Archive for April, 2014

‘Talking the Talk’ in Foreign Language Classes

From the Anacapa School Foreign Language Department …

While there are many challenging and complex components to learning a foreign language, (to be able to comprehend, read, translate, and write, etc.), one of the greatest and most important challenges can be pronunciation. Consider for a moment the language of English and some of its confusing pronunciation details. For example, the letter “h” in “hat” is pronounced, but not in “ghost”; the same goes for the letter “k” in “kitten” and … Read more


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Anacapa School Troupe to Present ‘Seussical The Musical’

Independent school’s theater group will revisit the humor and wisdom of Dr. Seuss in its performance next month

April 23, 2014 — Santa Barbara, Calif.

Anacapa School’s performing arts department will present “Seussical the Musical” with performances on May 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm at the Center Stage Theater in Paseo Nuevo shopping center in downtown Santa Barbara.

Tony Award-winning musicians Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including … Read more


Anacapa Students Cover Bipartisan Foreign Policy Talk at Channel City Club

By Grace Strelich (grade 11) and Lia Milar (grade 11)

This week at the Channel City Club the topic presented was the sustainability of democracy in the Middle East and post-Arab Spring status reports. The discussion on Monday was made in tandem by a team consisting of Leslie Campbell of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) for International Affairs and Scott Mastic of the International Republican Institute (IRI).

Campbell is the director of the Middle East and North African division of … Read more


Lower School End-of-the-Year Trip: Sacramento

March 31 – April 3, 2014
Teachers: Megan Nesland and Suzie and Gordon Sichi

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Monday, March 31

Students arrived on campus at 6:00 AM for a 6:30 departure. With 20 students and an entire Santa Barbara Airbus to ourselves, the packing went very easily. Once again, veteran Anacapa bus driver David Harkness was our careful and courteous driver.

With our trip’s special focus on California water issues, our first stop at 11:30 was the San Read more


Open House: April 10

Anacapa will host an Admissions Open House
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Tours: 5:00 p.m. Program: 5:30 p.m.

On Thursday, April 10, we will host an admissions open house. At open house, you will have the opportunity to see our cozy downtown campus and hear directly from some of Anacapa’s well-spoken, kind, inquisitive students, who will be offering guided tours starting at 5:00 p.m. with a formal program at 5:30 p.m.

Known for our excellent academic program, which emphasizes critical thinking, … Read more


Sculptor and Designer Evan Lewis to Speak at Anacapa

April 1, 2014 — Santa Barbara, Calif.

Evan Lewis, a creator of wind-powered kinetic sculptures and luxury furniture, will share the stories of his dynamic creations at Anacapa School’s Breakfast Club assembly on Tuesday, April 15 between 7:50 and 8:30 a.m.

Lewis, now based in Chicago, was born in New York City and spent a large portion of his formative years living in Santa Barbara. Lewis was an avid surfer and a hiker. He says that the natural beauty of … Read more