Students participated in a school-wide book break last Thursday.
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New Student Admissions Applications Due Tomorrow
The deadline for submitting admissions applications for Pacific Ridge School's 2019-2020 academic year is Friday, February 1. Please contact the admissions office at 760-448-9841 with any questions.
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Firebird Tailgate Tomorrow!
Come join the fun on Friday, February 1 when we celebrate Firebird athletics with games, giveaways, activities, a taco food truck (free tacos for students) and more. The theme is glow-out so wear your neon! The Parents Association will be boosting spirit during all four afternoon/evening games vs. Maranatha Christian: Boys Varsity Soccer, Boys JV Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball and Boys Varsity Basketball. For an added incentive to students, if 50 students pack the stands at each game, the whole school will earn a free dress day. The festivities begin after school.
Be a Firebird fan!
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February 1st
Blood Drive
8 a.m.
Firebird Tailgate
3 p.m.
February 2nd
10th, 11th & 12th-Grade Social Meet-ups
6:30 p.m.
February 11th
Renee Jain Speaker Event
6:30 p.m.
February 14th
Senior Parent Coffee
7:30 a.m.
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Tune In to the Pep Rally on Facebook Live Tomorrow!
Join us for the
Facebook Live of the pep rally starting at about 2:20 p.m.
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Blood Drive Tomorrow, February 1st
The San Diego Blood Bank will be conducting a blood drive at Pacific Ridge, tomorrow February 1st. Parent participation is especially needed because the age of giving has been raised to 17. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting
here.
Date: Friday, February 1st
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center Parking area
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Upper School Winter Formal on February 2nd
Upper school students will enjoy a twirl through old Hollywood glamour at the Winter Formal on Saturday, February 2. Light refreshments will be offered. Tickets ($10) can still be purchased tomorrow in the upper school lunch area. Tickets at the door cost $15.
Date:
Saturday, February 2nd
Time:
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Place:
East and West Reading Rooms
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Reminder: Parents Association Speaker Series with Renee Jain on February 11th
Join us on Monday, February 11 for an informative presentation by Renee Jain, childhood resilience expert and founder of
GoZen. Understanding that stress is a part of life, Ms. Jain teaches parents and children how to transform the way they deal with stress to achieve a happy, balanced life. All members of the public are invited to attend this important and timely discussion.
Date: Monday, February 11th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge Campus
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Service Learning Group Hosting Book Drive
Students in service learning group Revere are collecting used book donations and new books which align with their mission of female empowerment. The students are hosting a drive to donate books to the Monarch School in San Diego, which supports students impacted by homelessness. The books on the registry all feature strong female protagonists and can be purchased
here
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Hands of Peace Looking for Host Families and Participants
Hands of Peace is an interfaith organization that empowers young people to raise their voices as leaders of change. Through the power of dialogue, Palestinian, Israeli and American teens partner to pursue peace, equality, freedom and justice. The annual summer program in Carlsbad runs from July 10 - 29, 2019 and we want you to be a part of it! Hands of Peace is currently looking for host families and participants for the summer program. Do you know a teen between the ages of 15 - 17? Or a family that would be willing to host a teen from the Middle East for 19 days? Apply online at:
www.handsofpeace.org.
For more information please contact Site Director Sarah Heirendt at
[email protected]
or 559-999-7066.
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Sign Up for Winter/Spring Season with Riptide Vocal Ensemble!
Back for another exciting season, Riptide is a vocal ensemble for singers ages 12-14, focusing on contemporary and popular music. Highlights for the spring season include a festival where Riptide is the featured choir, a music video and a trip to Disneyland. You won't want to miss it! Visit our
After-School Extension Program
page for more information and to register.
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Save the Date - A Million Knots Fashion Show on March 8th
Service Learning group A Million Knots is hosting a fashion show on campus on March 8 at 6:30 p.m.! Students in the service group have designed all the outfits which are being created at a girls vocational school in India. Money raised from the event will further the group's mission of bringing education to girls in India. Mark your calendar and bring your friends!
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Affinity Group Meets with Nonprofit, Delivers Donations
Affinity Group Latinx Unidos met with non-profit Border Angels CEO Enrique Morones on January 22 to deliver donations and learn more about U.S.-Mexico border relations. Through a supply drive, the group collected dozens of food cans, toilet paper, diapers, baby wipes, bedding and more for the nonprofit, which runs a shelter in Tijuana for people seeking asylum. Students were inspired to get involved after learning about the migrant caravans. “We saw a lot of people in need, it’s such a large group of people, and we wanted to help,” said Pacific Ridge senior Nataly Gandara. The students interviewed Mr. Morones about the difficulties migrants face and they plan to make short video clips to raise awareness in the community.
