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3-18-13
STUDENT PTSA YEARBOOK PICTURE – WEDNESDAY, 10:25 A.M.
A picture of the Student PTSA will be taken this Wednesday at 10:25 a.m. for the yearbook. Student members are welcome to come to the stage area by the lunch tables at this time to be included in the group picture.
INCOMING PARENT NIGHT AT DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL – MARCH 18TH (TONIGHT!)
DHHS will be hosting their Parent Night for incoming 9th graders on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 6pm. This informational meeting will be held at the high school and our 8th grade students are invited to attend with their parents.
UPCOMING DATES
Monday, March 18 DHHS Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 28 Student PTSA Meeting 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 16 Student PTSA Meeting 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Previously Announced
PTSA PARENT EDUCATION
You may already be aware of the Orange County prescription drug epidemic that is causing us to lose young people every month from drug overdoses. Awareness and information is key to protecting our children from making that potentially fatal one bad choice.
Behind the Orange Curtain is a 50 minute documentary that delves into the staggering problem of teenage drug abuse in one of the most affluent counties in the country. Young, privileged teenagers are jumping into the world of drug use in record numbers. This documentary asks the question…Why?
This award-winning film is being shown on March 21st and Senator Mimi Walters plans to attend and speak on the topic as well. Please click here for the flier
and details are as follows:
Thursday, March 21st
There are two screening times to choose from: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Foothill Family Church, 19432 Bake Parkway, Lake Forest, CA 92610
Cost: FREE but you have to register by clicking here
Open to: Parents, Teachers, School Officials and Students
DATE CHANGE – NEXT STUDENT PTSA MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Blue Commons
Come hear the latest update on our adopted sea lion, Dr. Wilcox, and sign up to participate in our new committees, “Project Respect” and “Relay for Life”. We will also be voting on approving a new committee, “Project Joy”.
Every student attending will receive ½ hour toward Shark Pride school service for participating in committee work during the second half of the meeting. One Shark Pride school service hour will also be awarded to students who have not had the opportunity yet this year to bake and donate 2 dozen, homemade baked goods. Please contact karaahmann@aol.com if you have not baked yet this year and would like to bring something to the meeting.
Parent volunteers are also needed to help guide the students quietly through the school during teacher ACE time, sign in students, and to supervise during the meeting. We welcome all parents to get involved as our core Student PTSA mentors will be moving on to high school next year.
It is never too late to join! Membership forms are available in the front office and on the PTSA website, nhmsptsa.org. Scholarships are available upon request.
Upcoming Student PTSA General Meeting:
Thursday, May 16th, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
AFTER SCHOOL VIDEO PRODUCTION CLASS – THURSDAYS
We just got approval to offer a new After School Technology Class that will begin April 18th (the week we return from Spring Break). The Video Production – iMovie class will meet on Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 in room P20 at Niguel Hills Middle School. In this class, students will learn to create their own videos using the following software: iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, GarageBand and more. Students will make and take a DVD of their work. No prior experience necessary.
This class will meet on Thursdays beginning on April 18th and run through the final Thursday of the school year (June 6th). The class fee is $99.00. Class space is limited, so register early to guarantee your place. Email Mr. Schreiman at meschreiman@gmail.com to get a flyer (with registration information) or to ask questions.
MARCH STUDENT PTSA “MEALS FOR SEALS” UPDATE
Our sponsored sea lion, Dr. Wilcox, is doing really well at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, gaining weight and competing during feedings. Dr. Wilcox, along with five other sea lion pups sharing her pen, have been moved up to spending the day in one of the larger back area pools.
You may visit the Pacific Marine Mammal Center and see Dr. Wilcox every day of the week from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Just tell the docent working in the visitor yard that you are Dr. Wilcox’s sponsor and she will make sure to point her out to you. To view the latest picture of Dr. Wilcox, please visit the PTSA website, nhmsptsa.org.
CAPISTRANO VIRTUAL SCHOOL AND CAPISTRANO HOME SCHOOL – PREVIEW DATES
Parent Previews for 2013-14
Join us for a Parent Preview and learn more about the Capistrano Unified School District kindergarten through eighth grade independent study options.
