LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES! FRIDAY IS FIELD DAY

Grades EK-12 students, faculty, and staff will gather as a community tomorrow, March 1 for a morning of team sports and fun! REMINDERS Lower School students should arrive at the usual time in Montecito Middle and Upper School students should be dropped off at the gymnasium by 8:15AM. There is no need to bring schoolwork on Friday, 3/1. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes. Students are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottle. Field day t-shirts will be distributed upon arrival at the gym. A pizza lunch will be provided. There is no Locally Grown Kids lunch service for this day. Early release day: All students will be dismissed after lunch and should be picked up promptly at 12:30PM at the gym. For families who prefer to pick up their child/ren at the Lower School, there will be bus service back to the Montecito campus after the event. After School Care will not be available.

A DAY OF PLAY: ACE ANGELOFF GOLF & TENNIS CLASSIC IS THIS MONDAY!

IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN TO A DAY OF PLAY MONDAY, MARCH 4 LA CUMBRE COUNTRY CLUB   Come out to support the Laguna Blanca Alumni Scholarship Fund and have a fun day of play! Don't miss out; limited spots remaining! All players must register by Sunday, 3/3 at 12pm. TENNIS New! Women's Round Robin Women's Flight: 11:00AM - 1:00PM Lunch, On-Court Contests, Reception, and more!  GOLF Ace Angeloff Alumni Golf Classic Check-in: 9:30AM Shotgun Scramble: 11:00AM On-course Lunch, Refreshments, Reception, and more!

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPRING BENEFIT SPONSORS!

We look forward to celebrating Laguna’s legacy and its 85th anniversary this year during “ A Night At the Ranch” on Saturday, April 27. This is a special year and it will be the first time Laguna has held this event on our Hope Ranch Campus. Our goal is to raise funds to support our students, faculty, and the curricula that makes Laguna so unique. It will be a memorable night honoring Laguna’s past, present, and future.   Thank you to our lead event sponsors who have helped with underwriting to ensure this will be a successful benefit:

Rebecca & David Ball Barker Family Branch Family Scott Charney & Ellen McDermott-Charney Costner Family Julie & Michael Davenport Douglas Family Farrell Family Fell Family Fowler Family Friend of Laguna Fuladi Family Elizabeth & Lee Gabler Gainey Family Hearing Services of SB / Danielle & John McCaffery Jackson Family Koke Family Loncki Family Niehaus Family Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Power Pryor Family Purkait Family Rice Family Rodgers Family Sabino Family Tolles Family Weaver Family Amal & Hani Zeini Zhang Family

All sponsorships received by Friday, March 1 will appear on the electronic invitation. To sponsor the event and learn about all the ways you can support the spring benefit, click here. To learn more about this special event, please come to the next committee meeting on Wednesday, March 6 at 1:30PM in the Gym Foyer on the Hope Ranch Campus.

BRAVO TO LAGUNA'S MOCK TRIAL TEAM

Congratulations to Laguna’s Mock Trial Team who competed last Saturday, 2/23 in the SB County competition. The stellar performances of these students reflected a tremendous amount of dedication, hard work, preparation, and confidence. Playing both prosecution and defense, the students exhibited their knowledge of the inner workings of the criminal justice system, the Constitution, and the U.S. legal system, all while honing their communication and problem-solving skills. Kyle Aitcheson '19 and Alfie Russell '19 (pictured below) received honorable mentions for their witness roles on the prosecution team. A special thank you to Coach Jessica Tyler, the parent supporters and volunteers of this program, as well as attorney coaches Annie Hayes, Morgan Lucas, Dawn O’Donnell, and Neil Levinson for inspiring and leading the students to success. Laguna's Mock Trial Team looks forward to welcoming back current team members, as well as new participants for the 2019-20 school year!

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES AT LAGUNA

ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS FRI 3/1 AT 9AM SIGN UP EARLY; SPACE FILLS FAST! JUNE 24 - JULY 19, 2019 FOUR ONE-WEEK SESSIONS   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 HERE FOR MORE CAMP INFO

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SUMMER AT LAGUNA SIGN-UPS ARE COMING!

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! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

ANNOUNCING LAGUNA'S COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP

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 sign-up by April 30; $600 thereafter  Limited space available; spots will fill quickly. Please contact Matt Struckmeyer with questions and to register.

