In This Issue - October 6th, 2016
Snapshot from the 
Ridge


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


Our Little Free Libraries are up! Mrs. Furlong and other staff members visited Carlsbad Village & the Barrio this week to fill them with books. Students and faculty will keep them stocked throughout the year.

Bulletin Board
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Coming Up Soon!
Teachers are looking forward to seeing you on October 10th, 13th, & 14th. Parents who filled out a preference survey should have received their session times via email on October 5th. Please contact Mrs. Serafini with any questions: jserafini@pacificridge.org.

No School on October 14th and 17th
No classes will be held on October 14 and 17 due to Parent/Student/Teacher conferences and a staff day.

   
TOMORROW: Tailgate Party & Volleyball Games!
Eat first, then cheer loudly for the Girls JV, Frosh, and Varsity Volleyball teams as they take on Tri-City Christian in a triple header. For a full list of Pacific Ridge Community Events you and your family can attend this school year, click here.
Date: Friday, October 7th
Time: Immediately after dismissal - JV and Frosh games start at 4:00 p.m.; Varsity game starts at 5:30 p.m.
Place: Right outside the Athletic Center

Admissions Applications Are Now Available 
Open House on Oct. 29th
Applications are now available for families interested in applying to Pacific Ridge for the 2017-2018 school year. The first Admissions Open House is on Saturday, October 29th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with presentations followed by campus tours. Interested in attending an Open House event? To RSVP, you can click  here or contact Admissions Assistant Jennifer Contreras at 760-448-9841 or jcontreras@pacificridge.org. Click here to learn more about the application process.   

Fall Fest is this weekend!
See you on Saturday for our annual Fall Fest celebration - food, fun, music, and more!
Date: Saturday, October 8th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge campus


E-Recycling Drive During Fall Fest on October 8th
Bring your old PCs, or PC parts and components, to the Tech Team booth when you come to Fall Fest this year. The Tech Team will properly decommission your PCs by following stringent industry standard data-wiping protocols.

Donate Your Used Cooking Oil to AES at Fall Fest!
Upper School Service Learning group Alternative Energy Sources (AES) is collecting waste oil to convert into a clean biodiesel product. Parents are encouraged to drop off vegetable or peanut oil at the AES table. Thank you! 

New & Noteworthy

Global Travel Highlights at Community Life
At Community Life on September 29, the school heard presentations about two of last year's 11th and 12th-grade trips. Students who traveled to Cambodia to study social justice described their visit to the Killing Fields, meetings with NGOs, a 7-day homestay in a rural island village, and what they learned about the complexities of poverty, tourism and volunteering. Students who designed their own trip to study Europe's refugee crisis explained how they planned and budgeted for the trip, described interviews they conducted with refugees and citizens in Italy and Germany, and showed a preview of the video documentary they will be sharing with the community. Juniors and seniors are submitting their interest surveys for 2017 global travel this week.





Tyler Chen '15, Cal Hyperloop Team Readying for Takeoff
We heard recently from Tyler Chen '15, who is part of the UC Berkeley Hyperloop Team, one of 22 chosen from more than 180 teams worldwide in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition. The team is working overtime on their next version of the pod design in order to be ready for January's Competition Weekend. To learn more about the project, click here. For a cool video explaining the Hyperloop and to make a much-appreciated donation, click here.



Curricular Adventures

The Power of Persuasion
Students in Mr. Decrop's Theory of Knowledge class capped a study of the Sophists and their influence on Plato, Aristotle and other political thinkers by examining the power of persuasion. Students researched persuasive devices and analyzed their use in contemporary media. Working with Mr. Masland, they then created their own persuasive media projects, which included video documentaries, commercials, public service announcements, print advertisements, political cartoons, and more. From pitching products to appealing for funds to fight Zika, the projects were persuasive, indeed!



Service Learning in the Field

TOSS Delivers for San Diego Schools
Upper School Service Learning group TOSS (Tools Organize Successful Students) helped students at three separate elementary schools start the year equipped when they delivered gently-used school supplies to Ibarra, Cherokee Point, and Edison Elementary Schools. Started four years ago by Pacific Ridge junior David Wiesley, TOSS is now a 501(c)3 non-profit that helps underfunded schools provide their students with the supplies they need to succeed academically. Last year, TOSS provided school supplies to over 3,500 children in San Diego. For more information, click here. 
 

The TOSS crew makes a delivery!

