IT'S THE SEASON OF GRATITUDE |
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Ms. Maillard is kicking off this season of thankfulness with a colorful and uplifting bulletin board in the Hope Ranch library! |
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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. 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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PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFERENCES ARE TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 5 |
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GRADES EK-4
PARENT/GUARDIAN & TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences will be conducted in-person. There is no school for students. Assistants will be available to supervise your child during your conference time.
GRADE 5
PARENT/GUARDIAN & TEACHER CONFERENCES
This is an opportunity to sit down with Ms. Carney to discuss your child's progress—both academically and socially. We value this day to meet with you, as good working relationships between teachers and families are essential to a student’s academic success. The student is not present at this conference.
GRADES 6-12
STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES
Students will lead the conferences with their parent/guardian and advisor. The conference is an opportunity for students to articulate and reflect on what they value most in their learning, where they excel, and where they can stretch themselves and grow. It is a time when your child’s voice can be heard by two primary supporters: 1) family 2) advisor. Each conference will be no longer than 25 minutes in duration.
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We had a blast on both campuses as we celebrated Halloween last Friday! Check out the link below to see photos from the day. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST WINNERS |
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Greta Alldredge '29
Most Creative Pumpkin
Middle School
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Scarlett Lustfield '26
Silliest Pumpkin
Middle School
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Emma Bouvat-Merlin '29
Scariest Pumpkin
Middle School
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Nikki Mielcarek '24
Overall Winner
Upper School
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Please help us to be good Hope Ranch neighbors by not using Estrella Drive, which is a private road in Hope Ranch. Las Palmas is a public road and the preferred route to take to and from Laguna Blanca. Thank you! |
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HOPE RANCH CAMPUS STUDENT PICK-UP REMINDERS |
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Need to pick up your child within the school day for an appointment? Thank you for following these steps:
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Contact LBS attendance by calling 805.687.2461 or emailing regarding the appointment. Advanced notice—the day prior or early morning is requested—so we can help ensure the timely arrival of your child at the main office.
- Please inform your child that he/she has an appointment and that he/she should proceed to the main office at the appointed time where you will be waiting for pick-up.
- If your child will return to campus following the appointment, please have him/her sign in at the Main Office before returning to class.
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TELL A FRIEND ABOUT OUR UPCOMING ADMISSIONS EVENTS! |
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Laguna's Virtual Open House events are coming up for Lower and Middle divisions!
Prospective families are invited to meet Laguna teachers and students and learn more about what makes Laguna's programs so special. Each event will take place from 5:30-6:30PM. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to each event.
Tuesday, November 9
Grades 5-8
Tuesday, November 16
Grades EK-4
If you missed the Upper School Virtual Open House event that took place on November 2, click here to view the recording.
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INVITE A FRIEND TO THIS YEAR'S FIRST VIRTUAL OPEN MIC MONDAY ON NOVEMBER 15! |
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Current and prospective families are invited to join us for the first of our Virtual Open Mic Monday series on Monday, November 15 from 12:15-1:00PM.
Director of Teaching and Learning Anna Alldredge will discuss Laguna Blanca’s Middle and Upper School curriculum, special programs, and teaching pedagogy. The presentation will be followed by an open question-and-answer period.
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Stay tuned for more details about this favorite Parents' Auxiliary holiday event! |
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JOIN US AT THE UPCOMING PARENTS' AUXILIARY LUNCH & LEARN ON NOVEMBER 9 |
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
11:45AM
ALL EK-12 FAMILIES
With a thorough understanding of selective college admission, they will exam 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 will 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.
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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TASTE OF SANTA BARBARA: A FEW SPOTS LEFT FOR PRIVATE WINE TASTING |
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 3-5PM
24 EL PASEO (meet in the courtyard)
$75 PER ADULT (must be 21+)
Join Laguna families and friends for an afternoon of wine tasting at Grassini Family Winery.
Named Best Urban Tasting Room and Best S.B. County Winery. They specialize in the Bordeaux tradition, making memorable Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot varietals and their celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.
