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 The Thursday Know - Special Edition
May 24, 2015  
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!


As we pause to celebrate Memorial Day, may our thoughts be with the heroes who sacrificed so much in defending our freedom. We hope the long weekend allows you special moments with friends and family.
BRINGING HISTORY ALIVE
5th grade's year-long exploration of Ancient Civilizations culminated in a regional Greek Pentathlon held recently in San Diego.

Pentathlon 2015

Waldorf students from 9 schools met on the beach in Coronado to compete in javelin, discus, long-jump, wrestling and running.


Pentathlon 2015

Through stormy weather and a delayed start due to threat of lightning, students persevered and performed with honor, beauty and grace.

Games Teacher, Ms. Joy, distributes medals at the Pentathlon

We think it was their smiles and amazing attitudes that lured the sun out by the end of the day.

5th Grade Pentathlon 2015
Congratulations on all your hard work, 5th Grade!
8TH GRADE PROJECTS THIS WEEK
Don't miss the 8th Grade Project Presentations this week on Tues., 5/26  and on Thu., 5/28 & Fri., 5/29. Come see what 8th graders are truly capable of when they're empowered to create their own authentic projects. Learn about Uses of Drones, Kinesiology, The Gerson Therapy, Glass Blowing, Feminism, Building a Guitar, Down Syndrome, and so much more. Click here for the presentation topics and student line-up.
HELP APPRECIATE OUR TEACHERS
Each year, Journey parents host a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon to say "thank you" to our talented and dedicated teachers and staff. We ask all families to sign-up here to contribute to this very special event taking place on Wed., 5/26 at 1pm. We will also say our official farewell to Mr. Shaheer.
KINDY END-OF-YEAR T-SHIRT PARTY
A Journey School tradition: Join us on Wed., 5/27, at 9:30, to tie-dye t-shirts for your kindergartener to wear during the rainbow bridge ceremony or for your grades child to wear anytime. Bring up to 2 pre-washed, white shirts or purchase one for $5.50 at The Oak and the Acorn. $8 material fee.
LOG YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS & HELP JOURNEY GET GRANTS
Did you enjoy being a driver for your child's field trip or spending the night in a tent with your third grader this year? Maybe you washed classroom linens, went on a nature walk, or attended a PC meeting? Thank you for creating magic for our children! Now we need you to log those volunteer hours (estimations okay) to help Journey secure grant funding. Click here.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION TEA 6/3
On June 3rd at 11am, all Journey School volunteers are invited to our Volunteer Appreciation Tea. We would especially like to thank our many unsung heroes who resist attention; we hope they show up.
YEARBOOKS ON SALE THROUGH 5/26
Buy a Journey yearbook here for just $22 before this Tuesday at midnight. After 5/26, orders are not guaranteed and the price goes up to $35. Consider gifting this treasured keepsake to a family that could not otherwise afford one or as a "thank you" for your child's teacher.
MACRAME HANGER WORKSHOP 5/28
Join Nikki Katz at the Parent Cafe on Thu, 5/28 at 9am to learn how to weave a macram� plant hanger. $35 includes all materials. RSVP at The Oak and the Acorn or email the store.
FUN PARENT WORKSHOPS ON 5/30
May's "Last Saturday" Workshops are coming this Sat., 5/30. Don't miss Summer Nature Trips and Play Maps hosted by our own Michele Whiteaker and co-founder of NaturePlayTrips.com from 12:30-2pm. Also featured is:
  • Weaving with Rattan, 9am - 3pm
  • Mother Nature's Medicine Cabinet, 12:30 - 2:30pm
  • Making of Fairy Gardens, 9:30am -3pm
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 or get the flyer here.
NEPAL FUNDRAISER THROUGH 5/31
Thank you for continuing to support UNICEF and their efforts to help the victims of the Nepal Earthquake through the end of this month:
  • Drop off spare change in the school office
  • Enjoy dinner at Nirvana Grille on the next two Sundays (reservations needed) and they'll donate 10% to Journey's Earthquake Relief Fund. Ask your server for a "Community Give Back" card.
COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER...
Here's a list of important upcoming events:
  • Teacher Appreciation Tea: Wed., 5/27
  • 8th Grade Projects: Tues., 5/26, Thurs., 5/28 & Fri., 5/29
  • CUSD Board Meeting for Charter Renewal: Wed., 5/27 at 6:45. RSVP for on-campus childcare.
  • Teacher Appreciation Luncheon: Wed., 5/27
  • Journey School Board Meeting: Thu., 5/28 at 6 PM
  • Macrame Workshop, Parent Cafe, 5/28
  • Last Saturday Workshops: Sat., 5/30
  • Volunteer Tea: Wed., 6/3, Log your volunteer hours.
  • Talent Show: Sat., 6/6 at 6 PM
  • Middle School Games Day at Doheny Beach: Sun., 6/7 RSVP for pizza
  • Last Day of School (Reverse Rose Ceremony): Fri., 6/12 (1/2 day)
  • Graduation: Sat., 6/13
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

 Sign-up here

Handwork Helpers
Sign-up here  
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