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Weekly Newsletter April 8, 2025Week 26 |
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IN THIS ISSUE: Anacapa Spring Gala - Saturday, April 26th - Buy your tickets today! Upcoming Events: See below! Student Spotlight Wednesday Activity Photos Health and Wellness Community Service Opportunities Wellness Opportunities Parent Corner- Elective information More Gala Information
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Please find more information about the Gala and how you can help at the bottom of this Newsletter. |
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THIS WEEKWednesday, April 9th: Wednesday Activity - Raffle ticket sales, Passover Seder & Egg Hunt April 7th - 9th: WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Visit - Dr Michael Barker and Grace Cruz
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LOOKING AHEAD4/16: Wednesday Activity 4/18 and 4/21: No School - Teacher Workdays 4/26: Giddy-Up Gala - Anacapa Gala and Auction 5/6: Spring Trip Zoom Parent Meeting at 8:00 pm 5/17: Mystic Whaler 6/1 - 6/5: End of the Year Trip - Lake Sequoia 6/6: Graduation - 8th-grade promotion 9:00-10:30 am, Senior graduation 11:00-12:00 pm
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The yearbook personal page is a special section where Anacapa students and staff can showcase their interests and share a little about themselves in the yearbook. This year, the personal page submission deadline is April 18th.
Here are the guidelines for submissions: All content must be school-appropriate. You must include at least your name (e.g., Steve). If your personal page is not submitted by the deadline, and we may contact parents for potentially silly pictures of you. Half-page size (8.5" x 5.5") for staff and 7th-11th graders. Full-page size (8.5" x 11") for seniors.
Please email your personal pages to Sawyer or Mr. Brian. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Sawyer, Mr. Brian, or the Yearbook Elective. |
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For this year's End-of-Year Expedition we will be going to Camp Sequoia from Sunday, June 1st - Thursday, June 5th. Please click HERE for more information. |
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Graduation & Promotion: Save the Date! |
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Save the date! We are excited to gather at the end of the year to honor and celebrate the promotion of our 8th graders and our senior graduating class of 2024-2025! Both ceremonies will take place on Friday, June 6th on the Anacapa campus. Light refreshments will be served. 8th-grade promotion will be held from 9:00-10:30 a.m Senior graduation will be held from 11:00-12:00 p.m
All Anacapa students and parents should plan on attending in order to support our graduates.
Please reach out with any questions. |
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At Anacapa, we believe in treating everyone with dignity, including ourselves, always doing our best, and fostering a culture of connection and collaboration.
Thank you to Ines for exemplifying what it truly means to be an Anacapa student. Your actions speak volumes and inspire us all. |
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Ines - 10th Grade Student |
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| Ines is an extremely valued and talented member of the Rock Band class. She has a deep thirst for knowledge about all things music and an extremely magnetic personality that other students gravitate towards. These qualities also help to make her a very natural leader. It has been a pleasure watching her develop her musical chops over the years and I'm very excited to see what the future holds for her! - Matt Molloy, Rock Band Teacher |
| Ines is a creative, knowledgeable, and respectful student. Her passion for music is inspiring and I always appreciate having her energy in art class. - Brian Downie, Art Teacher |
| Ines is a remarkable student. She is a gifted musician, passionate Youthwell volunteer, expressive artist, and fashion trendsetter with a unique, original style. Her work ethic is unmatched and she shares deep and sincere friendships. Ines embodies a high character and maturity, contributing creativity, kindness, and leadership to every space on campus. She is a true inspiration to peers at Anacapa! - Jacob Pepper, Dean of Students |
| Ines is a passionate student. She brings energy and joy to everything she does. Her strong leadership and positive spirit inspire those around her every day. -Marine Revel, Administrator |
| Ines is a great role model for other students, always friendly and respectful with everyone. She's a joy to have in class and around campus. - Diego Villarreal, Spanish Teacher |
| Ines brings a joyful energy to the classroom every day. Her positivity is contagious, instantly lifting the spirits of both her peers and teachers the moment she walks through the door. No matter the subject, Ines approaches every challenge with a smile on her face. She’s not only a dedicated student, but also a kind friend and a supportive teammate. - Brian Lunardi, Science Teacher |
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Portraits of Survival: Life Journeys During the Holocaust and Beyond |
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Last Wednesday, we visited the Jewish Federation’s Portraits of Survival exhibit. We heard a moving account from the great-grandchild of a Polish Holocaust survivor, followed by an AI question and answer experience with Erika Kahn, a survivor from Berlin, who celebrated her 100th birthday at the Federation on Saturday.
This past Monday, we returned to hear George Rusznak, a survivor from Hungary, share his first-person story of survival. These powerful experiences deepened our understanding of history and the strength of those who lived through it. We are grateful to the Jewish Federation for preserving these stories and sharing them with us. |
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Student Feedback on Culture and Programming at Anacapa!
Reflecting on recent student feedback from the school culture questionnaire administered a few weeks ago has provided us with valuable insights into our Anacapa School community. Students expressed a strong sense of belonging and appreciation for the supportive relationships they experience with staff, teachers and peers. They emphasized the significance of personalized attention and feeling their voices genuinely influence the school environment.
However, students also suggested improvements in communication clarity and recommended more opportunities for active participation in school decision-making. Feedback also highlighted a desire for increased student leadership roles and greater autonomy in shaping their learning experiences. Additionally, students expressed interest in expanded programming options, including more elective courses, extracurricular activities, and experiential learning opportunities to further enrich their educational experience.
Overall, this recent feedback reaffirms our school's strengths in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment while highlighting areas where we can enhance student involvement, clarity in communication, and diverse programming. Continuing to address these suggestions will strengthen our supportive and collaborative school culture at Anacapa.
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Community Service Opportunities |
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Community service forms are available here on our website or in the office! |
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So many exciting electives to choose from! Check out the updated Elective Information on our website!
You can also find the latest Elective Schedules here. |
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Anacapa Board Meeting Dates February 13, 2025 May 15, 2025 August 21, 2025 |
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Don’t wait! Buy your tickets today and bring your friends along for an evening of fun! |
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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! |
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Click HERE for more photos |
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