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 | | Weekly Newsletter April 22, 2025Week 28 |
| | IN THIS ISSUE: Anacapa Spring Gala - Saturday, April 26th Upcoming Events Wednesday Activity Photos Health and Wellness Community Service Opportunities Wellness Opportunities Parent Corner- Elective information More Gala Information
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| |  |  |  | | Gala Raffle Information
Our students are selling raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three incredible themed baskets, each valued at $750 or more! These generous baskets are packed with a fantastic mix of gift cards and unique items, all donated by some of our favorite local businesses. From a Bar Lou gift card and a yoga session with the amazing Elyse, to a private party for 10 at Santa Barbara Trapeze Co., a massage at Float Spa, a wine tasting, and much more—it’s a truly amazing lineup.
Even more exciting, we’ll be offering bonus raffle prizes exclusively for those attending the Gala. These special giveaways include an ice cream subscription from McConnell’s, a beautiful orchid arrangement from Westerlay Orchids, a gift certificate to the Boathouse, a Springtide nail salon gift card, and other surprises available only at the event.
Raffle tickets are $25 each or five for $100, and each student is encouraged to sell at least 10 tickets to help make this fundraiser a success. Your support helps fund enriching experiences for our students—and gives you the chance to win something truly special. Thank you for your support!The students are doing an amazing job selling raffle tickets, already raising $1,900!
Each student received an envelope with their name on it, containing 30 raffle tickets & instructions on how to participate. Students who sell $500 or more will earn a $50 cash card as a thank-you! 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: Wednesday, April 23rd – All tickets and money due
• At the Gala: More tickets available for purchase!
Thank you for helping make this fundraiser such a success!!! We’re so grateful for your support and for our amazing students! |
| | | LOOKING AHEAD4/30: Wednesday Activity 5/6: Spring Trip Zoom Parent Meeting at 8:00 pm 5/19: 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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| | Piñata Making Competition |
| Grab your crew and get ready to create the most epic piñata ever!
Team Setup Each group must have 5 people. Deadline to form your group is April 27th, 2025 at 8:00 am. If you don’t form a group by then, don’t worry—we’ll place you in one.
To sign up:
Piñata Rules Your piñata can be ANYTHING you want, as long as it’s school-appropriate. You’ll have about 1 hour to build it, so plan accordingly! Be creative – originality is key! Bring your own supplies like cardboard and decorations (we’ll have some extras, but not a lot).
Not Allowed in Piñatas
There will be awards for:
Most Creative Piñata Uniquest Filling Most Durable Piñata
Main Goal: HAVE FUN!
Let your imagination run wild—can’t wait to see what you all create! |
| | | 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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5/18 Beckett 5/25 Thomas 5/26 Pedro |
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| | | | | Neurodiversity Talk with Dr Anna Krasno |
| | | Artificial Intelligence with John Odonovan |
| | | | | |  | | | Earth Day at Anacapa: Wellbeing for Ourselves and the Planet
Today is Earth Day! Anacapa students are invited to reflect on how caring for the planet can also mean caring for themselves. Many activities that reduce our environmental footprint also support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, creating a powerful connection between personal health and environmental stewardship.
Simple actions like walking or biking to school not only cut down on carbon emissions, but also boost cardiovascular health and improve mood. Spending time in nature, whether it’s a beach walk, a hike in the mountains, or time in the school garden, has been proven to lower stress, increase focus, and promote emotional balance. Practicing mindfulness outdoors, journaling under a tree, or engaging in creative expression inspired by the natural world can offer moments of calm and clarity.
Students can also take action by reducing single-use plastics, eating more plant-based meals, and participating in local clean-up efforts. These activities encourage responsibility, build community, and give a sense of purpose, all while reducing waste and protecting ecosystems.
This Earth Day, we encourage every Anacapa student to choose one activity that supports both their own health and the planet’s. Whether it’s riding a bike, planting a tree, skipping a plastic water bottle, or simply unplugging for an hour to connect with the outdoors, small choices add up.
When we take care of the Earth, we’re also taking care of ourselves. That’s the true spirit of Earth Day and something Anacapa students can carry forward all year long. |
| | 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 |
| | | | Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! |
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