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Freaky Friday
a Hit With Audiences
The cast and crew of Freaky Friday wowed audiences at Palomar College over the weekend! Cast members showcased their impressive acting and vocal skills while the crew kept the performance running t a toe-tapping clip. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew, including leads sophomore Ella Shreiner and senior Hannah Le Beau, director Fredreka Irvine and the surprise faculty cameos! More photos are available
here
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Biology Students Learn About Population Growth
“You just had a baby!” Dr. Burckin told his ninth-grade biology students while they were pretending to be elk during a population growth simulation. With only a finite amount of resources available in their “environment,” students had to provide for their growing elk family. Afterwards, students graphed the carrying capacity in the environment and learned how density-independent and density-dependent population controls effect population growth.
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Middle School Students Test Local Water Quality
Students in the Sustainability service learning group visited Escondido Creek in Elfin Forest and Calavera Lake in Carlsbad to conduct water testing to better understand local water quality. Students tested for dissolved oxygen, nitrates and phosphates. Based on this data, students will discuss the water quality at both sites and talk about possible sources for pollution. The testing is part of a larger unit on water quality. Students have also met with leaders at I Love A Clean San Diego and Leucadia Wastewater District.
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Middle School Students Create Building Blocks for Preschoolers
Buzz, saw, sand and... voila! A building block! Middle schoolers created wooden building blocks on January 28, to bring to preschoolers at Head Start. Each week, the group visits preschoolers to read, play and form friendships. The blocks will make for a sweet Valentine's Day gift!
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Social Meetups on February 2nd!
Save the date for 10th, 11th & 12th-grade parent Social Meet Ups
on
Saturday February 2
at Draft Republic in Carlsbad,
6:30 p.m
.
Come socialize during Winter Formal!
10th, 11th & 12th grade parents are all welcome!
Book Club Meets Monday, February 25th
Our next book is
Educated,
by Tara Westover. The Book Club is open to all Pacific Ridge parents. Please join us!
Date
​: February 25th
Time
​: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place
​: Pacific Ridge School Library
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Senior Parent Coffee on Thursday, February 14th
Senior parents, join us for a special Valentine’s Day parent coffee. Counselors will discuss what to anticipate in the coming weeks now that applications are submitted, ways to engage in a healthy conversation during the waiting period, and comparing financial aid awards. There will be plenty of time to answer questions. A FAQ document will be emailed to senior parents and posted in Naviance following each coffee.
Date
: Thursday, February 14th
Time
: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Place
: Middle School Conference Room
Regional Receptions
Christian College Fair on February 25th
College fairs present opportunities for families to explore options.
Click
here
for more details about the location and colleges planning to attend.
This type of browsing is ideal for a 10th grader and parents.
Date
: Monday, February 25th
Time
: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place
: Christian Unified Schools, 2100 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon
For more on upcoming College Guidance key dates and regional information sessions, including registration information, please visit the College Guidance PowerSchool Learning page
here
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Hockey Club Has Memorable League Play in Anaheim
The Pacific Ridge Hockey Club (currently ranked first in California by
Power Rankings
!) traveled to Anaheim this past weekend to compete in league play. At present time the varsity club is in sole possession of first place in Division II and the weekend's game was another solid example of the firepower and youth of the team. Sophomore Luke Stengler recorded his first hat trick (3 goals) to lead the Birds to a 6-0 victory over the Knights from Las Vegas. Senior goalie Patrick O’Donnell continues to play at a high level and recorded another shutout in his all-star season. The JV club also traveled to Anaheim taking on rivals from J Serra Catholic High School in what Coach Trevino called one of the most memorable performances of his career! After being down 4-2 in the third period, the Firebirds were forced to play without a goalie for the remainder of the game. The team showed tremendous grit, determination and discipline pinning their opponents into their defensive end. The Birds were able to score two goals to finish in a 4-4 tie. Strong performances from Cole Sheridan '21, Olin Silverman '22, Riley Frost '22 and Jake Esayian made the comeback possible.
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Upcoming Home Games:
2/4/19
3:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Soccer vs Mount Miguel High School
2/5/19
4:30 p.m. Boys Junior Varsity Basketball vs Guajome Park Academy Blue/Orange
6:00 p.m. Girls Varsity Basketball vs Escondido Charter
7:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Basketball vs Guajome Park Academy
2/6/19
3:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer vs Guajome Park Academy
2/8/19
3:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Soccer vs Del Lago Academy (Senior Night)
2/9/19
6:50 p.m. Pacific Ridge Varsity Hockey Club vs Rancho Santa Margarita (Senior Night Carlsbad Icetown)
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