LAGUNA BLANCA OPENS NEW SCIENCE CENTER |
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By Joanne Calitri, Montecito Journal
It’s open—and it’s beautiful.
On Monday, September 27, there was a ribbon-cutting and VIP guest reception for the new 5,500 square-foot Center for Science and Innovation at Laguna Blanca School’s Hope Ranch campus, which houses the Nakamura STEM Research and Innovation Lab, the updated Jackson Physics Labs, the Mosher Foundation Outdoor Classroom, Gainey Biology and Chemistry Lab, and the Hagerman Environmental Research Space.
Guests who funded the center included Shuji Nakamura, a Nobel Laureate and UCSB CREE Distinguished Professor in Materials Science, and his wife, Yuki; Jim Jackson of Montecito’s Ann Jackson Family Foundation; Ed and Sue Birch of The Mosher Foundation; Tracy and Michael Bollag; and Elisabeth Fowler, co-chair of the fundraising campaign and recently named Philanthropist of the Year. Sue, a former Laguna Blanca teacher, opened the school’s first computer science lab in the 1980s. Jackson at his Physics Lab shared, “The campus improved their science facility to offer a broader array of programs, and our family is proud to support it now and in the future.”
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BE RECOGNIZED ON THE 2021 SPIRIT OF LAGUNA
COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT! DEADLINE IS 10/6
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Make your leadership gift or pledge to the Laguna Fund at any of the Parliament of Owls levels ($2,500+) by Wednesday, October 6, and your family or business name will grace this year’s Spirit of Laguna commemorative t-shirt! You’ll receive t-shirts for your family, invitations to special leadership donor events throughout the school year, and our heartfelt appreciation!
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Students: please remember to bring face masks and water bottles to campus each day.
Parents: 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 ([email protected]). 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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IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER PICTURE DAY
PHOTO PACKAGES
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If your child did not turn in a photo order form this week, it's not too late to place an order!
To order online, click the 'order online' button below and be sure to write "LBS" in the note area as well as the student’s name, grade, and package A or B.
If you would like to pay via check, please fill out the linked form(s) below and turn in your check and completed form to either the Montecito or Hope Ranch Main Office.
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THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL PA FOR A LOVELY TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY! |
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Thank you to our amazing PA, who spoiled us on both campuses on Thursday with delicious Faculty Appreciation breakfast spreads!
Special thanks to Miriam Cislo, Michelle Kobashi, and Bill Leitner on the Lower School campus and Tricia Anderson and Leslie Hucko on the Hope Ranch campus for providing such a treat for us all. We are so grateful!
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MISS THIS WEEK'S PA LUNCH & LEARN? CHECK OUT THE RECORDING |
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If you missed the Lunch & Learn this week, there is valuable information with a link to the meeting on the Parents’ Auxiliary Resource Board, which can be found in MyLaguna under the Resource tab. Hear from school leaders and learn tips about the best ways to navigate communications throughout the year in the recorded meeting. |
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UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO
MOCK TRIAL'S IN-PERSON MEETING NEXT WEEK
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 | 5:00-6:30PM
HR CAMPUS LIBRARY
Open to students in Grades 9-12
- Experience what criminal case lawyers and witnesses actually do in the courtroom
- Connect with Attorney Coaches who will work with you over the next few months
- One (1) evening per week commitment
- Occasional scrimmages with other schools
- Looks great on college applications!
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CHECK OUT THE LIST OF STUDENT-LED CLUBS FOR 2021-22! |
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Interested in joining one of the clubs below or have any questions? Reach out to Dean of Students Blake Dorfman. Clubs are open to students in Grades 5-12. |
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Garden Club
Meditation Club
The Book Club
Laguna Blanca Financial Investment Club
Seinfeld Club
Alex’s Lemonade
The Arts Club
Rainbow Spectrum Club
Environmental Club
Asian Student Union
Laguna Blanca Marine Biology Club
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Running For Charity Club
Sock Club
Los Padres National Forest Club
Jewelry Making Club
Skate Club
Junior State of America (JSA)
Y4DR(Youth For Direct Relief)
Oasis Club
Fellowship of Faith
Cancer Awareness Club
International Student Club
Swole Swoop
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Laguna Visual Art Teacher Dug Uyesaka and his adorable pup, Palmer, are featured in a new book entitled "Santa Barbara Artists and Their Dogs," which was created by The Art Council of the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art and highlights the natural bond between dogs and artists. A portrait of them will also be on display in an exhibition through December 18 in the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art's downstairs gallery along with other artists and their dogs.
Kerrie Smith, creative director of “Santa Barbara Artists and Their Dogs” and Arts Council president, spearheaded the creation of the book, which includes portraits of each of the 70 artists with their canine companions as well as short, touching and often humorous essays.
“We hope we inspire readers to adopt a dog and enjoy the love and affirmation that comes from being one of the pack,” Larson says.
