“VISIT” AND
EXPERIENCE...
• Shaved Ice in Italy
• The artists of Spain
• Safari in Madagascar
• Martial Arts in China
• The Olympics in Greece
• Making rainsticks in Brazil
• Explore the Pyramids of Egypt
• Bike Parade & BBQ in the USA
• “Snorkel” the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

JUNE 14th - AUGUST 20th
Gigantic
Waterslide

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> —Camp McDowell introduced its Photo
> Mini-Camp which was a huge success. Third through seventh
> grade students were introduced to the fundamentals of photography and
> the process of making a calendar from all of their photographs. Each
> day, students worked on techniques like how to use a camera properly,
> how to work with lighting, downloading photos to a file, and making a photo calendar.
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> “I chose projects that I knew the students would love to learn” says
> Photo Mini-Camp Teacher Ms. Herrmann. “They had so much fun taking
> pictures, editing, and printing as well as seeing their final masterpiece!”
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> “I learned so much during only five days of camp” says student
> Catherine Orihuela. “I was blown away with how easy it was and it
> showed me how to be creative and inspired me to continue!”
>
> At the end of this Mini Camp, Ms. Herrmann had students edit their
> pictures, decorate their calendars, and bind everything together.
> Camp McDowell continues to educate its campers through exciting
> activities like their photography camp. McDowell has proven that the
> summer can be a fun and exciting adventure while also being educational.
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>

McDowell School has been a leader in private education in South Orange County for thirty years. McDowell appeals to parents who are seeking a small, energetic learning environment tailored to the needs of the student who is performing at age/grade levels or above. Our class composition and instructional programs are uniquely appropriate for students of average ability or above who are seeking peers and instructors to challenge them to achieve their full potential. In this climate of mutual respect we acknowledge the intellectual, social and emotional growth of each child.

Our preschool program is a structured program that offers a blend of academic and developmental activities. Our daily curriculum includes academic lessons in preparation for Kindergarten readiness, language arts, music and art exploration.

Classes at McDowell Elementary concentrate on core academics, and a well-rounded curriculum that includes music, spanish, art, physical education and computers skills. Each year, our students at each grade level routinely score significantly above average on the Sat 9 standardized tests.
McDowell Middle School students continue to flourish in our well-rounded environment where fine arts, Spanish, technology, cotillion, community service, and physical education are not elective options but part of their regular academic program.

Visit Us!
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Call Us!
Front Office: (949) 495-5162

Fax Us!
(949) 495-6733

Hi Everyone and Happy Summer
New Class Changes:

Wednesday 4-5 and 5-6 will not be taught by Sasha. We haved moved the students to her classes on Tuesday at 3-4, 4-5 and 5-6. The 5-6 class will be a Fairytale theatre class with acting, singing and some movement, with a performance at the end. If you are signing up for that class you must come be consistent. We will be moving some of the students in the wednesday 5-6 class into Jeff's class from 5-6.
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Tuesday evening classes will be taught by Jeff. If you are in his wednesday classes you can change to Tuesday evening, since the class sizes on Tuesday evening are small. Jeff will discuss this with his students on wednesday evening. His classes on Tuesday evening will be "Acting for TV and Film" and Auditioning techniques. If you are interested in VOICE OVER classes come to thursday evening with Beverly Bremers, 5-6 ages Readers - 12 and 6-7 ages 13 plus.

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Monday evening classes are being taught by Johnny Timko. Johnny had subbed for Jeff and we were bombarded with phone calls about when Johnny would be teaching on another day, so here it is on Monday evenings as well as his regular classes on Thursday evening and Saturdays.

Brent is out doing projects, as so many of our teachers have done in the past, but he will be back after these projects are over.

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GUITAR LESSONS FOR THE SUMMER

Great time for your kids to take guitar lessons at The Perfomer's Academy. 5:30 -6:00 beginners and 6:00-6:30 intermediate to Advanced.

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We are OPEN this Saturday July 3rd

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SUMMER CAMP started with a bang this week. The kids are working on scripts, songs and choreography. They are also learning make-up for theatre, stage management and set design. Performances will be every Friday at 6:30pm. If you are interested in putting your child into camp and want to see what happens in camp, come this friday with your child and see the Performance. Call Barbara for reservations, 949-609-1600. We still have some weeks that we are discounting as well.

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Scared to take pictures, think you don't like how you look in pictures, contact Barbara and ask her about the photo and print workshops. 949-609-1600

Sincerely,
--Natalie Costa, Owner
The Perfomer's Academy
www.performersacademy.net

Link: http://www.mcdowellschool.org

Students from McDowell School in Laguna Niguel were recognized by Renaissance Learning Incorporated for their outstanding achievement in the Accelerated Reading program this year. Eligible McDowell students read over 40 million words, an average of 301,171 words each for the year.

"We couldn't be more proud of our students for having such a high commitment to our Accelerated Reading program this year," said Principal of McDowell Cari Griesbach. "They continue to exceed our expectations."

