TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Welcome and Orientation for all Gr. EK-4 students (10
–
11AM)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Gr. EK-4 First Day of School* (8:15AM)
*Noon Dismissal for EK/K this week
Locally Grown Kids Lunch begins at the Lower School on Wednesday, September 4.
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MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL OPENING DAY DETAILS
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OPENING DAY SCHEDULE
Students in grades 7, 8, and 9: bring laptops for Tech Training
GR. 7-12 ALL STUDENTS & NEW PARENTS
Arrive to Merritt Patio at 8:15AM
GR. 5 & 6 STUDENTS & PARENTS
Arrive to Homerooms at 8:15AM
8:30 AM
Welcome in Ruston Amphitheatre
8:45 AM
New Parent Q & A in the Library
MS/US Assemblies & Advisory
10:00 AM
Grades 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 Trip Meetings
Grade 8 Tech Training
10:45 AM
Grades 10 & 12 Dismissed
Grade 8 Dismissed to load bus to San Francisco
Grade 9 Tech Training
Grades 5, 6, 7 Games in the Quad
11:30 AM
Grades 5, 6, 9 Dismissed
Grade 7 Tech Training
12:15 PM
Grade 7 Dismissed
Bus Service & Locally Grown Kids Lunch for MS/US begins on Monday, September 9.
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GRADE 5
September 4
Welcome to the Nest
September 5-6
Ojai
GRADE 6
September 4-6
Ojai
GRADE 7
September 4-6
Santa Cruz Island
GRADE 8
September 3-6
San Francisco
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GRADE 9
September 4-6
Monterey
GRADE 10
September 4-6
Catalina
GRADE 11
September 3-6
Upper Colorado River
GRADE 12
September 4-6
El Capitan
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Trip details, departure and return times, packing lists, and additional forms are located on MYLAGUNA.
Click to log in
. Class trip questions? Contact
Tina Braniff
at 805.724.0878.
To start school and attend class trips, the following forms are required for each student:
- Student emergency form*
- Student health form*
- Class trip forms
All school forms were due
August 16
, but there's still time to get them in! Just log in to
MyLaguna
and click the link for Trip Forms. Once you complete them online, the forms will automatically be submitted via DocuSign.
*
Student emergency and health forms require only one parents' signature. For assistance with MyLaguna, email technology@lagunablanca.org.
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WELCOME TO THE NEST, NEW FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS!
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As we begin the 2019-20 school year, we are excited to welcome seven new faculty and staff members to the Laguna community!
NEW FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERS
(pictured L to R)
Sara Anna Fenu
Main Office Coordinator
Michelle Finck
Spanish Instructor
Francisco Haro
Grounds
Ellen Dameron
Administrative Assistant to Admissions Office
Lisa Vance
Second Grade Teacher
Palmer Hardy
Grade 1/2 Instructional Assistant
Andrew Wooden
(not pictured)
Interim Head of Upper School
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The Locally Grown Kids school lunch program will begin for the Lower School on Wednesday, September 4 and for the Middle and Upper Schools on Monday, September 9.
CLICK HERE
to learn more about the program, and
HERE
to register/download an order form.
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THERE'S STILL TIME TO SWOOP INTO SUMMER READING!
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Although summer is coming to a close, there's still time to sneak in one last book! At Laguna, there is suggested summer reading for students in Grades EK-4 and
required reading for students in Grades 5-12.
CLICK HERE
for a list of summer reading by grade level.
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US STUDENTS: SAVE THE DATE FOR MOVIE NIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 9!
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MOVIE TBD
Be sure to bring blankets and warm clothes!
The Parents' Auxiliary will also be there to sell hoodies, sweatpants, pajamas, etc.
We hope to see you there!
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JOIN US FOR COFFEE & SMALL BITES AT LAGUNA'S PARENT WELCOME COFFEE
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Please join the Parents' Auxiliary for its annual
Welcome Coffee
on Tuesday, September 10 from 9-11AM
under the cypress trees near the gym, located on the Hope Ranch campus.
