DJAMS DRAMA PRODUCTION: CSI NEVERLAND

DJAMS Advanced Drama class will be performing CSI Neverland on March 25 and 26. You won’t want to miss this fun play!

CSI meets Neverland in this marvelous merger of comedic mayhem. Murk and Tinker, Fairy Forensics Officers, are investigating the mysterious murder of Peter Pan's shadow.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold at lunch on March 22, 23, and 24 for $5 and at the door. Hope to see you there!

A city road rehabilitation project on Pacific Park Drive between Cheyenne and Aliso Viejo Parkway starts on March 17.

The work includes grinding and replacing existing asphalt pavement, replacing accessible curb ramps, and restoring roadway striping. The project is expected to be completed mid April. The number of travel lanes will be reduced to complete the work.

All efforts will be made to limit the lane closures to avoid peak traffic times in the morning and evening. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible.

For more information, call the Public Works Department at 949-425-2530.

Kelly Tokarski
KT Community Relations

Monday, May 24, 2010
The South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce presents the 1st Annual South County Golf Challenge on May 24th at the beautiful Marbella Country Club in San Juan Capistrano! Shotgun Start at Noon!

Spots in the tourney as well as sponsorships are available now and auction items are being gratefully accepted!
For more information, please call Karen Hume at 949.635.1634 or khume@socchambers.com

Event Info
Monday, May 24, 2010
Shotgun Start at Noon!
Marbella Country Club

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Legislative Alliance of Southern Orange County (LASOC)

The next meeting will be held at 7:30 am on Friday, March 26th at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. More details to come!

Event Info
March 26, 2010
7:30 am
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo


CalChamber 2010 Business Summit

Join your fellow Chamber members to meet with your legislators and learn about the various issues impacting your company in 2010.

More details to come. In the meantime, please visit www.calchamber.com for more details.

Event Info
May 17 - 18, 2010
Sacramento
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Are you Social?

The South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce is on Facebook, Twitter and Linked In. Friend, follow or link in with us TODAY to be kept up to date on the latest goings-on at the Chamber. Visit www.socchambers.com to learn how.

Also, be on the lookout in your e-mail inbox for an invitation to the Chamber's first-ever Social Media Seminar for members. Details coming shortly!

FREE Tax Seminar
For Nonprofit and Exempt Corporations

Michelle Steel, Member of the State Board of Equalization, Jeff Miller, Assemblyman, 71st District and Patricia C. Bates, Supervisor, 5th District, Orange County invite you to a Free Tax Seminar for Nonprofit and Exempt Organizations.

The event takes place Friday, March 12, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saddleback Valley Community Church in the Refinery Buidling Auditorium, 1 Saddleback Parkway in Lake Forest.

To learn more or to register for this helpful and timely event, please visit www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/nonprofitsched.htm or call (888) 847-9652.

Event Info
Friday, March 12, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saddleback Valley Community Church

DJAMS NEWS
March 4, 2010
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STAND OUT TEACHERS OF THE MONTH

Every year DJAMS puts on an amazing Talent Show. This show would not be possible without the support and involvement of teachers. Mandy Berndt and Stacey Olson produced the Talent Show this year. They worked with students and teachers to come up with an hour long show filled with many talented acts.

They worked together at lunch and after school to put together a show that everyone would enjoy. However, they could not have done this without the support of many other teachers. Ms. Squires, Ms, Todd, Mrs. Simmons, Ms. Nicol, Mrs. Vollebregt, Ms. Ferguson, Mr. Dwyer, Ms. Berndt, and Mrs. Olson spent many days after school practicing for a Teacher Act. They learned dances and put together costumes in order to show students how much they care about and support them. In addition, Mrs. Cox, Mr. Backal, Ms. Roman, Mr. Carter, and Mr. Wellikson joined in the fun and made guest appearances in the Teacher Act.
DJAMS is a unique school because it has so many teachers who want to be involved in activities such as the Talent Show.

The students love to see their teachers on stage, out of the classroom setting. Thank you to all the teachers who were in the Talent Show and who came out to watch the Talent Show.

