AVMS DRAMA PRESENTS AESOP’S MUSICAL FOIBLES – LAST NIGHT IS TONIGHT!

Aliso Viejo Middle School

AVMS News

3/14/13

111 Park Avenue, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, (949) 831-2622

Principal: Jennifer Smalley

School Website: http://avms-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/

AVMS DRAMA PRESENTS AESOP’S MUSICAL FOIBLES – LAST NIGHT IS TONIGHT! Thursday, March 14^th 6 pm in the MPR. Tickets are $5.00 for students and $7.00 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at lunch or the night of the performance. Poor Aesop can hardly think straight! His mind is crowded with stories and hysterical characters. Accompanied by rock and roll music, Aesop’s fables are shared with the world, with a few twists along the way. By Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus. Lyrics by Flip Kobler Music by Dennis Poore.

RECYCLING NEWS – TOP CONTRIBUTORS

This is an easy way to help your school as well as the environment and it is easy to do. We receive about $1000 every time we fill the bin.

We collect 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 1^st period Teacher; drop off at the Recycling Bin; have your bag weighed and recorded by PAL/ASB students.

Rewards: each semester top class and contributors will receive rewards as well as weekly rewards for all contributors (front of the line pass, free wheel spin and more)

Last week’s top students were:

Sam Hougan 27 lbs

Destiney Recalde 10 lbs

Mr. McGinnis 10 lbs

Sammy Rush 6 lbs

Michael Lee-Epstein 4 lbs

This week’s top students are:

Joshua Ellis 10 lbs

Naia Runneboom 9 lbs

Arash Iranikhah 5 lbs

Gillian Okin 5 lbs

Jon Yoshihara 4 lbs

Next week I will not be able to be there to supervise the kids if anyone is available to help out just email me lindacostendorf@yahoo.com (All you need to do is show up 8:50 the kids will do the work and you are done by 9:50)

PREVIOUS NEWS

MUSICAL MILE ON SALE NOW It’s that time of the quarter! MUSIC mile is coming up on Thursday, March 21^st. This is a chance for your child to run with their iPod or MP3 player to help the P.E. department earn money for equipment replacement. If your child has already purchased the three Music Miles, then they need to bring their MP3 player on Thursday, March 21^st. If your child wants to run with music, they can pick up a permission slip in the front office and return it with the $3 to Mrs. Thomas in the front office. Wednesday, March 20^th is the last day Mrs. Thomas will be collecting money.

TRANSITION FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO ALISO VIEJO MIDDLE SCHOOL During the week of March 18-22, 2013, AVMS will be visiting our feeder schools to meet with the 5^th graders. On Thursday, March 28, 2013 AVMS will host a Parent Information Night in our Multi-Purpose room. This is a onetime event for adults.

TRANSITION FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL On Monday, March 25^th, 2013 Guidance Counselors from ANHS will be on campus to meet with our 8^th graders and give them their registration forms for next year.

On Monday, April 1st, ANHS will be presenting an information night in the ANHS gym that all 8^th grade students and their parents should plan to attend. The info night will begin at 5:00pm. All 8^th graders will be provided with an informational flyer soon.

More information about class placement criteria will be given out to students at these events. We ask that 8^th grade parents not contact the high school counselors at this time. If you have questions please e-mail either of our Academic Advisors, Mrs. Graves at sgraves@capousd.org or Ms. Westling at kwestling@capousd.org

REMINDER – SKATEBOARDS AND SCOOTERS are not allowed on campus. Students should not plan on using these as a mode of transportation to and from school.

FALCON SHOUT-OUTS NOW AVAILABLE Our new digital marquee has been installed and we are ready for your 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

JUICE IT UP TUESDAYS Juice It Up will be selling fruit smoothies after school in front of the 100 building. Smoothies cost $3 and $1 is returned back to AVMS.

BOX TOPS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE Just a reminder that our social science department collects box tops. They use the box tops to purchase classroom technology, guest speakers and more! Every ten tops earns a front of the line pass. Be sure to turn the box tops to your social science teacher and he or she will provide you with the passes.

YMCA

YMCA IS LOCATED RIGHT ON CAMPUS!

TAB: The Teen Advisor Board is comprised of teens in the YMCA program who want to design a better YMCA that will continue to be the place where teens want to go. The TAB team helps plan events, daily activities, and service learning projects. The TAB team also gives input on monthly snack, supplies, games, and electronic purchases. This is a great opportunity for your student to learn and practice leadership skills.

CLUBS: Besides offering quality programming before and after school, we also offer great clubs in the afternoons to get your teens involved. The YMCA Teen Club offers these clubs two to three times a week! We plan on adding new clubs like Service Learning and Sports Clubs! Clubs for March are Nutrition Club and Game Tournament Club!

To schedule a tour, contact Caprice Kavanaugh at (949) 360-9517 or ckavanaugh@ymcaoc.org.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR STRUCTURED CARE DURING SPRING BREAK?

The YMCA is the perfect place for your student! During the weeks of Spring and Summer Break, the YMCA Teen Club will be open on campus from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There will be planned fun activities, themed days and field trips! For more information please call Caprice Kavanaugh at 949-360-9517 or email at ckavanaugh@ymcaoc.org.

SUMMER AT THE YMCA!

For our summer program, we will now be opening up TWO YMCA Teen Club locations. We are looking to open at both Aliso Viejo Middle School and Don Juan Avila Middle School. At both locations, we have a fantastic summer planned with a full calendar of fun activities and fieldtrips! Our field trips include Knott’s Berry Farm, Saddleback Lanes, and many more fun trips! Teens will also get to participate in Special Interest Clubs and learn from some great presenters weekly!

Register before May 13^th and receive an early enrollment incentive! To schedule a tour contact Caprice Kavanaugh at (949) 360-9517 or ckavanaugh@ymcaoc.org.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

March 14 Drama Performance Aesop’s Foibles 6:00 PM in MPR

March 15 Green and Gold Day – Wear Green and Gold to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

March 18 Deadline for Talent Show Forms

March 21 Music Mile in PE Classes

March 21 PTSA Meeting 6:00 PM in Library

March 25 ANHS Comes to AVMS to Meet with 8^th Graders

March 27 On the Border Restaurant Night for Falcon Families

March 28 Incoming 6^th Grade Parent Information Night

April 1 8^th Grade Parent and Student Information Night at ANHS 5:00 PM in Gym

April 8-12 Spring Break – SCHOOL HOLIDAY

April 22 Spring Pictures