The Thursday Know

May 14, 2015

8TH GRADERS CARRY THEIR OWN WEIGHT

As their Middle School experience draws to a close, 8th graders are enjoying learning about balance, posture, and weight distribution.

After hypothesizing outcomes, students demonstrated various ways they could carry each other.

Next, they rated the difficulty of each kind of "carry" and "weighed in" on why some were easier than others.

We invite you to take a closer look at our innovative 8th graders at the 8th Grade Project Presentations on May 26, 28 & 29. Learn more our blog.

ANNUAL CLASS PLAYS

Ms. Nicholson's students performed their annual class play, "The Magpie's Nest," this week in the Green Heart Amphitheater. Class plays are an important spring tradition at Journey and also a key element of Waldorf-inspired education. Read more on our blog.

Photos courtesy of Sharon Sumich Photography

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY: NO SCHOOL

Journey School will be closed on Fri., 5/22 and Mon., 5/25 in observance of Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing students back at school on 5/26.

DML ON THE MOVE

Patti Connolly and Diana Graber, Journey's Digital Media Literacy educators, are featured in the spring edition of Confluence, the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education's quarterly newsletter. Patti and Diana are taking DML on the road so more students may benefit from this important curriculum. Learn more about DML on our Digital Media Literacy page.

GLUTEN-FREE LUNCHES & MORE

Green Apple Lunch Box just launched Journey's redesigned lunch menu. In addition to our regular healthy lunches, you'll see vegan and gluten-free options, select sandwiches, and $2 side dishes. Learn more on our website.

FUN PARENT WORKSHOPS ON 5/30

May's "Last Saturday" Workshops include Summer Nature Trips and Play Maps, Weaving with Rattan, Mother Nature's Medicine Cabinet, and the Making of Fairy Gardens. SUPER special: Buy 1 Get the 2nd class 50% off! Good for yourself or a friend. Learn more on The Oak and the Acorn website.

MIDDLE SCHOOL "GAMES DAY"

All Middle School Families are invited to join Ms. Joy at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, 6/7 @ 10am for "Games Day." Enjoy soccer, volleyball, a body surfing competition, and pizza (with RSVP). We hope you can make it!

DIME OR DINE FOR NEPAL

Journey families have raised nearly $800 in spare change and by eating at Nirvana Grille in support of UNICEF and their efforts to help the nearly one million children affected by the earthquake in Nepal. As aftershocks and new earthquakes continue to hit the area, we'll continue our fundraiser through May 31. Dine at Nirvana Grille in Laguna on remaining Sunday evenings in May (reservations needed) and they'll donate 10% to Journey's Earthquake Relief Fund. Ask your server for a "Community Give Back" card.

BEAD FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER ENDS 5/15

Support artisans in Uganda and Journey School in the Bead for Life fundraiser with this link through Fri., 5/15. Your purchase of beautiful jewelry and other handmade items help families in poverty to a better life.

COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER...

Here's a list of important upcoming events: