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Journey School Newsletter
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May 15, 2012
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Journey School continues to generate positive momentum. Through the efforts of our parent volunteer communications team, we received press coverage from CBS and the OC Register (Click to read: Journey School welcomes spring with May Faire). Click to enter our expanding Press Newsroom which features inspiring stories and important information -- with links that are easy to share with your family and friends via email or social media.
It's IMPORTANT to read to the end of the newsletter (calendar section) because there are new dates that you will want to know (for attending class plays and end of the year ceremonies). Dates are subject to change, but we wanted to share plans as they stand now.
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Students have displayed admirable effort on the STAR. Please be sure they continue to get lots of sleep, nutrition, and support from the home front. Click here for the testing schedule. Thanks for ensuring your student arrives each day on time. Thank you.
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- Journey School teachers design lessons that engage students' minds, bodies, and feelings. Whatever the grade might be you can see students: recite rhythmic verses to improve speech articulation; make beautiful music on a variety of instruments; engage in mental math exercises to increase automaticity; summarize stories in their own textbook; create art from their own imagination; garden, build, and explore the practical arts; and, research and solve problems through collaboration, experimentation, and project-based learning.
- As children grow older, students begin to participate in overnight field trips. These field trips are actually rites of passages that allow the children to deepen their experience of the curriculum in an outdoor learning environment. These trips also challenge and fortify character; as students face their fears, work together in community, and participate in experiential learning.
- Some of the locations visited include:
- 3rd Grade: A local camping trip to study organic farming, community supported agriculture, and animals.
- 4th Grade: A local camping trip to Gold Rush Country or Native Lands to study California history.
- 5th Grade: A camping trip to Catalina to study botany, ecology, and stewardship.
- 6th Grade: A camping and hiking trip to Bishop to study mineralogy and geology while pushing way beyond perceived physical barriers.
- 7th Grade: A tall ship sailing trip to Catalina to study Oceanography and Eco-Leadership.
- 8th Grade: A week-long Eel River trip geared toward strengthening the eighth grade student's mind, body, and spirit in preparation for high school.
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NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK
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In celebration of last week's National Charter Schools Week, Journey hosted dignitaries, honored staff during Teacher Appreciation Week, and featured alumni stories of success. 
- Read about Journey's pioneering history on JourneySchool.net click here.
- Recently, the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education interviewed the Superintendent of Sacramento City Schools, John Raymond, to find out why he is such a strong supporter of Waldorf Education: He even sends his own children to a Waldorf-Inspired School. For the latest from the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education click here.
- For 4 reasons why Journey is poised for success click here. For our complete Charter Document visit our website for the printable PDF document.
Thank you to all of our parents for your generosity during last week's teacher appreciation week. The wonderful cards, baskets, flowers, gifts, delicious foods, and more were greatly appreciated by the entire staff.
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This Friday, the Sixth Graders are going to delve deeper into the subjects of recycling and composting. In April, they filled a compost bin with our Master Gardener, Erik Katzenmaier, and have watched the compost break down over the past weeks. The Earthroots team will:
- review compost management: greens & browns, what to add & what not to add
- possibly hands on turning/adding to bin
- learn how composting & recycling fits into the schools permaculture design (with a basic intro to permaculture), including eco-leadership
- and cover recycling how-to's with hands-on demonstration.
Please email Michele Whiteaker at ocplayparks@gmail.com if you'd like to join our team of parent garden volunteers who keep the outdoor classrooms prepped for lessons that serve our students. A weekly email is sent out before our Thursday work days to give updates and let everyone know what tasks need to happen. We'd love to welcome new volunteers.
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- The second lottery for Junior Kindy, Senior Kindy, and Grades 1st, 7th & 8th is scheduled for May 16, 2012 at 1:00pm in the Board Room. This is a public event and all are invited.
- Applicants chosen in the lottery who are being offered space in a class will be notified personally with a phone call.
- Applicants chosen in the lottery for our wait list will receive a letter that must be signed and returned on or before May 31, 2012. Signed wait list letters may be returned in person, by mail, via email at info@journeyschool.net or by fax at 949.448.7256.
- Please continue to check the Journey School newsletter for further updates on enrollment, admissions and application deadlines.
- Currently, applications are no longer being accepted for the 2012/2013 school year. Please check back for updates. Applications for the 2013/2014 school year will be made available October 1, 2012.
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Handwork Curriculum
Join Miss Liz & Frau Uschi on Mondays from 8:30-10:30 AM and discover what your children are learning in grades 3rd thru 5th.
- CLOTHES MAKING - Monday, May 21
$25.00 per session, minimum of 5 people. Includes materials and light refreshments (for pajamas, fabric will be available for purchase or provide your own, 3 yards is needed). All classes will be held in the Handwork Room.
RSVP required to Miss Liz (lisclark@yahoo.com)
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Classic Hatha Yoga at Journey School
2nd Spring Session: May 7 - July 2
Adult Beginner classes on Monday 7-8:00 PM
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Journey School's 8th Grade Class presents: "Dinner and a Show"
Journey Talent ShowSaturday June 2nd, 2012 6:00 to 8:30pm 470 Camino San Clemente San Clemente, CA 92672 (off campus location) Complimentary Italian dinner served from 6:00 to 6:45pm. Dinner RSVP by May 29th to mcgirls@cox.net |
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 Only Five More Weeks of School!
As the school year comes to a close, Journey School has many exciting events planned. For more information about these events and more, follow the links below to JourneySchool.net. Specific play dates are tentative and subject to change.
THIS WEEK
STAR TESTING (100% attendance) Download test schedule
Friday, May 18th - STAR Testing Make-ups
NEXT WEEK
STAR TESTING (100% attendance) Download test schedule
Monday, May 21st - Handwork Curriculum Handwork Rm RSVP required
Thursday, May 24th - Journey School Council Meeting
Thursday, May 24th - STAR Testing Make-ups
WEEK 3
Monday, May 28th - No School
Tuesday, May 29th - RSVP for Talent Show due to mcgirls@cox.net
Wednesday, May 30th - 1st Grade Play at 11:45am; 3rd Grade Camping Trip Begins; 4th Grade Camping Trip Begins
Friday, June 1st - 3rd Grade Camping Trip Ends; 4th Grade Camping Ends; 6th Grade Play from 2-3:00pm
WEEK 4
Tuesday, June 5th - 6th Grade Trip begins; 7th Grade Play 6:30pm
Wednesday, June 6th - 8th Grade Play 9:30am; Budget Committee Meeting 4:30pm
Thursday, June 7th - 6th Grade Returns from trip at end of school day;
3rd Grade Play at 9:30am; 8th Grade Play at 7:00pm
Friday, June 8th - Reverse Rose Ceremony at 9:00am; PC Volunteer Appreciation in the Garden (following the Reverse Rose Ceremony); 4th Grade Field Trip at 11:30am; Strings Performance at 3:00pm; 3rd Grade Play at 6:30pm
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL
Monday, June 11th - 8th Grade Trip begins
Monday, June 11th - 4th Grade Play at 9:30am and 6:00pm
Tuesday, June 12th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to George Key Ranch
Wednesday, June 13th - 5th Grade Class Play at 11:30am
Thursday, June 14th - Rainbow Bridge Ceremony at 10:00am; 5th Grade Play at 6:00pm
Friday, June 15th - Last day of School; Goodbye Ceremony (handshakes); Minimum Day
Sunday, June 17th - 8th Grade Returns
Monday, June 18th - 8th Graduation at 7:00pm
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