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2016 ALL-SCHOOL FIELD DAY IS FRIDAY 3/11
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This
Friday, the entire student body will come together on the Hope
Ranch campus for a fun-filled field day celebration.
Students will check-in at 9AM and receive a Field
Day 2016 t-shirt before being assigned to an age-appropriate
team.
Teams will rotate around various sports stations
including: sand volleyball, dodgeball, and kickball to name a
few.
Snacks will be provided, and pizza lunch will be
served at 12:00 with dismissal at 12:30 (pick up at the gym). Thank
you to Giovanni's for their generous discount!
*If your student normally rides the afternoon bus
to the Montecito campus, pick up will be in Montecito at 1PM
In case of rain, drop off and pick up times will
not change.
GO OWLS!
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TREASURE ISLAND ON STAGE
THIS WEEKEND AT LAGUNA
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Come
find some treasure at the Lower School's After School Musical
Theater Group’s presentation of Treasure Island!
Swashbuckling adventure, pirate tunes, and silly jokes abound in
this musical play featuring students in Grades K-4. The show will
light up the stage this Saturday, March 12 at 6PM in Spaulding
Auditorium.
Admission
is free.
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GR. EK-8 SCIENCE FAIR: TUESDAY 3/15
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Next Tuesday, the gym will be filled with almost
100 science projects covering many facets of the science world.
The Early Kindergarten class each did a project on a planet--not
to be missed!
We are pleased to announce that Laguna alumna Sarah
Pousho will be the 2016 Keynote Speaker. She works for GoldieBlox, a company that creates
STEM toys for girls.
EVENING LINE-UP
5-6 PM
Student project presentations & scavenger hunt
6-6:30 PM
Keynote Speech
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LAGUNA'S STAGE BAND PUTS
ON QUITE A SHOW
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Congratulations
to the Laguna Stage Band for winning the Novice Jazz Combo
Division Excellence Award at the DP Jazz Festival competition
last weekend!
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HAPPY CHICKENS & STUDENTS AT THE LOWER
SCHOOL
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The chickens at the Lower School are loving the running
space that the new fencing allows around their coop. The students
also love to spend recess with their feathered friends in the
newly renovated "Chicken Farm!"
Ms. Svedlund has reviewed all of the “rules of the
roost” with every grade level. Students have been taught how to
approach the chickens calmly and quietly, as well as how to pick
them up, hold, and release them. They also know what signs
indicate that a hen is laying an egg, how to check for eggs, and
properly latch everything securely afterward.
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NINTH GRADERS SPEND
EXPERIENTIAL ED DAY OUT OF THE CLASSROOM
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Dr.
Tidey's freshman English class is deeply immersed in analyzing
the amazing city of New Orleans. In addition to studying the
music, food, history, geography, street rituals, as well as the
racially and socially complex issues that make the city so
distinct, the students are focusing on socially innovative,
thoughtful approaches to the city’s challenges--in particular,
the ways in which the city has responded to the natural and
man-made crises of Katrina and the BP oil spill.
As a part of the Project Based Learning
initiative, the students spent a day out of the classroom this
week to watch, listen, and reflect upon stories about the Katrina
and BP oil spill disasters. As New Orleans residents at the time
of Hurricane Katrina, Rob Hereford and Amanda Whalen kicked off
the day by sharing their emotional firsthand experiences from the
day and the days that followed the disaster. Students also
experienced Creole cuisine at the Palace Grill, following a brief
Downtown Creative Writing experience. The day concluded with a
webcam chat with Ms. Caroline Fayard/BP Oil Spill Plaintiff's
lawyer and US Senate Candidate.
Although
not all students will join the spring break trip to New Orleans
from March 28-April 1, they are enjoying their time together here
in Santa Barbara, sharing in the process of sorting out
challenging and exciting creative research projects on a variety
of topics that the students have chosen.
SPECIAL
NOLA TRIP MEETING
For students headed to New Orleans later this month, there is
an optional-but-encouraged NOLA TRIP PARENT MEETING on Wednesday,
March 16 from 6-7PM in the library. Students will meet on Monday,
March 14 at lunch, but are welcome to attend the evening meeting
also. RSVP to Ashley Tidey.
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CHANGE IN
VENUE
IN
RESPONSE TO THE NUMBER OF RSVPS, THE PARENT CONVERSATION WILL NOW
BE HELD IN SPAULDING AUDITORIUM.
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LAGUNA ALUM SPENCER DUSEBOUT INVITES SB COMMUNITY
TO WALK 4 WATER ON SATURDAY, 3/19
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Leading
by example is often easier in theory than in practice, but you
wouldn’t know that by looking at Laguna alum Spencer Dusebout
’11. He was recently featured as a TED X speaker at Oaks
Christian School where he spread his message that youth can do
anything – and that by “taking ideas and following through with
them, we will make an incredible impact on the world.” Though
only in his early twenties, Spencer stands on good authority to
say this.
READ MORE
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EMU CAM UPDATE
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The babies are ready to hatch any day now! Make
sure you're keeping an eye on the emu cam livestream here!
Check out our Q&A with Science Instructor
Clara Svedlund to learn more about the process of incubating emu
eggs, the timeline for hatching emus, and shared student
reactions to the growing chicks.
To read the Q&A, click here.
