DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DJAMS NEWS
Principal: Chris Carter
March 12, 2009
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR 8TH GRADERS
Tuesday, March 24 Aliso Niguel High School counselors present registration materials in the Library
Wednesday, March 25 8th Grade Parent Night at Aliso Niguel High School Gym, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, March 30 Aliso Niguel High School registration forms due to DJAMS counselors
ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL WALK-IN SESSIONS FOR 8TH GRADE PARENTS
8th grade parents will have the opportunity to meet one on one with an ANHS academic advisor to ask all questions and discuss necessary steps to create an easy transition into high school. No appointments necessary.
Where: ANHS Library
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dates: Mondays, April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, and June 15
ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR., IS COMING TO DJAMS!
Drama students are gearing up for their next performance — Disneyland’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.! You won’t want to miss this fun night of music, dance, and color! Shows will be held on March 25, 26, and 27, at 6:00 p.m., in the MPR. Tickets are $5 at the door. Hope to see you there!
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AREA CONCERT
DJAMS Instrumental Music Department will be performing at the Area Concert at Aliso Niguel High School on Tuesday, March 24. The orchestra concert is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. and the band concert is scheduled to start at 7:30 – 7:45 p.m. All DJAMS band and orchestra students will be performing at this concert.
CONGRATULATIONS HONOR CHOIR
Congratulations to our students who represented DJAMS in the District Middle School Honor Choir on Monday, March 2. The students are: April Cornelius, Frida Orihuela (8th grade); Ashley Walker (7th grade), & Jordan Hans (6th grade). Great job, singers!
PAL NEWS
For the month of March, PAL will be conducting the homeroom competition “March Tabness.” Until March 27, homerooms will collect as many aluminum tabs from soda and soup cans as they can and turn them into their homeroom teachers. The top three contributing homerooms will receive a prize. All tabs get recycled at the Ronald McDonald House where proceeds go towards family housing for sick or terminally ill children during hospitalization. Please help with this important cause.
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DJAMS SERVICE AWARD – BRONCO PRIDE
Over forty students have shown interest in DJAMS new community service program, Bronco Pride. The awards will recognize both academic accomplishments as well as school and community service efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for your sons and daughters achievements to be recognized. We would hope that all parents encourage their sons/daughters to get involved in the “Bronco Pride” awards. Students are getting involved at school by adopting a planter, helping in the library, assisting teachers, and tutoring. If you have any questions or comments about the awards please contact, Mrs. Burdette, the Assistant Principal at Don Juan Avila Middle School or Mrs.Balogh. Applications due April 27, 2009.
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 12 Bronco Pride Student Info Meeting – 6th Grade Lunch, Room 701; 7th/8th Grade Lunch, Room 703
March 12 PTSA Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Library
March 13 Pi Day
March 16 ANHS Pep Squad Visits @ 7th/8th Grade Lunch
March 24 ANHS Counselors Visit to Present Registration Materials at DJAMS
March 24 Instrumental Music Area Concert @ Aliso Niguel High School
March 25 8th Grade Parent Night @ ANHS Gym, 6:30 p.m.
March 25 Pep Squad Parent Meeting @ ANHS Library, 8:00 p.m.
March 25, 26, 27 Alice in Wonderland, Jr., Drama Performance, 6 p.m., MPR
March 28 Academic Pentathlon
March 30 ANHS Registration Forms Due Back to DJAMS Counselors
April 6-10 Spring Recess – No School
April 22 Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night, 6:30 p.m., DJAMS MPR
April 27 Applications for Bronco Pride Awards Due
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
