DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DJAMS NEWS
Principal: Chris Carter
February 19, 2009
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2009 DJAMS TALENT SHOW
This year’s annual DJAMS talent show’s theme is “A Night at the Movies!” Make sure you don’t miss this exciting show in the MPR on Thursday, February 26, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale starting Monday, February 23, during lunch for $3 or $5 at the door.
DJAMS CHESS TOURNAMENT
The annual DJAMS Chess Tournament has begun and will continue during lunchtimes in the library this week.
STAR WRITING TEST
Testing Schedule March 3rd, 2009
On Tuesday, March 3, we will be on a modified schedule with an extended testing block in the morning following homeroom. Students are expected to arrive at the regular 8:45 start time and will be dismissed as usual at 3:25. During this time 8th grade students will be taking a district-wide reading assessment, 7th grade students will be taking the state mandated STAR Writing test, and 6th graders will be taking a school-wide Spring writing assessment. Please stress the importance of these tests which may determine your child’s placement for middle school and high school classes next year and help us to evaluate our academic programs. Students should remember to:
§ Get a good night’s sleep
§ Eat a healthy breakfast
§ Be at school on time
§ Bring a bottle of water and a silent reading book
GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CLASS UPDATE – from Dr. Wallace
Global Communications students are publishing portfolio web sites with links to their historical research projects. The theme of their historical research project: The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies. This project includes 5 web pages with links to their research, annotated bibliographies, and other supporting resources.
Video Production students have completed their first DVD project based on the Individual in History theme. Students have created a DVD to include their annotated bibliography, story board, and historical questions. Students spend the next week viewing the projects and providing each other constructive feedback.
COLLEGE PREP WORKSHOP OFFERED TO GIFTED STUDENTS
UC Irvine is announcing an exciting, new College Prep Workshop for academically gifted students grades 7-9! UCI Gifted Students Academy will offer workshops on the following 4 Saturdays: March 21, 28, April 18 and May 2 from 9 am to 1 pm. Workshops will focus on these important skills: Essay Development and Style, Critical Thinking Skills, Vocabulary Enhancement, and Test Taking Preparation. See the flyer and application posted on the DJAMS website or by inquiring in the office.
CUSD COMMUNITY ED UPCOMING CLASSES
Thursday Feb 26, 2009
Gardening Basics
6:00-8:00 pm Learn the Basics of Southern California gardening including plant selection, pruning, and soil amending. Water conservation will be covered along with organic gardening. Bring questions and concerns. For all gardeners.
Lobo Elementary School 200 Vista Montana San Clemente. Fee $39. Call 489-7202 to register or go to capousd.org/adult and click register here.
Room by Room
7:00-9:00 pm Step by step plan to organize any room in your home including the garage! Set goals and develop strategies to sty organized.
Lobo Elementary School 200 Vista Montana San Clemente Fee $35. Call 489-7202 to register or go to capousd.org/adult and click register here.
Saturday Feb 28
CPR
8:00-12:00 pm Class meets all OSHA requirements. Card is valid for two years. Bring a lunch.
Lobo Elementary School 200 Vista Montana San Clemente Fee $20. Plus $20 material fee. Call 489-7202 to register or go to capousd.org/adult and click register here.
First Aid
12:30-3:30 pm Class meets all OSHA requirements. Card is valid for two years. Bring a lunch.
Lobo Elementary School 200 Vista Montana San Clemente Fee $20. Plus $20 material fee. Call 489-7202 to register or go to capousd.org/adult and click register here.
Reiki Level 1
10:00-5:00 pm Ancient universal Life Force is used for healing to ease headaches, stiffness, stress, PMS or anxieties. Certificate of completion.
Lobo Elementary School 200 Vista Montana San Clemente Fee $140. Plus $20 material fee. Call 489-7202 to register or go to capousd.org/adult and click register here.
Registration for Spring classes has begun. Sign up today!!! Go to capousd.org/adult.
Brooke Beahm, Community Education Coordinator
Capistrano Unified School District
949-489-7202
PREVIOUS NEWS
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 26 Talent Show, 6:00–7:00 p.m., MPR
February 27 Smoothie King sold after school to support The Project charity (PAL)
March 3 STAR Writing Test, Modified Schedule
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
