Journey School News

Over the last few days, hundreds of protesters have reportedly been killed in Libya in the midst of large scale anti-government protests. Libyan leader Muhammad al-Gaddafi and his government appear to be prepared to kill an unlimited number of people to stay in power. The international community should act now to put a stop to the bloodshed. Call on US government officials to play a leadership role at the United Nations to ensure that it imposes a total arms embargo on Libya and sends a mission there immediately to investigate the violence.

Community Outreach #2

A HAPA Aloha

Orange County

The internationally acclaimed, contemporary Hawaiian music group returns to the Barclay.

The word hapa ("part") itself describes not only the blending of the backgrounds of the men who make up the group, but also defines the music that continues to attract so much success. Part traditional, part contemporary, part musical genius, part stunning vocals...these parts blend together to symbolize the cohesiveness of the music of HAPA. The evening features Barry Flanagan (lead guitar/vocals) and Ron Kuala'au (singer/songwriter) of HAPA with renowned Hawai'ian chanter Charles Kau'pu and special guest artist James "Hutch" Hutchinson.

HAPA - the sound of Maui February 26, 2011 at 8pm

Irvine Barclay Theatre

4242 Campus Drive in Irvine Tickets: $23-$35

949.854.4646

Journey School Fundraising

3 no-cost ways
to earn money for
our school !!!!

1. eScrip: Sign on to www.escrip.com enter school name register your bank and grocery cards.

2. Ralphs rewards: Sign in to www.ralphs.com go to enroll your card click on community programs and type in Journey School.

3. Purchase Scrip: Look for info and order forms sent home with your kids! Click here for order form
or
Click here for list of scrip merchants

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Good Things Are Happening!
February 25, 2011

Dear Journey School Friends and Family:

Please enjoy the weekend! Be on the lookout for a facilites update soon.

Onwards and Upwards!

Shaheer Faltas

Walk Through the Grades Tour

Journey School's final school tour prior to the lottery will be taking place tomorrow, February 26. Please RSVP to Julie Giffin at 949.448.7232 x 2 or julie@journeyschool.net.

Dress Code

We have a dress code because we believe it's good for students, families, and school culture
For example, students are protected from inappropriate words, images, or ideas while parents are relieved from buying expensive "designer labels"
Schoolwide culture is also strengthened when we unite around common values
But, we have to follow-through with commitments--at the administrative, teacher, parent, and student levels
Some of us are doing a very admirable job
Many of us, however, need to step up
All staff will be expected to enforce the dress code with renewed commitment beginning Monday
We're writing to you ahead of time to ask for your help
Please:

Print a copy of the dress code and place it in a prominent place in your home
Review it with your child several times this weekend
Then, ensure follow-through occurs each morning before drop-off
In the event of a violation, a clean "loaner" item will be provided for the day
Please support these efforts if you are notified

Once again, thank you for your support
Trust is built when we follow through with one another
It is broken when we don't honor agreements
The school staff recognizes we really need to get better
We ask that you re-commit, too, so the students know we are on the same page
THANKS

Talent Show Tomorrow Night

Our annual Talent Show is tomorrow evening! Dinner is from 6:00 - 6:45 PM. The Show is from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Please be in your seats by 6:50.

**PLEASE NOTE** If raining, the dinner will be canceled, but the show (and dessert/raffle) must go on!

Please look for a flyer with more details about the Talent Show later today!

Parent Cabinet Meeting Next Week

We welcome everyone at the next Parent Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, March 2 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Come and find out what is happening at Journey School this spring!

Scrip Orders Due Today, February 25th

LET SCRIP HELP YOU BUDGET MONTHLY EXPENSES

Scrip Did you know that you can purchase Grocery-Gas-Restaurant-Scrip Cards monthly? In addition to many other gift cards Scrip can be used to pay for your monthy staples. Scrip has the potential of earning Journey School thousands of dollars per year. In order for it to benefit our program we need at least 50% of the families to participate.

Please help save this program and take a few minutes of your time to place an order!

Scrip

Introducing the Easiest Way to Purchase Scrip Cards!

Scrip can now be purchased as a "Standing" order. This means you place the order once for your groceries, gas, etc. and you will receive your scrip cards every month. In addition, we are now taking Credit Card payments -- making things even easier! Orders will be placed the 25th of each month and will arrive the 1st week of the new month.

For the list of vendors, click here. Or, download the Scrip Order Form.

Please leave your orders in the Scrip folder in the Office or email to sciulla33@msn.com.

Thank you for supporting Journey School.

Hot Lunch Days

Next Monday, we will begin using a NEW form for the Sharky's lunches. New forms were sent home this week. You may download the new Sharky's order form here.

Friday Z Pizza -- Today is the final day to use the current form. New forms go home next week. See new Z Pizza form attached.

As always, forms are also available in the office at all times.

Community Discount Cards

Community Discount Cards for Sale - Each Discount Card Only $10.00

We offer discount cards from Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente and Ladera Ranch. Please see attached flyer for discounts. All discount cards are valid through 08/31/2011. To purchase your discount cards, please contact Bettina Spretke at matashis@cox.net.

Journey School Knit-a-Thon
Knit, purl, knit, purl. The Knit-a-thon is moving forward, stitch by stitch. Our knitting group days and times have changed: Tuesday, 1-3 with Linda; Wednesday, 12:30 to 2 with Allison; and, Thursday, 3-4 with Monica. If you are interested in knitting in the evening or on the weekends, email Allison at knitathon.js@gmail.com, and we'll see what we can do.

Donations of yarn are very much appreciated. Beautiful knitting needles crafted by Journey's own Lisa Crow are available. Come sip on some soup, munch on a cookie, and chat a bit while learning to knit or taking a moment to indulge in crafting warm scarves and blankets for South County Outreach.

Click here to check out our Knit-a-thon website

Website Photos

As we update our website, we will be using photographs of many of our students and parents. If you did not sign the photo release waiver we will not use pictures of your family on the website.

If you signed the waiver and your child's or your photographs are used on the website, we will not include names alongside the images.

If you prefer that photographs of your family are not used for Journey School's website, please email us at journeyschoolnews@gmail.com as soon as possible.

P.O.P.S. Volunteers

Parents on the Playground
Journey School wants your help! Parents are needed for recess duty Monday through Friday from 10:30-11:00 AM or 12:30-1:10 PM. You can volunteer weekly, bi-weekly, or as a sub. We will work with your schedule! Please email your availability to journeypops@gmail.com or sign up online here.

JS Classifieds

LOST & FOUND
Parents, please remember to look through the lost & found for your children's missing items.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

to provide teacher lunch on Wednesdays. Lunch can be as simple as a crockpot of soup and bread. Lunch is for 15 teachers. Please Email Lisa Fry for more details.

MUSIC PROGRAM

Ms Bujoni is looking for 2 xylophones or glockenspiels to add to her 3rd grade Recorder class experience. To donate, please deliver them to the office or Music Room (#9).

CARPOOL REQUEST

If anyone is interested in a carpool from Irvine in the mornings please contact Julie Giffin in the Journey School office for further information.

HANDWORKERS & READERS NEEDED:

Attention Parents: Our children are in need of parent helpers in Handwork Class. Handwork is M, T & Th from 10:55 AM - 2:45 PM. Please contact Sylvia Sandefur, Handwork Teacher, to find the best fit for you! 949.257.5335 or bunique@cox.net.

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