GET READY TO RUN! SPIRIT OF LAGUNA: JOGATHON AND FAMILY FESTIVAL IS TOMORROW, 10/22 |
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TOMORROW!
OCTOBER 22 | 2:30-6PM
HOPE RANCH ATHLETIC FIELDS
PEP RALLY!
Let's kick off the event together at 2:30PM on the fields!
FUN RUN!
We're excited to have the entire Laguna community together tomorrow! All students will participate in a fun run where students run laps for their grade-level teams. The team with the most laps secures their place in Laguna history with their class year engraved on the Spirit of Laguna Cup and a class ice cream party. The student from each class that runs the most laps will receive a gift card. GO OWLS!
FAMILY FESTIVAL!
The fun run is followed by a family festival complete with carnival games, a showcase of student programs, and food trucks (Mony's Mexican Food, Dave's Dogs, Corn Guy El Poblano, Kona Ice). A team of volunteers has been working hard to ensure this is a fantastic festival.
EXPERIENCE STUDENT PROGRAMS, CLUBS, & ACTIVITIES
Come see what makes Laguna so special!
COVID GUIDELINES
All attendees must be masked when moving throughout the event, including when standing in line for food.
PARKING
As we are expecting a large crowd for the event, please use overflow parking along Las Palmas.
It's not too late to get involved! Click here for event volunteer opportunities.
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Please continue to monitor your child for the following COVID-like symptoms, and swiftly report positive COVID test results to our Health Coordinator Matt Miller. Contact your healthcare provider if you have any additional medical questions or concerns regarding testing.
COVID SYMPTOMS
• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Nausea or vomiting or diarrhea
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HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME AND DANCE ARE THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23! |
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Be sure to come cheer on the Owls at our Homecoming football game against Teach Tech at 1PM this Saturday, October 23. This special game will be the culmination of spirit week, and our seniors will be recognized!
GO OWLS!
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MIDDLE/UPPER SCHOOL PHOTOS ARE HERE! |
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For those who did not place a print order, click on the link below to view Middle/Upper School student photos. You can view and/or purchase a print package or digital file at this link.
If you have already placed an order, your child should receive their prints this week. For those who ordered B packages, the digital files will be emailed AFTER make-up day, which will take place on October 27.
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GRADE 5
PARENT/GUARDIAN & TEACHER CONFERENCES
This is an opportunity to sit down with Ms. Carney to discuss your child's progress—both academically and socially. We value this day to meet with you, as good working relationships between teachers and families are essential to a student’s academic success. The student is not present at this conference.
GRADES 6-12
STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES
Students will lead the conferences with their parent/guardian and advisor. The conference is an opportunity for students to articulate and reflect on what they value most in their learning, where they excel, and where they can stretch themselves and grow. It is a time when your child’s voice can be heard by two primary supporters: 1) family 2) advisor. Each conference will be no longer than 25 minutes in duration.
Please refer to the email sent out on Thursday, October 21 for conference scheduling instructions.
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SUGGEST A SPEAKER FOR TEDXLBS 2022! |
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TEDxLAGUNABLANCASCHOOL: BENEATH THE SURFACE
2.2.22
The theme for this year's event is Beneath The Surface! The theme represents our goal to dive deeper into what we already know and challenge ourselves to reach below the surface level of emotion, thought, and understanding. Emerging from the worst of the pandemic, this theme encourages us to discover the underlying motivation in the hardest of times. We encourage our guests, speakers, and team members to explore the less obvious, dive into the undiscussed, and see the complexities of life that are often hidden.
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JOIN US AT UPCOMING FAMILY FILM SERIES ON NOVEMBER 3 |
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Laguna's Parents' Auxiliary, in collaboration with School Counselor Kim Valentine, proudly presents:
Family Film Series: Dinner and Discussion For All EK-12 Families
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
6-8PM via Zoom
Featuring Special Guest Lynn Stadler, LMFT
Families are invited to join us during or after dinner for a virtual viewing of an hour-long film followed by a discussion and Q&A with selected guests.
Our first film is Angst. Angst removes the stigma and opens up the conversation around anxiety, helping people understand and manage their symptoms and know when to reach out for help. Most importantly, it shows people that they are not alone and that anxiety is 100% treatable.
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YOU'RE INVITED TO THE NEXT PARENTS' AUXILIARY LUNCH & LEARN ON NOVEMBER 9 |
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With Special Book Club-Style Discussion of Madeline Levine's Ready or Not: Preparing our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
11:45AM
With a thorough understanding of selective college admission, Ms. Masias and Matt Struckmeyer will examine readiness for college through the broadest possible lens. Rather than focus on GPAs, scores, and “check-a-box” activities, we will talk about the character traits and habits of mind that lead to success before, during, and after college. We’ll ask how parents can both nurture and push at the same time, and what kinds of enrichment lead to fulfillment and a growth mindset rather than anxiety and burnout.
Too busy to read the whole book? Don’t worry—this conversation is open to all. Perhaps check out this interview with Madeline Levine.
Do you have questions you'd like addressed in the meeting? Click on the link below to submit them. We hope to see many of you there!
