BRAVO TO THE TEDxLBS TEAM!
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Not pictured above are
Sangay Sherpa '20
,
Brian McClintock '20
, and
Oscar Houglet '21.
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Laguna's inaugural TEDx event was a huge success!
"Yesterday was yet another incredible day to be an Owl. From start to finish, the TEDx event showcased many bold and thought-provoking speakers, as well as the thriving project-based learning culture at Laguna. The inspired thinking that went into the student-produced program was impressive, as was the transformation of the Merovick Gymnasium. Our poised student speakers distinguished themselves, capturing our attention and opening our hearts," says Rob Hereford. "Please join me in giving a huge thanks and congratulations to Anna Alldredge, Allison Armstrong, and the TEDx students for providing us with such a transformative event for our school. I'm so proud of this community!"
A highlight of this powerful event was the talk by Santa Barbara Fire Engineer Kevin Jones, in which he recounted his experience as a first responder for both the Thomas Fire and Montecito Mudslides.
Click here
to read the full article.
Check out the student film created by
Camila Lemere '18 that opened the daylong program.
Stay tuned for event photos and video of speeches in the coming weeks!
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GIRLS SOCCER TEAM RECEIVES MORE THAN A WIN
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Laguna Blanca girls soccer scored twice in a couple of minutes to push past Cambria's Coast Union in a 3-2 non-league home victory last Friday night.
Bea Lujan
'21
recorded two goals, her first coming eight minutes in off a through-ball feed from
Julia Guglielmo '20
.
After the Owls win, the Laguna Blanca and Coast Union teams huddled as Coast Union coach Brooklin Brumund announced a fundraiser for Laguna students whose families were affected by the Thomas Fire and Montecito Mudslides.
"For our entire team, this gesture was a reminder of how important community is," Owls head coach Kevin Shertzer said, "and how far a simple act of kindness can go in helping to heal the deep scars of these recent events."
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IN REVIEW: 2018 WINTER PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE
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NAME
: Mieke Delwiche
ROLE AT LAGUNA
: Kindergarten Instructor
What ONE word best describes you?
Creative
What’s an interesting fact about you?
I have a child in each division at Laguna. (And one in preschool!)
What would be the most amazing adventure you could go on?
Hiking Machu Pichu
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GR. 4 INVITED TO
FLY UP TO FIFTH GRADE
ON 2/8
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CAMILA LEMERE & JACK STEIN TO PRESENT
SEVEN HOURS
AT SBIFF 10-10-10 COMPETITION
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Camila Lemere '18 and
Jack Stein '19 have been chosen to present their film
Seven Hours at this year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival's as finalists in local high school and college screenwriting and filmmaking competition.
Camila, who made her directorial debut in the SBIFF 10-10-10 competition last year in
When the Lights Go Out, competes again this year as director of
Seven Hours. Jack, who is a first-time participant in the competition, is the film's screenwriter.
Jack describes
Seven Hours
as “a send-up of the classic romantic comedy in which a man and a woman, who are both unhappy with their lives, find each other and try to stay together despite the odds stacked against them.”
The entire Laguna community is invited to a free screening of the film, which takes place on
Saturday, February 10
from 2-4PM at the Arlington Theatre.
Good luck, Camila and Jack!
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JASON DONNELLY TO BE INDUCTED INTO SAN MARCOS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
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On Friday, February 9, Laguna Blanca Director of Athletics Jason Donnelly will be inducted into the San Marcos High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
Jason is being honored for his contributions to San Marcos High School in football, soccer, and volleyball.
Congratulations, Jason!
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SEEKING PARENTS INTERESTED IN JOINING THE PARENTS' AUXILIARY BOARD (2018-19)
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The nominating process for next year’s PA Board has begun! Please consider serving in a Board leadership position where you can be part of the decision-making process for PA activities such as class social events, Laguna Spirit Wear, Faculty Appreciation, Spirit of Laguna/Jogathon, athletic boosters, and much more. All skills and backgrounds are welcome!