Tasting includes a flight of their latest release red varietals (+ other surprises) and small bites.
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JOIN US FOR TRAIL TUESDAY WITH LAGUNA FAMILY HIKING GROUP AT SAN YSIDRO TRAIL |
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
9:30AM
Sign up to be added to the mailing list for future hikes.
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HOPE RANCH CAMPUS BLOOD DRIVE IS NEXT WEEK! |
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THE BLOOD DRIVE TAKES PLACE IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PARKING LOT
To schedule an appointment, click here and use the blood drive code 1415 or see Mr. Dorfman.
Questions? Need a parent permission form? Contact Mr. Dorfman. |
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SUPPORT OUR MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL VOCAL ENSEMBLE AT THEIR UPCOMING PERFORMANCES! |
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Saturday, November 13 at 7:30PM
Sunday, November 14 at 2PM
Tickets are now on sale for these upcoming shows at Center Stage Theater! Laguna students will be participating in two all-school numbers and two Laguna-only group numbers.
Please share this link with friends, family, and anyone who wants to support our singers.
See the list of Laguna singers below!
Katherine Ball '23
Madalyn Becerra '25
Eleanor Crafton '25
Ginger Finney '26
Scarlett Lustfield '26
Amelia Noble '26
Opal Peltz '25
Dionne Peterson '25
Emie Valle '26
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O.W.L. TEACHER HIGHLIGHTS |
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Below are the three teachers featured in this week's O.W.L. (Our Weekly Learning) post by Director of Teaching and Learning Anna Alldredge. |
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Lisa Vance (2nd Grade) designs meaningful publishing projects. Our second grade authors write and illustrate books, create storylines, and record readings of their stories.
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Lucy Lombardi (MS/US English) excels in experiential education. She is immersing our eighth grade English students in a unit on Chinese legends and fairy tales, and leading a trip to SBMA to connect the Asian Art Exhibit with their curriculum.
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Dan Ary (US Math) is a pro at scaffolded instruction. He thoughtfully combines exemplar assignments, in class collaboration, and projects in his AP Statistics units.
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Thank you, Lower School families, for the fun Halloween class parties and festival! Be sure to click on the link above to see photos from both campuses! |
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SAN YSIDRO ROAD WORK UPDATE |
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Please note that the road work on San Ysidro Road is now scheduled to begin this Monday, November 8 with an estimated end date of Friday, November 26. Please be prepared to see the work extend into the week of November 30.
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Join us at the Lower School campus for a festive evening under the stars! More details to come. |
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GRADES 4 & 5 BASKETBALL BEGINS NEXT WEEK |
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A Note From Coach Robitaille
We will begin the winter basketball season on Wednesday, November 10 at the Hope Ranch Campus. It will be the same format as soccer: practice and/or games will take place each Wednesday and Friday from 3:45-4:45PM.
We will have one girls team and one boys team, and the games will begin when we return from Thanksgiving Break. Fourth grade team members may ride the bus to Hope Ranch; away games require parent transportation. Contact Coach Robitaille to sign-up your child. Go Owls!
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CALIFORNIA FOURTH GRADERS GET IN FREE AT STATE PARKS! |
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California State Park Adventure Pass allows your whole family to visit state parks for free through the end of next summer. The program—part of the First Partner’s Office and the Natural Resources Agency—is similar to the federal Every Kid Outdoors initiative, which grants fourth graders free admission to national parks.
The Golden State program “will help promote a healthier, more equitable California for all—where every child has the opportunity to explore, learn, and benefit from our state’s natural wonders,” says Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California’s First Partner. Good news for families with second or third graders: This pilot program is scheduled to run for three years, so those kids will get their turn in the future.
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LOWER SCHOOL YEARBOOK PHOTOS |
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If did not buy a photo package and would like to see your child’s yearbook photo, please send your request to Mrs. McDavid.
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LAGUNA BLANCA GIRLS TENNIS EDGES HIGHLAND TO ADVANCE IN DIVISION 4 |
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By Dennis Moran, Noozhawk Correspondent
Laguna Blanca, ranked No. 4 in CIF-SS Division 4, traveled to Palmdale on Wednesday, 11/3 and took a 9-9 decision by prevailing in total games.
