Congratulations to the cast and crew of Mamma Mia! for three amazing nights of sold-out performances! The show-stopping musical was recorded and will be shared soon. Until then, relive this lively romantic comedy through pictures at the link below. |
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COVID TESTING RETURNS TO EARL WARREN
Our partner testing company, Aptitude, has moved back to the Earl Warren Showgrounds, located at 3400 Calle Real. Testing hours are 9AM-4:45PM Monday-Friday and 9AM-1:45PM Saturday and Sunday.
COVID SYMPTOM MONITORING
Thank you for continuing to monitor your child for the following COVID-like symptoms and swiftly reporting positive COVID test results to:
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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EXPLORE EXCITING SUMMER @ LAGUNA AFTERNOON SPORTS & FITNESS CAMPS |
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Did you know that this summer, the fun doesn't have to stop when the camp day ends? Summer @ Laguna is now offering select sports and fitness afternoon camps, which can be the perfect way to extend your camper's day of fun while exploring a new sport in a low-pressure environment or honing skills in a sport they already love. With a variety of sports offered over the summer, your child has the opportunity to receive high-level instruction from some of the best coaches in town.
On our Hope Ranch campus, we offer an afternoon soccer program and have partnered with Next Level Sports to bring you basketball and flag football camps. Additionally, we are teaming up with coaches and players from SBCC to bring you volleyball, as well as trainers from Killer B Fitness to provide your camper with an overall understanding and passion for foundational sports training.
At our Montecito location, we have a coaching staff specifically geared toward working with our youngest campers. They are excited to introduce a variety of sports each week. Your camper is sure to fall in love with this afternoon sports program.
Check out our afternoon sports/fitness camps today and sign up early to ensure you get a spot and the best deal possible. (Fees will increase 2 weeks prior to the start of each camp.)
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CELEBRATE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH |
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A great way to celebrate and acknowledge Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is by reading literature with meaningful and diverse representation of AAPI people. The scope of representing the entirety of AAPI diversity is too large to fit into four suggestions, and we do not suggest that these four books account for the great diversity that exists within Asia. These books feature stories of different ethnic backgrounds, diverse family structures, intergenerational relationships, a multitude of passions, and positive messaging about our differences and similarities.
While we only choose four books to introduce to our libraries, we have so many more stories for our students to explore. Just ask the librarian! We hope you can either check these stories out from our school libraries or purchase them and add them to your own library. Diversifying our libraries and literature is important when we are learning about the world we live in, where we come from, and different people and cultures we will interact with.
Happy reading!
Ursula Chan and Anna Alldredge
Below are links to Chaucer’s Books and Amazon.
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LOWER SCHOOL
Asian-Americans Who Inspire Us, Analiza Quiroz Wolf
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Finding Junie Kim,
Ellen Oh
Amal Unbound, Aisha Saeed
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UPPER SCHOOL
They Called Us Enemy, George Takei
Last Night at the Telegraph Club, Malinda Lo
Tahira in Bloom, Farah Heron
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LAGUNA'S STUDENT GARDEN CLUB HOSTING GARDEN DAY ON MAY 7 |
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On Saturday, May 7, the Student Garden Club will be working on the raised vegetable gardens behind Spaulding Theatre. With 5 garden beds, 2+ pots, a hose, and a beautiful view, volunteers will turn the space into its very best!
Gardening will take place from 8AM-12PM. Come on by at whatever time works for you! No guarantee donuts will last the entire workday.
The club needs all the help they can get; please bring yourself, siblings, parents, children, family, and friends.
All are welcome!
RSVPs are appreciated for supplies, sweets, and allergies, but are not required.
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MAGIC MOUNTAIN SPRING TRIP DAY DETAILS |
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Grades 8-12 will spend the day at Magic Mountain next Friday, May 13!
For the morning departure to the park, all students should arrive at the gym parking lot to board the buses (times are below).
We will offer an afternoon drop-off location in Carpinteria at Casitas Plaza near the IHOP for families who request this option. There will be faculty members to chaperone at this location. If you would like to pick up your child in Carpinteria, please complete this questionnaire no later than Friday, May 6. All students who do not complete this form will be dropped off at Hope Ranch following the field trip.
Departure and Arrival Times for May 13
Grades 8-11
- Depart: 8:30AM from Laguna Blanca gym parking lot (arrive no later than 8AM)
- Arrive back to Laguna: Approximately 6:15PM (Carpinteria: 5:45PM)
Grade 12
- Depart: 9AM from Laguna Blanca gym parking lot (arrive no later than 8:30AM)
- Arrive back to Laguna: Approximately 6:45PM
We look forward to a fun day of roller coasters and smiles!
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THANK YOU, FAMILIES, FOR A SPECIAL FACULTY/STAFF APPRECIATION DAY! |
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Yesterday after school, faculty and staff were treated to a festive meal of tacos, sweets, and margaritas at the Lower School campus!
Special thank you to Miriam Cislo, Yumi Bollag, Leslie Hucko, Michelle Kobashi, and Bill Leitner for your thoughtful planning that made the afternoon so special!
