THE SIXTH GRADE SPRING MUSICAL IS TONIGHT! |
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Tam Lin
Thursday, May 25 | 6-7PM
Spaulding Theatre
Free Admission
All are invited to attend!
Director: Dana Caldwell
Vocal Director: Alyssa Morhardt
Choreographer: Kateri Ransom
Technical Director: Zack Lillie-Liberto
Crew: Shaia Engel '27, Cooper Green '27
Performers: Sixth Grade Performing Arts Foundations, Class of 2029
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LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SAT COURSE |
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We still have three spaces available for Grade 10-11 students to attend this Summer SAT Course held at Laguna. The class runs over 10 sessions between July 10-21 with a proctored diagnostic test on Saturday, July 22. Email Dr. Tidey to sign up! |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO URSULA CHAN ON RECEIVING HER MASTER'S AND GRADUATING WITH HONORS |
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This week Ursula Chan, our Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, received her Master's with honors in American Studies from Cal State Fullerton. For her exit requirement, she chose to do the comprehensive exams which focused on three subject fields: Race and Ethnicity, Institutions and Ideals, and Childhood, Youth, and Education. She was unanimously selected by the faculty in her department to be the MA student speaker at the CSUF commencement ceremony which was on Tuesday, May 23.
Congratulations Ms. Chan!
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BROOKE GREEN SITS DOWN WITH THE MONTECITO JOURNAL
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Be sure to check out the interview in this week's Montecito Journal featuring our new Head of Lower School Brooke Green. We are so fortunate to have her at the helm of our Lower School starting July 1! |
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MISSED THE BEAUTY & THE BEAST PERFORMANCE? WE'VE GOT YOU!
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GR. 7-8 GET YOUR DANCING SHOES READY FOR TOMORROW! |
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Students in Grades 7 & 8 are invited to attend this fun, year-end event! Tickets are $20, and can be purchased from Ms. Valentine. |
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OUR BOOK FAIR STARTS NEXT WEEK |
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May 30 (preview) - June 2
7:30-9AM and 2:30-4PM
Hope Ranch Campus Middle School
The book fair will be selling books for Grades 5-12 students, and all purchases will benefit the school. You can set up your child's eWallet ahead of time. We are also looking for volunteers.
Happy (Summer) Reading!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL TALENT SHOW & FUNDRAISER IS
NEXT WEEK
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Friday, June 2 | 5-7PM
Grades 5-8
Come and cheer on your classmates and create a supportive and uplifting atmosphere! All of our Middle School community, including parents and families, are invited to attend. All proceeds from food sales will be donated to the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation to build an inclusive playground in Santa Barbara.
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIOR FAMILIES |
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KINDERGARTEN FAIRY TALE STEM DAY |
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Ms. Delwiche's Kindergarten class had a fun day dressing up and working on their projects during their Fairy Tale STEM Day on Friday, May 19. |
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FIRST GRADERS READ OVER 1,000 BOOKS! |
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First Grade recently surpassed their goal (reading 1,000 books as a whole class) on Epic, an online library. They reached this goal primarily by researching animals and their habitats in their thematic units. This includes ocean, polar, forest, wetlands, and rainforest habitats.
In their latest rainforest unit, students were proud to share their improved reading skills with a reader’s theatre performance of “The Great Kapok Tree.” They were encouraged to collaborate, increase fluency, and boost public speaking and active listening skills. Each student chose an animal from the rainforest, researched it, and created an informative brochure to share with staff and parents. Their enthusiasm and joy of reading is a beautiful sight.
Way to go First Grade!
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AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS COLLABORATE WITH SECOND GRADERS |
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Victoria Dryden's AP English Language class joined Lisa Vance's Second Grade class on Tuesday, May 23 to help her students fine-tune their storybook writing projects. They turned the Second Grade classroom into the Lucky Laguna Owls Publishing Company. Everyone worked together to refine text, draft About the Author pages, and brainstorm ideas for illustrations.
We love the cross-grade-level collaboration!
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FOURTH GRADE LEADERS SHINE ON THE LOWER SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL |
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Congratulations to Fourth Grade students Sophy, Rio, David, and Natana for their inspiring leadership on our Lower School student council! The team successfully partnered with Art Instructor Ms. Guay to finalize a second Buddy Bench, which will be unveiled at our final Tecolote Tuesday assembly. In addition, they organized a party for the Big/Little Buddy groups and planned a Lower School "dress down day" in May, including a "shoe free" afternoon for the fourth grade. Inspired by their time at the Lower School, they also collaborated with the faculty to organize a special "Fourth Grade Farewell" on our last day of school together.
The purpose of Lower School Student Council is to add another inclusive leadership opportunity for our Lower School students, specifically for our fourth grade “seniors” on campus. Serving on Student Council also helps our Owls hone their leadership skills as part of Laguna’s programming. All fourth graders serve on the Student Council, rotating in terms throughout the year.