6TH AND 7TH GRADE SCIENCE – FAMILY LIFE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Family Life Parent Information Night is tonight, Thursday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Parents are invited to learn about the information presented during the family life unit, ask questions and view videos.
6th grade will meet in room 906
7th grade will meet in room 901

SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL HONOR ROLL
Students will be recognized at an assembly today, March 4, and receive a certificate for earning a 3.5 GPA or above that qualifies them to be on the Principal or Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Congratulations letters will no longer be printed. Student report cards will now reflect an entry when a student has achieved honor roll status.

P.E. HOODED SWEATSHIRTS ON SALE

Next week will be the very last time students may order hooded sweatshirts this year. Order forms will be available from P.E. teachers Monday, March 8, to Friday, March 12. The cost is $35.

PTSA MEMBERSHIP MEETING – THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2:30 P.M., DJAMS LIBRARY

Please join us for our annual meeting where we will be electing officers for next school year and planning activities for the remainder of this school year.

DJAMS DRAMA PRODUCTION: CSI NEVERLAND

DJAMS Advanced Drama class will be performing CSI Neverland on March 25 and 26. You won’t want to miss this fun play! CSI meets Neverland in this marvelous merger of comedic mayhem. Murk and Tinker, Fairy Forensics Officers, are investigating the mysterious murder of Peter Pan's shadow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold at lunch on March 22, 23, and 24 for $5 and at the door. Hope to see you there!

CHOIR NEWS

March 18 - 6th grade Choral Festival at San Juan Hills HS from 10:00 a.m.-Noon
March 30 - 7th/8th grade Choral Festival at Las Flores MS from 10:00 a.m.-Noon
May 13 - Spring Concert (All Choirs) - 6:30 p.m. DJAMS MPR
June 2 - All Choirs perform at Knott's Berry Farm

AREA CONCERT ON TUESDAY, MARCH 9

You are invited to the upcoming Area Concert at Aliso Niguel High School featuring all of our DJAMS instrumental music groups. 6:00 p.m. Orchestra concert; 7:30 p.m. Band concert.

CUSD MUSIC - HONOR CONCERT SERIES

3/4/2010
Event: CUSD Honor Choir Night
Location: Coast Hills Community Church, Aliso Viejo
Performing Group: Auditioned Students District-wide
Time: 7:00 PM

3/8/2010
Event: CUSD Honor Band Night
Location: Saddleback Church, Lake Forest
Performing Group: Auditioned Students District-wide
Time: 7:00 PM

3/15/2010
Event: CUSD Honor Orchestra Concert
Location: Saddleback Church, Lake Forest
Performing Group: Auditioned Students District-wide
Time: 7:00 PM

DJAMS PTSA PRESENTS:
Keeping our Kids Safe – Informed Parents are the Antidrug!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
7:00 – 8:30 PM
DJAMS Multi-Purpose Room
Mike Darnold, expert in adolescent behavior and substance abuse, will join police officers from our local Sheriff’s department to empower parents with resources and strategies to develop happy and healthy kids free from risky adolescent behavior. The focus of this presentation will be on the risky social trends and behavior in our local community and how parents can manage the challenges. Learn how to safeguard your home and hear local teens and parents share their personal experiences. Come join us for an informative evening full of solutions, strategies and resources for protecting our children.

YMCA NEWS
Thank you to all of you who went to Powell’s last weekend!! DJAMS YMCA has already raised over $1000 for scholarships! This money helps needy families in our community and brings us together. There is financial aid available to anyone who wants to apply!! Great job everyone!!!!!!

Also . . .
The YMCA will be partnering with DJAMS to offer a FREE lunch-time club! The club will be about games!!! Board games, Card games, Video games and even group games!! The children can eat, play and socialize in a fun atmosphere. The club will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays in the MPR during 6th and 7/8th grade lunch!! No sign ups will be necessary. If you have any questions please call or email Elizabeth Matt.
Elizabeth Matt, Assistant Director
Don Juan Avila Middle School YMCA
949-360-9517
ematt@ymcaoc.org
26278 Wood Canyon
Aliso Viejo CA
P7 (Elementary side)

