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Weekly Newsletter October 24, 2025Week 8 |
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Dear Anacapa Families,
We’ve raised $1,300 of our $10,000 goal, bringing us closer to unlocking the $10,000 matching challenge donation generously pledged by a current Anacapa family. Reaching this milestone means that every dollar donated up to $10,000 by December 31, 2025, will be doubled, effectively doubling your impact!
This year's Anacapa Annual Fund goal is $50,000. This matching opportunity gives us the chance to raise $20,000 towards that goal.
If you haven’t donated, please do so today by clicking on the Donate button below or sending a check to the school. Remember that every contribution—big or small—brings us closer to unlocking this match |
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Goal to unlocking the matching gift |
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Every donation plays a vital role in enhancing our educational programs, upgrading classroom resources, supporting scholarships, and maintaining our vibrant school community. Annual Fund Slideshow
Why Donate? It's tax-deductible. Your gift improves technology, resources, and supports events that enrich student life. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.
Every contribution makes a difference - thank you for your support! |
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NEXT WEEK
SPIRIT WEAR FRIDAYS - Wear your ANACAPA hats, shirts and sweatshirts every Friday to show your Anacapa spirit! *Reminder: Late Start every Wednesday at 9:00 am. Campus opens at 8:45 am. |
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UPCOMING11/6 - Cafe Anacapa - Parent Coffee 11/6 - Parent Education Night featuring Edie Lanphar - 6:30 pm 11/11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day 11/20 - Student Showcase and Open House - 5:30 pm 11/21 - Early Dismissal - 12:30 pm 11/24 - 11/28 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
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November
11/3 Noah 11/10 Michal 11/25 *Diego 11/26 Alice
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🎃 Halloween Celebration – Friday, October 31 🎃
Time: Celebration begins at 12:25 pm
Parents are invited to join the festivities!
We’ll have:
Come celebrate the season with us — costumes, fun, and celebration for all!
Reminder: MASKS are NOT allowed Students will be release early at 2:45 pm!
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We’re excited to invite you to a special Parent Education Night at Anacapa School!
Join us for an engaging evening with Edie Lanphar as we explore the fascinating world of adolescence through Dr. Dan Siegel’s E.S.S.E.N.C.E. of Adolescence — Emotional Spark, Social Engagement, Novelty-Seeking, and Creative Exploration.
You’ll discover how parents and educators can support children’s and teens’ emotional, social, and creative growth during this important stage of development.
Thursday, November 6th
6:30 PM – Drinks & Appetizers
7:00–8:00 PM – Presentation
This is a FREE community event, so tell your friends!
RSVP: anacapa@anacapaschool.org or call 805-965-0228 |
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School ResourcesSupply Lists: School Calendar:
Community Service Hours:
All students are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service by the end of the school year. Please find Community Service Opportunities below! Forms are available below, on our website, or in the office if needed. Please refer to the form for full details and guidelines. |
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RemindersMiddle School Students: Clarification: Please remember to bring headphones to school every day. * headphones that work with their computer. Thanks. Tech Donations: We are in need of computer charger donations. If you have any computer chargers that you don’t need, please have your student give them to Claudia in the front office. Thank you! We are also in need of extra monitors. If you have an extra computer monitor at home that you don’t need, please bring it to the front office. Thank you!!
Cafe Anacapa Volunteers: If you’d like to support a future parent coffee, sign up HERE or you can reach out to Claudia Golden at claudia@anacapaschool.org to see which months are still open. |
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Castles & Connections in Review |
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Castles and Connections
Our students recently returned from the Castles and Connections trip to Morro Bay and San Simeon, a week filled with learning, discovery, and community. While camping together, students took on the responsibility of cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a team and even shared the unique experience of eating dinner in the rain. Outdoor adventures included running on sand dunes and observing sea otters and elephant seals in their natural habitats, tying directly into their studies of ecology and trophic cascades as they examined how species are interconnected within an ecosystem.
At Hearst Castle, students explored the fascinating history and architecture of this iconic site while listening to the story of Julia Morgan, the trailblazing architect who brought William Randolph Hearst’s vision to life. They analyzed how design choices reflected both artistic and cultural influences, while also considering the mysteries and legends that surround the castle’s construction. The trip connected directly to our Mystery Unit, giving students the chance to explore real-world mysteries in history, architecture, and the environment.
