This week, the All Voices Heard Club hosted a Passover Potluck on campus. Senior Sasha Drucker's grandmother, Rabbi Malka Drucker, led an abbreviated Seder for interested students in Grades 5-12. Participants learned about the rich history of the Passover holiday, explored the significance of the Seder plate, and gained valuable insights about the Jewish community. Thank you to Director of DEI Ms. Chan for organizing this cultural celebration for our community!

Congratulations to Middle School Science Instructor Kevin Valdez, who recently completed UCSB'S two-year Research Experience for Teachers, in which he helped create new light curriculum for his Laguna classroom.

Charlie Sheldon '24 will move on to the International Bridge Building Contest in New Philadelphia, Ohio at Kent State University at Tuscarawas on Saturday, April 27. He won the regional competition on April 19 with his bridge that held an impressive 145 kilograms and had a structural efficiency of 1332.

On Wednesday, Dr. Anne Alaniz spoke to the fifth graders and some of the Upper School science research students about her experiences with founding Pothawira International, which serves the community of Malawi by providing healthcare, education, and economic sustainability. Born in Malawi, Dr. Alaniz is currently an awarded surgeon in Houston specializing in OB-GYN Oncology. Maternal health is her passion, and students learned about her educational and medical journey.  Thank you, Dr. Alaniz, for sharing your wisdom with us!

BECOME A HOST FAMILY FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

Laguna Blanca FA's Host Family Program matches newly enrolled students with a Host Family who introduces them to all things Laguna. Beginning in May, Host Families are paired with 1-2 new families with new Laguna students around the same grade/age with similar interests. 

Is your family interested in hosting an international student in the new school year? A rising Grade 11 male student from Germany and a rising Grade 9 male student from China will be joining the Laguna community beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. Both families are willing to compensate for room and board.

Please email Joyce Balak if you are interested!

Did you miss this month's FA Learn @ Laguna event featuring Be Smart? Click here to check out the presentation about how smart firearm storage leads to family and community safety.

THIS WEEKEND!

GR. 7-12 SPRING MUSICAL SPAMALOT

Directed by Theater Instructor and Performing Arts Department Chair Dana Caldwell, seventh through twelfth grade students will bring Spamalot to the Spaulding stage this weekend. A whimsical and hilarious musical production filled with comedic brilliance and timeless satire, Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and the quest for the Holy Grail. Tickets are $12 for students and $15 for general admission. It's sure to have you whistling "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" all the way home!

You are invited to the annual Laguna Bowl at the Hope Ranch campus, hosted by the Family Association! Join us for an evening of live music featuring Midlife Crisis, with our very own parent Gabe Dalporto on guitar. This adult-only event is for parents, guardians, faculty, and staff to unwind and enjoy each other's company. Grab a glass of wine, beer, or cocktail, and indulge in tasty food, all available for purchase via cash or credit card.

Please join us on Wednesday, May 15 for an appreciation luncheon for everyone who has helped Laguna have a spectacular school year.

Thank you to this year's Chairs Dave Bradley '99 and Carter Thicke '15 for helping bring back this beloved tournament. We also thank Brian Bishop '97, General Manager of Glen Annie Golf Club, for his generosity and support.

LS Art Show & Spring Concert

5:15-6:45PM

Gr. 6 Spring Musical Oliver Jr.

6PM

FA Book Club (For Parents)

6PM

Upcoming dates, deadlines, reminders, and important logistical information by division.

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