We will soon officially announce the Journey School teacher "line-up" for 2015-16. We are anticipating a 100% teacher retention rate for the 4th straight year. We're thrilled about this news because our capable, committed, and creative teachers are the single most essential ingredient to student success and ongoing improvement efforts. We are still accepting applications for two positions:
- Grade One Teacher
- Campus Steward
Please click here to visit our employment page for more information about these positions, including: Job descriptions, expectations, qualifications, and salary.
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UNANIMOUS APPROVAL OF THE JOURNEY SCHOOL CHARTER
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Congratulations! Last night, the Capistrano Unified School District approved Journey School's third charter petition...unanimously! The students' many accomplishments were a point of pride and highlighted at the hearing. Mr. Keller and other eloquent presenters painted a vibrant picture of Journey's educational program and future directions.
Thank you to the dozens of parents, students, and staff members that attended. We're also grateful to our educational partners at CUSD. It's an honor and privilege to operate a charter school of choice in the district. We look forward to continual school improvement in the years ahead.
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8TH GRADE PROJECTS UNTIL FRIDAY
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We are very proud of our 8th graders who impressed a room full of supporters at the first night of the 8th Grade Project Presentations. There's still time to see them tonight, Thurs., 5/28 (until 8pm) and tomorrow, Fri., 5/29 from 5-8pm. Here's a glimpse of Tuesday's projects:
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DIGITAL MEDIA LITERACY IN THE PRESS
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Diana Graber and Journey's Digital Media Literacy program were featured in a recent article that supports bringing cyber civics into classrooms around the nation. Read more about Journey's innovative program on our website.
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Students, faculty and parents gathered this week at a special assembly to say farewell to Mr. Shaheer, who is in his last week as Executive Director. In traditional Journey fashion, the students offered gifts of music and song.
 Afterward, many students waited patiently to give him a personal hug. Aloha and Mahalo, Mr. Shaheer. You will be missed!
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INTEGRATING ARTS & ACADEMICS
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Journey 6th graders have been studying Astronomy in their Main Lesson and have been visiting outer space in their Art Class as well. We hope you enjoy some of their recent work:
  
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THANK YOU, JOURNEY PARENTS!
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A big "thank you" to parents for a special Teacher Appreciation Week and fabulous luncheon on Wednesday. Many hours went into the preparations, and the teachers and staff felt very loved. Parents have been extra involved in other ways this past month--attending class plays, 8th grade presentations, working to maintain the outdoor classrooms, chaperoning overnight field trips, helping with class play costumes, and contributing to field trip fundraisers. Your support is never overlooked and we thank you for every ounce of energy, time and dollars donated.
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CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS
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All Journey School volunteers are invited to gather in the Green Heart Garden on Wed., 6/3 at 11am to celebrate the many accomplishments and efforts of our parent and community volunteers. Teachers and staff will provide refreshments. We hope to see you there!
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SATURDAY WORKSHOPS THIS WEEKEND
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Don't miss May's "Last Saturday" Workshops this Saturday, 5/30:  - Summer Nature Trips and Play Maps with Michele Whiteaker, co-founder of NaturePlayTrips.com, 12:30-2pm.
- Weaving with Rattan, 9am - 3pm
- Mother Nature's Medicine Cabinet, 12:30 - 2:30pm
- Making of Fairy Gardens, 9:30am -3pm
Buy 1 Get the 2nd class 50% off! Learn more on the store website or pay online here. |
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JOURNEY TALENT SHOW IS JUNE 6TH
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Come support our talented 4th-8th graders at the Journey School Talent Show that will take place on our outdoor stage on Saturday, 6/6 at 6pm. Students will present interpretive dance, original songs, keyboard and vocal solos, Irish dance, and more. Bring your appetite for $3/slice pizza and a bake sale to benefit Journey School's field trip fund.
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NEPAL FUNDRAISER ENDS SUNDAY
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- Drop off spare change in the school office tomorrow, Friday 5/29.
- Enjoy dinner at Nirvana Grille on Sunday, 5/31 (with reservations) and they'll donate 10% if you complete a "Community Give Back" card.
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Here's a list of important upcoming events:
- 8th Grade Projects: Thursday, 5/28 & Friday, 5/29 at 5 PM
- Journey School Board Meeting: Thu., 5/28 at 6 PM
- 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, details to come
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