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February 1, 2023

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ONE WEEK UNTIL THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME OPENS!

PERFORMANCE DATES

Friday, January 13 at 7PM

Saturday, January 14 at 7PM

Sunday, January 15 at 5PM

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 that the play includes explicit language.

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ANNUAL ALUMNI COLLEGE PANEL PROVIDES MEANINGFUL GLIMPSE INTO COLLEGE LIFE

On Wednesday, January 4, we kicked off the New Year with a robust Alumni College Panel featuring the following Laguna graduates:

(Pictured from L to R)

Charlie Jacobs '20 – Cal Arts

George Nicks '22 – University of Rochester

Madeleine Nicks '22 – Vassar College

Frances Carlson – Pomona College

Mia Humberd-Hilf '20 – Columbia University

Izzy Sabino '19 – Cornell University

Lucy Cao '20 – UCLA

Upper School students and faculty attended an inspiring and motivating Q&A moderated by Head of Upper School Ms. Alkire. The shared sentiment of the group was how grateful they felt for their time at Laguna and how it prepared them well for college and enabled them to feel confident to write, study, and work collaboratively. Another shared comment was how much they appreciated the relationships they were able to develop with their teachers at Laguna and how it is much more difficult to authentically forge those relationships in college. The group encouraged current students to not feel too much pressure to pick the perfect school, as there are many options that could be a great fit for them. Thank you so much to our amazing alums for graciously sharing their time and wisdom with us this week!

Additional Alumni Attendees (pictured below)

Dare Fitzpatrick '22

Catie Fristoe '22

Molly Newell '22

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FAMILY ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

LUNCH VOLUNTEERS

MS/US Hot Lunch volunteers are needed on Thursdays from 11:50AM-12:40PM.

If Thursdays won't work and you are interested in helping on another day, please let us know.

Please contact Gaby Swinmurn or Debbie Popovich if you are able to help. Thank you!

GOLDEN OAK GALA 2023

If you are interested in helping with the Golden Oak Gala (March 4), please sign up here.

RUVNA EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

NOTE: If you inadvertently opted out from the school's emergency notification system, below is a link to re-subscribe. Please be reminded that this is a critical way the school will communicate in an emergency. Thank you!

CLICK HERE TO RE-SUBSCRIBE

HOW TO MODEL HEALTHY COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN

Click here to read an insightful article from Child Mind Institute about helping kids learn strategies for handling big emotions.

Painful feelings are unavoidable, but how we respond to them is a choice. And showing children how to cope effectively with uncomfortable emotions is one of the most important ways we can support their well-being and development.

READ MORE HERE

LOWER SCHOOL CONFERENCES ARE COMING

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

LOWER SCHOOL DRESS DOWN DAY NEXT FRIDAY

Students may come dressed in items that celebrate their favorite sports team.

LOWER SCHOOL STUDENT ID CARDS

Be on the lookout for your child’s ID card in their Friday Folder this week!

REMINDER: PLEASE LABEL YOUR SCHOOL ITEMS

We are still finding many jackets and water bottles left on campus that are unlabeled. Please take time to check your child’s items and add labels if necessary. We recommend using permanent markers or sew-in tags; stick-on tabs are not reliable. Unclaimed items will be donated to an area thrift store.

THE LION KING REHEARSALS BEGIN TODAY!

Please join us for The Lion King Kids, open to Grades EK-4

Rehearsals are every Thursday, 3:00-4:30pm

E-mail Ms. Markstrum if your child is interested

Participation is free!

A NOTE FROM MS. SMITH, AFTER SCHOOL CARE DIRECTOR

Happy New year, After School Care Families! Below I have included reminders and important updates for the After School Care program:

After School Care ends at 5:30PM. At that time, the expectation is that all parents have arrived.
If you arrive after 5:15PM, please park in the parking lot (rather than car line) and come to the designated location and sign out your child. Look for a sign in the lunch table area that will list the location.
To prioritize program cohesion and ongoing supervision, students cannot be picked up and then dropped off later during After School Care. Once picked up, students are signed out of After School Care for the remainder of that day.
As the days get dark earlier and it becomes much colder outside, expect to find us in the Library for sign-out.
On heavy rain days, you will typically find us indoors. Depending on the size of the group, After School Care will take place in the Library or the 3rd Grade classroom.
If you need to contact me before 3PM, please email jsmith@lagunablanca.org. During After School Care hours (3:30 - 5:30 PM), please call the After School Care cellphone number at 805.895.5025. I carry this cell phone with me at all times.

Thank you for your help in ensuring that the program runs smoothly! Please contact me with any questions.

LOOKING AHEAD AT THE LOWER SCHOOL

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

CARSON STEWART'S DOUBLE-DOUBLE POWERS LAGUNA BLANCA

By Barry Punzal, Noozhawk Sports Editor

Carson Stewart '25 recorded a double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds to power the Laguna Blanca boys basketball team to a 64-42 win over Newbury Park Adventist on Tuesday night.

The Owls shot 58% from the field and blew the game open in the second half.

Stewart shot 9 for 11 while center Eka Nayak '24 was 4 for 6 from the floor. He scored his eight points in the third quarter, most of them on pick and rolls with Michael Wang '23.

Wang scored 12 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists.

“Mike has done an outstanding job of leading our team this year,” said coach Phil Sherman.

He also praised the energy that juniors Spencer Hlavaty '24 and Ganden Walker '24 bring to the team.

Laguna Blanca is now 5-3 on the season.

NEXT WEEK'S ATHLETIC SCHEDULE

Come cheer on the Owls! All events listed will take place at home unless otherwise noted.

UPPER SCHOOL

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

Boys Basketball vs Hillcrest Christian, 5:30PM

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

Girls Soccer vs Wildwood, 1PM

Boys Soccer vs Wildwood, 1PM

Boys Basketball vs AGBU, 2:30PM

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

Boys Soccer vs Villanova Prep, 3PM

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

Boys Basketball vs Foothill Tech, 6PM

MIDDLE SCHOOL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

MS Boys Basketball: Team Deux-el vs Providence, 3:45PM

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11

MS Girls Soccer vs Notre Dame, 3:45PM

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

MS Girls Soccer vs Crane White, 3:45PM

MS Boys Basketball: Team Deux-el vs SB Middle School, 3:45PM at SBMS (1321 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara 93103)

^{GRADES 4 & 5}

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11

4/5 Girls Basketball vs Riviera Ridge, 3:45PM at Riviera Ridge (2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara 93103)

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.