September 15, 2026
Dear Big Lagoon Families and Staff,
Happy Week 5, everyone!
We have another wonderful week ahead, and I want to begin with a little personal news. This Thursday and Friday, I will be out of the office traveling to France with my husband, John, to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary! I am so grateful to have the opportunity to take a little time away to celebrate this special milestone with him.
While I am away, Ms. Margie, our School Board President, will be in the office offering support to our teachers, staff, and students. Thank you so much, Ms. Margie, for being there for our school community! We appreciate you!
Cross Country
We have Cross Country practice this Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at school.
Our first Cross Country meet is coming up on Tuesday, September 22nd, at Trinidad School! Our runners are registered on athletic.net, and Coach Ian will meet students at the meet by 3:30 p.m. The first race begins at 4:00 p.m.
If you have trouble finding Coach Ian, you can reach him at 707-616-3435. He will have your child's running bib.
Parking for the Trinidad Race:
From Highway 101 North, take the Trinidad exit, go under the freeway, and take the first left past the market. Park in the field just beyond the back of the market.
We are so excited to see our Prey-go-neesh runners out there representing Big Lagoon!
Indigenous Cultures Week
Next week there is no school as we honor Indigenous Cultures Week.
I know some of our families may be traveling to Sacramento to participate in the 59th Annual California Native American Day at the State Capitol. If your family attends or participates in activities during the week, please share your experiences, photographs, stories, or reflections with our school community! We would love to learn from the ways our families celebrate, honor, and connect with Indigenous cultures and communities.
I hope everyone has a meaningful and wonderful Indigenous Cultures Week.
North Coast Co-op Pumpkin Patch -Monday, September 28
When we return from break on Monday, September 28th, we have a very fun field trip planned to the North Coast Co-op Pumpkin Patch in Arcata! Please sign and return the attached permission slip. :)
We will leave Big Lagoon School at 11:15 a.m.
Our tour begins at 12:00 p.m. in Arcata.
Parents - we need drivers! We have 9 student seats available in the school van, so we need parent drivers to help make sure everyone be transported easily. Please let us know if you are able to drive and help with the field trip.
Each student will receive one beautiful pumpkin to take home. If students would like additional pumpkins, they may purchase them at the farm.
This is such a great experience for our students, and I am really excited about it! Bring the whole family if you'd like!
Thank you, as always, for being such an important part of our Big Lagoon community. I am continually grateful for the families, staff, board members, and community partners who make our little school such a special place.
Have a wonderful Week 5, and have a beautiful Indigenous Cultures Week!
As always, please email me anytime at
[email protected] or call 707-845-9662 if you need anything.
It is truly an honor and a pleasure to be your Principal/Superintendent.
Warmly,
:) Cathie
Cathie Shermer
Superintendent/Principal
Big Lagoon Union School District | 269 Big Lagoon Park Rd. | Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
