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UPCOMING AT THE LOWER
SCHOOL CAMPUS!
LEGO @ Laguna
This Saturday, January 30, 9AM
Calling all builders and creators! Don’t miss this
exciting hour of tinkering, building, and bonding at Laguna’s
LEGO® Free Build Session. (Reservations
Required)
ART EXPLORATIONS!
Saturday, February 20, 9AM
Dive into this fish-themed story time, which will
include creating a colorful printmaking project.
These thematic story time events offer a
morning of fun, and an early introduction to Laguna Blanca and its
programs. For children ages 3-8 and their parents.
THESE FREE EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY.
RSVP to storytime@lagunablanca.org
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PARENTS' AUXILIARY
MEETING - TUESDAY 2/2
ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOMED
& APPRECIATED!
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
| MEROVICK GYM FOYER
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MEETING LINE UP:
- State
of the School from Head of School Rob Hereford
- Update
from Interim Head of Upper School Lolli Lucas
- Introduction
to Spring Benefit Featured Artist Cassandria Blackmore
- Two
free tickets to the spring benefit will be raffled away at
the meeting. Winner must be present to win!
- As
always, a delicious lunch will be provided!
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MAJOR HOLIDAY DATES FOR
2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR
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- September
7 – First Day of School
- November
21-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- December
19 – January 2 – Winter Break
- January
16 – MLK Holiday
- February
17-20 – Presidents' Day Weekend
- March
27-31, April 3-7 – Spring Break
- May
29 – Memorial Day
- June
9 – Last Day of School
- June
14 – Commencement
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STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS
MAKE A SPLASH IN FIRST EVER BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
“When your butt hits the water, you learn how to
swim,” reads the first line of the Entrepreneurship and
Innovation syllabus. Mr. Chiment, Laguna Blanca’s math department
chair and instructor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, created
this new course to give his students a real world experience to
develop their skills in problem solving, communication,
resilience, and meaningful personal and community-wide
improvement.
READ MORE...
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MS STUDENTS SHINE AT
WINTER MUSICAL SHOWCASE
"The first semester ended on a high note with Tuesday's
Middle School Winter Musical Showcase.
Seventh and eighth graders from the drama classes brought Abbott and
Costello and I Love Lucy alive, the MS Band moved us with their
renditions of Adele and Cold Play, and the fifth and sixth
graders thrilled us with their vibrant and interactive musical
dance routines.
Stay tuned to Laguna Links to view the Digital Arts films
later.
Congratulations to all on a job well done!"
~ Steve Chan, Assistant Head of Middle School
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GET READY AS LAGUNA TRAVELS TO MONTE CARLO!
Saturday, February 27 at 5:30 PM
BACARA RESORT & SPA
Have you purchased your event tickets yet? Arranged your
tables?
Participating in the Faculty and Staff Raffle is a great way to
show your support for those who have enhanced your child’s Laguna
experience. Remember to select your desired recipients on the
RSVP!
Mark your calendars for some of these exciting and unique Live
Auction items that will be available for bidding at the Spring
Benefit.
LA Kings VIP Experience – April 2, 2016
LA Kings face off against the Dallas Stars in the Staple Center
at 1pm. The package includes private transportation for 12,
VIP tickets in a luxury suite with food and drinks.
Kauai Beach Front Estate – Hale Aliomanu
Up to ten people for seven nights at this expansive beautiful
beachfront home on Kauai’s tranquil eastside. Preview here. Must
be enjoyed by February 28, 2017.
Concert Goers Dream – Rod Stewart, Adele, Josh Groban, and
More
Kick off your concert season with (2) two tickets to see Rod
Stewart in Las Vegas on March 26, 2016. Las Vegas package includes
overnight stay and airline miles. Don’t miss out on all the shows
included in this package.
Formula One Racing Experience at Laguna Seca - round trip
private plane service to Monterey for 2 Drivers.
“Formula One is a sport that is pretty much inaccessible
to the general public”- Allen Berg, former Formula One World
Championship driver.
In this one-day school you'll learn and apply all of the
fundamentals and skills needed to control a fast formula racecar.
Dates to be selected by winner in 2016 – May 24, September 28,
or November 9.
SPRING BENEFIT INFO
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BOYS BASKETBALL GAME TO
HONOR SENIOR PLAYERS
NEXT SATURDAY, FEB 6!
LAGUNA VS. PROVIDENCE
3:30 PM
Merovick Gym
Free nachos & popcorn while supplies last.
Win a big prize at the Half-court shot competition
at half-time!
FREE ADMISSION
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OWLS LOOK SHARP IN WIN
OVER COAST UNION
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BY NOOZHAWK.COM
Laguna jumped on Coast Union for two goals in the first half en
route to a 3-1 non-league girls soccer win on Tuesday.
"We
dominated play from the outset," Laguna coach Kevin Shertzer
said. "It was clear that they were intent upon playing long
balls to a very fast forward, but apart from a few opportunities
from this style, we had the ball in their half and were
threatening."
READ MORE...
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CREATING THE WRITE
CONNECTION
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Upper School students in Ms. Nordgaarden’s
Elements of Writing class recently partnered with third grade
students to create stories--together--as part of a cross-campus
writing initiative.
This is the third year that Third Grade Teacher Brooke Green
(1997 LBS alumna) collaborated with her former English Instructor
Ms. Nordgaarden to bring the high-level program to the Lower School
students.
READ MORE...
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WITH GREAT POWER COMES
GREAT RESPONSIBILITY
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In our
modern world, kids of all ages use digital media to explore,
connect, create, and learn online, both at and away from school.
