The Thursday Know

June 2, 2016

REVERSE ROSE CEREMONY

Just as the 8th graders welcomed new first graders with a rose on the first day of school, first grade students return the gift by offering their 8th grade buddies a rose on the last day of school. The event also includes grades' students presenting artistic gifts to the community and a farewell line-up of staff shaking hands with each student as a send off to summer. Don't miss the Reverse Rose Ceremony and Assembly on 6/17.

FAREWELL TO STAFF MEMBERS

We send a heartfelt "thank you" to a few very special teachers who will not be returning in the fall. On behalf of the entire Journey School community, we are grateful to Jan Poth, Storm Dye, and Todd Skidmore. Thank you, Friends, for your years of service to the children and for helping Journey School become what it is today. We wish you well in all of your future endeavors and we will miss you dearly.

JOURNEY'S GOT TALENT

Last night's Talent Share was pure delight as 4th through 8th graders performed acts of comedy, gymnastics, dance, singing and music.
Talent Share Dancer

Thank you to all of the students and parents who helped make the Talent Share and fundraiser a success; thanks to The Pradhan Studios for their photos; and, especially, thank you to our music teachers, Diana Corbo and Katie Pitts, for their hard work in orchestrating the event.

FEASTING IN GRADE 8

Our gardens have been well-tended over the years by our current 8th grade students who celebrated with a feast last week:
Garden Harvest 2016

Learn more about Journey's Eco-literacy program here. If you are interested in being a garden helper this summer contact Michele.

END OF YEAR MUSIC CONCERT

7th and 8th grade students will showcase their voice and instrument skills at a Middle School Music Concert on 6/7 in the Green Heart Garden and on 6/9 in the MPR, both at 2pm. Students will play guitar, ukulele, recorder, and strings, and sing. We hope to see you there!

LAST PARENT CABINET MEETING

The final Parent Cabinet meeting of the year will be held on Wed., 6/8 at 9am in the Music Room. Come help shape next year's festivals, parent events, and budget. All are welcome!

YOUR HOURS HELP US GET GRANTS

We are grateful to all of the parents, grandparents and community members who graciously donate countless hours of service to help make Waldorf education possible for our students. If you chaperoned for a field trip, led a reading group, worked in the garden, or participated in a work day, please log your volunteer hours. Don't worry about dates--just round to the nearest half hour. Need help? Email PC.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

Parent and community volunteers have invested countless hours to make the students' education possible. We welcome all volunteers and parents to a Volunteer Appreciation Tea on Weds., 6/8 at 11am in the Green Heart Garden. Enjoy tea, treats, artistic gifts from the students, and a special craft.

SCOOTER'S JUNGLE FUNDRAISER

Celebrate the last Wednesday of the school year with friends and family at Scooters Jungle and they'll give Journey 40%. Proceeds on food and snacks also go back to the school. Join us on 6/15 from 1-4pm for sliding and jumping fun! Pizza, water and snacks will be served. $10 kids/$5 adults. Parents must attend or arrange for adult supervision. This is NOT a drop-off event. Friends, neighbors, and family are invited!

TIE DYE FUN FOR PARENTS

There was a great turnout for the Kindy "tie dye" party this week as parents prepared for Kindergartens' end of the year ceremony. We're excited for our students who will cross the Rainbow Bridge into 1st grade.
Tie Dye Party

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Journey's new Independent Study Program is still accepting applications for fall enrollment. Come see what it's all about at an Information Session on Monday 6/6 at 11am in the Development Office. RSVP here.

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE