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HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
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Aye'
da Kindergarteners were too clever to get tricked by Leprechauns
this year. Check out one of these nifty traps!
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WILL WORK FOR WATER
Laguna Students Learn the Ropes of
Entrepreneurship
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REMINDER: WALK 4 WATER THIS SATURDAY 3/19 AT 10AM
Reprinted from SB
Independent
After
teaching math and economics at Laguna Blanca for 26 years, Paul
Chiment felt as if there was something missing from his students’
educational experience. “Kids were taking econ thinking they’d
learn about business,” he reflected while chatting at the
independent school’s Hope Ranch campus earlier this week, “but
they were learning about supply-and-demand curves.”
READ MORE
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Laguna
Blanca’s Parents’ Auxiliary always needs fresh faces and
enthusiasm to complement the faithful and fabulous parents who
are already involved. If you see an event or program that you’d
like to help with—even just a little—please contact Stacey
Fell, PA Secretary, or come to any Auxiliary meeting
for information. The next and last meeting of this year is on
April 26 from 11:45AM-1PM in the gym foyer.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities for the 2016-17
school year, please CLICK HERE and identify a
position that interests you, or tell us about someone you think
would be a great addition to the team. Short job descriptions are
included on the second page of the Nominating Form.
FORMS
ARE DUE APRIL 13.
Thank you for helping to make Laguna Blanca an even better place
for our students!
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CUM LAUDE TAPS SIX MORE OWLS
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On
Wednesday, six Laguna students were inducted into the prestigious
Cum Laude Society. Each year, the Upper School gathers for the
induction ceremony of juniors and seniors into Laguna’s chapter
of the Cum Laude Society, a national academic honor society.
READ MORE...
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SCIENCE FAIR 2016
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Laguna
alumna Sarah Pousho '86 was the keynote speaker at the
2016 Science Fair on Wednesday night. She spoke about her passion
for and commitment to science throughout her life, and about how
she is working as a scientist now, even though she is in sales
for a STEM toy company called GoldieBlox. The central theme of
her talk was, "If at first you don’t succeed, try, try
again."
On Thursday, Sarah visited the Lower School campus
to check out the LEGO program and enjoy lunch.
CHECK OUT THIS KINDERGARTEN PROJECT
PRESENTATION
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ONE-OF-A-KIND AUCTION AUCTION ITEMS
MADE JUST FOR OUR COMMUNITY
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Have a CHANtastic day at Laguna!
Spots are still available for a special day with
Mr. Chan and other CHAN-fans! $100.00 ensures your student can
have a CHANtastic day with lunch, games, and more. Click here to
RSVP and purchase your ticket with Blaire Ridge in the
Development office.
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Ooh La La! A Springtime in Paris Soiree
Bienvenue!
Join us at this grand French Chateau in the heart of Montecito
for a chic Parisian cocktail party. Take in the sunset on the
beautiful terrace with champagne aperitifs. Mingle with friends
while listening to live music and enjoy dancing in the opulence
of one of Santa Barbara’s most beautiful homes.
• $500 per person (all proceeds
benefit our school)
• Friday, April 29, 2016.
• 7 - 11 p.m.
• Hors d’oeuvres, dessert,
champagne and cocktails served
Click
here to RSVP and purchase your tickets with Blaire
Ridge in the Development office.
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To
benefit this year's silent auction, students in Grades EK-4 had
the opportunity to work with artist Cassandria Blackmore to create
colorful pieces of art resembling her unique style of reverse
painting on glass.
Parents still have a chance to purchase a
professionally printed photo book, which documents each class’
artistic journey with Cassandria. Click here to
purchase your class book online for $100.00 each.
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JACK MOLLER TAKES 3RD IN
OPTIMIST ORATORICAL CONTEST
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On
Wednesday, freshman Jack Moller represented Laguna Blanca
in the annual Optimist Oratorical Contest, which was held at San
Marcos High School. The Optimist Oratorical Contest gives young
people the chance to speak to the world. More than $150,000 in
college scholarships--funded by the Optimist International
Foundation--is awarded annually from this program. "Jack was
awarded a third place medal," says Ms. McHale who selected
Jack to enter the contest after delivering his speech in her
Public Speaking class. This year’s contest topic was, “How Doing
My Best Brings Out the Best in Others."
Congratulations,
Jack!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ART ON EXHIBIT
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Currently
on exhibit in the Emmons Arts Center are Middle School acrylic
paintings. The art gallery is open during school hours and
the exhibit will run through mid April.
Above art by Pisci Abrego '20.
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FIELD DAY
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A message from Head of School Rob Hereford:
Thank
you to everyone who made Field Day a success! We couldn’t have
had more unfriendly weather, but thanks to the efforts of a
strong and creative team, I thought we had a terrific day! Thank
you to Jason and Andra for all of their hard work on the event
and for not being thrown off course by the rain. Everyone's
collective energy and great attitudes made what could have been a
dreary morning so much fun for all the students and the adults.
It’s too rare that we get together as an EK-12 group--I am so
grateful to everyone for the effort put into making our wonderful
community even better!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
EMU 1 & EMU 2
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Happy birthday to Emu baby #1 who broke through
the shell around 3PM last Saturday, and worked hard for 15.5
hours, completely hatching at 7:35 on Sunday morning, March 13!
Click here to watch a video the
baby chick pipping.
Emu #2 hatched in about six hours on Monday, March
14 at 2:30.
There is one egg left. Watch it on our LIVE EMU CAM.
