SUMMER OFFERINGS
AND CAMP DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOW ONLINE!
Summer @ Laguna will feature all of your favorite summer camps, plus newly expanded offerings in the arts, academics, adventure & games, LEGO, and STEM.
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 13
QUESTIONS?
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MORE DETAILS COMING SOON ABOUT WHAT ARTS @ LAGUNA WILL LOOK LIKE THIS YEAR. |
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HEAD OF SCHOOL SEARCH SURVEY FOR CANDIDATE 1 OPEN UNTIL SATURDAY, 3/13 AT 6PM |
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Our first Head of School finalist Ron Cino spent Thursday and Friday on campus this week. You can read Ron's bio here.
We hope you were able to join us at one of our meet and greet events via Zoom. Please share your post-meeting feedback about this candidate in this survey, which will remain open until Saturday, 3/13 at 6PM. We look forward to hearing from you!
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LEAP INTO THE LAGUNA FUND! |
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This spring, our community is “cleaning house” in Laguna Fund participation! Every day, the Fund leaps into action for our students and teachers, and we’re calling on everyone to participate in making a meaningful contribution for their family. Every gift counts, no matter the size!
Last year, we reached 84% family participation across the school, and in 2018-19 it was 89%! Together, we can reach our goal of 100% participation and make an incredible difference in our students’ experience and education. Congratulations to First Grade for leading the way with 100% class participation!
You can make your gift online now, or send gifts of cash or checks payable to ‘Laguna Blanca School’ to the attention of the Development Office at 4125
Paloma Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.
The generosity of our community is inspiring. Together, we are leading through change!
Please contact Danielle Sekurski at dsekurski@lagunablanca.org or 805.687.1372 for more information about the Laguna Fund and any questions about giving to Laguna.
We've got this! Let's go Owls!
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Laguna students are giving our newest baby emu a warm welcome to the nest. They are Emu focused with LEGO builds resembling our feathered friend, thoughtful birthday cards, and a naming contest! Stay tuned for the winning name! |
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UPPER SCHOOL FRENCH STUDENTS CREATE PSA CAMPAIGN VIDEOS |
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Students in French 4H have created Public Service Announcements in French to discuss a topic meaningful to them. From dependence on social media through the risks of sunscreen for coral reefs to the advantages of electric (and human!) power, the PSA videos explore contemporary problems and offer solutions, all "en français"!
Enjoy Hanna Masri '22's video above about social media addiction and Sofia Anderson '22's video below about how sunscreen affects coral reefs!
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MARINE SCIENCE STUDENTS ENJOY CLASS AT THE CARPINTERIA SEAL SANCTUARY |
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Ms. Pointer's Marine Science class trip to the Carpinteria seal sanctuary and tide pools served as their introduction to their next unit – marine organisms. The primary goal was to inspire curiosity and give students opportunities to see, and in some cases handle, the creatures they will be studying in the upcoming weeks.
"We could not have asked for a more perfect day – the weather was beautiful and we were intentionally there during low tide," says Ms. Pointer.
Overall, the class saw organisms from a wide variety of kingdoms and phyla including a variety of algae/seaweeds, sea grass, tunicates, anemones, snails (wavy turban and a variety of whelks), crabs, birds (plovers, sanderlings, willets, curlews, godwits, an oystercatcher, red tailed hawks, and brown pelicans), and of course, lots of harbor seals (mothers and babies).
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LOOKING BACK AT US FRENCH TEACHER VALERIE YOSHIMURA'S "NIHONMACHI REVISITED" EXHIBITION |
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Santa Barbara’s Reconstructed Presidio Chapel Opens Doors to Past, Present
BY JARRELL JACKMAN, NOOZHAWK
Another person who shared her creative genius with the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation was Valerie Yoshimura. Noozhawk readers will remember from a previous column the criticism of the trust for ignoring the presidio neighborhood’s Asian history during the Presidio General Plan process.
Yoshimura decided to commit to organizing an event she and others named “Nihonmachi Revisited: A Celebration of Santa Barbara’s Japanese-American Heritage.” It became an incredibly successful two-day event, and I will mention at least a few of the details.
With her partner, Bill Shay, and with the cooperation of many people from Santa Barbara’s surviving Japanese-American community, Yoshimura put together a team and a plan for an event in May 1991 that included entertainment, Japanese food and a museum exhibition in the Presidio Chapel.
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DEI COORDINATOR URSULA CHAN & DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM ANNA ALLDREDGE TO BE FEATURED IN OLC INNOVATE CONFERENCE |
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Congratulations to our DEI Coordinator Ursula Chan, whose work will be showcased in the upcoming OLC Innovate 2021 conference! Ursula and her co-presenter, Laguna's Director of Curriculum Anna Alldredge, will discuss how to create Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that support and inspire teachers to create both curricula and classroom spaces that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all learners.
Great work, Ursula and Anna!
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LAST PARENT & GUARDIAN WORKSHOP SESSION
FOR GRADES 5 & 6 IS NEXT WEEK
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LET'S TALK ABOUT FRIENDS, CLASSMATES, & PEERS!
Tuesday, March 16, 9:15-10:15AM
(New Session!)
Learn ways to support your children as they navigate the world of adolescent friendships and relationships – the good, the bad, and the icky.
Host: Kim Valentine
Is there a particular topic you would like to talk about? Please email Kim with your questions or topics you’d like to address during our time together.
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PARENT RESOURCE
LIVE WEBINAR ON APRIL 6: HOW OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER RUPTURES FAMILIES — AND HOW YOU CAN LEARN TO MANAGE IT
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is one of ADHD’s most common co-existing conditions with a 20-45% comorbidity rate, yet little is known about its causes and treatments. This lack of meaningful awareness and understanding is even more puzzling when you consider how ODD ruins the lives of so many children and their families.
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NO SCHOOL
MARCH 22 - APRIL 2
School Offices Closed Friday 3/26 & Monday 3/29
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS THIS WEEKEND! |
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REMINDER: Daylight saving time 2021 in California will begin at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 14. |
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THIS WEEK'S GRATITUDE GRAM |
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This week's gratitude gram is dedicated to our Admissions Office Administrative Assistant Ellen Dameron!
Ellen's welcoming and warmhearted demeanor is something anyone can attest to if they have ever spoken with her or been in our front office. This admissions season has been anything but normal, yet she continues to work hard and knows how to pivot during this uncertain time. Everything she does is with a smile on her face. Thank you, Ellen, for all that you bring to Laguna!
Read what her colleagues have to say about her below!
"Ellen Dameron in Admissions is such a treasure...her gentle and collaborative spirit shine so bright!"
"We are so lucky to have Ellen Dameron in our Admissions office! She is calm, creative, and kind."
“We are so lucky to have Ellen in our Admissions office! She is calm, collaborative, and creative. She and Joyce are knocking it out of the park during an anything but normal admissions season.”
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NAME: Cyanne Blabey
CLASS: 2025
What is the first thing you do in the morning?
I get dressed.
What is your go-to song of the moment?
"Get It Right Now" by Hallman
What is something that most people don't know about you?
I am part Welsh.
Describe Laguna in three words.
Fun, Kind, Awesome.
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MEET THE WORLD'S SMALLEST OWL! |
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