Through fairy tales and stories, First Grade students are introduced to each letter of the alphabet. Instead of abstract symbols, the letters, along with their sounds, become real characters with whom the children develop relationships. Miss Murphy’s class recently gathered to hear a story of the letter S; they learned of Six Swans, who are […]
A Look at Handwork in Grade One
Journey School Handwork Teacher, Amanda Hammond, teaches a first grade student a two needle cast-on in order to begin a knitted case for his flute. Miss Amanda shares her work: “Starting with browns, to represent the soil of the earth, students work upward through the colors of the forest, the oceans and rivers, and the […]
Alida and Annie are Irish Dance World Champions
Congratulations Alida and Annie for placing 1st and 2nd in the Irish Dance World Championships in London! We are very proud of you. This is an amazing achievement for these girls, and we can’t wait for another Journey School performance. By the way, that trophy is something!
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? […]
Journey Students Take Part in Imagination Celebration
Several talented Journey School students have been honored to have their artwork accepted into the “1,000 Pieces of Art Exhibit” which is part of the ongoing Imagination Celebration Countywide Arts Festival. This exciting exhibit showcases student artwork juried by the county’s top art educators and professional artists. It offers an exceptional display of student artwork […]