DON JUAN AVILA
MIDDLE SCHOOL
DJAMS NEWS
Principal: Josh Wellikson
May 23, 2013
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
There will be no school on Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Enjoy your extra day off with family and friends!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR THRU FRIDAY
Just one day left to stock up on all your favorite titles for summer reading. The Scholastic Book Fair will be open, Friday from 8:30 – 3:45 and on Thursday from 9:30 – 3:45. The book fair will include daily prizes, raffle drawings for products from the book fair, as well as, all of the latest, most popular titles today. Please come by and support your DJAMS PTSA!
8TH GRADE DANCE – FRIDAY MAY 31ST
The 8th Grade Dance Permission Slips were sent home this week. Please sign and return ASAP. Students should wear something nicer than everyday school clothes. However, this is NOT a formal dance. School dress code still applies along with the criteria indicated below. Students who arrive and are in violation of dress code will be asked to wear PE clothing or asked to leave. Once students are admitted into the activity or dance, if they alter their attire in such a way as to make it violate the specified dress code standards, they will be removed from the activity or dance, parents will be notified to pick up their child, and they will not be permitted to attend Boomers.
Girls should be dressed appropriately. Dresses must have straps, cover the midriff and lower back, must be length appropriate – at least fingertip length with arms extended at their sides, and have no extreme slits above fingertip length. No banded or bubble dresses are allowed. No exposed undergarments. No sheer or see-through dresses and no see-through sides or bare sides. Dresses that are so tight that they ride up when walking are not permitted. Shoes must be sensible and worn at all times.
Boys should wear dress pants or slacks, a collared shirt, a sweater, or a sport coat. A tie is encouraged, but not required. Boys may not wear tuxedos. T-Shirts, shorts, and jeans are not allowed. No hats, bandanas, chains, or canes.
Any questions please see Mrs. Murphine or Mr. Wellikson
YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks will be distributed on June 7th. There will only be about 30 extra yearbooks. We will sell these yearbooks to 8th graders first and if there are still yearbooks leftover then we will sell them to 6th and 7th graders. The yearbooks will be $50 cash only on that day. Homeroom teachers will be letting you know if you purchased a yearbook. If your name is not on their list and you think you purchased a yearbook, please contact Stacey Olson at seolson@capousd.org.
PARENT PORTAL
We are encouraging all parents who have not yet done so to register for a Parent Portal account as soon as possible in order to take advantage of the options available through this system. In the 2013-2014 school year, the Capistrano Unified School District will institute a paperless report card system. Instructions on how to request a paper copy will be included with June report cards.
All re-registrations for next year and updates on emergency card information are done through the Parent Portal. This site is where you put your child’s emergency card info and student enrollment information. It is as simple as 1-2-3.
Sign into the website: http://abi.capousd.org
You will need your child’s Permanent I.D. #
Home Telephone # on file
Verification code (call the school if you don’t have it anymore)
TDAP VACCINE REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 7TH GRADE
Whooping cough (pertussis) has been widespread in California. Many students have had to miss school because they were sick. To help protect your children and others from whooping cough, a new California law now requires students to be vaccinated against whooping cough.
For the 2013-2014 school year, all students entering 7th through 12th grades will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (commonly called the “Tdap” vaccine) before starting school.
ADOLESCENT INTERNET SAFETY PRESENTATION – PART 2
Adolescent Internet Safety PART 2 – Vital Tools for Parents, a more in depth review of current social media trends
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Presenters: Orange County Sheriff’s Department Juvenile Justice Services Division
Hosted by Don Juan Avila Middle School PTSA and Aliso Viejo Police Services/O.C. Sheriff’s Department
On Tuesday, May 28, 2013, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Juvenile Justice Services Division will present Adolescent Internet Safety PART 2 – Vital Tools for Parents. The forum is designed to help parents and/or caregivers and grandparents monitor and assist their child or grandchild in navigating the complexities of the Internet. This presentation will take a deeper, more interactive look into current social media trends and allow more time for questions and answers. Topics include: cyber attacks, auto loggers, gaming, Anime, computer addiction, search engines and settings, common teen acronyms and how to decipher them, spoofing, exploitation media, “trolling” websites, how teens are using technology to bully, applications with hidden information, media influence, character assassination, EXIF data, computer searches and much more.
The forum is at Don Juan Avila Elementary School Library, 26278 Wood Canyon Drive, Aliso Viejo.
This forum is designed for parents and/or caregivers and grandparents. Students will not be admitted to this presentation. Parents from all CUSD schools are invited to attend.
For more information, please contact Sergeant Wilkey at NWilkey@ocsd.org
DJAMS LIBRARY TEXTBOOK RETURN DATES:
Friday, May 31 – 8th Grade (unless returned before)
Monday, June 3 – 7th Grade
Tuesday, June 4 – 6th Grade
Textbooks will be returned in Social Science class.
All Library books are due May 31.
Volunteers are needed for textbook return. If you are available please e-mail Sue Young, DJAMS Library Tech, at SEYoung@capousd.org.
