Journey's 5th grade students gathered on Coronado Beach last week with Waldorf schools from all over SoCal to participate in the Pentathlon. This cherished event brings to life their yearlong studies of ancient civilizations.
On a beautiful San Diego morning, the air was filled with music and odes to the Greek gods and goddesses written by the students.
 
Journey students Haley, Senna, Tess and Ayva were selected to share their odes at the opening ceremonies. Zeus himself came down from Mt. Olympus to bless the games.
Students participated in wrestling, javelin, discus, long jump and the 50 yard dash. The events concluded with a 200 yard relay race.
Conducting themselves with grace and beauty, students cheered and supported one another while making new friends from other schools.
Students were so spirited and happy--truly enjoying the Olympic Games.
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Physics in Creative Play
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If you've ever wondered why Journey Kindergarten students spend so much time outdoors and in creative play, read the following articles that support Journey's play-based program:
- The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) recently re-posted an article on the importance of play. Visit their website to read why Finnish schools believe that "children learn best through play."
- A 2010 CNN article by a two Harvard professors share their insight into why play is important to academic success here.
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BOTTLE & CAN RECYCLING IS BACK
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 Starting next Thursday, we will resume plastic bottle and aluminum can recycling drop-offs every Thursday morning. This year we brought in nearly $1000 to support our Outdoor Classrooms and Eco-Literacy.
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Our beloved Planet Earth is the grand prize winner of our recent clothing drive. We are so proud of the families who contributed to Clothes for the Cause that collected nearly 20K lbs of items to be reused or recycled. Almost $3K will benefit Journey students through our All School Field Trip Fund. Most contributions came from Ms. Cameron's and Miss Morrison's classes who will be celebrating with an ice cream party.
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TALENT IS BREWING AT JOURNEY
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 Don't miss the Journey School Coffee House Talent Share (formerly known as the Talent Show) coming on Wed., 6/1 at 5pm. Come support our 4th-8th graders as they perform individual and group acts.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC CONCERT
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All are invited to a 7th and 8th grade end of year music concert on 6/7 in the Green Heart Garden or 6/9 in the MPR, both at 2pm. Students will be singing as well as playing guitar, ukulele, recorder and strings.
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PC MEETING & VOLUNTEER TEA
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Join us for the last Parent Cabinet meeting of the year on Wed., 6/8 in the Music Room at 9am and help shape next year's festivals, parent events, and budget. After the meeting, all are invited to celebrate another successful year at the Volunteer Appreciation Tea that begins at 11am in the Green Heart Garden. Enjoy tea, treats, artistic gifts from the students, and a special craft. We really hope to see you there!
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Please and thank you for remembering to log your volunteer hours on the PC Volunteer website so the school can double dip on your hard work. Tracking volunteer hours helps Journey when applying for grants. We know you had fun, but don't forget that nature walks, class activity prep, field trip driving, festival set-up, classroom cleaning, garden work, and more, qualify as volunteering! Here's what you need to know:
- Sign in to your account here
- Click on the top right on your user name & go to "my account"
- To log personal sign ups use the green box
- Log your volunteer hours
Thank you for your time and endless help in 2015/2016.
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TIE DYE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS
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The Oak and the Acorn invites all parents to a Tie Dye Party on Wed., 6/1, at 9:30am. Create a colorful shirt for your Kindy student to wear during the rainbow bridge ceremony or for anyone to enjoy. Pre-washed cotton shirts will be for sale at the store or bring your own. Maximum 2 pieces. Adults only. Email us or stop by the store to learn more.
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Fresh Brothers Pizza is opening next week in the Aliso Village Shopping Center and they have invited local schools to join them for a "soft opening" as as fundraising event. "Pay What You Want" on Thurs., 5/26 and all monies raised from our families will go straight to Journey School. Fresh Brothers offers a vegan and gluten-free menu. More here.
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GARDEN CONTRACT OPEN FOR BIDS
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We are currently accepting bids for a garden contractor to help maintain Journey's gardens on a consistent basis. Click here to learn more.
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To ensure student safety, personal sports equipment may not be brought to school. If you or your child have a wish list for additional recess equipment, please bring your proposal to Mr. Keller.
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- 5/30 - Memorial Day - All School Holiday
- 6/1 - "Tie Dye Party" at The Oak and the Acorn, 9:30am
- 6/1 - Journey School Coffee House "Talent Share" -- 5pm
- 6/8 - Parent Cabinet Meeting, 9am in the Music Room
- 6/8 - Volunteer Appreciation Tea (to follow the PC meeting)
- 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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