Beyond the academic experiences, the trip fostered stronger connections among students as they camped, cooked, learned, and problem-solved together. It was a week where curiosity, hands-on learning, and community building came together to create memories that will last far beyond the classroom.
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The Spring Break trip to NYC is a go! There is still time to sign up! Contact us for more information and to sign up.
Dates: March 30th - April 4th, 2026. Guides: Edu Trips
Chaperones: Mari Talkin & Edie Lanphar
If you think your student would be interested in participating, please let us know as soon as possible.
Financial aid may be available for those students who qualify.
If you would also be interested in helping to provide financial aid for students who otherwise might not be able to participate, please let me know. |
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This week, our middle school students had the unique opportunity to hear from Etta’s mom, Alisa Brodkowitz, an attorney who represents victims of plane crashes. Alisa spoke with students about the mysteries surrounding aviation accidents and how investigators use evidence to uncover the causes and determine liability. She introduced students to the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) framework as a way to analyze real-world cases, showing how the same critical thinking skills they use in class are applied to complex legal and investigative work. Students were deeply engaged in asking questions and thinking through the challenges of solving aviation mysteries. As an extension of her visit, Alisa is guiding our students in a CER study of an unsolved case involving Air India’s B787, giving them the chance to apply their skills to a real and ongoing mystery.
The middle school is continuing its research into Ancient Mysteries, preparing to showcase its l will begin building next week. These projects will allow students to demonstrate both their historical research and their ability to present information in engaging, hands-on ways. In addition, students will launch Literature Circles with a selection of mystery novels, giving them the opportunity to practice discussion skills, deepen their literary analysis, and connect their reading to the broader themes of our Mystery Unit. |
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Biology
This week in biology, we started unpacking what nutrients we take into our bodies and what functions they perform. We looked at the chemical structure of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats and examined how these can vary, as well as looking at some of the functions of vitamins in keeping our bodies healthy. We then went on a shopping trip to look at different types of food, seeing there's a link between foods that are enjoyable to eat and the nutrients that they provide. It was interesting to see the trends that students discovered in their own eating, as well as seeing common elements that they shared. |
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Hope School District Independent School Fair-Thank you to Orion, Beckett, and Diego for helping with this event! |
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We are pleased to share an article published in Noozhawk yesterday titled Learning that Matters: Inside Anacapa School's Holistic, Student-Centered Approach. Summer, Edie, and Mari devoted significant effort to this piece, and it highlights the unique qualities that make Anacapa such a distinctive and inspiring school community. We believe the article does an excellent job of capturing the essence of our approach, and we encourage you to share it as we continue to build awareness and support for Anacapa’s growth and success now and in the future. |
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Check out Anacapa now has a Virtual Tour on our website! |
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YouthWell: Volunteer & Internship Opportunities Explore meaningful ways to get involved across Santa Barbara County! Twice a year, YouthWell hosts educational workshops for teens to learn about available volunteer and internship opportunities. Volunteer opportunities here.
Calling all College & Career Services staff: We encourage you to share this workshop with your students and attend alongside them! Please fill out the RSVP form if you plan to join.
Spread the word: Share this information with your network of youth and families. Everyone is welcome! |
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Featured Volunteer Opportunity Bucket Brigade – Humanitarian Farming & Gardening Project
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If you haven’t done so already, please take a few minutes to complete the survey here: Family Interest Survey
The survey should take no more than 5–7 minutes.
This survey will give us important insights into:
* What drew your family to choose our school
* What types of after-school programs and activities would your child be most interested in?
Your feedback will help us strengthen our community and create after-school opportunities that support both student growth and family needs.
Thank you for your time and valuable input!
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All parents and grandparents are invited to join us for Cafe Anacapa on the first Thursday of each month. A special thank you to Josh Cantrell, who has been providing us with coffee and breakfast treats. Please sign up HERE to contribute to an upcoming parent coffee. |
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Please pass along this information to anyone interested in finding out more about Anacapa School! |
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