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The Thursday "Know"
October 30, 2014
EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD IN THE COMMON CORE ERA
Patti's chalk drawing of the brain Patti Connolly, Journey's Mentor Teacher, will explore how we are incorporating the Common Core Standards and adapting to new evaluation processes at our Parent University event at 6pm on Wednesday, 11/5. You don't want to miss how Patti weaves brain development research into the conversation. All are welcome! Donation of $10 per person is suggested. RVSP here for the event. RSVP to reserve childcare with Mr. Storm. We request a $5.00 donation for each Journey student to support his service to the community. Click here to read a draft alignment between the Common Core and Waldorf standards.
CURRICULAR CHARACTERS COME ALIVE IN TOMORROW'S HALLOWEEN PARADE
The annual Halloween parade and assembly is tomorrow at 1:30. Parents are welcome to watch the children bring characters from their curriculum to life. Every student must follow our Halloween dress code guidelines.
Kindy parent helping carve a pumpkin
Parents helped Kindy students carve pumpkins this week. 
HARVEST FAIRE IS NEXT SATURDAY
Beautiful vendor booths at Harvest Faire
Click photo for video highlights. Photos courtesy of Pradhan Studios.
Harvest Faire, Journey's largest event of the year, is coming on Saturday 11/8 from noon-5. Click here for video highlights. New to Journey? Read our Harvest Faire FAQs. Want to be an event sponsor? Visit our PC website.
THIRD GRADERS PERFORM READER'S THEATER FOR KINDY STUDENTS
Third Grade Reads to Kindergarten  
7TH GRADERS HARVEST FRESH CROPS FROM OUR GARDENS TO THEIR FORKS
7th Grade Makes Pesto from Garden Basil  
BRIDGES TO HIGH SCHOOL
Waldorf School of OC invites Journey middle school students and parents to a High School Open House on Saturday, 11/8 from 10-noon. RSVP here. To learn about other upcoming High School events click here. 
SCHOOL PHOTOS ONLINE

Your child's school portraits are now securely available online. Use the password your child brought home and then click here for FAQs and ordering. Last day to order is 11/6.

Have a question? Contact Rachel at 949-427-5171 or email Pradhan Studios. 
GET YOUR FAMILY PORTRAIT & RAISE FUNDS FOR THE JS FOUNDATION
Capture your family's precious moments just in time for the holidays and Pradhan Studios will donate 100% of the sitting fee to the JS Foundation. For only $99, you'll receive a 30 minute in-studio photo shoot and an 8x12 matted print. Email Rachel or call 949-427-5171 to book your session. 
ENJOY A MEAL & BENEFIT JOURNEY
Eat at Blaze Pizza in Laguna Niguel on Wednesday, 11/5, present this flyer, and they'll donate 20% to Journey. Anyone with a flyer can help, so please pass it along to your family and friends! Thanks to everyone who supported last month's Habit fundraiser which raised enough money to sponsor 5 separate specialty classes.
LOST & FOUND THIS MONDAY
Lost & Found is located between the store and the bathrooms. On the 1st Monday of each month, recovered clothing and lunch items will be displayed on the front fence and will be donated at the end of the week.  
WOODFIELD PARKING LOT
Beginning Monday, 11/3, the Woodfield parking lot may be unavailable due to construction. Please plan to arrive to school early and park on the Foxborough hill whenever possible. Look for updates to come. 
Weekly Rhythms  

Carpool Mondays

 

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

 

Jamba Juice Wednesdays

 

Recycle Thursdays

(drop off in a.m. at yellow curb) 

 

Tanaka Farms CSA Delivery Thursdays

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Handwork Helpers
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