This Week @ Journey September 9-13

“People Run to Be Here” and we were excited to see our returning students and staff, arrive this week ready for a happy new year. Students and staff are settling in and as you can see below there are already lots of events happening. We encourage students to join at least one team or club this year. Most of our classes are full to capacity which may, or may not, result in a new classroom being formed. We would have to reconfigure several classes if this was to occur. We will keep you updated.

Personal Electronic Devices – Most students have done a good job staying off personal devices during our first week. Students are reminded to turn off their device and store it in a safe place from 8:40 a.m. – 2:58 p.m. each day. If a staff member needs to remove a device, it will be stored safely in the office and the student can pick it up afterschool. If it needs to be removed again, it will be stored safely in the office and a parent/guardian will need to pick it up afterschool. There are phones available for students to call home, if needed, in classrooms and in the office with staff permission. Arrangements to play at a friend’s house should be made before coming to school.

Meet the Journey Family (previously known as Meet the Teacher) is Thursday, September 19 from 6-7:30 pm. It will look a little different this year and we will be sending home invitations to our Journey Families this week.

Monday – Our first Monday and first full week for the year. All school supplies and PE attire should be at school. All students have been assigned a locker and hopefully have memorized their new combinations!

Band rotation begins and students should bring their instruments if they have them

Basketball Team Sign Up sheets will be posted outside of the gym for all grades. All students who sign up will be on a team.

Cross Country will practice Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays at lunch. Students should be ready to run and dress for the weather. We will meet in the foyer at the blue tables. First week, practices will be in the field by the baseball diamond. Cross Country Meets are on September 19, October 3 and October 10. Times and Locations – TBA

Tuesday

Lunchtime Skatepark waivers are in the office for students to bring home and have filled out and returned so that they can join Mr. Donegani and Mr. van Hooydonk at lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and sometimes Fridays in the Skatepark for some fun-filled shred.

Ultimate disc practices have started and will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch after eating block. Students who have already signed up or are interested in playing will meet Mr. Donegani, Mrs. Johnston and/or Mr. Sulzen at the bike racks in the front of the school after their eating block. Please be sure to bring proper clothing for running. We will have permission forms ready to go home next week.

Wednesday

Pizza Lunch – Pepperoni, Hawaiian, and Cheese Pizza slices $3.50 each. Chips $1 and juice boxes $.50 will also be available for sale. Line up in the foyer at lunch with your money or your munch card ready!

Lunchtime Skatepark – must have waiver and equipment to participate

Thursday

Fire Drill – 9 a.m. Students and Staff

Freezie Sales $1 @ lunch at the back of the school near the kitchen door

Ultimate disc practice at lunch break

Friday – It’s our lucky day!

Welcome Assembly 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the gym

PAC BBQ lunch – 12:00-12:50 Enjoy a complimentary hotdog and juice box from our generious PAC volunteers!

Fall Sports Pep Rally 1 – 1:45 p.m.

Dismissal 1:58 p.m. – Please remind your child that as much as they are loved by their elementary schools, they need to wait until they are dismissed before going on their school grounds or in their schools. Students are welcome to stay at the blue tables in the foyer or on our school grounds while they wait.

Saturday

Saturday Morning Band Camp for all grade 6 band students on Saturday, September 14 –bus leaves Journey at 8:00 and returns at 12:45.  The camp is at Dunsmuir Middle School. Mrs. Bjorklund reminds all Grade 6 Band students that it is essential that all grade 6 students attend.  Volunteers are needed to supervise.