As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, Disneyland Resort announced two innovative environmental initiatives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The Resort has begun using compressed natural gas to fuel its guest trams and recycled cooking oil to power its Disneyland Railroad steam trains and Mark Twain riverboat.
ANHS Fundraisers – Delicious Food Involved….
Hello Wolverines and Supporters,
This is just a reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10 from 4 – 9 p.m. there will be an Aliso Niguel ASB fundraiser at Cosmo’s off of Aliso Creek. Everyone loves Italian food, so please support us and eat at Cosmo’s on Tuesday.
Our next fundraiser will be at Rubio’s on Monday, February 23 from 3 – 9 p.m. Our March fundraisers will be Cold Stone on Monday, March 9, from 1 – 9 p.m. and Sharky’s on Tuesday, March 31. Please remember that the money raised goes toward making school activities better. So please go, eat, and have fun! Thank you.
Evi Hayhurst
Commissioner of Marketing
Aliso Niguel High School
evi.hayhurst@yahoo.com
South County Outreach Food Drive at ANHS
South County Outreach Food Drive at ANHS
http://www.saddlebackoutreach.org/
Second Semester Back to School Night Edition
A Can a Kid: that’s all we suggest
Back to School Night Tues 2/17
and during the week
Tuesday through Thursday
2/17-2/19
Please donate one item:*
Canned meat, tuna, fruits and vegetables
Canned beans, soups, chili
Peanut butter and jelly
Pasta, pasta sauce, macaroni and cheese
Cold cereal
Drop off donations at the main office or your first period teacher
Sponsored by Coordinated Science II
Ms. Brown, Rm 708
*more than one item will be gladly accepted J
DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL Events
DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DJAMS NEWS
Principal: Chris Carter
February 9, 2009
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Dear Parents,
We have two very important events coming up this Wednesday, February 11. First off is our PTSA Domino’s Pizza Night Fundraiser. DJAMS will receive credit for every pizza sold on Wednesday, February 11! We hope you’ll take advantage of this “dough raising” effort to support DJAMS. Families may dine in or take out at the Aliso Viejo Domino’s, located at 27131 Aliso Creek Road. Flyers are available in the office, but not necessary to obtain credit for our school. Please tell your neighbors and friends about Domino’s Pizza Night!
Now, after you’ve filled up on pizza Wednesday, parents will want to head over to AVMS for the second important event – College Prep Night. Don Juan Avila Middle School, Aliso Viejo Middle School, and Niguel Hills Middle School have partnered to present:
Meeting College Entrance Requirements
What Middle School Parents Need to Know
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Aliso Viejo Middle School Multi-Purpose Room
(Parents only, please)
The parents of current 7th and 8th grade students from Don Juan Avila Middle School, Aliso Viejo Middle School, and Niguel Hills Middle School, are invited to attend this important parent education event. Patrick Levens, CUSD Executive Director Emeritus and high school curriculum expert, will discuss:
· Middle School Preparation
· High School Course Selection
· University “A-G” Entrance Requirements
· College Placement and other Options
Aliso Viejo Middle School is located at:
111 Park Ave., Aliso Viejo
School Office – 831-2622
Directions to Aliso Viejo Middle School from Town Center
Left on Aliso Creek Road.
Right on Windsong, (Street just before Aliso Viejo Parkway)
Right on Cedarbrook.
Left on Park.
AVMS is located on the Right, at the end of the street.
The Multi-Purpose Room is located behind the Office; walk toward the lunch tables.
The parking lot is fairly large but as always, carpooling is encouraged.
Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you at either or both events!
ANHS Elections
ANHS Community
The Aliso Niguel High School Associated Student Body is having its final ASB Interest Meeting for the elected positions on ASB for the 09 – 10 school year tomorrow, Tuesday, during tutorial in the ASB office. Students who do not attend an ASB Interest Meeting will not be allowed to run for elected office. Please relay the information regarding this meeting to students who may be interested in participating in planning events at the school and building school pride.