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SKATE VIDEO BY FINNLEY CRAWFORD '21
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OWLS SET SAIL IN STRONG WINDS
AT LOCAL REGATTA
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Last
weekend, Carson Shevitz ’16, the Captain of Laguna’s
sailing team, John Russo ’18, Charlie Jacobs ’20 and Natalie
McCaffery ’20 competed in the Silver Fleet at the UCSB Gaucho
Regatta. Sixty-five schools from around California and 300
students competed, including Santa Barbara High School and Dos
Pueblos High.
For Laguna, Carson skippered and Natalie crewed
one boat, finishing 6th in division; John skippered and Charlie
crewed the other, finishing 18th in division. Together the team
finished 12th.
Earlier this year, Carson and Charlie represented
Laguna’s sailing team in two regattas: Golden Bear in San
Francisco and Rose Bowl in Long Beach, one of the most
competitive regattas on the west coast. The dynamic duo earned an
impressive first place in one of their races.
Carson has been teaching children how to sail for
the past four years and started to mentor Laguna’s younger
sailors in the high school sailing program. He says he’s been
sailing most of his life, following the footsteps of his siblings
and racing ever since he could. “I took sailing beyond a sport
and currently hold a US Sailing Assoc. Sailing Instructor
certification and a USCG Merchant Mariner Captains License,” adds
Carson. Charlie, Natalie, and John started sailing for Laguna
this year and all have varying levels of experience. The group
practices twice a week after school with the Santa Barbara and
Dos Pueblos High School sailing teams and will often join the
UCSB team for more challenging practices.
Way to sail, Owls!
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TWO LAGUNA STUDENTS BRING
HOME THE GOLD FROM SB COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR
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Congratulations to Eighth Graders Natalie
McCaffery and Kiki Tolles for earning gold medals at
the SB County Science Fair. Both have been asked to move on to
the State portion of the event. Natalie explored Material Testing
for 3D Printed Prosthetics for her project, and Kiki questioned,
"Can we Terraform Mars?"
In addition, Natalie was nominated to go to Broadcom MASTERS, a national
STEM event in D.C. and Kiki won the SB Natural History Museum and
the SB Astronomical Society’s Astronomy awards.
AT LEFT: Kiki, Natalie, and Mr. Moore at the 2016 LBS
Science Fair.
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SENIOR CAMERON MORELLO
ADVANCES TO NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST
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Big congrats and high fives to senior Cameron
Morello '16 who has advanced to the Finalist level in the
National Merit Scholarship Program. About half of the finalists
will win a National Merit Scholarship and earn the Merit Scholar
title. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their
skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous
college studies. Every Finalist will compete for one of 2,500
National Merit $2500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a
state-representational basis and announced between April and July
2016.
GOOD LUCK, CAMERON!
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SPRING BREAK
March 28 - April 8
Classes resume Monday, April 11
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SAVE THE DATES!
A
wonderful opportunity for grandparents and special friends to
enjoy a campus visit and experience the school day through the
eyes of their students.
Lower School | Montecito Campus
Students in Grades EK – 4
Friday, May 6
9:30AM – 12:30PM
Middle & Upper School | Hope Ranch Campus
Students in Grades 5 – 12
Thursday, May 5
9AM – 12PM
Invitations
will be mailed soon! If your child has a special friend and/or
grandparent they would like to invite to campus, please contact Blaire Ridge in
the development office to ensure we have the most up-to-date
address information.
For more information about the event, please
contact Marcy Jacobs at 687.1752 x201 or mjacobs@lagunablanca.org.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION
FOR LAGUNA IS 4/1
OPEN TO PUBLIC: 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 week 2 for students entering Grades 4-7 in Fall
2016. All other weeks are waitlist only.
CLICK FOR DATES & MORE INFO
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ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CAMP
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FOOTBALL SKILLS & TRAINING CAMP
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FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12
July 25, 26, 28, 29 (No camp Wednesday, July 27)
8:30AM - Noon
Merovick Gymnasium & Chase Fields
$350 per camper
Campers will learn safe methods of training the
mind and body for the game of football. They will also develop
specific skills and techniques for offensive and defensive
positions.
ABOUT THE COACHES
To register, contact Shane
Lopes.
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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.
To register, contact Camp Director Trevor
Thorpe.
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LOWER SCHOOL
FRIDAY 3/18
GR 3 to Sea Landing/Condor Express (8AM-12PM)
THURS 3/24
Opera SB visits Lower School
FRI 3/25
First Grade to Ostrichland
SUN 3/27
Happy Easter!
MARCH 28 - APRIL 8
Spring Break -- No School
MON 4/11
Classes resume from spring break
FRI 4/1
Registration
opens for Summer @ Laguna Camp
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRI 3/18
National Latin Exam (10:15-10:50)
MS Dance at Marymout (7-9PM)
WED 3/23
Gr. 5/6 Parent Conferences / No School for Gr. 5/6
Students
SUN 3/27
Happy Easter!
MARCH 28 - APRIL 8
Spring Break -- No School
MON 4/11
Classes resume from spring brea
UPPER SCHOOL
MON 3/21
Spanish 3 to Los Agaves
WED 3/23
US Talent Show
FRI 3/25
Spanish Lit to Los Agaves
SUN 3/27
Happy Easter!
MARCH 28 - APRIL 8
Spring Break -- No School
MON 4/11
Classes resume from spring break
SPORTS
Click for sports calendar
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