McDowell has made a commitment to the importance of reading practice-a vital building block for students' overall academic achievement. This kind of performance and dedication is what sets McDowell apart from other schools in Southern California. Educators at McDowell play a critical role in ensuring that students have the reading skills they will need in the future, while encouraging reading as an everyday activity.

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Renaissance Learning, Inc. is the world's leading provider of computer-based assessment technology for re-K-12 schools. Adopted by more than 73,000 schools, Renaissance Learning's tools provide daily formative assessment and periodic progress-monitoring technology to enhance core curriculum, support differentiated instruction, and personalize practice in reading, writing and math. Renaissance Learning products help educators make the practice component of their existing curriculum more effective by providing tools to personalize practice and easily manage the daily activities for students of all levels. As a result, teachers using Renaissance Learning products accelerate learning, get more satisfaction from teaching, and help students achieve higher test scores on state and national tests. Renaissance Learning has seven U.S. locations and subsidiaries in Canada and the United Kingdom.

McDowell School is a traditional school appealing to parents who are seeking a proven curriculum and a safe, nurturing environment. Community awareness, academic achievement, and family values are part of its program that focuses on the development of the whole child.

The U.S. Department of Education bestowed its highest honor upon McDowell School when it awarded the school the 2005 "Blue Ribbon" award. The "Blue Ribbon", our Nation's most prestigious education award, distinguishes McDowell School for its excellence in leadership, teaching, curriculum, student achievement, parent involvement, and community support. For more information, visit the school's website at www.mcdowellschool.org.

Hi Everyone:

Just wanted to let you know that we have a few discounted spots for the upcoming summer camp program. We want to make sure that enrollment is to capacity so we are office some discounts. Please call the office and talk with Barbara. The first week of camp is next week!!! Time really does fly.
So call today if you want to enroll you child in camp:

Camp is as follows:
Early morning drop off at 8:30 if you need it.
Camp begins at 9:00 - ends at 3:00 - extended day care is available for an extra charge.
Warm ups, games, arts and crafts and so much more to do!
In just one week - our campers learn to cast, block and perform a musical for family and friends on Friday night at 6:00 PM.
On Friday, the campers spend the day with us. After camp ends, we have a pizza party, do hair and make-up and get ready for the big show. It's a total self-esteem builder. You don't need any experience, you don't have to sing or dance well - because everyone is a star a The Performer's Academy summer camp program.

So call (949) 609-1600 or email us back with your contact information and phone number.

ThePerformersAcademy@gmail.com

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Jeff's Showcase:
Was amazing. We were packed to "over capacity" and the actors - all of them did an amazing job. Congrats to everyone who particpated. You did a tremendous job. You should be very proud. Anna Gluzman will have pictures available. We will also have them posted on Facebook shortly.

Call if you have questions or need information.
Hurry about Camp though!

Natalie Costa
609-1600
The Performers Academy
24310 Moulton Parkway
Suite O
Laguna Hills, California 92637

PTA Needs Your Help Next Year...
PTA Committee Chair Positions
Bike Rodeo- Bicycle Rodeo held in the Spring is an opportunity for our 2nd, 3rd, 4th graders to showcase their bicycling skills. The Bicycle Rodeo includes a written safety test and bicycle skills timed obstacle course. Chairperson is responsible for organizing event.

Bulletin Boards- Creates welcome bulletin board for front office & PTA. Updates and maintains PTA bulletin board with important dates and upcoming events.

Bingo Night- Plans night of Bingo for the entire school.

eScrip- Promotes program and encourages more Hankey Families to sign up! eScrip is a program gives money back to schools without costing us anything!

Family Fun Night- Researches, budgets, and coordinates a fall family fun night

Hawkfest- Coordinates Spring Carnival. Fills key positions, manages committees and budget. (A great job for a team)

Membership- Maintains PTA membership campaign, database of all members. Good job for parent working daytime hours.

Middle School Liaison's)- Just what it sounds like! Serve as the liaison between middle school and the PTA to represent MS interests and to help the PTA communicate with MS teachers and students.

Movie Nights : Organizes, promotes, and runs a fun night at Hankey for families to see a movie together. Chairperson would need to order movie, food, & drinks, and organize volunteers for the night of movie. Volunteers needed the night of movie to assist with the selling of food, setup, and cleanup.

Newsletter- Gather and publish school, PTA and community articles on a periodic basis by writing, editing, copying, and distributing the PTA newsletter.

Red Ribbon Week- Organizes a week of activities and events
*** Starts October 23rd, 2010***

Reflections- Organizes, process and informs parents, students, and teachers about national PTA art contest. Recruits judges from outside of the school community, and arranges event after the work has been turned in for judging.
***ALL ENTERIES ARE DUE OCTOBER 19th, 2010***

Room Parent Coordinator- Advises room parents of upcoming school activities, PTA events. Obtains information about teachers that will be provided to room parents.

Science Quest/Math Night: Organizes the events by working with the appropriate teachers. Invites field experts to share their knowledge.

Webmaster: **NEW** Chairperson(s) will coordinate the start up and up keep of a website for the Hankey PTA.

