The Thursday "Know"
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June 5, 2014
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FROM COMFORT ZONES TO CONFIDENT ZONES
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At Journey, we encourage students to move out of their "comfort" zones and into their "confident" zones. Here's a peek at this week:
A 6th grader hung from a rope 35+ feet up in the air on a field trip cheered on by classmates.
Kindergartners visited the Green Heart Garden to harvest food for their Stone Soup. Many had never picked carrots before. "How can this be carrots when all we see are green leafy plants?" So they got their hands muddy, touched the soil and "Whoa! It's ORANGE! There's a carrot!" The carrots were fat and skinny, big and small. What a wonder!
A 1st and 2nd grader STOPPED to THINK before they ran to pick up a brother on the back field. "Wait! Which way is the quickest?" they questioned as they mapped it out in their heads and figured out the smartest way from Point A to Point B.
Max got help from his dad in carrying his Komodo Dragon animal report to be presented to his 4th Grade class.
8th Graders presented musical gifts to our parent volunteers during the Volunteer Appreciation Tea.
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SUPPORT OUR 8TH GRADERS TONIGHT
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The 8th Graders have worked so hard this year! We really owe it to them to come out tonight at 5pm and tomorrow at 6pm to support their 8th Grade Project presentations. Check out the presentation schedule.
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION TEA
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Parents were moved to tears as they received musical gifts, poems, flowers and lovingly-made treats from students and teachers at yesterday's annual appreciation tea organized by Parent Cabinet. One Journey parent said, "These artistic acknowledgements really drive home why we do what we do...these kids are amazing!" This year, Journey volunteers served over 15,000 hours with 90 families serving at least 50 hours and 63 more families serving at least 100 hours! Thank you Journey Volunteers!!!
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TALENT SHOW ON SATURDAY 6/7 - BRING YOUR OWN DINNER PICNIC
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Journey's Talent Show is an amazing showcase of student talent! Join us in the back field for an outdoor show on Saturday, 6/7. Bring a sweater or blanket. Chairs will be set up, but there will be some areas on the side for sitting on the grass.
Saturday Schedule:
9am - All performers must report for a mandatory dress rehearsal.
6pm
- Performers MUST arrive by 6pm and check in at the backstage.
- Families may eat dinner at home before arriving -- or bring their own picnic dinner to eat at school.
- Dinner will NOT be served at school.
- 6th Grade will be holding a bake sale fundraiser for dessert only.
6:45pm - Talent Show Begins
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NEXT WEEK IS THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL
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Tuesday 6/10 - Moving Day
Wednesday 6/11 - Minimum Day
Thursday 6/12 - Last Day of School - also minimum day (Parents - consult room parent emails for info on end-of-year class parties)
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THE OAK & THE ACORN - ART PACKS ON SALE
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Summer is here! Come check out our selection on summer art packs. Next week all art packs will be on sale for 15% off! They make a lovely end of year graduation gift, summer birthday gift, or to restock your home art supplies. Last week store hours: Wednesday and Thursday 8:30-1:30pm.
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SUMMER WEDNESDAYS & WEEKENDS IN THE GARDEN
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NOT TOO LATE TO BUY YOUR YEARBOOK
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- 6/4-6 - 8th Grade Projects
- 6/6 - Rainbow Bridge Ceremony
- 6/7 - Talent Show
- 6/9 - Journey t-shirt designs due (Grades 5-8 only)
- 6/12 - Last Day of School (minimum day)
- 6/12 - Reverse Rose Ceremony
- 6/14 - 8th Grade Graduation - LDS Church in Aliso Viejo @ 11am
If you're looking for summer activities for your children, be sure to check the bulletin board outside the office for yoga, a horse camp, and more.
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