TEDxLAGUNABLANCASCHOOL REVEALS THEME OF 2019 TEDx EVENT
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Planning is already underway for Laguna's second annual TEDx event, which will take place next January.
Prepare to enter UNCHARTED territory at TEDxLAGUNABLANCASCHOOL 2019!
The TEDxLagunaBlancaSchool team is seeking input on speakers and performers who in some way explore the unknown, the undiscovered, and the unfamiliar.
Click here
to submit your suggestions!
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TELL YOUR FRIENDS: LAGUNA BLANCA GRADES EK-4 OPEN HOUSE IS NEXT TUESDAY, 3/15!
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We would love to welcome your friends to the Lower School campus for our rescheduled Children's Interactive Workshops!
Please invite them to our Open House where they can tour our campus and meet teachers and parents while their child explores art, science, music, technology, and cooking hands-on!
TUESDAY, MAY 15
3:30-5PM
260 San Ysidro Road
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LAGUNA BOWL IS AROUND THE CORNER!
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FRIDAY, JUNE 1 | 6-8:30PM
RUSTON AMPHITHEATRE
HOPE RANCH CAMPUS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR, INVITE A FRIEND, AND FIND YOUR DANCING SHOES FOR A ROCKIN' GOOD TIME AT LAGUNA!
- An event for parents, faculty, and staff -
Featuring The DoubleWide Kings!
Complimentary BEER & WINE with DESSERT by Rori’s Artisanal Creamery
FOOD for Purchase from ValleFresh
Kindly RSVP to the Paperless Post Evite that was sent this week!
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LAGUNA BLANCA BOYS VOLLEYBALL CIF NEWS
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNING OWLS!
Boys volleyball swept Nipomo 3-0 on Tuesday, 5/8. They are playing in the Second Round of the CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoffs TONIGHT,
May 10
at home
against La Salle. Game started at 6pm. GO OWLS!
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LAGUNA BLANCA BOYS TENNIS CIF NEWS
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Reprinted from
Noozhawk
Laguna Blanca boys tennis overwhelmed Lompoc High on Tuesday, 5/8 to advance from the wildcard round in CIF tennis playoffs. Playing at home, Laguna posted an impressive 17-1 win over the Braves, and moved on to face Quartz Hill in Lancaster in the first round of playoffs on Wednesday, 5/9.
Playoff pressure didn't break Laguna Blanca boys tennis on Wednesday as the Owls won its first-round Division 4 match against Quartz Hill.
The Owls jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the match but four of those five sets were decided by two games or less. The momentum shifted significantly after Quartz Hill raced back, taking five of the next seven to make it 7-5 Laguna after two rounds of play.
The Owls will move onto the second round of CIF, where they will host Rio Mesa at home on Friday, 5/11 at 2:45PM. Laguna narrowly defeated Rio in the regular season, 10-8.
Click here to read more about Tuesday's match and
here to read more about Wednesday's match.
GO OWLS, GO!
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LAGUNA GIRLS SOCCER TEAM THANKS COAST UNION FOR FUNDRAISER AFTER MUDSLIDES
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On January 26, Laguna Blanca and Coast Union soccer teams huddled as Coast Union Coach Brooklin Brumund announced a fundraiser for Laguna students whose families were affected by the Thomas Fire and Montecito Mudslides.
Clare Ogle '18 lead the effort on the above thank you video that the Owls created for Coast Union for their generosity of heart! Well done, Owls!
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NINTH GRADE STUDENTS PRESENT ENGAGING PARIS TRIP PROJECTS AT EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION NIGHT
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Last week, nearly one hundred people packed the Isham Library for project sharing by the students from the 4th Annual Ninth Grade Trip. Trip leader, Upper School English Instructor, and LBS Experiential Education Coordinator Dr. Ashley Tidey hosted the event with the aid of Kevin Shertzer, trip chaperone, history teacher, and soccer coach. This relaxed and informative evening for students and their parents involved a physical gallery of creative projects along with more than a dozen student presentations that ranged from the French Resistance in World War II to French rap, street art, and modern fashion.
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EIGHTH GRADE SCIENCE AND HISTORY PROJECT SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS
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For the Eighth Grade Q4 explorations of transformations, the students built a "Realm of Rights Roller Park" as a joint effort in their science and history classes.
The objective of the project is to work with the energy transformations associated with amusement park rides, but with a human rights twist. Each group was assigned a plot of land that they were responsible for developing in the justice-themed amusement park.
The Realm of Rights involved lots of crazy experimentation, engineering, human rights discussions, and thematic explorations.
Watch
Peyton Mead '22
,
Dare Fitzpatrick '22
,
Ella Drury-Pullen '22,
and
Molly Newell '22
's video that captured their Flower Power project
here
! Their
ride is based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights article 24 which states, “Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay." To show this theme within their ride, they collectively decided that the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of rest and leisure is a beachy, summer day!
In addition to this project, the eighth grade physical science students and AP Physics students will take their knowledge to new heights at Magic Mountain for "Science Day" tomorrow, 5/11.
Whether they're being blasted backwards at 100mph on
Superman: Escape from Krypton
or taking a leisurely ride down a six story plunge on
Jet Stream
, they can't escape the fantastic forces, velocity, and acceleration that are part of Physics! They will experience how thrilling Physics can be in this outdoor classroom, while demonstrating their understanding of Newtonian Mechanics and Experimental Design.
Students will collect data via their smartphones on various rides throughout the day. The physical data collected will be analyzed and used to calculate forces acting on a rider at different points during the rides.
