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In This Issue - March 9, 2017
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Each week, Pacific Ridge School invites you to enjoy a spontaneous view of school life.
Students discuss their course selections for next year.
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Reminder: No School March 13th
Faculty & Staff In-Service Day
Key Conversation on March 20th
 College Guidance will host its second Key Conversation focused on decision making and The Paradox of Choice. Student Support Services staff will be at the Harkness table to discuss all the factors that impact important choices. Open to all Pacific Ridge students and families. Please note the new date and time.
New Date: Monday, March 20th
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Place: East Reading Room
There's Still Time to Register!
The spring After-School Extension Program runs from mid-March through mid-May, and courses are open to both Pacific Ridge students and students from the larger community. Offerings include: Skateboarding & Filmmaking, Fashion & Jewelry Design, Tinkering Lab, Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons and Voice Lessons. Check it out! Click here for more information and to register.
California Scholarship Federation Deadlines
 Attention Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Applications for the California Scholarship Federation for Trimester 2 of the 2016-2017 school year are due by March 31st. Please return your forms to Ms. Serafini in the lobby of the Upper School building. Parents of sophomores, juniors and seniors, please check your email for more information about CSF requirements and deadlines.
NCAA Night on March 27th
 Pacific Ridge student-athletes and parents curious about the NCAA recruitment process are encouraged to attend a panel discussion on the evening of March 27. Panelists will discuss NCAA rules and regulations, timelines that affect different sports, tips on creating personal profiles, and outreach to coaches. The program will explain the guidance and resources available at Pacific Ridge to help families looking to take charge of the recruitment process. Date: Monday, March 27th
Location: East Reading Room
Reminder: Showcase of the Arts on Saturday
If you made advance reservations for Showcase of the Arts on March 11, the art show and dinner begin at 5:30 p.m. in Community Hall. This event is sold out.
Date: Saturday, March 11th
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Community Hall
Host an International Exchange Student!
 Interested in a truly global experience? Every year Pacific Ridge enrolls an international exchange student and seeks a host family for the school year. The exchange is coordinated by AFS, a leading international exchange organization that operates in more than 50 countries. Questions? Contact Jean Nassif at jnassif@pacificridge.org.
Birds' Nest is Now Open Wednesdays
In celebration of its new spring line, The Birds' Nest is now open every Wednesday after school in the Athletic Center. Students will be selling items out of their new permanent storefront as well as taking online orders. New merchandise includes shirts, sweatpants, and outerwear for the whole family! Proceeds are granted to other Service Learning groups in the Pacific Ridge community.
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Founding Week Marks Pacific Ridge's Beginnings
The school has come a long way from modular trailers! Starting on March 6, Founding Week honors the inspiration that breathed life into the origin of Pacific Ridge School and recognizes the way that this founding spirit continues to inspire the community. Click here to learn all about the celebration events. Want to volunteer? For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact Monique Benjamin at mbenjamin@pacificridge.org or 760-448-9866.
Founding Head of School, Dr. Eileen Mullady cuts the ribbon at the grand opening ceremony of Pacific Ridge School on August 30, 2007.
Community Celebrates with Contest and Song
Community Life today was full of founding spirit! Student representatives were chosen from each grade to participate in a founding week trivia game, including questions such as "what was the school's very first name?" - it was North County Day School. The seniors won a grade-level pizza party for having the most correct answers. Afterwards, faculty held a mock Harkness discussion and broke out into a founding week-themed version of Journey's Don't Stop Believing. Dr. Wright and Dr. Rosenwong had rocking solos (violin and electric guitar, respectively) and students all joined in at the end! Think you might know the answers to the quiz? Click here!
Dr. Ogle hosts the trivia quiz.
Looking to the crowd for help with answers Dr. Wright jams to Journey. Watch a video clip of the celebration on Facebook here.
Next Week is Arts Week - Showcase of the Arts March 11
The arts are alive and well at Pacific Ridge School. Next week will celebrate the art programs at Pacific Ridge, from vocal ensemble to visual arts to dance. Showcase of the Arts kicks off the week on Saturday, March 11.