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TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO CHECK OUT LIBRARY BOOKS! |
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The last day to check out books is tomorrow Friday, May 26. All library books are due next Friday, June 2. Our librarians will include a list in your child’s Friday Folder if they have any books to return. Lost or damaged books? Please contact Mrs. Riley (EK-1) or Mrs. Downing (2-4) for replacement options. |
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BUY YOUR LION KING TICKETS TODAY |
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SATURDAY, JUNE 3 & SUNDAY, JUNE 4 | 3PM
SPAULDING THEATRE | HOPE RANCH CAMPUS
Tickets NOW AVAILABLE: $12
The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale!
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Tuesday, June 6
3.15-4.30PM
This informal event will be an opportunity for rising Fifth Grade students and families (new and returning to Laguna) to meet Fifth Grade teachers and fellow families, preview the classrooms, enjoy snacks, and have some fun in the Middle School Quad in Hope Ranch.
Kindly RSVP to Ms. Valentine our Middle School Advisory Coordinator if you and your child plan to attend.
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LOWER SCHOOL FIELD DAY FUN IS COMING! |
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Mark your calendars! The Field Day fun begins at 1PM Wednesday, June 7, on the Lower School campus. Special t-shirts will be sent home for students to wear during this track and field event. Student teams will compete in a variety of activities such as the 4x100 relay, Velcro targets, sack race, and more.
Additional details to come!
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THE LS CLOSING CEREMONY IS ON JUNE 8 |
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Lower School families are invited to celebrate the school year and our fourth grade students’ flight up to fifth grade! |
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LOOKING AHEAD AT THE LOWER SCHOOL |
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Memorial Day/School Closed
Monday, May 29
Fourth Grade Attends Seventh Grade Leadership Conference, Hope Ranch
Tuesday, May 30
Fourth Grade Field Trip to Santa Cruz Island
Wednesday, May 31
Last Day to Return Library Books
Friday, June 2
The Lion King, Hope Ranch, Spaulding Theatre
Saturday, June 3 & Sunday, June 4
Fourth Graders "Fly Up to Fifth Grade" on Hope Ranch Middle School Campus
Tuesday, June 6
Lower School Field Day
Wednesday, June 7
Lower School Closing Ceremony
Thursday, June 8
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SENIOR THOMAS COUVILLION TOPS THE LONG LIST OF SPRING ALL-LEAGUE HONOREES |
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Congratulations to Senior Thomas Couvillion '23 (pictured left) on earning both Tri-Valley League Boys Volleyball Player of the Year and First-Team All-League honors. Pictured with him is Jack Shiebler ’22 who was recognized with the same honors one year ago. Listed below are Laguna's All-League honorees from the spring season.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Senior Thomas Couvillion (Player of the Year and First Team), Senior Kincade Avery (First Team), Sophomore Tyson Deveze (First Team), Junior Ganden Walker (Second Team), Sophomore Liam Knezevic (Second Team), Senior Caden Weaver (Honorable Mention), Junior Drew Levinson (Honorable Mention)
GIRLS BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Senior Lola Hall (Second Team), Senior Fiona Hernandez (Second Team), Sophomore Danica Rux (Honorable Mention), Sophomore Cyanne Blabey (Honorable Mention)
BOYS TENNIS: Senior Kent Dunn (Honorable Mention), Senior Aden Meisel (Honorable Mention)
BOYS GOLF: Sophomore Mason Siegel (First Team), Senior Michael Wang (Second Team), Sophomore Jules Leclercq (Second Team), Sophomore Ryan Kim (Honorable Mention)
BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMING: Junior Kendall Keshen (First Team), Sophomore Rio Valle (Second Team)
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD: Freshman Kira Rameson (First Team), Junior Elyse Weaver (Honorable Mention)
Congratulations to all and GO OWLS!
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Thank you to all who have RSVP’d for the Upper School Athletics Banquet. If you have yet to respond and would like to attend, please sign up below. Come out and recognize our athletes, teams, seniors, and coaches. Go Owls! |
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HELP KIDS NAVIGATE THE WORLD OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE |
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Discover ways to explore the latest Artificial Intelligence tech with children and guide them on how to use these new tools responsibly. |
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Anxiety affects more than 1-in-10 children and adolescents. As parents, caregivers, and educators, we can be a part of the problem. But we are also the biggest part of the solution. Find out how to support children and adolescents in an age of anxiety. The webinar will be held Wednesday, May 31 at 2.30PM, and a recording will be available for those who register.
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LOOKING AHEAD
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ALL DIVISIONS
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LOWER SCHOOL
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day
School Closed
Tuesday, May 30
Gr. 4 attends Gr. 7 Leadership Conference
Hope Ranch
Wednesday, May 31
Gr. 4 Field Trip to Santa Cruz Island
Friday, June 2
Last Day to Return Library Books
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thursday, May 25
Gr. 6 Spring Musical
Friday, May 26
Gr. 7-8 Middle School Dance
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day
School Closed
Tuesday, May 30
Book Fair begins
Tuesday, May 30
Gr. 7 Leadership Conference
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UPPER SCHOOL
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day
School Closed
Tuesday, May 30
Book Fair begins
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