All above chair positions are currently open. Please send an email toBeth31@pacbell.net or call me at 949/294-4652 if you would like to help!

Thank you for your support

Beth Sanchez
PTA President
2010-2011 School Year

Saddleback United Soccer Club and US Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Joy Fawcett invite you to our summer camp program. Our summer camp programs are designed for players of all ages and all abilities, who want to improve their overall skill development. Players from around Southern California will have the opportunity to experience professional instruction from international coaches, through a competitive soccer experience.

Players will be grouped by age and ability in order to achieve a maximum learning experience. The sessions will include fundamental to advanced skill development, group activities that will encourage teamwork, game awareness and daily competitions. Players will take away a set of skills and an application process of how to apply these skills in the future.

Players are encouraged to attend with teammates, TEAMS and CLUBS are welcome… To register on-line please visit www.saddlebackunited.org “Special appearance by Joy Fawcett” More info: info@saddlebacunited.org

Saddleback United Soccer Club was established in 2006 by Joy Fawcett to create a unique soccer environment that combines excellent soccer training and a commitment to positive coaching. Ultimately, we believe that in order to enable players to reach their full potential in soccer, we must help them develop a solid foundation that comes from personal character, relationships, excellent soccer fundamentals, understanding of the mental aspects of the game and most importantly a true love for the game of soccer.

In our opinion, youth soccer is not about winning games or championships. Rather it is about using the game to teach our kids some of the skills necessary to be successful in life. For us, winning is not an objective. Winning is a result that comes from innate athleticism, training, teamwork, self-discipline, self-motivation and a strong desire to compete. Our focus is to help top-level athletes developed these skills so that they are more successful both on the pitch and off. More info: info@saddlebacunited.org,

Camp dates:
Week 1: July 12 - July 15
Week 2: August 16th - August 19th
Cost: Indv: $150 each, Sign up for both camps $100 each, Saddleback Club members $100
Location: Mission Viejo CA
Boys and Girls ages 5-16
To register on-line please visit www.saddlebackunited.org
More info: info@saddlebacunited.org
“Special appearance by Joy Fawcett”

Saddleback Running Club a local distance running club for kid’s grade 3-8 has on line registration open for their Spring and Summer camps. To register for any of the camps please go to www.saddlebackrunningclub.com . More information can also be obtained by e-mailing runningclub@cox.net

Summer Running Camp
June 28th - July 1
August 9th - August 12th
Time 9 am - 10:30 am
Cost: $75
Boys and Girls grade 3-8
Meeting place: THHS Mission Viejo
Register on line www.saddlebackrunningclub.com

About: The mission of the Saddleback Running Club is to promote the sport of cross country and distance running by providing runners with high quality coaching, training and administration. They develop each runner individually through consistent year round practice and instruction, while fostering both a team concept and promoting fun while running. Fall season registration is now open. For more information on how your athlete grades 3 - 8 can join, visit www.SaddlebackRunningClub.com or e-mail runningclub@cox.net

Toki Rathor
Saddleback Running Club
runningclub@cox.net
http://saddlebackrunningclub.com/

State Budget the Focus of Legislative Alliance Meeting this Friday at Saddleback College

Assemblywoman Diane Harkey Headlines June 25 Panel on Latest State Budget Crisis and Potential Impacts on Education

WHAT: Panel Discussion on Impending State Budget Crisis

WHO: Saddleback College hosts the event sponsored by the Legislative Alliance of Southern Orange County (LASOC). LASOC is a coalition of local business organizations, including the South County Regional Chambers of Commerce, committed to advocating on behalf of businesses throughout southern Orange County.
Panelists slated to appear include Assemblywoman Diane Harkey (73rd District, member of the Assembly Committee on Budget), Don Sedgwick (Trustee, Saddleback Valley Unified School District) and Meredith Michaels (Vice Chancellor, Budget, UC Irvine)

WHEN: Friday, June 25, 2010; 7:30 to 9 a.m.

WHERE: Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Student Services Center, Room 212 (Student Lounge)
Mission Viejo, CA 92692

WHY: At midnight June 16, the state legislature officially missed its constitutional deadline to pass a state budget - again.

There are rumors it may take MONTHS for this year’s budget to be passed. This will have reverberations throughout the state, including our local schools. The South Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce and other members of LASOC are committed to ensuring a strong and highly skilled workforce through education. This is an issue we will continue to monitor and ensure our members are kept informed moving forward.

