NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, 1/16 IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY |
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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME OPENS THIS SATURDAY, 1/14 AT 3:30PM!
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PERFORMANCE DATES
Saturday, January 14 at 3:30PM*
Sunday, January 15 at 3:30PM*
*new times!
Spaulding Theatre
Due to this week's weather event, Friday's performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is CANCELLED. However, we are excited to share that the show will indeed go on this weekend on the Spaulding stage! Those with tickets for Friday's show will be automatically refunded through TicketLeap, and tickets will need to be purchased again for Saturday and Sunday performances. Please note that the Saturday and Sunday performances will now both take place at the new time of 3:30PM. Thank you for your understanding during this time and three cheers for our amazing cast and crew!
ABOUT THE PLAY
15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain. He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s slain dog, Wellington. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.
Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play. “This adaptation by the acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens is intensely, innately theatrical; it is also funny and extremely moving…resonates with quality.” — Telegraph (London). “…just terrific…a profoundly moving play about adolescence, fractured families, mathematics, colours and lights…dazzling.” — Independent (London). “A beautiful, eloquent, dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life.” — Evening Standard (London).
Please note the play includes mature themes and explicit language.
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GET YOUR TEDxLBS TICKETS TODAY!
LIVE STREAM TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
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TEDxLagunaBlancaSchool
February 1, 2023
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Join us for a parent education evening with Dr. Beth Weinstock, Founder of BirdieLight and mother who lost her son to Fentanyl poisoning.
Seating is limited and RSVP is required to attend this free event. Kindly click here to reply before January 27.
Please note that during community time on Friday, February 3, Dr. Weinstock will also be presenting to the entire Upper School (Grades 9-12) community.
ABOUT BIRDIELIGHT
BirdieLight saves lives by educating young people about the danger of unintentional fentanyl ingestion, and by empowering them with tools to detect fentanyl before they ingest.
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LOWER SCHOOL CONFERENCES ARE COMING |
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Mark Your Calendar!
Friday, January 27
Lower School Family/Teacher Conferences
No School for EK-4 Students
Child Care Available During Your Conference
Online Scheduler Details to Come
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LOWER SCHOOL DRESS DOWN DAY TOMORROW, 1/13 |
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Students may come dressed in items that celebrate their favorite sports team.
The Lower School occasionally designates “dress down” days when students do not need to follow the uniform dress code. On these days, students may wear their choice of shorts, nice blue jeans, leggings, pants, skirts, tops and/or dresses. T-shirts must be free of objectionable words or images and not be a typical undershirt. Athletic shoes of any color continue to be the required footwear for students. Pajama pants and other sleepwear are not normally permitted.
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TOMORROW: PIZZA FOR LUNCH! |
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As an expression of gratitude for the excellent Laguna Fund participation at our Lower School (100%!), a pizza lunch has been organized for students and faculty to enjoy on Friday, 1/13!
Families, please still plan on sending a regular lunch (hot lunch or packed) as the pizza will be an extra treat. We will have gluten/dairy-free and vegetarian options.
Thank you, Lower School families!
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THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE ERB EXAMS BEGIN NEXT WEEK |
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Third and Fourth grade students will have their Educational Records Bureau (ERB) exams next week, beginning Tuesday, January 17.
Families, here are steps you can take to help your child be best prepared for next week:
- Plan for your child to arrive on time to school during the testing session.
- Give your child a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast. Most of the exams are given in the morning. Please make sure that your child has enough sleep and the energy provided by a good morning meal.
- Help your child to take the assessments with confidence. Do not feel your child needs to study for the tests, and please do not put pressure on your child to answer each question correctly. These assessments are extremely challenging. Encourage your child not to worry if they do not know all the answers, and encourage your child to “do your best, try your hardest, and show what you know."
- Mrs. Green and Mrs. Richter will lighten homework during ERB testing to encourage sleep and give downtime after taking these challenging assessments.
