EK-12 FIELD DAY IS TOMORROW!
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Friday, February 28
8:15AM–12:30PM
Hope Ranch Campus
Laguna EK-12 students, faculty, and staff will gather tomorrow on the Hope Ranch athletic fields for a morning of team sports and fun. Students can look forward to a pep rally, capture the flag, kickball, soccer, and more!
EVENT REMINDERS:
- Middle and Upper School students should be dropped off at the gym at 8:15AM. Lower School students will arrive to the Hope Ranch campus at 10:15AM.
- There is no need to bring schoolwork on Friday. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes. Field Day t-shirts will be distributed upon arrival Friday morning. Please bring a water bottle with your name on it. Sunscreen and hats are always recommended.
- Snacks and a pizza lunch will be provided. There is no Locally Grown Kids lunch service for this day.
- Pick up promptly at 12:30PM at the gym. If your child will be riding the afternoon bus to the Montecito campus, pick up at Montecito campus is at 12:50PM.
- The Hope Ranch library will not be open after school on Friday after field day.
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LAST CHANCE TO JOIN OUR COLORFUL CELEBRATION!
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5PM - COCKTAILS & SILENT AUCTION
7PM - DINNER & LIVE AUCTION
9PM - AFTER BLOOM PARTY
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GET YOUR BEST OF LIVE RAFFLE TICKETS THIS
FRIDAY, 2/28 DURING PICK UP
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LIMITED QUANTITIES - MUST BE PRESENT AT THE EVENT TO WIN
If you cannot attend the spring benefit on March 7, you must provide the name of a proxy who will be present.
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ONE LIVE AUCTION ITEM!
Exclusive Tour of Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage, VIP Tour of Folded Hills Ranch & Winery, Fly Fishing Excursion, Luxurious stay at St. Regis-Bora Bora, Irene Neuwirth Earrings, and more!
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ONLINE AUCTION WILL LAUNCH AT 5:30PM TODAY, 2/27!
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NEW SUMMER CAMP OFFERING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL!
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For Rising Grades 5-8 Students
Spend the morning on our Hope Ranch campus exploring across disciplines in this exciting thematic camp, featuring robotic engineering, design thinking, modern storytelling, and outdoor movement. In the afternoons, campers take a deep dive into an area of interest.
JULY 20-24
Circus Maximus
JULY 27-31
Escape from Zombieland
REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, 3/2 AT 12PM.
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REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, 3/2 AT 10AM.
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Week 1: August 3-7
Week 2: August 10-14
Summer 2020 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; building and programming 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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REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, 4/7.
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AUGUST 17-20 | 9AM-4PM
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 9-12 IN FALL 2020
Take your computer projects to the next level at Laguna Blanca’s IoT Summer Institute where students will extend their knowledge of applying the C++ programming language.
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COLLEGE ESSAY SUMMER WORKSHOP
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AUGUST 3-7 | 8:30AM - 4PM
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GR. 9-12 IN FALL 2020
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.
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LAGUNA BLANCA TOPS SANTA YNEZ IN BOYS TENNIS OPENER
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BY BARRY PUNZAL,
NOOZHAWK SPORTS EDITOR
The boys' tennis team got the season off to a winning start with a 13-5 victory over visiting Santa Ynez on Tuesday, 2/25.
Junior
Ryan Purkait recorded a 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 sweep playing at the No. 3 singles position, while junior/senior combo of
Nic Richmond '21 and
Kevin Khodabandehlou '20 swept 6-1, 6-1, 6-2.
The Owls also got two of three sets from
John-Henry Schulz '20 in singles, as well as doubles pairings
Rodrick Zhu '21/
Owen Pryor '22 and
Ben Rodgers '22/
Aiden Meisel '23. Senior captain
Kai Nakamura took an important 7-5 victory at the No. 1 singles position, despite illness, and finished 1-1 on the day.
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FREE SAT PRACTICE TEST AT LAGUNA ON MARCH 7
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SATURDAY, MARCH 7
9AM-12:30PM
LAGUNA BLANCA LIBRARY
Bring
: pencils, calculator, water, a snack, and a smart phone (if possible) to score your exam.
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LAGUNA MOCK TRIAL TEAM FINISHES YEAR STRONG
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Congratulations to our Mock Trial Team, who represented Laguna well at the Santa Barbara Courthouse during the County Competition last Saturday! The morning was full of excitement as both teams got favorable rulings—Prosecution and Defense Teams won their cases!
The team's witnesses shined on the witness stand, Pretrial Attorneys argued intelligently for and against evidence, and Attorneys responded to the Judge appropriately when objections were raised during the proceedings. A special thank you to our Courtroom Bailiff and Clerk who kept the trial organized.
We are so proud of these students, many of whom aspire to become attorneys one day! Special thanks to Jessica Tyler, who has led this exciting program at Laguna for four years now. Thank you, also, to our Attorney Coaches who volunteer their time weekly with the students. We are looking forward to next year already!