Click here for more information about each position and to access the
nomination form.
Please note that the deadline to submit nominations is February 28.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
11:45AM-1PM
GYM FOYER ON HOPE RANCH CAMPUS
Come share a delicious meal with fellow Laguna parents at the next PA Lunch and Learn.
Head of School Rob Hereford and the Heads of each division will share plans on post-disaster outlook and support as well as an overview of Laguna’s Emergency Preparedness Plan. There will also be an update on the Spring Benefit and Nominating Process for next year’s PA.
Current PA Board Members will be present to answer all of your questions about serving as a PA Board Officer or other volunteer positions.
All parents are welcomed and appreciated!
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LBS SENIOR CLASS LEARNS CPR
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Safety Matters Certified Training and the American Heart Association will conduct a day of learning "Hands Only" CPR at Laguna Blanca on Wednesday, February 7 at 10:15AM. The training for the Class of 2018 will be led by Shane Lopes and Andra Wilson in Spaulding Auditorium and is sponsored by Cottage Heart & Vascular Center.
Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, the state of California will require all high school seniors to complete "Hands Only" CPR training. Laguna Blanca is happy to provide this training to our current seniors as an early support of the new law.
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1) Call 9-1-1 (or send someone to do that).
2) Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.
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Grab your sweetheart and join us on Tuesday, February 13 at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club for a Valentine's date night at the Laguna Blanca Benefit Concert!
Our talented Laguna students will present two sets of love and heartbreak, including a reprise of
Radar Love by Golden Earring,
Open Arms by Journey, and various other love songs to benefit
Direct Relief International and those affected by the Thomas Fire and Montecito Mudslides.
Featured singers:
Sophia Bakaev '18
(pictured above),
Aidan O’Donnell '18,
Sully Israel '19,
Jackson Hurley '18, and
Camila Lemere '18
If you'd like a good seat, reserve your table today! Call SOhO to book ahead: 962.7776.
In addition,
SB Strong t-shirts, designed by
Sofia Fouroohi-Martin '19, will be available for purchase at the event.
DINNER 6PM | CONCERT 6:30PM
Donations at the door.
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HEALING IN THE AFTERMATH OF TRAGEDY
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Reprinted from
Santa Barbara Independent
Debbie Allen, LCSW, is a psychotherapist at Family Therapy Institute of Santa Barbara and a professor at Antioch University. She shares some words of wisdom on recovering from tragedy:
"There are ways for all of us to use lessons from our childhood to help us heal in the aftermath of a fire and a storm we will remember for a very long time...
There is something that many of us have not yet done. We have not lit a fire in our fireplace or sat by a campfire. Note that this also offers an opportunity. To take something that has been such a source of fear and pain and then to also recognize its beauty in a controlled setting is to understand that we can transform painful content into something good."
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MYLAGUNA TIP OF THE WEEK ARCHIVES:
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LOWER SCHOOL
FRI 2/2
(Note new date)
Re-enrollment Contracts Mailed
TUES 2/6
PA Lunch and Learn in HR Gym Foyer (11:45AM-1PM)
Storyteller Michael Katz visits Laguna North
WED 2/7
Storyteller Michael Katz visits Laguna North
THURS 2/8
Gr. 5/6 to Arlington Theatre
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch
Gr. 4 Transition Night -- "Fly Up to Fifth Grade" on Hope Ranch Campus
MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRI 2/2
(Note new date)
Re-enrollment Contracts Mailed
TUES 2/6
PA Lunch and Learn in HR Gym Foyer (11:45AM-1PM)
WED 2/7
MS Math Club, Room E402 (12:20PM)
THURS 2/8
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch
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UPPER SCHOOL
FRI 2/2
(Note new date)
Re-enrollment Contracts Mailed
TUES 2/6
PA Lunch and Learn in HR Gym Foyer (11:45AM-1PM)
WED 2/7
CPR Training for senior class in Spaulding Aud (10:15AM)
THURS 2/8
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch
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