Educator Newsletter: January Issue

January 2024

Welcome Number #1 Field Trip Destination for 4th Graders Learning History!

In This Issue

Book Your Field Trip Now

Catalogue of our 2023-24 offerings.

Featuring Remember the Builders Student Education Program

Teachers & Parents

News from the Executive Director

New Flag Exhibit Display

Official Flags of the Mission

FREE Field Trip Scholarships

Still Available ~ Apply for the Few Remaining Grants

Native American History and Craft ~ Every 2nd Saturday

Join us from 12PM to 2PM

Celebrating Our Teachers

Teacher Recognition Program and Complimentary Art Book

Mark Your Calendars

View 2024 Events Calendar

Shop the Mission Store

Featuring Many Resources for Teachers, Students and Parents

Shop Online Now

FREE BONUS VIDEO LIBRARY

The Mission offers a $150 value video library FREE to all educators for booking their field trip in the 2023-2024 school year.

It's Not Too Late! Book Your Onsite Experience for School Year 2023-2024

Experience the Mission's new Youth and Student Audio Tour "If These Walls Could Talk."

FREE funding for up to 150 students per day and Mission Matters Program (schools must apply).

FREE Bonus Video Library with EVERY booked Field Trip ($150 value).

View the full catalogue of onsite programs for school year 2023-2024.

Photo Credit: Scholarship Prep-Oceanside

NEWS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Teachers and Parents,

Student Field Trip to Mission San Juan Capistrano Winter 2023

Mission San Juan Capistrano continues to be a favored field trip destination. Did you know? The Mission hosts over 70,000 field trip students every year and provides hands-on learning experiences. We are honored to have become a special "Rite of Passage" experience for 4th graders across Southern California.

View our many onsite educational programs including our partnership with Discovery Cube and Journeys to the Past which feature live and immersive learning experiences, all are outlined in our 2023-2024 Educator's Guide. Candle making has been a huge hit and continues to be a favorite add-on program to any field trip.

Mission San Juan Capistrano is still offering free funding for up to 150 students per day. This funding opportunity has been underwritten by grants and donations from generous donors from all backgrounds. As a result, everyday more students have been able to enjoy our new audio tour and experience our Mission Matters adobe brick making class at no expense (the combined experience is valued at $19 per student).

Book your Mission experience today!

Sincerely,

Mechelle Lawrence Adams, Executive Director

Mission San Juan Capistrano

NEW FLAG EXHIBIT DISPLAY

New Flag Exhibit on Display in Soldiers Barracks

Official Flags of the Mission

During your Field Trip, be sure to check out our new display of reproduction flags that flew over the Mission during its 247-year history including the flags of Spain, Mexico, and the U.S. flag from 1850 when California became the 31^st state of the union. The flags represent the many chapters of governmental change since the Mission's founding in 1776.

The flag display is located within the Soldiers Barracks exhibit and will remain on display permanently.

FREE FIELD TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS

STILL AVAILABLE ~ APPLY FOR THE

FEW REMAINING GRANTS

New Flag Exhibit on Display in Soldiers Barracks

Mission San Juan Capistrano Still Offering FREE Funding for 150 Fourth Grade Students Daily During School Year

To ensure more students have an opportunity to visit, Mission San Juan Capistrano is continuing to offer free funding for up to 150 students each day. This special funding opportunity has been underwritten by grants and donations from generous donors. As a result, more students will be able to enjoy our new audio tour “If These Walls Could Talk” and experience our Mission Matters adobe brick making class at no expense to them. This combined experience is valued at $19 per student.

YOU CAN STILL APPLY FOR FREE FIELD TRIPS ~ BOOK NOW! MUST BOOK FIELD TRIP IN JUNE ~ LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

Note: Adopt-a-Class sponsored field trips take place during September, October, November, December, January, and June (unavailable during the months of February, March, April, and May).

APPLY FOR FREE FIELD TRIP

NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY & CRAFTS

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

AND TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY

Join Award-Winning Jacque Tahuka Nunez, an Acjachemen Descendant and Cultural Storyteller

Join us at the Mission every 2nd Saturday of the month for Native American Storytelling and a take home craft from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Every 2nd Saturday of the month is also Teacher Appreciation Day where teachers receive FREE admission to the Mission with valid ID.

Jacque will lead a dynamic cultural presentation describing the lifestyle of the Acjachemen Nation, Orange County’s first people through hands-on activities.

Adults and children of all ages are welcome! Free for Teachers, Mission members or with paid admission. No reservation required.

February Craft: Stave Game Painting with Yucca Brush and Cordage Bracelett

March Craft: Arrowhead

April Craft: Abalone beaded Necklace

May Craft: Basket

June Craft: TBD

Activity supplies are limited. Crafts subject to change.

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CELEBRATING OUR TEACHERS

Teacher Recognition Program and Complimentary Art Book

Thank you to our wonderful teachers who continue to bring their students back to the Mission year after year. To show our appreciation, teachers who reach special milestones in their careers are presented with a commemorative lapel pin celebrating 5, 10 and 20+ years.

We are also able to show our appreciation for teachers by giving them a complimentary "Plant Portraits" tthe California Legacy of A.R. Valentien book on their field trip day. The books were generously donated by the Irvine Museum.

Thank you for educating the next generation and inspiring students to care for historic sites like Mission San Juan Capistrano.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

2024 UPCOMING EVENTS

New and Returning to the Mission in 2023

So many exciting things happening at the Mission in 2024. Mark your calendars now to save the dates for the return of the swallows celebration, Field of Honor, Music Under the Stars summer concert series, Outside SCR theatre and more!

DOWNLOAD 2024 CALENDAR

SHOP THE MISSION STORE

Featuring Many Resources for Student Mission Reports

Support the Mission by shopping at the Mission Store featuring many resources for your students studying the California missions, including report workbooks, learning kits and activities, and more!

Net proceeds from the purchases protect the religious and historic significance of Mission San Juan Capistrano and further educational programs, exhibits and preservation efforts.

Download our easy shopping forms to return to Mission San Juan Capistrano on your scheduled Field Trip Day and receive a FREE Mission San Juan Capistrano membership with a 10% discount at the Mission Store all year!

TEACHER SHOPPING FORM

STUDENT SHOPPING FORM

FREE BONUS VIDEO LIBRARY

BONUS VIDEO for ALL Distance Learning and Onsite Experiences!

The Mission offers a $150 value video library FREE to all educators for booking their field trip in the 2023-2024 school year. These additional resources support the “pre” and “post” field trip experience, and extend the learning experience. Our library consists of "In Our Voice: Native American Basket Weaving," "In Our Voice: Mission Bell Ringing and Native American Singing" and "In Our Voice: Native American Storytelling."

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SHARE YOUR VISIT WITH US!

"Our 4th-grade Scholars experienced a hands-on lesson in history when they visited Mission San Juan Capistrano, CA. Students learned about adobe brick making and even had a chance to build some small bricks.

Next, they explored the science behind candle burning and created their own candles, which was a highlight of the day.

The day ended with an audio mission tour of the grounds. It was definitely a day full of fun and learning! - Teacher

We LOVE to hear from you! Take lots of photos and don't forget to tag us on Facebook and Instagram #MissionSJC @MissionSanJuanCapistrano and we will share them in our next issue.