A DAY OF PLAY: ACE ANGELOFF GOLF & TENNIS CLASSIC WAS A SUCCESS!
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Thank you to all who joined us on the course and courts for the annual Ace Angeloff Golf Classic and our first Tennis Round Robin! We are grateful to our many sponsors and players who helped make this a fun event, which supports our Alumni Scholarship Fund. Congratulations to our event chairs,
Dave Bradley ’99
(golf) and Laura Wyatt (tennis) – thank you for your coordination and for making this day possible!
A Day of Play: Ace Angeloff Golf Classic & Tennis Round Robin Sponsors:
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Jane & Greg Bartholomew
Bickett Family
BMW Santa Barbara
Branch Family
Connor Family
Billie Fitzpatrick
Bob Fuladi & Nissy Mahmoud
Gainey Family
Giordano Family
Hearing Services of Santa Barbara
Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Kinsler Family
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Denise & George Lilly
Madsen Family
MomClone
Niehaus Family
Pryor Family
Rodgers Family
Rachael & David Stein
Waiakea Water
White & Grube Orthodontics
Laura & Geoff Wyatt '79
Zeini Family
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SPRING BENEFIT TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
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Round up your friends, join a class table, and enjoy a memorable "Night At The Ranch" on Saturday, April 27!
JOIN THE LEAD SPONSORS BELOW
Electronic Invitation will be mailed
Tuesday, March 12.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR ENSURING A SUCCESSFUL SPRING BENEFIT!
TRAIL BOSS
Fuladi Family
WRANGLER
Costner Family • Douglas Family • Friend of Laguna • Gabler Family • Jackson Family
RANCHERO
Branch Family • Fowler Family • Loncki Family • Rice Family • Zhang Family
RUSTLER
Rebecca & David Ball • Barker Family • Scott Charney & Ellen McDermott Charney • Davenport Family • Farrell Family • Fell Family • Gainey Family • Hearing Services of Santa Barbara • Henderson Family • Carol & Stephen King • Koke Family • Lund-Brown Family • Neubauer Family • Niehaus Family • Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Power • Pryor Family • Purkait Family • Julia & JB Rodgers • Sabino Family • Tolles Family • Weaver Family • Zeini Family
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To learn more about this special event,
please
come to the next committee meeting on
Wednesday, March 13
at
1:30PM
in the Gym Foyer on the Hope Ranch Campus.
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Thank you to the Upper School Student Council for giving this annual tradition your magic touch! From tee design, event coordination and logistics, you ensured that this was an EK-12 event to remember. Well done, students!
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KYLE AITCHESON GUIDES UNBEATEN LAGUNA BLANCA TO CHADWICK VOLLEYBALL TITLE
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BY DAVE LOVETON,
NOOZHAWK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Kyle Aitcheson '19 and
Andrew Tolles '19 had outstanding days last Saturday, 3/2 as they sparked Laguna Blanca over St. Margaret's 25-21 to claim the championship of the Chadwick Boys Volleyball Tournament.
The Owls remained undefeated at 7-0 after winning three pool-play matches and two playoff games. They got past St. Margaret's 25-23, 20-25, 16-14 in a tight 3-setter, swept Mary Star 25-7, 25-20 and then went three sets with Pacific Lutheran before pulling out a 25-19, 23-25, 15-10 decision.
They downed Wiseburn-Da Vinci 25-22 in the semifinals, then knocked off St. Margaret's for the title.
Aitcheson, a setter, was named tournament MVP with 103 assists, 10 kills, 15 digs and 4 aces on the day. Tolles had 36 kills and 38 digs to earn all-tournament honors.
Miles Sedlin '22 (27 digs, 4 aces) took home the Jakemer Award as the most inspirational player.
Finn Walker '21 also had a fine tournament, tying Tolles for the kill lead on Saturday with 36. He also had 18 digs and five aces.
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NOMINATIONS AND SIGN-UPS FOR 2019-20 PARENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE DUE FRI 3/8
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The LBS Parents’ Auxiliary encourages parent volunteerism, raises funds for the school, and promotes school spirit through campus-wide student activities and athletic events. The school relies on families to play an active role at Laguna Blanca by getting involved in Parents’ Auxiliary.
We would love to have you join us—whether it is being a room parent, serving as lunch volunteer coordinator, chairing one the faculty appreciation lunches, or even chairing the Jogathon or Spring Benefit!
Click here
to sign up for a position that interests you or you can nominate a friend.
Kindly return this form by
tomorrow, March 8
to the Main Office on either campus c/o Belle Regeer or email form to belleregeer@hotmail.com.
QUESTIONS?
Call Belle at 646.468.2436.
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We are thrilled to welcome our Grandfriends to both campuses next week! Please see details below:
GRADES 5-12 | THURSDAY 3/14
9:15AM CHECK-IN
9:45AM-12PM PROGRAM
Please note special schedule for this day:
E 9 – 10:05
H 10:35 – 11:20
G 11:25 – 12:10
Grandfriends will visit in H & G periods.