ATTENTION PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS
Aliso Niguel High School counselors will visit DJAMS on Tuesday, March 23, to present registration materials. This will take place during social studies classes. Please check for this information in your child’s backpack when he/she gets home.
On Thursday, March 25, Aliso Niguel High School will present 8th Grade Parent Night at 6:00 p.m. in the ANHS Gym. This presentation will explain how to fill out the registration forms, give advice for classes for next year, and outline requirements for both high school graduation and college admissions. After the presentations, there will be tables set up with information regarding extra-curricular and co-curricular sports, clubs, and activities that are offered at Aliso Niguel.
Aliso Niguel High School registration forms are due back to DJAMS counselors on Wednesday, March 31. This would be a good time to sign up for listserv for ANHS. You can do this by going to the district website: www.capousd.org. Click on “Listserves” heading.

PTSA RESTAURANT NIGHT AT DAPHNE’S
Daphne’s Restaurant Night has been scheduled for Thursday, April 22.

DATES TO REMEMBER
March 2, 9, 16 College Planning with Pat Levens, 6-9p.m., San Juan Hills High School Theater
March 4 CUSD Honor Choir Night at Coast Hills Community Church, 7:00 p.m.
March 8 CUSD Honor Band Concert at Saddleback Church
March 9 Area Concert @ ANHS - Orchestra, 6 p.m.; Band, 7:30 p.m.
March 10 Recycle Wednesday
March 11 PTSA Membership Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Library
March 15 CUSD Honor Orchestra Concert at Saddleback Church, 7:00 p.m.
March 18 6th Grade Choir Festival at San Juan Hills High School (10:00 a.m.-Noon)
March 21 L.A. Marathon – GO WE ROC!
March 23 ANHS Guidance Counselors Meet with 8th Graders
March 25, 26 CSI Neverland Drama Production, 6:00 p.m., MPR
March 25 8th Grade Parent Night at ANHS, 6:00 p.m., Gym
March 30 7th/8th grade Choral Festival at Las Flores MS from 10:00 a.m.-Noon
March 31 Signed High School Registration Forms Due to English Teachers
April 5-9 Spring Recess

City of Aliso Viejo
12 Journey
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
949-425-2500

The Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center will operate from May 1 through Sept. 30, giving the public six more weekends of public access, the City Council decided Wednesday.

With a 25-meter pool, recreation pool, splash pad and toddler wading pool, the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center, at 29 Santa Barbara, quickly became the hub of activity after its premiere last year. Offering fee-based swimming programs, activities, parties and more, the facility is a popular venue for families, kids, adults, groups and organizations alike.

The resort-style complex in the heart of the city will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. From Memorial Day (May 31) to Labor Day, the facility will be open daily. On the remaining days in May and September the facility will be open on weekends.

Guests to the Aquatic Center enjoy recreation and lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons, pool parties, a snack bar, cabanas and lots of fun activities. The complex has locker facilities, restrooms and a patio with outdoor fireplace for lounging and relaxing with family and friends. Swim Lessons will be offered by Swim Venture at www.swimventure.com.

The Aquatic Center is conveniently located at Aliso Creek Road and Glenwood Drive, next to the Aliso Viejo Conference Center.

For more information, visit the city's Web site at www.cityofalisoviejo.com and be sure to sign up for eNews to stay apprised of opening day specials and more.

Kelly Tokarski

KT Community Relations

Aliso Viejo Middle School Musical: Disney’s Jungle Book

Your whole family is invited to spend a wonderful evening watching the students of the Advanced Drama class of Aliso Viejo Middle School light up the stage in a fast paced, energetic production of Jungle Book. The show is sure to be a toe-tapping crowd-pleaser!
The show is appropriate for all age groups. So bring your children and your grandparents and have a great family night out!

We even have a special Wednesday matinee performance where parents with children ages 10 & under can bring a blanket and sit on the floor in front of the stage.
This is also a great opportunity for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to get their Theater Try-Its and Merit Badges.

Event Details:
Tuesday, March 16 - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17 – 4:00 p.m. (Matinee)*
Thursday, March 18 - 7 p.m.
Location:
Aliso Viejo Middle School Multi-Purpose Room
111 Park Ave
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Ph: (949) 831-2622

Tickets are $5 each and will be sold at the door prior to the performance.
The show runs about 45 minutes.
Special note: All students must be accompanied by an adult.