TIE ON YOUR CAPES AND GET READY TO RUN! JOGATHON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
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STUDENTS ARE SUPER HEROES FOR LAGUNA'S ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT!
Each lap completed during the Jogathon will raise funds to support Laguna’s physical education and athletic programs.
All students who turn in a runner pledge form will be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win $100 of merchandise from the
Laguna Spirit Wear Store
!
Download your form
here
and start getting your pledges today!
Turn your forms into either the Lower School or Hope Ranch main offices by October 18 to be eligible for the raffle.
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SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING!
OCTOBER 21-25
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Get ready for Spirit Week! Laguna's Student Council has announced the following themes:
Monday, 10/21
Pajama Day
Tuesday, 10/22
Wacky Hair Day (LS)
Twin Day (MS/US)
Wednesday, 10/23
Dress to Impress Day (LS)
Internet/Meme Day (MS/US)
Thursday, 10/24
Tourist/Hawaiian Day
Friday, 10/25
Laguna Spirit Wear / Blue & White Day
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MAKE-UP PICTURE DAYS ARE NEXT WEEK
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Middle and Upper School students: please note that photographer Brad Elliott will only be on campus from 11AM-1PM, so please plan accordingly.
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ANNOUNCING THE TEDxLBS SHORT FILM CONTEST
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The TEDxLBS team is looking for student-created, 1-3 minute short films about their interpretation of this year's TEDxLBS theme,
REIMAGINE
. The winning videos will be played on stage at the 2020 event. Submissions can be anything from stop-motion animation to whatever you can imagine!
GUIDELINES:
- All students (and only students) are eligible for this contest
- Submit in M4V/MP4 or MOV format
- Deadline for entries is Friday, 11/15
- Maximum 2 entries per student
Good luck!
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COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS FOR NEXT WEEK
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TUESDAY, 10/15
Hamilton College (9AM)
THURSDAY, 10/17
Whitman College (10:30AM)
FRIDAY, 10/18
Duke University (9:30AM)
Kenyon College (10:30AM)
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CHALLENGE SUCCESS SEEDS FOR GOOD HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
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The acronym SEEDS represents five vital elements for good health:
S
leep, Healthy
E
ating, Regular
E
xercise,
D
rinking Water, and
S
tress Management.
Regular Exercise
Many studies show a strong connection between brain functioning and exercise, which is why most educators try to incorporate physical movement into students’ daily routine. Recess, mid-class stretches, movement breaks, and PE periods help students focus and prepare to learn. Parents can support this by encouraging kids to walk or bike to and from school, if safe and feasible, and to get physical exercise each day.
Stay tuned for more healthy reminders in the coming weeks!
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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE MS MOVIE NIGHT A SUCCESS!
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Movie Night with the Middle School was a huge success! Everyone had a blast eating pizza and candy in Spaulding Theatre and watching
Home Alone. Thanks to all the students who attended, bought food, and made donations, we were able to give Mr. Moore $568 towards the purchase of materials for students in Ghana. That’s amazing!
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NEW SPORTS PHOTOS ARE HERE
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Click on the links below to check them out!
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MACY CHRISTAL'S HITTING, SERVING POWER LAGUNA BLANCA PAST VILLANOVA
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BY BARRY PUNZAL,
NOOZHAWK SPORTS EDITOR
Macy Christal
'20 pounded 12 kills and served four aces to power the Laguna Blanca girls volleyball team to a 25-17, 25-23, 25-16 sweep at Villanova in a Frontier League match on Tuesday, 10/8.
Audrey Murphy '20 added six killls and picked up 15 digs and Frances Carlson had 11 digs as the Owls improved to 8-0 in league.
“It was a nice road win," coach Jason Donnelly said. "We lost a little focus in the second game but we were able to sneak away with a win. It was nice to see the girls respond well after a little adversity."
Way to go, Owls!
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LAGUNA BLANCA DOUBLES TEAMS EXTEND UNBEATEN STREAK TO 6 MATCHES
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BY BARRY PUNZAL,
NOOZHAWK SPORTS EDITOR
Ava Rice '22 and
Elizabeth Bisno '21 only lost one game on their way to 3-0 sweep in doubles, leading the Laguna Blanca girls tennis team to a 16-2 non-leauge win over Dunn on Tuesday, 10/8.