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A HOST FAMILY IS NEEDED FOR SPRING SEMESTER |
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An international student from Switzerland will be joining Laguna's eleventh grade for the spring semester only. She needs a homestay family, and her parents would love for her to live with a Laguna family.
If your family has any interest in hosting this international student, please email Joyce Balak. Note: there will be no financial obligation for offering a homestay for this student.
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O.W.L. TEACHER HIGHLIGHTS |
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This week in the O.W.L (Our Weekly Learning) Post for Laguna faculty, Director of Teaching and Learning Anna Alldredge encouraged other teachers to connect and learn something new from their peers. Below are the three teachers featured this week! |
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Molly Markstrum (LS Music) combines musical instruction with kinesthetic learning, math, and bilateral coordination. Joy is also one of Molly’s key learning tools.
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Duncan Briggs (MS/US Latin) incorporates Project-Based Learning into World Languages teaching. Duncan embeds vocabulary, grammar, and historical content into a Pompeii Villa Minecraft design challenge.
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Victoria Dryden (US English) uses an array of tools to maximize student engagement. Victoria includes MyLaguna Topics and collaborative docs in her dynamic class discussions.
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LOWER SCHOOL JOGATHON REMINDERS |
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Please Join Us!
Spirit of Laguna & Jogathon | Friday, October 22 | 2:30PM
The Spirit of Laguna Jogathon and Family Festival event is tomorrow, October 22! We hope you plan to attend. On this day, Lower School ends at 1PM for Grades 3 and 4 (early departure for performance rehearsal), and 2PM for Grades EK-2.
Students will ride in school transportation to the Hope Ranch fields for the pre-Jogathon pep rally (unless different transportation arrangements have been made). Students will stay with teachers during the pep rally and throughout the Jogathon. Look for your child’s flag (grade) on the field where students, teachers, and families will gather for the run. The Jogathon begins at 3:00 and ends at 3:45 with students dismissed to their families at that time. Please be sure to check in with the teacher to sign out your child immediately after the run. Don't forget to pick up their backpack!
There is NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE on Jogathon Day.
CLOTHING FOR THE JOGATHON RUN
Students received their Jogathon t-shirts today. On Friday, students should come to school dressed in the Jogathon t-shirts, comfortable running clothing, and athletic shoes. We recommend that you take a change of clothing to the event for your child to change into after the run.
FESTIVAL
Following the Jogathon, the festival will include food for purchase, live music (including the third and fourth graders!), student-run game booths, and a showcase of student activities and programs.
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PICTURE DAY PACKAGE INFORMATION
MAKE-UP AND RETAKES ARE ON TUESDAY, 10/26!
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If you purchased a Picture Day photo package, be sure to check your child’s backpack/school folder! Packages were sent home on Tuesday, 10/19.
Class group photos are still being processed and will be sent home to purchasers as soon as they are completed. Digital files (Package B) will be emailed to purchasers AFTER make-up day, which is on October 26.
The photographer will return on Tuesday, October 26, for students who were absent on Picture Day (September 28). He will also be available for retakes on that day. Please let me know ASAP if you would like your child to have their photo retaken.
For questions regarding your photo package, please contact Dawn Elliott at bradelliottimages@gmail.com.
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LOWER SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL JOINS FORCES WITH MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL |
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The Fourth Graders are kicking off the fall season with our very own Lower School Student Council! Last week they discussed and voted on Lower School Spirit Week themes. This week they met with members of the Middle and Upper School Student Councils. They gave the class a feeling of what it is like to be actively involved in your school community, along with some great advice. Listening, being kind and considerate, and representing your school in a positive way are some of the skills that they practice. All of the fourth graders will participate in the Lower School Student Council by meeting in small groups with Anna Alldredge each week throughout the year. |
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ONLINE CONFERENCE SCHEDULER OPENS THIS SUNDAY |
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The online Family/Teacher Conferences scheduler for EK-12 will open this Sunday, October 24. Conferences take place in-person on Friday, November 5. Look for an email sent on Thursday, 10/21 that includes instructions for how to access the scheduler through MyLaguna.
There is no school for students on Family/Teacher Conferences Day. If it is necessary for you to bring your child, supervision during your conference time will be available at Lower School. Feel free to contact the office if you have any questions. |
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LOWER SCHOOL HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL IS NEXT WEEK! |
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Skeleton Square Dance! Parade! Games! We are looking forward to a fun, festive, and COVID-friendly Halloween celebration with the students on Friday, October 29. Please help your child to choose a costume and footwear that will be comfortable and practical to wear throughout the entire school day.
Look for a flyer in your child's backpack on Friday for more details. For the health and safety of our youngest learners, only students, faculty, and staff will attend. Our amazing room parents are already in action preparing the activities and treats for the events and will be on campus to set up the event and then return later for clean-up.
Please be mindful of the Lower School costume requirements:
- Wear the basics of your costume to school
- Send extra items in a labeled bag
- Costumes that depict violence, gore, or weapons, or are culturally insensitive, are not permitted
- When in doubt, leave it out!
