LAGUNA'S UPPER SCHOOL ENGINEERING CLASS WHEELS OUT INAUGURAL SOAPBOX DERBY
NEXT WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
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DERBY DAY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
9:30-11:30AM
Paloma Drive, Hope Ranch Campus
The countdown is on!
Click here
for more details about this exciting event.
Special note: Paloma Drive will be closed to traffic on May 29 from 9AM-12PM, therefore no special lunch deliveries will be accepted that day.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICE DAY SUCCESS
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Last Friday, Grade 8 rolled up their sleeves to beautify the Middle School campus; Grade 6 spent time playing games, reading, and creating art with residents of The Oak Cottage of SB Memory Care Center; and Grades 5 and 7 joined forces to clean up Leadbetter Beach. Thank you to one and all for serving together! We are inspired by your generous hearts!
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GR. 7-12 PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE IS A HIT
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Congratulations to all of the talented students who performed last Friday in the 7-12 Performing Arts Showcase! It was a magical night filled with impressive and inspiring performances that brought joy to the audience.
Thank you all for sharing your many talents with us!
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LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS DEVELOP GREEN THUMBS WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL GARDENERS
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On Tuesday, 5/21, third and fourth grade students had the opportunity to participate in some special garden activities with Middle School students. They harvested lettuce, squash, and sunflower seeds; planted "starts" in the tower gardens; and painted two pots with colorful flowers (one for each campus).
"We are working on establishing more connections between garden programs in each division and creating a more seamless garden experience as part of student life at Laguna," says LS Science Instructor Clara Svedlund. "It was a beautiful day of connection and learning, and we look forward to more events like this in the future!"
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KIKI TOLLES '20 & EMMA RAITH '20 VOTED
ASB PRESIDENT & VICE-PRESIDENT FOR 2019-20 YEAR
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Congratulations, Kiki and Emma! We look forward to what's in store next year.
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JUNIOR PROM PHOTOS ARE HERE!
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Keep checking the album for more prom pictures!
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END OF YEAR CELEBRATION DETAILS
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85th Commencement
Welcome:
Andrew Tolles '19
Student Address:
Izzy Sabino '19
Faculty Address: Erik Faust
Vignettes: Staci Richard & Bojana Hill
Middle School Closing Ceremony
Student Address:
Grace Hoffacker '23
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THANK YOU, PARENTS, FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!
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On Tuesday, 5/21, we honored our parent volunteers at Laguna with a scrumptious lunch and lots of treats! We are so grateful for each and every one our selfless and generous volunteers for making our community so special and successful! Pictured above are parents (and one grandparent) of seniors.
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CLOSING IN ON 100% FAMILY PARTICIPATION IN THE LAGUNA FUND
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Thank you to all the Laguna families who have supported the 2018-19 Laguna Fund! A special shout-out to our fourth grade families who hit 100% class participation for their grade!
We are currently at 83 percent family participation with a
goal to reach 100% for every grade by June 30. A gift of any size is a generous way to invest in Laguna and our students’ academic success
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and help your class! Please
make your gift today
!
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ANNOUNCING ALL TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE TEAMS
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Congratulations to the following Laguna students who were honored by the
Tri-Valley League this week:
ALL TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Andrew Tolles '19 (First Team-OH)
Kyle Aitcheson '19 (First Team-SET)
Sam Stegall '19 (First Team-OPP)
Finnegan Walker '21 (Second Team)
Freddie Russell '22 (Second Team)
Jack Schiebler '22 (Honorable Mention)
ALL TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE BOYS TENNIS
Kovid Mishra '19
(Honorable Mention-Doubles)
Nic Richmond '21
(Honorable Mention-Doubles)
Kai Nakamura '20
(Honorable Mention-Singles)
ALL TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE GIRLS SWIMMING
Catie Fristoe '22
(Second Team-100 Breaststroke)
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LAGUNA'S SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM FINAL PRESENTATIONS ARE ON JUNE 5
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WEDNESDAY, 6/5 FROM 4-7PM
LAGUNA BLANCA LIBRARY
4125 PALOMA DRIVE
Click on the video above for an in-depth look into Laguna's signature two-year program where students immerse themselves in the scientific community, participating in excursions, listening to speakers, and identifying their area of research for the next two years. Projects cover fields such as theoretical physics and engineering to psychology.
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SIGN UP FOR LAGUNA'S IoT SUMMER INSTITUTE TODAY
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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.
$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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MORE PHOTOS ADDED OF
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS!
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LAGUNA JUNIOR BEAU GLAZIER SELECTED AS ENSEMBLE THEATER TEEN PLAYWRIGHT
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By Brian McDonald for Ensemble Theatre Company in
Noozhawk
Any investor knows a robust future grows from seeds planted today. That lesson isn’t lost on Ensemble Theatre Company, whose Young Playwright’s Festival will feature professional actors in staged readings of six 10-minute plays written by high school playwrights and inspired by the theme: A More Perfect Union.
Readings at 7PM on Saturday, May 25 at the New Vic (33 W. Victoria St.), will feature works by Gabriella Crisa and Rachel Rose of San Marcos High School,
Beau Glazier '20 of Laguna Blanca, Morgan Johnson and Grace Wenzel of Santa Barbara High School, and Amanda Lennon of SBCC.
Glazier is a junior at Laguna Blanca School. She says she loves creative writing, musical theater visual arts, nature, and goats.
Her passion for theater was sparked during her sophomore year as an assistant costume designer for Laguna Blanca's fall drama production of
Rumors. Now, she immerses herself in both the production side (costume design and set design) and in the spotlight.
She has participated in three productions including Laguna Blanca's
Grease as Sandy,
The Game's Afoot as Martha, and her most recent endeavor as Princess Winnifred in
Once Upon a Mattress.
