Snapshot From the Ridge
Zoom Classes are Officially Under Way!
Find Fuego in Mr. Brennan's middle school Spanish Zoom class!
Bulletin Board
All events are cancelled until students return to campus.
March 26, 2020
March 27th
California Scholarship Federation Forms Due

March 30th
Sophomore Grade Level Time with College Guidance
1:45 p.m.

Book Club
POSTPONED
Sophomore Grade Level Time with College Guidance on Monday!
Sophomore grade level time with College Guidance will proceed as planned on Monday, March 30 from 1:45-2:05p.m. via Zoom. During this time, students will be introduced to a personal inventory tool to help identify strengths and interests. All Sophomores will receive an email with a Zoom invitation and parents will receive a copy of the slides later in the week.
Date: Monday, March 30th
Time: 1:45 - 2:05 p.m.
Place: Zoom
We’re all in this together!
More than ever, Pacific Ridge School is committed to its mission of ethical responsibility and the support of our most vulnerable neighbors. No one should go hungry, especially during these extraordinary and uncertain times. We encourage everyone in the Pacific Ridge community to support this online food drive for the North County Food Bank, one of our service learning partners, to help people dealing with sudden unemployment, food insecurity, and homelessness. Try out the virtual grocery store scanner and make a real difference for those in need. Thank you for your generosity!
California Scholarship Federation Forms Due Tomorrow!
Applications for the California Scholarship Federation for Trimester 2 are due by March 27. Please email your forms to Ms. Serafini at jserafini@pacificridge.org. Parents of sophomores, juniors and seniors, please check your email for more information about CSF requirements and deadlines.
Want to Have Fun and Keep Busy? Join next year's PA Board!
The Parents Association has opened recruitment for positions on its Board and Committees for the 2020-21 school year. The PA supports the mission of Pacific Ridge School, providing educational and enrichment programs for parents and the community, as well as support for faculty and staff. We are a friendly and committed crew, and welcome all newcomers. If you are interested in joining the Board, we invite you to fill out this  application. The survey includes brief descriptions of the available positions and information about the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest and support for our school!
Believe It or Not, It's Time to Order Yearbooks!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure a 2019-2020 yearbook before they sell out. Please refer to the information here for important dates and how to pre-order.
Support Staff
Our Support Staff are Available for You!
We may not be on campus, but our administrative staff are here to help! Just contact us.

Attendance: Andrea Hamm 760-579-4902 
  • Parents still need to call the school attendance line to report absences from Zoom classrooms.  
Reception: Chastity Seibert 760-448-9820
  • If you call the school, you can use our phone directory or leave a general voicemail message. We’ll get it to the proper person.
IT Department: HelpDesk@pacificridge.org
  • Our IT team can help you troubleshoot accessing school platforms. You can also call 760-579-4910.
  • Need a transcript or a report card? Ms. Serafini can help.
  • Jenny Bjornstad, Lettie Minor and Katie Mark are happy to answer your questions.
Business Office: jdelacruz@pacificridge.org
  • Let our business office staff know what we can do for you.
  • Have news? We’re here to help you share it.
  • Ms. Petrella, Ms. Moscol and Mr. Irving are just an email away.
Student Spotlight
Senior Kimberly Cheung has been working on a website version of her senior signature, a database of all the recommendations of favorite books, documentaries, podcasts, etc., from the Pacific Ridge community. She hopes you will contribute to it and will find some exciting and intriguing information for yourself. Kimberly suggest this is one way we can continue sharing our learning experiences and having conversations together as a community. Thanks Kimberly!
Casey's Corner
Stay In Shape With Coach Wheel!
Coach Casey Wheel wants to help make sure you stay in shape during this social distancing period. He put together an in-depth remote fitness plan ranging from bodyweight workouts to full equipment plans to flexibility sessions. Please take advantage of this fantastic program and check back each week for a new video from Coach Wheel!
Remote Learning
Middle School Remote Learning Webinar
Thanks to Head of Middle School Luke Michel for hosting the webinar to help middle school parents navigate their roles in remote learning. We were able to record this session and hope that you take some time to watch. Questions? Feel free to email Mr. Michel directly at lmichel@pacificridge.org.
The full cast of Radium Girls had its first Zoom rehearsal!
Ms. Lahl has one of the best remote learning set-ups out there!
Now that synchronous learning has begun, please continue to send us photos of your student in their remote learning set up! Show us how you are keeping busy and staying active!
New Firebird Joins The Flock
We had a new Firebird join our flock recently - meet Govind Preston Venkatesh! Ms. Sarah Peeden gave birth to this beautiful 8 lb 4 oz baby boy on March 19th at 7:54pm! Everyone is doing well. Congrats Ms. Peeden!
View From the Ridge
Community Building at it's Best
From the Winter 2020 edition of the View From the Ridge: Community is at the core of Pacific Ridge's mission and parental engagement plays an important role in bringing the mission to life. Who makes much of it happen? The Parents Association. Read more here.
Summer Programs Registration Open
Information about all of Pacific Ridge Summer Programs, including upper school intensives, academic workshops, sports clinics and the Firebird Program can be found  here . Each week a different course offering will be highlighted.
NEW DISCOUNT! Receive a 10% discount on all summer camps (excluding Microfactory) if you register by April 13th!

All camp fees are fully refundable with at least one week notice. Any camp cancellations will be announced at least two weeks in advance.
Game Design with Interactive Fiction!
In this week-long course, students will brainstorm and plot an interactive fiction game using the software Twine. Students will discuss the importance of a narrative in gaming, and how it helps immerse players into a story. They will learn how to plot, build characters, and learn various fiction writing techniques important to video games. By the end of the week, students will have a finished interactive fiction game that showcases different paths and various endings.
College Guidance
College Guidance Has Gone Virtual with You!

All scheduled College Guidance meetings are happening as planned via Zoom and our grade-level sessions will proceed virtually. We encourage seniors and juniors to continue emailing your lead counselor to schedule time to connect via Zoom. 

Seniors,  we want to hear updates and questions from you as April draws near. Don’t forget, the Senior Documents folder in Naviance is current with our weekly email updates and resources, including notes from our last Parent Coffee and your Waitlist FAQ. 

Juniors , you can find updates and resource links pertaining to suspended SAT/ACT test dates on PowerSchool and in the My Drive folder in SCOIR.

Sophomores,  we look forward to seeing you for Grade Level Time on Monday, March 30 at 1:45 pm. Sophomore meetings are ongoing during March and May via Zoom. Thank you for understanding that our focus needs to be on seniors during the month of April as they make their college decisions. You first need to complete your Sophomore Survey in SCOIR, then please email  collegeguidance@pacificridge.org  to schedule your meeting. Parents, of course, are welcome to join in the Zoom!   

As always, up to date information and College Guidance resources for all Pacific Ridge families can be found on our PowerSchool Learning page  here . Remember, all grade specific documents are posted to the  SCOIR   My Drive or to Naviance for seniors.
Coronavirus Update
Pacific Ridge campus will remained closed and students will continue their classes online until April 13 at the earliest. Please be sure to continue to check your email for information pertaining to Coronavirus and measures the school is taking. For Coronavirus information and an archived list of communications that have been sent out, please visit our Coronavirus Health Information Page. We thank you for your support and understanding.
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