DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Principal: Chris Carter
September 2010
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Dear Parents,
Thanks to all of you who attended Back to School Night. It was a great success for all. For those of you who were unable to make it, Edline is your best link to your child’s classroom information. Please call the office if you have not yet obtained your activation code for Edline.
MAGAZINE DRIVE
Thanks to all of our students and families for supporting DJAMS. We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s hard work. We’ve met our goal of $100,000 and are still counting!!!! A special thanks goes to our wonderful ASB students, our incredible Activities Director Kirschel Vollebregt, and our dedicated parent volunteers. Our students had a great time with all of the events that coincided with the sale. Our net profits this year will enable us to support academic competitions, fund lunchtime sports, increase technology, provide our students with fun activities, host exciting dances, and enhance our rewards program for students.
HOMEWORK CLUB
We are happy to announce that DJAMS will again be offering Homework Club beginning Monday, September 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Any students who arrive on campus before 8:15 a.m. must report to Homework Club. The only exception will be for our zero period P.E. students who arrive at 7:38 a.m. There will be a flyer posted in classrooms giving the location and teacher for each day. Please remember that on Thursday there will not be Homework Club and students may not enter campus until 9:30 a.m.
Listed below are the following teachers and locations for Homework Club:
Monday: Mrs. Cox, Room 705
Tuesday: Mrs. Arsala, Room 902
Wednesday: Mr. Waterman, Room 806
Friday: Ms. Arambula, Room 707
SAFETY
If your child is walking to and/or from school, please insure they stay on the sidewalk, use all crosswalks, never run into the street and never jaywalk. We appreciate your help in reinforcing the safety of our students.
LIBRARY NEWS
All students have received their textbooks for the school year. Please check all books for current damages. Any questionable books should be brought to Ms. Norris for examination. The deadline is September 30.
YEARBOOK SALES
Yearbooks will be sold on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 28 and 29, in the Quad before school and at lunch. They are still $35 but the price will go up after this sale. Checks need to be made out to DJAMS.
Stacey Olson
Yearbook/Pre-Algebra/MSM
seolson@capousd.org
DJAMS TURKEY TROT
The Turkey Trot is just around the corner. This year’s off-campus run will be held on Thursday, November 18. If you or your place of business would be interested in making a merchandise or cash donation to this fundraiser, please contact Mr. Binley at: jjbinley@capousd.org or at 949-362-0348.
PARENTS OF ENGLISH LEARNERS
Our district is required by California State Law to form an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) in each school to serve our English Learners.
This committee, comprised of parents, would meet approximately four times a year to discuss the needs of English Learners at our school. Committee members would propose solutions, which would then be taken to the meetings at the District level (DELAC). In this way we can better serve students by having knowledge of their particular needs.
We would like you to consider serving on this committee. If you are interested, please contact Peter Neeve: pjneeve@capousd.org. Thank you for taking the time to support your child and our school.
Peter Neeve
ELD Advisor
DJAMS SERVICE AWARD BRONCO PRIDE
Many students have shown interest in DJAMS community service program, Bronco Pride. The awards will recognize both academic accomplishments as well as school and community service efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for your son’s and daughter’s achievements to be recognized. We would hope that all parents encourage their sons/daughters to get involved in the “Bronco Pride” awards. Students are getting involved at school and community by adopting a planter, helping in the library, assisting teachers, and tutoring. If you have any questions or comments about the awards please contact Mrs.Balogh.
Animal Lovers Who Need Bronco Pride Service Hours: If you have a love for animals, volunteering at the Orange County Pet Adoption Center might be for you. Junior volunteers will have real responsibility for the well-being of animals and day-to-day operations. Students can earn Bronco Pride community service credit for their hours, while helping with the following activities: Dog Walking, House-Training, Supervising Play Groups, Laundry and Cleaning, Planning our Grand Opening, In-Store Events, Media Events. If you’re interested, please email Michelle Balogh at mmbalogh@capousd.org for more information.
DJAMS JOINS MyCokeRewards FOR SCHOOLS
Here’s an easy way for our school to get rewarded with MyCokeRewards for Schools. Your donations will go towards educational resources that help our students learn, play and have fun. As you enjoy your favorite Coca Cola beverages, don’t forget about the codes. If you have a MyCokeRewards account, enter the codes online to get points and donate them to our school. If you don’t already have an account, it’s easy to set one up. If you don’t want to bother with an account, but still want to help our school, you can bring the codes from specially marked packages or bottles of Coca Cola products to Mr. McCoy in Room 908. Thanks for your support!
Click here to view a PDF that explains how the program works:
http://www.edline.net/pages/DJAMS/News/DJAMS_joins_MyCokeRewards_for_
Click here to go directly to the DJAMS page of the MyCokeRewards for Schools website:
http://www.mycokerewards.com/schoolDetails.do?id=1056732947&x=58&y=15
If the above links don’t quite work, you can learn more on the main page of the DJAMS website.
Further questions can be directed to Mr. McCoy at mamccoy@capousd.org. Thanks again!
WEIGHT TRAINING CLASS OFFERED
Mr. Binley’s first session of weight training is beginning after school on Monday, October 4. Interested students should see Mr. Binley for further details.
DJAMS WE ROCK MARATHON PROGRAM
The DJAMS We ROCK 2010-11 season is about to begin! Students interested in training for a marathon please join us. The first practice is Monday, September 27. The team will meet at 3:30 p.m. at the lunch tables near the PE lockers. You must bring a parent-signed waiver and come dressed to run. We ROCK forms are available in the front office. If you would like forms e-mailed to your home, please send a request to djamswerock@gmail.com. An informational parent meeting about the We ROCK program is scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the DJAMS MPR.
DATES TO REMEMBER
November 5 End of First Quarter
November 11 Veterans Day Holiday – No School
November 12 Fall Recess – No School
November 22-26 Thanksgiving Recess – No School
December 20-31 Winter Recess
