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GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING! 
Weekly News
September 27, 2012
PLAY AGAIN - FREE MOVIE NIGHT
Play Again Film Screening 
Parent Cabinet will be screening Play Again, a FREE outdoor movie about "the consequences of a childhood removed from nature," on Thursday, October 4th from 6:30-8:30 pm.  
  • Bring beach chairs/ blankets, etc.
  • Pizza slices and baked goods will be on sale to purchase needed Games equipment.   
  • Parents are encouraged to find their own childcare for this occasion.
  • More information: http://playagainfilm.com/ . 
50 (VOLUNTEER) HOURS OF JOY
WIN A FREE JOURNEY SCHOOL HOODIE!
Do what you love and you'll love to do it!  Take 5 minutes now to complete the Parent Cabinet Volunteer Questionnaire and tell us how you wish to spread your 50 hours of joy at Journey through your passions, talents and expertise!  Your responses are not a commitment to volunteer; they will be added to a database to help us match tasks with talent. When a need arises, we will contact you to see if you are available to help out.

Click here now to answer the quick Journey School Volunteer Questionnaire.
 
Journey Parents who respond by Wednesday, October 3rd will be entered into a FREE drawing for a Journey School zippered hoodie. Winner will be announced at the Play Again film screening on Thursday, October 4th.

We appreciate your responses this week! 
 
JOURNEY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT
The Journey School Board of Directors is meeting tonight at 6pm in the office conference room. The agenda is always posted online. Parent and community leadership provides Journey with a strong foundation for decision-making. All parents are invited to attend.

We'd like to welcome our new board and thank them for their important service to our school. Look for bios in the newsletter and on our website soon.
WHY KIDS NEED SCHOOLS TO CHANGE
KQED's Mindshift blog covered the topic of "Why Kids Need Schools to Change" in relation to "Challenge Success, a school training program at Stanford that's been incorporated into about 100 schools across the country."  
The article reinforces educational criteria we address here at Journey School, as a means to make our students happy and successful leaders. Read more about these important criteria:
  • Project Based Learning
  • Alternative Assessment
  • Scheduling
  • Climate of Care
  • Parent Education
WAHOO'S ONE TIME DISCOUNT DAY (OCT. 5)
Thank you to all who've made the All School Lunch Program an early success!  On Friday, October 5th, we are offering a one-time "discount day" to allow the kids an opportunity to try those tasty Wahoo's quesadillas for just $3.75!  Kindy families can participate too by picking lunches up at the lunch area before going home!  For those of you who have already turned in your orders for the 5th, you will have a $0.50 credit toward your next order.  Contact Stephanie Rocha, All School Lunch Program Coordinator with questions at (949) 887-9947 or [email protected]. Remember!
Wahoo's Discount Day orders are due on Friday, September 28th.  
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES ENROLLING
Most of our After School Classes still have room for new students, so sign up now with one of our talented providers. Detailed flyers and information about how to sign-up directly with the providers can be found on the After School Programs page of our website.   
  • Little Acorns - Kindergartners
  • Handwork
  • Irish Dancing
  • Clay Time
  • ASAP - After School Activities Program
  • Extended Day with Mr. K
  • Guitar
  • Strings 

If you have any questions about our class list or have any ideas on how to improve our after school offerings, please contact [email protected].  

PARENT HANDWORK CLASS START MONDAY
A weekly handwork class will be offered to Journey School Parents on Mondays from 8:30-10:30 am beginning this Monday, October 1st. Liz Clark and Uschi Friebauer will launch the series with beginning knitting. In week two parents will create felted gnomes. All classes are $15 and will be held in the Handwork Room. For details contact Liz at [email protected] or Uschi at [email protected].
JOURNEY T-SHIRTS ARE HERE!
Now you can wear your Journey school pride "on your sleeve."  Parent Cabinet is offering adult and children's sizes in a variety of colors, including rainbow and single color tie-dye.  Vist the Parent Cabinet Website to see the choices and prices. Orders are due October 9th - so don't delay!

JS T-Shirt
MAKE YOUR OWN MESS KITS
Mess Kit Flier
2012-2013 CALENDAR
IMPORTANT DATES AND UPCOMING EVENTS: 

Thursday, Sept. 27
  • JS Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
  • Class Photos (Day 1) - See Room Parent newsletter for details. 

Friday, Sept. 28

  • Class Photos (Day 2) - See Room Parent newsletter for details. 

Monday, Oct. 1         

  • Parent Handwork Class - Mondays from 8:30 to 10:30 am in the Handwork Room. 

Friday, Oct. 4-5        

  • Photo Make-ups
Monday, Oct. 8          
  • No School 

LOOKING AHEAD: 

Harvest Faire is a wonderful school/community experience and is scheduled for November 3rd. Contact your Room Parent for details. Learn more about our Harvest Faire here.    

CALENDAR:

More key dates for the 2012-2013 school year are posted
on the calendar page of the website. Our communications team works hard to keep these dates current and accurate. Please email [email protected] if you find a mistake and we'll correct it as soon as possible. Please bear in mind that specific dates for festivals or special events may change depending on unpredictable circumstances.   
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