Because of this, young people today have extraordinary
opportunities, yet they face potential pitfalls, too. Meanwhile,
schools often deal with the associated ramifications --
cyber-bullying, digital cheating, and safety and security
concerns. These issues underscore the need for digital literacy
and citizenship skills instruction.
READ MORE...
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BOYS SOCCER KEEPS
BRINGING HOME THE WINS!
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BY NOOZHAWK.COM
Henry Farrell '17 recorded a
hat trick and Ethan Tyng '18 tacked on a pair of goals
as Laguna Blanca routed Oak Grove 9-2 in a Condor League boys
soccer match on Wednesday.
Once the Owls adjusted to Oak Grove's smaller
field dimensions, they took over the match.
READ MORE...
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LOWER SCHOOL FAMILY
SCIENCE DISCOVERY EVENT
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TUESDAY 2/2
3:15-5:15pm
Lower School Campus
Come and explore the magic of science with
engaging demonstrations and hands-on activities! Some of the
community groups in attendance include:
- Santa
Barbara Maritime Museum
- Astronomical
Unit
- UCSB
Physics Circus
- Cottage
Hospital Pathology
- SBCC
Earth Sciences
- Sensational
Pets
NEW THIS YEAR:
Veterinarian Dr. Kirste Timm will attend in her
mobile vet van and run a Teddy Bear surgery.
The Santa Barbara Zoo's 26-foot Condors Rock Wall
will be on campus to allow students to act as condor
conservationists climbing in the wild to study condors.
The SB Amateur Radio Club with a radio van!
*Complimentary valet parking will be provided.
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SPRING MUSICAL AUDITIONS
FOR SEUSSICAL!
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GENERAL AUDITIONS
Wednesday, February 3 | 3-5pm
Open to ALL Students in Grades 7-12
Don't miss out! This will be an incredible show
with YOU in it!
If you are interested in a lead role, please
prepare one-minute of a song to sing (see Ms. Honorof with any
questions). Sides will be provided at the audition for the acting
portion.
Crew, please come at this time to fill out a Crew
Form and give to Ms. O!
CALL BACKS
Thursday, February 4 | 3-6pm
Call backs will be posted on Wednesday morning. If
you are called, you will be released as soon as we have had a
chance to work with you.
REHEARSALS BEGIN
Monday, February 8
TECH / DRESS REHEARSAL
Wednesday, April 20
(schedule TBD based on casting, but will be after
school in the afternoons and evenings)
PERFORMANCE DATES
Thursday, April 21; Friday, April 22; and
Saturday, April 23 | 7pm
Please see Ms. Ortner or Ms. Honorof with any
questions!
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STUDENTS CELEBRATE AN
EARLY MARDI GRAS WITH KING CAKE
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The entire ninth grade class joined together
during advisory today to enjoy two King Cakes brought by the
Bilek family to experience a Mardi Gras ritual and to celebrate
completing the challenging New Orleans-set Walker Percy novel The
Moviegoer! It also happened to be Clare Bilek's
birthday.
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
RESOURCES
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CASH 4 COLLEGE FAMILY WORKSHOPS
Parents & students may attend any of these
FREE workshops for assistance with FAFSA and Dream Act
application completion. Stop by anytime from 10AM-4PM on the
following dates:
1/30 Capinteria High
2/6 Santa Barbara High
QUESTIONS? Call 805.730.7373
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SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SB
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 1/31 *
sbscholarship.org
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LOWER SCHOOL
SAT 1/30
LS Story Time LEGO at Laguna
(9:00-10:00 AM)
MON 2/1
Gr. 4-5 Transition Night "Fly Up to 5th
Grade" HR Campus (6:15-7:30 PM)
TUES 2/2
Spring Benefit Committee Meeting
Gym MPR (9:00-10:00 AM)
Parents' Auxiliary Meeting in Gym Foyer (11:45
AM-1:00 PM)
WED 2/3
Gr. K & 2 to SB Museum of Natural History
(9:30-12:15 PM)
THURS 2/4
Gr. 4 to La Purisima Mission (8:15-3:15 PM)
Art & Wine Preview Party at Cassandria
Blackmore's Art Studio (6:00-8:00 PM)
FRI 2/5
Kindergarten to SBCC Paleontology Lab (9:30-11:30
AM & 10:45-12:15 PM)
SAT 2/6
Kindergarten Admission Playgroups for prospective
Ks at LS Campus (9:00-10:30 AM & 10:45-12:15)
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
MON 2/1
Gr. 4-5 Transition Night "Fly Up to 5th
Grade" HR Campus (6:15-7:30 PM)
TUES 2/2
Spring Benefit Committee Meeting
Gym MPR (9:00-10:00 AM)
Parents' Auxiliary Meeting in Gym Foyer (11:45
AM-1:00 PM)
WED 2/3
Gr. 8 Museums/ Little Tokyo Trip
(6:15 AM-7:30 PM)
THURS 2/4
Art & Wine Preview Party at Cassandria
Blackmore's Art Studio (6:00-8:00 PM)
UPPER SCHOOL
SAT 1/30
US Semi-Formal Dance "Winter Royale"
Under the Stars in Upper School Courtyard (8-10PM)
$20 at the door
TUES 2/2
Spring Benefit Committee Meeting
Gym MPR (9:00-10:00 AM)
Parents' Auxiliary Meeting in Gym Foyer (11:45
AM-1:00 PM)
THURS 2/4
Art & Wine Preview Party at Cassandria
Blackmore's Art Studio (6:00-8:00 PM)
SPORTS
Click for sports calendar
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