May Faire Celebration Current and incoming Journey School families and friends are cordially invited to join us on Wednesday, April 29th on the Journey School lawn to celebrate the beginning of spring. Students: Please wear white and bring a small bouquet of flowers with stems to school on Wednesday morning. Parents: Come early with blankets, […]
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 […]
We’re Better Together: Volunteer & Visitor Guidelines, 2014-2015
Dear Journey School Families and Friends: As highlighted at Back to School Night, the Journey staff is lucky. We serve 402 bright, compassionate students in partnership with 275 dedicated families and dozens of generous community partners. It’s an exciting time at Journey and we thank you for your service. In light of our growth […]
Authentic and Deeper Learning in Journey’s 8th Grade
Haley wrote a novel. Chloe installed clean water filters in a rural Nicaraguan village. Simon studied the evolution of music and is ready to jam on the guitar. Serena tapped the wisdom of the elderly. And John explored static electricity. Do you want to see what 8th Graders are truly capable of when they’re empowered […]
6th Grade Students are “Knighted”
6th Grade students are in the midst of the Middle Ages. Throughout the year, they’ve learned about knights, King Arthur’s Roundtable, the impact of Charlemagne’s reign, the role of the church in shaping daily lives, the concept of social stratification, the importance of literacy in historical context, and much more. In typical Journey style, students […]
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. […]
8th Annual Journey School Harvest Faire
Only School-Sponsored Family Artisan Fair in Orange County As the perfect precursor to the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival’s Annual Winter Fantasy, Journey School’s 8th Annual Harvest Faire rivals Etsy-quality craft-making and includes family-friendly booths with homemade specialty food items, heirloom toys, books and natural art supplies. Orange County parents, children, artists, makers-in-the-making and Pinterest-afficionados are […]