GRADES EK-4
Friday, October 30
LS Halloween Classroom Celebrations
Friday, November 6
Gr. EK-4 Parent/Teacher Conferences
No School for Students
GRADES 5 & 6
Thursday, November 5
Gr. 5-12 Make-Up Picture Day in Ruston Ampitheatre (11:30AM-12:30PM)
Friday, November 6
Gr. 5/6 Parent/Advisor Conferences
No School for Students
GRADES 7-12
Thursday, November 5
Gr. 5-12 Make-Up Picture Day in Ruston Ampitheatre (11:30AM-12:30PM)
Friday, November 6
Gr. 7-12 Student-Led Conferences
No School for Students
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Wear your costume to school on Friday to celebrate! Remember that the dress code still applies. |
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MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST IS A SUCCESS! |
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Judging took place today for our Middle & Upper School Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Pumpkins were judged in 3 categories:
- Scariest
- Funniest
- Most creative
Winners will be announced during Advisory time tomorrow, 10/30! In the meantime, check out the show-stopping pumpkins at the link below!
Thank you so much to the Parents' Auxiliary for sponsoring this new socially-distant and festive activity!
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FIRST GRADE CLASS TAKES SPIRIT OF LAGUNA CUP! |
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Congratulations to our first graders, who came out on top in this year's Move-a-thon! The class won the Spirit of Laguna Challenge by scoring the most activity points and donations.
In addition to winning a delicious class lunch and ice cream, they will have their class grade etched upon the FIRST Spirit of Laguna Cup!
WAY TO GO, FIRST GRADERS!
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SECOND GRADE CELEBRATES DIA DE LOS MUERTOS |
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In honor of the upcoming holiday this weekend, second graders worked with Ms. Guay to create beautiful Dia de Los Muertos glow art.
Click on the video above to see all of the fun pieces!
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UPPER SCHOOL CURRENT EVENTS CLASS DEBATES PROPOSITION 16 |
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This week, Mr. Shertzer's Current Events class held a debate on Proposition 16.
Prop 16 permits government decision-making policies to consider race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in order to address diversity by repealing constitutional provision prohibiting such policies.
Mr. Hereford, Ms. Alkire, and Mr. Moreno judged the spirited debate and dubbed the YES side as the winner.
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CATCH LAGUNA SENIORS ON STATE STREET BALLET'S LIVE SHOW TONIGHT! |
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Sophia Webster '21 and Annie Gabler '21 will be featured in State Street Ballet's Art While Apart: A Celebration of Dancing While Distanced online performance event TONIGHT, October 29 at 7pm! The free online performance is a compilation of videos and interviews featuring State Street Ballet dancers that highlight all of the creative ways they have been able to continue dancing despite the challenges of Covid-19.
Annie and Sophia originally became involved with State Street Ballet through Laguna's Humanities Program. In addition to the lighting design for this show, Annie is responsible for the original concept, "Decades," and collaborated with State Street Ballet Director of Education and Choreographer Cecily MacDougall on the story. Sophia is responsible for the show's costume design. We are so proud of you both!
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL HOME STAGING BUSINESS |
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Christine Cowles, the owner of local Santa Barbara company Styled and Staged, virtually joined Laguna's Entrepreneurship Program as a guest last week. Entrepreneurship teacher Grant MacNaughton and his students spent time researching their business and will be presenting their findings next Thursday about how to best navigate the challenges the business faces due to Covid.
Thank you to Styled and Staged for allowing Laguna's young entrepreneurs to work and learn with you!
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SCIENCE OF FOOD CLASS TAKES A BITE OUT OF HALLOWEEN |
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This week in Mr. MacNaughton's Science of Food class, students got into the spooky spirit by creating some tasty Halloween treats. What a fun way to get ready for a festive holiday! |
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BE A PART OF LAGUNA'S LEGACY! |
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There is still time to lend your support and be a part of Laguna's legacy! Click here to see the alumni and current families, foundations, and friends of the school who have already contributed. Your gift ensures that Laguna enters its second century at the forefront of educational excellence. We are so grateful for our community's incredible generosity!
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GR. EK-12 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE NEXT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 |
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Parent Conferences will be held via Zoom on Friday, November 6. There is no school for students on this day.
GRADES 5 & 6
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES provide you with an opportunity to sit down with your child’s teacher to discuss his/her progress—both academically and socially.
GRADES 7-12
STUDENT LED CONFERENCES: Students will lead the conferences with their parent/guardian and advisor.
Instructions for SCHEDULING CONFERENCES
Log in as usual to MyLaguna, click on RESOURCES, and then click on PARENT CONFERENCES. A window will open that will list your child, teacher, and available meeting times. Click here for screenshots and additional instructions.
NOTE: You will not be able to make schedule changes in the system after Wednesday, Nov. 4. If changes or cancellations are necessary after this date, please contact your child's teacher (Grades 5 & 6) or advisor (Grades 7-12).
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LAGUNA BLANCA TO HOST FUN-FILLED VIRTUAL ADMISSIONS EVENTS THIS FALL AND WINTER |
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Laguna families and local Santa Barbara families with children ages 4-10 are invited to join one (or all!) of these upcoming free, child-centric community events on Zoom!
SPOONS OF GRATITUDE*
Thursday, November 12 at 5:30PM
Family Music Night! Learning how to play the spoons is easy and will be impressive to your family when you get together over the holidays! No experience necessary.
FAMILY ART NIGHT*
Thursday, December 3 at 5:30PM
Get a jump start on those holiday gifts by creating your own one-of-a-kind winter-themed work of art! Supplies needed: white or colored paper, Elmer's or white glue, table salt, food coloring or liquid watercolors.
STORY TIME*
Thursday, January 28 at 5:30PM
Pull on your pajamas! Pop some popcorn! We want to start the new year with a special time of togetherness around a favorite activity—reading! Join us for a virtual gathering to hear teachers read your favorite stories.
*Event registration link coming soon!
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LAGUNA BLANCA BLOOD DRIVE IS ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 |
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Wednesday, November 11
12-7PM
Vitalant Santa Barbara Donation Center
4213 State Street
The drive will take place off campus this year at the nearby Donation Center. To make an appointment, visit www.blood4life.org using sponsor code 1415 or call (805) 542-8500.
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FROM THE HEART WITH MS. VALENTINE |
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27 WAYS TO SPARK DEEPER CONVERSATIONS AT HOME |
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Adult to child: “So, how was your day?”
Child: “It was fine/good/okay.”
Adult: “What did you do today?”
Child: “Nothing.”
Sound familiar? Well, the link below offers suggestions for questions to ignite conversation between you and your student. Take a look and try one today in the car ride to or from school, while sharing a meal, or text the question to your teen. Your student is probably interested to hear your answers to these questions, too!
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NAME: Susanne Richter
POSITION AT LAGUNA: Fourth Grade Instructor
What is the first thing you do in the morning?
Work out! It sets the tone for a positive and calm day.
What is your go-to song of the moment?
"Everything's Gonna be Alright" by Bob Marley
What is something that most people don’t know about you?
I can speak German.
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