 Bonita Vista High School 3 13 L
             Escondido High School 5 17 L 

Girls Varsity Volleyball
10/6/15 La Jolla Country Day School 3 2 W
10/8/15 Francis Parker School 1 3 L

Girls JV Volleyball
10/6/15 La Jolla Country Day School 2 0 W
10/8/15 Francis Parker School 0 2 L

Girls Middle School 'A' Volleyball
10/6/15 Horizon Prep 2 0 W
10/9/15 Tri-City Christian Schools 2 1 W

Girls Middle School 'B' Volleyball
10/6/15 Horizon Prep 2 0 W
10/9/15 Tri-City Christian Schools 2 0 W

Girls Middle School 'White' Volleyball
10/6/15 Horizon Prep 2 0 W
10/9/15 Tri-City Christian Schools 2 0 W

Girls Middle School 'Blue' Volleyball
10/6/15 Horizon Prep 2 0 W
10/9/15 Tri-City Christian Schools 2 0 W

Girls Middle School 'Black' Volleyball
10/6/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 2 1 W
10/8/15 San Diego Jewish Academy 1 2 L

Girls Middle School 'Silver' Volleyball
10/6/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 1 2 L
10/8/15 San Diego Jewish Academy 1 2 L 

Beyond The Ridge

UC/CSU Workshop for Seniors on October 16th
College Guidance will conduct a page-by-page review for seniors interested in completing University of California and California State University applications. Seniors not needing UC/CSU assistance are still encouraged to come to school for application work, as all three counselors will be available to answer questions.
Date: Friday, October 16th 
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Community Hall

National College Fair and Regional Programs
 
Engage with Emory University 
Date: Sunday, October 18th
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: San Diego Jewish Academy 
Registration

College Representatives Are On The Way 

Week of October 19th  
Babson College; Bentley University; Clark University; College of Charleston; Emory University; Indiana University at Bloomington; Kalamazoo College; Lasell College; Lewis & Clark College; Muhlenberg College; Oregon State University; Providence College; Saint Mary's College; Seattle University; Simmons College; Stonehill College; Union College; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Miami; University of Oklahoma; University of Oregon; University of Puget Sound; University of St. Andrews; University of Utah; University of Vermont; Vanderbilt University; Wagner College; Washington University in St. Louis 

Week of October 26th
Arizona State University; Boston University; Davidson College; Drexel University; Franklin University Switzerland; Kenyon College; Macalester College; Miami University, Oxford; Pomona College; Rutgers University - New Burnswick; Southern Methodist University; The University of Alabama; University of Notre Dame; University of Rochester; University of Southern California

Class Notes

Thomas Peterschmidt '16 Honored as Eagle Scout
On September 24th, Pacific Ridge senior Thomas Peterschmidt was honored as an Eagle Scout, the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America, at a ceremony in Vista. Thomas, who has been scouting since fifth grade, has earned 21 merit badges over the course of his scouting career. For his Eagle Scout service project Thomas designed and built a shade structure over a bench at Batiquitos Lagoon. 



Melissa Ordas '16 Places Third at Del Mar International 
Congratulations to senior Melissa Ordas, who took third place in the Lewis Circle of Horses Low Child/Adult Jumper Classic at the Del Mar International Horse Show last week. Melissa has only been working with her new horse, Aria (Brown Eyed Girl), for a few weeks, but the duo is already establishing itself among an elite field of international horses and riders.  



New Faculty & Staff Snapshot
  

Craig Lowry, Spanish

Favorite or most recent, book? The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, by Haruki Murakami
Favorite movie? Pan's Labyrinth 
Favorite sport? College football - Go Irish!
Greatest indulgence? A comfy chair, a good book, and a cup of coffee 
If you make him breakfast? Eggs Benedict and a cappuccino
In his free time? Reads, learns, travels, swims, does yoga, and spends time with friends 
Dream vacation? Croatia
Home Town? Homewood, a suburb of Chicago


In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.

Pacific Ridge School | www.pacificridge.org

October 16th
NO SCHOOL

UC/CSU Workshop
 for Seniors
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
8:20 - 11:55 a.m.

October 19th
NO SCHOOL

October 23rd
Field Day

October 24th
Admissions Open House
1 - 4 p.m.

October 30th
Middle & Upper School
Social Events
6 p.m.

November 2nd
11th-Grade Parent Night
6:30 - 8 p.m.

November 7th
Performing Arts Showcase
7 p.m.

November 9th
NO SCHOOL
Veterans Day 

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