GRADES EK-4 | FRIDAY 3/15
9:30AM CHECK-IN
10AM-12:30PM PROGRAM
12:30PM EARLY DISMISSAL FOR ALL STUDENTS
Highlights include classroom visits with students, campus tours, and a presentation by Laguna leadership.
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LAGUNA PARENTS, YOU'RE INVITED TO MEET OUR HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL CANDIDATES
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We are excited for you to meet our finalist candidates for the position of Laguna Blanca’s Head of Middle School. Please see the remaining two candidates' schedules below:
Interim Head of Middle School at LBS
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
2-2:50PM in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer
Humanities Head Westerly School
MONDAY, MARCH 11
2-2:50PM in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer
We hope you will mark your calendar and take the time to meet the candidates and provide your feedback on each by emailing Jessica Tyler at
jtyler@lagunablanca.org
.
Thank you for your involvement and support during this process!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT WEEK'S COFFEE & COURSE ADVISING SESSION
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TUESDAY, MARCH 12 AT 9AM
HOPE RANCH GYM FOYER
FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-10
Please join Laguna's Director of College Counseling Matt Struckmeyer and Head of Upper School Lolli Lucas for a coffee and course advising session on Tuesday, March 12.
At this session, Mr. Struckmeyer and Dr. Lucas will focus on the annual process of course selection, which can be a confusing and daunting task, while reviewing the most common ways students can go amiss throughout the process.
The goal of this informative session is that everyone attending will come away with far more knowledge, confidence, and a sense of the path forward.
We hope to see you next week!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR AN EVENING
"CHAT WITH THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR" ON MARCH 19
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TUESDAY, MARCH 19
7PM
LIBRARY
Middle & Upper School parents are invited to join Mr. Struckmeyer and Ms. Goodman on the evening of Tuesday, March 19 as part of the ongoing “Chat with the College Counselor” series.
This event is open to ALL parents—even those of Middle School students. The "Chat with a College Counselor" series is designed to bring parents closer to the College Counseling team and to answer a broad array of questions about the college search process.
In advance of the session,
please read
this article
,
as it will provide a springboard to a rich cross section of topics relevant to selective college admission.
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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES AT LAGUNA
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JUNE 24 - JULY 19, 2019
FOUR ONE-WEEK SESSIONS
ALL WEEKS ARE NOW FULL
WAITLIST ONLY
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) SPOTS FOR GRADES 8-12 ARE STILL AVAILABLE!
Click here
for more information on the CIT program.
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SUMMER AT LAGUNA SIGN-UPS ARE COMING!
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PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR LAGUNA FAMILIES BEGINS WEDNESDAY, 3/20 AT NOON
*Registration for the public opens Tuesday, 4/9 at noon*
AUGUST 5-9 AND 12-16
TWO ONE-WEEK SESSIONS
Summer 2019 at Laguna promises tons of fun and sun for camp-goers. 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; engineering 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!
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AUGUST 5-9
8:30AM - 4PM
HOPE RANCH CAMPUS
Millions of high school students submit college essays to esteemed universities across the country every year. How will yours stand out?
Get a jump start on your essay with this intensive writing workshop, designed to create a space for students to begin the creative process of drafting their college essay early, which will allow for the essay to evolve over time. Students will work with Laguna’s seasoned Director of College Counseling Matt Struckmeyer to develop a confident voice and uncover their authentic story in an essay that reflects their values and life experiences. A college admissions officer will be on-hand to provide the college perspective and offer feedback and evaluation.
For students entering Grades 9-12 in Fall of 2019.
$500 for early bird registration by April 30; $600 thereafter
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LAGUNA'S IoT SUMMER INSTITUTE RETURNS IN AUGUST
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AUGUST 19-22
9AM - 4PM
HOPE RANCH CAMPUS
Take your computer projects to the next level at Laguna Blanca’s IoT Summer Institute where you will extend your knowledge of applying the C++ programming language. The Institute focuses on a Wi-Fi communication protocol via the Photon microprocessor to communicate with iPhone, email, and/or PC. This project-based course will involve wiring a breadboard, which will lead to prototyping a PCB (Printed Circuit Board). Students will program, wire up, solder, and fasten their device into a 3D-printed enclosure made for that purpose.
All required materials will be provided during class and students will take home the IoT project they build. Some experience with computer programming is necessary, internet capable PC or MAC required for this course.
For students entering Grades 9-12 in Fall of 2019
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$500 Registration Fee
Please contact
Dan Ary
with questions and to register.
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FORMER JAPANESE-AMERICAN INTERNEE
MARGARET COOPER VISITS LAGUNA
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Today, 3/7, Middle and Upper School students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Mrs. Margaret Cooper, who was a Japanese-American internee at both Santa Anita and Heart Mountain "Relocation Centers" during the 1940s.