The Owls were playing without Tri-Valley League singles champion Mina Yazadzhiev '24 and senior star Claire Tolles, both out with illness.
Laguna Blanca’s No. 1 doubles team of Danica Damiani '24 and Caroline Kenny '25 dropped only three games in a sweep of three sets. Katherine Ball '23 and Grace Trautwein '24 also completed a 3-0 sweep on the day, “with their final win (6-4) against the Highland #1 team helping clinch the win,” Laguna Blanca coach Rob Cowell said.
The Owls’ freshman doubles team of Jinling Wang '25 and Natalie Schweitzer '25 bounced back from a tough loss to the Highland No. 1 team to win their last match 6-1, providing crucial points.
The Owls play San Dimas at 2PM at home this Friday, 11/5 in second-round action.
“This was truly a team victory,” Cowell said. “That final round of play was the greatest comeback I’ve had the pleasure of coaching. I’m proud of this group of girls!”
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIRLS GOLF TEAM ON A FANTASTIC SEASON |
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Girls Varsity Golf performed extremely well on Tuesday, November 2 in the Division 2 Championships in Riverside, but came up short in the super-competitive D2 field that included the likes of Harvard-Westlake, Oaks Christian, and several public schools. They had an amazing season, including a Tri-Valley League Championship. GO OWLS!
In the Individual Championship, Jayla Provance '24 competes today in Oxnard against the best in Southern Cal, with hopes to advance to the State Regional individual event next week.
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Best wishes to our football team at their away game against Hesperia Christian High School tomorrow night, 11/5 at 7pm! |
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NEXT WEEK'S COLLEGE REP SCHEDULE |
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Saint Mary's College of California
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Southern Methodist University
Texas A&M
12:20PM in College Counseling Office
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Franklin & Marshall College
10:15AM in College Counseling Office
Swiss Hotel Management School
Students can sign up for these visits via SCOIR.
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LOOKING AHEAD
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ALL DIVISIONS
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LOWER SCHOOL
November 5
Grades EK-4 Teacher Conferences; No School for Students
November 7
Daylight Saving Time Ends; "Fall Back" One Hour
November 9
PA Lunch & Learn Book Club-Style Discussion
November 10
Gr. 4 Basketball Begins
November 11
Faculty In-Service Day; No School for Students
November 16
San Ysidro Trail Hike with Laguna Families
November 18
Gr. 3 & 4 "Turkey Trot" Mile Run Field Trip
Hope Ranch Athletic Fields
November 19
Dress Down Day – Fall Colors
Thanksgiving Dessert at Lunchtime
November 22-26
Thanksgiving Break, School Closed
December 2
Holiday Singalong
5:30PM via Zoom
December 3
Trimester One Ends
December 9
PA Holiday Luncheon
Lower School Winter Concert, Montecito Campus Pavilion (5:30PM)
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
November 5
Grade 5 Teacher Conferences; No School for Students
Gr. 6-8 Student-Led Conferences
November 7
Daylight Saving Time Ends; "Fall Back" One Hour
November 9
PA Lunch & Learn Book Club-Style Discussion
November 10
Gr. 5 Basketball Begins
November 11
Faculty In-Service Day; No School for Students
November 15-19
Middle School ERB Testing
November 16
San Ysidro Trail Hike with Laguna Families
November 22-26
Thanksgiving Break, School Closed
December 9
PA Holiday Luncheon
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
November 5
Gr. 9-12 Student-Led Conferences
November 7
Daylight Saving Time Ends; "Fall Back" One Hour
November 9
PA Lunch & Learn Book Club-Style Discussion
November 10
Hope Ranch Campus Blood Drive
November 11
Faculty In-Service Day; No School for Students
November 16
San Ysidro Trail Hike with Laguna Families
November 22-26
Thanksgiving Break, School Closed
December 9
PA Holiday Luncheon
December 20-31
Winter Break, School Closed
January 3
Faculty Professional Development, No School for Students
January 4
Classes Resume
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