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MEMORIAL DAY IS MONDAY, MAY 29
NO SCHOOL
SCHOOL OFFICES CLOSED
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Today,
Laguna's fifth grade class raised awareness and funds to end
child poverty. Click here to
learn more about Red Nose Day.
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Dear
Fellow Parents,
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude
for the generous community of parents who have helped us to raise
nearly $450,000 for the Laguna Fund! We are honored to chair this
year’s Laguna Fund and are grateful for your collective
contributions to this important fundraising initiative. The
Laguna Fund is critical, as it fills the roughly $2,500 gap
between tuition and the cost of the resources necessary to
educate each student.
Additionally, the percentage of families
participating is an important metric with the National
Association of Independent Schools – and thus when families do
not participate, it shows up as a negative mark for our school. Every
gift is incredibly important, regardless of size.
Please help us head into summer with 100% parent
participation. For those who haven’t yet made a gift, we
encourage you to make your contribution today! Our goal is to
raise an additional $50,000 by June 1. Each and every
member of our community helps to impact both our present and our
future.
We recognize that it is a busy time of year, but
we ask you to please take 3 minutes to click here and give today!
YOUR GIFT MATTERS!
Sincerely,
Julia Rodgers & Dave Bradley ’99
Laguna Blanca Parents
P.S. Uncertain if you’ve given to the Laguna Fund?
Please contact Director of Development Marcy Jacobs with
questions.
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LAGUNA FOURTH GRADERS HONOR SB COMMUNITY LEADERS
AT ANNUAL CITIZENSHIP BREAKFAST
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In
celebration of their unit on citizenship and what it means to be
a good citizen in our community, Laguna Blanca fourth graders
invited local community members who exemplify good citizenship
and honored them at a special breakfast on Friday, May 19 at
the Lower School campus.
The event kicked off with each student sharing
what they appreciated about their special guest of honor as well
as what being a good citizen means to them: voting, taking care
of the Earth, standing up for the rights of others, providing
medical help for those in need, serving in our military, adopting
pets that need homes, being honest, obeying the law, helping
others, and much more.
Read more
View
photos of the breakfast here, and
visit Mrs. Brown's blog here.
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PARENT APPRECIATION LUNCHEON PHOTOS ARE HERE
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AT #DOIT4DAVIES
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Last
Friday, community members gathered at Laguna to honor and
remember the life of beloved soccer coach Davies Kabogoza at the
#DOIT4DAVIES soccer tournament. The student-orchestrated event
raised over $12,000, which will be sent to Davies' mother in Uganda.
Thank you for your generous contributions!
Click here for
photos of this unique celebration of life.
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STUDENTS GIVE BACK ON MS SERVICE DAY
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Students
in grades 5-8 participated in a day of service last Friday. Fifth
through seventh graders participated in beach clean-ups, and as
per tradition, the eighth graders installed a class gift as a
lasting legacy on the Middle School campus that has nurtured them
for years.
Eighth
graders decided together to improve the entrance to our Middle
School to become an even more welcoming area. The class prepared
for their day of service by meeting during lunch periods to
organize the project, raising funds, and bringing in supplies.
On the big day, eighth graders painted the Gaga
Pit; placed potted plants with quotes written on them near the
fence; painted a Middle School welcome sign with each of their
hand prints; and created a celebratory banner for their eighth
grade class. Afterwards, they enjoyed a fun afternoon at Hope
Ranch Beach.
Thank
you for your contributions, eighth graders!
View photos here.
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LAGUNA STUDENTS STANDOUT IN NATIONAL LATIN EXAM
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Congratulations
to Laguna’s Latin students for achieving high scores on the
National Latin Exam (NLE), a test that covers Latin grammar and
vocabulary, as well as Roman history, mythology, and culture. All
of the Latin students at Laguna Blanca take the exam in March,
which varies by level. The NLE promotes the study of Latin by
allowing students to measure their personal accomplishments as
they study the language year by year.
INTRODUCTORY LATIN (Grade 7)
High Achievement (Certificate + ribbon): Catie
Fristoe
Achievement (Certificate): Lauren
Neubauer, Dare Fitzpatrick, Claire Tolles, Lauren Mills, Francesca
Castellarin, Maura Jaye, George Nicks, Amelia Fowler, Freddie
Russell, Nicole Khodabandehlou
OTHER LEVELS
Gold Summa Cum Laude (gold
medal): Jacob Self ’20, Jackson Hurley ’18
Silver Maxima Cum Laude (silver
medal): Emily Donelan ’21, Zachary Boyle ’21, Izzy Sabino ’19,
Sophia Fay ’18
Magna Cum Laude (certificate): Ryan
Purkait ’21, Gus Sabino ’21, Brando Cairone ’21, Vincent
Vestergaard ’20, Sydney Hlavaty ’20, Bennett Coy ’19, Caitlin
Gainey ’19
Cum Laude (certificate): Tara Woodard ’21, Conley Ball
’21, Aura Carlson ’18, Clara Hillis ’17
A special congratulations to Jackson Hurley ’18
for receiving the Maureen O’Donnell Oxford Classical Dictionary
Award, a rare honor for earning the gold Summa Cum Laude four
years in a row.
