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The Lancer Lines…May 15, 2015
Laguna Middle School
John Calandro, Principal
11050 Los Osos Valley Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-596-4055
PRINCIPAL’S UPDATE
Today, John Krill stepped into my shoes and took over as
Principal for the day. He had a great time greeting students in
the morning, observing in classrooms, helping to plan for next
year, and creating a student survey. He worked closely with
Mr. Schalde and our entire office staff. He even had a parent
visit the office and showed her around the campus. (Okay, it
was my wife…) Later in the day, John gathered a group of
students to have lunch with Dr. Prater, our district
Superintendent and with Rick Robinett, our Assistant
Superintendent. While at lunch, these students had the
opportunity to provide feedback to our district’s leaders and to
ask and answer questions. John did an outstanding job leading
our school for the day!
Meanwhile, I was going to all of John’s classes during. I had a
great time in PE and was impressed at how readily all of the
students accepted me as one of their own. They didn’t even get
mad when I caused our team to get knocked out of first place in
the challenge we were doing! I had to take a few tests (I got A’snot perfect scores, but A’s), had lunch with the kids, did a
presentation in his bilingual US History class, and learned a lot
of great stuff! It was refreshing to see our classrooms from a
kid’s point of view. I have to say their days are packed, but they
go quickly and our teachers make learning a lot of fun! I’m now
looking for ways for all of our teachers to have this experience
as it gives a renewed appreciation for middle school students and
their teachers!
PARENT SURVEY
If you haven’t filled out our parent survey yet, please take the time to do so. The window for the
survey will close on Wednesday, May 20th. If you would like to take it, click here in English and
here in Spanish.
YEARBOOKS- LAST CHANCE!
It’s getting close to the end of the year and students are running out of time to get the yearbook! We
have a limited number of yearbooks available, and when they are gone, they are gone…so don’t
hesitate. The cost of the yearbook is $45 and they can be ordered online. If you are interested in
ordering one, you can order quickly and easily online by following this link:
http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1007204/Laguna-Middle-School/ Students and parents
may also pay by check in the school office as an alternative to ordering online.
AROUND SCHOOL
 Thank you to all who came out to open house and made it such a success! It was a great evening of
celebrating all we do here at Laguna. Our teachers and support staff worked hard to make it a
memorable evening and it was great to feel the Laguna Pride all around the school.
 Congratulations to our Band and Jazz band for their performance at the all-schools band concert
on Wednesday night. It was impressive to see the 6th grade, middle school and high school bands
from the San Luis Obispo city schools performing together.
POETRY TEA
Our annual Poetry Tea is taking place this Thursday night from 6-7:30 in the Multipurpose
Room. Everyone is invited to hear outstanding poetry written and recited by our students. We
encourage everyone to come out to appreciate the spoken word as well as visual arts provided by
Laguna Middle School students. Refreshments will be served.
We are still looking for a few volunteers to fill our remaining spots on the signup genius
(providing food) for the poetry tea on Thursday. If you can help, you can sign up here.
EIGHTH GRADE END-OF-YEAR PICNIC AND PARTY INFO
Parent Help Needed:
Parents, if you are able to help out with the 8th grade picnic, we have a sign-up genius started. Check
it out here: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0A4EABAC28AAF94-8thgrade/
We’ll be having our 8th grade party planning meeting on Wed, 5/20 @ 6:00 in staff lounge and
another wed, 6/3 @ 6:00.in the staff lounge. Sign-up geniuses will be coming soon for food, games,
and decoration committees. We need all parents willing to help out to join our committees. If you
would like your name added to a committee list, please contact Suzanne Pericoli spericoli@slcusd.org
and she’ll put your name down to help.
Ticket Sales:
Dance/party tickets are available for sale Wednesdays at lunch. Students must have a permission slip
signed by parents prior to purchasing a ticket. You can get the permission slip by clicking the link
here or checking the website. The end-of- year dance will be on Thursday, June 11 from 7-9:30 and
the cost is be $10. Permission slips will be available in the office, on the website and at the ticket
tables.
SLO HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM
The SLO-Botics Robotics team at SLOHS would like to invite all 8th grade students interested in
participating in robotics next year at the high school to a meeting on Thursday, June 4th at 4:00
PM in room 307 at SLOHS. Parents are invited and encouraged to come. We will be discussing the
"Nothing but Net" game for the 2015-2016 robotics year, expectations for students, and summer
meeting times.
If you have questions, please contact Jan Fetcho at jfetcho@slcusd.org
INCREDIBLE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:
YMCA Youth Institute Summer Camp
The camp will run at Laguna Middle School from July 6- August 7 and will be from 9am-3pm
Monday-Friday (The first week, July 6-10 is the sleepaway camp portion with students camping in
Mammoth Lakes for 4 nights).
