SEE YOU UNDER THE STARS
A NIGHT AT THE RANCH IS THIS SATURDAY!
A NIGHT TO CELEBRATE LAGUNA'S 85TH ANNIVERSARY
THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 27
HOPE RANCH CAMPUS - CHASE FIELDS

 5:00PM
SPONSOR RECEPTION

5:30PM
COCKTAILS & SILENT AUCTION

7:00PM
DINNER & LIVE AUCTION

9:00PM
DANCING UNDER THE STARS

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD-OUT.
For those who are unable to attend the spring benefit this year, we encourage you to participate in our online auction, which will be live through next Tuesday, April 30. You can also still purchase a Best of Live raffle ticket! See details below.
SPRING BENEFIT ONLINE AUCTION IS LIVE!
New items will be added daily through Tuesday, April 30

Join in on the bidding fun from virtually anywhere via your desktop computer or smart phone. You can invite your family and friends to bid, too!

Fun and exciting packages include:
  • trips to Mexico
  • tamale making party
  • a day in Los Alamos
  • some of our returning popular packages like, Mr. Surber for a Day, a week of Arts at Laguna Camp, and a week of Summer @ Laguna
  • Jewelry
  • Health and beauty treatments at numerous Santa Barbara locations
  • And much, much more!

Registration is easy and after a few simple steps, you can start bidding — all while supporting Laguna!

  1. Click here to access the Laguna Blanca Online Auction page.
  2. Click on the white "START BIDDING" button located at the top right of the page.
  3. Use your previous login if you were a supporter last year or follow the prompts to reset your password.
  4. Click on the green "CREATE ACCOUNT" button to register as a bidder if you're a new supporter.
  5. Follow registration instructions through the Greater Giving email.
  6. Login with your registration details and start bidding!
  7. You will receive a "welcome" text and email to let you know that you're all set!

If you have any questions about items or the registration process, please contact Blaire Ridge, Assistant Director of Donor and Database Management.
 
Happy bidding and thank you for your continued support of Laguna Blanca School!
BEST OF LIVE TICKET SALES
$100 PER RAFFLE TICKET
DON'T DELAY. ONLY 300 TICKETS BEING SOLD!

WIN YOUR CHOICE OF ANY OF THE EXCITING LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

  • Luxury Ranch Resorts
  • Exclusive Art
  • Unique Wine Experiences
  • And more!

Contact Blaire Ridge at 805.687.4620 or stop by the Braun House to purchase your ticket(s) up until the day of the event.

You don't have to be attend the event to win. Simply provide the name of a proxy who will be present at the event on 4/27.
LAGUNA INDUCTS NINE STUDENTS INTO ESTEEMED CUM LAUDE SOCIETY
L to R: Jack Stein, Jordan Bollag, Lucy Cao, Kai Nakamura, Audrey Murphy, Kiki Tolles, Bennett Coy, Tony Bai, Caetano Perez-Marchant
Congratulations to our 2019 Cum Laude Society Inductees!
Class of 2020
Luming (Lucy) Cao
Audrey Murphy
Kai Nakamura
Caetano Perez-Marchant
Katherine (Kiki) Tolles
Class of 2019
Bowen (Tony) Bai
Jordan Bollag
Bennett Coy
Jack Stein
These nine recipients were honored at a ceremony in Spaulding Theatre on Wednesday, 4/24 for demonstrating academic excellence (top 10% of junior class, top 20% of senior class), good character, honor, and integrity in all aspects of school life. Students who were inducted as Juniors in 2018 —Caitlin Gainey, Sullivan Israel, Isabella Sabino, and Julia Stone — shared thoughtful vignettes about each inductee before they were presented with a certificate and a Cum Laude Society pin.

1998 Alumnus Nicholas Miller was the keynote speaker at this year’s induction ceremony. He joked about how the Class of 1998 thought they were a pretty big deal during their time at Laguna. However, he was quick to recognize that his Laguna education was a priceless gift from his parents and that the small environment and strong sense of community are aspects he has been trying to recreate ever since graduating.

