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| Calendar of Events | | May Day Celebration Friday, April 29
STAR Testing
begins Tuesday, May 3
Annual Auction Gala
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Garden/Ecology Group
1st Tues. of the month
Head, Heart & Hands
Select Wednesdays
9:00 AM
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Community Outreach
SOCKS FOR JAPAN
4th grade is collecting funds for Japan. To piggyback on this noble initiative, here is an easy way for your child to make a difference in Japan:
An American man in Japan is asking for small actions: A pair of socks and a care letter. There is much symbolism in this because Japanese people take their shoes off in their houses and wear socks.
Why socks? Several reasons. Many of the survivors ended up barefoot after fleeing in a hurry. In the disaster zone, feet get wet and then extra cold at night, especially in currently freezing weather. People often forget about socks in favor of more obvious items like blankets and jackets. Receiving a new, fresh pair of socks provides a moment of comfort. If those socks arrive with a caring note as well, it's very heartening for survivors. Small joys matter.
Put each pair in a sealed plastic bag. Want your socks to find needy feet asap? Speed up the process by taking socks out of bulk packaging and putting each pair in its own sealed clear plastic bag. Waterproof bags, such as Ziploc brand, are useful to people without homes. They serve a dual purpose: delivering socks in good shape, and providing a way for people to keep items dry.
Enclose a care letter. Japanese people treasure letters, especially ones from foreigners. Survivors of the 1995 Hanshin quake in Kobe said that care letters were among the most uplifting items they received. So, please enclose a letter with each pair of socks. For help composing and translating your letter, click here.
For more information about sending socks to Japan click here.
**PLEASE NOTE** This section of the newsletter is intended to promote awareness within our community of our wider world. JS does not intend this as a solicitation or official endorsement, but rather as a source of information and as a reminder that even the smallest of actions can make a difference. All JS community members are welcome to submit information to this section by emailing
journeyschoolnews@gmail.com
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Journey School Fundraising
3 no-cost ways
to earn money for
our school !!!!
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JS Classifieds
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PAST YEARBOOK NEEDED
We are still in need of a yearbook from the years 2008-2009 so we can have it copied for the school. If you can loan us your yearbook from one of these years, we promise to take good care of it and will return it shortly. Please contact Shoon if you can help.
YEARBOOK ARCHIVE
A volunteer is needed to take old yearbooks and have them reprinted and possibly laminated to preserve them for the future. Please contact Shoon for more info.
LOST & FOUND
Parents, the Lost & Found is overflowing! 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.
P.O.P.S. VOLUNTEERS
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.
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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Good Things Are Happening!
April 22, 2011 |
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Dear Journey School Friends and Family:
We hope you enjoy the newest version of our weekly newsletter. Thank you for taking a few minutes to review important updates about recent and upcoming Journey School happenings. Onwards and Upwards!
Shaheer Faltas |
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The Annual Auction Gala on May 7th
is fast approaching!
All are welcome to join us for Journey School's biggest celebration of the year! Experience an unforgettable night brimming with good food, great friends, and lots of laughter.
Incoming families are especially invited as a great way to meet other Journey families and get acquainted.
Remember to RSVP online or in the drop box in the office.
Donations are needed for our wonderful auction baskets. Please bring your donation to the office basket or your classroom basket before April 20th.
CLASS BASKETS 2011 AUCTION
Kindy, Daylily: Books, Fairies and Gnomes, grades K-4th
Kindy, Morning Glory: Garden or Ecology inspired items
Kindy, Sunflower: Baby items
1st: Waldorf inspired Toys and Activities
2nd: Health, Wellness and relaxation
3rd: Gourmet - Cooking
4th: Games
5th: Arts and Crafts (adults or kids)
6th: Picnic and/or Camping
7th: Breakfast in Bed (think Mother's Day!)
8th: Beach, Sports, Outdoor activities
Each class basket will be displayed on the silent auction tables and will be open to bidders on the night of the event.
Proceeds from the auction benefit Journey School.
You may purchase an item to donate or solicit donations from a local business.
Journey School is a 501(C) 3 non-profit and donations may be tax deductible.The school tax I.D. number is # 33 - 0912707 and may be given to donors for tax purposes. Letters and donation forms are available in the office.
If you have other items to donate to the auction or would like to help the committee, please e-mail journeyauction@cox.net.
Thank you for your support,
The Auction Committee
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Tdap Booster Shots
For the 2011-12 school year only, all students entering 7th through 12th grades will need proof of a Tdap booster shot before starting school. This requirement:
- Begins July 1, 2011.
- Can be met by receiving one dose of Tdap vaccine on or after the 10th birthday.
- Applies to all public and private schools.
- Does not affect students enrolled in summer school.
Beginning July 1, 2012 and beyond, all students entering the 7th grade will need proof of a Tdap booster shot before starting school.
Pertussis is widespread. If your child 10 years and older has not yet received the 'Tdap' pertussis booster shot, please contact your doctor or health department. Getting a booster shot now will protect your child against the ongoing threat of pertussis and meet a new school requirement that begins in the 2011-12 school year (California law - Assembly Bill 354).
