College Guidance hosted Fight Song Friday for seniors, complete with sandwiches and songs from the colleges they're matriculating to in the fall.
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The 8th-Grade Musical is tomorrow and May 11th!
Tickets are still available for the 8th-Grade musical,
Once Upon a Mattress. Tickets are available
here.
Date: Friday May 10th and Saturday May 11th
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge School
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Parents Invited to Upper School Awards Ceremony May 16th
Upper school students who exemplify Pacific Ridge School's mission and excelled in their academic and community endeavors. the different portions of Pacific Ridge's mission will be honored at this ceremony. Parents are invited to attend.
Date: Thursday, May 16th
Time: 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center
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Middle School Spring Social on May 17th
Middle School students are invited to the spring social on Friday, May 17. There will be
bubble soccer, an ice cream sundae bar and a boxing ring! If students want to participate in bubble soccer, parents must sign this
WAIVER and have their child return it to Ms. Dehaven.
Date: Friday, May 17th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Athletic Center
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Come Celebrate at the Founders Hall Dedication May 18th
The entire Pacific Ridge community is invited to a special celebration on May 18, when the Middle School building will be dedicated as Founders Hall. The name was selected to honor all those who helped launch and lead Pacific Ridge School in its early years. In addition, the event will celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Rick and Shari Sapp, who have served consecutive terms on the Board of Trustees since before the school opened through the end of this academic year. Attendees will enjoy dinner and entertainment by Jake Smith ’13 and his band. Click
here to RSVP.
Date: Saturday, May 18th
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge campus
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May 10th
8th Grade Musical
8 p.m.
Senior Parent
Thank You
6 p.m.
May 11th
8th Grade Musical
8 p.m.
May 13th
PA Book Club
7 p.m.
May 16th
Upper School Awards Ceremony
12:15 p.m.
May 17th
PA Walking Club
8:15 a.m.
Middle School Social
6 p.m.
May 18th
Founders Hall Dedication
5:30 p.m.
May 22nd - 23rd
Junior Camp College
May 22nd
Senior Retreat
9 a.m.
May 24th
No Classes
Global Prep
May 25th
Upper School Trips Begin to Leave
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Donations & Volunteers still needed for Teachers’ Appreciation Lunch May 16th!
The Parents Association still needs fruit and flower donations and volunteer help with setting up the day before (from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15). Please sign up
here
and lend your support. This is a once a year event where Pacific Ridge families honor our faculty.
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Calling for Junior Parent Volunteers
It is the time for our annual call for volunteers for Commencement on Thursday, June 13! Having many volunteers at the event is a tremendous help in several ways, including allowing parents of graduating seniors to fully focus on their enjoyment of the experience. Moreover, it allows the parents of rising seniors to get a taste of what's to come just one year from now! If you have an interest in playing an important part in one of Pacific Ridge’s biggest celebrations, please contact Monique Benjamin
mbenjamin@pacificridge.org or (760) 448-9866 by Friday, May 17.
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Used Uniforms Needed
The Parents Association is restocking the supply of gently and barely used uniforms. If your student has any to get rid of, please consider donating them. College sweatshirt and spirit wear donations are also welcome. Drop them off at the middle school building’s main office.
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Pacific Ridge Senior Teams Up With Marines for Leadership Workshop
Seniors got a taste of Marine Corp bootcamp earlier this month! Holland Morris '19 teamed up with the U.S. Marine Corps to host a leadership workshop for her classmates. Marines discussed the importance of good decision making, commitment and earning respect. They followed with a boot camp-style workout. Afterwards, students had a pull-up contest!
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Summer Programs Registration Open
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Information about all of Pacific Ridge Summer Programs, including academic workshops, camps and sports clinics can be found
here
. Each week a different course offering will be highlighted.
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The Greatest Showman Dance and Script Writing
Get ready for this summer’s dance camp….The Greatest Showman! In the morning, join the fun, high energy dance portion where you will learn routines using various styles of dance including jazz, ballet, hip hop, and contemporary to songs from the hit movie The Greatest Showman! In the afternoon, musical theater portion, we will explore storytelling through a combination of script work, improvisation, music, and movement. You will receive coaching in acting, movement, stage presence, delivering lines, and working as a cast.
Dates
: 7/8 - 7/12
Time:
Dance Portion - 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Musical Theater Portion - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
For the full list of summer program course offerings and dates, click
here.
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Juniors Honored in Congressional Art Contest
Juniors Krishnalei So’oto and Mia McCarthy were honored in the CA-49 2019 Congressional Art Contest over the weekend for their photography! Krishanlei's photo above is titled "One Love," and Mia's, to the left is titled "Black Girl Magic." The winner of the contest will be announced later this month. Congratulations Krishnalei and Mia!
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SOCCOM Students Debate Merits of a Border Wall
Seventh grade SOCCOM students are finishing up a unit on borders and boundaries. They worked on their nascent debating skills, to argue either for or against a physical border wall at the U.S. - Mexico border. Their stances were chosen at random, to give the students experience arguing for a side they may or may not support. After researching expert opinions, they incorporated points supporting their stance and refuted arguments from the opposing point of view.
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HELLO Raising Funds for Vocational School in Tanzania
Service Learning group HELLO has raised more than $600 to fund a vocational school in a Tanzanian refugee camp through a raffle. Over the past few weeks, students and faculty purchased tickets to win a Nintendo Switch, restaurant gift cards and more. The service learning group provides support to refugees new to San Diego, and has visited a group of Syrian refugee children throughout the year to play with them and help them practice their English.
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Book Club Meets Monday, May 13th
Our next book is
The Lacuna
, by Barbara Kingsolver. In her award-winning novel, Kingsolver takes us on an epic journey from the Mexico City of artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo to the America of Pearl Harbor, FDR, and J. Edgar Hoover.
The Lacuna is a poignant story of a man pulled between two nations as the countries invent their modern identities.
Date: Monday, May 13th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Pacific Ridge School Library
Upcoming Walking Club Meeting May 17th
Join us for the final Walking Club of the year, the Walk and Waffle!
Date
: Friday, May 17th
Time:
8:15 a.m.
Location:
La Costa Greens Presidio, 2341 Lapis Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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Juniors to Participate in Camp College May 22nd & 23rd
Camp College will take place on May 22 and 23. This
mandatory program for juniors is invaluable in organizing the research and application details that all rising seniors bring to a thoughtful and productive summer.
Date: Wednesday
, May 22nd & Thursday, May 23rd
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Community Hall
Save the Date Senior Parents: Transition to College Tailgate June 10th
This annual favorite gives families and seniors time together during Commencement Week to celebrate one another, hear some advice about college living, and enjoy a casual dinner, lawn games, and trivia. RSVP link has been emailed to parents.
Date: Monday,
June 10th
Time: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Community Hall and West Parking Lot
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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Senior Gymnast Is 5th in State in Floor Exercise
Congratulations to senior Petra Engstrom, for her hard work and strong showing at the Region 1 Regional Championships. She has committed to the UC Davis NCAA Division 1 gymnastics team.
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CIF Playoff Games: For the most up to date CIF Playoff information, check
Firebird Athletics.
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Firebirds Performing at Local Music Contest
Sophomores Rowen Hinrichs, Henry Goodson, Jannick Jain, Alex Balikian and Joonho Hong, students that make up the band
WACK?,
will be competing this Saturday in Carlsbad's AMPED Music and Arts Throwdown. The contest celebrates local teen musicians and the winner will be chosen in part based on audience participation. The band will take the stage at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online or at the door. More information is available
here.
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Place: Pine Avenue Community Center,
3209 Harding Street in Carlsbad
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