CLASS TRIP PHOTOS ARE HERE!

Gr. 6 photos, video, and trip stories are available on Ms. Armstrong's class blog (password to view the blog is "laguna6").

Gr. 8 & 11 photos coming soon!

STUDENT ART ON DISPLAY AT ARTWALK THIS WEEKEND!

The artwork of Laguna Lower School students Maritt Blabey '27, Saige Mastro-Stern '28, Ava Inman '27, Olivia De Meyer '27, Austin Nocerino '27, Sadie Young '26, Juliette DuPrau '25, Chloe Gidney '25, Noah Dehli '24, and Tracey Cao '24 will be on display as part of the Museum of Natural History’s ARTWALK this weekend, September 24 & 25 from 10AM-5PM.

This event supports the museum’s educational programs, and features work from prominent local artists, as well as students from Santa Barbara area schools. To learn more about the event, click here.

GIRAFFE ART BY AVA INMAN '27

THIS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
11:45AM - 1:00PM
HOPE RANCH CAMPUS GYM

All parents are welcomed and appreciated!
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As always, a delicious lunch will be provided.
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Special Guest Speaker Director of College Counseling Matt Struckmeyer

ABOUT MATT'S TALK

In the last year or two, highly selective colleges have begun to push back against the trend of stressed-out, over-packaged students who push themselves in unhealthy ways to impress the admissions office. The Harvard Graduate School of Education published a report last spring, signed by more than 200 leading stakeholders in admission, called "Turning the Tide," a document meant to restore happiness, balance, and sanity to the high school years.

Chiefly, the report calls on college admissions offices to value depth over breadth, discouraging exotic and expensive resume-padding—such as service trips abroad and long lists of extracurriculars—in favor of more ordinary pursuits.

Matt will present an overview of "Turning the Tide," suggesting ways that parents can enter the conversation and influence their children in healthy directions. He will also explain that elite colleges have no set formula for admissions, but instead look for joy, vitality, and enthusiasm in each applicant.

OWLS PROVE TOO MUCH FOR THE COMPETITION!

G I R L S V O L L E Y B A L L

Laguna blasted 16 service aces and swept visiting Viewpoint, 25-19, 25-19, 25-20, in a non-league girls volleyball match at Merovick Gym this week

"We had one of our most effective nights from the service line," Laguna Blanca assistant coach Kat Niksto said.

Laurel Kujan '18 led the Owls with six aces to go with 10 kills and five digs. Maddy Nicolson '17 served five aces, had nine kills and eight digs.

"Maddy played great all around on the outside, really bringing what we worked on in practice onto the court for the match tonight," said Niksto.

Caylin Zimmerman '18 was the team's kill leader with 11 and picked up 17 digs for a double-double. She had a .500 hitting percentage. Kendall White '18 added three aces and shined in the back row.

G I R L S T E N N I S

Katherine Monroy '20 improved her season record to 13-0 by winning a pair of sets, while Nicole Benton '17 went 3-0 and Grace MacNeil '17 was 2-0 in the Owls' victory.

Nicole Belton '17 went undefeated at No. 3 singles, leading Laguna Blanca to a 13-5 non-league girls tennis win over St. Bonaventure on Tuesday.

Grace MacNeil '17 won two sets and Lexi Reyes '19 won the remaining match at No. 2 singles for the Owls. At No. 1, Katherine Monroy '20 lost only one point in the first set and Sophia Bakaev '18 got a win in the second set. Lucy Cao '20 lost a tough 7-5 decision in the third round.

Hannah Miller '18 and Fiona Flynn '17 won two sets in doubles and Cindy Shan '17 and Juliette Sorensen '20 took the third-round set.

F O O T B A L L

Quarterback Aidan O'Donnell '18 passed for three touchdowns and Alex Furukawa '18 had a rushing and receiving touchdown in Laguna's 44-0 victory over visiting Fulton Prep in a non-league 8-man game on Friday.

The Owls are now 3-1 on the season. They turned in a solid defensive effort, led by Anton Homeniuk '18 who had a team-high 8 tackles, including 5 solo and 1 for a loss.

Laguna Blanca opens Condor League play next Saturday at home against Thacher.

GO OWLS!!!

SPORTS UPDATES BY BARRY PUNZAL, NOOZHAWK.COM

THE POWER OF A GOOD STORY

This week, Laguna welcomed back actor, comedian, and poet John Morello to the Spaulding stage! His show, Dirt, is a powerful performance that stays with students and adults alike long after it is over. More than just a motivational presentation, Dirt inspires people to take action by urging them to reflect upon the choices that they make in their daily lives—from what they put into their bodies and how they treat themselves, to how they treat one another. To learn more about the story and characters in Dirt, and John's other work, click here.

Mia competing at the Emerald Ball.

Sofia is the founder and CEO of Beru Kids.