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FOURTH ESTATE WRITERS
AWARDED FOR CO-WRITTEN ARTICLE
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Juniors Caylin
Zimmerman and Julia Fay were awarded third place in
the feature story category of the CA Press Women 2017 High
School Communications Contest for their co-written article,
“The Realities of Rape Culture.” This year, there were 526
entries from 32 different print and digital/electronic entries. Click here for The Fourth
Estate, and turn to pages 16 & 17 to read the article.
Congratulations, Caylin and Julia!
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SULLY ISRAEL '18 PLAYS HIS 150TH PIANO PERFORMANCE
FOR SENIORS
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Sullivan
Israel '19 just played his 150th gig at a local retirement
home. He has played an impressive 52 gigs this school year alone.
Playing Jazz piano for seniors has been a big part of Sully’s
life for over the past four years. It all began at age 12 at
Villa Santa Barbara when he had never before played for an
audience. At first it was a bit intimidating, but then he got to
know the residents and saw how much they appreciated it.
Today--Sullivan is in high demand and plays at more than 13 local
retirement homes and hospitals, where residents greet him like an
old friend. Sully spends countless hours learning and practicing
old standards which the seniors love, and even hosts sing-alongs!
While he has been offered payment, he has always refused, feeling
that helping others should be done because it is the right thing
to do, especially when a person has all of the advantages and
blessings he has. Sully invites other students to get involved,
so they too can see how much joy they can bring into the lives of
others through music. Interested students should find Sully on
campus or email him at isrsul@lbsstudents.org.
Click here to watch Sully
perform an old standard.
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NEW MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AT LAGUNA
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Laguna
is launching a Mentor Program! The Laguna Blanca Mentor Program
aims to create leadership opportunities for Upper School students
who demonstrate a positive regard for the Laguna Blanca School
experience. Upper School students will serve as mentors to Middle
School students in small group settings during advisory period.
Mentors will be asked to lead from an experienced Middle School
perspective as they share their wisdom in regards to academics,
relationships with peers and teachers, and growing up in today’s
confusing, exciting, and demanding world. Please talk with Mr.
Lopes or Ms. Valentine for more
information.
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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RESULTS ARE IN!
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Congratulations
to the Class of 2017 as they head off to the following colleges
and universities this fall:
Barnard
College
Boston University (College of Communication)
California Institute of the Arts
Chapman University (2)
Drexel University
Harvard University
Lehigh University
New York University (2)
New York University (Gallatin School)
Southern Methodist University
The New School - All Divisions (Eugene Lang
College of Liberal Arts)
University of California, San Diego
University of San Francisco (2)
University of Southern California
University of Southern California (School of
Business)
University of St. Andrews
Wake Forest University
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SOCK CLUB TOWN HALL MEETING: 5/31
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Please
join us on Wednesday, May 31, from 6-7:30 p.m. for a Town Hall
Meeting in Laguna Blanca School’s Library, hosted by Sock Club
members. Having joined the numerous community organizations that
contribute to the 20-year-old Thursday evening Alameda Park Meal
Sharings, the Sock Club is honored to host community organizers
and advocates for the homeless—including Jeff Shaffer, Emily
Allen, and Mimi Doohan—to brainstorm as a community how to ensure
that the long-term goals of the Alameda Park Meal Sharing are
protected.
We will discuss an evolving vision for
establishing an Alameda Park Collective, made up of invested
partners in the “meal sharing as outreach” program. Based on a
model of “collective impact” as articulated in Stanford University’s Social Innovation
Review, an
Alameda Park collaborative entity would move from donations and
relief to the active creation of empowerment programs.
All ideas will be on the table, from fundraising
and Flexible Spending accounts that support reunification to the
creation of an Alameda Park Collective website to a six-week “Art
in the Park Empowerment” AmeriCorps summer internship for high
school students (already in the works for June 15-July 20, 2017).
Laguna Blanca’s SOCK Club hopes you can join them!
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PLAYING SPORTS IN 2017-2018? FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS
ON CAMPUS: JUNE 1
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WHO:
Students in Grades 6-12
WHAT: Free Sport Physicals for the 2017-2018 school year
WHEN:
Thursday, June 1 from 3-6PM. No appointment necessary; exams will
be on a first come, first served basis.
WHERE:
Merovick Gymnasium Training Room
WHAT TO
BRING: A copy of the Medical History & Exam Form (click here)
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FRIDAY,
JUNE 2 | 6-8:30PM
RUSTON AMPHITHEATRE
HOPE
RANCH CAMPUS
FIND
YOUR DANCING SHOES AND MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR A ROCKIN' GOOD TIME
WITH LAGUNA FRIENDS!
