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FOCUS ON LEARNING: SPANISH
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Margot Guezugara's poem "El Nido" beautifully describes a bird building its nest with care, dedication, and artistic rendering. In 4th grade Spanish Language class, students are building their own Spanish nests with verse, poetry, tongue twisters, art, beauty, hard work, and dedication.
During this year, 4th graders learn about the two kingdoms in the Spanish grammar: El reino de "LA" reina Flora and El reino de "EL" rey Alfonso, and everything that belongs to their kingdoms....
Weaved into the learning is an array of stories, celebrations, legends, games, and riddles that brings the language alive through interest and connection. Later on, students will write sentences and then short compositions in Spanish... their Spanish nest! Learn more on our website.
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COOKING UP THE CURRICULUM
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Third graders have been busy in the Kitchen Classroom. The current cooking block is focused on "preserving the harvest." Luckily, our school gardens have provided an abundance of produce.
Students have been hands-on learning about fractions, sorting, weighing, measuring, volume, capacity, sequencing, problem-solving and estimation.
Creating homemade crackers using herbs from the garden....
Making lemon zest, lemon juice, preserved lemons, lemon dressing and lemon sauce....
Preparing sauerkraut and lacto-fermented garden veggies....
Separating eggs for Valentine's meringue cookies....
Journey's cooking curriculum helps 3rd and 5th grade students gain awareness and skills that support and enrich their academic experience and aligns with Journey's Eco-literacy program.
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AUCTION GALA IS 2 WEEKS AWAY!
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 Every member of our community is needed to help reach Parent Cabinet's two goals: - Raise funds equal to the cost of one month of Kindy Assistants and all Specialty Programs for all grades at Journey School.
- Bring our community closer together and celebrate what we together have made possible for our students, faculty, and families; and the positive impact we've had on public education in Orange County and beyond.
Wondering how the auction works? What to wear? Where the money will go? Visit the PC Website for Auction Gala information and FAQ sheet.
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WAYS TO SUPPORT THE AUCTION
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We are asking all of you to support the auction in the following ways:
BUY TICKETS: It truly is a blast to be with faculty and friends dancing the night away; you don't want to miss it! Invite grandparents, extended family, or non-Journey friends--it's open to anyone who wants to support the school! CLICK HERE to BUY TICKETS NOW. Only 2 tables and 50 tickets are left...
SPONSOR TEACHERS: Speaking of dancing faculty... please consider donating or contributing towards a ticket for our wonderful faculty. You can contribute HERE or with your PC Rep or Room Parent.
VOLUNTEER: http://www.journeyparentcabinet.duplie.com/
DONATE A BOTTLE OF WINE: If you weren't able to secure a donation, bring a bottle of your favorite wine to the Development Office (Kris's office). Please no 2 Buck Chuck--we would appreciate wines you would be proud to share with guests at home. Include retail value on an attached post-it so we can price it appropriately.
REGISTER TO BID ONLINE: All gala guests AND anyone who wishes to participate by bidding online from ANY location needs to CLICK HERE to REGISTER. Items are being loaded this week and the bidding will go live next Friday, March 4th.
SHARE THIS ONLINE AUCTION LINK: http://Journey16.gesture.com Anyone is welcome to bid! The bigger the audience, the more likely it is we'll get top dollar for all donated auction items! So, please share the link with anyone and everyone you know. Clippers fans, sushi fans, Ducks fans, Circus fans, Shakespeare fans... we have something for everyone! Use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Pinterest!
If there is an item your child would love, but doesn't fit in your budget, consider asking grandma to help out. Just keep in mind that everything is local pick-up only; sorry no shipping.
BID GENEROUSLY: Of course, we all want a good deal... and we get that everyday with our tuition-free education at Journey! Bid with an open heart for the items you like or would make great gifts for someone else. You get a great item and the school gets its much needed funds.
ENTER CHANCE DRAWING: Items for our "chance drawings" will be announced next week. Participate without breaking the bank!
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THANK OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
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Journey School has been blessed this year with generous Auction support from so many in our community: Mark Michno of Loan Depot, Katie Vanderveen of Modern Woodmen of America, the Coveyou Family of Newport Private Group, the Johnson Family and their family friend Greg with Johnson Plumbing and Express Pipe, respectively, the Pradhan's with Pradhan Studios Photography, Katherine Agranovich with Achieve Health Center, and the Grover Family for providing our AV services. Please be sure to thank them with your words, referrals, and business!!
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REACH OUT & LIGHT OUR JOURNEY
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The "Light Our Journey" campaign is about Journey families reaching out to friends and family for tax-deductible donations. Here's what we need YOU to do: Visit Pledgestar.com to create your personal website and then email the link out to just 10 people with your message about why you love Journey School. Help the Journey School Foundation support Journey's successful future and more.
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Every Thursday morning until mid-April we will be collecting used and unusable textiles and shoes for our textile recycling drive. Be sure the items are DRY and in a plastic trash bag. What is acceptable? Click here to see the complete list. No bed pillows or mattresses please.
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The re-enrollment site is still undergoing updates and is not yet ready to launch. Please be on the lookout for more information in the coming days. In preparation for the upcoming lottery, if you know that you will not be returning to Journey in the fall, kindly contact Kris Reynolds. Thank you!
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APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY
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The final day to submit lottery applications and sibling applications is this Monday, 2/29. If you have not yet completed your tour requirement, contact Kris Reynolds ASAP. Click here for the application portal.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM
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Journey's Independent Study Program will launch this fall and applications are now being accepted through 3/23. Interested parents of children entering kindergarten through third grade are asked to attend an adult-only Information Session on 3/16 at 4:30 PM. Click here to download the paper application. Email Kris Reynolds with questions.
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WINTER CONCERT IS NEXT FRIDAY
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Photo courtesy of The Pradhan Studios
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Don't miss the Winter Concert coming on March 4th at Mission Lutheran Church in Laguna Niguel. Friends and family are welcome!
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Pradhan Studios Photography will be shooting spring portraits starting next Fri., 3/4 through Thurs., 3/10. Look for details in your room parent email.
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Follow Journey School on any or all of the following: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter by March 1st and you could win $50 credit for bidding in the upcoming auction! Follow The Oak and The Acorn Store on Facebook or Instagram for more chances to win. No purchase necessary. Auction credit has no cash value. Winner will be announced on social media on 3/1.
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NEW CERAMICS SESSION STARTING
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The next ceramics session starts 2/29 for six successive Mondays with a gap for spring break. The final class is 4/11. Class goes from 3:00-4:15 and is held in Ms. Collins' classroom or at the back of the school by the art shed, weather permitting. We recently enjoyed creating ceramic owls, fairy houses, lidded vessels, and more. Click here for the flyer.
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SIGN UP FOR CHESS WEDNESDAYS
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If you're thinking about signing your child up for After School Chess, act now. We need a couple more kids to keep this class going. It's more fun with more players! Your 1st through 6th grader will love the story-telling approach to learning. Click here for the flyer or sign up here.
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- 2/29 - Lottery Applications Due
- 3/4-10 - Spring Photos - Look for details in your room parent email
- 3/4 - Winter Music Concert - Arrive 5pm (4 &5)/arrive 7:15 (6-8)
- 3/12 - Journey School Auction Gala - Save the date!
- 3/16 - Journey School Public Lottery, 3pm, All are welcome!
- 3/16 - Independent Study Info Session, 4:30pm (after the lottery)
- 3/23 - Independent Study Applications Due
- 3/30 - Independent Study Lottery, 3pm
- 4/4-8 - Spring Break
To view more Journey School events, visit our calendar page.
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