SCHOOL IS CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18 |
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In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, school will be closed on Monday, January 18 and will resume on Tuesday, January 19. |
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TEDx is one of our school’s project-based leadership electives which brings Laguna students together into a business-like environment to create and produce the annual TEDxLagunaBlancaSchool event.
Within respective teams, students develop organizational leadership skills while managing every aspect of the event, including identifying a meaningful theme, curating speakers, creating a marketing plan and budget, and arranging professional-level audio and visual coverage to share on an international scale. For the last three years, this semester-long class has culminated with a large event that our community looks forward to and cherishes.
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NEXT NINTH GRADE FAMILY WORKSHOP IS ON
MONDAY, JANUARY 25
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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, JANUARY 25, 8:45-9:45AM
Hosts: Rose Steeber and Kim Valentine
Topics: study skills for ninth grade and beyond, when, where, & how to reach out for support with learning/academic struggles
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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INFORMATIONAL ZOOM SESSION FOR 8TH GRADE FAMILIES IS ON JANUARY 20 |
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Join us on Wednesday, January 20 at 6PM! |
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LAGUNA PARENTS' AUXILIARY 2021-22 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
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Our school is so much stronger when families come together and volunteer to create, promote, and celebrate Owl pride! Volunteering takes on all shapes and sizes depending on your passions and availability. Look ahead at opportunities for the 2021-22 school year and find a place that is right for you to get involved!
Below are just some of the volunteer positions available for 2021–22. Please take a look at the positions in the nominating form below and return the form below by Monday, February 22 to Janine Seymour.
- Room Parent for Grades EK-12
- Lunch Volunteer Coordinator - LS/MS/US
- Faculty Appreciation Chair - LS/US
- Laguna Wear
- VP School Spirit
- Meeting Hospitality Chair
- Host Family Coordinator LS/MS/US
- Laguna Fund Class Captain Grades EK-12
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LOWER SCHOOL EMU EGGS WERE DELIVERED TO CAMPUS THIS WEEK! |
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Ostrichland has once again donated four emu eggs to Laguna Blanca School for our students to nurture and incubate. The eggs require careful turning throughout the day and Science Instructor Ms. Svedulund expects that a few will hatch in about 50 days. Thank you to the male emu (shown below) for letting us take half of his eggs.
Did you know? The male emus incubate the eggs for about seven weeks without drinking, feeding, defecating, or leaving the nest!
Be on the lookout for a link to the webcam that will be set up for watching the emu hatching progress.
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MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL ART IS CURRENTLY ON EXHIBIT IN EMMONS ART CENTER |
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Students, faculty, and staff: be sure to check out some impressive Middle and Upper School artwork that's now on display in Emmons Arts Center! |
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UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER KEVIN GUAY IS PUBLISHED IN JOURNAL OF THE SOUTHWEST |
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Congratulations to Dr. Guay, who recently published an article in the Journal of the Southwest titled "The Landmark Decision of Harrison v. Laveen: Arizona Indians and the Right to Vote." Click on the link below to read an excerpt of his piece.
Our students are so lucky to have such a passionate and talented teacher!
Way to go, Dr. Guay!
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SCHOOL DAY ARRIVAL AND PICK-UP PROCEDURES |
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Parents, guardians, and drivers: please remember to wear your masks when you drop your student off in the morning as the morning check-in crew completes the arrival procedures. We appreciate your cooperation to ensure the good health of our families, faculty, and staff!
In addition, if your student is getting pick up early from school, you must call the main office at 805-687-2461 to let us know.
Thank you!
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PARENTS AND FAMILIES, THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS NEEDS YOUR HELP |
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Parents and families, please help the Middle School Entrepreneurship class as it consults with the Lobero Theatre on how to improve its streaming performance product. Please complete the short survey below. Thank you! |
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JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING CHALLENGE SUCCESS BOOK CLUB |
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26
6:30-8PM
The book selection for this year’s Challenge Success Book Club is Deviced! Balancing Life and Technology in a Digital World by Doreen Dodgen-Magee.
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Dodgen-Magee, award winning author, speaker, and psychologist, will join us online for our discussion. Families of students in all divisions are invited to read and attend this informative and engaging evening.
You're encouraged to read the book selection before the book club meeting. Don't want to read? Click here for the Amazon Audible version.
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THIS WEEK'S GRATITUDE GRAM |
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This week's gratitude gram is dedicated to Director of Student Life & English Instructor Blake Dorfman '02!
Blake is a Laguna alum with a passion for all things Owls. We are so grateful for his enthusiastic commitment to our students and community, his dedication to memorializing Laguna happenings and history through our yearbook, and his affinity for Hawaiian shirts!
Read some remarks from his colleagues below:
"Mr. Dorfman, for his tireless energy and positivity!"
"Blake, for finding the cheer and finding the calm."
"Love ya Blake. I respect your grind and your grit."
"Blake, for being so passionate about making Laguna a great place to be!"
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NAME: Luna Martinez
CLASS: 2023
What is the first thing you do in the morning?
When I first wake up, I drink a cup of water.
What is your go-to song of the moment?
My go-to song of the moment is "Nellie" by Dr. Dog.
What is something that most people don’t know about you?
Something that most people don't know about me is that I have moved houses eight times.
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