At Journey, Kindergarten places emphasis on learning through doing, and we are grateful for the wonderful teachers who make that learning possible. To understand more about what makes Journey School so special, these Washington Post articles may shed a bit of light:
Read more about Journey's developmental approach to learning here.
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We're so proud of the students in Mr. Calloway's 5th grade class who rallied together to raise money for Luc Becker, a Journey 4th grader who is battling Lymphoma. Alexa, Chelsea, Haley, Megan, Olivia and Talia raised $223.66 making duct tape wallets and Rainbow Loom bracelets. Way to go, girls! Get well soon, Luc! Learn more on Luc's Go Fund Me webpage.
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GENEROUS AUCTION SPONSORS
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The annual Auction Gala raises funds that make Journey's specialty programs, small class sizes, artistic learning materials, and growth-challenging field trips possible.
We ask for each family to secure ONE donation to the auction that can be as small as a $20 gift card or as big as your mind can imagine. Recent donations include a Goddess Retreat, a vacation stay in Whistler, a painting party, Disneyland tickets, Polish pottery, and a variety of gifts cards including: Burke Williams and Spike's Fish House.
It really is as simple as asking. So ask when you go out to dinner or at your yoga studio or any business you think your Journey Community would enjoy supporting. Bring a copy of this donation form and return it by 2/12 with the donation you've secured.
Maybe you have a talent you can share. Do you bake the best cakes? Offer a decorated birthday cake. Do you cook killer lasagna? Pair up with a couple friends to offer a date night at your house and provide babysitting. Think of what you can do to share your talents with your community! Here's a wishlist. Pick something on the list or add something of your own!
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Movie night was a great success with over 65 Journey and non-Journey attendees. Partcipants were so moved, they wanted to share it with other family members and friends. Another screening of The Mask You Live In will be scheduled in the coming weeks with an opportunity to see its companion film, Miss Representation, which explores the harmful effects of how society views and portrays femininity. Thank you to all who helped make it happen!
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"RAISING BOYS" STUDY GROUP
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 Parent University presents a Parent Study Group on "Raising Boys" Tuesday 2/2, 2/9 and 2/16 from 6:30-8pm. Join Education Directors, Patti and Tim Connolly, in a discussion about the issues and questions arising from the film The Mask You Live In. Explore how society's definition of masculinity impacts our boys' ability to be their true selves and how we can support them to be thoughtful and confident as well as active and full of life. The companion book is "Boys Should Be Boys" by Meg Meeker. Download the study group flyer here. |
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THRIVE JUICE FUNDRASIER ON 2/8
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Journey families are invited to an all-new Monday Fundraiser at Thrive Juice Lab. From 3-5:30pm every Monday, Journey families will enjoy 15% off their entire order and Journey will receive 50 cents for each purchase.
Help us kick-off the fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 8th from 3-5:30pm with a game of "Fact or Fiction" as we socialize together, drink and eat, and raise money for Journey School! Stop in at any time to find out which of the following of Mr. Keller's statements is "fiction".
1. "I drove an ambulance for several years during college." 2. "I'm deathly afraid of horses." 3. "My brother Greg is an actor/writer in Hollywood."
Can't make it on Mondays? Bring your "Journey Insider Card" (to be distributed soon) and receive 10% off any day of the week and Thrive will kickback 50 cents to Journey School with each order.
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Order Shop With Scrip gift cards for everyday purchases and earn money for Journey while you shop! Order physical gift cards by 9am the 1st Weds. of each month online or at The Oak and the Acorn (cash or check only). Electronic gift cards or reloads of your physical gift card can be purchased anytime. Stores include Whole Foods, Sprouts, Starbucks, Amazon, Target, The Gap, Albertsons, Safeway, Vons and more! Click here for more details or email Parent Cabinet with questions.
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The Oak and the Acorn "First Saturday" Workshops are coming on Feb. 6. The Indigo Dyeing workshop has sold out, but Metal Working and Chocolate Tasting are still available. Visit The Oak and the Acorn website for info.
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SAVE THE DATE: COMMUNITY MEETING
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Journey's All School Community Meeting and Gallery Walk is Feb. 17th at 5:30pm. Gavin Keller, the Journey School Foundation, and other special guests will offer important updates, talk about "where we are now", and share visions for the future. Gallery Walk will showcase learning in displays of student work and class projects. All families are expected to attend.
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WINTER CONCERT IS MARCH 4
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Journey students have been working hard in preparation for Journey's Winter Music Concert to showcase March 4 at Mission Lutheran Church in Laguna Niguel. Grades 4 & 5 will perform at 6pm (5:15 arrival) and Grades 6-8 will perform at 8pm (7:15 arrival). Learn more about Journey's music program on our website.
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Westside Waldorf School presents renowned singing teacher, Christiaan Boele, for an evening of song, laughter and tonal arts. Experience Valborg Werbeck Svardstrom's "Uncovering the Voice" approach on Mon., 2/1 from 6-8:45pm. $25 donation. RSVP here. Click here for the flyer.
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SIGN UP FOR PARENT GAMES DAY
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Join Ms. Joy for an adult-only Games and Movement Day on Sat. 1/30 from 9am-12pm. Learn Waldorf methods of play, including games, movement, spacial dynamics, acrobatics and balance exercises. You'll need comfortable clothing, gym shoes, snack and a water bottle. RSVP here.
CIRCUS UPDATE: The Circus Intensive has been canceled due to lack of interest. Contact Ms. Joy if you would like the class offered at a later date.
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RECYCLE = CASH FOR JOURNEY
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February launches a school-wide Clothes for the Cause fundraising drive to benefit the All School Fieldtrip Fund. Start Spring Cleaning now and donate unwanted textiles (clothes, rugs, towels, etc.) and shoes in any condition; including ripped, stained, torn, thread-bare, or worn-out. Collection will be on Thursdays at drop-off. Don't send it to the landfill, save it for Journey!
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Prospective Families: School tours are filling up fast. Sign-up today and submit your applications before the application deadline on 2/29.
Incoming Journey Siblings: Please complete your sibling application.
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- 2/2 - Parent Study Group: Raising Boys, Part I - 6:30-8pm MPR
- 2/6 - First Saturday Workshops
- 2/9 - Parent Study Group: Raising Boys, Part II
- 2/12-15 - President's Day long weekend
- 2/16 - Parent Study Group: Raising Boys, Part III
- 2/17 - All School Community Meeting & Gallery Walk, 5:30pm
- 2/22 - "Last Chance" Info Night (fulfills application tour requirement)
- 2/29 - Lottery Applications Due
- 3/4 - Winter Music Concert - Arrive 5:15 (4 &5)/arrive 7:15 (6-8)
- 3/12 - Journey School Auction Gala - Save the date!
- 3/16 - Enrollment Lottery, 3pm
- 4/4-8 - Spring Break
To view more Journey School events, visit our calendar page.
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