The Thursday "Know"
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April 3, 2014
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2ND GRADE LITERACY & ENGAGEMENT
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Ms. Davis' students are helping her conduct a year-long Action Research project for a second Master's Degree. The guiding question is: How will implementation of a differentiated "Reader's Theatre" program impact students' literacy capacities?
Mrs. Davis shares that students are making "remarkable progress and increases in motivation and the ability to read. It's exciting to watch their passion for writing grow, too. They are now formulating thoughtful, self-generated sentences and stringing them together with great mechanics."
Fellow Grade Two Teacher, Ms. Barger, is also focused on active learning opportunities in English Language Arts. Students just performed a fantastic class play called Stone Soup. Following the play, families and staff enjoyed homemade soup and bread prepared by the students.
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Journey focuses on a virtue of the month which ties into weekly Compassionate Campus activities and civics meetings as well as the overall educational program. Courage is April's virtue. Please look for natural chances to talk about courage over break. It means having personal bravery in the face of fear. It is doing what needs to be done even when it is really hard or scary. Courage is the strength in your heart.
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MEDIEVAL GAMES: RIGHT ON TARGET
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 | Medieval Games
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MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK
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A special "thank you" from the Kindergarten Teachers:
Dear Journey Families: The Journey Kindergarten Community recently held a 'Welcome Spring' Work Day, and the Kindergarten Teachers want to send out a BIG THANK YOU to all who came out to help. We shared a lovely Saturday filled with productive work, great food, good friends, family, and thoughtful conversations.
It was a joy to share this experience with the children, to witness their curiosity and support their work-participation. These community experiences reinforce the foundation of Journey School's values and ethics.... Read more on our blog.
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We are proud of you!
- Julie C. is the Senior Class Valedictorian at Saddleback Valley Christian
- Lizzy G. is off to UC Santa Cruz or the honors program at SDSU
- Zoe D. is accepted to the University of Alabama and may run track
- Tyler P. graduates from SFSU as a Presidential Scholar
- Grace C. graduates from Chico State to enter the world of business
- Robert C. is thriving at Rutgers
- Emma T.S. continues to earn high marks at Stanford University
- Grady P. and Emily C. are performing well at SFSU
Please let us know your accomplishments so we may celebrate with you.
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INVOLVING OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY
IN STRATEGIC PLANNING
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Administration hosted another coffee this morning to discuss:
If you were not able to make it to the coffee, but still have input on these subjects, please send an email to Gavin or Shaheer.
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WHAT GOES ONLINE STAYS ONLINE FOREVER
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Our CyberCivics teacher, Diana Graber, shared valuable information about the Yik Yak app and online reputation management in her Cyberwise newsletter. Read it here.
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In typical Journey fashion, the community rallied together and bought a car for Ms. Nicholson, First Grade Teacher. The surprise gift was bestowed after school while colleagues sang the classic Irish blessing, "May Troubles Be Less and Blessings Be More." It was a touching event and all of us were reminded of the loving and resilient spirit that is Journey School.
Ms. Nicholson wanted you all to know, "What a tremendous gift and incredible surprise the car was! A special thanks to Jennifer Hopps and all of you who contributed and made this possible. We truly feel cared for, loved, and supported. I treasure our partnership." |
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CHANCE FOR $5000 THROUGH GREATSCHOOLS.ORG SWEEPSTAKES
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Let's Win $5,000 from GreatSchools.org! Write a review about our school at www.greatschools.org/sweepstakes. Your review is anonymous and just takes a moment to write. Parents, teachers and students 13 and older in K-12 schools can write reviews. Once your review is posted, your school is entered to win!
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GALLERY WALK - STORE RAFFLE WINNER
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Thank you to our wonderful school community for your support at Gallery Walk. All proceeds from store sales go directly to the school Foundation. Congratulations to Gallery Walk raffle winner, Christina Ferris. You won a $25 gift certificate!
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LOST & FOUND TO BE DONATED
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Parents please take a minute to peruse the Lost and Found which is located behind the green gate between the Oak and Acorn store and the children's bathrooms. There is a very large number of unclaimed sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets and tops that will be donated to a charity on the Monday after spring break at the end of the day. Thanks for checking!
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SPRING BREAK BEGINS TOMORROW 4/4
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- Click here for lots of fun and free ideas
- Visit your local library and inspire the imagination
- Students are to return on Monday, April 14
- Click here for Journey's Spring Calendar
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AFTER SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS
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On Wednesdays from 12:30-3pm, Nirzhar and Rachel Pradhan are offering a weekly hands-on photography class that will help 5th-8th graders develop the eye of a photographer through interactive and fun lessons. Bring your cameras! Classes are $20 per class.
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SUPPORT OUR 8TH GRADE FUNDRAISER
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