It’s the perfect way to celebrate the start of the school year, meet new families, learn what is new for this school year, and catch up with friends while enjoying cappuccinos and lattes made with Pete's coffee. We hope to see you there!
Important Reminder:
All Class Parents should remain for an important orientation session immediately following the coffee. Please meet in the gym foyer at 11AM.
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KICK-OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR AT OUR FAMILY PICNIC ON THE GREEN!
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Join us for the annual Family Picnic on the Green on
Friday, September 13
from 5-7PM on the Hope Ranch campus!
Make an afternoon of it – cheer on the football team at their 3:30PM home game and stay to picnic and enjoy music afterwards.
This relaxing evening will feature tunes by Wall of Tom, food for purchase by Dave's Dogs, and complimentary dessert by
Here's the Scoop.
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SPIRIT OF LAGUNA JOGATHON & FAMILY FESTIVAL
IS ON OCTOBER 25!
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Click on the arrow above to learn about this year's exciting event!
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Laguna's school app, THE NEST, is designed to keep you connected and to help you access school information quickly and easily from your mobile device. THE NEST will provide you with the latest school happenings and contact information
—wherever you are. The online directory is one of our favorite features and the primary reason we created the app, making it easier than ever to quickly connect with other families and teachers.
APP HIGHLIGHTS
- Directory sorted by faculty/staff and by students
- A direct link to school news
- School & sports calendar
- A direct link to Laguna Links archives
- A link to MyLaguna
- Links to Laguna photos, video, and social media
- Call the school with the tap of a button
QUESTIONS?
Please email
Laguna Tech Support
with any login or password issues, general questions, or if you wish to make changes to your directory listing.
We hope you enjoy this convenient way of keeping up with school life while you’re on the go!
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CAITLIN GAINEY '19 IS PUBLISHED IN
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
MAGAZINE
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2019 Laguna grad
Caitlin Gainey is making waves in the scientific community!
Caitlin was recently published in
Scientific American magazine, the publication she worked with through Laguna’s Senior Project Program. Click the link below to read Caitlin’s article entitled “Racing toward Absolute Zero”—an investigative look into scientists’ quest to reach the coldest temperature possible, which is “crucial in understanding and uncovering a lot of unknowns in both quantum mechanics and physics in general.” ⠀⠀
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We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Caitlin as she continues her education at Yale this fall.
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Kick off the school year by cheering for the Owls! Check out each team's schedules below:
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BACK TO BASICS: LAGUNA BLANCA WILL TURN TO FRESH FACES FOR 2019 SEASON
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BY MITCHELL WHITE,
SB NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Although some of the faces have changed, the goal remains the same.
The Laguna Blanca football team will enter the 2019 season with a handful of new players, some of whom have yet to put on the shoulder pads for an actual live game. For head coach Shane Lopes, who enters his ninth season at the helm for the Owls, the next few weeks of practice will be used to help build cohesion and chemistry — all while fulfilling the school's core values.
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LAGUNA GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM IS ONE TO WATCH
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REPRINTED FROM
SB NEWS-PRESS
The Owls made the CIF's "Teams to Watch" list for Division 6 and figure to be title contenders this season in the Frontier League.
Natalie McCaffery '20, a second-team all-leaguer last year, leads a strong senior class that includes
Audrey Murphy and
Ella Delwiche, both of whom recieved honorable mention honors.
Other key returnees are junior setter
Annie Gabler, senior middle
Paige Levinson, senior outside
Bella Woodhouse, junior defensive specialist-liberos
Sophia Webster and
Bea Lujan, and senior opposite
Ainsley McGovern.
"I really like this group and think, when it's all said and done, we are going to be a very good team," coach Jason Donnelly said. "There's a ton of learning going on in our gym right now and the girls are responding really well."
Leading the newcomers is sophomore opposite
Lily Connor.
