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The Thursday "Know"
September, 2014
THANKS FOR THE SMOOTH START
The Rose Ceremony was as special as ever!
Joseph welcomes Uly with a rose.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS 9/10
Back to School Night is our next big event. Parents share delicious foods,  explore the curriculum, and discuss learning goals as well as discipline. You may even make a gift for your child!
 
Donation-based childcare will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP at [email protected]. Festivities kick off at 5:00 PM for Kindy. Get the full Back to School Night schedule here.  
THIS YEAR'S SCHOOL THEME: EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD
In celebration of our 2014-15 theme, Educating the Whole Child, Journey invites parents, educators, community members, and public servants to register for our Fall Workshop and/or Spring Conference. Expert panelists and educators will model lessons, share curriculum, and exchange best practices. Click here for the fall workshop agenda. 
VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteers have always played an important role at Journey. In fact, our school was launched 15 years by a group of committed parents and teachers who believed they could offer a holistic educational alternative by using Waldorf educational methods in a public school setting. Thank you!
 
400 students now attend with an additional 300 on waiting lists! As a result of our expansion and maturation, adjustments are needed from time to time to ensure a smooth and safe running of the school. For example, at Back to School Night we're going to review volunteer guidelines and ask for your ongoing support in implementing them. Also, please stop by our new volunteer station in the lunch courtyard with questions and read the Volunteer Handbook on the website.
REVISED KINDERGARTEN BELL SCHEDULE
Through careful consideration of pros and cons, the Kindergarten start time will be changed to reflect an 8:15 start everyday to accommodate parents. Dismissal will now occur everyday at 12:15 for Kindergarten.  
PARKING, DROP-OFF & PICKUP
It has been a very smooth start in the parking lot. Please view the attached parking, drop off and pickup document for more information and suggestions. No one may park along the yellow curb from 8:25 - 8:45 and from 3:00 - 3:20 as this is a student loading and unloading zone.  
PARENTS CREATING EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN
Come enjoy tasty treats, tea, and coffee with your Parent Cabinet (PC) Representatives next Wed. at 9:15 in the Green Heart Garden and learn how you can help create exceptional experiences for students. PC is Journey's version of PTA. We organize volunteers and fundraisers that make the festivals, field trips, gardens, teacher training, and much more possible for students. PC also provides voice for parents to the Administration and Board. For more info, check out the Parent Cabinet website.
STUDENT & FAMILY NUTRITION
Green Apple Lunch Box now provides local, healthy, and substantial student meals for students. Please sign up today! Also, Tanaka Farms continues to deliver fresh vegetables and fruits for families interested in supporting community-based agriculture. Visit our website for details. 
T-SHIRT SALES & DESIGN CONTEST
Limited numbers of new Journey t-shirts will be for sale next Wed and Fri at the store. New shirt styles and colors will be on hand!  Also, win a hoodie by submitting a t-shirt design to the office by 9/15. The winning design(s) will be announced in Oct. Submit your 2-color design on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper (1 design per page). Designs should portray 1 of 2 themes:  Journey's 15th Anniversary or Eco-literacy. Designs may be submitted by students or parents. At least 1 student design will be selected. Good luck!  
 
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Affordable and fun aftercare classes are available starting Monday, September 8th. Classes are available in the following areas: Circus Arts/Sports, Yoga, Guitar, Handwork, Art, and Little Acorns. Please visit our website for more information and to sign up directly with the providers. Because providers are Journey staff members, they are uniquely able to align approaches and content to the school program.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mark your calendars now for these upcoming Journey happenings: 

  • Sept 10 - Parent Cabinet Meeting in the Green Heart Garden, 9:15am
  • Sept 10 - Back to School Night: 5pm Kindy/6:15pm Grades--parents only (contact  childcare@journeyschool for enrolled student care).
  • Sept 17 - Head, Heart, Hands, Parent Cafe, 9am
  • Oct 1 - Parent University, 6pm
  • Oct 10 - Student Holiday
  • Oct 10-11 - Educating the Whole Child Workshop
  • Oct 31 - Halloween/Enchanted Walk
  • Nov 8 - Harvest Faire
  • Nov 19 - Lantern Walk for Kindergarteners
  • Nov 20 - Lantern Walk for Grades Students

 

For a more complete list of notable school days and official school holidays, visit the Attendance/Bell schedule page of our website. Read more about our events and festivals on the Calendar & Festivals page.

Weekly Rhythms  

Carpool Mondays

 

Garden Volunteer Wednesdays (8:30am-10am)

 

Jamba Juice Wednesdays

 

Recycle Thursdays

 

Tanaka Farms CSA Delivery Thursdays

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