Thank you, also, to the Asher family for the delicious breakfast and lunch spreads on the Hope Ranch campus. We are so grateful!
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LOOKING FOR A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS! |
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The Family Association still has a few more spots left for next year’s volunteer slate. Please sign up here to express interest in serving as:
- VP School Spirit and Athletics (Board position)
- VP Family Interest Groups (Board position)
- Lunch Service Leader (LS/MS/US)
- Host Family Coordinator (MS)
- Host Family
No previous experience is required! Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet other Laguna families and help enhance your students’ Laguna experience!
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON IS ON MAY 17 |
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Please join us on Tuesday, May 17 at 11:30AM for an appreciation luncheon for everyone who has helped Laguna have a spectacular school year.
Whether you volunteered your time, supported the school financially, or cheered for the Owls during a sporting event—we couldn’t have done it without you!
Enjoy a delicious lunch, hear updates from our Family Association Board, and mingle with friends.
Kindly RSVP here by Friday, May 13.
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIOR FAMILIES |
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Please mark the following important dates on your calendar:
SENIOR SEND-OFF
Thursday, May 12
2:10-2:50PM
Ruston Amphitheater
PRE-PROM PARTY FOR SENIORS
Saturday, May 14
5-6:15PM
The Fowler Home
PROM
Saturday, May 14
6:30-10PM
Riviera Park
SENIOR PROJECT SCHEDULE
May 16 - 20: Week 1
May 23 - 27: Week 2
May 31 - June 3: Week 3
June 6-9: Senior Project Rehearsals
June 13 & 14: Senior Project Presentations
UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY
Friday, June 10
10-11:30AM
Ruston Amphitheatre
*Families will be contacted if their child is an award recipient
SENIOR TO ALUMNI LUNCH
Tuesday, June 14
11:30AM-1:30PM
Merritt Patio
COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL
Tuesday, June 14
12:30-2:30PM
Merritt Patio
COMMENCEMENT
Wednesday, June 15
Senior Class Photo: 3-3:30PM next to Library
88th Commencement Ceremony: 4-7PM in Ruston Amphitheater
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More event details below and forthcoming. |
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SENIOR SEND OFF IS ON MAY 12 |
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On Thursday, May 12, the Class of 2022 will complete their last day of academic classes on campus and depart for their senior projects in the weeks before graduation. Senior families and students in Grades 5-11 are invited to attend this very special assembly at the end of the school day (2:10-2:50PM) in Ruston Amphitheater.
This “Senior Send-off” Assembly will provide us with a time to celebrate our seniors, share some memories and reflections about them as a class, and have them depart from campus together one last time. These are the milestone moments for which gathering is both special and important. Following the “Send-Off,” the senior class is invited to gather for pictures in the senior quad in front of the Senior Wall.
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Juniors and seniors, it’s time to buy your prom tickets!
Prom takes place on Saturday, May 14 at Riviera Park from 6:30-10pm. Tickets are $75 each with dinner included. Only juniors and seniors may attend with a guest.
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SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO A
PRE-PROM CELEBRATION
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Edison has notified us of routine maintenance that will be performed in the Hope Ranch area on Thursday, May 12. Please note that an internet outage, including phones and MyLaguna, is possible from 11AM-3PM on both campuses.
An additional power outage is scheduled from Friday, May 13 at 10PM to Saturday, May 14 at 6AM. Servers may be down on Saturday from 4-10AM, which will cause a login outage.
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O.W.L. TEACHER HIGHLIGHTS |
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First Grade Teacher Kelli Clifford partners with universities for unique learning opportunities. Kelli’s first grade students are acting as consultants for a Stanford University course titled Writing, Rhetoric, and Picture Books. Go Owls, and Go Cardinal!
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Sixth Grade/TEDx Teacher Allison Armstrong uses PBL simulations and bundled learning targets in her classroom. Allison’s sixth grade archaeological PBL combines academic skills related to cultural awareness, categories of civilization, public speaking, and research.
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Upper School Humanities Teacher James Savage utilizes outdoor learning spaces and Socratic seminar. James uses nature as a learning tool, taking his Introduction to Philosophy students to outdoor learning spaces in order to facilitate student-led debates and discussions.
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SECOND GRADE EXPLORES THE MOXI MUSEUM |
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The second grade classes enjoyed an exciting visit to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation on Wednesday. Students engaged in a variety of hands-on, multisensory experiences which support their science and LEGO engineering curriculum and further encourage inquiry-based learning in science, technology, and the arts.
Favorite exhibits included the speed track, fantastic forces courtyard, and the rooftop interactive water feature.
"It was such a blast being able to laugh and extend our learning away from the classroom!" says Second Grade Teacher Lisa Vance.
