LOWER SCHOOL GRANDFRIENDS' DAY IS TOMORROW!
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GRADES EK-4 | FRIDAY, 3/15
9:30AM CHECK-IN
10AM-12:30PM PROGRAM
12:30PM EARLY DISMISSAL FOR ALL STUDENTS
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GRAB YOUR SPRING BENEFIT TICKETS TODAY
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Round up your friends, join a class table, and enjoy a memorable "Night At The Ranch" on Saturday, April 27!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR ENSURING A SUCCESSFUL SPRING BENEFIT!
TRAIL BOSS
Fuladi Family
WRANGLER
Christal Family • Costner Family • Douglas Family • Friend of Laguna • Gabler Family • Jackson Family • Zemeckis Family
RANCHERO
Branch Family • Fowler Family • Loncki Family • Shiebler Family • Rice Family Zhang Family
RUSTLER
Rebecca & David Ball • Barker Family • Barnick Family • Scott Charney & Ellen McDermott Charney • Davenport Family • Farrell Family • Fell Family • Gainey Family • Hearing Services of Santa Barbara/Danielle & John McCaffery • Henderson Family • Mr. & Mrs. Jim Jackson '78 • 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 20
at
1:30PM
in the Gym Foyer on the Hope Ranch Campus.
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LAGUNA BLANCA SPIKERS SWEEP SANTA CLARA TO STAY PERFECT (8-0)
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BY DAVE LOVETON,
NOOZHAWK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Laguna Blanca cruised past Santa Clara on Thursday night, 3/7 with a 3-0 boys volleyball victory on the road.
Finn Walker '21 had six kills for the Owls (8-0, 4-0 TVL) and
Sam Stegall '19 had a solid night from the service line.
"Freshman
Jack Shiebler '22 continues to play above his years," said coach Jason Donnelly. "His ball control was great tonight. He set a 5-1 in game 3 and did a really nice job distributing the ball."
Go Owls!
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REVOLUTION PREP TO OFFER FREE MOCK ACT THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 16
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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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LAGUNA'S AP ENGLISH STUDENTS DANCE WITH STATE STREET BALLET
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By JOANNE A. CALITRI FOR
MONTECITO JOURNAL
As part of their Advanced Placement English studies, the students in Laguna Blanca's English Teacher Charles Donelan's class integrate the art of dance into their study of Shakespeare's
Twelfth Night in an annual program titled Library Dances. The students study with the State Street Ballet, various musicians, and newly added this year, artist-practitioner from Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, Tas Emiabata, for a full quarter culminating in a school-only performance on March 13.
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THIRD GRADE LEGO LEAGUE REPRESENTS LAGUNA AT LEGOLAND EXPO
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Last Saturday, 3/9, thirteen Laguna third graders participated in the FIRST LEGO League Jr. Expo at LEGOLAND. The students, who were divided into three teams (Galaxy Girls, LEGO-tastic Rocketeers, and Black Holes), joined 24 other teams at this exciting event.
To prepare for the expo, the teams worked diligently in Laguna's FIRST LEGO League Jr. after-school program, which runs from October to Spring Break each school year.
This year's challenge was MISSION MOON: teams were told that it is the year 2050 and they had been chosen to live on and explore the moon. The students were asked to to focus on one problem—energy, air, or water (or they could choose all three!). The second and third phases of the season consisted of creating, testing, designing, and finally sharing their ideas and designs that utilized LEGO WeDO 2.0 kits. This multi-faceted, months-long project culminated at the expo last weekend.
"Co-Coach Ms. Markstrum and I are so proud of our thirteen FIRST LEGO League Jr. team members!" says Lower School Science Teacher Clara Svedlund. "Watching students collaborate throughout the season and hearing their eloquent speeches at the Expo was a teacher’s delight! Congratulations, students! You made Laguna shine last weekend."
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MARINE SCIENCE CLASS GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH MARINE LIFE AT UCSB
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The Marine Science class traveled to UCSB's "The REEF" last week to explore their touch tanks and conduct a holdfast dissection. Students were invited to handle a variety of marine life, including species such as abalone, sea stars, sea hares, and octopus. As a special treat, they also got to pet and KISS one of the sharks!
The holdfasts of giant kelp are akin to the root systems in plants and serve as nurseries for a variety of invertebrates. The students discovered brittle stars, sea urchins, worms, and small crabs hiding in the "branches" of the holdfast.
