HAYLEY WROTE A NOVEL: 8TH GRADE PROJECTS AREN'T TO BE MISSED
Haley wrote a novel. Chloe installed clean water filters in a rural Nicaraguan village. Simon studied the evolution of music and is ready to jam on the guitar. Serena tapped the wisdom of the elderly. And John explored static electricity.
Do you want to see what 8th Graders are truly capable of when they're empowered to create their own authentic projects? Click here for the presentation topics and student line-up (June 4-6).
WHERE WILL OUR STUDENTS GO TO HIGH SCHOOL NEXT YEAR?
24 promising students will graduate from Journey in 2014. Where are they headed?Click here.
JOURNEY ALUMNI AS HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN: CLASS OF 2013
There were 22 graduates from the Class of 2013. We were able to reach 21 students and/or parents to ask about their high school success thus far. Read our preliminary findings. We just got more outstanding news from the Journey class of 2010, now college-bound seniors in high school.
A RENAISSANCE IN SPANISH
Today's students live in a world that is far different from the one in which we grew up. The economy is globalized. Technology is advancing at lightening speed. World demographics and borders are shifting rapidly. Here in California, 50% of the population is now Hispanic.
At Journey, we don't fear change, we embrace it; and, we use it as motivation to fuel innovative teaching efforts. In this context, we'd like to highlight the revitalized Foreign Language Department. Se�oras Blanco and Ortiz are preparing students for high school studies and laying a strong foundation of world knowledge.
Click here to read about our specialty instructors
Click here for research which proves it pays to learn Spanish early
Click here to read about all specialties offered to students
Our 8th graders share:
"We love Spanish like never before. We are learning so many new words and a lot about the Spanish culture. Our teacher makes learning really fun."
PENTATHLON
Courtesy of PradhanStudios.com
Our 5th grade Olympians competed admirably at last week's Pentathlon. 9 Waldorf schools participated in this rite of passage which concludes the students' year-long study of ancient civilizations.
STUDENTS' GIFT TO THE SCHOOL
Carson and his 8th Grade peers spearheaded the making of a tree bench that is a beautiful new addition to the campus. Thanks to this class gift, students will enjoy a seat in the shade for years to come. Read more here.
THANK YOU MS. LIZ!
We dedicate this week's newsletter to Liz Clark, now serving in her final year as Journey's handwork teacher. Ms. Liz first came to Journey in 2000 and is a dedicated teacher to whom we are grateful.
Miss Liz is currently learning Spanish and hopes to travel to Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries to explore their beautiful arts and crafts and to further her own artistic talents.
Kindness is being thoughtful about people's needs and showing love and compassion. Read more about Journey's Compassionate Campus here.
TALENT SHOW ON JUNE 7TH
Talent Show try-outs are this week and next week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in the Music Room at lunch. The Talent Show will take place on Saturday, June 7th. Details to follow. Remember that if your child is in the Talent Show, there is a dress rehearsal that same day.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR NEXT WEEK!
The spring Scholastic Book Fair (Buy One, Get One Free) will be happening in the MPR on May 19-21.
YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
The 2013-14 Journey School Yearbook is now on sale for only $21. Prices will double after 5/26.Pay via credit card or Paypal here or pay by check at the "yearbook stand" each Friday (5/9, 5/16 & 5/23) at 12:30 & 3pm.
SUMMER GARDEN HELPER SCHEDULE
Parent Garden Helpers will be meeting all summer between 8am and 9am with Master Gardener, Erik. And we'll need watering/weeding helpers on weekends, too! Email Michele for more info.
CALENDAR & EVENTS
5/19 - Patti Connolly Talk at Waldorf School of Orange County
5/19-21 - Buy One, Get One (BOGO) Scholastic Book Fair
5/29 - Spring String Celebration Concert 3:30pm
5/29 - May Board Meeting 6pm - nut policy vote
6/2-4 - 6th Grade Astrophysics Field Trip
6/4-6 - 8th Grade Projects
6/7 - Talent Show
6/12 - Last Day of School (minimum day)
6/12 - Reverse Rose Ceremony
6/14 - 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
Weekly Rhythms
Carpool Monday
Garden Volunteer Wednesday
Jamba Juice Wednesday
Recycle Thursday
Tanaka Farms CSA Delivery Thursday
Lunch Form Friday
Thursday Know
Deadline:
Our school newsletter will go out every Thursday. Please submit items by Tuesday to news@journeyschool.net.