ASB begins the officer selection process with the election of the executive council and class president positions listed below. The elected officer positions are:
ASB President
ASB Vice President
ASB Secretary
ASB Treasurer
Senior Class President
Junior Class President
Sophomore Class President
ASB would appreciate you encouraging your best and brightest students to run for an elected position in ASB or applying for one of the appointed positions. You can tell those students to come by the ASB office tomorrow, Tuesday, for the meeting for more information.
ASB appreciates and values your participation in the election process. It is our goal to continue to build a quality program at the school. The quality of the students involved in ASB directly impacts the quality of the ASB program.
Feel free to contact the activities director for further information regarding ASB elections.
Eric Paulsen
Activities Director
Aliso Niguel High School
28000 Wolverine Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone: (949) 831-5590, ext 624
Fax: (949) 643-9546
Two Hot and Sour Soup Recipes
Classic Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006
Submitted By Rita A.
Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Far East Hot & Spicy
Cook Time1 hr 20 min
Level
Intermediate
Yield
about 2 1/2 quarts soup; 8 servings
CloseTimes:Prep15 min Inactive Prep– Cook1 hr 20 min Total:1 hr 35 min
Ingredients
2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
10 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons wesson oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1/4 pound very thinly sliced and julienned pork loin or tenderloin
6 to 8 ounces tofu, cubed or crumbled
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons mushroom flavored soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Hot chile oil, for drizzling
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
Directions
Combine shiitake mushrooms and 3 cups of the chicken stock in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let stand until mushrooms are tender and broth is flavorful, about 30 minutes. Remove mushrooms and discard stems. Thinly slice caps and reserve. Strain broth through a fine mesh sieve, combine with the remaining chicken stock and set aside.
In a medium saucepan heat the vegetable oil and, when hot, add the ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper; cook for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the chicken stock and reserved shiitakes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes. Add the pork and tofu and stir to combine. In a small bowl or cup, combine the lime juice and cornstarch and stir until smooth. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the hot soup and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and serve the soup, drizzled with hot chile oil, to taste, and garnished with some of the sliced scallions.
Best Hot & Sour Soup
SERVES 8
Ingredients
2 quarts chicken broth
2 ounces dried mushrooms
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon red chili paste ( optional )
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots
1/4 lb firm tofu, drained and sliced into thin strips
1/4 lb uncooked pork tenderloin, sliced thin
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 large egg, beaten with a tiny bit of water
3 tablespoons oil
green onion, chopped for garnish
Directions
1 Reconstitute mushrooms in water according to package directions.
2 Heat oil in wok or large pot.
3 Add ginger, chile paste and pork, cook for about two minute.
4 Add bamboo shoots, and mushrooms, cook for 1 minute.
5 In a bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, salt, pepper and sugar and
6 pour into wok or Dutch Oven.
7 Add chicken stock, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minute.
8 Add tofu and cook another 3-5 minute.
9 Mix cornstarch and water and add to soup and cook until thickened.
Stir soup in one direction to get current going then add beaten egg,
Garnish with Green Onions, enjoy.
For other Hot and Sour Recipes and Demonstrations – Google Hot and Sour Soup
2009-2010 Kindergarten Registration
2009-2010 Kindergarten Registration
DANA POINT – R. H. Dana Elementary School welcomes new kindergarten parents of students who will enter school in the fall of 2009. Students entering kindergarten in the fall must be five years old on or before December 2, 2009 and live in R. H. Dana’s attendance area. An informational meeting will take place at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 19 in the R. H. Dana Elementary School multipurpose room. Parents and incoming kindergarteners are invited to attend. Registration packets will be available at that time in the school office. Two proofs of residency are required to pick up a registration packet. This can be a utility bill and escrow document or a lease agreement.
Parents will be given an overview of the kindergarten program, meet the PTA and, obtain registration packets for the upcoming school year.
For more information, contact Christina Portillo, Principal at R. H. Dana Elementary School at 496-5784.
San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association Presents Annual Taste of San Juan
San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association Presents Annual Taste of San Juan
WHAT: The Taste of San Juan is the kick-off celebration for the 2009
Fiesta de las Golondrinas events which includes the 51st
Swallows’ Day Parade on March 21st. Over twenty local
restaurants will present their finest cuisine samples in a lively
atmosphere with country western music, dancing and no host bar.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: El Adobe Restaurant
31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
TICKETS: $20.00 includes admission and food tastings; No host bar
BACKGROUND: The annual Taste of San Juan is the major fundraiser for the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. Funds are used to present a variety of community events throughout the year including the annual Swallows’ Day Parade.
RESTAURANTS: Dolce Monachellis, Vintage Steak House, Bad to the Bone BBQ, O’Neill’s Bar & Grill, El Adobe de Capistrano, El Molino de Oro, L’Hirondelle, Marie Calendar’s Restaurant, Mollies Famous Café, Sarducci’s Capistrano Depot, Sundried Tomato Café, Thai One On, Skimmers and Steer Crazy International BBQ and Grill.
TICKETS: Call the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce at 949.493.4700 for advance ticket sales. For more event information, contact the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association at 949.493.1976 or visit www.swallowsparade.org.
F. Bailey AV Corpus Christi
February 7-8, 2009
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Job 7:1-7 First Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39
This week presents an interesting and diverse selection of readings. In the Book of Job, we hear within the STORY (remember, this is not a historically real episode) of Job’s lament at the things that have befallen him….of course we do not hear God’s supposed response to Job, which is basically, ‘get over it and get on with your life!’ In Paul’s continuing first letter to the people of Corinth he speaks of ‘doing whatever he has to do’ in order for people to experience the Gospel he received from Jesus. The Gospel of Mark has a tantalizing reminder that Peter (as in St. Peter) was married…sort of makes us wonder why we never heard anything about Mrs. Simon Peter…or what happened to her when Peter was later crucified in Rome? The line that jumps out however is when the apostles say to Jesus, somewhat in frustration….‘Everyone is looking for you.’ Which raises the question of ‘why were the crowds looking for Jesus?’ Were they looking for a quick cure from a disease? Did they want to bask in his presence and collect the equivalent of his autograph? Did they want something from him? Was there anyone who simply wanted to soak up what Jesus was saying and get to know him better? Which leads us to the next obvious question…why are WE here today? In coming to Mass, why are we here? Do we want something from Jesus? If so…what are we perhaps willing to give Jesus in exchange? Are we only interested in what Jesus can do for us…or are we interested in getting to know him on a personal level, to enter into the unfathomable mystery of a ‘conversation’ with God?
Thank you for joining with our Corpus Christi Community this weekend as we move into the ‘shortest month’ of the year. While our BIG PSA pitch was a couple of weeks ago, we are still accepting/collecting pledges from those who either needed more time to consider an appropriate pledge amount or who simply misplaced their envelope. In mid month we will start to send out our ‘Hello…where are you?’ letters to those from whom we have not heard. So…please, if you have yet to pledge…please do so promptly! The Bulletin has information worthy of your attention, especially with the approach of Lent…preceded by our Mardi Gras Food Fair…please take a Bulletin home with you. As we enter this last FULL month of winter, remember, you are loved. FKB
Council honors high school band, youth volunteer for outstanding efforts
Council honors high school band, youth volunteer for outstanding efforts
The City Council last Wednesday honored the Aliso Niguel High School Marching Band for its impressive victory and a local volunteer who has dedicated much of her young life to giving back to others.
The Aliso Niguel High School Marching Band’s talent and zeal led to it becoming the 2008 Western Band Association Grand Champions for the combined A, AA and AAA Class.
The band competes in the Western Band Association, which hosts more than 100 of the finest marching bands in the state. The Aliso Niguel band was the highest scoring marching band in its division, making it the sweepstakes state champions.
Resident Kelly Rotstan was recently honored for her contributions to the community through the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure as its Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year.
Along with being an outstanding Aliso Niguel High School student and officer of the school’s UNICEF Club, Rotstan, 16, is also a dedicated race participant. She got involved with the organization because her great-grandmother died from breast cancer and her friend’s mother is a cancer survivor. Rotstan hopes to serve as a role model to others by working to help find a cure for breast cancer.