The Owls have gone six matches without losing a doubles set.
Substitutes
Cicy Niu '20 and
Nicole Khodabandehlou '22 came in to win a decisive 6-2 match to extend the streak.
Dare Fitzpatrick '22 made her singles debut and won a tough match against Dunn's No. 3 singles player.
Go Owls!
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NOMINATE LAGUNA IN 2019 BROADWAY WORLD REGIONAL COMPETITION!
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Nominations for Regional Broadway World Awards are now open! Show your love for Laguna's theatre program by nominating Laguna in various Broadway World categories.
Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31. After the nomination period ends, voting will begin in early November and run through December 31. Winners will be announced in January!
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NINTH GRADE PARENTS ARE INVITED TO "NAVIGATING NINTH GRADE COFFEE"
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
8:15AM
MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM IN HR GYM
Join School Counselor Kim Valentine and Director of Admissions Joyce Balak at this special parent gathering.
This event will focus on supporting our ninth grade families as they transition from Middle to Upper School and experience the joys and adjustments that come along with Upper School life.
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INTRODUCING NEW LOWER SCHOOL ROBOTICS CLUB
(GRADES EK-2)
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ATTENTION ROBOT FANS IN GRADES EK-2!
This free after-school program is geared towards young inquisitive minds! Laguna Robotics Instructor John Pagano will introduce students in Grades EK, K, 1, and 2 to robotics, programming, and technology through fun, hands-on, project-based activities using a wide variety of learning materials.
Young scientists will learn the basics of coding and how to program with visual drag-and-drop software. These classes will empower little scientists to ask questions, define problems, and think about solutions while cooperating with team members and having loads of fun. All materials are provided, including a snack to fuel tired minds!
This 10-week session starts on
October 21
and will be held on Mondays from 3:10-4:15PM on the Lower School campus. Space is limited, so please email
Mrs. McDavid
today to sign up and
Mr. Pagano
for more information.
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SAVE THE DATE
LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES: JOIN US AT FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ON NOV 8!
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MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS
FEATURING
FINDING DORY
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
5-8PM
LOWER SCHOOL CAMPUS
Students in grades EK-4 and their families are invited to pack a picnic and blanket and
bring a friend to join us for an evening with everyone's favorite forgetful fish—Dory!
Enjoy complimentary popcorn & lemonade, touch tanks from UCSB, and art!
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FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIVE 'PIANOS ON STATE STREET' ART EXHIBITION
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Congratulations to Lower School Art Teacher Courtney Guay and her fourth grade art students, who have been selected to participate in the 10th Annual 2019 Pianos on State Street Program!
Fourth graders worked collaboratively with their classmates to come up with a design idea to submit to this celebrated exhibition. "It is a high honor to be selected to paint a piano, as only a handful of artists are chosen each year," explains Ms. Guay. This public art created by our students will be appreciated and admired by thousands of people throughout the run of the exhibition: October 21 through November 7!
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GRADES 5 & 6 INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN MONTECITO BEAUTIFICATION DAY POSTER CONTEST
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Montecito Beautification Day is November 2!
Students in Grades 5 and 6 are invited to participate in this community event by creating an 11x14 inch poster for the Montecito Beautification Day poster contest. Winners will win a gift certificate for Toy Crazy. The theme this year is “Resilient is Brilliant!”
Posters are due to the Montecito Association Office by
Tuesday, October 22
. Each will be displayed at the Upper Village for a week before Beautification Day.
Click here
for more details about the contest and the clean up day!
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SENIOR NATALIE MCCAFFERY INTERVIEWED ON WOMEN IN FOOD & AGRICULTURE PODCAST
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Natalie McCaffery '20
has been very busy lately!
She was the guest speaker on the Women in Food & Agriculture podcast, which originated from an interview she had at Microsoft this summer. To follow up the podcast, Natalie will present at a conference in Amsterdam in December.
In addition, Natalie recently received the David M. Perry Sportsmanship Award for her excellent contribution to the 2019 U.S. Youth Championship, as well as the Outstanding Junior Women's Skipper SBYCW Perpetual Award.
We are so proud of you, Natalie!
