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 | | Weekly Newsletter April 15, 2025Week 27 |
| | IN THIS ISSUE: Anacapa Spring Gala - Saturday, April 26th - Buy your tickets and Raffle Tickets today! - Find information regarding the Gala Raffle below. Upcoming Events: See below Senior Spotlight Wednesday Activity Photos Health and Wellness Community Service Opportunities Wellness Opportunities Parent Corner- Elective information More Gala Information
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The Gala Raffle is underway! The students kicked off raffle ticket sales last week, and they’re off to an amazing start!
Each student received an envelope with their name on it, containing 30 raffle tickets & instructions on how to participate.
Ticket Prices:
• $25 for 1 ticket
• $100 for 5 tickets
Seller Bonus:
Students who sell $500 or more will earn a $50 cash card as a thank-you!
Who Can Buy Tickets?
Friends, family, neighbors - anyone who wants to support Anacapa and win big!
Raffle Baskets:
Health & Wellness ($750 value): Spa treatments, fitness sessions, and self-care goodies
Food & Fun ($750 value): Dining out, wine tastings (21+), and gourmet treats
Learn & Grow Adventure ($1,800 value): Ziplining, cultural experiences, even a trapeze party!
Payment Options:
• Cash: Place in the envelope and return to Marine
• Card: Use the QR code in the envelope for online payment
Important Dates:
• Fridays: Turn in sold tickets & payments to school
• Final Deadline: April 24 – All tickets and money due
• At the Gala: More tickets available for purchase!
Thank you for helping make this fundraiser such a success already!!! We’re so grateful for your support and for our amazing students! |
| Please find more information about the Gala and how you can help at the bottom of this Newsletter. |
| | | LOOKING AHEAD4/23: Wednesday Activity 4/26: Giddy-Up Gala - Anacapa Gala and Auction 5/6: Spring Trip Zoom Parent Meeting at 8:00 pm 5/17: Mystic Whaler Adventure Our school will embark on a special day program aboard the Mystic Whaler, a majestic 110-ft tall ship, in partnership with Central Coast Ocean Adventures Foundation (CCOAF). Click here for more information.
5/21: Arts on Parade - 5:30 - 6:45 pm 6/1 - 6/5: Anacapa Spring Trip 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. The personal page submission deadline is this Friday, 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. |
|  | | | 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.
Tuesday, May 6th: Parent Info Night Online Meeting 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join here: https://meet.google.com/cdc-ujyf-dbg
We’ll go over the Trip Handbook, itinerary, packing list, and answer all your questions! |
|  | | Graduation & Promotion: Save the Date! |
|  | 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 am Senior graduation will be held from 11:00-12:00 pm
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, Sawyer, for consistently embodying the spirit of Anacapa through your leadership, character, and dedication. As an exceptional 12th-grade student, you’ve set a powerful example for your peers. Your actions speak louder than words and continue to inspire our entire community. |
| Sawyer - 12th Grade Student |
| | Sawyer is an incredibly resourceful leader who considers how best to help our community. He takes action and considers how that action will impact everyone in the group. He's thoughtful, honest, and makes Anacapa a better place every day. - Vicki Collins, History Teacher |
| Sawyer has been a standout student helping in the yearbook elective. His prior experience combined with his ongoing dedication and positive attitude have helped us a lot in designing this year's upcoming yearbook. - Brian Downie, Art Teacher |
| Sawyer is the kind of student who steps up before anyone even asks. When a challenge arises or help is needed, he’s the first to act and often the only one brave enough to lead the way. Incredibly resourceful, he finds solutions, inspires creativity, and rallies our school community with energy and heart. Whether it’s organizing fun events, creating excitement with prizes, or simply checking in on others, he consistently brings people together. His natural leadership, compassion, and dedication to making school a better place for everyone make him a mentor and role model for his peers. - Jacob Pepper, Dean of Students |
| Sawyer is such a joy to spend lunch with - I love hearing his stories and learning from him. He's also the ultimate egg hunt organizer! We will miss his big heart and fun spirit on campus next year. -Marine Revel, Administrator |
| Sawyer is a great role model for students, we appreciate his willingness to take the lead when it comes to planning events for the school. He's great to talk to and it's been a lot of fun getting to know him during hiking and other activities. - Diego Villarreal, Spanish Teacher |
| Sawyer is Anacapa's student leader, both in title and in spirit. As president of the student senate, he consistently dedicates his time to plan events that bring his peers together and build school spirit. A true servant leader, Sawyer is always looking for ways to support his classmates, whether it's lending a hand or offering discounted snacks from Ralph’s. Beyond our campus, Sawyer’s commitment to service is evident through his work with the Bucket Brigade, where he has gone above and beyond our expectations for community service. Even as senioritis creeps in, Sawyer remains focused and driven. Sawyer is fully engaged in lessons and advocates for himself when he needs support, demonstrating his dedication to finishing strong. - Brian Lunardi, Science Teacher |
