8TH GRADE PARENT AND STUDENT NIGHT AT DHHS
On Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 6:00 pm in the Gym all parents and students that will be joining the DHHS family next fall should attend our 8th grade parent night to see the wide variety of programs offered and support available for incoming freshmen.
The evening begins at 6:00 in the gym/mall with students and parents having an opportunity to attend 20-30 minute Guidance Workshops in the Porthole Theater with Dr. Nye and AP of Guidance Tim Hornig.
Along with the Guidance Workshops offered every 30 minutes, parents and students will have access to our different sports programs, academic programs and parent support organizations in the gym.
All of our future Dolphins should take a second to visit our Guidance Website at http://www.dhhs.net/counseling/mainpage.php. This site offers many answers to questions and will enable parents and students alike to be as prepared as possible for the transition from middle school to high school. Everything from our Curriculum Guide to NCAA guidelines for athletes can be found on this site.
GO BLUE!
PAPER DONATIONS WELCOME! – DROP OFF AT WATER BOTTLE WEDNESDAY
This year with budget cuts and money being tight, our supply budget will most likely run out before the end of the year. Because of this, NHMS will most likely be short on copy paper. Any donations of copy paper (even just a ream) would be welcome and much appreciated! You can donate to your child’s teacher or to the office…it will all be put to good use. We are also now collecting paper donations at the water bottle Wednesday drop off point at the front of the school on Wednesday mornings, in case you don’t want to park and come in. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can give us in this area.
AUTHOR JACQUELINE GROSSMAN TO SPEAK TO 8TH GRADERS
NHMS would like to welcome Mrs. Jacqueline Grossman to our school. Mrs. Grossman is a Holocaust survivor who will be sharing her life and her book, Chased By Demons, with our 8th graders on Thursday, March 25, 2010.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5905
Fax- (949) 488-3062
DHHS PARENT ED NIGHT – “EMPOWER YOURSELF AND BECOME CYBER SAVVY”
The Dana Hills Family of PTA’s together with the City of Dana Point Police Services will be holding a Parent Education Night titled “Empower Yourself & Become Cyber Savvy!” on Monday, March 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Dana Hills High School Porthole Theater.
Lt. Mark Levy, Dana Point Chief of Police will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening with presentations given by San Clemente Police Chief – Lt. Paul D’Auria and Glen Warren from the Orange County Department of Education.
Topics will include:
• The How’s of Video Games
• Innocent vs Specific Searches
• Anonymous Access
• Parental Control
• Cyber Citizenship
• Building a Digital Reputation
• Protecting Identity
• Cyber Bullying
When it comes to our digital world many of 5th graders are smarter than parents. This program will offer “real facts for our real world.” This information is critical in order for parents to help protect their children. We invite all families and residents of Dana Point, Laguna Niguel and San Juan Capistrano to join us.
Spanish Translation will be available.
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday, March 23 Incoming 5th Grade Parent Night
Wednesday, April 21 PTSA Presents Dr. Michael Bradley at the Hills Hotel
Thursday, April 29 Medieval Faire
Wednesday, May 12 (New Date!) CUSD GATE Parent Meeting @ CUSD Board Room
Wednesday, May 12 STAR Test
Friday, May 14 STAR Test
Tuesday, May 18 STAR Test
Friday, May 21 8th Grade Career Day
Wednesday, May 26 NHMS Open House
Previously Announced
YES – YOUR TEEN IS CRAZY! AN EVENING WITH DR. MICHAEL BRADLEY
The Capistrano Unified Council of PTSAs presents an Evening With Dr. Michal Bradley, award winning author of, “Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!––Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind.” Wednesday, April 21, 6:45 p.m. at The Hills Hotel (formerly The Holiday Inn), Located at La Paz Rd. and the 5 fwy.
Learn the skills, strength and wisdom needed to successfully steer your adolescent through the difficult teenage years. Hear about the explosive growth and rewiring your teen’s brain is going through that results in their sometimes “crazy” behavior, and find out how to emerge from the teen years with your family intact! Dr. Bradley gives parents real-world advice, strategies, and methods they can put to use to achieve immediate results. He takes you inside your teenager’s head and shows you why teens think and behave the way they do. He shows you how to restore lines of communication, transform relations with your teen, and make your family whole again.
Dr. Michael Bradley, Ed.D., is a recognized expert in adolescent behavior and has counseled adolescents and parents for more than 30 years. He has also appeared on hundreds of TV and radio programs, including NBC’s Today Show, CNN World News Tonight, Pure Oxygen and National Public Radio.
