JOIN US FOR ONE OF LAGUNA'S FAVORITE EVENTS! SPIRIT OF LAGUNA: JOGATHON & FAMILY FESTIVAL |
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NEXT FRIDAY!
OCTOBER 22 | 3-6PM
HOPE RANCH ATHLETIC FIELDS
FUN RUN!
This beloved event brings the entire Laguna community together for all students to participate in a fun run. Students run laps for their grade-level teams, and the team with the most laps secures their place in Laguna history with their class year engraved on the Spirit of Laguna Cup!
FAMILY FESTIVAL!
The fun run is followed by a family festival complete with carnival games, student program showcases, 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 THESE STUDENT PROGRAMS, CLUBS, & ACTIVITIES:
- Science of Food
- IoT (Internet of Things)
- TARC (Student Rocket Club)
- AR/VR Workshops
- MS Journalism Club
- Art and ELA Displays
- Student Council
- Student-led TEDx
- College Counseling Information
- Personal Development Activities
- DEI Button Making
- LS School Garden Program
- Youth for Direct Relief
- Student Farm Club
- Student Art Club
- And Much More!
LAGUNA FUND!
Spirit of Laguna is the kick-off for the 2021-22 Laguna Fund, our school's annual giving program, and our first fundraising priority. Your support ensures the sustained excellence of our programs and the enhancement of our students' experience. You can give in honor of your child and be part of our Laguna Fund campaign by clicking here.
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SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK! |
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Get ready to show your Laguna spirit all week long! See below for daily themes.
LOWER SCHOOL
MONDAY, 10/18
Crazy Sweater Day (with school uniform)
TUESDAY, 10/19
Crazy Sock and Shoe Day (with school uniform)
WEDNESDAY, 10/20
Pajama Day
THURSDAY, 10/21
Disney Day
FRIDAY, 10/22
Laguna Spirit Day / Jogathon Shirt & Running Gear
The Lower School occasionally designates dress-down days when students do not need to follow the uniform dress code.
On Dress Down days, students may wear shorts or nice jeans. T-shirts must be free of objectionable words or images and not be a typical undershirt. Swimsuits and pajamas are not allowed. (Note that pajamas are not normally permitted, but they are on Wednesday!)
Athletic shoes continue to be the required footwear for students. Masks are required and do not need to follow the dress-down theme.
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MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL
MONDAY, 10/18
Pajama Day… Get cozy!
TUESDAY, 10/19
Western Day… Dust off those cowboy boots!
WEDNESDAY, 10/20
Color-by-Grade
Each grade level wears their designated color:
Grade 5 – Dark Blue
Grade 6 – Light Blue
Grade 7 – Pink
Grade 8 – Green
Grade 9 – Purple
Grade 10 – Red
Grade 11 – Black
Grade 12 – White
Faculty/Staff – Yellow
THURSDAY, 10/21
Anything but a backpack… Leave your backpack at home and find anything else around the house to bring your stuff in! Get creative!
FRIDAY, 10/22
Blue and White Day… we’ll be getting our spiffy Jogathon shirts before the afternoon’s events.
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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 (mmiller@lagunablanca.org). 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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SAVE THE DATE FOR TEDXLBS 2022! |
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TEDxLAGUNABLANCASCHOOL: BENEATH THE SURFACE
2.2.22
The TEDxLagunaBlancaSchool team is delighted to announce that after taking a pandemic pause on our event, we can now press play. TEDxLagunaBlancaSchool 2022 is happening!
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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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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ZACK MOORE RECEIVES FINALIST PLAQUE FOR PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING |
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Even through the challenges of remote learning and the COVID-19 pandemic, California teachers continued to find ways to bring out the curiosity, excellence, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in students. Last spring, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond honored six exceptional mathematics and science teachers, naming them as finalists from California for the 2021 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Last Friday evening, October 8, Middle School Science Instructor Zack was honored at the virtual CASE award ceremony and officially received his award plaque. He is now eligible to be selected for the national honor in the coming months. Way to go, Zack!
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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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Michelle Martinez Mercado (LS/MS Spanish) combines language immersion and gamification strategies to increase engagement and recall.
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Holly Ballenger (MS/US Art) creates interdisciplinary connections with the arts. She even incorporates geometric reasoning into her MS ceramics classes.
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Erik Faust (MS/US Math) provides inquiry-based math instruction, using investigation and individual thought. He has a study hall student auditing his class, just for the joy of it.
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UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE DEI STUDENT COMMITTEE NEXT THURSDAY |
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COME SAVOR A "TASTE OF SANTA BARBARA" WITH PARENTS' AUXILIARY |
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The PA is pleased to announce the first two events of our “Taste of Santa Barbara” group! These events are open to all Laguna families, faculty and staff.
Private Red Wine Tasting with Grassini Family Winery in Downtown Santa Barbara
Saturday, November 13 (3-5PM)
Adults 21+
Taste and learn about wines from an award-winning winery and enjoy snacks and conversation with Laguna families.
