Aliso Viejo Middle School
AVMS News
10/12/13
111 Park Avenue, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, (949) 831-2622
Principal: Jennifer Smalley
School Website: http://avms-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/
PTSA Website http://www.avmsptsa.org/
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING AVMS OTBN! On the Border Night was a great success! Thanks to all the falcon families that came out to support our school. It was a fun night!
THE ROBOTS ARE COMING! THE ROBOTS ARE COMING! If you have an interest in robotics you should come to the robotics team meeting. Last year the AVMS robotics team placed 23rd out of 78 teams in the World Robotics Championships. This year we are looking to do even better with 3 teams. The information meeting will be Tuesday October 15th at lunch in room 501. Mark your calendar now.
LIBRARY PAINTED PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST Paint and decorate a pumpkin as your favorite book character and win a prize! All participants will be put in a random drawing for a $20 Barnes and Noble Gift Card (One winner per Grade). Attached is a flyer with more details.
Rules:
1. No Carved Pumpkins.
2. Painted and Decorated Pumpkins Only.
3. Must Be A Character From A Book.
4. All Pumpkins Due by Oct. 24th but you can submit your pumpkin earlier to the library.
DUE TOMORROW – NEED A HOLIDAY PHOTO – JACK RANDALL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDRAISER Support Aliso Viejo Middle School and gain beautiful family portraits! When you sign up for our fundraiser, 100% of your session fee and qualifying percentage of net studio profits are donated to AVMS! Attached is the flyer. Turn in flyers to Mrs. Thomas in the front office. Due by October 11th.
SPADE SHOVEL DONATION NEEDED We are hopeful a falcon family has an extra spade shovel that they could donate to the AVMS garden. Please contact Mrs. Ortiz if you have one to donate at ciortiz@capousd.org We are also looking for donations of Lowe’s cards to use to purchase a tree and plants. Thank you!
FALCON SERVICE AWARDS – ADOPT A SCHOOL PLANTER One way to earn 10 service hours is to adopt a school planter for the entire school year! It’s fun and easy. This year we are limiting each planter to only 2 students. Please see Mr. Hauser to sign up for your planter or to get more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HALLOWEEN DANCE DECORATING We’re using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activities; here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click the link you would like to volunteer for and it will go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot:
AVMS Dance Decorating Volunteers (Oct. 22-24, 2013)
Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/1TpsjB
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots – VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
Many thanks! Mindy Frosto-Swank, AVMS Volunteer Coordinator mindyfs@hotmail.com
FALCON SHOUT-OUTS Does someone you know have a birthday coming up? A big game? Did they accomplish a goal? You can order a customizable message for our digital marquee to commemorate the event! Marquee messages:
- May have 4 lines with 22 characters (letters, punctuation, and spaces included) each.
- May be customized with the following options: text color, text outline, text effect, and background
- Must be submitted and paid for one week prior to the message being displayed. Cash or checks should be delivered to the front office attached to your order form. Please print out your order form before hitting the “SUBMIT” button. Visit this link to order your shout out: http://avms-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/shoutouts
RECYCLING THURSDAYS * FILL THE BIN We receive about $1000 every time we fill the bin. Collection is from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM on Thursdays. Bring your PLASTIC BOTTLES, ALUMINUM CANS to the grey Recycling Bin located at the far end of the parking lot. Just pull up in front of the bin and we will unload your car.
Rules: NO Glass; plastic water bottles and aluminum cans only; must have the CA cash code on them; tape a sign on your bag with your Name and 1st period Teacher; drop off at the Recycling Bin; have your bag weighed and recorded by AVMS students.
Rewards: Each semester top contributors will receive rewards as well as weekly rewards for all contributors (front of the line pass, free wheel spin and more).
We are still in need of parent volunteers on a rotating schedule. Commitment is only 1 hour 1 time a month (9-10am Thursdays) if we get 4 parents. Please email amanda@atmerit.com if you can help.
This week’s top students were:
David Baylor 6.8 lbs
Salim Tarazi 3.5 lbs
Nikki Gaivian 2.8 lbs
Andy Shulman 2.5 lbs
Jiin Kim 2.14 lbs
Daryn Gillian 2.1 lbs
Michael Lee-Epstein 2.0 lbs
SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESENTATION ON 10-29-13 AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE There will be a free parent training on Tuesday October 29, 2013 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm in the District Office Board Room at 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. The presentation “How to Organize your Child’s IEP Binder” is hosted the Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC). All participants will receive a three-ring binder and instructions to guide them in maintaining their child’s special education records. Adults only please. For additional information regarding this training please contact the CAC at CapoCAC@gmail.com
DON JUAN AVILA ELEMENTARY PTA PRESENTS “ANNUAL BOO BASH CARNIVAL” Friday, October 25th from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm; 26278 Wood Canyon Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA92656. Rides, Rides, Rides, inflatable’s, games, face painting, balloon animals, crazy hair painting and much more! Food Stands By: Z Pizza, Dairy Queen, Chick-Fil-A, Tacos & Co, Front Porch Pops & our own Snack Shack. Don’t forget to visit our Pumpkin Patch too!! Tickets available at the Entrance.
PREVIOUS NEWS
HAVE YOU HAD OR DO YOU HAVE A HEROIC AVMS TEACHER? The OC Register is profiling a heroic Orange County teacher each week. The teacher selected is awarded $500 towards the purchase of school supplies. Click here to learn more: http://www2.ocregister.com/classroomheroes/
BOX TOPS – Keep clipping those box tops and turn in to your social science teacher. Every ten = a front of the line pass.
AVMS ROBOTICS TEAM SEEKING SPONSORS The robots are coming! The robots are coming! Last year AVMS’s robotics club placed 23rd at the World Robotics Championships and now robotics is a year-long elective at AVMS. This year AVMS will be putting two robotics teams together to compete in the REC-VEX IQ Add it Up challenge. Student teams will design and build a robot that attempts to maximize their points during the challenge and attempt to qualify for the World Robotics Championship in Anaheim this spring. Do you know of a STEM company that might be interested in sponsoring one of our teams? If so please contact Mr. Groothuis at mdgroothuis@capousd.org.
PTSA REFLECTIONS Does your student have artistic talent? Then urge him or her to participate in the 2013 PTSA Reflections art program! The categories include literature, photography, visual arts, musical composition, dance choreography and film production, and this year’s theme is “Believe, Dream, Inspire.” Details and forms are available in the front office or at www.avmsptsa.org under PTA programs and Reflections. Entries are due in the front office by 3:30pm Fri., Oct. 18 for judging and awards. Winning entries move on to district judging. Any questions? Email Angela Geiser at anggeiser@yahoo.com.
INK AND TONER CARTRIDGE RECYCLING AVMS is recycling used ink cartridges and toner cartridges. There is a box in the front office where you may place used cartridges.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
October 11 Last Day to Sign-Up for Jack Randall Photo Fundraiser
October 11 Last Day for Online Book Fair
October 15 Robotics Team Informational Meeting @ Lunch in Room 501
October 18 Reflections Contest Due Date – All Entries Must Be Submitted by 3:30 PM
October 18-28 Boo Gram Sales
October 25 Halloween Dance for 7th and 8th Graders 3:30 – 5:00, MPR
November 1 No School for Students
November 5 Cookie Dough Pick-Up and Prize Collection
November 6 Romeo Cucina Restaurant Night 4-10 pm
November 11 Veteran’s Day Holiday – No School for Students
November 18-22 Spirit Week
November 25-29 Thanksgiving Recess
Jennifer Smalley
Principal
Aliso Viejo Middle School
