DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Principal: Chris Carter
October 7, 2010
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CREATIVE IMAGES IN-STUDIO PICTURE MAKE UP DAY
On Tuesday, October 12, Creative Images will be holding an in-studio make up day (studio in San Clemente) for make-ups and retakes for all students who were not photographed at registration or the in-school make up days. It will be held after school from 2-5:00 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a $5 charge for all retakes. Thank you,
Creative Images
121 Ave. Cabrillo
San Clemente
(949) 498-1242
FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT
Everyone is invited to say A.L.O.H.A. (A Lifetime Of Healthy Activity) at DJAMS Family Fitness Night! Come in your best Hawaiian shirt! Come ready to move and groove for fun on Thursday, October 13, in the DJAMS MPR, 6-7:30 p.m.
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
On Monday, October 18, at 6:00 p.m., Debbie Granger, the OCDE National History Day Coordinator, will be hosting a parent-student information session regarding the National History Day Program. This meeting will be held in the multipurpose room at Don Juan Avila Middle School. This is a great opportunity for you and your child to come and hear in detail what The National History Program is all about and get useful tips on how to make this a fun and rewarding experience. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Michelle Balogh.
DJAMS RESTAURANT NIGHT AT WAHOO’S!
Come on down to Wahoo’s and support our PTSA! We are having our first restaurant night of the year on Monday, October 25, at Wahoo’s in the Aliso Viejo Town Center. A flyer can be found by following this link: djamsptsa.org/WahoosRestNightOct25AV.pdf October 25, and DJAMS PTSA will receive a 20% donation of your total bill. Flyers will also be available in the office.
YEARBOOKS
Have you purchased your child’s 2010-2011 yearbook yet? You can now buy your yearbook online. Yearbooks are $40 and will be sold online until January 15. Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com to order your yearbook.
7TH/8TH GRADE DANCE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
Our first 7th/8th grade dance will be held on Friday, October 22, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the MPR. Permission slips will be handed out on Monday, October 18. 6th graders will enjoy a fun lunchtime activity on the day of the dance.
RED RIBBON WEEK
Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated during the week of October 25-29. DJAMS will be providing several activities during this week to encourage and support a healthy, drug free lifestyle. Stay tuned for meaningful activities and assemblies for this occasion.
PTSA REFLECTIONS – NATIONAL ART PROGRAM
Students, show your talent as a photographer, visual artist, writer, music composer, dance choreographer or film/video producer in National PTA’s annual Reflections Program.
This year’s theme is “TOGETHER WE CAN……”
Information and forms at www.pta.org well as in the Attendance Office. Entries due (to Attendance Office) by October 18.
Any questions, please email DJAMS PTSA Reflections Chairperson, Chris Taylor, at cataylor04@cox.net
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.
HOMEWORK CLUB
Does your child need a quiet place to study and receive homework assistance? Then the Homework Club may be the answer! Students may attend on a drop-in basis Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. All students who report to school prior to 8:15 a.m. will be escorted to Homework Club. There is no Homework Club on late-start Thursdays.
Mondays: Mrs. Cox, Room 705
Tuesdays: Mrs. Arsala, Room 902
Wednesdays: Mr. Waterman, Room 806
Fridays: Ms. Arambula, Room 707
CUSD GATE TESTING INFORMATION
If you are interested in having your child tested for the Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE), please read the information below:
Criteria Based GATE Testing Requirements:
During the first week of December 2010, all CUSD 3rd-7th grade students who meet the Criteria Based GATE Test requirements will be mailed an invitation to take the Criteria Based Otis-Lennon School Abilities Test (OLSAT) or Naglieri Non-Verbal Abilities Test (NNAT) on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Niguel Hills Middle School in Laguna Niguel. For information regarding the CUSD GATE testing criteria, please visit the CUSD GATE website at gate.schoolloop.com .
New/Transfer Students:
1. If a 3rd-7th grade student is new to CUSD or did not take the 2010 STAR Test at a CUSD school in the spring of 2010, that student will not be mailed an invitation for January GATE testing unless the student’s parent mails or faxes one of the following documents to the GATE office:
• A copy of the new/transfer student’s 2010 STAR Student Report demonstrating that the student has met the above GATE testing criteria. (Please do not send STAR reports older than 2010.)
• A copy of the new/transfer student’s 2010 standardized test report from his/her prior school demonstrating that the student’s average English-Language Arts or Reading AND Mathematics score is at or above the 95th percentile. (Example: A reading score of 99% and a math score of 93% equals an average score of 96%. Please do not send a standardized testing report older than 2010.)
2. Documentation Deadline for New/Transfer Students: One of the above documents must be faxed to the GATE office at (949) 489-0467 or mailed to the CUSD GATE Office at 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 no later than November 4, 2010. Along with your documentation, please include a cover letter with the following information:
• Parent’s name, address, and phone number
• Student’s name, grade level, birthday, CUSD school name, and CUSD ID number
• Former school’s name, address, and phone number
Fee-Based OLSAT GATE Testing:
Parents may nominate 3rd -7th grade students who do NOT meet the requirements for January Criteria Based GATE testing to take the OLSAT for a non-refundable $200 fee on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Niguel Hills Middle School. The Fee Based OLSAT GATE Test is available to all 3rd -7th grade public and private school students residing within the CUSD District boundaries. The Fee Based OLSAT GATE Test application deadline is January 27, 2010. To download the Fee Based OLSAT Test application, please visit the CUSD GATE website at gate.schoolloop.com .
Make-Up GATE Test:
A make-up GATE Test will be offered on February 26, 2011 to students who missed or could not attend the Criteria Based GATE Test on January 8, 2011 or the Fee Based OLSAT on February 12, 2011. An additional $50 fee will be charged for the make-up test. To download the Make-Up GATE Test application, please visit the CUSD GATE website at http://gate.schoolloop.com .
Please Note: All students who score at or above the 95th percentile on one of the above GATE tests qualify for the Capistrano Unified School District’s GATE program in the fall of 2012.
DATES TO REMEMBER
(Please refer to the newly revised school calendar posted on Edline.)
October 12 Creative Images Picture Make Up Day (in San Clemente)
October 13 Family Fitness Night, 6-7:30 p.m., MPR
October 18 Reflections Entries Due
October 18 National History Day
October 22 7th/8th Grade Dance, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., DJAMS MPR
October 25 Wahoo’s Restaurant Night
October 25-29 Red Ribbon Week
November 5 End of First Quarter
November 11 Veterans Day Holiday – No School
November 12 Fall Recess – No School
November 18 Turkey Trot
November 22-26 Thanksgiving Recess – No School
December 20-31 Winter Recess
