A SUPERHERO-SIZED THANK YOU!
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We are so grateful for Laguna’s Superhero community—faculty, staff, students, and parent volunteers—who truly embody the SPIRIT OF LAGUNA! With more than 500 people on the field last Friday, it was amazing to see our EK-12 student body come together and celebrate Laguna. After an exciting pep rally with a
surprise faculty flash mob
(
WATCH IT HERE!
)
organized and choreographed by senior
Audrey Murphy
, our very own Darla McDavid kicked off the opening ceremony with the National Anthem. Donning red capes, the Senior Class and the EK/K classes led the rest of the students out to the track. The family festival followed the run, where students showcased many of their innovative programs, musical talents, artwork, and special clubs!
A special thank you to our event chair Cindy Guglielmo and the dedicated committee who made all the signage, organized volunteers, created photo booth frames, and were the overall ambassadors for this all-school community event. You all went above and beyond to make the Spirit of Laguna celebration a success!
Students were the heroes for our athletic department. Our runners tallied over 2,263 laps and raised important funds for our athletic programs through lap sponsorships.
Click here
to view your child's lap results. All students who turned in pledge forms by the deadline had their names entered into a raffle to win a $100 gift certificate for Spirit Wear from the Owl Store. Congratulations to
Helen Twining ’24
for winning this raffle!
If you need another pledge form or would still like to collect funds for the laps run, please download a form
here
and return your donations by December 3.
EVENT PHOTOS COMING SOON!
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Thank you to our community for a strong start to the
2019/20 Laguna Fund with last week’s Spirit of Laguna launch! A special shout out to our Laguna Fund Co-Chairs
Kristen Blabley ’95 and
Brandi Fraser
—and their team of Class Captain volunteers
—for their dedication and outreach!
So many in our community have already committed to the Fund, and we are well on our way to reaching our goal of
100% family participation! Did you know that the
Laguna Fund bridges the gap between tuition and the actual expense of a Laguna education
—a cost of approximately $2,500 per student each year? These funds are vital to Laguna and support everything from faculty, tuition assistance, and our arts and athletic programs to technology in the classrooms and campus improvements.
Any gift, at any level, is greatly appreciated.
Together, we can continue to provide an exceptional education for all students and
say YES, to the experiential curriculum that makes the Laguna experience so unique. If you’ve already made a gift or pledge to the
Laguna Fund this year, THANK YOU! If not, please join us in making a gift
online today, or pledge your support by contacting Associate Director of Development Danielle Sekurski at
dsekurski@lagunablanca.org or 805.687.1372.
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NEXT WEEK!
TUESDAY 11/5 | 11:45AM - 1PM
GYM FOYER
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Our second PA Lunch & Learn of the year is one you won't want to miss!
The November 5 event will include a delicious lunch, Head of School updates, and a comprehensive presentation on the State of our Nation and the Vaping Crisis.
There will also be a special presentation from a representative of Freedom from Chemical Dependency Prevention Works, who will be visiting our community next week.
We hope to see you there!
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LAST FOOTBALL GAME TOMORROW 11/1
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The Owls are gearing up for their last game of the season this Friday, 11/1 at 7pm in Santa Maria vs. Valley Christian Academy. GO OWLS!
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LOWER SCHOOL MOVIE NIGHT IS NEXT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 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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COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISIT FOR NEXT WEEK
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Willamette University (12:20PM)
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TIP FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR
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Consider re-writing your essay under a different prompt than you originally chose. If often happens that this lends a sharper purpose and a sharper focus. Remember: an essay should have a theme that can be easily summarized. If not, it's probably too broad or too vague.
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FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS DAZZLE IN DOWNTOWN PIANO PERFORMANCES
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On Tuesday, 10/29, Laguna fourth graders provided a very special pop-up performance on their painted piano on the corner of State & Victoria! This exciting opportunity gave students the chance to showcase their many artistic abilities to the greater Santa Barbara community through both group and individual performances. Their beautiful piano will be on display until November 7, so be sure to check it out!
Tune into NPR on Friday (11/1) morning between 7:45-8:45 to hear our fourth graders!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR ANATOMY OF GRAY ON DECEMBER 12-14
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2019-20 LAGUNA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM KICKS OFF WITH SUNNY PICNIC
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Upper School mentors met their Middle School mentees for the first time this week and enjoyed a picnic as they got to know each other.