NOTES: The event is free of charge. To attend, please RSVP by Thursday, June 24 by calling (949) 635-1634 or e-mailing khume@socchamers.com. The media is welcome to attend as well.
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Michael W. Suydam
21st Century Communications Strategies, LLC
www.21strat.com

DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Principal: Chris Carter
June 17, 2010
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Dear Parents,
Thank you to all who came to our 8th Grade Awards last night and congratulations to all of our students who were recognized. There is just a few days left of school and the students are very excited for summer. Please take note of the important Dates to Remember below to ensure a smooth end to our school year.
If your family will be moving out of our area over the summer time, please let our office know so we can keep our records updated. The permanent records of our 8th graders automatically go to Aliso Niguel High School at the end of the school year unless we hear otherwise from you.
LIBRARY NEWS
8th graders - Return your textbooks!!!
7th graders - Textbook return is Thursday, June17
6th graders - Textbook return is Friday, June 18
All library debts must be cleared before students can receive yearbooks.
YEARBOOKS
8th Grade Yearbook Signing Party. Eighth graders are invited to the Yearbook Signing Party on Monday, June 21. They will be able to receive their yearbook at that time. If they would like to purchase a yearbook, they will be sold at the party for $45 CASH ONLY! There are only 25 yearbooks to be sold, so it will be on a first come, first serve basis. Please note: Yearbooks will not be released until Monday after school. If your child is going to be absent the last week of school, yearbooks may be picked up in the office after the 21st or send a note to Mrs. Olson asking to give your yearbook to a friend. If you need the yearbook mailed to you, then email your address to seolson@capousd.org.
Yearbook Distribution. Yearbooks will be given out in homeroom on June 22 to all other students who purchased a yearbook. Please call the office or email seolson@capousd.org if you want to check if you purchased a yearbook.
If there are any yearbooks left to be sold, sixth and seventh graders who want to purchase a yearbook will be entered into a raffle. There will be an announcement on Tuesday, June 22, and at that time you will see Mrs. Olson to be entered into the raffle. If you are chosen then you may purchase a yearbook for $45 CASH ONLY.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Olson at seolson@capousd.org.
Yearbook Safety. DJAMS will not replace lost or stolen yearbooks. Please make sure your child writes his/her first and last name in his/her yearbook multiple times and always is aware of who is signing it.
8th GRADE WILD RIVERS TRIP
All 8th graders in good standing are invited to attend the Wild Rivers Field Trip on Tuesday, June 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Park entry fees and transportation will be covered by ASB. Students will need to bring money for lunch. Be sure your child turns in a permission slip by Friday, June 18, to secure a seat on the bus.
HOMEWORK CLUB ENDS JUNE 18
Friday, June 18, will be the last day of Homework Club.
LOCKER CLEAN OUT/LOST AND FOUND
8th grade students will be cleaning out their lockers on Monday, June 21. 6th and 7th graders will be cleaning out their lockers on Tuesday, June 22, during 5th and 6th periods.
We have many lost and found items. Those items, as well as any others left behind in lockers, will be donated at the end of the school year if not claimed. If your child is missing any items, please have him/her check the Lost and Found before Wednesday, June 23, or it will be gone. Thanks!

THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, IS A MINIMUM DAY
Just a reminder that the last day of school is a minimum day with dismissal time of 12:47.
RACHEL’S CHALLENGE
PAL, ASB, and PE Club students will be holding six months worth of chains which display almost 5,000 student messages this Friday morning from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. outside of the school. This impressive chain has been a symbol for DJAMS that its students and staff members accepted Rachel's Challenge during Red Ribbon Week last fall. As we go into the summer, let this chain remind us all that a little kindness goes a long way in people's lives. We can all make a difference. PAL would like to congratulate the DJAMS students and staff members who successfully carried out Rachel's Challenge and kept the chain reaction growing all year long.
ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE DEMONSTRATION DAY
ANHS boys lacrosse coach Brendan Finnerty will be introducing the game of lacrosse to boys in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades during school at DJAMS on Monday, June 21, during periods 1, 2, and 3. Please encourage your child to come and try out the fastest growing team sport in America.
In addition, Coach Finn will be running a summer lacrosse camp in the stadium at Aliso Niguel High School during the week of August 2-5. Boys in grades 3 through 6 will attend 9:00 a.m. till noon. Grades 7 and 8 will attend 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $300. For further information contact coach Finn at Brendan.Finnerty17@gmail.com or call (516) 456-7574. Or, go to leaguelineup.com/alisoniguellacrosse and look under “handouts” for the camp flyer.
SUMMER YOUTH WATER POLO PROGRAM AT ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL
Who: Boys and Girls ages 7-14: Beginning to advanced levels
Dates: 6/29-8/5
Cost: Entire 6 week program for $200
Practices: Times vary
For more information and registration forms, visit: www.alisoaquatics.com

PREVIOUS NEWS
REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP/RETURN DATES
As we near the end of the school year, our thoughts turn toward creating a smooth transition for next year. With that in mind, we want to bring some important dates to your attention. We have set up three days in August when you can come to Don Juan Avila Middle School to pick up your 2010-2011 registration packet:
Registration Packet Pick Up
August 9 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
August 10 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
August 11 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
It is important that you return your completed registration packets on your specified orientation date. Orientation is the time when your child will pick up his/her class schedule, take pictures, and purchase required materials, such as P.E. clothes, yearbook, etc. Parents are to accompany their child through this process.
Orientation/Packet Return
8th Grade Orientation, Tuesday, August 24, 9 a.m. to noon
7th Grade Orientation, Wednesday, August 25, 9 a.m. to noon
6th Grade Orientation, Thursday, August 26, 9 a.m. to noon
DATES TO REMEMBER
June 17 7th Grade Textbooks Returned
June 18 6th Grade Textbooks Returned
June 18 Last Day of Homework Club
June 21 8th Grade Yearbook Signing Party, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
June 22 8th Grade Wild Rivers Trip
June 22 Yearbooks Distributed to 7th/8th Graders in Homeroom
June 23 Last Day of School - Minimum Day, 12:47 Dismissal
August 9 Registration Packet Pick Up, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
August 10 Registration Packet Pick Up, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
August 11 Registration Packet Pick Up, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
August 24 8th Grade Orientation, 9 a.m. to noon
August 25 7th Grade Orientation, 9 a.m. to noon
August 26 6th Grade Orientation 9 a.m. to noon
September 8 First Day of School

