Catalina Science Camp: Sixth Grade

What a great opportunity for our students to learn outside of the classroom!  This is a gifted and talented student’s chance to shine!  Enjoy yourselves!  Please forward information to rselin@lbusd.org.

Gate Parent Meeting: Wednesday, November 12th at 8:15 a.m.

Parents of GATE students are welcome to attend an informational meeting on the morning of Wednesday, November 12th at 8:15 a.m.  Our meeting will take place prior to the monthly PTA meeting at 9:00 a.m.  Don’t worry!  If you are unable to attend, my presentation will be available on this blog or you are welcome [...]

Shakespeare Club 2008 and 2009

Students that are finishing language arts’ work prior to their classmates may want to participate in the Shakespeare Club.  Please speak to your child’s language arts’ teacher about receiving side-by-side texts if your child is interested in exploring the world of Shakespeare. 
If there is enough student interest, we will host a Shakespearian play toward the [...]

Math Stars: Parent Volunteer Needed

Parent volunteers who are strong in math skills are being sought to host a weekly Math Stars’ Club once a week or every two over the course of several months.  Curriculum materials are available.  We’d like to host this club again and have our students compete in a local competition in the spring.  Mr. Lebby [...]

Vocabulary Power in 2008 and 2009

Students that are interested in further expanding their vocabualry knowledge should ask their language arts’ teacher for a complimentary Vocabulary Power Plus for the SAT book.  This is a fantastic and extensive SAT study!  Students will meet occasionally during lunch and ESP to compete for prizes.  Those who attend throughout the year and finish the [...]

Art Competitions through Mrs. Erickson

Please contact Mrs. Erickson in order to enroll your child in a multitude of art competitions.  We are lucky to have such a strong art program and a teacher who involves her students throughout Orange County!

Scripp’s Spelling Bee with Mrs. Cochren

Students who are interested in competiting in the school and/or regional competition should contact Mrs. Cochren at acochren@lagunabeachschools.org. 
We will begin meeting Friday’s during lunch for friendly review and competition. Students that would like to receive materials and lunch should bring $20.00 to Mrs. Cochren.  We will meet the first week of November on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday [...]

Science Olympiad with Mr. Selin

Mr. Selin will continue to offer the Science Olympiad with student volunteers.  Students will begin meeting after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays the last week of October.  Students of all grade and all ability levels are needed.  Please contact rselin@lbusd.org.

National Geographic Geography Bee

Mr. Purdy is sponsoring this year’s Geography Bee.  Students may opt to meet in his classroom with others at lunch time on Monday’s for friendly competition prior to the big competition.  Please email tpurdy@lagunabeachschools.org for additional information!