SCHOOL IS CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18

IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

CLICK HERE to read the original typewritten copy of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech.

Remember to take a moment on Monday to recognize the reason we celebrate this day in history.

STUDENTS JOIN LAGUNA'S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE CASSANDRIA BLACKMORE TO CREATE ONE-OF-A-KIND AUCTION ITEMS

We are excited to announce that world renowned artist Cassandria Blackmore will be leading our students through a series of unique art projects this winter. A Laguna parent of two, Blackmore has generously volunteered to work hand-in-hand with students in grades EK-4 to create unique pieces of art that will be featured and sold at Laguna’s Spring Benefit, “An Evening of Glamour, Dance & Vice,” on Saturday, February 27.

Read more about the artist & project.

PARENT MEETINGS WITH

HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL FINALISTS

Laguna parents are invited to meet our finalist candidates for the position of Head of Middle School. Parent meetings with each candidate will take place from 2:00-2:50 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Merovick Gym on the following dates:

Tuesday, 1/19 - Jonathan Chein, Head of Middle School, Whitby School

Thursday, 1/21 - Steve Chan, Asst Head of Middle School, Laguna Blanca

Thursday, 1/28 - Robert Butler, Middle School Dean, Whitfield School

If you would like to provide your feedback on the candidates, please email Jessica Kocian at jkocian@lagunablanca.org.

Thank you for your involvement and support during this process!

CONGRATULATIONS TO LATIN INSTRUCTOR KATHY PILLER ON RECEIVING HER PH.D.!

Congratulations to Kathy Piller, who just finished her Ph.D. in Classics! Dr. Piller spent eight years in her program at UCLA before coming to Laguna Blanca in 2014. Her dissertation was on the Emperor Nero with each chapter covering a different aspect of his life. “He may have a bad reputation, but his reign produced some of the finest art and architecture of the Roman Empire,” she explains. While researching Nero, Dr. Piller was lucky enough to travel to New York, London, and Rome to study his coinage. While in Rome, she also spent a great deal of time studying his palace, the Golden House. We couldn’t be more proud of you, Dr. Piller! We look forward to learning more about Nero in your upcoming Latin classes!

GR. EK-4 OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, 1/21

Set program begins at 9:30am

Laguna Blanca invites local families to experience what current students and parents know and love about our treasured school.

This event provides the opportunity to tour the school with current parents, meet and ask questions of teachers and administrators, and learn about the curriculum in each grade.

The program runs through 11:00am at the Montecito Campus, 260 San Ysidro Road

OPEN HOUSE INFO

DISCOUNTED THEATER TICKETS FOR LAGUNA FAMILIES!

Best wishes to Laguna students Juliette DuPrau (3rd grade), Nicole Levine (4th grade), and Zoe Temple (6th grade) who will be performing Fiddler on the Roof this weekend at Center Stage Theater with the Santa Barbara Youth Ensemble Theatre.

$5 tickets are being offered to Laguna Blanca families!

Tickets are limited.

SHOW TIMES

Saturday, January 16

11:30 AM | 2:00 PM | 6:30 PM

and

Sunday, January 17

7:00 PM

For more information, contact Golda Messer at info.sbyet@gmail.com.

OWLS TAKE CARE OF MIDLAND IN FIRST HALF

Laguna did all its scoring in the first half and defeated Midland 3-1 in a Condor League girls soccer match on Tuesday at Midland.

Brooklyn Kinsler scored the first goal in the 20th minute. She collected a square pass from Sophia Fay and “unleashed an arrow of a shot into the bottom corner,” said coach Kevin Shertzer.

PARENTS' AUXILIARY MEETING - TUESDAY 2/2

ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOMED & APPRECIATED!

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | MEROVICK GYM FOYER

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 auction will be raffled away at the meeting. Winners must be present to win!
As always, a delicious lunch will be provided!

SPRING BENEFIT
HOW YOU CAN HELP!

Time is flying and our Spring Benefit is just around the corner! Our team of active volunteers is hard at work to ensure yet another unforgettable evening of Glamour, Dance & Vice.

Each year we look to the generosity of our community to assist in putting together incredible auction packages to help raise money for our school.

We are accepting donations of all shapes and sizes. Every gift has a meaningful impact. If you have any questions about donating an item, please contact our Donation Chair, Erika Ronchietto and download our donation form here.

If you would like to volunteer your time and join in the fun, stop by one the following committee meetings and find out how you can help!

Tuesday, January 19
9 - 10 AM at Hope Ranch Campus, Multipurpose Room

Tuesday, January 26
9 - 10 AM at Hope Ranch Campus, Multipurpose Room

Tuesday, Feb 2
9 - 10 AM at Hope Ranch Campus, Multipurpose Room

Tuesday, Feb 9
9 - 10 AM at Hope Ranch Campus, Multipurpose Room

Tuesday, Feb 16
9 - 10 AM at Hope Ranch Campus, Multipurpose Room

Tuesday, Feb 23
9 - 10 AM at Hope Ranch Campus, Multipurpose Room

SPRING BENEFIT INFO

INFORMATIONAL PARENT MEETING
Wednesday, January 20
6:00 PM
Mr. Shertzer’s Classroom (Philips)

Hurry! If you are considering this trip, there are only four spots left and the price will increase after January 28.

Financial Aid is Available

UPCOMING EVENTS

LEGOS @ Laguna
Saturday, January 30, 9AM
(Reservations Required)

Art Explorations!
Saturday, February 20, 9AM

These thematic story time events offer an 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

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

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:

1/16 at La Cumbre Jr. High
1/23 La Colina Jr. High
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

Last Minute Scholarship Workshop
Tuesday, 1/19
4-7PM
SB County Education Office
4400 Cathedral Oaks Road, Technology Lab

Appointments are encouraged & walk-ins are welcomed!

For questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact Lelaf Altoma at ialtoma@sbscholarship.org or 805.687.6065.