The touch tanks of REEF at UCSB are open to the public for free on Saturdays from 11am - 2pm.
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UPPER SCHOOL LATIN STUDENTS TRAVEL BACK TO ANCIENT ITALY AT REAGAN LIBRARY'S POMPEII EXHIBIT
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Seven students from the Latin AP/4Honors class visited the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum this week and saw artifact reconstructions, as well as original artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Pompeii: The Exhibition
features over 150 authentic artifacts on loan from the renowned Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy. These artifacts include wall-sized frescos, marble and bronze sculptures, jewelry, ancient Roman coins, and even full body casts of the volcano's victims.
"We thoroughly enjoyed our time together away from a classroom and even spent our lunch translating Virgil and speaking Latin on the patio of the Reagan Library with a gorgeous view of Simi Valley," says Upper School Latin Teacher Rose Steeber.
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AN EVENING "CHAT WITH THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR" IS NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 19
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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. Light refreshments will be served.
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TEDxLBS 2019 PHOTO BOOTH PICTURES ARE HERE!
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SUMMER PROGRAMS AT LAGUNA
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SUMMER AT LAGUNA SIGN-UPS ARE COMING!
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PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR LAGUNA FAMILIES BEGINS NEXT WEDNESDAY, 3/20 AT NOON
LOOK FOR AN EMAIL WITH THE PRIORITY LINK TO REGISTRATION.
*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
Limited space available; spots will fill quickly.
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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
Click on the video above to get an inside look at Laguna's IoT program!
Please contact
Dan Ary
with questions and to register.
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LAGUNA EMUS HAVE BEEN NAMED!
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All the student and faculty votes are in, and we are thrilled to announce the names of our three Laguna emus.
We love the adorable OSMO, CHIPPER, and SKITTLES!
Click here to keep up with this energetic trio 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:
Andrew Tolles
GRADE:
12
What ONE word would others use to describe you?
Caring
Which emoji do you overuse?
crying laughing emoji😂
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I knew I wanted to attend Laguna when…
I saw how close of a relationship students and teachers had. Not to mention how friendly all the kids were when I shadowed.
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SCHOOL OFFICES CLOSED 3/29 & 4/1
CLASSES RESUME ON 4/8
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LOWER SCHOOL
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
MON 3/18
Dress Down Day, St. Patrick's Day Theme
TUES 3/19
Gr. 3 Invention Convention (1:45PM)
WED 3/20
Summer@Laguna Registration opens for Laguna Families Only (see details above)
Spring Benefit Planning Committee in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer (1:30PM)
THURS 3/21
Gr. 3/4 to SB Botanic Garden (9:15AM)
FRI 3/22
Gr. 1-4 to Granada Theater for
The Jungle Book (8:50AM)
Contracts Due from New Families
MON 3/25 - FRI 4/5
Spring Break - No School
FRI 3/29 - MON 4/1
School Offices Closed
MON 4/8
Classes Resume
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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)
TUES 3/19
MS/US "Chat With The College Counselor" in Library (7PM)
WED 3/20
Gr. 5/6 Parent Conferences
No School Gr. 5/6
Spring Benefit Planning Committee in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer (1:30PM)
FRI 3/22
MS/US Quarter 3 Ends
Contracts Due from New Families
MON 3/25 - FRI 4/5
Spring Break - No School
FRI 3/29 - MON 4/1
School Offices Closed
MON 4/8
Classes Resume
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UPPER SCHOOL
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)
MON 3/18
Gr. 10 STEM Class to UCSB (9:15AM)
TUES 3/19
Spanish Lit Class to Del Pueblo Restaurant
MS/US "Chat With The College Counselor" in Library (7PM)
WED 3/20
Gr. 10 STEM & APES Classes to Goleta Beach (10:15AM)
Spring Benefit Planning Committee in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer (1:30PM)
THURS 3/21 - TUES 3/26
US Urban Studies Spring Trip to Chicago
FRI 3/22
MS/US Quarter 3 Ends
Contracts Due from New Families
MON 3/25 - FRI 4/5
Spring Break - No School
WED 3/27 - MON 4/1
US Backpacking Trip to Los Padres National Forest
FRI 3/29 - MON 4/1
School Offices Closed
MON 4/8
Classes Resume
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