Yearbook Order Deadline

Today, March 11 

Scholarship Application Deadline 

JS Classifieds

Join us for an All School Workday this Saturday, March 12 from 8:00 AM until dark. We will be beautifying the campus for spring and for our guests who will be attending the Medieval Games on Monday March 21. Remember, more hands, more fun, and more beautiful the campus becomes! 

Please RSVP to Michael Hunter at lsmhunter@hotmail.com.  

Hope to see you there!

The students, staff, and I are absolutely thrilled about the New Media Literacy pilot-program launched this month! Each week, 6th grade students participate in "Cyber Civics" classes with Ms. Graber and Mr. Keller. The focus of the class is to empower students with the necessary capacities to make ethical decisions in cyber-space, on campus, and in their personal lives away from school.

To a great extent, this program builds upon the strong moral foundation already laid in the early grades and through the middle school curriculum. So far, many schools, organizations, and university professors have expressed real interest in learning from and/or replicating our innovative project -- which emphasizes the behaviors that empower students to become wise users of technological tools.

We're currently refining elements of the program so we can effectively embed "Cyber Civics" into grades 5-8 by the time we launch school next year. Please visit the following sites if you're interested in taking a deeper dive into this innovative and proactive project:   

http://dianagraber-cybercivics.blogspot.com/ http://www.rudywouldtweet.com/Site/Welcome.html  

• We have a critical reminder about FACEBOOK. While this powerful tool has many wonderful aspects that have already dramatically changed the entire globe -- including my ancestral homeland of Egypt -- Facebook is simply beyond the ability of young children to use appropriately.
• There are both legal and child-development reasons as to why Facebook restricts membership to people 13 and older. In addition to complying with U.S. law (called the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), Facebook has created an environment designed only for teenagers and adults. The site's rules and policies are also aimed towards teens and adults. Even more important, the protection and safety education that Facebook has in place are designed for people 13 and older. As a community that respects rules, let's help our children follow this one.
• Even if your child is 13 or older, we really caution you to be careful about what you allow your child to do online and encourage you to embrace the responsibility of teaching your child to use social media wisely.

• We need all families to recommit to the school's overall media policy which you agreed to during enrollment. Please click here to review your commitments.  
• Then, please sit down with your entire family to re-establish momentum or healthy habits. Please ask your teachers for alternatives to TV and media if you need support.  
• We also ask you to have your students leave all cell phones at home. They can distract the children and disrupt the learning process.  
• If you feel your student(s) must have their phone at school, they need to drop their phone off in a secured teacher basket as they enter the classroom. At the end of the day, the teacher will return the phone -- which will remain off unless permission is provided. 

• Journey School is thrilled to host Medieval Games on Monday, March 21st!
• This is an all-day extravaganza at which 6th grade students from a dozen Waldorf-inspired schools -- 175 students -- compete in Archery, Spear Throwing, Jousting, Dueling, Steeplechase and much more!
• It is a day that brings history alive through joy, imagination, creativity, and healthy competition.
• In the coming days, you will receive an announcement describing in detail the logistics of the day for all children.
• In the meantime, we are so grateful to Ms. Joy, Mr. Keller, Ms. Hodes, Ms. Spretke, and the entire Medieval Games committee of parents.
• Thank you for making great things happen for the kids!!. 

The deadline for completing a scholarship application is fast approaching. If your family is in need of support, ACT NOW.

You must complete and return the attached scholarship application NO LATER than Tuesday, March 15. Once your application is received, Shaheer will contact you to set up a confidentail meeting.

If you have any questions, you may email Shaheer directly at administrator@journeyschool.net.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING SCHOLARSHIP FORMS IS MARCH 15, 2011.  Click here to view and download the application.

This is a reminder that Journey Yearbook orders and payment are due by 3:00 PM TODAY, March 11th.  

1st yearbook is $20.00 and family discount for additional yearbooks is $18.00. Faculty discount is also $18.00.  

8th Grade Tribute is $20.00 for a 1/2 page and $35.00 for a full page. 

ANY ORDERS RECEIVED AFTER TODAY WILL COST $35.00. No discounts will be given for family or faculty orders.  

Order forms are available in the office if needed. Please contact Sylvia Sandefur if you have any questions at 949.257.5335 or bunique@cox.net.  

On Wednesday Miss Murphy's 5th Grade class learned about rainwater harvesting from author and speaker, Brad Lancaster and Jodi Levine of Earthroots Field School.  

Together the class measured their building and discovered it captures approximately 8,677 gallons of water per year. The students shared creative ways to conserve water, they learned where California's water comes from, and they discussed ways to capture rainwater on Journey's campus.  

Look for a rainwater demonstration site in the near future.  

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.