| I’ve known Sawyer since he was in sixth grade, and though I haven’t taught him academically since eighth, I’ve had the joy of watching him grow into himself over the years. I still remember his Romeo and Juliet video project, his unforgettable singing at Songfest; Sawyer has always been a true original. And yet, some things about him haven’t changed a bit (thank goodness): his leadership and genuine curiosity, his kindness to everyone, his willingness to show up and help (often with a truck!), and his uncanny knack for finding a great deal. -Elyse Grossman, English Teacher |
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| | | |  | Students looking in every corner on our campus for THE special egg with the golden ticket! |
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|  | Julian found and won the golden ticket - the giant bunny was the special prize! |
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| | | | Students got creative, crafting their own Elijah’s Cups in a hands-on celebration of tradition and hope. |
|  | Students sampled traditional, gluten free, and chocolate matzah, got brave trying gefilte fish, and explored the symbolic foods of the Seder plate. A delicious dive into Passover traditions! |
| | | Branching Out: Finding Growth Beyond the Familiar Comforts
At Anacapa School, students thrive in a close-knit environment that fosters confidence, creativity, and connection. Yet with that comfort can sometimes come a tendency to stick with what’s familiar like favorite electives, known friend groups, tried-and-true routines. While there’s value in deepening existing passions, real growth often comes from branching out beyond the comfort zone.
Trying something new, especially something that feels a little uncertain, builds resilience, self-discovery, and the kind of growth mindset that students need in life beyond school. Fortunately, in Santa Barbara, the opportunities to explore are as limitless as the coastline and mountains that surround us.
Imagine paddle boarding in the harbor, learning to fall in the water (and laugh) with grace. Or joining a beginner’s trail running group that winds through the Douglas Preserve or Rattlesnake Canyon. These activities offer more than physical challenge, they offer perspective, reflection, and often, new friendships formed along the trail or after a shared adventure.
Other ideas? Surf lessons at Leadbetter Beach. A weekend rock climbing intro at the Santa Barbara Rock Gym. Volunteering at the local community garden while learning sustainable growing practices. Yoga on the bluffs above Arroyo Burro. Even something as simple as joining a local chess club or trying a theater workshop at Center Stage Theater can spark unexpected joy and growth.
Later this year, our students will take that spirit of exploration even further as we set sail aboard the Mystic Whaler for an unforgettable ocean experience, followed by a back-to-nature camping adventure in Sequoia National Park. These opportunities aren’t just field trips, they’re invitations to challenge comfort zones, embrace new skills, and create lifelong memories.
At Anacapa, we encourage students to dig deep, take risks, and explore new edges because that’s where growth lives.
Santa Barbara is our playground so let’s use it! |
|  | Community Service Opportunities |
| MOXI's Summer Volunteering Opportunities Two volunteer programs this summer: A traditional summer camp counselor in training role - more information here A brand new opportunity for students to volunteer in the makerspace, The Innovation Workshop, while working on their own creative pursuits that will ultimately be on display at MOXI after the summer is over.
Click HERE for more information or email Kristen: kristen.denton@moxi.org The deadline to apply for both programs is May 2.
Parks Volunteer Program Volunteer days at Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden Volunteer events take place: Wednesdays from 9 AM – 12 PM (not available for our students as we have academic classes during this time) First Saturdays of each month, 9 AM – 12 PM
These events are hands-on, community-centered, and an excellent fit for students seeking community service hours and environmental engagement. The QR code on the flyer links the website that lists calendar dates when the upcoming volunteer events are, and any information students might need for volunteering. There is no formal sign-up process. Emails are normally how people inform them they are coming to volunteer. Drop-ins are also welcome, which many folks do just show up. The email to inform them you are volunteering is on the flyer.
SAFETY TOWN CIT Volunteers
Explore Ecology
Bucket Brigade - https://sbbucketbrigade.org/
Unity Shoppe - https://unityshoppe.org/volunteer-with-us/volunteer-opportunities/
Youthwell's Volunteer Opportunities: |
| 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. |
| | |  | | Anacapa Board Meeting Dates February 13, 2025 May 15, 2025 August 21, 2025 |
| | | | Don’t wait! Buy your tickets today and bring your friends along for an evening of fun! |
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| | | Click HERE for more photos |
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