HELP YOUR SCHOOL DONATIONS
Thank you parents who have donated dry erase markers for our students. DJAMS teachers are in need of 1200 dry erase black or color markers. Each DJAMS student will need a marker for a classroom activity. We are asking our parents to help us out by donating Expo Dry Erase markers to the school by May 31. There is a drop off box in the front office.
UPCOMING ELAC MEETING
DJAMS will be hosting our next ELAC Meeting on Wednesday, May 22 in Room 605 from 5:30-6 PM. Our agenda items will focus on ways in which to best serve our English Language Learner population (students whose primary home language is other than English). If interested, please contact Peter Neeve- DJAMS ELD Advisor.
ADOLESCENT INTERNET SAFETY PRESENTATION – PART 2
Adolescent Internet Safety PART 2 – Vital Tools for Parents, a more in depth review of current social media trends
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Presenters: Orange County Sheriff’s Department Juvenile Justice Services Division
Hosted by Don Juan Avila Middle School PTSA and Aliso Viejo Police Services/O.C. Sheriff’s Department
On Tuesday, May 28, 2013, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Juvenile Justice Services Division will present Adolescent Internet Safety PART 2 – Vital Tools for Parents. The forum is designed to help parents and/or caregivers and grandparents monitor and assist their child or grandchild in navigating the complexities of the Internet. This presentation will take a deeper, more interactive look into current social media trends and allow more time for questions and answers. Topics include: cyber attacks, auto loggers, gaming, Anime, computer addiction, search engines and settings, common teen acronyms and how to decipher them, spoofing, exploitation media, “trolling” websites, how teens are using technology to bully, applications with hidden information, media influence, character assassination, EXIF data, computer searches and much more.
The forum is at Don Juan Avila Elementary School Library, 26278 Wood Canyon Drive, Aliso Viejo.
This forum is designed for parents and/or caregivers and grandparents. Students will not be admitted to this presentation. Parents from all CUSD schools are invited to attend.
For more information, please contact Sergeant Wilkey at NWilkey@ocsd.org
TECH PE SWEATSHIRTS
If students would like purchase the new Tech PE sweatshirt they should see Mr. Binley. They come in adult sizes XS, S, M, L ,XL, and XXL. The cost is $40.00 and checks should be written to the DJAMS PE Club. Deadline for pre-orders is May 18. Sweatshirt sales will be available again in September.
JUICE IT UP FRIDAYS
Every Friday after school (by the office) Juice it Up will be selling smoothies for $3.00. A dollar of the proceeds comes back to DJAMS. Enjoy a smoothie on Fridays.
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.
PACKET PICK-UP FOR REGISTERED STUDENTS FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR
August 6 from 9:00 – 12:00
August 7 from 4:00 – 7:00
August 8 from 9:00 – 12:00
TENTATIVE ORIENTATION DATES /TIMES
September 3 – 9:00 – 12:00 7th and 8th graders
September 4 – 9:00 – 12:00 6th graders
On these dates you will be returning your forms from the packet you picked up. Student I.D. pictures will be taken in September on a date to be announced.
DIVA WORKSHOP INVITATION FROM ANHS:
ANHS Dance Team will be hosting its 13th Annual Diva Dance Workshop/Performance Fundraiser for grades K-8th grade on May 30th and May 31st. Dancer participants will learn a dance routine choreographed by the ANHS Dance Team on Thursday May 30th K-5 3-4:30 pm and 6-8th 4:30-6:00pm. On Friday May 31st the dancers will perform this routine at the ANHS Dance Team Spring Showcase on the ANHS Theater stage during the 6:00 pm show. Workshop is $35.00 and includes a T-shirt, dance class and opportunity to perform on stage. Registration form is attached. If interested please contact Ann Marie Desiano-ANHS Dance Team Advisor/Coach acdesiano@capousd.org General Tickets to the show are $5.00. Hope to see you there!
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.
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Parent Preview Dates |
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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 |
PTSA NEWS
2013-14 PTSA REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST
Theme: “Believe, Dream, Inspire”
Looking for something creative to do over the summer? Get started now on your Refection’s entry for next school year! The due date is early in the school year, so take your time over the summer and be ready to turn in your entry when school starts in the Fall!!!
DJAMS PTA encourages all students to participate in this year’s National Reflections art program. This is an opportunity for your child(ren) to have FUN and be creative. The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education. Although the Reflections Program follows a “contest” format, we emphasize having fun through artistic exploration. Students may submit an entry in any of the following six arts areas: Musical composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film/Video Production, and Literature.
For more info or to download entry forms and category rules: http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/reflections.cfm
or contact DJAMS Reflections chair person Meg Fleischman / hannahgoose@aol.com
CHECK OUT YOUR DJAMS PTSA ON FACEBOOK
That’s right, we have launched our facebook page and will be loading it with all kinds of DJAMS information and events. Stay connected with your school and PTSA via facebook!
Please follow the link and “LIKE” and “SHARE” us today
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/DJAMS-PTSA/489455637779561?fref=ts
INK RECYCLING PROGRAM
We are now collecting ink cartridges to help purchase school supplies throughout the year for our Broncos! Local businesses and neighbors are a great resource for extra cartridges. The collection box is in the front office thru June and right outside the office all summer long! Please continue to bring your cartridges this summer so we can start next year off with new supplies.
