JOIN THE FUN TOMORROW AND SATURDAY!
EVENTS COMING UP
November 1
Gr. EK-5 Parent/Teacher & Gr. 6-12 Student-led Conferences
No Classes
November 7
FA Learn @ Laguna
For all parents
6:30-8PM
Details coming soon!
November 14
FA J. Wilkes Wine Tasting
(Adults only)
6-8:30PM
December 9
Head of School Parent Holiday Party
For all parents
4-6PM
Details coming soon!
GET YOUR CLASS TO 100% PARTICIPATION

Stop by the Laguna Fund Booth tomorrow at the Family Festival. Come meet your Class Captains, learn about the Laguna Fund, donate on the spot, and grab cookies and swag. Let's reach 100% participation. Every gift counts!
SPIRIT WEEK IS IN FULL SWING

From PJ day to celebrating decades and honoring favorite icons, both campuses have fully embraced Spirit Week. Our youngest Owls were particularly excited to leave their uniforms at home for a few days!
LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS UNITE IN ORANGE
On Wednesday, Lower School students wholeheartedly embraced Project Connect and Unity Day, courageously standing up against bullying one orange outfit at a time. The color orange, symbolizing warmth, beautifully represented their unity. Each student shared a unique personal fact on an orange strip of paper, which, when combined, formed a powerful chain symbolizing the strength of unity. Our heartfelt thanks go to Lower School Counselor Sasha Johnson for her leadership in spearheading this project.
PERSONAL FINANCE STUDENTS HEAR FROM A RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANT

Last week, our Personal Finance class hosted Amy Todd from OneDigital, who discussed her role as a Retirement Plan Consultant. Students learned how classroom concepts apply in real life, from corporate 401(k) plans to personal savings and investment strategies. In the upcoming weeks, students will collaborate in two teams to craft an investment portfolio tailored to meet the unique objectives of a potential wealth management client as part of the Wharton Business School Investment Competition.
GRADE 4 STUDENT COUNCIL SHARE Q&A WITH MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL

Our Lower School student council, comprised of all fourth graders, collaborate with Ms. Green to improve campus life. They recently had a motivating Zoom Q&A with Middle and Upper School student council members, who addressed questions such as why they joined, ideas they had, and what types of problems they solve. It was very motivating for the students to see how we are part of a bigger community representing our campuses.
CELEBRATING HISPANIC LATINX HERITAGE MONTH

Last week, our Lower School students had a lovely visit from a passionate dancer who introduced them to the art of Flamenco dance. Middle and Upper School students enjoyed a visit from alumna Erika Martin del Compo '07 who inspired the students to participate in a step-by-step dance lesson to the lively beats of the Merengue!
TWO FIELD TRIPS—ONE SHOW!

Delving into the world of Jane Austen from the page to the stage, Ms. Hill's AP Lit class and Ms. Caldwell's Honors Play Production cast and crew attended Emma at Santa Barbara City College's Garvin Theatre. The experience provided a unique opportunity to compare and contrast Austen's work in its various forms and iterations. Laguna's own version of Emma will open in January! 
MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM ORGANIZES SNEAKERS AND CLEATS DRIVE

The Middle School Student Leadership Team is coordinating a used sneakers and cleats drive to keep old, worn shoes out of our landfills. We will collect sneakers and cleats for the next two weeks and then send them off to be repaired, reused, or recycled. Sneakers and cleats in any condition (adult and youth sizes) can be dropped in the marked boxes around the Middle School campus. Contact Kim Valentine with questions.
PARENTS MINGLING AND HAVING FUN

Parents have been enjoying the Family Association Interest Group events. From community service to pickle ball, hiking, and wine tasting, there are more exciting events coming your way in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned and join in on the fun! You'll find all the event details and sign-up links in the MyLaguna green FA tile.
GIRLS GOLF WIN OVER LA REINA

Girls golf wrapped up their season with a win over La Reina at Los Robles Golf course in Thousand Oaks, ending with a record of 3-1. Congratulations to Luz Schubert '25, Jayla Provance '24, and Dionne Peterson '25.
MAJOR WIN OVER MALIBU AND UNDEFEATED 6-0

Last Friday, the football team lead the way with a 50-26 win over Malibu. The team continues to be undefeated 6-0 heading into the homecoming game this Saturday October 21 at 3pm. Shout out to Spencer Hlavaty '24, Dylan Comis '25, Gabe Lea '24, Ethan Carrington '25, and Cole Sharpton '24.
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL DEFEATS PROVIDENCE ON SENIOR NIGHT

Last Friday, girls volleyball took down Providence in three straight sets. The team also celebrated Senior Night honoring seniors Sarah Woodhouse, Natalie Bianchi, Paloma Lujan, Regina Lujan, and Lily Rice.
CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS BEAT PERSONAL BEST

Hundreds of high school cross country runners gathered in Goleta at the Dos Pueblos Invitational last Saturday. Most of our Owls finished with a personal best! Shout out to Olivia Sofranko '27 and Tanner Murphy '24.
UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETES VISIT LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS

During their Tuesday lunch break, five Upper School athletes visited the Lower School campus to pump up our youngest Owls about our exciting sports teams. Thank you Danica Damiani '24 and Caroline Kenny '25 from the Girls Tennis team and James Couvillion '24, Ganden Walker '24, and Ethan Carrington '25 from the Football team!
SUPPORT THE OWLS ON OUR HOME TURF
SATURDAY, 10/21
Homecoming Football vs United Christian Academy
3:00PM

TUESDAY, 10/24
Boy MS Soccer vs SBMS
3:45PM

Girls MS Volleyball Valdez vs Providence
3:45PM
WEDNESDAY, 10/25
4/5 Blue Co-ed Soccer vs Montessori Center
3:45PM

THURSDAY, 10/26
Boys MS Soccer vs SBMS
3:45PM

Girls MS Volleyball vs Crane and SBMS
3:45PM
HOW TO PULL KIDS BACK FROM SOCIAL MEDIA RABBIT HOLES

Join this free Common Sense webinar on Wednesday, November 8 at 5PM. With the help of research-backed cognitive behavioral therapy, learn new, user-friendly tools to help kids recognize thought traps and develop strategies to counter them with positive habits of mind that work.
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