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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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Chilly weather will be with us for a while, so be sure to label all outerwear that comes to school with your child. The Lower School lost & found box contains many uniform sweaters and jackets that have no identifying label, along with plenty of non-uniform and unlabeled items. Remind your child to retrieve outerwear (usually taken off during P.E. and recess) when their playing time ends.
Thank you!
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING LOWER SCHOOL
BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT!
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We had a wonderful time sharing our Lower School program and connecting with our families last week! Many thanks to our Parents’ Auxiliary representatives for providing the delicious food! |
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NEXT WEEK'S HOME ATHLETIC SCHEDULE |
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Come cheer for the Owls next week at the following home athletic events. GO OWLS!
Tuesday, October 5
MS Girls Volleyball vs Santa Barbara MS (3:45PM)
MS Boys Soccer vs Santa Barbara MS (3:45PM)
Wednesday, October 6
4/5 Grade Co-Ed Soccer vs Crane (3:45PM)
Thursday, October 7
MS Girls Volleyball vs Crane (3:45PM)
MS Boys Soccer vs Crane (3:45PM)
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LAGUNA OWLS HIT THE WATER! |
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Last weekend, Myles Hazen ’22 and Hudson Mayfield ’23 represented Laguna Blanca in Long Beach at the Cressy Qualifier in the Laser. The competition hosted over 40 high schoolers from the western United States. Go Owls!
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NEXT WEEK'S COLLEGE REP SCHEDULE |
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 4
Reed College
University of Utah
Occidental College
12:10PM in College Counseling Office
Boston University
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5
University of Richmond
8:30AM in College Counseling Office
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Marist College
Lake Forest College
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
Claremont McKenna College
Scripps College
Students can sign up for these visits via SCOIR.
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ELEVENTH GRADE COLLEGE COUNSELING ZOOM PROGRAM IS NEXT WEEK |
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"Getting Ready for the College Search"
Wednesday, October 6 (6-7PM)
via Zoom
Eleventh Grade Parents are invited to join the College Counseling office on the evening of October 6 for a special Zoom program, which will outline Laguna's process for juniors and address any questions you may have.
Topics that will be covered include:
- SAT/ACT: How do I best prepare? Are these tests going away?
- GPAs, Schedule Strength, Activities, and Volunteering: what matters most to colleges?
- How to Use the Summer
- Building a Tentative College List
- Do I need an outside college counselor?
Joining us on October 6 will be a panel of college admissions officers—the very people who read Laguna’s applications each year. Most of the program will feature your questions, so please let us know what’s on your mind!
We hope to see you there!
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PRACTICE ACT AND SAT TEST OPPORTUNITIES COMING WITH REVOLUTION PREP |
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In the new era of test-optional and test-blind admission, does it still make sense to prepare for the SAT or ACT? Laguna thinks so. Finding which test is right for you and preparing for at least a year could still pay dividends, whether in admission, scholarships, entry to special programs, or perhaps some combination of all three. We’ve partnered with Revolution Prep to offer free diagnostic/practice testing to all Laguna students. Each practice test will take place online.
SAT
Saturday, October 16 & 23
9AM-1PM
ACT
Saturday, October 16 & 23
9AM-1PM
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HAPPY FALL!
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OCT 8 & 11
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Friday, October 8
Professional Development Day for Faculty and Staff
School Offices Open
Monday, October 11
Indigenous Peoples' Day
School Offices Closed
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LOOKING AHEAD
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ALL DIVISIONS
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LOWER SCHOOL
October 6
Deadline to get on Spirit of Laguna t-shirt
October 8-11
Fall Break, No School for Students
October 18-22
All-School Spirit Week
October 22
Spirit of Laguna: Jogathon & Family Festival
October 26
Lower School Picture Day Make-ups and Retakes
November 5
Grades EK-4 Teacher Conferences; No School for Students
November 11
Faculty In-Service Day; No School for Students
November 22-26
Thanksgiving Break, School Closed
December 20-31
Winter Break, School Closed
January 3
Faculty Professional Development, No School for Students
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
October 6
Deadline to get on Spirit of Laguna t-shirt
October 8-11
Fall Break, No School for Students
October 18-22
All-School Spirit Week
October 22
Spirit of Laguna: Jogathon & Family Festival
October 27
Gr. 5-8 Picture Day Make-ups and Retakes
November 5
Grade 5 Teacher Conferences; No School for Students
November 11
Faculty In-Service Day; No School for Students
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UPPER SCHOOL
October 2
SAT
October 4
Mock Trial Meeting for interested students
October 6
Deadline to get on Spirit of Laguna t-shirt
October 6
Gr. 11: Getting ready for the college search on Zoom
October 8-11
Fall Break, No School for Students
October 13
Gr. 10-11 PSAT
SAT for Gr. 12 Laguna Students Only
October 18-22
All-School Spirit Week
October 22
Spirit of Laguna: Jogathon & Family Festival
October 23
US Homecoming Dance
October 27
Gr. 9-12 Picture Day Make-ups and Retakes
November 5
Gr. 6-12 Student-Led Conferences
November 11
Faculty In-Service Day; No School for Students
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