The application deadline for the upcoming lottery is February 28th at 3:00 PM. Please visit our website to obtain an application or stop by the Journey School Office.

HARVEST DAY TO BE RESCHEDULED

We've decided to cancel our Harvest Day scheduled for Saturday, January 29th. We will reschedule at a later date.

Upcoming Eco-Events: Please mark your calendar for Brad Lancaster . . . Rainwater Harvesting Presentation on Thursday, February 10th. See information below. We will be sending an e-flyer in the next few days. Help spread the word. FYI: He will present to the 4th-8th graders on Thursday morning.

Rainwater Harvesting

How to manage our most precious resource: water

with Brad Lancaster

on Thursday, February 10th

6:30 to 8 PM

Open to the Public

Where: Journey School's Multipurpose Room

Cost: $10 per person (students free)

(Babysitting available at $5 per child must reserve in advance at matashis@cox.net

For more info contact michelle@cherishedself.com
 

Journey's Garden and Ecology group and the 5th grade class are co-sponsoring an inspiring evening with renowned author and speaker Brad Lancaster. In this informative presentation, Brad will share why rainwater harvesting is essential for a sustainable future. You'll learn the eight principles of rainwater harvesting as well as how to:

• turn water scarcity into water abundance -reduce your water consumption by 30-50%
• capture rainwater for beneficial use and reduce amount flowing to storm drain
• create integrated water-sustainable plans at home and in your community.

permaculture consultant dedicated to sustainability. He's an innovative thinker and committed to helping others learn how to make positive changes in their lives and backyards. Brad is passionate about helping other become stewards of the land and transform households from consumers of resources to producers of resources.

String Class Update

Persistent Practice

The ability to practice regularly and effectively is an important habit crucial to the development of any skill. The fourth grade violin class and the 5-6 String Orchestra are participating in a special program designed to nurture this habit. Each Thursday, practice logs are being collected and tallied. If the player meets the goal of 5 or more practices for the previous week, they gain a point for each practice day. In June those players who meet the "Persistent Practice" Challenge will recieve a certificate and a small incentive from a grab bag. The goal is 100 practice points and progress will be reviewed weekly. Each week is a fresh start and there are a few extra weeks built into the calendar.

South Coast Symphony Concert

On Friday, February 4th, the fourth grade class will attend a special concert at South Coast Symphony. Three young artists will be featured (violin, trumpet and voice) and Ms. Poth will be playing in the 1st violin section. The program is designed to be both entertaining and inspiring. Ms. Poth will be reviewing appropriate behavior and some of the music in class.

5-6 String Orchestra

After a successful performance in the winter program, the string orchestra is learning several new pieces. Players are expected to use written music to learn their songs and may spend some practice time writing cues in their parts. They are playing the D scale and learning fiddle tunes to share before St. Patrick's day.
 

Fourth Grade Class

The fourth grade class is making excellent progress as they learn to play a challenging instrument. While we look at notes to learn our songs, most of the playing is from memory (rote). The Cabbage fiddle tune (with variations) will be shared before St. Patrick's Day. Some players have learned Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" and most are able play several tunes. Practice may include pencil exercises which mimic bow skills. Tuesday is the day for case and folder checks.
 

Thank you for letting me make music with your students!
 

~ Ms. Poth

All Order Forms Available in the Office

• Sharky's - 8th grade, Mondays through Feb. 14th current form attached and in office.
• Z Pizza - Parent Cabinet, Fridays - new form good through Feb. 25th. Form attached.

Please note that the 7th grade Mother's Market lunches ended yesterday, January 27. Any families who have a credit balance should contact Debbie Clavadetscher at 949-233-1833 for a refund.