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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LAGUNA ATHLETICS SCHEDULE |
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Come cheer for the Owls at the following upcoming athletic events. GO OWLS!
Saturday, October 23
Football vs Teach Tech (1PM at Laguna)
Homecoming game and senior recognition!
Tuesday, October 26
MS Girls Volleyball, Team Deux-el vs Riviera Ridge (3:45PM at Laguna)
MS Girls Volleyball, Team Dorfman vs Santa Barbara MS (3:45PM at SBMS)
MS Girls Volleyball, Team Vaquera vs Santa Barbara MS (3:45PM at SBMS)
Wednesday, October 27
4/5 Co-Ed Soccer vs Crane (3:45PM at Crane)
Thursday, October 28
MS Girls Volleyball, Team Deux-el vs Santa Barbara MS (3:45PM at Laguna)
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JAYLA PROVANCE '24 NAMED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK |
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Congratulations to Jayla Provance '24, who was named Athlete of the Week at Monday's Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Press Luncheon at Harry's Plaza Cafe!
Jayla shot a 3-under par 32 at Buenaventura Golf Course to lead her team to first place in the second Tri-Valley League tournament. Her round included an eagle on the par-5 18th hole.
Jayla also shot a 32 in the first Tri-Valley League tournament at Buenaventura.
Way to go, Jayla! Proud Owl Moment!
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JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES PLAY IN AVP AMERICAN YOUTH BEACH TOURNAMENT |
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Laguna Blanca junior duo Kincade Avery and Thomas Couvillion participated in this past weekend's AVP America Youth Beach volleyball tournament at East Beach. The pair played solid volleyball losing only to one team in pool play and met that same team again in the final match. It was close but the boys ended the tournament with the silver medal. That was enough to secure a bid to the AVP America West Coast National Championship tournament in Huntington Beach, which will take place on November 13 and 14 as well as the AVP Nationals on the East Coast. Congratulations, Kincade and Thomas!
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FOOTBALL PHOTOS ARE HERE! |
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NEXT WEEK'S COLLEGE REP SCHEDULE |
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 25
Skidmore College
University of Puget Sound
12:10PM in College Counseling Office
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26
Pomona College
10:15AM in College Counseling Office
Seattle University
12:20PM in College Counseling Office
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Whitman College
10:15AM in College Counseling Office
University of Vermont
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29
Bucknell University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Students can sign up for these visits via SCOIR.
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LOOKING AHEAD
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ALL DIVISIONS
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LOWER SCHOOL
October 18-29
Road Work on San Ysidro Road
(possible extension into November)
October 22
Third & Fourth Grade Students Leave for Hope Ranch (1PM)
EK-Grade 2 Students Leave for Hope Ranch (2PM)
Jogathon and Family Festival on Hope Ranch Campus (2:30PM)
October 26
Lower School Picture Day Make-ups and Retakes, Formal Uniform Dress
October 28
Global Fall Celebration via Zoom (5:30-6:30PM)
October 29
LS Halloween Carnival; Normal Dismissal Time
November 3
Family Film Series: Dinner and Discussion For All EK-12 Families
November 5
Grades EK-4 Teacher Conferences; No School for Students
November 7
Daylight Saving Time Ends; "Fall Back" One Hour
November 9
PA Lunch & Learn Book Club-Style Discussion
November 11
Faculty In-Service Day; No School for Students
November 22-26
Thanksgiving Break, School Closed
December 3
Trimester One Ends
December 20-31
Winter Break, School Closed
January 3
Faculty Professional Development, No School for Students
January 4
Classes Resume
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
October 22
Jogathon and Family Festival on Hope Ranch Campus (3PM)
October 23
Homecoming Football vs Teach Tech (1PM at Laguna)
October 27
Gr. 5-8 Picture Day Make-ups and Retakes
November 3
Family Film Series: Dinner and Discussion For All EK-12 Families
November 5
Grade 5 Teacher Conferences; No School for Students
November 7
Daylight Saving Time Ends; "Fall Back" One Hour
November 9
PA Lunch & Learn Book Club-Style Discussion
November 11
Faculty In-Service Day; No School for Students
November 22-26
Thanksgiving Break, School Closed
December 20-31
Winter Break, School Closed
January 3
Faculty Professional Development, No School for Students
January 4
Classes Resume
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UPPER SCHOOL
October 22
Jogathon and Family Festival on Hope Ranch Campus (3PM)
October 23
Homecoming Football vs Teach Tech (1PM at Laguna)
US Homecoming Dance
(outdoors, no outside guests)
October 27
Gr. 9-12 Picture Day Make-ups and Retakes
November 3
Family Film Series: Dinner and Discussion For All EK-12 Families
November 5
Gr. 6-12 Student-Led Conferences
November 7
Daylight Saving Time Ends; "Fall Back" One Hour
November 9
PA Lunch & Learn Book Club-Style Discussion
November 11
Faculty In-Service Day; No School for Students
November 22-26
Thanksgiving Break, School Closed
December 20-31
Winter Break, School Closed
January 3
Faculty Professional Development, No School for Students
January 4
Classes Resume
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