READING OLYMPICS ASSEMBLIES – Friday, June 18th is your opportunity to watch your student receive their award for all the reading they have done over this past year! Assembly schedule is:

Thursday, June 17: 10:10-10:35: 2nd grade: Robbins/Mayemura ONLY
Friday, June 18:
7:50-8:40: 1st Grade
8:45-9:35: 3rd Grade
9:50-10:28: 4th Grade
10:35-11:10: Kindergarten
11:15-12:00: 5th Grade
12:15-12:45: 2nd Grade: Williams/Moreno Only

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – Please mark your calendars that our last day of school is Wednesday, June 23rd and this is also a MINIMUM DAY! SCHOOL WILL BE DISMISSED AT 11:50 A.M. FOR GRADES 1-5. KINDERGARTNERS: BOTH EARLY AND LATE BIRDS WILL ATTEND SCHOOL FROM 7:45 – 10:45 a.m. The office will close for the summer on Friday, June 25th at 3:30 p.m. and will re-open Thursday, August 16th from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

SPIRIT WEAR – This week is the chance for you to buy your croc that piece of spirit wear they have always wanted! Spirit Wear will be sold in front of the office all week at 1:30 at unbelievable prices! All t-shirts $5.00 and all sweatshirts $10.00!
DIPPIN DOTS - for sale after school everyday this week for $4!

COMPUTER LAB FUNDRAISER - Don't forget to pick up your Community Discount cards for $10 after school too! Enjoy savings all year long including 10% off Burke Williams, Laguna Surf and Sport, Divine Desserts, From The Vine Wine Boutique and more!

THANK YOU CANYON VISTA FAMILIES! – We’d like to extend a big “thank you” to all our families who have so generously donated funds for our computer lab! Whether you purchased a community card, contributed to our recycling program or made a straight donation, you have helped raise nearly $3,000 towards the purchase of new computers! But we are still far from our goal…and there are just a few days left in this school year. Community cards are still available at the low price of $10 and we are still looking for those plastic bottles to recycle. We need everyone’s help to realize our dream of new computers for our crocodiles!

2010-2011 PTSA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM THEME – “TOGETHER WE CAN” -

Summer is a great time to work on your entry for next year’s PTSA Reflections Art Program. The 2010-2011 theme is, “Together We Can.” Students participate in the Reflections Program by creating their works of art over the summer (or at the beginning of the new school year) and by submitting entries to our Canyon Vista PTA on October 6th, 2010. The program has six arts areas—dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts—and four grade divisions—primary, intermediate, middle/junior, and senior. Exact rules for each area can be downloaded from our PTA website at www.CanyonVistaPTA.org along with a student entry form. One entry form must accompany each piece of art turned in for judging. We encourage ALL students to participate!

NO Block last week of school

Monday, June 21
• Yearbooks will be distributed through 1st period. Please remind your child if they write anything inappropriate in another student’s yearbook they will be responsible to replace it.

Tuesday, June 22
• Wild Rivers field trip for 8th grade students only. Appropriate attire over bathing suits is required. 8th grade students will report to their 1st period class before boarding the bus for Wild Rivers. Buses will return at approximately 3:30.
• 6th and 7th grade students will have separate lunches.
6th grade – 11:43 to 12:18
7th grade – 12:22 to 1:14

Wednesday, June 23
• The last day of school is a minimum day. Students will be dismissed at 12:52.

ATTENTION HANKEY FAMILIES
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS STILL AVAILABLE!

We want to thank everyone once again for participating in this year’s Hawkfest and Silent Auction. The day was a rousing success!

If you missed out on some of the auction items up for grabs last Saturday, here’s your chance to score some even better deals! We have approximately 25 auction items that are still available for purchase at reduced “BUY IT NOW” prices! This items are being offered at a fraction of their retail value and will be sold on a first-come, first served basis through June 22.

Available auction items and their final BUY IT NOW PRICES are listed below.

