You may have noticed a new and colorful addition to Journey’s Native Garden. Journey School Parent, Lindsey, shares the story behind the “Little Free Library” below: We were first introduced to the Little Free Library through my niece, Coco. She maintained one on the front yard of her home. She was an avid reader and […]
Exceptional Experiences at Catalina in Grade 5
Miss Torrey, our 5th Grade Main Class Teacher, shares the experiences of her class at their recent Catalina camping adventure: What an amazing trip we had to Catalina! On the Catalina Express Ferry over, students enjoyed the salt spray made by the ship’s wake as well as the sight of flying fish and dolphins jumping […]
Cyber-Safety Cop Comes to Journey for “The Whole Child in the Digital Age” Workshop on Oct. 10!
We are honored to be hosting Deputy Clay Cranford, Orange County’s own Cyber-Safety Cop, at Journey during the upcoming workshop on Oct. 10. Deputy Cranford is currently assigned as the newly created “Child Safety Deputy.” This position was created to address three important needs in the community. First, he is a liaison to schools, providing […]
Music Grant
NEWSFLASH: Journey School’s in the hunt for $50K—current national ranking is #20 Journey School is in the hunt for the $50,000 Clorox Power a Bright Future grant. Our current national ranking is #20 out of 400. The immediate goal is to break into the TOP 10 by Saturday and the TOP 5 by Thanksgiving. WHAT? […]
Many Hands Make Light Work
A special “thank you” from the Kindergarten Teachers: The Journey Kindergarten Community recently held a ‘Welcome Spring’ Work Day, and the Kindergarten Teachers want to send out a BIG THANK YOU to all who came out to help. We shared a lovely Saturday filled with productive work, great food, good friends, family, and thoughtful conversations. […]
Music and Games Can Go on for Middle Schoolers at Journey School
Assistance League of Capistrano Valley Funds Essential Music Program For middle schoolers at Journey the music and games will continue, thanks to $3,000 and $1500 Links to Learning program grants from the Assistance League of Capistrano Valley. Bass recorders, cellos, hand drums and ukuleles were on the wish list for 6th, 7th and 8th graders […]
Journey Recognized by the City of Aliso Viejo for Green Efforts
On Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 — the Mayor of Aliso Viejo (Carmen Cave) presented Journey School with a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Aliso Viejo for winning the U.S. Green Ribbon Award. 8th grader, Nick R., led Pledge of Allegiance for the City Council Meeting. Shaheer Faltas and students accepted the award with […]