- For students who are absent during ERB exams, we will work to have students take the exams when they return in-person, as long as the testing window is open. ERB exams close 2/25/23.
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LOWER SCHOOL FAMILY CONFERENCES |
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Online Scheduler Opens This Sunday, 1/15 at 12AM
Check your email inbox on Friday for instructions and details.
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SECOND GRADE ENJOYS CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN LUNCH WITH AP ENGLISH CLASS |
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Yesterday, Mrs. Vance's second grade class met Ms. Dryden's AP English class at California Pizza Kitchen. This exciting lunch was a culminating activity for the health and nutrition unit the second class completed with Science Teacher Ms. Butler, and it was also the springboard for their upcoming procedural writing projects. Students enjoyed a behind-the-scenes restaurant tour, including an interactive pizza-making demo from certified pizza chefs, and a glimpse into how their kitchens make delicious culinary magic happen. They discovered how a restaurant works from the inside out! Mrs. Vance's class will continue to partner with their buddies from Ms. Dryden's class again this year to embark on more adventures in language arts! |
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LOOKING AHEAD AT THE LOWER SCHOOL |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: School Closed
Monday, January 16
Gr. 3/4 ERB Testing
Tuesday, January 17 - Friday, January 20
Lower School Parent Conferences; No School for Students
Friday, January 27
Scholastic Book Fair, Lower School Pavilion
Monday, January 30 - Friday, February 3
Times TBD
Fourth Grade Field Trip to Watershed Resource Center
Monday, January 30
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NEXT WEEK'S ATHLETIC SCHEDULE |
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Come cheer on the Owls! All events listed will take place at home unless otherwise noted.
UPPER SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 17
Girls Varsity Soccer vs Dunn, 3PM
Wednesday, January 18
Boys Varsity Basketball vs Villanova Prep, 6PM
Saturday, January 21
Girls Varsity Soccer vs La Reina, 12PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 17
MS Girls Soccer vs Riviera Ridge, 3:45PM
MS Boys Basketball: Team Ryan vs Riviera Ridge, 3:45PM
MS Boys Basketball: Team Son vs Crane, 3:45PM at Crane
(1795 San Leandro Lane, Santa Barbara 93108)
MS Boys Basketball: Team Deux-el vs Riviera Ridge, 3:45PM at Riviera Ridge (2130 Mission Ridge, Santa Barbara 93103)
Thursday, January 19
MS Boys Basketball: Team Ryan vs Crane, 3:45PM at Crane
(1795 San Leandro Lane, Santa Barbara 93108)
MS Boys Basketball: Team Deux-el vs Mt Carmel, 3:45PM
GRADES 4 & 5
Wednesday, January 18
Grades 4/5 Girls Basketball vs Providence, 3:45PM at Providence Lower
(3225 Calle Pinon, Santa Barbara 93105)
Grades 4/5 Boys Basketball vs Crane, 3:45PM at Crane
(1795 San Leandro Lane, Santa Barbara 93108)
Friday, January 20
Grades 4/5 Girls Basketball vs Crane, 3:45PM at Crane
(1795 San Leandro Lane, Santa Barbara 93108)
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NEW SPORTS PHOTOS ARE HERE! |
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Monday, January 23 (6PM)
Eleventh Grade College Kickoff for students and parents with Laguna Blanca College Counseling in Spaulding Theatre.
Thursday, February 2 (6PM)
Navigating a Rapidly-Evolving Testing Landscape for the Class of 2025 and beyond. Presentation by Matty Steiner, Senior Director of Compass Education Group. This event for students and parents will be held via Zoom.
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LOOKING AHEAD
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ALL DIVISIONS
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LOWER SCHOOL
LS Dress Down Day
Friday, January 13
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: School Closed
Monday, January 16
Gr. 3/4 ERB Testing
Tuesday, January 17 - Friday, January 20
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: School Closed
Monday, January 16
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UPPER SCHOOL
US Drama Production
Saturday, January 14 - Sunday, January 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: School Closed
Monday, January 16
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