After the ceremony, the honorees and their families celebrated at a special lunch in Ruston Amphitheatre.

CLICK HERE to read the full article.
SLEEPLESS IN SANTA BARBARA:
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
DEBUTS AT LAGUNA NEXT WEEK!
Laguna Blanca’s Theatre Department will present three performances of the musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress, May 2-4 at 7pm in the school’s Spaulding Theatre.

Carried on a wave of raucous and romantic songs, Once Upon a Mattress puts its own spin on the classic story of The Princess and The Pea.

Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab?

Or that Lady Larken’s love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste?

Or that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night?

Laguna Blanca’s rollicking tale of royal courtship and comeuppance is directed by Performing Arts Instructor Dana Caldwell.

TICKETS AT THE DOOR
$8 students and seniors
$12 general admission

WEEKLY TIP FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR
Tuesday Tip from the College Counselor #3: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Students with high standardized test scores should consider public honors colleges in addition to the Ivy League. Public honors colleges create the small school experience within the framework of the massive research university.

Students get priority registration, better advising, special seminars and dorms, and a host of other benefits.
HAVE BREAKFAST WITH THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR NEXT WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
8:30-10AM
HOPE RANCH GYM FOYER

Join Matt Struckmeyer for a Breakfast Chat with the College Counselor on Wednesday, May 1 from 8:30-10AM in the Merovick Gym Foyer on the Hope Ranch campus.
 
This casual Q&A session is the perfect opportunity to connect with Mr. Struckmeyer and learn more about Laguna's college counseling offerings as well as the college admissions process. In addition, Mr. Struckmeyer will be discussing this article during the session.
 
All parents of children in grades 8-12 are welcome to attend this session and stay as long or as little as schedules allow.
 
Kindly RSVP to Alexandra Goodman if you are planning to attend this event.
 
QUESTIONS? Please contact Matt Struckmeyer.
SUMMER SAT COURSE AT LAGUNA
We are pleased to announce Laguna's annual comprehensive, 2-week Summer SAT course to prepare students for the 2019-20 PSAT/SAT will take place from June 17-28.

The class will run over the course of 10 sessions and continue with a formally proctored and scored diagnostic test on Saturday, June 29. Teacher-student-parent conferences will take place on Monday, July 1. 

DAILY SCHEDULE  TBA, but tentatively Math will take place from 9-11AM and Reading/Writing will take place from 11:45AM-1:45PM

COST : $1,550 for full course / $775 for one section only

Checks made payable to Laguna Blanca School

SECTIONS COVERED: Reading/Writing & Math

INSTRUCTORS: Ashley Tidey, Reading/Writing & Dan Ary, Math
 
TO REGISTER, PLEASE EMAIL THE INFORMATION BELOW TO DR. TIDEY at atidey@lagunablanca.org .

STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name
High School Name and Grade Level in 2019-20
Preferred email address
Cell phone
 
PARENT INFORMATION
Name(s)
Preferred email address
Cell phones  

PLEASE INDICATE
  • Registering for BOTH sections
  • Registering for Reading/Writing section ONLY
  • Registering for Math section ONLY
 
For any additional questions, please contact Ashley Tidey.
LAGUNA BLANCA TENNIS ROLLS PAST DUNN
BY BARRY PUNZAL, NOOZHAWK SPORTS EDITOR

Freshman Kai Suzuki won a set in his first start at the No. 1 singles spot for the Laguna Blanca tennis team as the Owls rolled to an 18-0 win over Dunn on Tuesday, 4/23.

Laguna Blanca used 14 different players in the win.

The freshmen duo of  Matt Bernard and Ben Rodgers swept their three doubles sets, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Team captain Kovid Mishra and his partner Sherlock Jian, both seniors, got the start at the No. 1 position and took a couple of 6-1 victories before being substituted out in the final round.

