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STEVE CHAN NAMED AS NEW HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

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Student cheers were heard across campus on Thursday when Head of School Rob Hereford announced that Steve Chan will be Laguna Blanca’s new Head of Middle School effective July 1, 2016.

After a thorough national search and numerous interviews over the past few months, the search recently culminated with three final candidates who met with members of the Laguna community. “While all the finalists were qualified for the position, it was clear from the overwhelmingly positive feedback from students, faculty, and parents, that Mr. Chan’s experience, proven track record, and deep desire to make Laguna the best school it can be, made him the right choice to lead Laguna’s Middle School,” said Mr. Hereford.

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MAJOR HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR

 

  • September 7 – First Day of School
  • November 21-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday
  • December 19 – January 2 – Winter Break
  • January 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr. 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

 

SENIOR DAYS FOR LAGUNA'S WINTER SPORTS TEAMS

 

The winter sports teams are nearing the end of their regular season. Next week's games will serve as Senior Days, as well as the deciding factor for the Condor League title for all three teams!

 

First, the boys basketball team will host Providence this Saturday, 2/6 at 3:30. Let's fill the gym! The boys would love to see you there!

On Wednesday, 2/10, both our boys and girls soccer teams will be celebrating their Senior Days with games against Dunn. Both games will start at 3:00, so this is a great opportunity to see a number of our students play at the same time!  

 

COME SHOW YOUR OWL SPIRIT!

 

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BOYS BASKETBALL
THIS 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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GET READY AS LAGUNA TRAVELS TO MONTE CARLO!
Saturday, February 27 at 5:30 PM
BACARA RESORT & SPA

 

Get ready to rev your engines, let the chips ride, and dance the night away at this year’s spring benefit, "Laguna Blanca travels to Monte Carlo for an evening of Glamour, Dance and Vice!"  This promises to be an elegant evening in support of the present and future of the school.  

RSVPs are due on February 12. Click here to purchase your event tickets. 


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!

SPRING BENEFIT INFO

 

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WORLD RENOWNED ARTIST CASSANDRIA BLACKMORE "BREAKS" INTO THE ART SCENE AT LAGUNA BLANCA'S LOWER SCHOOL

 

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On Thursday, the Laguna community was treated to an art and wine preview at the historic home and gallery of Laguna parent and artist Cassandria Blackmore.

 

This coming week, students in grades  EK-4 will have the opportunity to work with Cassandria to create unique pieces of art resembling her own unique style of reverse painting on glass. Laguna parent and Art Project Coordinator Tracey Inman explains, "Cassandria will be giving an artist talk with each EK through Grade 4 class and explain not only her creative process but also the way that she has used her dyslexia as a gift. The students will learn the technique of reverse painting and will be creating bold color field abstract pieces inspired by the artist’s work.”

 

Guests at Laguna’s spring benefit on February 27 will have the opportunity to bid on the prized student pieces, as well as a masterpiece created by Cassandria. 

 

Premier wines with a Parker rating of 98+ are still welcome! If you have a bottle you would like to donate, please contact Nick Morello or Marcy Jacobs.

 

Lower School students won’t want to miss these inspiring art sessions with Cassandria Blackmore:

 

Monday, February 8
10:45-11:25 1st Grade
11:35-12:15 Kindergarten
1:00-1:40 4th Grade

 

Wednesday, February 10
11:40-12:10 Early Kindergarten
1:00-1:40 3rd Grade
2:10-2:50 2nd Grade

 

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LAGUNA FRESHMAN HUNTER HAWKINS IS A SB TEEN STAR FINALIST!

 

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This year’s Santa Barbara Teen Star Finale will feature ten finalists, including Laguna’s own Hunter Hawkins ’19. Teen Star serves as an outlet for students in Santa Barbara to showcase their talents, providing lasting benefits for them and our entire community. Proceeds from the event benefit youth in performing arts in Santa Barbara County.

The Teen Star Finale is on February 27 at 7:00 PM at the Arlington Theatre. Students are encouraged to attend and support our star, Hunter!


Tickets are available for purchase here.

 

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LAGUNA STUDENTS COMPETE IN SB SILVER SQUASH TOURNAMENT

 

Three Laguna students participated in the Santa Barbara Silver squash tournament last weekend: Eleventh grader Zaira Paredes, and Tenth graders Merith Velazquez and Clay Rodgers. The tournament attracted more than 50 players from as far away as Chicago and Portland, Oregon. Clay, a nationally-ranked player, was the winner of the consolation draw for both the Boys Under 17 and Boys Under 19 draws. He lost by two points in the final game, after having a match point in that game. The tournament, sponsored by the national organization U.S. Squash, is one of many tournaments around the country that count towards earning a national ranking, but the only one held in Santa Barbara this year.