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MIDDLES SHOW THE WAY AS LAGUNA BLANCA CAPTURES CARDINAL CLASSIC
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BY DAVE LOVETON,
NOOZHAWK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Laguna Blanca rode the strong play of middle blockers
Paige Levinson '20 and
Ella Delwiche '20 to beat Cate School 25-19 in a one-set final on Saturday and claim the title of the first annual Cardinal Classic girls volleyball tournament, hosted by Bishop Diego.
The Owls (2-2) avenged a four-set loss to Windward one night earlier by edging the Wildcats in the semifinals, 25-22. Cate handed Chadwick its first loss in the other semifinal and finished second in the 11-team tourney, Windward and Chadwick tied for third and St. Bonaventure and Villanova Prep tied for fifth.
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MACY CHRISTAL IS FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
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THREE CHEERS for Laguna Blanca's Volleyball Standout
Macy Christal '20
who was named Female Athlete of the Week by the SB Athletic Round Table!
Macy led Laguna to the championship of the Bishop Diego Classic this past weekend with a team-best 25 kills in nine games. Earlier in the week, she had 10 kills in a match against Windward.
We're so proud of you, Macy!
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JOIN US AT UPCOMING COASTAL CLEANUP DAY!
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Get a jumpstart on your community service hours on
Saturday, September 21 by working to keep California's coastlines beautiful! Meet up with other Laguna volunteers at Hammonds/Miramar Beach!
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LADIES OF LAGUNA: RUN WITH US IN THE SHE. IS. BEAUTIFUL. RACE!
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Andra Wilson, Laguna's Physical Education teacher, has created a Laguna team called LADIES OF LAGUNA (LOL) so we can all meet up and start the race together—faculty, students, parents, and alumni! There is a 5K, 10K, and 10-mile run to match every fitness level.
We love that our local SHE. IS. BEAUTIFUL. RACE benefits Girls, Inc. of Santa Barbara, especially given Laguna’s close relationship with Girls Inc. as a back-up location for our Lower School students during Montecito evacuations.
Remember: when you sign up as an individual to do the race, make sure to register under the team name LOL!
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NAME: Andrew Wooden
POSITION AT LAGUNA: Interim Head of Upper School
What ONE word would others use to describe you?
Patient
Which emoji do you overuse?
🚲
I knew I wanted to work at Laguna when...
I met Rob Hereford.
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LOWER SCHOOL
MON 9/2
Labor Day
School Offices Closed
TUES 9/3
LS Welcome & Orientation (10-11AM)
WED 9/4
All Students Gr. EK-4 First Day of School
(8:15AM)
Locally Grown Kids Lunch Begins at LS
WED 9/4-FRI 9/6
Noon Dismissal for EK/K
MON 9/9
EK/K Begin Full Days
TUES 9/10
Parent Welcome Coffee Between Gym & Tennis Courts (9-11AM)
FRI 9/13
Family Picnic on the Green (5-7PM)
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
MON 9/2
Labor Day
School Offices Closed
TUES 9/3
All Students Gr. 5-12 Opening Day & Orientation (8:15AM)
See Class Trip Info Above
MON 9/9
Locally Grown Kids Lunch Begins at MS/US
Gr. 5-12 Ice Cream Social on Merritt Patio (2:30-2:50PM)
TUES 9/10
Parent Welcome Coffee Between Gym & Tennis Courts (9-11AM)
FRI 9/13
Family Picnic on the Green (5-7PM)
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UPPER SCHOOL
MON 9/2
Labor Day
School Offices Closed
TUES 9/3
All Students Gr. 5-12 Opening Day & Orientation (8:15AM)
See Class Trip Info Above
MON 9/9
Locally Grown Kids Lunch Begins at MS/US
Gr. 5-12 Ice Cream Social on Merritt Patio (2:30-2:50PM)
Upper School Movie Night on HR Campus (7PM)
TUES 9/10
Parent Welcome Coffee Between Gym & Tennis Courts (9-11AM)
FRI 9/13
Family Picnic on the Green (5-7PM)
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