Principal: Chris Carter
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Thank you Judd Binley for taking the time to work with the physical education department and our parent volunteers to organize our annual Turkey Trot. We appreciate all the time and effort you contributed to this special event — buying t-shirts, prizes, and working with Hiedi Reiser to organize our wonderful parent volunteers. This year’s Trot was a huge success. Thanks and congratulations for always going above and beyond the call of duty to support our students.
NEW DELL LIBRARY LAB
Thank you to our wonderful PTSA, ASB, and PE Club for purchasing 21 new computers for our library lab. Also a special thank you to several parents who, in conjunction with their employers, were able to bring in matching contributions. It will be up and running this month for students before school, during lunch, and after school. Many of our teachers use this lab to conduct research with their students. Our goal is to have 36 total computers in our library lab. Each computer costs approximately $860. If you are interested in helping us reach our goal and would like to donate money, please submit checks to our PTSA. Individuals who pledge $860 will have a donation plaque attached to one of the new computers. Thank you all again for your generous support of our school.
ESCRIP AND RALPH’S COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS UPDATE
Between 9/1/09 and 11/30/09, the PTSA has received $677 in donations from Vons and Ralphs. We earned $164.09 in Ralph’s contributions with only 23 families enrolled! If you haven’t signed up yet, see instructions below.
Vons/eScrip:
1. Visit www.escrip.com
For new participants, click members/supporters, “register now”
For renewing participants, click on “myescrip” and renew
2. Group Name: Don Juan Avila Middle School Group ID: 164757493
3. Register your grocery club card and debit/credit card
4. Now just shop at eScrip Merchants
Ralphs will contribute up to 4% to Don Juan Avila Middle School
1. Visit www.ralphs.com/myralphs/Pages/default.aspx
2. Sign into My Rewards and choose community participant Don Juan Avila Middle School or NPO #91522
3. Visit www.ralphs.com/services/Pages/school_programs.aspx
4. Click on Sign Up for Labels for Education
If you have any questions or need help signing up, please contact Pam Koegeboehn, Community Programs Chairperson, at pamkegs@cox.net.
SPECIAL PTSA RESTAURANT NIGHT
Mr. Backal and his band will be performing!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 4:00 – 10:30 pm
Antonucci’s Italian Restaurant
24190 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo, (corner of Alicia and Muirlands)
Mr. Backal and his band along with the Long Haired Lunatics, featuring DJAMS mom, Gina Kessler, will provide the entertainment. You won’t want to miss this event!
TRAFFIC ALERT ON WOOD CANYON/CHASE
On January 20 through 29, AT&T will be working on their equipment on Chase, west of Thistle Down. Due to possible traffic delays, you may want to allow extra time to drop off your child at school.
RECYCLE WEDNESDAYS
Congratulations, DJAMS! With your donations, PAL and ASB were able to fill our recycling bin to the top with plastic and aluminum products. That means more funds for education and our students! Remember, keep recycling around campus and at home, bring plastic and aluminum to DJAMS, and work together to fill the bin even quicker this time! Well done, Broncos.
***Reminder: All plastic and aluminum containers must be marked with the CA CRV Recycle symbol to be accepted. Please place recyclable materials in clear or white plastic bags, separating plastic from aluminum. Thanks!
ASTRONOMY NIGHT AT DJAMS!
Come and see objects in space that are REALLY far away! See the craters on the moon, the colors of planet Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, and even the rings of Saturn with the nice telescopes we’ll have set up for you! DJAMS Science teachers will be on hand to answer your questions and help you learn even more about astronomy.
• Thursday, 01/21/10
• 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• DJAMS – Room 908
Bring your whole family and invite some friends! Got a telescope? Bring it, set it up, and share in the fun! Astronomy Night may be postponed at any minute due to cloudy weather.
WEIGHT TRAINING CLASS OFFERED
Mr. Binley is looking for interested weight training students to join his class. Classes are held from 3:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in the Fitness Center. 7th and 8th graders interested in beginning weight training may join the class at any time and the fee will be prorated. Students can see Mr. Binley to sign up.
IS YOUR TEEN AT RISK? WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW
Capistrano Unified School District and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department invite you to attend an important presentation:
Is Your Teen at Risk?
What Every Parent Needs to Know
Parents of middle and high school students, learn about issues our teens face today from a panel of experts:
o Drug Trends in the Community
o Internet Safety/Cyber Bullying/Technology Today
o Driving Concerns (driver & passenger safety)
o Violence Prevention/Bullying & Social Conflict
Thursday, February 4th
6:30pm
Resource/Exhibit Area opens at 6pm
Get info, talk to the experts firsthand, interactive exhibits
Where:
Mission Lutheran Church
24360 Yosemite Rd
Laguna Niguel, 92677
Reserve your seat: www.isyourteenatrisk.com or hpremac@cox.net
This program is free to the community!
THE STATE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Presented by Dr. Bobbi Mahler, Interim Superintendent
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 3rd
Aliso Niguel High School Theater
28000 Wolverine Way, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Dr. Mahler will be sharing the manner in which CUSD is moving forward with:
Educational Programs
Communication Systems
Services to Students
A New Strategic Plan
The California Budget
Parents with students at the following schools are encouraged to attend this presentation:
Aliso Niguel High School
Aliso Viejo Middle School
Bergeson Elementary School
Canyon Vista Elementary School
Crown Valley Elementary School
Don Juan Avila Elementary School
Don Juan Avila Middle School
Laguna Niguel Elementary School
Moulton Elementary School
Oak Grove Elementary School
Wood Canyon Elementary School
CLOSETS FOR CAPO
Do you have clothes, shoes, backpacks, and handbags that you no longer use and are taking up closet space? Wouldn’t it be great if you could donate them and raise money to benefit CUSD students at the same time? Well, you can! A pick-up date is scheduled for April 29, 2010, with the only company that pays for used clothing. Start saving your items now!
Place all donations in black trash bags and bring them to the CUSD District building on April 29th or contact Linda Wright at the email below to schedule an earlier drop off. One Niguel Hills Middle School parent and her daughters have already donated over 15 bags full of items! Garage sale leftovers, neighbors, and friends were helpful in their efforts.
** If you’re interested in volunteering to coordinate for DJAMS contact Linda Wright at: lindaw@cusdfoundation.org
DJAMS HISTORY DAY IS COMING!
Students in AAA/GATE 7th and 8th grade history/social science classes will turn in their projects on February 9. Students in Dr. Wallace’s class who are creating websites or documentaries will have a different due date, but will also participate in the DJAMS site competition. Projects will be on display in the MPR until February 10. Judging will take place that week, and those projects of highest merit will be sent to the Orange County competition on March 13.
County Competition Judges: The Orange County Department of Education seeks parent volunteers to judge projects. This year’s training session takes place on March 3 from 4:30 to 7 pm. Interested? Contact Cindy Salisbury at csalisbury@ocde.us.
IMPORTANT YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Yearbooks will be sold on January 26 and 27 before school and at lunch. They are $40. Please make checks out to DJAMS. Order forms can be found at the attendance window, on Edline, and by emailing Stacey Olson at seolson@capousd.org. This is your last chance to be guaranteed a yearbook. So don’t forget to purchase one. If you are not sure you purchased a yearbook, lists will be in homeroom classes and at the attendance window.