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A Million Knots Fashion Show Raises Nearly $10,000 for Girls' Education in India
Students in the service learning group A Million Knots turned the athletic center into a catwalk Friday night, all for a good cause. Nearly 300 people attended Rajasthan Rising on March 3 to help raise funds for girls' education in India. After a delicious dinner prepared by Bombay Coast, attendees heard from speakers representing Project Concern International, WomanCare Global and the service learning group Liberty in North Korea. The show was powered by service learning group Alternative Energy Sources and other service groups were on-hand to spread awareness of different causes. Notes of Hope and On Pointe entertained audiences and then a dozen Pacific Ridge students modeled student-designed outfits inspired by Indian culture. Funds will continue to support the A Million Knots School in Rajasthan and a vocational school in New Delhi.
The fashions were modern takes on traditional Indian styles.
A Million Knots group leaders (from left) Aliya Abudawas '18, Paige Hellinger '17, Mirai Patel '17, Madeline Forgey '18 and Emily Regnery '19 spearheaded the event.
Seniors Wax Nostalgic at 100-Day Dinner
March 7 marked an important milestone for members of the Class of 2017 - only 100 days from that date remain before Commencement and the end of their time at Pacific Ridge. Seniors and faculty celebrated the day with a festive dinner in the West Reading Room. Students reminisced, broke out in song and even rolled the Reading Room piano in for an impromptu performance! After the dinner, the class cheered a slideshow that paired baby pictures of each senior with amusing photos from their teenage years.
Feminists United Celebrates International Women's Day
March 8 was International Women's Day and students in the new student club Feminists United celebrated with posters of influential women. The hand-made posters share a quick biography of women throughout history who have contributed to cultural, political and technical progress including Queen Elizabeth I, Frida Kahlo and the NASA mathematicians that were featured in Hidden Figures.
Club leader Elena Scott '17 puts up a poster.
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Ms. O'Brien's Pick: Find out why science teacher Liz O'Brien's favorite book is Cormac McCarthy's The Road.
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Middle School Students Learn About Algebra's Beginnings
During the Middle Ages, Baghdad was a flourishing intellectual center for mathematical development. To complement the middle schoolers study of the Islamic Revolution, Ms. Zerlaut and Ms. Mudaliar's math classes did an exercise in radial symmetry which is predominant in Islamic Art. Working with a compass and ruler, students created tessellations which represent the infinite nature of Allah. Their unique artwork complements their reading of Persepolis in English.
Bilingual Spark Session Speaker Shares Exciting Stories
Carnations and roses may not sound dangerous, but business owner Frank Biddle has plenty of exciting stories to share about his dealings in Colombia, Honduras and El Salvador, where he sources flowers. Students took part in the first ever foreign language SPARK session on March 1 at which Mr. Biddle, a Pacific Ridge parent, spoke with students in Spanish about his experience traveling extensively through South America for his flower business. He discussed challenges he faced in different countries and how being bi-lingual has opened up many opportunities for him.
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New Ocean Blue Spreads Awareness of Ocean Pollution
Members of New Ocean Blue visited Capri Elementary School on February 28 to spread awareness to students about ocean pollution. The group's mission is to educate students about the negative effects trash has on marine life and to promote conservation efforts. The elementary school students had a great time learning how to protect the ocean!
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 Next Parent Walking Club is Tomorrow
Join the Walking Club tomorrow, March 10 for a walk around the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Course. If you can, stay after for coffee and refreshments at Thyme in the Ranch.
Date: Friday, March 10th
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Thyme in the Ranch,16905 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe 92091
Book Club Meets on Monday, March 20th
Join us for what promises to be a memorable literary discussion of two interesting 'modern Shakespeare' stories: Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood (a modern retelling of The Tempest) and Nutshell by Ian McEwan (a short novel narrated by a "baby-to-be or not to be" who is also Hamlet).
Date: Monday, March 20th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge School Library
Build and Engage Within Our Pacific Ridge Community Through the Parents Association!
The Parents Association is actively looking for parents to lead or join various standing committees and activities and to join our board. Participating is an easy, fun way to meet other parents and offers opportunities to interact with students and staff in short time segments regardless of what your schedule looks like. Contact parentsassociation@pacificridge.org if you are interested in learning more!