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LAGUNA BLANCA'S KENDALL KESHEN, CATIE FRISTOE MAKE DIVISION 4 SWIM FINALS |
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By Barry Punzal, Noozhawk Sports Editor
Laguna Blanca swimmers Kendall Keshen '24 and Catie Fristoe '22 advanced out of the prelims and will compete in the CIF-SS Division 4 championship finals on Saturday in Mission Viejo.
Keshen, a sophomore, won the 200 IM and finished third in the 100 breaststroke at Monday's prelims. Her time in the 200 IM was 2:14.38 and she went 1:09.43 in the breaststroke.
Fristoe, a senior, finished second in the 100 breaststroke in 1:08.84 and placed fifth in the 100 freestyle in 57.38.
Way to go, Kendall and Catie!
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LAGUNA BLANCA WINS IN DIVISION 5 |
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By Dennis Moran, Noozhawk Correspondent
The doubles teams won eight of nine sets to lead the Laguna Blanca boys tennis team to a 15-3 win over visiting Chaffey on Wednesday in a second-round CIF-SS Division 5 match.
The Owls improve to 12-2 on the season and play at Schurr in a second-round match on Friday.
The team of Kai Suzuki '22 and Cody Busch-Weiss '23 won a 7-5 decision over Chaffey’s No. 1 team and followed with a pair of 6-1 victories.
The senior/freshman combo Ben Rodgers and Davis Ohanian continued their strong play, beating the top two teams from Chaffey 6-2, 6-0, before senior George Nicks took over for Ohanian in the third round for a 6-1 win.
Sophomores Mason Berg and Jake Gidney went 2-1 on the day.
Senior Owen Pryor finished 2-0 on the day from the top singles slot in the lineup, while junior Kent Dunn was 2-1, including a win over the Chaffey #1.
Junior Aden Meisel slotted back into the singles lineup for the first time in a few weeks and collected a 6-0, 6-1, 6-0 sweep on the day.
GO OWLS!
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THOMAS COUVILLION, GANDEN WALKER LEAD LAGUNA BLANCA ATTACK IN CIF QUARTERFINAL WIN AGAINST HILLCREST |
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By Dennis Moran, Noozhawk Correspondent
A perfectly executed game plan Wednesday, 5/4 put Laguna Blanca in the CIF-SS Division 3 semifinals with a 3-1 quarterfinal win over Hillcrest at home, on set scores of 24-26, 25-19, 25-15, 25-20.
The Owls, now 19-4 on the season, host Royal, 20-6, Saturday in a semifinal match.
Thomas Couvillion '23 and Ganden Walker '24 led the Owls in kills, with 16 and 15, respectively. Couvillion added eight digs and three blocks, and Walker seven digs.
“The boys executed the game plan perfectly from start to finish,” Laguna Blanca coach Jason Donnelly said. “Even after dropping a close first game, we stayed composed, stuck to the plan and played really well to earn a trip to the semis.”
Jack Shiebler '22 came up big with 50 assists, 13 digs and two blocks. Freddie Russell '22 added 10 kills and four blocks, and Miles Sedlin '22 13 digs.
“We played against two elite outside hitters and did a great job keeping them in check. Miles Sedlin played some phenomenal defense and got us going in transition.
“Thomas Couvillion and Ganden Walker took some big swings tonight on the left side and Drew Levinson '24 played really well on the right side. It was a great team win."
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UPPER SCHOOL
Saturday, May 7
Boys Varsity Volleyball: CIF-Southern Section Division 3 Semifinals vs Royal (Simi Valley) HS
6PM at Laguna (ticket information coming soon)
MIDDLE/LOWER SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 10
Gr. 7/8 Co-Ed Flag Football vs Mt. Carmel
3:45PM at Laguna
Wednesday, May 11
Gr. 4/5/6 Co-Ed Flag Football vs Providence
3:45PM at Laguna
GO OWLS!
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LOOKING AHEAD
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ALL DIVISIONS
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LOWER SCHOOL
May 12
Battle of the Books
May 17
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
May 19
Lower School Art Show (5:15PM); Spring Concert (6PM)
May 23
Fourth Grade Field Trip to Santa Cruz Island
May 25
Fourth Grade Citizenship Breakfast
May 30
Memorial Day
School Closed
June 2
Willy Wonka Rehearsal in Spaulding (3-5PM)
June 3
Willy Wonka Rehearsal in Spaulding (3-5PM)
June 4
Willy Wonka Tech Rehearsal (9AM-3PM)
June 5
Willy Wonka: 1PM Call Time and 3PM Show
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
May 7
Student Club Garden Day in HR
May 12
Senior Send-off Assembly
May 13
Gr. 5-12 Spring Trip Day
May 17
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
May 20
MS Service Day & Year-End Celebrations
MS Talent Show & Fundraiser for Ukraine
May 30
Memorial Day
School Closed
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UPPER SCHOOL
May 7
Student Club Garden Day in HR
May 9-13
AP Exams Week 2
May 12
Senior Send-off Assembly
May 13
Gr 5-12 Spring Trip Day
May 14
Junior/Senior Prom
May 16
Senior Projects begin
May 17
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
May 30
Memorial Day
School Closed
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