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Calendar of Events
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Half Day Before Winter Break Friday, Dec 16 12:30 PM Dismissal Parent CabinetWinter MarketFriday, Dec 16 12:00-1:00 PM Winter BreakDec 19 - Jan 2 School ResumesTuesday, Jan 3 RSC Practicum WeekendMarch 23, 24, 25 Jamba Juice Wednesdays Recycle Thursdays
weekly
Click here for our Calendar of Events!
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After-Care
Journey School is committed to providing professional and enriching after-care options for students. Several of our high-quality aftercare programs still have openings.
Mondays
Tuesdays
- Little Acorns
- Guitar w/Billy Alexander
- Handwork
- Spanish (NEW) Click here for flier
Wednesdays
- Drama (Grades 5-8)
- Homework Help, Puzzles & Games w/Mr. M (Grades 4 & up)
- Academic Chess (Grades 4 & up) New session starting. Click here for flier
Thursdays
- Little Acorns
- Guitar w/Billy Alexander
- Strings
- Handwork
Fridays
- Little Acorns
- Drama (Grades 1-4)
Please visit our website for more information about our providers and how to sign-up for their wonderful enrichment classes.
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| Community Outreach |
"It's a Wonderful Life"
at the Laguna Beach Playhouse
November 25 thru
December 24, 2011
Written by Steve Murray Directed by Peter Amster
A heartwarming holiday treat
Share the hope and humor of Frank Capra's adored Classic Christmas film It's A Wonderful Life in this delightful re-imagining. The virtuosic James Leaming portrays George Bailey, Clarence the Angel, Mary, Old Man Potter, and twenty more of Bedford Falls' finest citizens. George comes to realize that life really is worth living and that the actions of one person do make a difference in the world. Make this heartwarming family experience a part of your holiday tradition this season.
Click here for more info.
**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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TED 2011 Prize Winner
JR, a semi-anonymous French street artist, uses his camera to show the world its true face, by pasting photos of the human face across massive canvases. At TED2011, he makes his audacious TED Prize wish: to use art to turn the world inside out. Learn more about his work and learn how you can join in at insideoutproject.net.
Click here to watch a video of the TED award winner.
**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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Good Things Are Happening!
December 16, 2011 |
Dear Journey School Friends and Family,
We wish all of you a wonderful winter holiday and look forward to greeting you in the new year! Onwards and upwards, Shaheer Faltas
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First Graders Plant Seeds, Tend Garden & Enjoy Harvests
Our first graders have been enjoying the full circle of gardening. In late September, the students planted seeds with the help of master gardeners Erik and Mary. Over the next several weeks, they tended their planter boxes by regularly watering and pulling weeds. On December 9th, the first grade class enjoyed a delicious lunch salad with the help of teacher, Mrs. Torrey, and parents, Brad and Johanna Southard. Exciting Times!
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5th Graders Learn to Compost
Photos of our 5th graders learning how to compost from Master gardener, Joanne Byrd. They all had a terrific time! |
Our Stephanie
Longtime Journey supporter and good friend to many, past and present, Stephanie Medoff-Jay, mother of Sasha Jay, passed away on December 7, 2011. Her zest for life, beautiful spirit and passion for community deeply impacted all who knew her. Donations may be made to Ovarian Cancer Research. |
Journey School Kitchen - Claim your items TODAY!
Attention Journey Community: The Journey School kitchen will undergo a major clean-up over the holiday break. Over the years, through the community's generosity of donating meals and treats to the faculty and at many of our festivals, we have accumulated an abundance of extra serving platters and tupper-ware...some even have names on them! These extra items are in the kitchen on a table for you to collect by the end of the day today. All items left unclaimed will be donated to Goodwill. |
Journey School Auction is March 3rd
Save the date - March 3, 2012! Get ready to gussy up and have fun at the Annual Auction! The auction will be held earlier this year on Saturday, March 3rd to lessen the year-end crunch of activities. Invite your friends and friends of Journey to join in the festivities. More info will come from your Room Parent on your class theme. Please contact your Room Parent or Parent Cabinet Rep if you're interested in helping find business donations, decorating, or organizing the auction this year. |
Parent Cabinet Survey
Look for the PC Survey to hit your inbox next week. While you're all hopefully relaxing and enjoying your winter vacations, some of us will be working hard to make improvements in the parent education and communication programs at Journey. Please look for a 5-minute survey to help us, help you, make Journey an even stronger, more vibrant and accessible community for everyone. |
 New After School Program! "Espanol in Motion" now being offered Classes begin the first week of January! Sign up today!
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After School Chess Classes on Wednesdays
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Looking for Holiday Gifts?
The 5th grade class will be selling products from LOVE Reusable Bags as their fundraiser to earn money towards their 8th grade class trip fund. This local company offers adorable, sustainable lunch boxes, snack/sandwich bags, pencil cases, shopping bags, totes, beach bags and more! 40% of the proceeds will return to Journey School!! 5th Grade will be selling products on campus on 12/14 & 12/16 and at the two Winter Concerts. Visit and share the link www.lovereusablebags.com to view and/or order the bags (enter JOURNEY in the comment box, not the coupon code box)!
