DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DJAMS NEWS
Principal: Chris Carter
February 5, 2009
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DJAMS ANNUAL SPELLING BEE
DJAMS’ 8th Annual Spelling Bee was held this morning in the MPR. Congratulations to our outstanding spellers:
1st Place: Brianna Kim
2nd Place: Jasmin Gonzales
3rd Place: Nour Alhariri and Hunter Ossola
Our winners have been invited to the next level which is the Orange County written round held at the Orange County Department of Education on Monday, February 23. On Monday, March 2, winners from the previous level will be invited to the county-wide oral round. Good luck to all participants!
COLLEGE PREP NIGHT AT AVMS
Parents, we hope you will join us for an informative presentation by former CUSD Executive Director Patrick Levens, on Wednesday, February 11, at Aliso Viejo Middle School. Mr. Levens will be covering the following topics:
o Middle School preparation for high school
o High School courses and selection
o A – G Requirements – their relationship to your college placement and other options
This program begins at 7:00 p.m. in the multi purpose room at Aliso Viejo Middle School. All parents of 7th and 8th grade students at Aliso Viejo Middle School, Don Juan Avila Middle School, and Niguel Hills Middle School are invited to attend.
DJAMS CHESS TOURNAMENT
DJAMS Chess Tournament will begin on Monday, February 9, in the library during lunch. Student sign up sheets are in the library.
ART NEWS
Twenty-one DJAMS proud artists have their artwork on display at Laguna Coffee Company for the month of February. The showing is at 1050 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach. ( 949-494-6901) Congratulations artists!
SPECIAL NOTE TO HISTORY DAY COMPETITORS
History Day competitors: Please return your permission forms to your social science teachers as soon as possible. No fees required. Thanks!
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AND MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Due to Lincoln and Washington Day Holidays, there will be no school on Friday, February 13 and Monday, February 16.
2009 DJAMS TALENT SHOW
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming DJAMS’ Talent Show on Thursday, February 26, in the MPR, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you here! Tickets are $5.
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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. On-line class registration is available now through Capistrano Community Education, at: 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
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, 6:00–7:00 p.m., MPR
March 12 PTSA Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Library
March 13 Pi Day
March 28 Academic Pentathlon
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
