DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DJAMS NEWS
Principal: Chris Carter
February 12, 2009
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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. We hope you enjoy a nice four-day weekend and we’ll see students back at school on Tuesday, February 17.
DJAMS CHESS TOURNAMENT
DJAMS Chess Tournament has been rescheduled to Monday, February 17, in the library during lunch. Student sign up sheets are in the library.
BAND AND ORCHESTRA CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to both the DJAMS Band and Orchestra for great performances at the Community Arts Showcase in Disneyland this past week.
Congratulations to the DJAMS students in the CUSD Honor Band and Orchestra:
Middle School Orchestra:
Ryan Song,Jasmine Lee,Taiki Shirai,Sarah Lee,Middle School Band:Riley Sims,Matt Reiser,Jalen Walker,Michael Balcewicz,Michael Choi,Eric Evans,6th Grade Honor Band:Lindsey Narkchareon,Daniel Ines,JJ Jelnick,Andre Nguyen,Ji-Hong Sohn,Kaden Harrell ,
6th Grade Honor Orchestra:Alex Yoon,Danny Kim,Terry Kim,Kelly Chang,Jason Lin,Linda Price
PAL UPDATE
PAL will be supporting “Rare Disease Day.” After school on Friday, February 27, Smoothie King will be outside selling smoothies for students, parents, and staff. Proceeds will go to The Project, a charity for this important cause. For more information on this organization, please visit http://www.theprojectcharity.org.
CUSD BUDGET UPDATE
As you are probably aware, CUSD staff and trustees are working together to identify approximately $38 million in cuts, including $15.5 million in mid-year cuts and $22.5 million in cuts going into the 2009-2010 school year. In an effort to gather input from parents, community members, and staff, we have created an online survey which can be accessed at:
http://elisten.capousd.org/surveys/CommunityInput/comminput.html
We highly encourage CUSD constituents to submit your thoughts and ideas for consideration and thank you in advance for your time. We truly value your input.
PREVIOUS NEWS
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.
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 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
SPECIAL EDUCATION – FREE TRAINING SESSIONS OFFERED
Disability Rights California
(Formerly Protection & Advocacy, Inc.)
In Conjunction with the Capistrano Community Advisory Committee
Presents:
Special Education, You Can Do It!
3 Free Training Sessions on Special Education
SESSION 1 / March 5, 6-8 p.m.: “What is Special Education?” and “Eligibility and Assessments”
SESSION 2 / March 12, 6-8 p.m.: “Demystifying the IEP process”
SESSION 3 / March 19, 6-8 p.m.: “Ongoing Advocacy
Discipline, Due Process, Compliance Complaints”
Kinoshita Elementary School
2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Come to all sessions or any sessions of your choice!
Materials, parking, and refreshments will be provided!
If you need accommodations, parking, or interpreters please call
at least one week before each training
RSVP – 619-239-7861