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Girls Varsity Basketball Play in CIF Championships
On March 2nd Girls Varsity Basketball put on a bleacher-stomping performance against Maranatha Christian in the CIF Girls Basketball Finals. Reid Dinning and Kimberly Cheung each scored 20 points and all 9 players played integral minutes in the game. In the end Firebirds lost by 7, but Coach VanderHorst said the team left everything on the court and gave the fans plenty to cheer about.
Upcoming Home Games
Schedules are subject to change. Please check
03/14/17
3:30 p.m. Boys JV Volleyball vs El Camino
4:45 p.m. Boys Varsity Volleyball vs El Camino
03/15/17
5:30 p.m. Boys MS-A Lacrosse vs San Marcos B
03/16/17
3:30 p.m. Girls MS- A Basketball vs San Diego Jewish Academy
4:30 p.m. Girls MS- B Basketball vs San Diego Jewish Academy
03/17/17
4:00 p.m. Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs Rancho Bernardo
Anderson Lee Makes All-Tournament Team
Anderson Lee '17 made All-Tournament Team for the Volleyball Varsity Lions Tournament hosted by Sweetwater High School. The team notched an impressive 4-1 record, losing in the quarter finals to eventual tournament winner Otay Ranch.
See our new Sports Scores section below.
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Senior Parent Coffee Touched on Support
On March 3, the College Guidance Office met with senior parents and discussed managing the wait for admission decisions and how to engage in conversation about enrollment options and financial aid. Meetings in March and April will touch on anticipating the seniors transition to college and managing this exciting second-half of senior year.
Alumni Ambassadors Needed
Hey alumni, do you love your college? Pacific Ridge alumni who are interested in becoming an ambassador for their college or university should fill out this survey. This will help current Pacific Ridge students as they research and visit schools.
Expert on Standardized Testing Holds Primer
Adam Ingersoll, founder of Compass Prep in LA and a trusted expert in all aspects of standardized testing, will share his extensive knowledge about the SAT, the ACT, Subject Testing, colleges and concordance tables, optimal timing, and the latest insights on recent changes to the tests. This program is strongly suggested for sophomores and their parents but open to all students and families.
Date: Tuesday, March 14th
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: East Reading Room
Key Conversation: Decision Making & The Paradox of Choice
See New and Noteworthy section for more information.
Date: Monday, March 20th
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: East Reading Room
Out-of-State College Night Highlights National Schools
More than 40 college admission officers representing out-of-state colleges and universities will review reasons Californians choose to attend college in states other than California, including the cost benefit and signature programs of their various institutions. This program is recommended for sophomores and juniors but open to all Upper School students and families. A small college fair will follow in the West Reading Room.
Date: Monday, March 20th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: East Reading Room
See upcoming key College Guidance dates here in Haiku.
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Girls Varsity Basketball
CIF Semi Finals
02/28/17 Monarch School 39 31 W
CIF Finals
03/02/17 Maranatha Christian 61 68 L
Boys Varsity Tennis
02/28/17 Rancho Buena Vista High 11 5 W
Boys Varsity Lacrosse
03/03/17 Valley Center 10 7 W
Boys MS- A Lacrosse
03/04/17 Penasquitos B I 8 4 W
Girls Middle School Lacrosse
03/04/17 San Dieguito Academy 10 14 L
Boys Varsity Volleyball
03/03/17 - Lions Tournament 4-1, 5th place
Chula Vista High School 25-12 W, 25-7 W
Hoover High School 22-25 L, 25-21 W, 15-12 W
Santana High School 25-13 W, 25-19 W
03/04/17
Classical Academy 25-8 W, 25-14 W
Otay Ranch High School 17-25 L, 21-25 L
Girls Varsity Beach Volleyball
03/02/17 San Dieguito Academy 1 2 L
Coed Varsity Track
03/04/17
Mount Carmel Field and Distance Invite
Olivia Carter; 10th place; Long Jump
Hannah Maerowitz; 15th place; Long Jump
Hannah Maerowitz; 18th place; Triple Jump
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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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March 11th
Showcase of the Arts
5:30 p.m.
March 13th
No School
March 14th
Standardized Testing Primer
4:30 p.m.
March 20th
Key Conversations
3:30 p.m.
Out-of-State College Night
6:30 p.m.
March 27th
NCAA College Night
6:30 p.m.
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