Class Notes

Ella Shreiner '21, Takes Part in Aladdin
Performer Ella Schreiner recently finished a run as Iago the Parrot, Jafar's sidekick, in J*Company Youth Theatre's production of Aladdin. This was her 13th production at J*Company, so she is accustomed to the grueling rehearsal schedule - two to three hours Monday through Thursday and four hours on Sundays. Ella will be playing Ursula in the upcoming Pacific Ridge Middle School musical, The Little Mermaid. Don't miss it!

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Parents Association 


Last Call For Fall Fest Parent Helpers!
With so many activities lined up including exciting raffle and silent auction items, a large bake sale and a newly added Sports Zone, Fall Fest promises to be as big and entertaining as ever! Please
bring your family and friends to come support our students! Of note:
  • The Pacific Ridge Tech Team is encouraging parents to bring old computers and parts to be properly decommissioned and re-purposed for those in need through their E-Recycling Drive.
  • Donate your used school uniforms at the Main Reception desk by Friday afternoon so they can be re-sold during Fall Fest.
  • Yes! we are still looking for parent helpers! Please see the list of openings at this link or email us at: parentsassociation@pacificridge.org.

Reminder of New Date/ New Time for Book Club Meeting
Book Club meets this Monday, October 10th, starting at 7:30pm. in the library. The book is The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts, by Joshua Hammer.  

Save The Date! NY Times Best-Selling Author Ron Leiber is Speaking on Monday, November 14th
Ron Lieber is the author of The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money, an instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller when it was released in 2015. Sponsored by WeCare, this local evening event is free and open to the whole Pacific Ridge community. More details coming soon!

Sports on the Ridge

Home Games, Week of October 10th
Schedules are subject to change. Please check 
Schedulestar regularly for the most accurate information.

10/10/16
4:00 p.m. Girls JV Volleyball vs. Bishop's 
4:00 p.m. Girls Frosh Volleyball vs. Bishop's
5:15 p.m. Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Bishop's

10/11/16
3:00 p.m. Coed 8 Blue Flag Football vs. Rancho Santa Fe
3:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Bishop's
3:30 p.m. Girls MS-A Volleyball vs. Santa Fe Christian
4:00 p.m. Coed 7 Blue Flag Football vs. Rancho Santa Fe
4:00 p.m. Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball vs. Santa Fe Christian
4:00 p.m. Girls Frosh Volleyball vs. Escondido Charter
4:30 p.m. Girls MS-B Volleyball vs. Santa Fe Christian
5:00 p.m. Coed MS - White Flag Football vs. Rancho Santa Fe
5:15 p.m. Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Santa Fe Christian

10/12/16
3:15 p.m. Boys JV Water Polo vs. Rancho Bernardo
3:30 p.m. Coed MS Cross Country @ Maranatha Christian
3:30 p.m. Girls MS-Blue Volleyball vs. Maranatha Christian
4:15 p.m. Boys Varsity Water Polo vs. Rancho Bernardo
4:30 p.m. Girls MS-White Volleyball vs. Maranatha Christian

10/13/16
3:00 p.m. Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Francis W. Parker
3:30 p.m. Coed Varsity Cross Country @ Mission Bay Park

10/14/16
TBA Girls Varsity Volleyball SoCal Invitational

10/15/16
TBA Girls Varsity Volleyball SoCal Invitational

Girls Varsity Volleyball Stays Strong in Phoenix
The Firebirds came home with the hardware! Last weekend's invitation-only NIKE Tournament of Champions in Phoenix included 96 teams and stiff competition. Pacific Ridge played seven matches within a 30-hour period, earning 3rd place in the Ruby Division. Led by seniors Ava Embry, Emma Price, and Taite Jorgenson, all nine players contributed in every match!



 
Athletes of the Week
 
Junior Max Ohlweiler has shown major improvements as his defense continues to support the Varsity Water Polo Team.
7th grader Kaz Veitas' determination and hard work paid off recently with two touchdowns. Way to go, Firebirds! 

