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AUCTION: BE A DIFFERENCE MAKER
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Every child deserves a great education. All families need high-quality public school options. These two beliefs inspire the annual Auction.
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"Ocean Reef Life" was generously donated by our partners at the Wyland Foundation
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It is your generosity that enables us to blend academics, arts, and ethics in a nurturing community with small classes and dedicated teachers. Buy the last 2 Auction tickets or help raise funds for kids, even if you don't attend:
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1 of 3 handmade pieces by 6th grade students
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- SILENT BIDDING NOW OPEN: Bid online until 9pm PDT 3/14
- INSTANT PURCHASE: Purchase items only available online on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 6pm 3/14
- SHARE: Send this link to your friends, family, and colleagues (i.e. email, Facebook). There is something special for everyone. You can preview items in person at the Development Office. Good luck!
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CHARTER UPDATE & SCHOOL AMBASSADORS
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Journey stakeholders shared their passion last night with CUSD officials regarding the renewal of our charter--approval is expected on 4/22. Please thank our eloquent ambassadors: Ross Chun, Parent and A.V. Councilman; Mike Corbo, Alumni Parent and Board President; Gavin Keller, School Director; and Tim Connolly, Educational Director.
Journey was the first charter in CUSD, the first parent-initiated charter in Orange County, and strives to be an innovative model for integrated and arts-infused education.
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FUNDRAISING KEYS & UPDATE
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With the Auction fast approaching, we want to highlight Journey School's annual fundraising rhythms and revenue sources.
4 Keys to Funding 
(1) State Funding accounts for 75% of the school's revenue and is tied to attendance.
(2) Close the Gap is a voluntary but critical parent pledge program that helps to bridge the gap between funding from the state and the the cost of public Waldorf education.
Please contact Janet or click here to honor your commitment. Any amount helps and all donations are confidential.
(3) Parent Cabinet: The Auction is PC's largest source of income and guarantees students access to specialty classes, and much more.
(4) Foundation: The Foundation exists to further the mission of Journey School and to secure a permanent campus. Although philanthropic work is not easy and takes time, notable accomplishments have been achieved since 2013. For instance, more than $75,000 have been donated or committed to the school and the Foundation helped Journey win over $400,000 in facilities grants. Further, the 2014 Light Our Journey campaign raised over $35,000 from 150 generous donors. However, the fixed costs associated with maintaining a fundraising headquarters are expensive and even more support is needed.
*Charter schools are recommended to set aside at least 5% of their operating budgets in an emergency fund. Journey is projected to achieve a 12% reserve by summer. The school possesses more than $400,000 in assets and cash flow is stable.
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Journey School Families: The Re-enrollment website is now live. Follow this link and create a parent portal to access your child's online re-enrollment forms for the 2015-16 school year. Questions? Contact Kris.New Applicants: The 2015-16 Journey School public lottery will take place on Wed., March 18 at 3pm. All are welcome, but attendance is not mandatory. Applicants please look for an email on Mon., 3/16 with important information about the lottery and enrollment process.
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PROGRESS REPORTS & PARENT CONFERENCES
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- Parents will receive academic progress reports via email by 3/31.
- April 1, 2 and 3 are minimum days.
- Teachers will initiate contact with some parents based on student need or parent request.
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Be sure to RSVP for our upcoming Parent University workshops: Wed 3/18 - Importance of Play for ALL Ages with Tammra Tanner Fri 3/20 - Bunnies, Chicks and More with Phyllis Gilmer Wed 3/25 - Basic Knitting with Sylvia Sandefur Sat 3/28 - "Last Saturday" Workshop at The Oak and the Acorn
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8TH GRADERS: SCHOOL OF CHOICE WINDOW CLOSING
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Any 8th grader wanting to attend a district school for high school that is not their home school must APPLY NOW. Applications are due this month.
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