Squash is an indoor racket sport which is rapidly gaining in popularity and accessibility, especially on the West Coast. The Santa Barbara School of Squash, a local non-profit, is part of a national movement to train young squash players. Zaira and Merith also participate in the School of Squash, along with Clay and Laguna twelfth-grader Darwin Miguel. Zaira traveled to Boston last fall to participate in a national women’s tournament.

 

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PIERCE O'DONNELL '16 IS A REGIONAL FINALIST FOR A COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIP

 

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Best wishes to senior Pierce O'Donnell who had his final interview today as a Regional Finalist in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program!

 

Out of 87,000 applicants, Pierce will be moving on to the final stage of selection after competing with 2,100 semifinalists. The program recognizes a diverse group of extraordinary high school seniors who are socially-conscious, service-minded leaders with a passion to make our world a better place.


Out of the 250 Regional Finalists, 150 will be designated at the end of February as Coca-Cola Scholars and each will receive a $20,000 scholarship.


Congratulations to Pierce for his commitment to leadership and service. GO OWLS!

 

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WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY 

As a part of Laguna's Digital Literacy and Citizenship program, parents are also invited to check out these valuable resources from Common Sense Media.

5 Myths and Truths About Kids' Internet Safety.

 

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LS FAMILY SCIENCE DISCOVERY EVENT

 

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On Tuesday, the Lower School hosted its fifth annual Science Discovery event. Organized and led by LS Science Instructor Clara Svedlund, students and their families had the opportunity to explore and learn from a wide variety of community guests.  

Over 20 different organizations were represented and eager to share with the students. Highlights of the event included ocean touch tanks, learning about human organs from the pathology lab, racing the radar with the California Highway Patrol, learning about the work of veterinarians through stuffed animal surgery, robotic presentations from our Middle School students, a huge rock climbing wall, and more!

 

A big thank you to second grade parent Nissy Fuladi Mahmoud for providing the  delicious refreshments!

 

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US STUDENT ART EXHIBIT 

NOW THROUGH MARCH 4

 

Laguna hosts regular student art exhibits on campus and in the community, giving students the opportunity to share their artistic gifts with others. 

Currently on exhibit are pencil drawings, watercolor paintings, relief prints, and ceramics by Upper School student artists.

The art gallery in the Emmons Arts Center is open during school hours. 

 

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GOOD LUCK TO LAGUNA STUDENTS IN UPCOMING COUNTY SPELLING BEE!

Congratulations to Katherine Ball '23, Maura Jayne '24, Lexie Reichard '18, and Julia Stone '19, who will be representing Laguna at the County Spelling Bee on February 25.

 

Fifth and sixth grades will compete in the morning, and eighth and ninth grades will be in the afternoon.

 

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CONGRATS TO COACH LOPES ON RECEIVING YOUR MASTER'S DEGREE!

On Sunday, Dean of Students and Head Football Coach Shane Lopes completed his Master of Science in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific University.

 

Way to go, Coach Lopes! 

 

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ONLINE SCHEDULER FOR LS PARENT CONFERENCES

Opens Monday, February 8, 7PM


Watch your email this weekend for instructions and a link to the online scheduler for our Parent Conferences. Conferences take place on Thursday, February 18.

REMINDER: There is no school for students on February 18, but childcare is available during your conference time. The Morning Care and After School care programs are not available on this day, and the LEGO team will not meet.

 

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EIGHTH & FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS BUDDY UP TO EXPLORE IDENTITY 

 

This quarter, eighth graders moved from focusing up and out (Mars) to looking inward with  many readings and writings about personal identity. Students in Ms. Nordgaarden and Ms. Alldredge's English classes worked in conjunction with the fourth graders to explore some identity issues and then got together to share what they had discovered. An art component was brought in with fourth graders writing fingerprint poems, and eighth graders writing, “Where I’m From” poems and creating identity masks which represented their inner and outer traits. Masks and poems were shared with fourth graders as all decorated their Time Capsule envelopes, which will be opened in four years.

Read more and see pictures on the Humming Along Blog.

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

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LOWER SCHOOL

SAT 2/6
Kindergarten Admission Playgroups for prospective Ks at LS Campus (9:00-10:30 AM & 10:45-12:15)

 

TUES 2/9

K & Gr. 1 to Valle Verde

(9:00-10:15 AM)

 

Spring Benefit Committee Meeting
Gym MPR (9:00-10:00 AM)

 

FRI 2/12- MON 2/15

Presidents' Day Weekend

NO SCHOOL

 

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

TUES 2/9
Spring Benefit Committee Meeting
Gym MPR

(9:00-10:00 AM)

 

FRI 2/12- MON 2/15

Presidents' Day Weekend

NO SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

TUES 2/9

Gr. 11 to Global Leadership Conference

(8:15-3:15 PM)


Spring Benefit Committee Meeting
Gym MPR

(9:00-10:00 AM)

 

FRI 2/12- MON 2/15

Presidents' Day Weekend

NO SCHOOL

SPORTS
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