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Dear Journey School Families and Partners,
As we launch the New Year, we wanted take a moment to express our thankfulness for your efforts in making Journey the warm, diverse, and creative school that it is. As you well know, Waldorf Education challenges students, staff, and parents to learn and strive in every way. Your dedicated partnership and support are vital to our efforts. It really does take a village. So, on behalf of the entire staff, and at the beginning of this bright new year, we thank you for your involvement and generosity. Onwards and Upwards,
Shaheer Faltas Patti Connolly
Executive Director Educational Director
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Safe and Creative Learning Environment
Our Top Priority
Journey's top priority, or Big Rock #1, is to provide a safe and creative learning environment. While we've come a long way, much work remains.
That's why we've re-committed in the New Year to accomplishing two important tasks which go hand-in-hand: (1) Review, strengthen, and publish all JS safety protocols; and,
(2) Enhance the campus to facilitate even more creative, healthy play. We've listed some of the results achieved recently in pursuit of Big Rock #1:
- Substantially increased staff supervision
- Revising and publishing all safety protocols
- Scheduled a new series of emergency preparedness drills and trainings
- Engaging district and law enforcement partners in proactive conversations
- Built and equipped a new health office
- Enhanced the Kindergarten outdoor classroom
- Re-organized the lunch area to promote calmness and student responsibility
- Set-up volleyball courts for older students
- Created a wooden 'gaga-ball' court so students can play a favorite game
- Building a sand long-jump and horseshoes pit with help from students
- The woodworking class made copper Eurythmy rods and wooden boxes
- Set-up a slackline to teach balance and trust
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We Are Better Together
Meaningful Parent Involvement
Journey School's intent is to meaningfully engage parent's in this New Year.
Over 60 parents, including more than 20 fathers, gathered last week to learn more about the brain
 development of young children and how Journey School's Waldorf Educational model uniquely meets their needs.
Many thanks to the Kindergarten Teachers, Patti Connolly, and all participating parents for making this wonderful event such a hit. In case you were not able to attend, please click here to read an important article that was disseminated. Check for parent education opportunities on the Adult Learning Workshops page for upcoming workshops for parents with children in ALL grades. We want to see 100 people at the next parent education class as these learning opportunities are too important for your family, and our community, to miss. We are better together! We'll be bringing you even more opportunities to get involved in the near future. We are trying to make it simple for parents to have meaningful interactions with their child's education -- in ways that match parent skills and talents so that service can be easy and joyful. |
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Digital Literacy Night
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photo credit: ochappymemories.com
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Diana Graber from CyberWise
This comprehensive presentation is open to all parents (along with their students) who are eager to learn behaviors that allow for the safest and healthiest possible experience with digital technology in the upper grades.
This workshop helps families address many issues concerning digital literacy, including Balance, Ethical Use, Privacy, Relationships, Reputation and Online Security and helps ensure that students are having a safe experience online. Don't miss this important workshop featuring Diana Graber, Journey School parent, instructor, and founder of CyberWise.org.
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A Bridge Between Home and School
The New Journey School Store
 The Journey School Store's mission is to promote the school's core principles and values. Helpful books and inspiring gifts will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the store will support Journey School through the Journey School Foundation.The store is intended to be a reverent and enchanting space, offering an array of natural and handmade goods aligned with Waldorf education and Journey School community values.
More to come in a dedicated e-blast with details about the store's location and opening.
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Middle School Theater Arts
Presents Momo and the Time Thieves (Michael Ende)
"Nobody knows where she came from but everyone
knows if they have any kind of problem they should go see Momo. It's not that Momo knows all the answers; it's that she knows how to listen..."
Performance date: January 25 (Friday) 6 p.m.
Place: Journey School MPR transcended into Momo's amphitheater
Special Assembly: The play is presented in connection with Journey's Compassionate Campus and performers will bring one scene to the grades at assembly on Wednesday, January 23rd.