Cost is $5.00 advance registration by April 19 and $10.00 at the door. Spanish translation will be provided. Books will be available for purchase. Flyers are in the NHMS school office or can be downloaded from www.cucptsa.com, http://www.cucptsa.com/uploads//Bradley_Flyer_April_21_2010.pdf. For more information, contact gparide@pacbell.net.
YMCA NEWS
CAMP OAKES~ July 17th – July 24th, 2010
Camp Oakes is a YMCA resident camp that is located in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear Lake. At Camp Oakes your child will take part in a week full of life altering experiences as they overcome challenges, make lifelong friends, and experience a variety of fun and exciting activities that include: canoeing, archery, high and low ropes courses, rock wall, horseback riding, stargazing in the observatory, crafts, swimming or relaxing by the pool, teambuilding, hiking, singing, laughing, the list goes on!!! Camp Oakes is open to ages 8-17! Financial Aid IS Available.
Apply online now at YMCAOC.ORG or contact~ Staci Chambers at schambers@ymcaoc.org or Dorain Cassell at Dcassell@ymcaoc.org
The YMCA offers have an incredible teen summer proram that is based out of Don Juan Avila Middle School. We offer all the same great activities and resources that we do during the school year but all day long. We also have two field trips per week, great themes and activities and for the first time ever we have a three day summer plan! This summer’s theme is “Game On” and that’s exactly what we intend to do!
Elizabeth Matt, Assistant Director
Don Juan Avila Middle School YMCA
949-360-9517
ematt@ymcaoc.org
Niguel Hills 949-244-1279
KONA SHAVED ICE AT SCHOOL EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON!
Enjoy a refreshing shaved ice and a spectacular serve yourself flavored syrup dispenser! On campus after school on Tuesday’s. Help
support your school and the Booster Club’s fundraising efforts!
OFFICE AIDES FOR NEXT YEAR
7th grade students:
If you are interested in being an office aide for next year, you may pick up your Contract & Teacher Evaluations at the 7th grade Registration Presentation, or in the front office. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Kathy in the front office.
SPRING PICTURES ARE COMING:
WHERE: PERFORMANCE ROOM DURING P.E.
WHEN: 7th & 8th GRADE – THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND
6th GRADE – FRIDAY, APRIL 23RD
If you have a zero period you may take your picture during your elective, during break or during lunch.
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SOON!! !
CELL PHONE USE NOT ALLOWED DURING SCHOOL
This is a reminder that cell phone use by students is prohibited during school hours. When students become ill during the school day, we ask that they report to the health office for assistance. We have had a few instances recently where students are texting their parents to pick them up without first coming to the health office. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and for reminding your kids!
ADULT EDUCATION – PREPARING FOR COLLEGE PRESENTATION
What do I need to know to select the right college for me? Where should I apply? What do I need to know to be accepted?
Patrick Levens, Retired Executive Director of Secondary Education, CUSD,
will be sharing his knowledge and wisdom about the college selection process.
Parents and students are invited.
“College Planning with Pat Levens”
079117 – A three-part series for $39
Tuesdays, March 2, 9, and 16, 6 to 9 pm
San Juan Hills High School Theater
Register Now! Capistrano Adult and Community Education
REGISTER ONLINE OR AT THE ADULT ED OFFICE
Capistrano Adult and Community Education, 31431 El Camino Real, SJC
(949)493-0658
http://community-ed-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Don’t miss it!
SPRING FAMILY PORTRAITS
Jack Randall Photography Studio and the NHMS Video Production Program are offering on-location family portrait sessions during the months of February and March. Families can sign-up for a photo session at one of the following locations: Tablerock Beach, Casper’s Park, SJC Mission, or Serrano Park. The entire session fee of only $50 goes to the NHMS Video Production Program. Families will receive two FREE 8×10 satin prints or one FREE 11×14 satin print. In addition, the student who signs-up the most families will win a 32 GB iPod touch. Please email questions to Mike Schreiman at meschreiman@capousd.org or go to http://niguelhills.schoolloop.com/ to download the flyer for more details. Flyers are also available in the front office.
MARQUEE BIRTHDAY WISH
Parents:
You now have the opportunity to place your child’s birthday message on the marquee for one day while helping our Associated Student Body raise funds for student needs and activities throughout the school year. The cost is only $20.00 to make your child’s birthday extra special. Space is limited – the message will read: “Happy Birthday (first name, last name)”, or simply the first name if preferred. You may download a Marquee Birthday Wish form to fill out from our school loop page, or pick one up in the front office. Please return the bottom portion of the form to the office with a $20.00 check (per child) payable to NHMS ASB.
Tim Reece
Principal
