Campus welcomed Firebirds back to campus this week. It was great to see everyone! |
Middle School Listen & Share: Socio-Emotional and Academic Balance
Please join the middle school administration and Student Support to discuss the balance between socio-emotional health and academic well-being. Perfectly timed just before second trimester interim grades are sent home and after Sue DeCaro’s presentation on social-emotional intelligence, this session will dive into the relationship between general health and academics and provide strategies for supporting our students with their academic workload, on campus and at home. Please come prepared to share your experiences and any strategies that work in your house.
Date: Wednesday, January 20th
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
Hosts: Student Support, Sarah Peeden, and Luke Michel
Place: Zoom (Link will be shared by email)
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January 15th
Walking Club
9:00 a.m.
January 18th
MLK Day - No School
January 20th
Middle School Parent Webinar
5:00 p.m.
January 28th
Owned Q&A with Director
5:30 p.m.
January 30th
Spamalot
7:00 p.m.
January 31st
Spamalot
7:00 p.m.
February 1st
New Family Applications Due
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Owned: A Tale of Two Americas and Q&A!
Thanks to the connections of a member of the Pacific Ridge community and the efforts of two of our student groups, we have a special film opportunity to share with you. You are invited to view Owned: A Tale of Two Americas, a documentary film about redlining and its lasting impact on communities of color. On Thursday, January 28, we will host a live Q & A with the film’s director, Giorgio Angelini.
The student alliance group ARG (Anti-Racist Group), together with the No Place for Hate Committee, is sponsoring this event. You’ll have a couple of weeks to watch Owned at home before January 28. Please check your email for more details on how to watch the film and join the Q & A session.
The Q & A session
Date: Thursday, January 28th
Time: 5:30 p.m.
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Monty Python's Spamalot
Don't miss out on Pacific Ridge's rendition of Monty Python's Spamalot. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. With showtimes on two days, there's no excuse to miss out! Tickets are FREE but you'll need one to get the Zoom link.
Dates: Saturday, January 30th & Sunday, January 31st
Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Join Pacific Ridge's Riptide Vocal Ensemble
Riptide Vocal Ensemble is a unique singing group that focuses on popular music and recording music videos. The group is open to 7-8th grade students and is directed by choir director, Mrs. Hansen.
This season, keeping COVID safety in mind, rehearsals will take place outdoors, masked, and socially distanced. Attendance policy will be flexible with students having the option to zoom in and learn music independently using prerecorded tracks.
Tuition is $300 and includes all rehearsals between January 25 - May 17, sheet music, t-shirt, recording sessions, and a video release party with pizza! To sign up, click HERE. |
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Believe It or Not, It's Time to Order Yearbooks!
Without giving away too much information, this year's book is nothing short of remarkable! 2020-2021 has been quite the year and the Founder staff are defying all odds and are successfully creating a yearbook! Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure a 2020-2021 yearbook. Please refer to the information here for important dates and how to pre-order.
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Spirit Wear Available Online
Looking to represent your Pacific Ridge Arts and Athletics programs? Check out the Nest right now! Now available on the Veracross portal, or click HERE to get your PRS Spirit Wear at the Nest today!
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Volunteer Opportunities: Help Us with Drop-off, Pick-up, and in the Library!
Come be part of the growing volunteer corps that will be assisting with morning arrival, HealthCheck screenings, afternoon departures, and library supervision. Spend some time with this great community of volunteers and be a valuable helper as we keep our students safe and healthy. Please look for times that work with your schedule via the Parent Association Volunteer Opportunities page in Veracross. Together we can make this unusual year flow more easily.
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Together We Can Resource Website
We invite you to visit the Together We Can website regularly for announcements about hybrid learning and COVID operations for the school year.
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Firebirds Recognized at National Youth Arts Awards!
While cast and crew are working hard on Spamalot, some great news has come in regarding last year's production of Mamma Mia! Pacific Ridge students have been recognized with awards and nominations for the National Youth Arts Awards. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual ceremony to accept their awards. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of Mamma Mia!
Awards
Lead Performance in a Musical: Macie Parker '21 as Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia!
Lead Performance in a Musical: Ella Shreiner '21 as Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia!
Nominations
Supporting Performance in a Musical: Jordan Becknell '21 as Tanya in Mamma Mia!
Ensemble: Entire cast of Mamma Mia!
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Rainbow Connection Hosting Art Competition!
To raise awareness, the Rainbow Connection Service Learning group is hosting an LGBTQ+ themed art contest! They are looking for students to make LGBTQ+-inspired art pieces that they are proud of and would like to share with the community. All submissions will be posted on the Rainbow Connection Instagram page with the option to remain anonymous. The art will be judged in three separate categories: Color, Composition, and Creativity, and the winner of each will receive a $15 VISA gift card. Submissions are due on the 19th of January and winners will be announced later in the month. For the full set of rules and more details, please check your email.
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Walking Club is Next Week
The Walking Club will meet NEXT Friday, January 22. Come and enjoy the fresh, cool mornings, and please wear a mask. Dogs are welcome!
Date: Friday, January 22nd
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Meet in front of Peet’s Coffee in Bressi Ranch
Save the Date for Upcoming PA Virtual Socials!
Join the Parents Association once a month on Zoom for a fun gathering! Get together with fellow Pacific Ridge parents and meet new people while playing fun games! This month's activity is Kahoot! Keep an eye on your email for more information and how to sign up!
Date: Saturday, January 23rd
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Book Club’s New book is Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
In this brilliant book, Isabel Wilkerson gives us a masterful portrait of an unseen phenomenon in America. She explores, through an immersive, deeply researched narrative and stories about real people, how America today and throughout its history has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings.
Date: Thursday, February 4th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Seniors
A mid-year report will automatically be sent to your colleges the week of January 18, after the interim has ended. You can ignore the premature notifications in your college portals about the mid-year report.
Juniors
Junior college meetings are in full swing! To arrange a meeting, 11th graders first complete their Junior Survey in SCOIR, then schedule a meeting by emailing their lead counselor. Juniors can schedule their family meeting once they have completed their first individual meeting and we have received their parent questionnaire, which is located in the SCOIR My Drive.
Save the Date: Opportunities Week February 1 - 4, 2021
The College Guidance Office is happy to announce our first Opportunities Week, which will be held February 1-4, 2021. Each day we will offer all-school programming either after school or in the evening for families to join virtually, including: a virtual college fair, a summer opportunities panel, a presentation on standardized testing, a session on organizing and building a resume, and more! A more complete schedule will be available in the coming weeks. We are looking forward to “seeing” you there!
As always, up-to-date information and College Guidance resources for all Pacific Ridge families can be found on our Veracross Parent Portal page here (sign-in required). Remember, all grade-specific documents are posted to the SCOIR My Drive.
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The Upper School Cross Country team is up and RUNNING– GO FIREBIRDS! |
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New guidance released from the California Department of Public Health and the California Interscholastic Federation, please see below for updates:
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For information on Pacific Ridge athletics and the school year, please visit the Together We Can Athletics section by clicking here. |
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