This camp is open to students currently in grades 6-8. There are only 20 spaces available in this camp
and the cost is $750 (only $150 a week for full time camp and a week away!) and financial assistance
is available. Signups will be coming soon. For more information, contact Dan Hartzell at
dhartzell@sloymca.org or you can register on line here.
Cuesta College San Luis Obispo College For Kids 2015!
CFK for Students Entering 5th – 9th Grades:
Session I: June 15 – July 1 (M-Th)
Session II: July 6 – 22 (M-Th)
CFK 4th Grade Camp: One Session: July 27 – 30
Sciensational Workshops for Kids (ages 6-12):
Hover Craft – Design Your Own Vehicle: July 27-30
Electronic Lab: July 27-30
For complete list of classes, class details, campus maps and/or information on how to register, call:
(805) 546-3132 OR visit www.cuesta.edu/communityprograms
Friday Night Lights YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL now Registering
Friday Night Lights Youth Flag Football is now registering for the fall season. Students in grades k-8
are encouraged to register for the Central Coast Fall 2015 Season. Games Begin in September with all
games on FRIDAY NIGHTS at the Damon - Garcia Sports Fields in San Luis Obispo. Only 1
practice per week!
Online Registration May 1st - 31st
For more information check website CENTRALCOASTFNL.COM 805.801.6390
PTA NEWS
PTA Meeting Date Change
Tuesday, May 19 6:00 p.m.
Staff Lounge
JOHN GYSELBRECHT MEMORIAL
There will be a public service Celebrating John's Life at Green Gate Ranch and Vineyard at 300
Green Gate Road in San Luis Obispo this Saturday May 16, 2015 at 11:00am.
JOHN GYSELBRECHT SCHOLARSHIP
Many of you have asked what could be done to honor John Gyselbrecht and all he has done for our
students, school, and community. A scholarship fund has been started in his name through Cuesta
College. Donations to the fund can be made online at
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/cuestafoundation, which opens a general giving page. On the form,
there is an obvious place for people to specify that you want your donation applied to the John
Gyselbrecht Scholarship. If you choose to donate via check, the check should be made out to: Cuesta
College Foundation, and mailed to PO Box 8106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403. In the memo section
please write John Gyselbrecht Scholarship.
IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE
SBAC Testing and Makeups continue all week.
Monday, May 18
Paraprofessional/Aide recognition Tea 8:30-9:30am
Jazz Band Rehearsal 3:05-4:15
Minecraft 7th grade lunch
SLO County Writing Celebration 6pm MPR
Tuesday, May 19
8th graders to visit SLO High 8:30-12:30
PTA Meeting 6-8pm Staff lounge
Math Lab Room G-13 3-4pm
Coding Club 7th grade lunch
Wednesday, May 20
Leadership Parent Meeting 5:30-7:00pm H-1
8th grade end of year party planning 6-7 pm Staff lounge
Friday Night Live Club Mtg. 3-4pm Rm. H2
Thursday, May 21
Poetry Tea 6:00-7:30pm All are welcome
Coding Club 7th grade lunch
Math Lab Room G-13 3-4pm
Photography Club Room G-16 3-4pm
Maker’s Club Room A-1 3-4pm
Friday, May 22
Golden Knight Field trip 11-1:30
THREE MILE RUN SPONSORS
A HUGE thank you to our Three Mile Run Banner Sponsors for 2015:
Ciopinot
The Crushed Grape
Central Coast Pediatrics
Madonna Enterprises
Geo Solutions
Pacific Pediatric Dentistry
Gray & Troy
Idler's Home
Garrett Orthodontics
Vellum Financial
Dr. Stephen Freyaldenhoven
Bravo Pediatrics
Bonipak
Cindrich & Company
Summer Kabaker, Realtor - Haven
Coastal Pediatric Dentistry - James Forester, DDS
Properties
Servpro
Pacific Pediatric Dentistry
Louisa's Place
Dr. Freeman Orthodontics
Arris Studio Architects
Puma Swim Team
Papa John's
Coastal Cardiology
Blackhorse Espresso & Bakery
Dr. Daniel Orthodontics
Campa Real Estate Group
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Firestone Grill
Shetler Construction
Central Coast Home Health
SLO Pediatric Dental
Buffalo Pub & Grill
Black Sheep Bar & Grill
Central Coast Neurology
Andrade Landscape
SLO Eye Associates
Dr. Grace L. Kim
Wells Fargo
Norcast
And a gigantic shout out to LINSON SIGNS for the great job of creating the banners for our sponsors!
Thanks to Powell's Sweet Shoppe for donating gift certificates to our run and to Ravine Water Park
for donating season passes!