$75 per person
Limit 30 attendees
Learn more about this event and sign up here. Questions? Email us. |
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SAN YSIDRO ROAD WORK AHEAD |
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Substructure construction work to place underground cables begins on Monday, October 18 in the row of southbound San Ysidro in the area of 277 San Ysidro Road from 8:30AM to 2:30PM each day. The road work is slated to end on October 29. The driveways to the school will be kept open during work hours with flaggers in attendance to assist and control traffic. |
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IMPORTANT LOWER SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION FOR SPIRIT OF LAGUNA |
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Please check your child's schoolwork for the Spirit of Laguna/Jogathon transportation form, which you should complete and return to school by Tuesday, October 19.
THIRD & FOURTH GRADE FAMILIES
Your child has a different form due to an earlier dismissal time for their performance rehearsal. If your child has a sibling in a lower grade, please send a separate form for each.
The Spirit of Laguna Jogathon and Family Festival event is next Friday, October 22! We hope you plan to attend. On this day, Lower School ends at 2PM for EK-2. Students will ride in school transportation to the Hope Ranch fields for the pep rally at 2:30PM. Students will stay with teachers during the pep rally and throughout the Jogathon. Look for your child's grade level flag on the field where students, teachers, and families will gather for the run. The Jogathon run begins at 3PM and ends at 3:45PM, 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.
Early Departure for Third and Fourth Grades
Due to their performance at the event, these students will leave Lower School at 1PM and have a separate permission form to return.
****There is NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE on Jogathon Day. ****
CLOTHING FOR THE JOGATHON RUN
Students will receive official Jogathon t-shirts next week. 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, student-run game booths, and a showcase of student activities and programs.
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NEXT WEEK'S HOME ATHLETIC SCHEDULE |
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Come cheer for the Owls at the following upcoming home athletic events. GO OWLS!
Please note: the 10/15 home football game was canceled as our opponent could not make the trip from LA.
We did add a football game on Saturday, October 23 at 1PM.
Tonight, October 14
Girls JV Volleyball vs Thacher (5PM)
Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Thacher – Senior Recognition (6PM)
Friday, October 15
Girls Varsity Tennis vs Cate – make-up for 10/12 cancellation (3:30PM)
4/5 Co-Ed Soccer vs Notre Dame (3:45PM)
Tuesday, October 19
MS Girls Volleyball, Team Dorfman vs Providence (3:45PM)
MS Girls Volleyball, Team Deux-el vs Crane (3:45PM)
Thursday, October 21
MS Girls Volleyball, Team Dorfman vs Mt Carmel (3:45PM)
MS Boys Soccer vs Crane, 3:45PM at Crane Country Day School
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GIRLS VARSITY GOLF TEAM ACES TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE MATCH |
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Congratulations to our Girls Varsity Golf Team on their phenomenal performance last Friday, October 8 at the Tri-Valley League Match at Buenaventura Golf Course! The team played against La Reina, Foothill Tech, Bishop Diego, and St. Bonaventure and scored "even par" as a team! Way to go, girls!!! Proud Owl Moment! |
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NEXT WEEK'S COLLEGE REP SCHEDULE |
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 18
Mount St. Mary’s University
10:15AM in College Counseling Office
Connecticut College
12:10PM in College Counseling Office
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Pepperdine University
10:15AM in College Counseling Office
Hamilton College
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21
Franklin & Marshall College
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
Lynn University
12:10PM in College Counseling Office
Students can sign up for these visits via SCOIR.
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LOOKING AHEAD
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ALL DIVISIONS
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HELPFUL TIP: You can tap on a date that you want to remember and create an event or reminder on your phone! |
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LOWER SCHOOL
October 18-22
All-School Spirit Week
October 18-29
Road Work on San Ysidro Road
October 19
Jogathon Transportation Forms Due
October 22
Spirit of Laguna: Jogathon & Family Festival
Grades 3 & 4 students leave for Hope Ranch (1PM)
Grades EK-2 students leave for Hope Ranch (2PM)
October 26
Lower School Picture Day Make-ups and Retakes
October 29
LS Halloween Carnival
November 5
Grades EK-4 Teacher Conferences; No School for Students
November 7
Daylight Saving Time Ends; "Fall Back" One Hour
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 18-22
All-School Spirit Week
October 22
Spirit of Laguna: Jogathon & Family Festival
October 27
Gr. 5-8 Picture Day Make-ups and Retakes
November 5
Grade 5 Teacher Conferences; No School for Students
November 7
Daylight Saving Time Ends; "Fall Back" One Hour
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 18-22
All-School Spirit Week
October 21
DEI Committee Meeting
October 22
Spirit of Laguna: Jogathon & Family Festival
October 23
US Homecoming Dance
(outdoors, no outside guests)
October 27
Gr. 9-12 Picture Day Make-ups and Retakes
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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