LAGUNA'S IoT SUMMER INSTITUTE RETURNS IN AUGUST

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 . $500 Registration Fee Please contact Dan Ary with questions and to register.

LAGUNA JUNIORS REPRESENT THE OWLS AT GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Last Tuesday, nine Laguna juniors attended the Global Leadership Connection's Leadership Conference at UCSB.   The Global Leadership Connection , along with UCSB and Westmont College, brings together youth leaders dedicated to ethical conduct, academic excellence, and compassionate service. Their mission is to inspire student leaders to develop spiritually, morally, and socially.   Following the initial conference on Tuesday, students reconvened on Saturday for individual and group interviews — similar to what they will experience when applying to college — where they were asked about their leadership experience within their school and community. On Sunday, the final leadership seminar session was held, followed by an awards ceremony at Westmont College where the scholarship winners were announced.   Congratulations to the following Laguna students who won scholarships through this program!   Audrey Murphy '20 McCormick Family Leader in Excellence Scholarship ($500) "The GLC experience was interesting and very fun," says Audrey. "Carole Harder nailed the most important aspects of what it means to be a good person who has the ability to choose for themselves. I met so many cool high school students from all over Santa Barbara and got to know them well through the activity sessions. We practiced interviewing, introducing ourselves, speaking with a microphone, and how to converse with someone you don't know — all of which are incredibly important life skills. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to attend!" Jack Morouse '20 Ambassador Scholarship ($100) “My experience at GLC was one to remember," notes Jack. "I feel so lucky to have been given the opportunity to attend the conference and learn about what it takes to be a smart and effective leader. The skills I learned and the stories I heard will positively influence the way I make decisions as a leader in the future. I made great connections and friendships with both students and adults involved with the program, and I believe the lessons they taught me will stick with me for life. Again, thank you to the Laguna community for presenting me with this opportunity; I am so grateful.”   Natalie McCaffery '20 Ambassador Scholarship ($100) "Carole Harder, the leader of GLC, provides this program as a melting pot of all the best young leaders in our community," explains Natalie. "My favorite part of the conference was hearing from Caleigh Hernandez who started the company RoHo after being inspired by a Kenyan sandal maker in Uganda. Her story was powerful and her company has made a great impact on the lives of many women. I also enjoyed meeting so many kids in the area that are all doing great things for their communities."

Audrey Murphy, Jack Morouse, and Natalie McCaffery

GRANDFRIENDS' DAY IS TWO WEEKS AWAY!

One of Laguna’s most treasured traditions, Grandfriends' Day, is just two weeks away!   THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Middle & Upper Schools | Grades 5-12 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.   FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Lower School | Grades EK-4   Highlights include classroom visits with students, campus tours, and a presentation by Laguna leadership. Please contact Rachel Tracy at rtracy@lagunablanca.org or 805.687.2461 x0287 with any questions.

RENOWNED GLOBE THEATRE ACTOR LEADS WORKSHOP FOR LAGUNA STUDENTS THIS WEEK

On Monday, AP English Language students welcomed to campus Tas Emiabata, an actor from Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. A prolific actor and Globe Theatre practioner, Tas and has performed in The Tempest, Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing, and more. He was in Santa Barbara this week leading workshops with local students through participatory exercises that aim to demystify centuries-old language and fuel a love of literature. Thank you, Tas, for this unforgettable experience!

MUSICIAN & SPEAKER RON PARIS PERFORMS FOR UPPER SCHOOL IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

To commemorate Black History Month, musician and performer Ron Paris joined us in the Spaulding Theatre on Wednesday for a special performance.  Through a combination of vocals, photography, and engaging storytelling, Ron provided an inspiring learning experience about the complicated and fascinating history of R&B. He honored the pioneers of Rhythm & Blues, paying tribute with performances of their music. An emotional standout was his moving rendition of Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come,” which gave powerful context for the Civil Rights Movement.   Thank you, Ron, for sharing your wisdom and talent with us! Click here to check out Ron's music on his YouTube page.

PARENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR

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 Friday, 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.

INTRODUCING LAGUNA'S NEW UPPER SCHOOL PEER TUTORING PROGRAM!