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WEEKLY TIP FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR
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Tuesday Tip from the College Counselor
#7
:
College websites include Net Price Calculators which allow you to estimate the total your family will pay. Federal law requires all colleges to have them, but
Wellesley College's is especially good.
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WRITE AN ESSAY THAT STANDS OUT AT LAGUNA'S COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP
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AUGUST 5-9 | 8:30AM - 4PM
HOPE RANCH CAMPUS
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.
$600 registration fee
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IAN BROWN '20 HONORED AT SCOUT CEREMONY
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On Sunday, April 28,
Ian Brown '20 of Scout Troop 33
was officially honored as an Eagle Scout at a special ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
As part of his Eagle Scout project, Ian worked to renovate portions of Cleveland Elementary School here in Santa Barbara, specifically by cleaning the outside of the classrooms as well as adding backpack racks to all of the kindergarten through grade 4 classrooms.
In an effort to raise funds to continue his community service work with Cleveland Elementary, Ian is hosting a student bake sale next Tuesday, May 28 during lunch on the Hope Ranch campus.
Congratulations, Ian, on this huge accomplishment and for your continued service work!
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THIRD GRADE ENJOYS THE GREAT OUTDOORS
AT SAGE HILL CAMPGROUND
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Third graders celebrated their learning of Santa Barbara history with a challenging hike on the Aliso Loop trail, three activity stations, and an overnight campout last Friday, May 17.
Activities included: making lanterns, reading Indian Paintbrush, creating stories with natural dyes and symbolic representation, and water testing for pH levels in the local creek. It was a memorable day of outdoor learning.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS
COMPLETES TASTY PROJECT WITH THE HABIT BURGER
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Bacon cheddar fries! Mr. Dorfman’s Middle School Entrepreneurship students were rewarded with lunch on Tuesday, 5/21 after recently finishing their consultancy for Brent Reichard, owner of The Habit.
Reichard asked the group to research various forms of ordering, including online delivery and in-store kiosks, and report back about the costs and benefits. Three teams of students set to work gathering survey data and doing market research online. They made recommendations in professional presentations to Reichard, who also asked them to come up with fun new menu items.
The students got to try their menu creations on Tuesday, with the top item being Phil’s Phries - French fries with cheese, bacon, grilled onions, and BBQ sauce.
The students are finishing the year with a pricing and packaging research product for Nomad, a local tech accessory company.
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SIXTH GRADE RECEIVES LESSON WITH A LOT OF HEART
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This week, Dr. Brett Gidney (parent of
Jake '24
and
Chloe '25
) visited the sixth grade anatomy class for a special lesson. He brought a pig's heart and gave students the opportunity to feel the different atriums inside it. Thanks to Dr. Gidney for stopping by!
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EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS TRANSFORM INTO LITERARY CHARACTERS FOR SPECIAL BOOK PARTY
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Yesterday, 5/23, Laguna eighth graders celebrated their favorite pieces of literature and the end of the quarter at a Character Transformation Party for their Quarter 4 "Outside Reading" selections. They donned costumes, brought on-theme food for the lunch, and even performed in character throughout the whole class period.
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KEYT CHIEF METEOROLOGIST ALAN ROSE VISITS LAGUNA'S THIRD GRADE SCIENCE CLASS
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Mr. Rose shared with the students about his journey to becoming a meteorologist, as well as the different types of weather and the various tools and resources that he uses daily. He also shared the above picture on the 5:00 news last night!
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Click here for the step by step guide of how to sell textbooks for MyLaguna.
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PLAYING SPORTS IN 2019-2020? FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS ON CAMPUS: MAY 30
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WHO:
Students in Grades 6-12
WHAT:
Free Sport Physicals for the 2019-2020 school year
WHEN:
Thursday, May 30 from 3-6PM. No appointment necessary; exams will be on a first come, first served basis.
WHERE:
Merovick Gymnasium
(Training Room)
WHAT TO BRING:
A copy of the Medical History & Exam Form (
download here
)
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NAME:
Caden Weaver
GRADE: 8
What ONE word would others use to describe you?
Gamer
Which emoji do you overuse?
🕋
I knew I wanted to attend Laguna when...
I saw the 3D printers and thought they looked pretty cool.
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IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY, THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, MAY 27.
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LOWER SCHOOL
MON 5/27
NO SCHOOL
Memorial Day
School Offices Closed
TUES 5/28
Gr. 2 to SB Zoo
WED 5/29 - FRI 5/31
The Jungle Book Cast to HR Campus After School for Rehearsals
THURS 5/30
Gr. 3/4 to SB Botanic Garden (9:15AM)
FRI 5/31
Kindergarten Dads & Dogs on LS Campus (12:15-1:30PM)
SUN 6/2
The Jungle Book Performance on Hope Ranch Campus
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MON 5/27
NO SCHOOL
Memorial Day
School Offices Closed
WED 5/29
Gr. 5-12 Yearbook Distribution
THURS 5/30
Gr. 6-12 Free Sports Physicals in Gym Training Room (3PM)
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UPPER SCHOOL
THURS 5/23 - MON 5/27
Gr. 11/12 "Crossing Borders" Trip to San Diego and Tijuana
MON 5/27
NO SCHOOL
Memorial Day
School Offices Closed
MON 5/27 - FRI 5/31
Senior Projects Week 2
TUES 5/28
Gr. 9 to Gainey Vineyards (8:15AM)
WED 5/29
Gr. 5-12 Yearbook Distribution
THURS 5/30
Gr. 6-12 Free Sports Physicals in Gym Training Room (3PM)
SAT 6/1
SAT
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