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| Earn a Free Scarf and Support Journey School This Holiday Season
We've just made it easier for you to support Journey School!
1. We registered Journey School with GoodSearch.com, a company that helps non-profits like ours raise funds through the everyday actions of our supporters.
Here is how you can help: - Use GoodSearch when you search the internet--they will donate a penny to us every time you do.
- Use GoodShop.com when you shop online - they work with more than 2,500 major retailers, have over 100,000 coupons, and donate a percentage of every purchase you make to us.
- Enroll in the GoodDining.com they will donate up to 6% of every dollar you spend when you eat at one of 10,000 participating restaurants Get started by clicking the "Become a Supporter" button on our profile page here!
2. On the morning of Friday, Dec. 16th, Parent Cabinet will be selling Journey logo merchandise and the beautiful scarfs and baskets that were for sale at the Harvest Faire -- perfect last minute gifts to have on hand! |
Wahoo's & Thasos Greek Grille Lunches Begin January 3rd
Place your orders before Winter break!We're very proud to announce this important partnership and our ability to provide healthy lunch options for our children. Our values and ideals regarding education, environment and healthy alternatives are in alignment. We're very excited, and we hope you'll welcome Steve Karfaridis, partner of Wahoo's and Thasos, Jessie, manager of Wahoo's Aliso Viejo, and Michael Karfaridis, partner of Thasos Grille as you see them on campus. Please download your order form here and return form before Friday, December 16th. |
Book Faire
It is not too late to join the Barnes and Noble Book Faire fundraiser! You, your friends, and your family can buy ONLINE at BN.com using the online code 10613271. The code is good through the weekend. At the bottom of the payment page-- below the credit card info box -- there is a box that says check if this is a bookfair and when you check that box a space appears for the number. Thank you to everyone who participated in the WAHOOS and BARNES and NOBLE fundraisers. (extra bonus if you sign up for goodsearch.com and indicate Journey School as your preferred charity). |
Journey Parent Group
A Journey School Tennis Group for parents is forming. If you are interested in playing in the mornings during school please contact Lisa Skibsted at oscarski@yahoo.com. |
A Note from Mr. K
Journey School Games and PE Instructor It has been such a pleasure getting to know you and your delightful students! I couldn't be happier with the start of the year. So far, we have built on the good work from prior years and are now implementing further improvements for our games classes. As you may know, your students are engaged in high level activities--ranging from cooperative games that foster teamwork to street hockey, stilt-walking, volleyball, and much more. We want to keep the momentum moving in a positive direction and could use some help from anyone who is willing or able. Specifically, I made a wish list with Dicks Sporting goods today. Anyone who wants to access my wish list may visit the Dick's Sporting Goods website and under "My Account" enter my email: rkalbhenn6@att.net and password Journey. My wish list will present itself there. I am asking you to donate anything you can to increase the dynamic movement of our wonderful school and Physical Education department. Maybe you don't mind donating a few volleyballs or perhaps your son or daughter is involved in an organized sport after school and the coaches have some used equipment to donate! The opportunities are endless and I hope you can support us in re-building our games program during these lean economic times. Please don't hesitate to e-mail me at rkalbhenn6@att.net. Again, thank you so much for sending us such wonderful students. Warm wishes, Mr. K |
Lost & Found
Please remember to check for your children's lost items in our Lost & Found located in front of the office. Volunteer OpportunityThe Lost & Found needs someone to organize and donate unclaimed items. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Shoon at shoon@journeyschool.net. |
Teacher Appreciation
Parent Cabinet will be hosting two teacher appreciation lunches this year in January and May. Please email Lisa Fry if you would like to volunteer. We are also hoping to provide Wednesday lunch for the teachers several times throughout the year. A simple Pot of Soup or Salad is greatly appreciated by our hardworking teachers. Simply pick a Wednesday and contact lisamariefry@yahoo.com with the date. |
Enrollment for 2012-2013
JOURNEY SCHOOL CURRENTLY HAS OPENINGS IN KINDERGARTEN! Kindergarten spaces are still available on a very limited basis. This is a unique opportunity to apply to the Journey School Kindergarten program without having to participate in the lottery process. If you know anyone who would embrace the Waldorf philosophy and its lifelong benefits, please have them contact Julie Giffin at Journey School at 949.448.7232 x 2 or email at info@journeyschool.net. Kindy's born between 6/1/2005 - 12/2/2006 are eligible. We look forward to hearing from you! www.journeyschool.net WALK THROUGH THE GRADE TOURS Walk Through The Grade Tours are underway and take place on most Tuesdays from 9:00am - 10:30am. Tours are designed for parents as classrooms will be visited while in session. Please RSVP with Julie Giffin at 949.448.7232 x 2 or email her at info@journeyschool.net. Applications for the 2012/2013 lottery are now available. Please visit our website or receive an application at your scheduled tour.
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