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OH THE THINKS YOU CAN THINK!

Join us for a night of fun for the whole family and see our incredible Gr. 6-12 student performers in a musical about the works of Dr. Seuss.

Opening night is on Thursday 4/14 at 7PM!

Additional performances on Friday 4/15 and Saturday 4/16 at 7PM.

Tickets are available at the door

$8 for students

$10 for adults

ABOUT THE MUSICAL

SPENCER DUSEBOUT TALKS WATER AT TEDx

Check out Spencer Dusebout '11 at his recent TEDx talk at Oaks Christian. As the founder of H40--a nonprofit that has brought clean water to 200,000 people in Africa, Latin and South America, and Asia, he explains the impacts of taking risks and doing things you've never done before.

Click the video to learn more!

CATCH A GLIMPSE OF LAGUNA'S TRIP TO NOLA

Twenty-nine Laguna students trekked to New Orleans over spring break. Click the video for a recap of their trip!

LAGUNA'S GOT TALENT

If you missed the Upper School talent show, or want to catch your favorite performances again, click here and take a look at our recap video!

Special thanks to film editor Camila Lemere '18.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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!

LEADERS OF LAGUNA AWARDED AT 2016 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CONNECTION CONFERENCE

Congratulations to juniors Henry Farrell and Grace MacNeil, who attended the Global Leadership Connection's Conference.

Henry was awarded the Santa Barbara Male Youth Leader of the Year, Busch Family $1,000 Scholarship.

Grace was one of just 15 students awarded the $100 Ambassador Scholarship.

Way to go Owls!!!

FROM NOOZHAWK:

“Leadership is a choice" is the message instilled and repeated over and over again by the charismatic and passionate Carole Harder, executive director of Global Leadership Connection, a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing high school juniors for outstanding leadership qualities and academic achievement.

READY, SET, GO!

Lower School students competed in the Eater Relays at Santa Barbara City College this year, taking home lots of ribbons in the following events: 100m, 200m, 400m, the mile, and long jump. Congratulations to the following competitors:

FIRST GRADERS

Arthur, Austin, Carolina, Maritza

SECOND GRADERS

Nahum and Skyla

FRESHMAN SULLY ISRAEL DESIGNS HYPOTHETICAL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

Congratulations to freshman Sully Israel (pictured in yellow in middle), who won Honorable Mention at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara's annual High School Architectural Design Competition in Santa Ynez.

In a competition with 40 other students, Sully designed a hypothetical 6,200 square foot gallery space that moved him onto the final round. Inspired by MOXI, a children’s museum currently under construction in Santa Barbara, the competitors were given a packet with guidelines, measurements, city codes, and seven hours to design a multi-sensory educational experience space. "I thought a lot about human movement through the building, including multiple entrances, hallways, and a tower entrance on the corner of the lot," Sully explains. He recalls that the judges liked his garden design with lots of landscaping, different eco-systems for kids to learn about, including a desert greenhouse, jungle, and creek.

Sully was one of twelve finalists who was invited back to make a presentation, with four minutes to explain why his design was successful, and five minutes to answer questions from the four architectural board members. Each finalist was scored on a point system, and Sully received honorable mentions.

"The most unique part of my building was the gallery I designed—an interactive ‘sense of sight’ room. That was the hardest part of the whole competition, doing the exhibit itself. I even had a five foot interactive eyeball."

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS SNAP UP AWARDS AT ANNUAL ART COMPETITION

In the Town and Country Women’s Club of Santa Barbara Annual Art Competition, two Laguna students were recognized for their creative talents.

Annelle King '18 won 1st Place in Photography and Maddy Walker '19 won an Honorable Mention in Photography.

Both girls received a modest cash award for their honors, and Annelle’s photograph will move on to the Statewide Women’s Club Art Competition and Exhibition!

PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

FORMS ARE DUE APRIL 15

The President's Volunteer Service Award was created to recognize the tens of millions of Americans who have made a sustained commitment to volunteer service during the past 12 months. Awards will be distributed on May 27 during assembly.

Students who have completed the required number of service hours between April 15, 2015 and April 15, 2016 should complete the Presidential Volunteer Service Award form and submit it to Trish McHale no later than April 15.

GOT FOMO?

"Fear of Missing Out" can make social media-using teens feel stressed Here's how you can help!

Teens text, tweet, snap, and post like crazy. In fact, about half of teens use social media every day, and for some, this means checking Instagram or Snapchat dozens (or hundreds!) of times a day. While many teens find connecting with friends online a positive experience, some just feel stressed out. This social media-specific anxiety has a name: FOMO, also known as "fear of missing out."

ONE-OF-A-KIND AUCTION ITEM

MADE JUST FOR OUR COMMUNITY

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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ART ON EXHIBIT

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.

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.

Middle & Upper School | Hope Ranch Campus
Students in Grades 5 – 12
Thursday, May 5
9AM – 12PM

Lower School | Montecito Campus
Students in Grades EK – 4
Friday, May 6
9:30AM – 12:30PM

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.

SUMMER CAMPS AT LAGUNA

ONLINE REGISTRATION

IS OPEN FOR LAGUNA ONLY

REGISTRATION OPENS

FOR 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

THIS CAMP IS FULL

WAIT LIST REGISTRATION ONLY

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.

CLICK FOR DATES & MORE INFO

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CAMP

FOOTBALL SKILLS & TRAINING CAMP

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.

SUMMER TENNIS CAMP: JUNE 20-24

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.