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1 pass (good for 2 kids) to Kid's Create at Beach Fire Bar & Grill in Ladera Ranch – BUY IT NOW FOR $10

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$25 Gift Certificate to The Renaissance Dana Point (min purchase $35) – BUY IT NOW FOR $10

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$25 Gift Card to Roma D'Italia Restaurant– BUY IT NOW FOR $15

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$25 Gift Certificate to Signature Grille Restaurant (min purchase $35)– BUY IT NOW FOR $10

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$25 Gift Certificate to The Gourmet Detective Dinner Theater in Newport Beach (min purchase of 2 tickets required) – BUY IT NOW FOR $10

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1 month membership to Kim's ATA Black Belt Academy in Ladera Ranch (10 available) – BUY IT NOW FOR $15

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Scentsy basket by Karen Hougland– BUY IT NOW FOR $15

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4 Weeks of Tumbling lessons at Olympica Gymnastics Academy (age 11-17) – BUY IT NOW FOR $20

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Hand made baby blanket by Easter.Sundae – BUY IT NOW FOR $20

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1/8 oz Pure Purfume of your choice from The Fragrance Shop – BUY IT NOW FOR $15

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Microsoft PC Tune up– BUY IT NOW FOR $20

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4 hours Tutoring with CUSD teacher Julie Lohmeier – BUY IT NOW FOR $50

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$240 credit toward summer academic camp at Sylvan Learning – BUY IT NOW FOR $75

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$1200 off full orthodontic treatment at Advanced Orthodontic Center - BUY IT NOW FOR $75

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$1200 off full orthodontic treatment at Advanced Orthodontic Center - BUY IT NOW FOR $75

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$600 off phase 1 orthodontic treatment at Advanced Orthodontic Center - BUY IT NOW FOR $50

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$600 off phase 1 orthodontic treatment at Advanced Orthodontic Center - BUY IT NOW FOR $75

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Consultation, x-ray examination, and one-hour therapeutic massage at Ladera Family & Sports Chiropractic - BUY IT NOW FOR $50

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1 week fitness class by Live for Health Outdoor Fitness - BUY IT NOW FOR $10

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1/2 hour meeting with a Hollywood agent - BUY IT NOW FOR $50

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Comprehensive Athletic Screen by Breakthrough Physical Therapy - BUY IT NOW FOR $75

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3 hours of professional financial consultation with Werner Financial valued at $900 - BUY IT NOW FOR $75

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30 minute in-home piano lesson with Art Scott - BUY IT NOW FOR $10

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Assorted fun wallets by Paul Frank - BUY IT NOW FOR $10

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Ticket for 2 VIP SEASON pass to World-Famous Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach (15 Available) - BUY IT NOW FOR $5

To purchase one or more of these items, just send an email with your name, phone number and the name of the item(s) you wish to purchase to hankeypta@me.com. A member of the silent auction team will contact you to let you know if you have won and to arrange payment & pickup.

Additional information on available auction items can be found on the Hankey website. Restrictions and conditions apply to some auction items. If you have questions or want more information on the items available, please send an email to the address above as well and the silent auction team will get back to you.

Thank you for your support!

The Carl Hankey PTA

IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION

• Sock Hop this Friday
• Fifth Grade end of the year events
• Composting in the CVES Garden
• Featured articles
• Quote of the Week

SOCK HOP THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 18

Crown Valley PTA will be hosting the annual Sock Hop Friday, June 18, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This events promised to be spectacular with music, food and fun! Join us for dinner from Ruby's Diner and have dessert from the Screamin' Ice Cream Truck. You can download an informational flyer and Ruby's Diner pre-sale slip from the Crown Valley website.

Volunteer for a one and a half hour shift and receive 10 (ten) free raffle tickets; plus you will still have time to enjoy the Sock Hop! Contact Lori Preijers at courtreporterlori@sbcglobal.net

Crown Valley Cares will accepting food donations for the South County Outreach during the Sock Hop. Your food donations help families through out south Orange County.

FIFTH GRADE END OF THE YEAR EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, June 22. . . . 5th Grade at the Pool. CV fifth graders will be spending the day at the Crown Valley YMCA pool. The students will leave school about 8:15, walking through a gauntlet of students, staff and parents. The students need to bring a backpack or bag containing a water bottle, towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes for after swimming. Lunch will be provided. The 5th graders will begin walking back to CV about 1:15.

Wednesday, June 23. . . Fifth Grade Farewell. The Fifth Grade Farewell Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 23 at 8:45 AM in the Carole Allen Auditorium/MPR. The program is usually about 2 hours. After the ceremony, students and family members can share lemonade and cookies served in the quad. Copies of the Fifth Grade DVD shown at during the ceremony will be on sale in the quad. Each DVD is $10 and all the proceeds go towards the science camp fund for next year.

COMPOSTING IN THE CVES GARDEN

The students of CVES have begun composting fruit and vegetable peelings left over from their lunches. We applaud the efforts of the community to enrich the soil by composting food waste in our composter, as well. However, the school is only prepared to compost organic material at this time. . . fruit, vegetables and coffee grounds. Other materials added to the mixture could cause the entire compost mixture to become unusable. An orange collection bucket will be placed within the garden. If you would like to help us compost, please feel free to drop your items in the orange bucket, not in the composter itself. CV students will determine appropriate materials to add. Thank you for your support in this matter.

