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