Capistrano Virtual and Capistrano Home School offer:
Credentialed Teachers: Students are assigned a highly-qualified CUSD teacher to support their education.
Access to CUSD School of Residence: Elementary school students may participate in art and/or music classes at their neighborhood school. Middle school students may take up to two classes on their middle school campus.
Testing and Assessment: All required State Standardized Tests, including STAR Testing and district assessments, are administered at the school office. Student progress is continually monitored through a variety of assessments.
Workshops, Excursions and Other Activities: Optional workshops are available throughout the year. Elementary workshops change each month and cover a variety of subject areas and themes. Middle school workshops are course-specific and complement the work students are completing online or at home. Optional excursions are offered throughout the school year to enhance the curriculum. Fun activities are scheduled at the school and in the community so that students have additional opportunities to interact with teachers and peers.
Parent Preview Dates
Friday,
May 24
9:30 K-5 Virtual
11:00 6-8 Virtual
12:30 K-8 Homeschool
Friday,
May 31
9:30 K-5 Virtual
11:00 6-8 Virtual
12:30 K-8 Homeschool
Friday,
June 7
9:30 K-5 Virtual
11:00 6-8 Virtual
12:30 K-8 Homeschool
Wednesday,
August 21
9:30 K-5 Virtual
11:00 6-8 Virtual
12:30 K-8 Homeschool
Wednesday,
August 28
9:30 K-5 Virtual
11:00 6-8 Virtual
12:30 K-8 Homeschool
YMCA IS LOCATED RIGHT ON CAMPUS!
TAB: The Teen Advisor Board is comprised of teens in the YMCA program who want to design a better YMCA that will continue to be the place where teens want to go. The TAB team helps plan events, daily activities, and service learning projects. The TAB team also gives input on monthly snack, supplies, games, and electronic purchases. This is a great opportunity for your student to learn and practice leadership skills.
CLUBS: Besides offering quality programming before and after school, we also offer great clubs in the afternoons to get your teens involved. The YMCA Teen Club offers these clubs two to three times a week! We plan on adding new clubs like Service Learning and Sports Clubs! Clubs for March are Nutrition Club and Game Tournament Club!
To schedule a tour, contact Caprice Kavanaugh at (949) 360-9517 or ckavanaugh@ymcaoc.org.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR STRUCTURED CARE DURING SPRING BREAK?
The YMCA is the perfect place for your student! During the weeks of Spring and Summer Break, the YMCA Teen Club will be open on campus from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There will be planned fun activities, themed days and field trips! For more information please call Caprice Kavanaugh at 949-360-9517 or email at ckavanaugh@ymcaoc.org.
SUMMER AT THE YMCA!
For our summer program, we will now be opening up TWO YMCA Teen Club locations. We are looking to open at both Aliso Viejo Middle School and Don Juan Avila Middle School. At both locations, we have a fantastic summer planned with a full calendar of fun activities and fieldtrips! Our field trips include Knott’s Berry Farm, Saddleback Lanes, and many more fun trips! Teens will also get to participate in Special Interest Clubs and learn from some great presenters weekly!
Register before May 13th and receive an early enrollment incentive! To schedule a tour contact Caprice Kavanaugh at (949) 360-9517 or ckavanaugh@ymcaoc.org.
Caprice Kavanaugh
Teen Club Director
LAGUNA NIGUEL FAMILY YMCA
29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(Ph) 949-360-9517
(E) ckavanaugh@ymcaoc.org (W) ymcaoc.org
The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
USED MUSIC INSTRUMENTS
Help me continue to help our schools by contributing to my “LET THE BEAT GO ON” project. I am collecting your old instruments and donating them to the CUSD music programs to help them meet the goal of providing free instruments for any student who wants to play a wind or string instrument. This will allow our music programs to grow and stay strong. I will pick up your old instruments from your home and donate them to the CUSD school of your choice. Please contact Julia Moss at jdmoss@cox.net.
Tim Reece
Principal
Niguel Hills Middle School