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8th GRADE TAKES US FOR A
RIDE IN THE REALM OF RIGHTS ROLLER PARK
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Mrs. Alldredge filled us in on her blog, Humming
Along:
"For our Q3 exploration of justice, the
students built a "Realm of Rights Roller Park" as a joint
effort in their science and history classes. Shout out to Zack
Moore, Laguna's STEM coordinator, for his visioning and
collaboration on this innovative new project...and then they were
off! Lots of crazy experimentation, engineering, human rights discussions,
and thematic explorations ensued."
READ MORE
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JULIA
STONE, 2016 CARSON SCHOLAR
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Freshman Julia Stone has been selected
as a 2016 Carson Scholar, and will receive a $1,000 scholarship
award toward her college of choice.
Julia is one of 7,300 gifted scholars across the
country who have been recognized for their academic achievements
and service to their communities.
Way to go, Julia!
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SENIOR PHOEBE MADSEN
HONORED AS LAGUNA'S SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
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The brilliance of Phoebe Madsen '16 and her
athletic and academic talents were recognized by the Santa Barbara
Athletic Round Table as she was honored as Laguna Blanca’s
Scholar-Athlete of the Year at Monday’s press luncheon at Harry’s
Plaza Café.
READ MORE
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SULLY ISRAEL IS
RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE
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Sully Israel ’19 is being recognized for his
community service from the Prudential Spirit of Community Award
which honors outstanding community service by young Americans.
For his Bar Mitzvah, Sully raised $5,164 to donate
to United Hatzalah, an independent, non-profit, fully volunteer
Emergency Medical Services organization that provides the fastest
and free emergency medical first response throughout Israel.
Sully has also volunteered many hours playing
piano at local retirement homes.
Great work, Sully!
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ONLINE REGISTRATION
BEGINS 4/15
Summer
2016 at Laguna promises tons of fun and sun for campgoers.
Students ages 4-10 will be placed in age-based groups and will
experience a variety of offerings throughout the day, including
arts and crafts; outside sports and games, including rock wall
climbing; building and programming with LEGO; and prepping for
singing stardom in music. With so much to do and explore, each
day will be a fun and engaging experience!
CLICK FOR DATES & MORE INFO
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ONLINE REGISTRATION
OPENED ON 3/1
Arts
at Laguna is a power-packed summer program designed around a
weekly theme to provide campers with an engaging and affirming
experience in the visual and performing arts. No experience in
performing or visual arts is required.
There
is still room in weeks 2 & 4 for students entering Grades 4-7
in Fall 2016.
CLICK FOR DATES & MORE INFO
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SUMMER TENNIS CAMP: JUNE
20-24
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This
summer at Laguna Blanca you can gain confidence in your game and
build a strong foundation for competitive high school tennis.
Our summer camp is specifically aimed at preparing
middle school students and incoming freshman for playing tennis
at the high school level.
WHO'S IT FOR
Boys and girls entering Grades 7- 9 who are at the
intermediate or advanced level for their respective age-groups.
Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis for
advanced players entering Grade 6 in the fall.
WHO'S RUNNING IT
Certified tennis professional and Laguna Blanca
boys’ tennis coach Trevor Thorpe. Last year's camp featured
"celebrity coaches" such as 4-time NCAA national
champion Barbara Degroot and former UCLA #1 singles player Sara
Scott. In addition, "celeb players" currently featured
on local high school teams added their experience to the program.
DAYS AND TIMES
Monday - Thursday: 9AM – 3PM
Friday: 9AM – Noon
WHERE
Laguna
Blanca Tennis Facility, 4125 Paloma Drive
FEE
Until April 30: $400 per camper (per week)
Until Program Fills: $450 per camper (per week)
* Don't wait! Space is limited to 18 campers.
Contact Camp Director Trevor
Thorpe with questions.
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LOWER SCHOOL
FRI 3/11
EK-12 Field Day (9AM-12:30PM)
LS Musical Theater Dress Rehearsal
After Field Day, HR Campus
LS Trimester 2 Ends
SAT 3/12
LS Musical Theater Presentation of Treasure
Island in Spaulding Auditorium (6-8PM)
SUN 3/13
Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward!)
TUES 3/15
EK-4 to HR Science Fair Presentations (8AM-3PM)
EK-8 Science Fair
HR Gym (5-6:30PM)
Mindfulness & Wellness Parent Conversation in
Spaulding Auditorium (7-8PM)
THURS 3/17
St. Patrick's Day (Remember to wear green!)
FRIDAY 3/18
GR 3
to Sea Landing/Condor Express (8AM-12PM)
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MIDDLE
SCHOOL
FRI 3/11
EK-12 Field Day (9AM-12:30PM)
SUN 3/13
Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward!)
TUES 3/15
EK-8 Science Fair
HR Gym (5-6:30PM)
Mindfulness & Wellness Parent Conversation in
Spaulding Auditorium (7-8PM)
THURS 3/17
St.
Patrick's Day (Remember to wear green!)
UPPER SCHOOL
FRI 3/11
EK-12 Field Day (9AM-12:30PM)
SUN 3/13
Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward!)
TUES 3/15
Mindfulness & Wellness Parent Conversation in
Spaulding Auditorium (7-8PM)
WED 3/16
Cum Laude Ceremony (10:15AM)
Ninth Grade NOLA Trip Parent Meeting in library (6-7PM)
THURS 3/17
St. Patrick's Day (Remember to wear
green!)
SPORTS
Click for sports calendar
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