Adults are also advised to get a pertussis booster shot, if they haven't already, to protect themselves, their families, and their students.
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Enrollment News
Kindergarten Orientations for new students joining Journey School in the fall are complete. All applicants should have received an enrollment packet at orientation which is to be returned to the Journey School office no later than 3:00 pm on April 29, 2011. If you are unable to have your doctor complete the medical and/or dental form by the specified due date, please keep these forms and return the rest of the packet by April 29th. You may submit these forms when they are complete.
New students entering our grade classes in the fall will be called within the next week to schedule orientations.
If you did not receive an enrollment packet at orientation, or If you have any further questions, please call or email Julie Giffin at 949.448.7232 x 2 or julie@journeyschool.net
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STAR Testing
STAR Testing begins Tuesday, 5/3 for grades 2-8. Testing will occur in the mornings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Testing will last approximately 3 weeks. Our schoolwide approach to testing is healthy and balanced. We avoid undue pressure and cultivate calmness in the students while still expecting admirable results. Below are suggestions that have been proven to help on the home-front. Let's all implement them together starting now:
- Ensure your student attends school every day and on time
- Absences and tardies at this point are inexcusable (except due to serious illness, religious celebrations, or exceptionally pressing matters)
- Turn-off the screens--it's that simple
- Be sure your child(ren) get lots of sleep and eat healthy--breakfast is key
- Focus on effort versus outcome
- We want students to see that blessings and positive outcomes follow hard work
- Ensure all homework and class work is prioritized
- Encourage excellent classroom behavior without excuse
- Support your teachers when they need help
- Avoid distractions, disruptions, or unnecessary problems that sap energy
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Auction
"Help is only help if it arrives when needed."
Now is the time for action. Below are ways you can assist now:
- Click here to purchase auction tickets for your family, friends or staff
- Approach interested community members or potential supporters
- If we all get 1 extra person to buy a ticket our mission will be accomplished
- Proceeds are used to "CLOSE THE FUNDING GAP" between the amount of revenue the state allocates per pupil (approximately $5300) and the actual cost of running a Waldorf-inspired program per pupil (approximately $9000)
- Monies raised will be used to ensure Violin, Ukulele, Spanish, Spatial Dynamics and Games, essential teacher training, etc.
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Hot Lunch Days
Sharky's Mondays -- New forms went home last week for Sharky's. Some children have credit balances due to early dismissal and the games hosted at Journey School. Please check with your child to see if they were given a form with credit. Click here for the new form that will be good until the end of May.
Z Pizza Fridays -- The new pizza form begins this week. Click here to download the form.
As always, forms will go home with the children and are available in the office in the drawer marked Sharky's & Z Pizza. When completing your order forms, please take into consideration any field trips your child's class may have and remember not to order on those days!
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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.
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CSA Baskets
Starting Tuesday, April 26th, CSA baskets will be delivered to school by 2:30 PM. Click here to download the sign-up form.
CSA members can choose to receive a regular or large size basket of seasonal organic foods once a week or bi-weekly. A regular basket averages about 15-20 different items and a large basket averages 17-22 items. The large baskets also include more of certain items. Memberships are purchased and renewed on a quarterly basis, with a one-time registration fee of $15.00. New members can join our program at any time, and pay only for baskets left in the quarter.
A TYPICAL BASKET
Contents of CSA baskets change seasonally, an example basket in spring quarter would include: chard, onions. beets, broccoli, lettuce, parsley, kale, avocado, navel oranges, lemons, apples, grapefruit, pears, potatoes, kiwi and cabbage.
With each basket, you will receive an email listing the items contained in your box along with a few recipes to help ensure that all of your healthy produce is enjoyed.
CSA POLICIES
Your CSA commitment lasts for one season and prepayment is required before your basket delivery begins. If you are unable to pick-up our basket at your designated location on your designated day, it is your responsibility to have a friend or family member do so. Any unclaimed baskets will be donated at the discretion of the site host. Refunds are not available for unclaimed baskets.
Regular: $238.00 (7 baskets x $34)
Large: $287.00 (7 baskets x $41)
*one time registration fee of $15.00
To register, please click here to download the sign-up form. If you have more questions please do not hesitate to phone Telie or Rebecca at 949-661-9381 or email the farm directly at scfcsa@yahoo.com.
Check out the web site http://www.southcoastfarms.com
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 Journey Parent Classes
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Journey School After-Care
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JOURNEY CHESS & PUZZLE CLUB
 Journey Chess & Puzzle Club by Mr. M (Roger Manderscheid -- California Credentialed teacher) 714-549-2898
Who: 4th - 8th grade Journey School students
What: Learning and improving chess playing skills, classical games ( Backgammon, Cribbage, Yatzee, etc.), puzzles (Tangrams, Pentominoes, Soma cube, etc.), and magic tricks.
Where: Journey School lunch tables (first meeting - room TBA)
When: Thursdays, 3:15-5:15 (may leave early)
Why:
1) fun
2) explore, discover, learn, and share
3) develop good sportsmanship
4) develop non-electronic motor & dexterity skills
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