ANOTHER WEEK OF LAGUNA @ HOME IN THE BOOKS!
What does #LagunaTogether look like to you? This week, we loved all of the pet photos we received! Please continue to share photos and videos of your work spaces, your art, and how you are managing this temporary new way of living. Email tbrouc@lagunablanca.org. Thank you!
LAGUNA @ HOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK
STRONG ZOOM GAME CONTINUES IN GRADE 2
Second graders embraced the season's bright blooms in their recent guided spring art lesson with their teacher, Ms. Vance. We love how these students are bringing the outside in!
THIRD GRADE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT GOODS AND SERVICES IN THE AGE OF COVID-19
Third graders are learning about the laws of supply and demand during this unprecedented time in our economy.

For this project, students were asked to identify which three goods or services they think have been the most in-demand since the COVID-19 pandemic began. They were also tasked to think about how that demand could potentially affect the price of the goods.

Click the video above to watch Lilly '29 explain her picks!
THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS BUCKLE UP FOR ROLLER COASTER PROJECT
This week in science, third and f ourth graders are investigating why roller coasters move at such high speeds.

The students were assigned to build the roller coaster as well as conduct experiments with their finished products.

Click the arrow above to watch Saige '28 test the momentum of a marble rolling down her roller coaster. "We love science and had to know why roller coasters move so fast!" she says.
SEVENTH GRADERS BRING ART TO LIFE THROUGH LATIN MUSEUM CHALLENGE
Inspired by the Getty Museum Challenge , students in Dr. Piller's Latin class are learning about art history by taking part in a weekly "Museum Challenge." The students are tasked with recreating famous works of art in an imaginative way. See below for a few favorites!
Fayum Mummy Portrait
Dionne Peterson '25
Harp Player (Cycladic Sculpture)
Cyanne Blabey '25
UPPER SCHOOL ADVANCED ENGINEERING CLASS CREATES PROTECTIVE SHIELDS FOR COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Mr. Moore's Advanced Engineering students are busy using their talents for the greater good. Lucy Cao '20, Kai Nakamura '20, Dante Christie '20, and Simon Lea '20 have each been utilizing 3D printers to support Cottage Hospital's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs. This effort is part of a larger collective of makers, who are sharing files with each other in order to help with the pandemic in non-traditional ways.

Way to go, Owls! We are so proud of you.
FRENCH STUDENTS CREATE HOME TOURS & HIGHLIGHT DAILY CHORES
Students in French 3 and 4 are working on projects about their homes and chores during quarantine. Enjoy this French speaking tour by Hanna ’22 , which highlights her daily routine during Laguna @ Home.
 
Merci, Hanna!
NEED SOME INSPIRATION? WATCH THE TEDXLBS 2020 TALKS ONLINE!
LAST CALL FOR STUDENT MUSICIANS!
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Calling all Laguna student musicians. We want to hear from you!

Laguna would love to showcase as many musical performances as possible! All grades are invited to submit video performances (up to one minute in length). The deadline for musical submissions has been extended to Monday, April 20.

Middle & Upper School students can upload their videos to Swoop Drive and share with tbrouc@lagunablanca.org. Lower School students should record themselves in Seesaw and share with Ms. Broucqsault (music).

We can't wait to watch your performances!
LUCA WAHLBERG COMMITS TO CLAREMONT-MCKENNA
Laguna Blanca standout soccer player Luca Wahlberg '20 will continue his playing career at Claremont-McKenna College this fall. Claremont-McKenna is a member of Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and is coming off back-to-back conference titles. This past fall, the Stags advanced to the 3 rd round of the NCAA Division III tournament.
IMPORTANT UPDATES REGARDING AP TESTING & SENIOR PROJECTS
AP Tests are now scheduled from May 11-22 instead of from May 5-15. 
 
Seniors will complete their  Senior Projects May 25-29 and share their project with Ms. McHale for the committee to approve by June 1.
 