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EIGHTH GRADERS TAKE MEANINGFUL TRIP TO LITTLE TOKYO AND MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE
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On Tuesday, 5/8, Laguna eighth grade students committed a significant portion of their minds, hearts, and time to their L.A. field trip to the Museum of Tolerance and Little Tokyo. They dove into the two essential thematic questions of Quarter 3 and Quarter 4: What is
justice
? And How can I
transform
the world for the better?
The day began in Little Tokyo, where students created video journals that allowed them to explore the history of the city. Prior to this, students studied Japanese Internment in history classes, and faculty members Dug Uyesaka and Steve Chan spoke about their families' experiences during the years of the Japanese Internment.
After lunch in Little Tokyo, students headed to the Museum of Tolerance where they experienced a justice workshop, a full museum tour, and a meeting with a Holocaust survivor.
Laguna student
Frances Carlson '22 recalls, "This beautifully thought out field trip was unlike others. We experienced everything from the vibrant streets of Little Tokyo to the doors of Auschwitz. Most importantly, it opened many of our eyes to issues that we will strive to fix as we grow up."
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THIRD GRADE OWLSVILLE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
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From the Third Grade Blog
Business was booming in Owlsville this week! The city opened its doors to consumers on Monday, 5/7. Business owners had to make quick adjustments to their prices and practice different advertising techniques in order to attract customers.
Our city’s bank presidents were busier than ever making change for customers and businesses, as well as distributing each city employee’s weekly salary.
After our opening day, business partners reflected on and shared about what was successful and what changes they would need to make for the following business day.
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PROM 2018 IS NEXT SATURDAY, 5/19!
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Students interested in inviting a guest from another school should complete and submit a
Dance Guest Pass form
. We hope to see you there!
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NINTH GRADE ADVISORY GROUP ORGANIZES SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT DIRECT RELIEF
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Thirteen ninth grade students in Social Science Instructor Richard Nathan's advisory group want to give back to our community.
They organized a silent auction online, which opened yesterday, May 9, and will run through the last full week of school, ending on Friday, June 1.
Click here to check out some of the items up for bid. And check back regularly, as more items will be added!
Thank you!
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PLAYING SPORTS IN 2018-2019? FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS ON CAMPUS: MAY 31
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WHO:
Students in Grades 6-12
WHAT
:
Free Sport Physicals for the 2018-2019 school year
WHEN
: Thursday, May 31 from 3-6PM. No appointment necessary; exams will be on a first come, first served basis.
WHERE
: Merovick Gymnasium
WHAT TO BRING
: A copy of the Medical History & Exam Form (
download here
)
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WELCOME NEW PARENTS AUXILIARY BOARD AND VOLUNTEERS FOR 2018-19
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We are pleased to announce our new PA Board Officers and elected volunteers for next school year.
President: Rachael Stein
Secretary/Communication: Belle Regeer
Treasurer: Danielle McCaffery
VP Spirit Wear: Erin Schulz
VP Hosted Events: Shelley Neubauer
VP School Spirit: Cindy Guglielmo
VP Lower School: Jane Weaver
VP Middle School: Stacey Fell
VP Upper School: Amal Zeini
Click here for the entire PA slate for all elected positions.
We are still in need of two wonderful parents to lead our Spirit of Laguna/Jogathon efforts. This is a high-energy and fun position wherein all the tasks are completed between late summer and early fall. Please contact Nominating Chair
Jane Weaver if you’re interested in learning more.
Thank you all for your continued service and dedication to Laguna, and we look forward to a wonderful 2018-19 school year!
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WE APPRECIATE YOU! PARENT APPRECIATION LUNCHEON IS COMING UP
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Kindly RSVP to Cynthia McClintock
here.
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NAME: Sasha Hsu
GRADE: 12
What ONE word best describes you?
Persistent.
What’s an interesting fact about you?
My real name is Alexander.
What would be the most amazing adventure you could go on?
An off-road adventure through Iceland with friends.
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DOES SOCIAL MEDIA CAUSE ANXIETY?
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Click here to learn how to recognize the warning signs of anxiety disorder and help your kid keep social media use healthy and productive.
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MYLAGUNA TIP OF THE WEEK ARCHIVES:
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LOWER SCHOOL
FRI 5/11
Kindergarten Mother's Day Tea
First Grade to Ostrichland
SUN 5/13
Happy Mother's Day!
MON 5/14
Gr. 4 Gold Rush Field Trip
TUES 5/15
Telecote Tuesday with Author Theresa Power
Gr. EK-4 Interactive Workshop, Lower School Campus (3:30-5PM)
FRI 5/18
Gr. 3 to Sage Hill Campground
MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRI 5/11
Gr. 8 to Six Flags Magic Mountain
SUN 5/13
Happy Mother's Day!
WED 5/16
MS Student Ambassador Lunch in Ruston (12:20PM)
MS Math Club in Room E402 (12:20PM)
FRI 5/18
MS Service Day & Year-End Celebration
SAT 5/19
Probability Session of the MS Math Club in Room E402 (10AM)
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UPPER SCHOOL
FRI 5/11
Last Day of AP Exam Week 1
US Student Art Show in Emmons Arts Center
AP Environmental Science to Mesa Verde
SUN 5/13
Happy Mother's Day!
MON 5/14-FRI 5/18
AP Exam Week 2
MON 5/14
Gr. 9/10 College Day
THURS 5/17
Journalism Class to Farmer Boy Restaurant
Gr. 7-12 Spring Performing Arts Showcase Rehearsal in Spaulding (5:30PM)
FRI 5/18
Gr. 7-12 Spring Performing Arts Showcase in Spaulding (6:30PM)
SAT 5/19
US Prom at The Narrative Loft (8-10PM)
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