The Thursday Know

October 15, 2015

JACQUE NUNEZ VISITS 4TH GRADE

In alignment with their curriculum, 4th grade students got a special treat this week with a visit from Jacque Nunez, a tribal descendant of the Acjachemen Nation. Students heard stories and song, acted out ceremonies, weaved baskets, and learned about the tools, instruments, games, and clothing of the indigenous people of San Juan Capistrano.

Nunez's company, Journey's to the Past, promotes "environmentalism" and what it means to be "keepers of the earth" to children all over So. California.

EMERGING CREATIVE WRITERS

7th graders just completed the first week of a Creative Writing block with Mrs. Townley-Smith. Sebastian shares Connotation Writing on "Spiders" below.

Tragically misunderstood little beings,

delicate loving quiet little feet,

unnoticed by humans,

softly spinning masterpieces in the soft moonlight,

their webs, beautiful in the brightening dawn,

covered in sparkling diamond-like dew.

Their soft, silky fur, so thin, so fine,

their gentle, small feet resting lightly, patiently upon their webs.

I slowly reach out a gentle finger,

eager to touch this amazing delicate being,

suddenly, with lightening speed, it strikes.

I feel a sharp pain,

look down and see an ominous red spot

spreading on my finger,

feel the poison course through my blood,

I start to feel faint,

I hear a clicking coming from the spider,

It is the last thing I hear.

IMPORTANT HOMEWORK CLUB NOTICE

Wednesday's Homework Club for Grades 5-8 has been more popular than we anticipated. In order to ensure the program's success, new protocols will be implemented starting 10/21. Parents will be required to sign their child up the day prior to attending the class. Click here to learn more.

GRADES 1-3: RECESS BEFORE EATING

You may have noticed your Grade 1-3 child's snack and lunch breaks look a bit different this year. Before eating snack and lunch, students are dismissed to the playground for play and then they eat their food. Following snack and lunch, students return to class, ready to learn. "Recess Before Eating" has been implemented in many schools around the country. Specifically, schools report the following benefits:

Greater nutrient consumption, as children eat a more balanced diet
Less food waste or food thrown away, as children are more ready to eat and are not in a hurry to get outside to play
Better classroom performance, as children pay more attention when they are not hungry.
Better lunch tables and classroom behavior, as children are focused on lunch rather than the playground and return to class feeling more full and settled.

Read more about the benefits of recess before eating on these websites:

HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS

Journey Halloween tradition offers students an opportunity to bring grade-level curriculum to life. Visit our website for acceptable costume ideas or contact your child's teacher for suggestions. As a reminder, only curriculum-inspired costumes are permitted at school.

SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE: TRACK YOUR PURCHASES & WIN KNOTT'S TICKETS

How much can you earn for Journey School in just two weeks using Invisible Fundraising? Keep track between 10/19 and 11/2, then let Parent Cabinet know how much you earned and how you did it on any of Journey's social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Not on social media? Send an email to ifund@journeyschool.net. Anyone who posts or emails by 11/2 (regardless of how much earned) will be entered into a drawing to win TWO tickets to KNOTT'S BERRY FARM. (Tickets expire 12/31/15). Not using invisible fundraising yet? Visit the PC website to see how you can get started!

HARVEST FAIRE "FAIRY CAFE" MEETING

Did you know that our "Fairy Cafe"--featuring fresh baked goods and beverages--is the most money-making venue at Harvest Faire each year? Come learn all about the planning and food donation needs from "Cafe Fairy Jerri" at a 2nd Harvest Faire "Meet-n-Greet" to take place on Weds., 10/21 from 9-11am in the MPR. Past participants will show set-up photos and share stories of all the fun they've had volunteering at this unique cafe.

HARVEST FAIRE AD SPACE FOR SALE

Business owners will have the opportunity to purchase advertising space this year in our Harvest Faire Pamphlet. Colored advertisements will be available from $25 to $100 per space. Email Tania with details and a PDF by 10/28. Poster advertising at Harvest Faire will able also available.

TANAKA FARMS DELIVERIES BEGIN 11/5

Tanaka Farms CSA begins "every other week" deliveries to Journey School starting 11/5. Support local agriculture and 10% will go back to Journey. Come check out a freshly picked fruit and veggie CSA box and learn more about Journey's invisible fundraising efforts next Weds., 10/22 at a Parent Cabinet table near the school store. See the program flyer and box descriptions for details. Or, email Lindsey to learn more.

KITCHEN CLASSROOM GUIDELINES

Journey School's Kitchen Classroom serves the Journey Community as a preparatory food service space for festivals, school celebrations, and curricular needs. The following guidelines have been established to support our school programs:

To ensure availability for use, the kitchen is to be reserved in advance via the calendar posted near the kitchen door. Please be sure to return the space to a clean and organized condition.
To ensure availability for storage of food items or supplies, particularly in the freezer and refrigerator, storage requests must be made in advance with school staff.
Please note: The school kitchen may no longer be used to store or prepare birthday treats for student birthday celebrations.

WEEKDAY WORKSHOP MACRAME' CLASS

Come craft with Nikki Katz on Thurs., 10/22 from 9am-12pm and make your very own macram� necklace featuring a maple wooden ring. Perfect for new moms to use as a teething necklace. Just $35 includes all materials. Sign-up here or at The Oak and the Acorn during store hours.

NEXT ARCHERY CLASS ON 10/27

Aftercare Archery will not be offered next week while Ms. Joy attends a Spacial Dynamics training in Portland, Oregon. Class will resume on 10/27. To learn more about Archery class and other aftercare opportunities visit our website.

UPCOMING EVENTS

10/16-19 - No School
10/27 - "Supporting Our Children Through Puberty" with Patti Connolly at Waldorf School of OC, 7-8:30. See flyer.
10/30 - Halloween Parade
11/11 - Veteran's Day
11/14 - Harvest Faire, 11am-5pm
11/23 -27 - Thanksgiving Break