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The "Thursday Know"
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September 19, 2013
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KNOW HOW SAM IN 4TH GRADE FELT ABOUT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VISIT
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Dear Mr. Shaheer:
I enjoyed very much being a class representative at the Green Ribbon Award Tour. It was cool talking to people in such high positions in the government. I was honored to talk about the third grade garden in front of people from the US Department of Education and Agriculture. This was a once in a lifetime experience and is something I will never forget. I want to thank Journey for teaching me how to take care of the environment in my community and for nurturing my love for gardens.
Sam Hruby
4th grader
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KNOW WHAT THE OC REGISTER THOUGHT ABOUT THE BUILT TO LAST TOUR
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The U.S. Department of Education Built to Last Tour visit was a huge success. The Journey School community warmly welcomed our visitors from: U.S. Department of Education, USDA, EPA, Department of Agriculture, California State Department of Education, Orange County Department of Education, City of Aliso Viejo Mayor and City Council members, Capistrano Unified School District Board Members, OC Register, ABC News, Wyland Foundation and Toyota.
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A new headquarters for Stewardship Resources has a place on JourneySchool.net. If you'd like to read our Integrated Ecoliteracy Curriculum and Stewardship Handbook and see tour stops, the tour map, and before & after photos of our gardens -- then please visit www.JourneySchool.net/Stewardship. (Share with friends & family!)
- On Tuesday, Shaheer Faltas participated on the panel of a Listening Session in Long Beach as part of the Built to Last Tour.
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KNOW WHAT 7TH GRADERS ARE LEARNING
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So far this year, my 7th grade class learned about the Age of Discovery during Main Lesson. We learned that Marco Polo inspired people, including Columbus, to travel the globe. We learned that the leader of the Chinese Ming Fleet, Zheng He, built ships four times as big as Columbus's. We learned that the great African, Ibn Battuta, was the world's first tourist. And today, we learned important aspects about Columbus's journey to America. Last Friday, we had a quiz about our studies and will have another this Friday. I really enjoy learning about The Age of Discovery and I am excited to learn more!
-Ella S
7th grade student
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KNOW ABOUT JOURNEY SCHOOL FACTS
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KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDANCE
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Both common sense and research teach us that students must be in school to learn. Please ensure your child does not miss any school unless there is a real emergency or illness. During Week 1, school-wide attendance was 98.42%. During Week 2, attendance was 97.61% and Week 3 showed a significant dip to 96.32%. Together, let's stop this downward trend. Aside from the loss of academic and social learning, the school loses approximately $47 each time a student is absent--no matter the reason. Our monthly attendance rate should be no less than 98% at Journey given the student's love for learning and parents' commitment. If your child is ill, please contact the school office at (949) 448-7232x1 each day that your child is absent. Thank you for your support.
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KNOW HOW YOU CAN HELP GREEN OUR LUNCH PROGRAM
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In keeping with the environmental efforts of the school, the Journey/Wahoo's Lunch Program fundraiser for 8th graders has taken two steps to be even more environmentally-conscious.
- First, all bowls, tacos and quesadillas are served in recyclable containers. Please reinforce with your children the importance of recycling these containers in our Blue Recycling Cans.
- Second, rather than distributing forms to every student, forms are available online or in the Lunch Drawer of the office. Online ordering is also available. Please be aware that the current ordering period is through October 11th so to get lunches after that you'll need to pick up a form, print out a form or order online.
Check out www.journeyschool.net/lunch. |
Green Ribbon Tour:
- Thank you, Parents, for all your efforts toward the Green Ribbon Tour. You constantly amaze us! Special thanks to parent ambassadors who helped before, during or after the tour.
- Thank you, Whole Foods, for donating fruit platters.
- Thanks to our student tour guides, our 3rd and 4th graders who prepared the fab feast, and all Journey students who helped the day go off without a hitch...
Garden Work Day Helpers:
- Thank you to the parents and children who came out on Saturday, September 14th and helped with final preparations for the Green Ribbon tour. It was hot and hard work, but the campus looks beautiful and our outdoor classrooms are ready for our students.
Harvest Faire Planning Committee Meeting:
- It takes time and effort to plan a public event as big as Harvest Faire. Thanks to the parents who gathered on Wednesday for Harvest Faire planning.
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KNOW ABOUT DIGITAL MEDIA LITERACY
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Journey School CyberCivics specialty teacher and parent, Diana Graber of Cyberwise, weighed in on the discussion about Social Media Monitoring in Schools on Huffington Post Live and mentioned Journey School as a model in teaching digital citizenship.
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KNOW ABOUT OUR GRANT SUCCESS
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The Assistance League of Capistrano Valley awarded Journey School two Links to Learning grants for our middle school grades in games ($1500) and music ($3000). Thanks to Greg Ruth, Amy Cappelle, Diana Graber, and Joy Halverson for filling out the grant applications. And thank you to the Assistance League for such generous support of our specialty classes.
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KNOW ABOUT JOURNEY SCHOOL
STORE & CLASSES
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While Journey School facilitates these parent education opportunities, we do not manage them; each provider is entirely responsible for all aspects of the class.
The Oak and The Acorn Store and Cafe offers items that enhance public Waldorf education and provides a place for community. A number of hands-on classes are offered for parents through our The Oak and The Acorn Store. Please check the online store calendar for details.
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KNOW ABOUT AFTER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
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While Journey School facilitates these after school opportunities, we do not manage them; each provider is entirely responsible for all aspects of the class. Contact class providers with questions.
Did you know we have the following after school classes offered throughout the week?
- Little Acorns
- Guitar
- Circus Arts
- Handwork
- Strings
- Ukulele
- Water Color Wednesdays
- Discovery Club
- Photography and Mindfulness
Click here for the flyers and details.
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Links
Upcoming Events - 10/7 - Reclaim Lost and Found items from front fence near Sarah
- 10/7-11 - School Pictures Make-up Dates
- 10/10 - Parent Movie Night at 7:00pm
- 11/18-22 - Scholastic Book Fair is coming during conference week
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