IMAGINATIONS RUN WILD AT
LAGUNA BLANCA SOAPBOX DERBY
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By Christian Whittle,
Santa Barbara News-Press Correspondent
From toilets to abandoned loveseats, students' imaginations run wild
Paloma Drive was transformed into a race track as students and faculty of Laguna Blanca School competed in their inaugural Soapbox Derby Wednesday morning.
More than 25 students ran around their karts making last-minute adjustments and repairs. Some went for a minimal aerodynamic design; others bet on the weight of office chairs and hastily taped on textbooks to give them an extra edge.
Only salvaged materials were allowed, so students got creative with their designs. Bicycle wheels, recliners, boots, and wagon parts were cobbled together to make eleven karts.
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END OF YEAR CELEBRATION DETAILS
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LOWER SCHOOL CLOSING CEREMONY
Thursday, June 6 at 9AM
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLOSING CEREMONY
Friday, June 7 at 4PM
Student Address: Grace Hoffacker '23
85TH COMMENCEMENT
Wednesday, June 12 at 4PM
Welcome: Andrew Tolles '19
Student Address: Izzy Sabino '19
Faculty Address: Erik Faust
Vignettes: Staci Richard & Bojana Hill
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Click here for the step by step guide of how to sell textbooks for MyLaguna.
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FIFTH & SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS PRESENT THE HEARTWARMING & HILARIOUS MUSICAL,
HONK!
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Last Thursday evening, 5/23, Laguna fifth and sixth graders presented the musical comedy
Honk! in Spaulding Theatre.
The musical, based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale
The Ugly Duckling, celebrates our differences with sparkling wit and a memorable score.
"It was such a joy to see our students push themselves outside of their comfort zones, showcase their talents, work together and tell a meaningful story through musical theater," remarks Head of Middle School Shane Lopes.
Congratulations to all of the talented students involved as well as Molly Markstrum, Dana Caldwell, Rob Moreno, and Kateri Ransom for a job well done!
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LOWER SCHOOL'S
THE JUNGLE BOOK
PERFORMANCE
IS THIS SUNDAY 6/2
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Mrs. Markstrum and her group of Lower School students invite you to attend their production of Disney's
The Jungle Book this Sunday, 6/2 at 3PM in Spaulding Theatre!
The jungle is jumpin' with a jazzy beat in this adaptation from the classic Disney animated film. The musical features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie.
The students have been working hard on this production since January. We hope you can join us this Sunday to enjoy what is sure to be a wonderful show!
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LAGUNA UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS "CROSS THE BORDER" FOR DIGITAL STORYTELLING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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View of the U.S. side (Border Field State Park) from Friendship Park, Tijuana.
Over Memorial Day weekend, five Laguna students, one alumnus, and one Laguna faculty trip leader headed south to cross the border from San Diego to Tijuana on a digital storytelling trip with Tour Company Peace Works Travel.
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Students had the opportunity to witness the various social issues involved in daily life on both sides of the border. As a digital storytelling project, this trip included the professionally assisted production of a publishable document...a short documentary film, podcast, picture book, or online blog.
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Laguna Trip Leader Mr. Silva and students began in San Diego, visiting the Chicano Park national monument, followed by a Q&A with U.S. Border Patrol agents. Then, the group headed to Tijuana for four days & three nights where they visited migrant shelters run by local NGOs, met U.S. Deported Veterans, explored Mexican cultural centers, and observed a bi-national church service that occurs every Sunday at the border wall. The experiences were priceless and we can’t wait to see some of the end-products that the students are creating.
"I’m grateful that our students got to bear witness to some of the most important issues of our times, and to do so with both critical eyes and compassionate hearts," says Mr. Silva. "My greatest gratitude to the Quintessential Owl Quintet of Athena, Jack, Jordan, Grace, and Pisci. I've grown as an educator and as a human being just by being in their presence."
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NINTH GRADE CELEBRATES THE YEAR'S END AT
GAINEY RANCH
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On Tuesday, 5/28, Laguna ninth grade students traveled to Santa Ynez for a special visit to Gainey Ranch.
This traditional ninth grade trip provides a day of bonding and reflection on the grade's unit, John Steinbeck’s
Of Mice and Men.
Before heading to the valley,
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tudents watched clips from Gary Sinise’s 1992 film adaptation of the novel and then later walked a mile on the Gainey property to the nineteenth-century barn where the movie was filmed.
Thank you to the Gainey family for hosting this meaningful trip each year!
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LAGUNA MIDDLE SCHOOLERS COMPETE IN SOUTH COAST MATH SUPERBOWL
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Yesterday, 5/29, eight Laguna fifth and sixth graders participated in the South Coast Math Superbowl at Earl Warren Showgrounds. The competition consisted of an individual competition, team problems, and a Hands-on Engineering activity.
There were a total of 33 area schools and 363 participants in grades 4-6 involved in the competition.
Congratulations to the following students who represented Laguna well!
Will Neubauer '25
Henry Challen '25
Ashley Anderson '25
Tristan King '25
Brandon Fuladi '26
Isidora Moller '26
Niccolo D'Agruma '26
Isabelle Regeer '26
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AMERICAN HISTORY COMES ALIVE AT FIFTH GRADE REVOLUTIONARY WAR TEA PARTY
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As a culminating activity to their study of the American Revolution, fifth grade students gathered for tea
today
as characters from Colonial times and shared their understanding of the conflicts between Great Britain and the 13 British colonies in North America. AP US History students were also invited to tea and to enjoy the sometimes lively discussions of the fifth graders who remained in character for the duration of the event.
