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In This Issue - October 27th, 2016
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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
Fans cheer the Firebirds to victory at last week's volleyball games.
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Admissions Open House on October 29th
Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge Campus
RSVP: Click here or contact Admissions Assistant Jennifer Contreras at [email protected] or 760-448-9841.
More information: Click here to learn more about the application process.
 Middle School Gives Thanks With Food Drive
The Middle School has partnered with Feeding San Diego to run a "Giving Thanks" food drive from now until November 16. The donations will help support Feeding San Diego's backpack program which helps over 1,700 San Diego kids in need of food assistance during weekends and vacations. The recommended items to donate are 15 oz. cans of chicken, tomato, or vegetable soup, 15 oz. cans of vegetables or fruit and 1 lb. packages of whole wheat pasta. Students can bring their donations to school and give them to their advisor. Thank you for your donations!
Reminder: Upper School Halloween Dance on October 28th
Date: Friday, October 28th
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge School campus
Cost: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
Reminder: Middle School Halloween Dance on October 29th
Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge School campus
Middle School Music & Dance Concert on November 7th
Middle School musicians and dancers showcase their talents across  a range of genres and styles. Parents, students, friends, and the greater community are welcome!
Date: Monday, November 7th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: PRS Athletic Center
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Click here to read an article, with video footage, on how one British
 school is emphasizing "oracy," or the art of speaking, alongside math and literacy.
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Little Free Libraries Continue to Spread
On October 19th, Upper School Spanish 3 & 4 students traveled to the Carlsbad Barrio, where they visited with the area's community museum at Lola's Deli, and spoke with longtime community members Ofie Escobedo and her daughter, Teri. The conversation, conducted in Spanish, centered around the history of Carlsbad. Students plan to follow up their visit by decorating and installing three Little Free Libraries, a continuation of a project begun earlier in the year by Pacific Ridge faculty and staff.
Sketching designs for the Little Free Libraries
Profe Brady, Sr. Betzala and Sra. Shrivastava with Ofie Escobedo and her daughter, Teri Chalfant.
Latest Ridge Report Available
Check out the latest issue of the Ridge Report, published by the Newspaper & Journalism club, where you will learn about co-ed JV Water Polo and the Ping Pong club. Password = firebird.
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Mercedes-Benz Designer Talks Car Concepts It takes decades to develop a car from concept to production, and Head Designer of Advanced Design at Mercedes-Benz, Christopher Rhoades, gave design students a sneak peek at what they can expect to see in the distant future. On October 21, he spoke to students in 3D Design & Prototyping, Advanced Design and Middle School Design & Programming Skills about turning his knack for drawing into a career with Mercedes Benz, highlighting some past and present projects. Students learned about the challenges of designing within practical limits as well as the creative freedom that designing fantasy cars allows.
Acting Workshop Compares On-Camera Work to the Stage "The camera is your best friend," actor Anthony McMurray enthused to Advanced Acting & Directing students, "it will follow you everywhere." On October 21, the Academic Advisor to the New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts worked with theater students to highlight the difference between acting on the stage and in front of the camera. As part of the workshop, students performed monologues on camera, which were then played back for analysis and discussion. 
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| Service Learning in the Field |
New Service Learning Group: Raptor Rehab
Raptor Rehab, a new Upper School Service Learning group supports the care of injured birds of prey throughout Southern California. On October 25, Aireo Shipman from Project Wildlife visited the group to discuss his work and guide students as they began building an aviary for "Squeaks", a two year-old red-tailed hawk who is being rehabilitated and needs a permanent home. The aviary will be built on campus in pieces, then assembled and installed in its permanent location in Ramona. Students will get a chance to meet Squeaks when he visits campus in November.
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8th Grade Parent Party Rescheduled
Due to conflicts related to the upcoming Halloween weekend, the party will be rescheduled for another date. Stay tuned!
Early Registration 'Discount' Deadline for PRS Trotters
Register for the Oceanside Turkey Trot here by November 1st for a discount and to support the Parents Association. Click on the  box that says "Send $5 of your registration to an Oceanside school or charity," and select PACIFIC RIDGE SCHOOL from the drop down menu (there is no extra fee - this is part of your entry fee). Final registration is on November 21st.
Supper Club Happy Hour Event on November 6th
Enjoy a tasty flight and appetizers as you mingle with other Supper Club members ($12 per person). Check your email for an eVite and your Supper Club group assignments. Questions? Email [email protected]. Date: Sunday November 6th
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Culver Beer Company, 2719 West Loker, Carlsbad
Update: Family Community Service Projects November 7th - December 4th
Book Club Meeting on Monday, November 28th
We welcome new readers and encourage previous attendees to join us at this social gathering, where we will discuss A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman.
Date: Monday, November 28th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge School Library
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Amira Parker '18 Rows in Head of the Charles
Amira represented the San Diego Rowing Club in the Women's Youth Fours at the Head of Charles Regatta in Boston last weekend. Her team finished in 3rd place out of 85 boats in the historic regatta. Way to go, Amira!
Amira (second from right) with teammates
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Home Games, Week of October 31st
Schedules are subject to change. Please check
11/1/16
TBA Girls Varsity Tennis - League Individuals
3:30 p.m. Coed 8 Blue Flag Football
3:30 p.m. Girls MS - A Volleyball
4:30 p.m. Girls MS - B Volleyball
11/2/16
TBA Girls Varsity Tennis - League Individuals
TBA Girls Varsity Volleyball - CIF First Round
3:30 p.m. Coed MS Cross Country @ San Dieguito
3:30 p.m. Coed MS - White Flag Football
3:30 p.m. Coed Junior Varsity Water Polo
4:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Water Polo
11/3/16
TBA Girls Varsity Tennis - League Individuals
11/4/16
TBA Girls Varsity Tennis - League Individuals
11/5/16
Girls Varsity Volleyball - Quarterfinals
Senior Julia Gonda featured in San Diego Union Tribune
Click here to read about the Firebird and her tennis career at Pacific Ridge.
