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Journey School Newsletter
March 16, 2012
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ALUMNI AND 8TH GRADERS
What Happens to Waldorf Graduates? 
It's natural for parents to wonder about life after Journey School and how successful Waldorf school graduates are in higher education and beyond. Read the latest post on Journey's new blog about data from a research study which answers this question.   
Join us for an Alumni Visit 
Two Journey School Alumni will be on campus next Wednesday, March 21st from 9-10:30 a.m. The students are Ellie and Sophie Brodsky-Blake--Ms. Hellene's daughters. Their father will also be attending if you would like to learn from his perspective and experience. Current and prospective parents are encouraged to drop by the staff lounge to talk with them during an informal roundtable. Check our blog on Monday to read a biography of these two former students.  
8th Grade Student Designs Rainwater Harvesting Installation
Cyriene Adams' Rainwater Harvesting Installation will occur on March 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Journey School.  Cyriene will be assisted by 5th grade Journey School students, parents, and community volunteers including SOKA University interns and Earthroots staff.  Journey parents and community volunteers are invited to help. Read more about Cyriene's design and inspiration on Journey's new blog.   
School Lunches Support Our 8th Grade Class Field Trips
Did you know that 8th grade students run our lunch program? They provide nutritious and affordable meals and have fun serving the younger students, while watching their field trip funds grow from their volunteer work. So why not help them reach their goal? Our 8th graders are challenging our community to 20 new sign-ups this week. Click here for an easy online form OR print out a PDF form from our Online Forms page.
GROWING JOURNEY COMMUNITY
Lottery Results Announced 
The Journey School lottery was held on March 14th. Students being offered space in a class at Journey School for the 2012/2013 school year are being notified. All wait list applicants will receive a letter within 7 - 10 days that must be signed and returned by the due date in order to maintain their position on the wait-list.     
Kindergarten Orientation on March 21 & 28
Kindergarten lays the foundation for Waldorf education and helps new families learn how to support Waldorf at home. Newly admitted students entering Kindergarten in the fall have been scheduled for appointments for Kindergarten Orientation on either March 21 or March 28 from 1pm to 3pm. (Appointments will also be available for current Kindergarten parents who did not get to attend an orientation.) 

New families with children in the grades will be notified soon of their orientation appointment.   
Importance of Play in Kindergarten
Journey School is very proud to offer an appropriate Kindergarten model for our children. Read about "Robbing Kindergartners of Play" in a recent Washington Post article.  
UPCOMING EVENTS
Got Games? 
Have you ever wondered how Games and Physical Education classes are taught at Journey School and why? Come experience a Games Class for yourself in this hands-on lesson and lively discussion with one of the most renown and enthusiastic Games educators in the country!

Thom Schaefer will lead the workshop on Saturday, March 24 from 1pm to 3pm. We scheduled this event at a time when many working Dads could attend! Remember, the class is open to ANY current or prospective parent and all community members. Space is filling up fast. Click here to RSVP.   
Discover Eurythmy 
One of the least understood and under-appreciated courses in Waldorf Education is Eurythmy--a movement art designed by Rudolph Steiner that is especially intended to strengthen your child's spatial intelligence while bringing balance and harmony to a changing physical body. ANY interested parent or community member is cordially invited to DISCOVER EURYTHMY with Alice Stamm--a faculty favorite-- on Friday, March 23 at 4 p.m.

RSVP now so you don't miss this great opportunity to deepen your grasp of Waldorf education in its fullness!  
Book Fair 
Journey School Scholastic Book Fair will be held March 26-30. Each class will be escorted to the MPR at a specific time during the week and given the opportunity to select and purchase books onsite. New this year will be the option to purchase online. A portion of the proceeds and book credits return to Journey School. Cash, check and credit card will be accepted -- look for the flyers next week for more information. 
Earth Day Car Show
Interested in knowing what community building event the Parent Cabinet has planned next?! How about an "Earth Day" Car Show, Rummage Sale and E-waste Drive? Join us for the event taking place on Saturday, April 21 (the day before official Earth Day) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The event will include: a variety of cars on display, a bake sale (hosted by the 8th grade), sale items ranging from clothing to furniture, craft tables for the kids, and a drop off site for all your large e-waste items.

