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8TH GRADERS RAISING THE BAR
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8th graders hit it out of the park last week as they presented their culminating 8th grade projects to packed houses. Students spent months researching and preparing with the help of a mentor, built hands-on projects, and gave oral and visual presentations.
 
 
 We are so proud of our students' accomplishments... we also learned a lot in the process! Well done, 8th Graders! Next adventure: The 8th Grade Trip!
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CLOTHING DRIVE ENDS MONDAY
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So far we've raised almost $2500 just by cleaning out our closets. A final collection truck is coming on Tue., 5/17. Let's rally together for "one last push" to refill the storage container and raise another $1000 over the weekend. Get donation information on our website. Proceeds benefit the All School Field Trip Fund.
A tremendous "thank you" to Theresa O'Loughlin, Janel Carson, and Jacqui Schantz for hauling 15,000 lbs of bags into the storage container. Their hard work over the last six weeks is very appreciated. Thank you also to Katie Vanderveen for the Clothes for the Cause fundraising idea.
BONUS: The 2 classrooms with the most bags will be acknowledged with an Ice Cream Party. Details in next week's newsletter.
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THANK YOU, AMAZING PARENTS!
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Journey teachers and staff were deeply touched by the outpouring of generosity shown by Journey families for Teacher Appreciation Week that culminated at Wednesday's Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. And quite a spread it was....
 Thank you to all of the parents who delivered delicious dishes. Special thanks to the organizers: Sophie Shuster, Jesseca Camacho, Arman Moaddeli, Tania Branitski, Sunny Bothwell, Christine Arbiso, Pamela Michno, Paige Holmes Selby, and Jamie Lloyd. Also, thank you to Ava and Donya Moaddeli and Anna Dolopo for the entertainment. It was a beautiful event! |
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LAST CHANCE FOR SPIRIT WEAR
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A final sale of this year's spirit gear and reusable containers will be held on Wed., 5/18 from 12-1:30pm. Rainbow tie-dye shirts will also be available just in time for our Kindy students to cross the Rainbow Bridge.
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TIE DYE PARTY ON JUNE 1ST
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The Oak and the Acorn is throwing a Tie Dye Party! All parents are invited to on Wed., 6/1, at 9:30am to make a special t-shirt for your Kindy student to wear during the rainbow bridge ceremony. Bring your own pre-washed white 100% cotton t-shirt along with $8 to cover the dye and supplies; or, for your convenience, the store will sell white t-shirts starting at $5.50. Maximum 2 pieces. Adults only. (All parents welcome even if you don't have a Kindergartner!) Email us or stop by the store to learn more.
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Students in grades 4-8 are invited to audition for the upcoming Coffee House Talent Share (formerly known as the Talent Show). Sign up by Fri., 5/13 for next week's auditions. The Talent Share will take place on Wed., 6/1 at 5pm. Download the flyer for more information here.
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GARDEN CONTRACT AVAILABLE
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Journey School is currently accepting bids for a garden contractor. If you or someone you know is interested in helping maintain Journey's gardens on a consistent basis, please contact us. Click here to learn more.
Volunteers are wanted for the Garden Committee Leadership Team. Email Michele for more information.
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The Reverse Rose Ceremony is a Journey tradition on the last day of school. Mark your calendar for 6/17 and come see our 1st graders honor their 8th grade buddies with roses while the whole school offers gifts of music.
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Please look for your children's belongings in the Lost & Found before it gets donated to our clothing drive on Tuesday. Parent Cabinet is also looking for a volunteer to oversee the Lost & Found for the upcoming school year. Want to take a trial run this year? Email us.
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Fun Orange County Parks website offers limitless ideas for kid-friendly summer fun and outdoor adventure. Check out Michele's recent post on creating a summer activity calendar and also learn about National Parks Trust "Kids to Parks Day" coming on Sat., 5/21.
Looking for a summer camp for your kids? Journey's partner in eco-literacy, Earthroots Field School, offers summer camps for kids of all ages.
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- 5/13 - 5th Grade Pentathlon
- 5/16-20 - "Talent Share" auditions all week
- 5/30 - Memorial Day - All School Holiday
- 6/1 - Journey School Coffee House "Talent Share", 5pm
- 6/8 - Parent Cabinet Meeting, 9am in the Music Room followed by the Volunteer Appreciation Tea
- 6/17 - Last Day of School/Reverse Rose Ceremony--minimum day
- 6/18 - 8th Grade Graduation
To view more Journey School events, visit our calendar page.
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