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Sixth grade students experienced a feast today during their decadent Roman Banquet. Dressed in togas, sixth graders enjoyed extravagant fare while parent servants provided table service and Laguna's eighth and ninth grade Latin classes provided dramatic and hilarious entertainment. This popular annual event is the culmination of their study of ancient civilizations.
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Saige did a great job in her special role as Dr. Surber this past Tuesday! She provided donuts for faculty and staff; greeted students and parents at the morning car line; led the Tecolote Tuesday assembly; shared her piano skills; entertained us with jokes at lunchtime; gave announcements for the week; used the bullhorn at afternoon car line for parent arrivals; and rocked that bowtie! Thank you, Mastro-Stern family, for your generous bid that won this Spring Benefit auction item!
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THE FOURTH ESTATE
SENIOR ISSUE IS HERE!
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LAGUNA'S SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM FINAL PRESENTATIONS ARE NEXT WEEK!
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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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SENIOR TO ALUMNI LUNCHEON IS TUESDAY, JUNE 11
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WEEKLY TIP FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR
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Tuesday Tip from the College Counselor
#8
:
When scouting for "hidden gem" colleges, check out
this list of Rhodes Scholar recipients by institution. The success of Harvard, Yale, and Princeton may not surprise you, but quite a few other colleges on the list will!
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Take advantage of the longer days and dive into a great book (or two) this summer. At Laguna, there is suggested summer reading for students in Grades EK-4 and
required reading for students in Grades 5-12.
SIX BENEFITS TO SUMMER READING
- Improve Reading Skills.
- Increase Desire to Read.
- Improve Self-Esteem.
- Neutralize Summer Learning Loss.
- Improve Comprehension.
- Improve Memory Skills.
CLICK HERE
for a list of summer reading by grade level.
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LAGUNA'S MS ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
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Please take a moment to take
this survey
to help the Laguna Blanca Middle School Entrepreneurship class with its latest business consultation with local business NOMAD.
Thank you!
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NAME:
Ava Morouse
GRADE: 12
What ONE word would others use to describe you?
Loving
Which emoji do you overuse?
The little angel! 👼
I knew I wanted to attend Laguna when...
I realized that it was going to be a supportive community that believed in me and my potential to learn and grow.
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The patterns of daily life in the U.S. and around the world have been forever altered by the ubiquity of mobile technology. To truly understand the impact of technology on family relationships, we need to dig deeper into the media habits and attitudes of parents and teens worldwide.
Click here for an infographic about how devices affect daily life for parents and teens today.
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LOWER SCHOOL
FRI 5/31
Dress Down Day: Summer Theme
All Library Books Returned to Mrs. Brace
Kindergarten Dads & Dogs on LS Campus (12:15-1:30PM)
SUN 6/2
The Jungle Book Performance on Hope Ranch Campus (3PM)
TUES 6/4
Gr. EK-4 Yearbook Distribution
Gr. 4 to Island Packers (7:30AM)
Flamenco Fiesta Dancers at Lower School (8:20AM)
WED 6/5
LS Track & Field Day on LS Campus (1PM)
THURS 6/6
LS Trimester 3 Ends
LS Last Day of School & Closing Ceremony on Lower School Campus (9AM)
MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRI 5/31
MS San Clemente House to Zodos (12:10PM)
MON 6/3
Gr. 7-12 Yearbook Distribution
WED 6/5
Gr. 8 Transformations Project in Spaulding Theatre (10:15AM)
THURS 6/6 AND FRI 6/7
MS/US Special Schedule & Early Dismissal (See Details Below)
THURS 6/6
School starts at 9AM
Gr. 7-12 Textbook Return & Buyback
Gr. 7-12 Locker Cleanout (10-10:30AM)
MS Awards Assembly (11:35AM-12:30PM)
Gr. 5-7 Students Dismissed (12:30PM)
Gr. 8 Closing Ceremony Rehearsal (12:30-1:15PM)
FRI 6/7
School starts at 9AM; Dismissal at 11AM
MS/US Last Day of School/Semester 2 Ends
MS Closing Ceremony (4PM)
SAT 6/8
Gr. 6-12 Placement Tests (9-11:30AM)
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UPPER SCHOOL
SAT 6/1
SAT
MON 6/3 - THURS 6/6
Senior Project Rehearsals
MON 6/3
Gr. 7-12 Yearbook Distribution
WED 6/5
Science Research Presentations in Hope Ranch Library (4-7PM)
Last day of Local Grown Kids lunch service
THURS 6/6 AND FRI 6/7
MS/US Special Schedule & Early Dismissal (See Details Below)
THURS 6/6
School starts at 9AM; dismissal at 11:30AM
Gr. 7-12 Textbook Return & Buyback
Gr. 7-12 Locker Cleanout (10-10:30AM)
US Students Dismissed (11:30AM)
FRI 6/7
School starts at 9AM
MS/US Last Day of School/ Semester 2 Ends
US Awards Assembly (11:15AM-12:45PM)
US Students Dismissed (12:45PM)
SAT 6/8
Gr. 6-12 Placement Tests (9-11:30AM)
ACT
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