FEATURED ARTICLES

State releases survey detailing school budget cuts
Over the last two years, $17 billion in educational budget reductions have prompted nearly 400 school districts to cut back on maintenance, class materials and critical faculty, according to a state survey released last week. In May, 387 school districts, county offices of education and charter schools answered questions from the state Department of Education about how they have balanced their budgets in light of state budget cuts. State officials wanted to know which programs, if any, were cut or eliminated in the last two school years and if staff reductions, school closures, or reduced school years were occurring as the result of funding cuts. The results of the survey are as follows:
http://californiawatch.org/watchblog/state-releases-survey-school-budget-cuts

Dana Hills students raise $13,000 for Make-A-Wish
A boy who wished to be a farmer, a girl who wanted to go to Disneyland and another boy who dreamed of meeting a famous soccer player had their wishes come true with help from a group of Dana Hills High School students who raised $13,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire.
http://www.ocregister.com/news/school-253253-wish-students.html

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Show class, have pride and display character.
If you do, winning takes care of itself."


Anthony Bogle
Principal
Crown Valley Elementary School

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

Special plans in place for high school graduation June 23

Special plans are in place to accommodate heavy traffic expected for Aliso Niguel High School's graduation on Wednesday, June 23.

Offsite parking and shuttle bus service is available at the Chet Holifield (Ziggurat) Federal Building at 24000 Avila Road in Laguna Niguel. Shuttle buses will transport people to the high school from 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. The shuttle buses will make one return trip to the Holifield building at around 6 p.m. The bus stop to return to the federal building will be located on Deerhurst, behind the football stadium.

Residents should also be aware of the following information:

• Limited parking at the high school is available behind the portables at the southern end of the campus or in the staff parking lot. Vehicles should enter the school parking lot via Wolverine Way from Deerhurst.

• The stadium parking lot entrance at Deerhurst is reserved for VIPs and the disabled only.

• After graduation, vehicles parked in the stadium parking lot for VIPs or for the disabled will only be allowed to turn right onto Deerhurst.

• Vehicles will not be able to access Wolverine Way from Aliso Creek Road or Aliso Viejo Parkway from 3 until 5 p.m.

• Parking is allowed on Aliso Viejo Parkway for graduation.

Motorists are asked to be patient and drive safely during this annual event.

Kelly Tokarski
KT Community Relations

Dear Parents,

As we near our semester finals next week (see schedules below), our faculty and I would like to ask for your cooperation and assistance regarding one important area: Each semester, we have a consistent problem with hundreds of students either “texting” or calling their parent(s) as soon as they complete a final exam in order to ask their parent(s) to call school and excuse them early from class, rather than the student having to wait until the end of the final period. (In fact, our Campus Supervisors have found that many students will ask to use the restroom during the final exam in part so that they can contact their parents by cell phone for just this reason.)

While we understand that some students will quite naturally finish their final exams earlier than others, and that they would therefore prefer to be excused as opposed to having to wait until the end of the period, this issue has become an increasing concern. As you can well imagine, with nearly 3,000 students, this practice can cause continuous disruptions to those still testing if other students are constantly being called out and released early during the testing period.

Here is what we are asking you to do to assist us with this issue:
1. Please inform your students that they are NOT to call or text you during final exam hours to request that you excuse them early from a final exam period – even if they have completed their exam. Instead, advise your student to remain quietly in the exam room and spend his/her extra time either studying for their next final exam or reading.
2. If you absolutely must have your student released early during an exam period for an already-scheduled appointment, please make sure that he/she goes to the attendance office prior to the start of the final exam period to obtain a release slip before the start of the final. We cannot disrupt final exams by sending call slips or telephoning classrooms during final exam periods. We want each student to be able to give a best effort on final exams, and in this way, there will be much less of a disruption to those in the classroom who are still testing.

Thank you for your help and assistance. Below is a summary of our finals schedules for next week:

Thursday, June 17
Regular Block Schedule
Seniors Test Per. 2 & 6

Friday, June 18
Regular Block Schedule
Seniors Test Per. 1 & 5

Monday, June 21:
Per. 0 6:45 - 7:50
Per. 3 Final 8:00 – 10:10
Break 10:10 – 10:15
Tutorial Per. 4 10:25 – 11:10
Per. 4 Final 11:20 – 1:30

Tuesday, June 22:
Per. 0 6:45 - 7:50
Per. 2 Final 8:00 – 10:10
Break 10:10 – 10:15
Tutorial Per. 6 10:25 – 11:10
Per. 6 Final 11:20 – 1:30

Wednesday, June 23:
NO ZERO PERIOD
Per. 1 Final 8:00 – 10:10
Break 10:10 – 10:15
Tutorial Per. 5 10:25 – 11:10
Per. 5 Final 11:20 – 1:30

(Laguna Niguel, CA) - "Where in the World is God?" is the theme for the sixth annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) hosted by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Laguna Niguel in their Sunday School. Open to the entire community, this year's VBS will be July 26-30.

