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STUDENT ART AND LIVE AUCTION SNEAK PEEK

Proxy bids will be accepted for Student Art and Live Auction items through Thursday, February 25. Proxy bids offer everyone a chance to win. If you cannot attend the Spring Benefit this Saturday 2/27 and would like to submit a proxy bid, please contact Marcy Jacobs 805.687.1752 x201 ASAP.

Click here to view student artwork and live auction items!

Click here for details on live auction items!

ARTIST INSPIRES LAGUNA BLANCA STUDENTS

BY JULIA RODGERS
Reprinted from the Montecito Journal

Cassandria Blackmore is the kind of mom who doesn’t mind getting paint splattered all over her clothes when she helps out with an art project at school. And she’s patient and caring with the children, showing them how to wield a big paintbrush in their small hands and blend paint colors.

Blackmore is also a very distinguished artist, with her pieces of art being sold at galleries and displayed in museums all over the country. Large-scale installations of her artwork hanging in fancy hotels all over the world.

DON'T STOP BIDDING YET!

ONLINE AUCTION CLOSES MON 2/29 AT 9PM!

Laguna's Online Auction gives online bidders an opportunity to view and purchase items that are not in the Silent or Live Auctions. And you can do it all from the comfort of your home -- or wherever you happen to be -- via our Online Auction site!

Registration is easy and can be completed in just a few steps:

1. Click here to register as an online bidder.

2. Select “1” as your quantity, with a zero dollar cost.

3. Click the check-box to have Greater Giving securely register your

credit card.

4. Input your name, credit card number, email, and phone number.

5. Click Here to access the mobile bidding page after bidder number

is received

Within 24 hours, you will receive your bidder number via an email from Blaire Ridge in the Laguna Blanca Development office. You may then sign back in and start bidding.

We have nearly 100 packages to choose from this year, including the ever popular Coach Robes for a Day, a Week of Arts at Laguna Camp, PLUS a new, highly anticipated Middle School item--will your student “Keep Calm and Be Chantastic?” Don’t forget that it’s not just items for the kids! Dinner at Lucky’s or Olio e Limone or Santa Barbara Polo Club Box Seats are just a few clicks away!

If you have any questions about items or the registration process, please contact DeeDee Liestenfeltz, our Online Auction Chair, or Blaire Ridge, LBS Assistant Director of Donor Relations.

Thank you for your continued support of Laguna Blanca School!

SPRING BENEFIT INFO

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE LAGUNA'S WEB CALENDAR JUST FOR YOUR FAMILY?

1. Using Firefox, open up our website and go to the web calendar.

2. Click on "FILTER" and then select the EVENT CATEGORIES & ATHLETIC SCHEDULES that apply to your family.

3. After you’ve selected your filters, add a Bookmark to save your filters (click star next to Search box at top of screen) & it will automatically add this filtered webpage to your bookmarks.

4. In the future when you view the school’s web calendar, click on your bookmarks and select it from there rather than opening up the website. :)

CONGRATS TO BOY'S SOCCER FOR A GREAT SEASON!

From Noozhawk:
The California Military Institute scored in the final minute of regulation time and defeated Laguna Blanca, 2-1, in a CIF-Southern Section Division 7 boys soccer playoff match on Wednesday at Laguna.

Laguna Blanca broke a scoreless game in the 50th minute on a goal by Ethan Tyng '18 and generated several more chances to score.

But CMI got the equalizer in the 65th minute on a penalty kick. The teams went back and forth for the final 15 minutes of regulation. CMI put together an attack in the final minute and scored the game winner.

"It's a hard way to end the season, but we can learn from this moving into next season," Laguna co-coach Goff Boyoko said. "Laguna Blanca, although unable to make it back to the CIF final, has a lot to be proud of."

Co-coach Jon Curry expressed his thanks to the team's four seniors (Armon Ghodoussi, Mikey Hawker, Philip Fauntleroy, and Ben Rios), who were a key part of the team's success.

"Our group of boys have come so far this year," he said. "Although losing hurts now, we are excited to be returning a large group of players, continuing to build a culture around hard work, commitment and teamwork at Laguna Blanca.

"We are both excited for next year and thankful to all our parents for a great season."

HIGH FIVE TO THE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM!

The BOYS BASKETBALL team saw their season end in a Division 5A second-round loss to Capistrano Valley Christian last Friday night. Pierce O'Donnell led Laguna (12-9) with 14 points, while Atty Roddick added eight points. Great season, Owls!

LAGUNA STUDENTS & LAGUNA THERAPY DOG REACH OUT TO FOSTER CARE CHILDREN IN SANTA BARBARA

Six Laguna students accompanied by Trish McHale and Rose Steeber visited the Santa Barbara County Resource Families Association this past Friday.

Following the annual Foster Care Gift Drive in December, students inquired about volunteering with children who are in foster care. After a series of emails and inquiries, Lillian Pipersburg, a facilitator with the Santa Barbara County Child Welfare Services for Resource Families, came to Laguna Blanca to meet the students who expressed an interest in volunteering and returned to offer the group training.

While foster parents attended a monthly training/education session, Pisci Abrego '20, Giovanna Alvarez '20, Juliette Sorensen '20, Aura Carlson '18, Rose Houglet '18, and senior Bjorn Lindskog '16 entertained approximately 30 children.

The students had a great time participating in many games of Spike Ball, Jenga, and Legos, and plan to return monthly to assist with childcare while foster parents attend education sessions. Cicciu (pictured), who is certified by Therapy Dogs International and is often seen wagging his tail on the Hope Ranch campus, was also on hand to spread his puppy love.

SEUSSICAL DATE CHANGE

The date of the spring musical--Suesical--has been changed to April 14, 15, and 16.

Please correct your calendars and thank you for your support as we make this adjustment.

ABOUT THE MUSICAL...

VOTE FOR HUNTER HAWKINS AT SB TEEN STAR COMPETITION THIS SATURDAY!

This weekend, Laguna freshman Hunter Hawkins '19 will compete against nine other finalists to be the 2016 SB Teen Star.

The finale takes place on Saturday, February 27 at 7PM at the Arlington Theater. Students are encouraged to attend and support!

THIRD ANNUAL SCIENCE DISCOVERY DAY AT SBCC

The 3rd Annual Science Discovery Day event will be held at SBCC on Saturday, March 5 from 1-5PM.

We will be opening our doors for an "Open House" for all departments related to the sciences.

Please save the date and tell your students, friends, and bring your family for an afternoon of fun, interactive, and educational exhibits for all ages!

All events will be held on the East Campus and parking is free. Departments that will participate include: Earth Sciences (geology, geography, astronomy), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and Math (to name a few).

GRACE MACNEIL WINS PRESTIGIOUS PHIL WOMBLE ETHICS IN SPORTS AWARD

Grace MacNeil '17 kicks it on the soccer field, on the tennis court, in the classroom and on campus at Laguna Blanca School.

On Monday, MacNeil was honored at the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon as Laguna Blanca’s recipient of the prestigious Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award.