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WELCOME TO THE NEST, AYLA & JENNIFER!
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AYLA ARMSTRONG
Teaching Assistant in EK
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JENNIFER CARNEY
Teaching Assistant in Gr. 5/6
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Ayla Armstrong
began her role as Teaching Assistant in Early Kindergarten this week.
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Ayla was inspired to teach by both her parents, her sister, and her former teachers. Her father, who has a background in early childhood development and education, played a significant role as her parent, teacher, and mentor. Ayla found her love for working with children while assisting her mother who taught sports, cheer, and sign language at the elementary and junior high levels.
She currently holds a Liberal Arts degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Santa Barbara City College and is working towards a degree in early childhood education.
When not at school, Ayla enjoys playing tennis, exercising, playing guitar, and singing.
She is excited and grateful to be part of such a nurturing and connected community at Laguna. She admires the strong sense of character she has seen in our students and looks forward to getting to know everyone and supporting our students and families.
Jennifer Carney
joins Laguna as the new Gr. 5/6 Teaching Assistant.
In search of adventure and a new lifestyle, Jennifer and her family relocated this summer to Santa Barbara from Carbondale, Colorado. With a Bachelor of Arts in History Teacher Education and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, she comes to Laguna with over 15 years of teaching experience in kindergarten through high school.
She loves the beach, the friendly people, and the small town feel of Santa Barbara, and she is especially thrilled about an endless summer—without the Colorado snow and cold. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, live music, reading, and spending time with her husband, Richard; son, Taylor; 3 dogs, and a cat.
She is truly touched by the genuine warm welcome she has received from the students and staff and already feels a strong sense of “family” at Laguna. Jennifer loves seeing the connections made across grade levels, as well as teachers who care about their students and students who feel heard and valued.
Welcome to Laguna, Ayla and Jennifer!
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NAME: Lana Zeini
CLASS: 2025
What is the first thing you do in the morning?
I wake up and get dressed.
Describe the next to last photo on your phone's camera roll.
It is a picture of me when I was seven years old in my pajamas and my mom's boots.
What is your go-to song of the moment?
Any song by Khalid
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LOWER SCHOOL
FRI 10/11 - MON 10/14
NO SCHOOL
Fall Break
WED 10/16
Gr. EK-4 Make-Up Picture Day
FRI 10/18
Fourth Grade to Community Arts Workshop
Jogathon Pledge Forms Due to Main Office
MON 10/21-FRI 10/25
Spirit Week
MON 10/21
First Day of Gr. EK-2 Robotics Club (3:10-4:15PM)
FRI 10/25
LS Travel to Jogathon on HR Campus (2PM)
Spirit of Laguna: Jogathon & Family Festival on HR Campus (3-6PM)
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRI 10/11 - MON 10/14
NO SCHOOL
Fall Break
THURS 10/17
Gr. 5-12 Make-Up Picture Day
FRI 10/18
Jogathon Pledge Forms Due to Main Office
MON 10/21
Gr. 5-12 Class Visits Begin
MON 10/21-FRI 10/25
Spirit Week
THURS 10/24
Gr. 5-12 Homecoming Pep Rally in HR Gym (12:20-12:50PM)
FRI 10/25
Spirit of Laguna: Jogathon & Family Festival on HR Campus (3-6PM)
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UPPER SCHOOL
FRI 10/11 - MON 10/14
NO SCHOOL
Fall Break
WED 10/16
PSAT
THURS 10/17
Gr. 5-12 Make-Up Picture Day
FRI 10/18
Jogathon Pledge Forms Due to Main Office
US Theater Class to UCSB Performance of Shakespeare's
Winter's Tale (6-10:15PM)
MON 10/21
Gr. 5-12 Class Visits Begin
Navigating Ninth Grade Coffee for Grade 9 Parents in HR Gym (8:15AM)
MON 10-21-FRI 10/25
Spirit Week
THURS 10/24
Gr. 5-12 Homecoming Pep Rally in HR Gym (12:20-12:50PM)
FRI 10/25
Spirit of Laguna: Jogathon & Family Festival on HR Campus (3-6PM)
SAT 10/26
ACT
US Homecoming Dance in Gym (8-10PM)
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