LAGUNA STUDENTS COMPETE IN CRANE RELAYS
Students in Grades 3-5 attended Crane’s annual track meet on Tuesday, 4/23 for a little friendly competition. "Everyone participated in an awesome field day," says Lower School P.E. Instructor Ray Robitaille. "Running, jumping, and throwing were the events as well as the exciting four by 100 meter relay. Ribbons were given to students who placed first through sixth, so everyone was able to experience a feeling of accomplishment and success." 

Way to go, Owls!
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SKATE INTO COMMUNITY TIME THIS WEEK
During Community Time this week, Chad Bartie — a student aide on our campus and a former professional skateboarder who competed in the X Games — ran an optional skateboarding clinic for Middle Schoolers. He impressed all the students by doing an ollie over five skateboards stacked on top of each other. The students, who brought all sorts of boards to ride, are eagerly awaiting the next session!

JOIN LAGUNA'S SHE. IS. BEAUTIFUL. RACE TEAM!
Lace up your running shoes, Laguna ladies! And mark your calendars!

Andra Wilson, Physical Education Instructor at Laguna, is organizing a Laguna team named LOL ("Ladies of Laguna") for the September 14 She. Is. Beautiful. 5k and 5 mile run.

She. Is. Beautiful. is an empowering run for women and girls that promotes the idea that creating a stronger self physically manifests into a stronger self in all areas of your life.

Click here to learn more about the event.

Interested in joining the team or have questions? Contact Andra Wilson.
LIBRARY CLOSED ON TUESDAY, MAY 7
The library on the Hope Ranch campus will be closed to students and faculty on Tuesday, May 7 due to a special diversity training being held at Laguna.

Thank you for your understanding!
WHOOO ARE YOU?
NAME: Mary Surber
POSITION AT LAGUNA: Early Kindergarten Teacher

What ONE word would others use to describe you?
Crafty

Which emoji do you overuse?
😜 To me, this is the only way to warn people you are being sarcastic in a text!
I knew I wanted to work at Laguna when...
...we visited Laguna before we moved here from Memphis and I loved the community.

UPCOMING EVENTS
LOWER SCHOOL

FRI 4/26
Gr. 1 to Ostrichland (8:30AM)

SAT 4/27
Spring Benefit on Hope Ranch Campus (5:30PM)

Passover Ends

MON 4/29
Gr. 4 to Valley Trails Ranch (8AM)

FRI 5/3
Gr. 3 to Lotusland (8:55AM)

MIDDLE SCHOOL

FRI 4/26
Gr. 8/AP Physics to Magic Mountain (8:15AM)

Gr. 7 to Pilgrim Terrace & SB Co Food Bank (8:15AM)

SAT 4/27
Spring Benefit on Hope Ranch Campus (5:30PM)

Passover Ends

WED 5/1
Breakfast Chat with the College Counselor in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer (8:30-10AM)

THURS 5/2
Spring Musical Production Once Upon a Mattress in Spaulding Theatre (7PM)

FRI 5/3
Spring Musical Production Once Upon a Mattress in Spaulding Theatre (7PM)

SAT 5/4
Spring Musical Production Once Upon a Mattress in Spaulding Theatre (7PM)
UPPER SCHOOL

THURS 4/25-SAT 4/27
Journalism/Yearbook Staff to National Journalism Convention at Anaheim Convention Center

FRI 4/26
Gr. 8/AP Physics to Magic Mountain (8:15AM)

SAT 4/27
Spring Benefit on Hope Ranch Campus

Passover Ends

MON 4/29
Marine Science Class to Hollister Ranch (12:30PM)

WED 5/1
Breakfast Chat with the College Counselor in Hope Ranch Gym Foyer (8:30-10AM)

US Student Ambassador Lunch in Ruston (12:20PM)

THURS 5/2
Spanish 1 to Local Restaurant (11AM)

Spring Musical Production Once Upon a Mattress in Spaulding Theatre (7PM)

FRI 5/3
Spring Musical Production Once Upon a Mattress in Spaulding Theatre (7PM)

SAT 5/4
Spring Musical Production Once Upon a Mattress in Spaulding Theatre (7PM)