Click over to the new Annual Class Plays page on our website to learn more about the production. Theatre students are directed by Holly Telford-Rioux. Learn more about Ms.Holly on our Specialty Teacher page.
Call for volunteers: Theatre Arts is a community affair, and we need more people to join the fun. Click here for a PDF list of Theater Needs. Please email Ms. Holly to help build sets, lend props, etc.: hjwilliams13@gmail.com
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Journey School Auction
March 2nd - Save the Date!
Save the Date and Secure Your Sitters - March 2nd is our big annual Auction Gala Night! 
Get ready to dress up and have fun at the Annual Auction Gala! This year's theme will be Enchanted Garden and will be hosted on the magical grounds of the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course in Mission Viejo. Plan on attending this fantastic event with friends and
enjoy great food & drink in the company of our incredible parent and teacher community at Journey's largest and most sparkling fundraiser of the year. Invitations for this adult only event will be sent in a few weeks, be on the lookout and invite your friends!
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If Your Child Must Leave School Early
Please Check In at the Office
Parents please check in office to sign your children out. A member of the office staff will get your children from the classroom. Please do not pick up your children early unless it is an emergency and please be aware of the instructional disruption it causes. We will wait to get your student from class until the period change. Thank you for your understanding.
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School Charter is Key to Understanding
See the Online Study Guide
Every parent should be familiar with our school charter. Did you know there is a study guide for our charter on the website? CLICK HERE to link to a PDF version of the charter and to read helpful questions to guide you through a careful reading.
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Journey is Hiring
Seeking Experienced Waldorf Educator
Do you know an experienced Waldorf educator with a great track record and passion for excellence? Please pass this email on to anyone who may be interested in employment at Journey School or direct any candidates to our website.
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Calendar
Jan 16th
Info Night for Families Applying for 2013-14 School Year in MPR - 5pm RSVP required
Jan 19th
Special Adult Handwork Day in the Handwork Room - 10am to 2pm
Jan 21st
No school
MLK, Jr. Holiday
Jan 24th
Journey School Council Meeting - 4pm (note earlier than normal time)
Jan 25th
Middle School presents: Momo and the Time Thieves - 6pm
Jan 30th
Digital Media Literacy Night for Parents - 6pm
Feb 1st
Eurythmy Class for Parents with Alice Stamm - 6pm in MPR
Feb 12th
All School Community Meeting at Laguna Hills Community Center - 6pm
Feb 15th-18th
No school
Presidents Day Holidays
Feb 21st
Middle School Winter Concert - 7pm
Feb 23rd
Information Day for Families Applying for 2013-14 School Year RSVP Required
Feb 28th
Applications Due for 2013-14 Lottery
Feb 28th
Journey School Council Meeting - 6pm
Mar 2nd
Auction and Dinner Gala at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course in Mission Viejo - 6pm
Mar 14th
Journey School Lottery for 2013-14 Incoming Students
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Mondays
Parent Craft Club in the Handwork Room - 9am
Tuesdays
Auction Planning Meetings at Fred's Mexican Cantina in Laguna Niguel - 5:30pm
Wednesdays
Gardening and Composting in the Green Heart Garden - 8:30am to 9:30am
Jamba Juice at the lunch tables after school
Thursdays
Recycling - drop off cans and plastic at the start of school
Tanaka Farms CSA produce boxes - delivered after school
Fridays
Lunch order forms are due
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January School Lunch Forms
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Tanaka Farms CSA Produce Boxes
Wondering how to order those delicious organic produce boxes delivered from Tanaka Farms to our campus every Thursday?
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January Parent Education at Sanderling Waldorf School in San Diego County
CLICK HERE
for a flier about January Parent Education opportunities Sanderling Waldorf School.
Note: Rich Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, will be speaking on Wednesday, February 6th. Buy tickets online at sanderlingschool.org.
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After School Programs Update
We continue to offer outstanding opportunities for after school enrichment.
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