Sound exciting? Want to help out? Donations may include Spring Cleaning items such as: gently used clothing, books, CDs, toys, and other small items. Please bring small items to the Parent Cottage before April 21 (lamps, small end tables and such). Larger items must be dropped off after school on Friday, April 20--please be prepared to help move them into place. A sign-up list will be posted shortly as we will need volunteers in order to make this event a roaring success!  This is such a big event that we've started a JourneyCarShow.wordpress.com website to keep you up-to-date. 
Journey School Talent Show Auditions
The Journey Talent Show is June 2. Auditions for grades 3-8 will take place April 19 & 20 at lunchtime in the MPR.  Audition applications and more information are available in the school office.   

Event Calendar At-a-Glance

Monday, 19th and 26th, 8:30am - 10:30am

Liz Clark and Uschi Friebauer - Handwork Workshops (Parts 2 & 3 of 3 part series: Crochet on the 19th, and Felting on the 26th). Learn the whys and hows of what your children are learning in the handwork class. RSVP required.

 

Wednesday, March 21st, 1pm - 3pm

Kindergarten Orientation - Invitation only

 

Friday, March 23, 4:00pm in MPR 

Eurythmy with Alice Stamm - Master teacher Alice Stamm offers an experiential workshop on Eurythmy. Find out what it is and why it is an important part of your child's Waldorf education. RSVP required.

 

Saturday, March 24, 1:00-3:00pm

Wisdom Behind Waldorf Games with Thom Schaefer - Master teacher Thom Schaefer offers an experiential workshop on Waldorf Games. Learn how games are taught at Journey and why it differs from traditional P.E. classes. RSVP required.

 

Monday, March 26 - Friday, March 30 - Journey School Book Fair

 

Wednesday, March 28th, 1pm - 3pm

Kindergarten Orientation - Invitation only

 

Friday, March 30 - 6th Grade Medieval Games at the Pasadena Waldorf School

 

Tuesday, April 3, 17 and 24, 6:00-7:30pm in MPR  

Patti Connolly on the Temperaments. Click here for childcare options.

 

Friday, April 6 - Minimum Day

 

Monday, April 9 - 13 SPRING BREAK!!

 

Saturday, April 21  

Journey School Car Show & Rummage Sale - Click here for more information

 

Wednesday, April 25  

Annual May Faire  

 

Coming up in May: STAR Testing  

 

Be sure to visit our website's Adult Learning Workshops page to see what's coming up next in our parent education series.

 

WEBSITE UPDATES

Journey School has a Blog! 

Our website is improving and changing daily! Our latest and greatest addition: Journey School Blog which takes a deeper look at learning and our school. Coming soon: Journey School Alumni page.  

Music, Photos and Video for JourneySchool.net Website
Are you a musician with original songs? Are you a professional photographer with high resolution photos of Journey School? Are you an amateur filmmaker with footage of Journey School festivals? If you'd like to share your talents and have them featured on the JourneySchool.net website, please send an email to Michele Whiteaker at ocplayparks@gmail.com with contact information and a note about how you might help. Michele is putting together a list of parents who can contribute music, photos or video for the new website.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Espanol in Motion Starts April 3
"Espa�ol in Motion" is unlike any other after school Spanish program for elementary students. Registration is open for all students and grade levels. Class will be held on Tuesdays,  April 3 - June 5.  Space is limited so sign up early.

Grades 1-4 - 3:00 - 4:00pm
Grades 5-8 - 4:00 - 5:00pm

Visit www.spectrumlanguages.com for more information or register with Nadia Dorsey at 949.706.2661   
Journey School Drama Club Presents "Little Mermaid"
It's not too late to be a part of Journey School's Drama Club! Grades 1 - 5 are invited to join us on WEDNESDAYS from 12:45-2:30pm in the MPR.

REGISTER ONLINE Questions? Contact CSS at 305-9758 
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