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| | Weekly Newsletter May 6, 2025Week 30 |
| | IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Events - SPRING TRIP PARENT MEETING TONIGHT Teacher Appreciation - Thank you!! In the News Senior Spotlight Wednesday Activity Photos Learning in Action Photos Community Service Opportunities Wellness Opportunities Parent Corner- Elective information
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| | | | LOOKING AHEAD5/14: Wednesday Activity 5/15: Cafe Anacapa - Parent Coffee at 8:30 am 5/19: Mystic Whaler Adventure 5/19 - 22: Special Schedule Due to our Mystic Whaler adventure, Anacapa will follow a special schedule this week. [View the Special Schedule] 5/21: Spring Arts on Parade - 5:30 - 6:45 pm 5/23: No School - Reading Day 5/26: No School - Memorial Day 5/27 - 5/30: Finals Week Schedule 6/1 - 6/5: Anacapa Spring Trip 6/6: Promotion/Graduation - 8th-grade promotion 9:00-10:30 am, Senior graduation 11:00-12:00 pm
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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.
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! |
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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 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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| | | Thank You, to our AMAZING Faculty!
This Teacher Appreciation Day, we celebrate you, our incredible faculty. Whether you're making academic subjects interesting, acting as advisors, leading fun electives, or planning unforgettable activities and trips and , your impact is everywhere.
Thank you for your passion, creativity, and dedication. Our students thrive because of you.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! |
| | | | A special thank you to Sara Killen for spearheading today’s incredible Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, and for pouring so much heart into every detail. And thank you to all the wonderful parents who contributed, your support helped make the day so special. Our teachers left with happy hearts, full bellies, and big smiles! |
| | | | Check It Out!
The Noozhawk covered our Giddy-Up Gala! Read all about the unforgettable night, the incredible community support, and the magic we created together.
👉 Read the article HERE |
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5/18 Beckett 5/25 Thomas 5/26 Pedro |
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| | | | | | Watching Jaxon’s journey at Anacapa has been nothing short of inspiring. His growth over the last two years is a true testament to his determination, heart, and resilience. Jaxon has emerged as a leader on campus, someone who rises to the occasion even when challenges come his way, showing strength and character when it matters most. He leads with honesty, respect, and a deep sense of responsibility, always willing to step up when others may not. Whether it’s offering a helping hand or sharing his own experiences to encourage others, Jaxon never misses a chance to lift those around him.
His willingness to jump into action, support his peers, and speak with authenticity shows just how much he’s grown and the incredible path he’s paving for himself. There’s no doubt Jaxon will continue to be a powerful and positive force as he steps into the next chapter of his journey. Anacapa is better because of him, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead! -Jacob Pepper |
| It's been a pleasure getting to know Jaxon as his advisor these last two years. I always appreciate his intelligence and his willingness to help and do what's needed. I wish him all the best in his post-graduation future! -Diego Villarreal |
| Jaxon is so fun to teach in English -- he has a mind like a steel trap. Often during class discussions, if I want someone to recall a specific piece of literary or historical knowledge, Jaxon is the one to do it! I also love hearing his infectious laughter around campus. And, of course, there is his proficiency at being our D&D club's Dungeon Master. So many of our younger students flock to the D&D table during lunch to play and look to Jaxon to lead the way. -Mari Talkin |
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| Over the past two years at Anacapa School, Jaxon has discovered a true sense of belonging; a place where he can let his personality shine. Though he was a bit reserved when he first arrived, Jaxon has grown into a confident leader, both in the classroom and on campus more generally. He consistently approaches his studies with focus and determination, always striving to understand even the most challenging material. Outside the classroom, Jaxon is known for his passion for Dungeons & Dragons. Whether it's recalling the most esoteric bits of lore or crafting an epic campaign, his enthusiasm is unmistakable. Every day at lunch, Jaxon steps into the role of Dungeon Master, leading the D&D club through adventures that he carefully prepares in advance. Jaxon’s continued leadership makes him a standout member of our community. -Brian Lunardi |
| Jaxon is always ready to help others and shows kindness in everything he does. He also has a great sense of humor that makes everyone smile and laugh. -Marine Revel |
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Jaxon has been our lunchtime Dungeon Master, leading epic D & D quests and unforgettable adventures. Your creativity and leadership will be missed next year! |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | Chemistry Students Investigate Water Quality in Mission Creek |
| For the last two weeks, our Chemistry students have gone into the field to investigate water quality along the Mission Creek watershed. Using chemical test kits, students visited four diverse sites, from the more wild headwaters in Rattlesnake Canyon down through the more urbanized areas, such as the end of Mission creek next to the harbor. Their goal was to answer a big question: How does human activity at different parts of a watershed affect water quality?
At each location, students measured key indicators like pH, nitrates, phosphates, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen. They also observed and documented visible pollutants such as trash. Back in the classroom, students analyzed their data and created graphs and maps that helped them connect changes in water quality to land use. They explored how urbanization, agriculture, and natural landscapes influence the health of our waterways and proposed ideas for how pollution in our watershed could be reduced. |
| | | Community Service Opportunities |
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| 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. |
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| | Anacapa Board Meeting Dates February 13, 2025 May 15, 2025 August 21, 2025 |
| | | | Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! |
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