Pacific Ridge Hosts Frosh Firebird Classic Volleyball Tourney
Last weekend, Pacific Ridge hosted its first-ever Frosh volleyball tournament, fielding 12 teams of varying divisions in a competitive day-long volley-fest. Play started at 8:00 a.m., with each team playing at least four matches. The tough pool play in the morning prepared the Firebirds to finish the day with a flourish, beating Tri-City Christian in a decisive two game victory. Way to go, Firebirds!
Athletes of the Week, October 27th
Jed Queen '22 has placed first in every one of his five cross country meets this year. Lynnlee Duck-Reynolds '17 has represented Pacific Ridge in cross country 21 times and has improved her pace each and every time. Go Firebirds!
Scores:
Coed Varsity Cross Country
10/21/16 Mt. Sac Invitational
Girls Placed 3rd of 6 teams
Kimberly Cheung: 2nd with 20:36
Lynnlee Duck Reynolds: 3rd with 20:53
Boys placed 7th of 19th teams
Coed MS Cross Country
10/19/16 @ Horizon Prep
Boys placed 1st of 5 teams
Jed Queen: 1st place with 9:08
Baylor Pond: 4th place with 9:35
Girls placed 3rd of 5 teams
Riley Bender: 1st place with 8:59
Coed 8 Blue Flag Football
10/20/16 Maranatha Christian 0 20 L
Coed MS - White Flag Football
10/20/16 Maranatha Christian 0 0 T
Girls Varsity Tennis
10/18/16 La Jolla Country Day School 5 13 L
Girls JV Tennis
10/19/16 Francis Parker 7 2 W
Boys Varsity Water Polo
10/18/16 Del Norte HS (San Diego) 2 13 L
10/21/16 High Tech High - SD 13 11 W
Coed JV Water Polo
10/18/16 Del Norte HS (San Diego) 2 13 L
10/21/16 High Tech High - SD 4 12 L
Girls Varsity Volleyball
10/19/16 La Jolla Country Day 3 1 W
10/21/16 Francis Parker 3 1 W
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball
10/19/16 La Jolla Country Day 1 2 L
10/21/16 Francis Parker 2 0 W
Girls MS - A Volleyball
10/19/16 Maranatha Christian 2 0 W
10/21/16 Rancho Santa Fe MS 2 0 W
Girls MS - B Volleyball
10/19/16 Maranatha Christian 2 0 W
10/20/16 Rancho Santa Fe MS 2 1 W
Girls Frosh Volleyball
10/19/16 La Jolla Country Day School 0 2 L
10/21/16 Francis Parker 2 1 W
10/22/16 Frosh Firebird Classic @ Pacific Ridge
Academy of Our Lady of Peace 0 2 L
Point Loma 0 2 L
Rancho Buena Vista 0 2 L
Tri-City Christian 2 0 W
Girls MS - White Volleyball
10/19/16 San Diego Jewish Academy 2 0 W
10/20/16 Rancho Santa Fe MS 2 0 W
Girls MS - Blue Volleyball
10/19/16 San Diego Jewish Academy 1 2 L
10/20/16 Rancho Santa Fe MS 2 0 W
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College Representatives Are On Their Way:
Week of 31 October
Loyola University New Orleans, Willamette University, Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Lehigh University, Lynn University, University of the Pacific, University of San Diego, Reed College, Landmark College
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
USC's annual open house program, including a Portfolio Forum where aspiring visual artists and designers can get feedback from faculty. Registration required. Click here for more information.
Date: October 30th
Place: USC campus, Los Angeles
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
November 4th is Registration Deadline for ACT + Writing
Click here to register and for more information.
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| New Faculty & Staff Snapshot |
Hilaire O'Hallaron - History
Favorite/Most recent book? Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami or anything by David Sedaris
Favorite movie? The Princess Bride
Favorite sport? Horse back riding
Greatest indulgence? Chocolate
If you make her breakfast? Anything with bacon
In her free time? Reading, hiking, camping
Dream Vacation? To sit on a deserted island and read
Home Town? Los Angeles, CA by way of Richmond, VA
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 Carlsbad Student Leader Academy Taking Applications
Carlsbad residents, grades 9-12 are invited to apply online for the Winter session of the Carlsbad Student Leader Academy. The 10-week program develops emerging youth leaders through civic education and community projects. The application process and program are free, and applications are due by November 28th. For more information click here.
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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.
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October 28th
Upper School
Halloween Dance
6 - 9 p.m.
October 29th
Admissions Open House
1 - 4 p.m.
Middle School Halloween Dance
6 - 8 p.m.
October 31st
Halloween Parade
November 2nd
PSAT
Grades 10 & 11
8 a.m. - noon
November 7th
Middle School
Music & Dance Concert
7 p.m.
November 11th
NO SCHOOL
Veteran's Day
November 14th
Theater Class Performances
6 p.m.
WeCare Speaker
Ron Lieber
7 p.m.
November 15
Senior Parent Coffee
7:30 - 9 am
November 24th
Oceanside Turkey Trot
6:45 a.m.
November 28th
Book Club
7 p.m.
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PRS Student Newspaper
Password: firebird
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