Scores:
Boys JV Hockey
10/1/16 Chargers 4 6 L 

Coed Varsity Cross Country
9/30/16 Coach Downey Classic Invite: 5,000 m
Girls placed 4th of 10 teams
Kimberly Cheung: 2nd place with 20:02
Boys placed 4th of 10 teams

Coed Middle School Cross Country
9/28/16
Girls placed 3rd of 5 teams
Riley Bender: 1st place with 9:32 (1.5 miles)
Boys placed 1st of 5 teams
Jed Queen: 1st place with 9:35 (1.5 miles)

Coed 7 Blue Flag Football
9/27/16 Santa Fe Christian 7 6 W 
9/29/16 San Diego Jewish Academy 13 6 W

Coed 8 Blue Flag Football
9/27/16 Santa Fe Christian 0 14 L
9/29/16 San Diego Jewish Academy 13 6 W

Girls Varsity Tennis
9/29/16 Bishop's 6 12 L

Boys Varsity Water Polo
9/29/16 Olympian 8 16 L

Coed JV Water Polo
9/29/16 Olympian 3 10 L

Girls Varsity Volleyball
Nike Tournament of Champions
9/30/16 
Sahuaro 0 2 L
Emerald Ridge 1 2 L
O'Connor 0 2 L

10/1/16
Coronado 0 2 L
Western Anchorage 2 0 W
Mayfield 0 2 L
Sabino 2 0 W

Alumni News

Marc Hedrick '14 led Princeton to a fourth-place finish at the MacDonald Cup last on Sunday. Read about it here. 


Voja Maric '13 recently achieved his first career hat trick, helping Pomona-Pitzer defeat Caltech. Click here for the story. 


Beyond the Ridge

Don't Forget!
October 7th is the registration deadline for the November 5th SAT/Subject Tests at collegeboard.org.

College Representatives Are On Their Way:
Week of October 10th
University of Southern California, Wagner College, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, Pitzer College, New School NYC, SUNY Albany, Whitman College, University of Puget Sound, Brown University, University of Maryland, Northeastern University, Fairfield University, Indiana University, Colorado College, UC San Diego, Lewis & Clark College, Drew University, Emerson College, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art, Skidmore College, University of Miami

Week of October 18th
College of the Holy Cross, Washington University in St. Louis, Santa Clara University, Washington & Lee University, Babson College, High Point University, Hamilton College, Boston University, Becker College, Muhlenberg College, University of Oregon, Vassar College, Barnard College Simmons College, Assumption College, Merrimack College, Colorado State University, Lasell College, Stonehill College, Hofstra University, University of Florida, College of Charleston, George Washington University, University of Rochester, American University of Paris, Trinity University, Wake Forest University, University of Delaware, Macalester College

October 14 CSU/UC Application Workshop
The workshop begins with the CSU application, then moves to the UC application about 10:30 a.m. Students have a great opportunity to work with all three guidance counselors.
Date: October 14th
Place: Community Hall
Time: 8:30 a.m.

Regional Programs: 
Please visit the College Guidance page on PowerSchool/Haiku for campus programming notes and a complete list of upcoming regional info sessions.
 
University of Southern California
Date: Sunday, October 9th
Place: San Diego Marriott La Jolla, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Click here to register. 

Cal Tech
Date: Sunday, October 9th
Place: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, SD
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Click here to register. 

Emerson College
Date: Thursday, October 13th
Place: Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way, SD
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Click here to register. 

Washington University in St. Louis
Date: Sunday, October 16th
Place: Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, 901 Camino Del Rio, SD
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Click here for more information. 

University of Chicago
Date: October 17th
Place: Academy of Our Lady of Peace, 4860 Oregon St, SD
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Click here to register.

New Faculty & Staff Snapshot

 Omar El Maaroufi - Math

Favorite/Most recent book? Cry, The Beloved Country, by Alan Paton
Favorite movie? City of God
Favorite sport? Basketball and boxing
Greatest indulgence? Dessert
If you make him breakfast? Fresh baguette, salted butter, and black coffee
In his free time? Traveling
Dream Vacation? Riviera
Home Town? If he had to choose one city as his hometown, he would choose Paris, where he attended high school. He also lived in Ouagadougou, Riyadh, Islamabad, and Washington, DC while growing up.


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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October 7th
PRS Community Event
Tailgate Party and Volleyball Games
3 p.m.

October 8th
Fall Fest
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

October 10th
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
4 - 7 p.m. 

Parent Book Club
7:30- 9 p.m. 

October 13th
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
4:50 - 8:15 p.m.

October 14th
NO SCHOOL
Parent/Student/Teacher
Conferences
8:20 - 11:55 a.m.

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

October 17th
NO SCHOOL 
Staff Day 

October 29th
Admissions Open House
1-4 p.m.

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