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NATALIE MCCAFFERY IS SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR FOR LAGUNA BLANCA
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BY BARRY PUNZAL,
NOOZHAWK SPORTS EDITOR
When Laguna Blanca’s
Natalie McCaffery '20 isn’t blocking or spiking balls on the volleyball court and making saves as the goalkeeper on the soccer field, she’s thinking about how agriculture can be better around the world.
On Monday, 2/24, McCaffery was honored at the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon as Laguna Blanca’s Scholar Athlete of the Year.
The senior carries a 4.43 grade point average while taking a heavy load of advanced placement courses, including English Literature, Statistics, Environmental Science & Research, and French.
She's been named to the honor roll at Laguna Blanca every year of high school.
In addition, Natalie recently earned a Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Certificate of Excellence, as well as the President's Volunteer Service Award for her extensive volunteer work.
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LAGUNA THIRD GRADERS SHINE AT LEGOLAND EXPO
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After six long months of prep, third graders celebrated their hard work by participating in the FIRST LEGO League Jr. expo event this past Saturday at LEGOLAND in Carlsbad, California.
This was the culminating activity for the three Laguna FIRST LEGO League Jr. teams.
Students conducted research about BOOMTOWN, this year's theme; built a LEGO model (based on the challenge instructions) that contains both a simple machine and a motorized part; and displayed their findings on a "Show Me" poster.
Way to go, Owls!
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LAGUNA ALUMNA ZOE SERBIN RETURNS TO LAGUNA FOR LESSON IN ANIMATION
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On Monday, Laguna alumna
Zoe Serbin '13 came back to the nest for a special presentation in Dr. Donelan's Humanities Foundations class.
After graduating from Laguna, Zoe went on to study animation at USC. Her first professional job landed her on the set of Amazon Original's
Tumble Leaf, a stop-motion animation show geared towards pre-school aged children. Zoe now works in the video game industry.
In her presentation, Zoe gave students a taste of what it's like working for an animation studio, as well as what the day-to-day process looks like when creating comics.
Humanities student
Claire Tolles '22 will be working with Zoe for her capstone project, in which she will be creating an animated fantasy short—complete with Laguna theatre students as voice actors.
Thanks for such a fun and informative visit, Zoe!
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FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS SEE NEW PERSPECTIVES AT THE BROAD MUSEUM
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On Wednesday, the fifth grade class traveled to The Broad Museum, a contemporary art museum in downtown LA with one of the largest collections of contemporary art in the world. Students viewed works of art by famous artists like Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Christoper Wool.
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LAGUNA THESPIANS SHINE IN SANTA BARBARA
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Two Laguna students will star in
Lights Up! Theatre Company's
production of
The Music Man
next week!
This fully-staged musical theatre performance at the Marjorie Luke Theatre takes place on Thursday, March 5 at 7PM, Friday, March 6 at 7PM, and Saturday, March 7 at 1PM and 7PM.
Katherine Ball ’23
plays Alma Hix and
Noah Dehli ’24
plays Mayor Shinn/Marcellus.
We are so proud of you both!
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NAME: Brandon
CLASS: 2028
What ONE word would others use to describe you?
I hope people think I'm nice.
What is one fact about you that most people don't know?
I used to live in Sacramento.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
My house because I spend lots of time there.
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LOWER SCHOOL
FRI 2/28
Financial Aid Forms Due from Applicant Families
LS Trimester 2 Ends
Gr. EK-12 Field Day
LS to Hope Ranch (Depart 10AM)
Early Dismissal (12:30PM in HR; 12:50PM in Montecito)
MON 3/2
Arts at Laguna Online Registration Opens (10AM)
FRI 3/6
Admission Notification Letters Mailed
SAT 3/7
Spring Benefit at Hilton Beachfront Resort
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRI 2/28
Financial Aid Forms Due from Applicant Families
Gr. EK-12 Field Day
MS/US Special Schedule
MON 3/2
SOAR @ Laguna Online Registration Opens (12PM)
Gr. 7 & 8 Field Trip to Chaucer's (11AM-12:30PM)
FRI 3/6
Gr. 7 Field Trip to Twisted Tail Ranch (8:15AM-2:40PM)
Gr. 6 Field Trip to SBMA Ridley Tree Center for Greco-Roman Art Workshop (10:40AM-1:50PM)
Admission Notification Letters Mailed
SAT 3/7
Spring Benefit at Hilton Beachfront Resort
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UPPER SCHOOL
FRI 2/28
Financial Aid Forms Due from Applicant Families
Gr. EK-12 Field Day
MS/US Special Schedule
MON 3/2
English 10 D Field Trip (11AM-12:30PM)
TUES 3/3
Gr. 10 & 11 Field Trip to Los Agaves (11AM-12:40PM)
WED 3/4
English 10 F Field Trip to SB Museum of Art (11AM-12:20PM)
THURS 3/5
Ms. Pointer's G Period Study Hall to La Cumbre Plaza (11:15AM-12:10PM)
FRI 3/6
Humanities, AP French Field Trip to UCSB Hatlen Theater (10:15AM-1:15PM)
Admission Notification Letters Mailed
SAT 3/7
US Robotics Team to 2020 California VEX VCR High School State Championship in Bakersfield
Spring Benefit at Hilton Beachfront Resort
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