DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Principal: Chris Carter
December 2009
CONGRATULATIONS VOCAL ENSEMBLE, MADRIGALS, AND BAND
Congratulations to Vocal Ensemble, Madrigals and Band for being chosen to perform in the Disneyland Community Arts Showcase. Vocal Ensemble and Madrigals are the first ever DJAMS choirs ever to receive this special and exciting invitation. We’re very proud of all three groups!
TOYS FOR TOTS FOUNDATION
Thank you for keeping your donations coming in! Your gift of a new or gently used toy will help brighten the holidays for a needy child. Donations for all ages can be brought to homeroom teachers through December 17.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FUNDRAISERS
Community Programs Fundraisers are Free! Shop at Vons or Ralphs? See instructions below to register your club cards and every time you shop, DJAMS will earn money!
Vons/eScrip:
1. Visit www.escrip.com
For new participants, click members/supporters, “register now”
For renewing participants, click on “myescrip” and renew
2. Group Name: Don Juan Avila Middle School Group ID: 164757493
3. Register your grocery club card and debit/credit card
4. Now just shop at eScrip Merchants
Ralphs:
Ralphs will contribute up to 4% to Don Juan Avila Middle School
1. Visit www.ralphs.com/myralphs/Pages/default.aspx
2. Sign into My Rewards and choose community participant Don Juan Avila Middle School or NPO #91522
3. Visit www.ralphs.com/services/Pages/school_programs.aspx
4. Click on Sign Up for Labels for Education
eScrip Recycling:
We’ve just joined the eScrip Recycling Program. This program is FREE and provides convenient locations for collecting laser, inkjet cartridges, used cell phones, iPods and laptops while raising funds for our school. Did you know that every second of every day nine ink cartridges are thrown away? Help us turn this waste into CASH!
Please donate your cell phones, cartridges, iPods and laptops by placing them in the collection bins found at area locations throughout the school.
If you have any questions, please contact Pam Koegeboehn, Community Programs Chairperson, at pamkegs@cox.net or (949) 433-3030.
ONGOING WEIGHT TRAINING CLASS
It’s never too late to join Mr. Binley’s weight training session. Classes are held from 3:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in the Fitness Center. This class is designed for all 7th and 8th graders interested in beginning weight training. To register for this class or other classes offered through Capistrano Community Education, please log on to: http://cusd.capousd.org/adult. Feel free to contact Mr. Binley if you have any questions regarding the weight training class.
YMCA NEWS
The YMCA is now offering to waive the registration fee if you would like to sign up your child for drop in days. The YMCA provides a safe, entertaining environment for kids in all grades. We offer arts and crafts, sports, and a montage of games including Wii and two computers. We will also have two walking field trips over winter break. The rates are reasonable and you can sign up any time.
As always, the YMCA provides homework help and snack consisting of two food groups daily as well as special games and projects on “Fun Friday”. We have launched the beginning of our fabulous new clubs. They are focused around art, music, fashion, international culture, food and games!
Elizabeth Matt
Assistant Director
Don Juan Avila Middle School YMCA
949-360-9517
26278 Wood Canyon
Aliso Viejo CA
P7 (Elementary side)
TECHNOLOGY SURVEY
Attention DJAMS Students, Parents, Teachers, and Administrators! Please take a brief technology survey! Direct your web browser to:
http://www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2009/
Once there, click on the survey type that best fits you.
Select “California” for the state and start typing “Don Juan Avila Middle School” for the school.
Our school’s SECRET WORD is cusd.
LAST CHANCE! Help our school win prizes for participation!
Survey closes Friday, December 18, 2009. DON’T DELAY!
Speak Up, a national online research project facilitated by Project Tomorrow, gives individuals the opportunity to share their viewpoints about key educational issues. Each year, findings are summarized and shared with national and state policy makers. Participating schools and districts can access their data online, free-of-charge.
The bottom line is that the information we gather from you concerning technology at DJAMS will help our school and district administrators make informed decisions to better serve our students and enhance learning.
Thank you for your participation!
For more information, please email mamccoy@capousd.org.
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HOMEWORK CLUB
Does your child need a quiet place to study and receive homework assistance? If so, please have your child attend DJAMS’ Homework Club. Students may attend on a drop-in basis 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with the following teachers:
Mondays, Mr. Backal, Room 706
Tuesdays, Mr. Waterman, Room 806
Wednesdays, Ms. Nicol, Room 602
Fridays, Mrs. Arsala, Room 902
There is no Homework Club on late-start Thursdays.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Winter Choir Concert, 6:30 p.m., MPR
December 21-Jan. 1 Winter Recess – No School
January 18 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 4 End of First Semester
February 12 Lincoln Day Holiday
February 15 Washington Day Holiday
April 5-9 Spring Recess
April 16 End of Third Quarter
May 31 Memorial Day Holiday
June 23 Last Day of School
