LOWER SCHOOL MOVIE NIGHT IS FRIDAY 11/8!
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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 a fun evening with everyone's favorite forgetful fish—Dory!
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Admission to this event is FREE. Enjoy complimentary popcorn & hot cocoa, touch tanks from UCSB, and art!
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We look forward to seeing you and your friends there!
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JOGATHON PHOTOS ARE HERE!
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GET YOUR DANCING SHOES ON! UPPER SCHOOL HOMECOMING DANCE IS THIS WEEKEND
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PROJECT MIXES ART, MUSIC ON STREETS OF SOUTH COAST CITY
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BY LANCE OROZCO,
KCLU
A group of people is enjoying a mini-concert in the most unlikely of spots. They are gathered around a piano which is literally on the sidewalk at the corner of State Street, and Victoria Avenue in Santa Barbara. It’s the 10th anniversary of a project which mixes public art and music, by placing colorfully painted pianos along State Street in downtown Santa Barbara.
CLICK HERE to read more and to listen to Laguna interviews on KCLU!
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AFRICAN ADVENTURES FOR LAGUNA BLANCA'S ZACK MOORE
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BY LESLIE DINABERG,
SB INDEPENDENT
Science Teacher Returns to West African Coast for Educational Outreach
When Zack Moore travels to Ghana this November, his second journey to the West African coast will take his educational voyage full circle. The Laguna Blanca STEM coordinator and science instructor began his teaching career in 1997 as a physics and science instructor for the Peace Corps in the village of Breman Asikuma. Now, thanks to winning one of the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term (DAST), he’ll return to the same town to facilitate STEM integration in the Ghana-Lebanon Islamic School. He’s one of just 13 U.S. citizens who will travel abroad as part of the prestigious program in 2019.
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POWERFUL TEAMWORK IS THE SECRET TO UNDEFEATED SEASON
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Congratulations to Laguna’s Gr. 4/5 Soccer Team who won their final match of the season yesterday against Marymount (7-3). Even more impressive than going undefeated this year was their synergy as a team. GO OWLS!
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LAGUNA GIRLS TENNIS TEAM ENDS SEASON ON STRONG NOTE
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BY MITCHELL WHITE,
SB NEWS-PRESS
The Owls got off to a fast start in their first-round play-off matchup against Webb Wednesday afternoon, 11/6, but the Guals pulled away in the final two rounds to secure the victory.
Katherine Monroy '20 went 3-0 in singles play and
Madeleine Nicks '22 went 2-1. The Owls No.1 doubles team of
Lucy Cao '20 and
Phoebe Stein '21 won their first-round match 6-1, though Laguna's doubles went winless in the second round.
Ava Rice '22 and
Elizabeth Bisno '21 finished strong with a 6-3 win in doubles play.
Laguna Blanca finishes 13-2 overall.
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FAM RISING PROVIDES MOVING PERFORMANCES FOR LAGUNA TODAY
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Fam Rising, an acoustic music group from the Bay Area, was brought to Santa Barbara by Humanities Program Director Dr. Donelan, who met them during the Eighth Grade class trip to San Francisco in September. Fam Rising approaches their performances as interactive journeys, inviting audiences to play or sing along, have conversations, and seize the moment to deepen the bonds of community.
Dr. Donelan's Humanities students enjoyed a special pop-up concert by them today during class. The rest of the school had the opportunity to experience their soulful performance over lunch in the Middle School Quad. The group will also be performing at the SB Community Arts Workshop this Friday night, 11/8 at 5pm (donations accepted).
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR TEDxLBS x DECKERS SALE IS TOMORROW, 11/8!
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Saturday, November 9, 2019
11 AM – 5 PM
6601 Hollister Avenue in Goleta
Enjoy a day of discounted shopping at the Deckers Brand Showcase with 20 percent off and another 20 percent donated to this year's TEDxLagunaBlancaSchool event. Only pre-registered attendees will be eligible to receive a discount, so RSVP today!
In order to participate in this private fundraising event, you must complete the registration form (link below) by
Friday, November 8 at 5PM
. Please note: each student or faculty member is only permitted two (2) guests.
Thank you to Laguna parent Andrea O'Donnell for sponsoring the event.
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FREE ACT PRACTICE TEST AT LAGUNA THIS
SATURDAY
, NOVEMBER 9!
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
9AM-12:30PM
ISHAM LIBRARY, HOPE RANCH CAMPUS
Be sure to bring pencils, calculator, water, a snack and a smart phone (if possible) to score your exam.
Questions? Email
Jean Stroud, Revolution Prep Academic Advisor, or call at 818-217-0951.
This is the perfect way to find out if the ACT or SAT is a better test for your student. Their PSAT score reflects their future SAT score and this test reflects a future ACT score.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT WEEK'S BREAKFAST CHAT WITH THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR
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Join Laguna's Director of College Counseling Matt Struckmeyer for a
Breakfast Chat with the College Counselor
on
Wednesday, November 13
from
8:30-10AM
in the Merovick Gym Foyer.
This casual Q&A session is the perfect opportunity to connect with Mr. Struckmeyer and learn more about Laguna's college counseling offerings as well as the college admissions process. In addition, Mr. Struckmeyer will be discussing
this article
during the session.
All parents of children in Grades 8-12 are welcome to attend this session and can stay as long or as little as schedules allow.
QUESTIONS?
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LBS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY IS ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
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MONDAY, NOV 11 | 10AM-2PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL PARKING LOT
Faculty, Staff, Parents & Students (age 16 or older) are invited to donate blood. Anyone under 18 needs a
signed parent permission slip
(also available in the Head of School's Office). Bring a friend and photo ID with you and actually SAVE A LIFE!
