Journey, the first charter school in CUSD, celebrated its 15th birthday in style with student presentations, speeches and cupcakes. Check out an OC Register article that charts our growth from a start-up to a vibrant school that weaves academics, arts, and ethics.
Trader Joe's on Aliso Parkway donated of 400 cupcakes!
Pradhan Studios donated the photos!
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FROM PASSION TO POETRY: STUDENTS RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY
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Free verse poetry empowers students to explore their passions and to express themselves without too many confines. 
17 poems from students at Journey have already been selected for national publication. Check out this sample from a 6th grader who is inspired by our Book Whisperer independent reading program, which challenges all students to read a minimum of 40 books from 6 genres by June. Is it a reading zone?
When I open a book
And it seems my world has stopped
Or paused or froze?
What do I know?!
As I venture out into a magical land
With dangerous dragons that breathe fire
And princesses with golden hair
Where I ride with my knight in shining armor.
Is it a reading zone?
When I discover ancient treasure in an underwater cave
Or fall into a wardrobe full of snow,
This time machine takes me away
To places I want to go!
Is it a reading zone?
Will I ever know?
When I open my favorite book
A special feast waits just for me
With layers and layers of delicious words
And each page is my dessert.
This must be my reading zone!
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7th grade Earth-Keepers grafted avocado trees with US Veterans, Jon and Ed, as well as Master Gardener, Erik. They harvested tasty radishes, too!
  Won't you join the students on Wednesdays from 8:30-10? We're looking for someone to step up to champion the native garden, with support. |
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SUPPORT YOUR CHILD THROUGH PUBERTY: RSVP NOW!
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Parent University is pleased to present, Supporting Our Children Through Puberty, a 3-part series on Monday evenings, March 9, 16 & 23.
 Click here for the flyerPatti Connolly, school mentor, will explain how you can help children navigate puberty, a time when they experience profound physical and emotional change. Clear ideas and helpful tools for creating healthy rites of passages during adolescence will be presented. This series requires reservation by March 4, with suggested donations of $10. Donation-based childcare will be provided thanks to Mr. Storm.
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"LAST SATURDAY" WORKSHOP 2/28
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We pounded metal into works of art, got messy with paper pulp, and enjoyed delicious food! Thanks for making our inaugural "Last Saturday" Workshop a success.
 The next workshop is this Saturday, February 28. We'll enjoy machine sewing, bike maintenance, doll painting and felting. Sign up at the store or visit theoakandtheacorn.net.
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ECO-LITERACY PARENT WORKSHOP
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Join Earthroots Field School founder, Jodi Levine-Wright, and Journey School Eco-Literacy Faculty Leader, Shelley Kelley, on Saturday, March 7 from 9am-12pm as they lead an engaging hands-on Eco-Literacy Workshop for Parents. Please RSVP by March 5. Suggested donation $10.
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AUCTION GALA IS COMING SOON!
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Even the OC Register is talking about Journey's Auction Gala and Fundraiser coming up on March 14 at the Mission Viejo Country Club. Turn donations in and purchase your tickets right away--before it's too late! 
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MAKE-UP, RE-TAKES & CLASS GROUP PHOTOS FRIDAY 3/6
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Pradhan Studios will be photographing students that need make-up or re-take photos on Friday, March 6. Class group photos will be taken as well. If you forgot to order your child's photos in November, do so now through March 20. Questions? Contact Rachel.
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New Applicants: Thank you for submitting your application to Journey's 2015-16 public lottery scheduled for March 18, 2015 at 3pm. All are welcome! Lottery results will be available on your parent portal. Current Families: The Re-Enrollment website is almost complete. Instructions will be emailed soon. We appreciate your patience during our online migration.
Current Wait List: Log in with the password we emailed you and confirm your intent to keep your child on the waiting list for the upcoming school year. Last day to confirm is March 6. Email Kris if you need help.
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MR. KELLER'S OFFICE HOURS
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Mr. Keller is available for office hours on Mondays from 11am-1pm and on Thursdays from 9-11am each week. Email Shoon to make an appointment.
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WE GOT BARRELED, SO CAN YOU!
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Thanks to the Carter family and the Hurley Company, Journey got barreled over the weekend. Next time you're on campus, check out how the students are rerouting rainwater to the gardens. Want to do the same at home?  The Ecology Center is giving away 150 free rain barrels! Enter online to win. 50 are reserved for the first San Juan Capistrano residents to sign up. The remaining 100 will be given to randomly selected OC residents.
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