This year's theme is based on a passage from Luke, "Some Pharisees asked Jesus when God's kingdom would come. He answered, "God's kingdom isn't something you can see. There is no use saying, `Look! Here it is' or `Look! There it is.' God's kingdom is here with you." (Contemporary English Version)

"Every day our students will hear about Bible characters in reference to the theme as it applies to their lives at home, school, activities and the environment," explains Anne Cooling, VBS Director, "and then we plan activities to help teach what the Bible stories mean through singing, crafts and games. Snacks and fellowship are also always a big success with the children."

Registration forms are available in the Christian Science Reading Room, located on the church property at 29012 Aloma Avenue, Laguna Niguel or online at the church's website, www.cschurchln.org. The school caters to young children, ages 3 1/2 to sixth grade, with older children encouraged to be Junior Leaders. Each session runs from 9am through noon.

"Every year, we feel so blessed with all the good that comes from this experience," added Cooling. "Our Mission Statement says it all, 'To provide an annual opportunity for the children in our community to learn the joyous spiritual application of the Bible'."

Submitted By;
Rob Wood

First Church of Christ, Scientist
29012 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-1504
949.495.4158
Web site: www.cschurchln.org

The Crown Valley PTA proudly presents the

2010 Sock Hop
Friday, June 18, 2010
5:00 -8:00 PM

Join us for music, food and fun!

Music . . . rock the evening away with The Matt Kenney Band and Ugly Paint!
Food . . . Ruby's Diner will be grillin' burgers and dogs. Kona Ice will be serving shave ice.
Fun . . . 60' foot obstacle course, face painters and balloon makers!
Games . . . Hit the Spot, win a goldfish, lollipop tree, tic tac toe, basketball race
Silent Auction . . .
Stretch Limo/party for 15
Strike bowling
Dad "stuff"
Girls just wanna have fun basket
Boys rock! basket
Family fun basket
Mom's serenity basket
Photo session
and more . . .

Raffle items. . .
$400 bike from Jax Bikes
Lego MP3 players
massages
Oakley glasses
Whale watching
Boomer's passes
Improv VIP passes
pilates
El Niguel CC round of golf
Ocean Institute
Restaurant gift cards
and much more . . .

Volunteers. . .
Volunteer for a one and a half hour shift and receive 10 (ten) free raffle
raffle tickets; plus you will still have time to enjoy the Sock Hop! Contact
Lori Preijers at courtreporterlori@sbcglobal.net

Don't miss out on the fun! Visit the Crown Valley website and download a flyer. Purchase presale tickets and and receive one free pass for miniature golf or go-karts from Boomers!

Powell's Sweete Shoppe will be here! Will you?


Anthony Bogle
Principal
Crown Valley Elementary School

2011 GRAD NITE COMMITTEE FIRST ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

When: Tuesday - June 29, 2010
Where: CVHS Staff Lounge
Time: 7 pm

Junior Parents -
Your child will be a Senior and this is their celebration!!
Sophomore and Freshman Parents –
We’d love to have you on the committee! It’s not too early to get involved!

Now is the time to book transportation and the venue for next year’s event. If we wait until fall, selection will be limited and the prices will skyrocket.
The current Grad Nite 2010 Committee will be closing the books in July. The longer it takes for the 2011 Grad Nite Committee to form, the more Grad Nite will cost for our students. Please consider volunteering for one of the committee positions ASAP:

Grad Nite Chairperson
Grad Nite Treasurer
Grad Nite Secretary
Grad Nite Fundraising Chairperson
Webmaster
Plus Many More!

If you would like more information or want to volunteer, please contact Grad Nite 2010 Chairperson Nanci Beckman @ 949-348-8144 or Grad Nite 2010 Secretary Dawn Ostergaard @ 949-412-8397 or
Email @ capogradnight@yahoo.com

PLEASE JOIN THE GRAD NITE 2011 COMMITTEE

Rocky Murray
Assistant Principal Guidance
Capistrano Valley High School
Go Cougars!

SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH NEEDS SUPPORT FROM THE CVES COMMUNITY
The South County Outreach is running dangerously low on food items has requested help from the Crown Valley community. The financial crisis within Orange County has caused record numbers of families to request food from this worthwhile organization; at the same time donations are at all time lows.

Hence, the Crown Valley PTA, along with Crown Valley Cares, has set aside June 14-18 for a Food Drive. Any non-perishable food item is needed, but especially: canned meat, tuna, fruit & vegetables, peanut butter, cold cereal and macaroni & cheese. Collection bins will be available next week in front of the school and we will also be collecting at the Sock Hop on Friday, June 18.

Thank you for your continued support of our community members!


Anthony Bogle
Principal
Crown Valley Elementary School

It is time to get those textbooks turned in!

Students will be turning in their textbooks on June 15th and 16th, during their PE class. Please make sure your student brings all their books to school on the day they have PE on that Tuesday or Wednesday.

Keep in mind that all books must be turned in, in the condition they were given to the student. If books are lost or damaged, the student is responsible for paying to replace the book.

Please note that all debts must be paid, prior to registering for school in the fall; this includes 8th graders going to High School.