INVITE A FRIEND TO OUR UPCOMING VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE FOR GRADES 5-12! |
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Grades 5-12 Open House
Tuesday, February 2 at 5:30PM
via Zoom
Prospective students and parents are invited to log on to meet Laguna teachers, parents, and the administrative team and learn more about what makes Laguna's Middle and Upper School programs so meaningful. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.
Spread the Laguna love and invite a friend to join us!
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THE JANUARY ISSUE OF THE FOURTH ESTATE IS HERE
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In this issue, The Fourth Estate staff welcomes 2021 with open arms and even a birthday cake and balloons.
From a look into how COVID-19 has changed the college application process and the effects of Zoom learning to an investigation into fast fashion and a preview of the new Center for Science and Innovation—this comprehensive issue has something for everyone.
Congratulations to The Fourth Estate staff for your fantastic work! Click the button below to read the full issue.
Behind-the-scenes photos below by Frances Carlson '22.
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FRANCES CARLSON '22 NAMED THE 2020 PHIL WOMBLE ETHICS IN SPORTS AWARD WINNER |
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Congratulations to Frances Carlson '22, who is the recipient of the 2020 Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award for Laguna Blanca!
The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table presents the Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award to student-athletes who demonstrate the highest standards of ethics and sportsmanship.
"Frances is at or near the top of the list of the definition of excellence in ethics and athletics defined by the Phil Womble Award," says Laguna's Director of Athletics Jason Donnelly. "Frances is the kind of kid that everybody roots for...everything she does is with a smile on her face. All Frances wants to do is help the team in any way she can. I'm extremely proud of the young woman that Frances is and look forward to seeing her continue to develop as a student-athlete at Laguna Blanca."
We are all SO proud of you, Frances!
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SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA HONORS STUDENT ARTIST SOPHIA WEBSTER '21 |
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Twenty-two student artists have been named winners this year, and each will receive a $2,500 college scholarship for the 2021-22 school year.
Each year, the Scholarship Foundation invites high school seniors in southern Santa Barbara County to submit a portfolio of original work for its art scholarship competition. A panel of prominent local artists judges the submissions. Forty-seven student artists competed this year.
Way to go, Sophia!
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SCIENCE OF FOOD CLASS CREATES PB&J NOODLES USING PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY |
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As Mr. MacNaughton's Science of Food Elective enters its final throws, they have turned their focus to Molecular Gastronomy, where physics and chemistry mix directly with culinary arts. Last week, the class used agar-agar to extrude raspberry noodles and reduced peanut butter to powder using maltodextrin. The result was a dish that tasted like a classic PB&J, but looked other worldly! |
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LAST NINTH GRADE FAMILY WORKSHOP IS THIS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1
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Wow! What is this 9th grade year all about?
We want to support and connect with you through this parenting adventure. Please join us on Zoom for a Ninth grade parent workshop series where we will:
- Provide opportunities to connect with ninth grade families
- Listen and respond to your parenting questions and needs
- Hear from guest speakers about the joys (there are some!) and challenges of raising and living with teenagers in today’s complex world
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 8:45-9:45AM
Topics: TBD
Is there a particular topic you would like to talk about or questions you need answered during our time together? If so, please email Kim Valentine and we will respond during our time together.
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FREE LIVE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS ON
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
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From Chaos to Calm: Stop Power Struggles with Kids & Teens...for Good!
Thursday, February 11, 2021
9AM PST
You're invited to join the experts (and moms) of Impact Parents LIVE for practical tips and guidance. Shifting the power struggles, redirecting disrespectful behaviors, and improving relationships with your kids and teens is closer than you think.
In this interactive webinar you'll learn:
- to intercept your family's 3 most common triggers
- to avoid unrealistic expectations that lead to power struggles
- shift the tone of your home in 4 easy steps
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You are invited to our first PA Lunch & Learn of the year on February 25!
During this event, you will hear from:
- Head of School Rob Hereford, as well as our Division Heads Andy Surber, Shane Lopes, and Melissa Alkire
- Board members Billie Fitzpatrick and Ellen Charney, who will provide an update on the Head of School Search
- Director of College Counseling Matt Struckmeyer, who will lead a conversation about college counseling for all Owls
- And more!
We hope you will join us!
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GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING |
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There are many ways for community members to invest in the success of Laguna students, teachers, and our school. First and foremost, we ask all families to support the Laguna Fund, which bridges the gap between tuition fees and the actual cost of a Laguna education. Now more than ever, Laguna Fund gifts are critical to supporting students and teachers and keeping our campus environments safe and healthy during the pandemic. We will not host our annual Spring Benefit & Auction this year, so your gift to the Laguna Fund is a truly valuable way to support the school's needs. To make your gift today, donate online or contact Associate Director of Development Danielle Sekurski.
On Monday, May 24, we are excited to bring our community together at Birnam Wood Golf Club for our Day of Play: Angeloff Alumni Golf & Tennis Classic. This fun event is an opportunity for alumni and current families to compete on the course and courts while supporting Laguna's Alumni Scholarship Fund. If you're interested in joining the planning committee for this event, please contact Assistant Director of Family Relations & Special Events Cynthia McClintock, and keep an eye out for more event information to come!
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LAGUNA ART TEACHER DUG UYESAKA FEATURED IN WESTMONT EXHIBITION |
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Congratulations to Mr. Uyesaka, whose work, guided by voices II, is included in Westmont's Selections from the Permanent Collection of Contemporary Art Exhibition! |
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LAGUNA CROSS COUNTRY COACH JEFFREY STERN SMASHES RECORD FOR UNSUPPORTED RUNNER ON 42-MILE LOS PADRES TRAVERSE |
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BY BARRY PUNZAL, NOOZHAWK SPORTS EDITOR
Santa Barbara ultra runner —and Laguna cross country coach —Jeffrey Stern started his new year by adding another record to his list of running accomplishments.
Stern set the "Fastest Known Time" for an unsupported runner on the 67-kilometer (42 miles) Los Padres Traverse earlier this month in the Los Padres National Forest.
He did it in 5 hours, 56 minutes, becoming the first person to break six hours on the rugged route without accepting outside support.
Fastest Known Time is an online site that serves as a sort of "bucket list" of the best running or hiking routes in the world. The route must be notable and distinct enough so that others will be interested in repeating, according to the site.
OWL PRIDE!
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THIS WEEK'S GRATITUDE GRAM |
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This week's Gratitude Gram is dedicated to our P.E. Instructor, Andra Wilson! Andra's positive, can-do attitude and infectious smile are sources of inspiration for everyone around her. She truly "walks the talk" and works hard and creatively to make sure our kids stay moving and have fun, even in the age of COVID-19. We couldn't be more grateful to have her on our team!
Read what her colleagues have to say about her below!
"Andra Wilson - PE teacher extraordinaire, captain of health and wellness, and champion of all-around ways to thrive! Thanks for all you do to promote activity and longevity in our kids and colleagues."
"Andra, you remind us to be balanced, you model it and live it!"
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NAME: Lyla Bollag
CLASS: 2024
What is something that most people don’t know about you?
I can stick out my right shoulder blade.
Describe Laguna in three words.
Academic, Focused, Growing.
In your opinion, what is the greatest invention of all time?
Music most likely.
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