Congratulations to ninth grader Mia Humberd-Hilf, who competed in the U.S. Nationals and World Dance Championships at the Embassy Ballroom Championships. She placed first in the U.S. National Junior Champion Cha Cha, second in the U.S. National Junior Champion Latin, and second in U.S. National Youth Champion Latin. Additionally, Mia placed first in the World Junior Rumba Champion and second in the World Youth Latin Champion. CLICK HERE to watch a video of Mia dancing her way to the top! Way to go, Mia!

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Jillian Lin '21 participated in an artistic apprenticeship within a collective project working with Master Artist Jan Tichy for the SB Museum's 75th Year Gala celebration. The digital projection project was presented on September 18, and it will continue to have an online presence. Way to go, Jillian!

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Although Laguna alumna Sofia Melograno '07 has always been in touch with her life purpose, which is to “work in a space that benefits the greater good in some way,” she is surprised at how she got there. Growing up, her family was dedicated to philanthropic giving. Her grandparents have a foundation that supports the arts, advancing cultural and social causes: The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation. Her grandfather often said to her, “there’s nothing wrong with a little capitalism… as long as you try to make a difference." READ MORE.

COASTAL CLEANUP DAY
A GREAT SUCCESS!

Last Saturday, a total of 41 participants (21 adults, 20 children) picked up 172.5 pounds of trash and 26 pounds of recycling from Hammonds/Miramar Beach. Representing Laguna: 13 children and 16 adults, including one board member and five faculty.

The most collected items were plastics such as caps/lids, straws/stirrers, plastic food wrappers, and plastic bag bits. Styrofoam was the next most collected, followed by cigarette filters.

THANK YOU to all who came out for the event. Because of you, the coast is cleaner!

OWLS IN WONDERLAND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 8:15AM

The group will meet in the LS lunch area each week until the event on 11/13.

Click here to sign up for a booth, committee, or volunteer spot.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Event Co-chairs Tracey Inman or Christina Waag at owlsinwonderland2016@gmail.com

Spearheaded by Laguna alumnus and current parent David Bradley ’99, the annual Laguna Blanca Ace Angeloff Golf Classic is a fun way for the community to support our scholarship program. Alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends are encouraged to gather up a foursome or come as a single player! Be sure to stick around afterward for prizes and a post-tournament reception.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016
LA CUMBRE COUNTRY CLUB
4015 VIA LAGUNA, SANTA BARBARA
9:30AM REGISTRATION
11:00AM TEE OFF

FOR TICKETING & SPONSORSHIP INFO
http://lbs2014.wixsite.com/lbsgolftournament16

QUESTIONS?

Contact Dave Bradley or Cynthia McClintock

FACULTY ART ON EXHIBIT

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

On exhibit at Laguna Blanca from September 19 to October 14 are works by our own talented faculty artists:

M E L I S S A A B R A M S

M A U R E E N F O L E Y

C H R I S J. J O H N S O N

D U G U Y E S A K A

The art gallery in the Emmons Arts Center is open during school hours and during special events such as Parents’ Night, concerts, and special openings.

WHY DEVICE-FREE DINNERS ARE A HEALTHY CHOICE

It may seem obvious that eating dinner with your family is a good thing. Research provides plenty of support for the importance of family dinner for kids: Learning vocabulary, fewer behavior problems, less substance abuse, and healthier eating are some of the positive outcomes. But how is family dinner changing in response to the massive technological changes in American society?

To find out more about how families are managing devices during family dinner, Common Sense Media commissioned a poll of nearly 900 families with children between the ages of 2 and 17 years old...

LBS MOCK TRIAL INFORMATION SESSION TUESDAY, SEPT 27

Grades 9-12 students who are interested in participating in mock trial are invited to attend an Information Session this coming Tuesday, September 27 at 12:20PM in the Rugg Room.

Mock trial helps students to develop critical thinking and public speaking skills, as well as a knowledge of legal practices and procedures. Attend the meeting to get a brief overview of the club and learn how to join!

Returning members of the mock trial team will be on hand to answer questions from a student perspective.

QUESTIONS? Contact Ms. Kocian in the Head of School's Office.

LS BOOK CLUB EXAMINES GRIT, THE POWER OF PASSION AND PERSEVERANCE

Talent, effort, skill, and achievement. How are these attributes related, which is the most important for success (both immediate and long-term), and how does this apply to our Lower School learning community? Please consider joining in the conversation as we learn about the research and potential application of Angela Duckworth’s work. To take part in the Parent Book Club (PBC), RSVP to Darla McDavid so we can order books for all involved (provided by the school). PBC will meet from 5:30-7:00pm at the Lower School campus on the evenings of October 19, November 16, and December 7. Childcare will be provided.

NEED HELP WITH THAT ESSAY ASSIGNMENT?

VISIT THE WRITING CENTER IN THE LIBRARY

Laguna English Instructor Ms. Nordgaarden will be available to help Gr. 5-12 students in the Writing Center/Library during Periods A, C, E, and G this semester. Students can come in for extra writing help no matter the grade or subject!

Ms. Nordgaarden can also accommodate 7:30AM and 2:50PM appointments.

QUESTIONS?
Please email Ms. Nordgaarden at cnordgaarden@lagunablanca.org