- An event for parents, faculty, and staff -
Opening Band: The Caverns and Erland Wanberg
Featured Band: Minivan with Laguna Lower School
Moms Nicole (Frank) Ball and Leslie Hucko-Comis
Complimentary CRAFT BEERS by Figueroa Mountain
& WINE by Corks n’ Crowns
Complimentary DESSERT by Rori’s Artisanal Creamery
FOOD for Purchase from Beans BBQ and Catering
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TEXTBOOK
BUYBACK & RENTAL CHECK-IN EVENT
THURSDAY 6/8 & FRIDAY 6/9
8:00AM - 3:00PM
NINTH GRADE COURTYARD
Books have the most value when they will be used
again next year at our school or at schools across the country.
This is the best time of year to sell textbooks because demand is
highest.
Reminder: Any books rented from the bookstore are due
by Friday, June 9. You can check-in these books in-person at the
buyback event, or log into your bookstore rental account at www.lagunablanca.bkstr.com, print
a label and return by mail.
The book list for next fall will be posted over
the summer. Let the bookstore keep an eye on the calendar
for you! Sign up here for an email reminder
alerting you of when the book list becomes available.
QUESTIONS?
Click here for a Q&A, or
contact Follett Customer Service at 888-FVC-3383.
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CLOSING CEREMONIES--JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
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LOWER
SCHOOL
Thursday, June 8
LS campus
9-10:30AM
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MIDDLE
SCHOOL
Friday, June 9
Ruston Amphitheater
4:00-6:00PM
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SR
PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
Monday, June 12
Spaulding Auditorium
3:00-5:30PM
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83rd
COMMENCEMENT
Wednesday, June 14
Ruston Amphitheater
4:00-7:00PM
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SUMMER 2017 READING LISTS ARE HERE
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READY,
SET, READ! At Laguna, there is required summer reading for
students in grades 3-12, and suggested summer reading for
students in early kindergarten through grade 2.
CLICK HERE for a list of summer
reading by grade level. Seminar course reading lists coming soon.
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START YOUR SUMMER SCREEN-TIME RULES NOW
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Nip
screen-time excesses in the bud with summer screen rules that
start today.
Click here to read
more.
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LOWER SCHOOL
FRI 5/26
All Library Books are Due
Dress Down Day (Theme: Anything Goes!)
Gr. 4 to Santa Cruz Island
(7:45AM-5:30PM)
Extra After School Musical Theatre Class Added
(3:15PM)
MON 5/29
Memorial Day
School Offices Closed
NO SCHOOL
TUES 5/30
EK-4 Chess Club
LS TechLab (3:15-4:15PM)
WED 5/31
Gr. 3 to Lotusland
(8:55AM-12PM)
Gr. 1-4 Musical Theatre
LS Music Classroom & Pavilion (3:15PM)
FRI 6/2
Gr. 4 Poetry Reading
LS Campus
Kindergarten Dads & Dogs
LS Campus
Laguna Bowl
Ruston Amphitheater (6-8:30PM)
LS Musical Theatre Tech Rehearsal
HR Campus (3:30-5PM)
SAT 6/3
LS Musical Theatre Dress Rehearsal
Spaulding Auditorium
SUN 6/4
LS Musical Theatre Performance of The
Aristocats in Spaulding Auditorium (1-2PM)
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRI 5/26
MS House Champions Celebration (12:30-3PM)
MON 5/29
Memorial Day
School Offices Closed
NO SCHOOL
WED 5/31
MS Math Club Members to South Coast Math Superbowl
SBCEO (7:30AM-2:15PM)
Gr. 5-12 Presidential Awards & Portfolio
Distribution; Gr. 5-12 Yearbook Distribution
Ruston Amphitheater (10:15-10:55AM)
THURS 6/1
Gr. 6-12 Free Sports Physicals for 2017-2018
in HR Training Room (3-6PM)
FRI 6/2
Laguna Bowl
Ruston Amphitheater (6-8:30PM)
UPPER SCHOOL
FRI 5/26
H Period Spanish 1 to Los Agaves (11AM-12:45PM)
MON 5/29
Memorial Day
School Offices Closed
NO SCHOOL
TUES 5/30
Senior Projects Week 3
US French Students to Pacific Crepes
(11AM-12:50PM)
WED 5/31
Gr. 5-12 Presidential Awards & Portfolio
Distribution; Gr. 5-12 Yearbook Distribution in
Ruston Amphitheater (10:15-10:55AM)
Town Hall Style Sock Club Meeting
Isham Library (6-7:30PM)
THURS 6/1
C Period Spanish to Los Agaves
(11AM-1PM)
Gr. 6-12 Free Sports Physicals for 2017-2018 in HR Training Room (3-6PM)
FRI 6/2
US French Students to Pacific Crepes
(11AM-12:55PM)
Laguna Bowl
Ruston Amphitheater (6-8:30PM)
SAT 6/3
SAT
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