To help streamline the donation process, donors are encouraged to complete the online health history questionnaire before coming to the drive.
The health history must be completed the same day as the donation; it cannot be completed a day or two ahead of time.
Click here
to access the Fast Track Health Care questionnaire.
Questions about whether you're eligible to give?
Click here
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RSVP FOR NEXT THURSDAY'S SPECIAL PARENT SPEAKER EVENT WITH DR. GILBOA
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
6-7:30PM
SPAULDING THEATRE
You don't want to miss this! Dr. Deborah Gilboa will be at Laguna next Thursday, November 14 to speak with parents of students in Grades EK-12. Her talk will focus on character development and ways parents can empower their children to embrace the growing opportunities that failure offers.
Space is limited.
Please email
Kim Valentine
to reserve your spot!
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Internationally respected parenting and youth development expert, Deborah Gilboa, MD is the founder of
AskDoctorG.com
. Popularly known as Dr. G, she is an industry leading speaker, author, social influencer, and media personality. She inspires audiences with relatable stories and easy tools to develop crucial life skills in children, teens, and young adults ages 2-22. Dr. G gives straightforward advice (with a dose of humor) that helps wade through the stress, doubt, and guilt that ALL parents feel at one time or another.
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JOIN US ON THURSDAY 11/14 FOR SPRING BENEFIT PLANNING MEETING!
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Thank you to our 2020 Spring Benefit Event Chairs Talya Engel, (
Shaia ’27 &
Kaden ’28) and Susan Tyler (
James ’26 &
Paloma ’28) for revealing the theme for Laguna Blanca’s next big event. We are so grateful for your energy and creativity!
If you would like to learn more about getting involved in
Laguna’s
Super
Bloom
, please join us on
Thursday, November 14 at 9AM in the gym foyer of the Hope Ranch campus. If you are unable to attend this informational meeting and would like to get updates,
click here.
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LAGUNA WELCOMES LARRY STEWART!
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While Mr. Moore is away in Africa, Mr. Larry Stewart will serve as his substitute for the next three weeks.
Mr. Stewart comes to us as a California credentialed teacher in physical and life sciences with over 20 years of experience successfully teaching chemistry, physics, earth & physical science, and biology. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA from Cal State University in Bakersfield, California.
We are thrilled to have a teacher of Mr. Stewart’s caliber and character able to serve as a substitute for Mr. Moore. Welcome to Laguna!
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NEED TO REPORT A STUDENT ABSENCE? HERE'S HOW!
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Laguna parents can report student absences to the school in one of four ways:
- Email Sara Fenu (MS/US) or Darla McDavid (LS)
- Call the school at 805.687.2461 and press 2 for LS or 3 for MS/US
- Use the school app, THE NEST: with one easy click on the icon that reads STUDENT ABSENCE, you can submit your child's absence from your mobile device.
- Log onto mylaguna.org and click on Resources to access the student absence link
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We are grateful for
FCD Prevention Works
for joining the Laguna community this week as part of our wellness education program and ongoing commitment to prevention and wellness.
If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the parent workshops this week, we will be including a number of parent resources in next week's
Laguna Links
, which will also be accessible on the Parent Resource Board in MyLaguna. Stay tuned!
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NAME: Abby
CLASS: 2028
What ONE word would others use to describe you?
I think they would say funny.
What is one fact about you that most people don't know?
That I've met both of my great grandmothers.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
My favorite place is Bora Bora.
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THIS VETERANS DAY
LAGUNA HONORS ALL WHO HAVE SERVED
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School is in session.
In honor of Veterans Day, we invite you to donate blood at Laguna's Annual Blood Drive. Details above.
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L
OWER SCHOOL
FRI 11/8
LS Family Movie Night Under the Stars (5-8PM)
SAT 11/9
Deckers TEDxLBS Fundraiser (11AM-5PM)
MON 11/11
Veterans Day
LBS Blood Drive in MS Parking Lot (10AM-2PM)
WED 11/13
Gr. 3 Field Trip to Disneyland (9:30AM)
THURS 11/14
Spring Benefit Informational Meeting in HR Gym Foyer (9AM)
Gr. EK-12 Parent Education Speaker in Spaulding Theatre (6-7:30PM)
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRI 11/8
MS/US Quarter 1 Ends
Gr. 5 Field Trip to Lompoc Aquatic Center (10:30AM)
SAT 11/9
Deckers TEDxLBS Fundraiser (11AM-5PM)
SUN 11/10
Gr. 7/8 Entrepreneurship to WorkZones (4-9PM)
MON 11/11
Veterans Day
LBS Blood Drive in MS Parking Lot (10AM-2PM)
WED 11/13
Breakfast Chat with the College Counselor in Gym Foyer (8:30-10AM)
THURS 11/14
Spring Benefit Informational Meeting in HR Gym Foyer (9AM)
Gr. EK-12 Parent Education Speaker in Spaulding Theatre (6-7:30PM)
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UPPER SCHOOL
FRI 11/8
MS/US Quarter 1 Ends
SAT 11/9
Free Practice ACT in LBS Library (9AM-12:30PM)
Deckers TEDxLBS Fundraiser (11AM-5PM)
US Homecoming Dance in HR Gym (8-10PM)
MON 11/11
Veterans Day
LBS Blood Drive in MS Parking Lot (10AM-2PM)
WED 11/13
Breakfast Chat with the College Counselor in Gym Foyer (8:30-10AM)
THURS 11/14
Spring Benefit Informational Meeting in HR Gym Foyer (9AM)
Gr. EK-12 Parent Education Speaker in Spaulding Theatre (6-7:30PM)
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