She spoke about the eye-opening experiences that she and her family faced during this trying time for Japanese-Americans and encouraged students to use their voices to prevent a similar situation from ever happening again. We are so grateful for her visit and the wisdom she shared!
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NEXT WEEK:
TWELFTH NIGHT
LIBRARY DANCES PERFORMANCE
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AP English Language students will perform alongside professional dancers of State Street Ballet in a dance/theater adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy
Twelfth Night
during Community Time on Wednesday, March 13.
Choreographer Cecily Stewart and her team have been rehearsing with Dr. Donelan and his students in Spaulding Theatre over the past few weeks, including during the special workshop with Tas Emiabata
of Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London that took place last week.
Click here
to read Dr. Donelan's
SB Independent
article about Shakespeare's Globe Practitioners in Santa Barbara schools!
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REVOLUTION PREP TO OFFER FREE MOCK ACT & SAT
AT LAGUNA THIS SPRING
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Revolution Prep is offering a FREE full length ACT and SAT at Laguna Blanca!
Practice ACT – Saturday, March 16
Practice SAT – Saturday, April 20
Time:
9AM-1PM
Location:
Laguna Blanca Library
Cost:
FREE!
Bring:
pencils, calculator, water and a snack
Students will be able to score their exams via their smart phones before they leave. The essay can be taken at home and submitted for a score and feedback.
All registrations come with a complimentary score report review.
Click here
to schedule the review now.
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SBCC SCIENCE DISCOVERY DAY IS THIS SATURDAY, 3/9
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Santa Barbara City College's 4th annual Science Discovery Day will showcase all the STEM based departments on campus with interactive exhibits and hands-on learning for all ages. The event is free and will run from 1-5pm this Saturday, March 9. Free parking will be available.
FREE event for the whole family!
See interactive displays showcasing the wonders of our world:
- Live sea and land critters
- Video game and programming demonstrations
- Fun, interactive chemistry experiments
- Biotechnology and glowing bacteria
- Hands-on earthquake demos
- Solar telescopes
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LAGUNA WELCOMES TWO MORE EMUS TO THE NEST!
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We officially have THREE Laguna emus in our Lower School Science Lab! Two more emus hatched last week to join Emu #1.
Stay tuned to find out their names next week!
Click here to keep up with this exciting project during the school day via the live LBS EMU CAM (be sure to click on the video with the red "LIVE" descriptor).
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NAME:
Jayla Provance
GRADE:
7
What ONE word would others use to describe you?
Affable
Which emoji do you overuse?
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Where is your favorite place in the world?
Las Vegas or Mexico
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS THIS SUNDAY, 3/10
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Looking ahead to spring...remember to set your clocks forward this weekend!
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LOWER SCHOOL
FRI 3/8
Admission Notification Letters Mailed
SAT 3/9
Grade 3 LEGO League to LEGOLAND
SUN 3/10
Daylight Saving Time Begins
WED 3/13
Spring Benefit Planning Meeting in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer (1:30PM)
THURS 3/14
Gr. 4 to Watershed Resource Center (9:15AM)
FRI 3/15
LS Grandfriends' Day on Lower School Campus (9:30AM)
Early Dismissal - See Details Above
Financial Aid Tax Returns Due from Returning Families
MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRI 3/8
Admission Notification Letters Mailed
SUN 3/10
Daylight Saving Time Begins
WED 3/13
Gr. 8 to Museum of Tolerance & Little Tokyo (7AM)
Spring Benefit Planning Meeting in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer (1:30PM)
THURS 3/14
Gr. 5-12 MS/US Grandfriends' Day on Hope Ranch Campus (9:30AM)
Special Schedule - See Details Above
FRI 3/15
Gr. 6 to Ridley Tree Center (8:40AM)
Financial Aid Tax Returns Due from Returning Families
SAT 3/16
MS/US Robotics to Vex Competition in Thousand Oaks (8AM)
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UPPER SCHOOL
FRI 3/8
Admission Notification Letters Mailed
SAT 3/9
SAT
SUN 3/10
Daylight Saving Time Begins
TUES 3/12
Latin 4H/AP Latin to Ronald Reagan Library (9AM)
C Period English 10 to SBMA (11AM)
WED 3/13
Library Dances Performance in Spaulding Theatre (10:15AM)
Spring Benefit Planning Meeting in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer (1:30PM)
THURS 3/14
Gr. 5-12 MS/US Grandfriends' Day on Hope Ranch Campus (9:30AM)
Special Schedule - See Details Above
FRI 3/15
Marine Science Class to Anacapa Island (8AM)
Financial Aid Tax Returns Due from Returning Families
SAT 3/16
MS/US Robotics to Vex Competition in Thousand Oaks (8AM)
French 5 to Chocolats Du Cali Bressan in Carpinteria
Practice ACT in Hope Ranch Isham Library (9AM)
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