DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DJAMS NEWS
Principal: Chris Carter
January 29, 2009
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DJAMS TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to DJAMS’ Teacher of the Year, Ms. Mandy Berndt! Ms. Berndt came to DJAMS in 2005. She teaches 8th grade English and is our PAL Advisor. Ms. Berndt and her kids created our Bronco Store. She is part of the EBS Team, coordinates our Talent Show, and does so much more for our school. Ms. Berndt even ran with SRLA last year. She is definitely a deserving Teacher of the Year! Thanks for all you do, Ms. Berndt!
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
There will be no school for students on Friday, January 30. Teachers will be busy wrapping up the end of the first semester.
DJAMS ANNUAL SPELLING BEE
DJAMS’ 8th Annual Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday, February 5, at 10:00 a.m., in the MPR. The top 10 spellers from this round will go to the county-wide written round on Monday, February 23. Then, on Monday, March 2, the county-wide oral round will take place. Good luck to all of our wonderful spellers!!
2009 DJAMS TALENT SHOW
Student auditions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3rd and 4th, after school. Students will be performing at the annual Talent Show on Thursday, February 26, in the MPR, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.
SRLA
Our SLRA team is training hard to be ready for the LA Marathon which has been rescheduled to Monday, May 25, 2009, Memorial Day. On February 8, the team will be running in the Chinatown Firecracker 10k. On April 19, they will be running in the 18 mile Hansen Dam Friendship Run. They are all working hard and doing a great job, even when they have had to run in the rain! Good luck runners!
NEW CUSD COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES
New CUSD Community Education classes begin in February. Don’t delay, sign up today! Next week join us for a free adult “try it you’ll like it class.”
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Tap Dance, 2/2, Monday, 6:00 pm @ DJAMS, room 817
Tai Chi, 2/2, Monday, 7:00 pm @ Niguel Hills MS, blue commons
Early Riser Boot Camp, 2/3, Tuesday, 5:30 am (yes AM) @ Niguel Hills MS
African Drumming, 2/3, Tuesday, 6:30 pm @ DJAMS MPR
Yoga, 2/3, Tuesday, 7:00pm @ DJAMS 817
Writing Your Memoirs, 2/3, Tuesday, 7:00 pm @ Upper Campus 6
Belly Dance, 2/4, Wednesday, 6:30 pm @ DJAMS 817
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For directions and class descriptions go to capousd.org/adult.
CUSD employees (and their families) can receive a discount call today and ask for Brooke or Barb.
$5.00 off any class under $100
$10.00 off any class over $100
Brooke Beahm
CUSD Community Ed
489-7202
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
Capistrano Unified School District participates in the National School Lunch Program. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals if your household income is within the limits of the Federal Income Eligibility guidelines. You may submit an application at any time during the school year. It will be processed by our department and a letter sent to your home notifying you if your children qualify for meal benefits. Just download an application from our website at www.capousd.org/campus or call us at 949-234-9509 and we will mail an application to your home.
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YEARBOOK SALES – LAST GUARANTEED CHANCE!
Yearbooks will be sold on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3 and 4, before school and at lunch times in the quad. If you are not sure that you purchased a yearbook, please check the list in the front office. Yearbooks are $40, checks made out to DJAMS. This is your last chance to be guaranteed a yearbook! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Olson at seolson@capousd.org.
COLLEGE PREP NIGHT – ALISO VIEJO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Meeting College Entrance Requirements – What Middle School Parents Need to Know – Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Aliso Viejo Middle School. The PTSA’s at both DJAMS and AVMS are working in partnership with school administration to bring you important information at College Prep Night. Presentation by former CUSD high school curriculum expert Patrick Levens. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending this educational event.
CUSD OPEN ENROLLMENT 2009/2010
The 2009/10 Open Enrollment timeline has been established and is as follows:
· February 9, 2009 – Open Enrollment Applications and Brochures available
· February 11, 2009, 6:00 pm., Board Room – Open Enrollment Parent Information Meeting
· February 11-12, 2009 – School Visitation Days for schools in the Limited Space and One-to-One Categories only
· February 17-20, 2009 Open Enrollment Application Submission Period
· April 3, 2009 – Parent Notification begins
INCOMING 6TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT AT DJAMS
Parents of incoming 6th grade students are invited to attend DJAMS annual Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the MPR. AAA/GATE Parent Meeting will be held from 6:00-6:30 p.m. before the main presentation.
ONGOING WEIGHT TRAINING CLASS
It’s never too late for students to join Mr. Binley’s weight training session. Classes are held from 3:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, in our DJAMS Weight Room. This class is designed for all 7th and 8th graders interested in beginning weight training. To register for this class or other classes offered through Capistrano Community Education, please log on to www.capousd.org/adult or call 489-7202. Feel free to contact Mr. Binley if you have any questions regarding the class.
DATES TO REMEMBER
January 29 End of First Semester
January 30 No School/Student Holiday/First Semester Wrap-up Activities
February 2 Second Semester Begins
February 4 7th/8th Grade Band Performs at Disneyland
February 10 7th/8th Grade Orchestra Performs at Disneyland
February 11 PTSA Domino Pizza Night Fundraiser
February 11 College Prep Night @ AVMS, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Focus on High School Requirements A-G)
February 13 Lincoln Day, Legal Holiday
February 16 Washington Day, Legal Holiday
February 26 Talent Show
March 12 PTSA Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Library
March 13 Pi Day
April 6-10 Spring Recess – No School
April 22 Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night, 6:30 p.m., MPR
May 14 PTSA Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Library
May 20 Open House, 6:30 p.m.
May 25 Memorial Day, Legal Holiday
May 25 SRLA Team Runs the L.A. Marathon
June 18 Last Day of School