The mentorship program was established two years ago in an effort to create a leadership opportunity for our Upper School students, and to provide our Middle School students with the opportunity to learn from and be supported by their peers in the Upper School. This year, 21 Middle School students requested to have an Upper School mentor! School Counselor Kim Valentine oversees the program and will organize five meetings this year. In addition, mentors will meet with their mentees throughout the year for lunch and Laguna sporting events, as well as connect with them through text, phone, and email.
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RSVP FOR UPCOMING SPECIAL PARENT SPEAKER ON NOVEMBER 14
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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 on 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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As part of Laguna's ongoing commitment to prevention and wellness, we have invited Prevention Specialists of
Freedom from Chemical Dependency Educational Services
to join our community next week. FCD is a non-profit organization that provides substance abuse prevention education for schools.
Parents will have the opportunity to attend Middle and Upper School parent workshops presented by the FCD Prevention Specialists to offer support and guidance in helping your children enjoy a drug-free adolescence.
Middle & Upper School Parent Group Sessions
- Tuesday, November 5 from 8:15-9AM in E305 (Rugg Room)
- Tuesday, November 5 at 11:45AM in the Gym Foyer at PA Lunch & Learn
- Thursday, November 7 from 9-9:55AM in the Multi-Purpose Room (Merovick Gym)
There will also be two opportunities for parents to drop-in for one-on-one conversations with FCD Prevention Specialists. Specialists will be located in the Multi-Purpose Room in Merovick Gym at the following times.
Drop-in Times (Multi-Purpose Room in Gym)
Tuesday, November 5 from 1:55-2:50PM
Thursday, November 7 from 10-10:55AM
All parent sessions are optional.
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SHOP DECKERS' TEDxLBS FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9!
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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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LBS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY
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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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NAME: Sadie Johnson
CLASS: 2023
What is the first thing you do in the morning?
Procrastinate about having to get up out of my bed.
Describe the next to last photo on your phone's camera roll.
A photo of my kitten proudly standing on the cat tower we have.
What is your go-to song of the moment?
Makeup by Brandon
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TWEENS, TEENS, AND PHONES: WHAT 2019 RESEARCH REVEALS
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Common Sense Media's latest census reveals the shifting nature of kids' online experiences.
Click here to read their findings, and
click here for an infographic detailing media use by teens and tweens in 2019.
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LOWER SCHOOL
FRI 11/1
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
LS Parent/Teacher Conferences
SUN 11/3
Daylight Saving Time Ends
TUES 11/5
PA Lunch & Learn in HR Gym Foyer
(11:45AM-1PM)
FRI 11/8
LS Movie Night (5-8PM)
SAT 11/9
Deckers TEDxLBS Fundraiser (11AM-5PM)
MON 11/11
Veterans Day
LBS Blood Drive in MS Parking Lot (10AM-2PM)
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRI 11/1
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Gr. 5/6 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Gr. 7-12 Student-led conferences with parents & advisor
SUN 11/3
Daylight Saving Time Ends
MON 11/4 - FRI 11/8
FCD Prevention Works on HR campus
SAT 11/9
Deckers TEDxLBS Fundraiser (11AM-5PM)
TUES 11/5
PA Lunch & Learn in HR Gym Foyer
(11:45AM-1PM)
FRI 11/8
MS/US Quarter 1 Ends
Gr. 5 Field Trip to Lompoc Aquatic Center (10:30AM)
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)
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UPPER SCHOOL
FRI 11/1
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Gr. 9-12 Student-led conferences with parents & advisor
SAT 11/2
SAT
SUN 11/3
Daylight Saving Time Ends
MON 11/4 - FRI 11/8
FCD Prevention Works on HR campus
TUES 11/5
PA Lunch & Learn in HR Gym Foyer
(11:45AM-1PM)
FRI 11/8
MS/US Quarter 1 Ends
US Homecoming Dance in HR Gym (8PM)
SAT 11/9
Deckers TEDxLBS Fundraiser (11AM-5PM)
MON 11/11
Veterans Day
LBS Blood Drive in MS Parking Lot (10AM-2PM)
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