The Senior Project 2020 website will go live on June 8.

Questions? Please contact Ms. McHale.
A NOTE FROM YOUR PARENTS’ AUXILIARY
On behalf the Parents’ Auxiliary, we want to thank everyone who took the time to complete the volunteer survey in January. Your feedback was thoughtful and constructive. We gleaned new information and confirmed that we have a committed group of volunteer parents to make Laguna an even stronger community where our students can thrive. We will be working over the next several months to put together some of these fresh ideas that will focus on bringing families together, creating a more cohesive community throughout all the divisions, and developing interest groups that will foster volunteerism.
YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL LUNCH & LEARN
VIA ZOOM ON TUESDAY, 4/21
11:45AM PST

We are taking our upcoming Lunch & Learn online! During this special event, we will hear updates from the dedicated division heads, as well as from our guest speaker — acclaimed psychologist Steve Smith, Ph.D .

In Dr. Smith's talk, entitled Raising Healthy Kids in a Pressure Cooker World, he will discuss how rates of anxiety disorders in children and teenagers are rising at an alarming rate. Pressures to succeed, get into college, play sports, and excel have left many families at a stressful breaking point. Now with the unprecedented global COVID-19 pandemic, kids and families are increasingly isolated and having to grapple with fear and loneliness. In this presentation, Dr. Smith will address the “epidemic” of anxiety in children and how likely the coronavirus pandemic will impact this generation of children and teenagers. 

We look forward to seeing many faces in our parent community!

ZOOM MEETING DETAILS
Click the button below for meeting link
Meeting ID: 915 5206 4305
Password: 722183
OR
Dial +1 669 900 9128
THE PA LOOKS AHEAD TO 2020-2021
The PA collaborates with families, school faculty and staff, and the Laguna Board of Trustees to organize meaningful and engaging activities that enhance the Laguna experience. We are grateful to everyone who raised their hands to help with many of the volunteer positions already. We still have several jobs that can fit many different schedules and interests. Currently, we are in the process of identifying and nominating volunteers for the 2020-21 school year. For more information about the positions listed below or how to get involved in other positions, contact Nominating Chair Amal Zeini by April 30, 2020.

OPEN PA POSITIONS FOR 2020-2021
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST OWL
Upper School Teacher Ms. Roarty is overjoyed to announce the birth of her baby boy! Named after Ms. Roarty's father, Patrick Roarty Bedard arrived on March 30 and weighed in at 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Big sister, Bridget, adores her new baby brother!

Congratulations to Ms. Roarty and her family!
TAKE A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME!
COURTESY OF ST. ANNE'S-BELFIELD SCHOOL

As we all find ourselves at home and looking for ways to get out and experience the world, we’re sharing a few ways to explore without leaving your living room! These virtual field trips are perfect for social distancing or to save for a rainy day.
WHY 20 SECONDS? LEARN ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF HAND WASHING
SUPPORT FOR KIDS WITH ADHD DURING THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
Families everywhere are struggling to care for (and homeschool!) children cut off from their normal routines and activities during the coronavirus crisis. Kids with ADHD may need extra structure and support to manage attention and behavior challenges and keep on track with learning in this challenging situation.
WHOOO ARE YOU?
NAME: Patrick Otte
CLASS: 2020

What is the first thing you do in the morning?
I have a steady morning routine of washing my face, journaling, meditation, and then exercise. Being home away from school due to COVID-19 makes these activities possible. Most times I don't have time for them during the school year. I do these activities every day with no excuses. They help create a positive mindset and get me ready for the day. Sometimes I take a day off from my morning routine on the weekend, and I really notice a decline in my productivity and I feel kind of off. 

Describe the next to last photo on your phone's camera roll.
It's a picture of homework. Very uninteresting. I don't go on my phone that much. :)

What is your go-to song of the moment?
My go-to song would probably be Skyrim Atmospheres. I have probably listened to it several hundred times and I listen to it when I study.