Laguna Blanca’s Peer Tutoring Program, brought to fruition by Laguna's Challenge Success Club, will provide an extra resource for Upper School students who need academic support. Student volunteers in a variety of subjects will make themselves available to tutor fellow students, either by appointment or on a “walk-in” basis. Tutors might coach their peers on projects, help with homework, or provide guidance for tests or quizzes.    Why tutor? Peer tutoring is a great way to serve your community and make connections with your fellow classmates. In addition, all student tutors will earn volunteer hours. Students who accumulate 6 or more hours will be eligible for a directed studies credit.    Becoming a tutor All Upper School students who are interested in becoming peer tutors must submit an application to Lolli Lucas by Tuesday, March 5. A committee will select the students who are most qualified to provide competent and caring support to their peers. Once selected, applicants will go through an orientation to learn basic guidelines as well as effective ways to guide students through assignments and enhance study skills. Student tutors will then post their specialty subjects, availability, and meeting locations in the library and begin seeing students.

REVOLUTION PREP TO OFFER FREE MOCK ACT & SAT AT LAGUNA THIS SPRING

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   Click here to register or contact Jean Stroud, Revolution Prep Academic Advisor, at 818-217-0951 or jean.stroud@revolutionprep.com.   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.

LAGUNA MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGINEERING STUDENTS DESIGN FOR SANTA BARBARA'S LITTLE LIBRARY CONTEST

The Laguna Middle School engineering class has been hard at work this week developing designs for the Tiny Library contest in town. The City of Santa Barbara partnered with the Office of Arts & Culture and SB Public Library to commission and install public art “tiny libraries” along State Street this summer, which will provide free books to the public. The students’ designs are rooted in Chumash heritage and include multiple dolphins and even a painted cave. Best of luck to these bright young minds!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LAGUNA'S NEWEST BABY EMU!

This morning (day 50 of incubation), students welcomed a baby emu, which hatched from one of the four eggs that are incubating in the Lower School Science Lab! WATCH HATCHING NOW 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). We look forward to welcoming more Emus to our nest!

SCHEDULED POWER AND NETWORK OUTAGE THIS SATURDAY, 3/2

Due to a scheduled power outage by Edison, there will be an electricity and network outage ALL DAY on Saturday, March 2. The following services will be down: No internet on Montecito and Hope Ranch campuses No logging in to school computers on Montecito and Hope Ranch campuses No access to MyLaguna or Swoop Drive: ON or OFF campus (for students, faculty, & staff) Additionally, there will be NO ACCESS to the Hope Ranch campus on Saturday, 3/2 since helicopters will be in use that day. PARENTS: You will still be able to log in to MyLaguna.

WHOOO ARE YOU?

NAME: Austin GRADE: 4 What ONE word would others use to describe you? Athletic What is one fact about you that most people don't know? I can throw a baseball 65 miles per hour. Where is your favorite place in the world? Yankees Stadium READ MORE

UPCOMING DATES

LOWER SCHOOL FRI 3/1 Gr. EK-12 Field Day on Hope Ranch Campus LS Early Pick-Up at HR Campus (See Details Above) Arts at Laguna Summer Camp Online Registration Opens (9AM) LS Trimester 2 Ends Financial Aid Tax Forms Due from Applicant Families MON 3/4 A Day of Play: Ace Angeloff Golf & Tennis Classic at La Cumbre Country Club (9:30AM) WED 3/6 Spring Benefit Planning Meeting in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer (1:30PM) FRI 3/8 Admission Notification Letters Mailed SAT 3/9 Grade 3 to LEGO League to LEGOLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL  FRI 3/1 Gr. EK-12 Field Day on Hope Ranch Campus MS/US Special Schedule (See Details Above) Financial Aid Tax Forms Due from Applicant Families MON 3/4 Ace Angeloff Golf & Tennis Classic at La Cumbre Country Club (9:30AM) WED 3/6 Gr. 5 to Underwood Family Farm (8AM) Spring Benefit Planning Meeting in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer (1:30PM) FRI 3/8 Admission Notification Letters Mailed

UPPER SCHOOL FRI 3/1 Gr. EK-12 Field Day on Hope Ranch Campus MS/US Special Schedule (See Details Above) Financial Aid Tax Forms Due from Applicant Families MON 3/4 A Day of Play: Ace Angeloff Golf & Tennis Classic at La Cumbre Country Club (9:30AM) WED 3/6 Spring Benefit Planning Meeting in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer (1:30PM) THURS 3/7 H Period English to SBMA (11AM) Marine Science Class to UCSB (11:05AM) FRI 3/8 Admission Notification Letters Mailed SAT 3/9 SAT

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