DON JUAN AVILA
MIDDLE SCHOOL
DJAMS NEWS
Principal: Josh Wellikson
May 2013
CHARACTER COUNTS
Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by a teacher or staff member for exemplifying Citizenship:
Anirudh Divecha, Haydin Pazdur, Hannah Edson, Sebastian Zolog, Emily Coleman, Ellarie Downs, Leslie Nava, Sean Morris, Emily Palanjian, Misha Manushree, Isaiah Darden, Kellie Sugihara, Lindsey Neuvirth, Brittany Long, Katie Nie, Kayla Cabanting, Sepehr Estakhri, Tyra Tarjan, Christian Nunez, Laura Niedringhaus, Kaitlin Penn, Leanna Eklund, Barrett Greene, Miles Gebo, Austen Rice, Alyssa Shishkov, Katemanee Burapachaisri, McKenna Moody, Katelynn Baird, Alok Pandey, Jenna Molnar, Moonisha Huq, William Amy Scott Fukabayashi.
CITIZENSHIP QUOTES – CHARACTER COUNTS MAY AND JUNE
Citizenship is always treating anyone you see with a good attitude and putting people up instead of bringing them down.
Genevieve Brittingham, 8th grade, Mrs. Friedland’s homeroom
Citizenship is being aware of events and doing your fair share to make your community better
Ann Bardin, 8th grade, Mrs. Cox’s homeroom
Citizenship is being an active member of society and cooperating with others, volunteering and protecting your community.
Kati Penn, 7th Grade, Mr. Hammerquist’s homeroom
Citizenship is being proud of who you are in the community and stepping up in times when the community and people need you most.
Ashley Kim, 7th grade, Ms. Vu
Citizenship is helping people to your fullest capability to those who need it most.
Noah Kalkanian, 8th grade, Mrs. Olson’s homeroom
Citizenship is doing everything in your power to be a good student and person.
Gabi Montano, 8th grade, Mrs. Olson’s homeroom
Citizenship is being a good person in society and to try to be the best you can be in everyday situations.
Jacqueline Kennedy, 7th grade, Mrs. Arsala’s homeroom
Citizenship is being a kind-hearted, well-minded person that only does good in their everyday life and community.
Cameron Aragon, 7th grade, Mr. McCoy’s homeroom
ART ANNOUNCEMENT
Congratulations to CLAIRE WILKIE. Her art work was selected to be in the Imagination Celebration.
8TH GRADE DANCE – FRIDAY MAY 31ST
The 8th Grade Dance Permission Slips were sent home this week. Please sign and return ASAP. Students should wear something nicer than everyday school clothes. However, this is NOT a formal dance. School dress code still applies along with the criteria indicated below. Students who arrive and are in violation of dress code will be asked to wear PE clothing or asked to leave. Once students are admitted into the activity or dance, if they alter their attire in such a way as to make it violate the specified dress code standards, they will be removed from the activity or dance, parents will be notified to pick up their child, and they will not be permitted to attend Boomers.
Girls should be dressed appropriately. Dresses must have straps, cover the midriff and lower back, must be length appropriate – at least fingertip length with arms extended at their sides, and have no extreme slits above fingertip length. No banded or bubble dresses are allowed. No exposed undergarments. No sheer or see-through dresses and no see-through sides or bare sides. Dresses that are so tight that they ride up when walking are not permitted. Shoes must be sensible and worn at all times.
Boys should wear dress pants or slacks, a collared shirt, a sweater, or a sport coat. A tie is encouraged, but not required. Boys may not wear tuxedos. T-Shirts, shorts, and jeans are not allowed. No hats, bandanas, chains, or canes.
Any questions please see Mrs. Murphine or Mr. Wellikson
YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks will be distributed on June 7th to all students who purchased a yearbook. If you are an 8th grader and you would like to purchase a yearbook, see Mrs. Olson in room 811 on June 3 or 4. On June 3rd or 4th, 8th graders can purchase a yearbook for $50 cash only. If there are still leftover yearbooks then 6th and 7th graders will have an opportunity to purchase one on June 7th. There will be an announcement regarding if there are yearbooks left or not on June 6th.
DJAMS LIBRARY TEXTBOOK RETURN DATES:
Friday, May 31 – 8th Grade (unless returned before)
Monday, June 3 – 7th Grade
Tuesday, June 4 – 6th Grade
Textbooks will be returned in Social Science class.
All Library books are due May 31.
Volunteers are needed for textbook return. If you are available please e-mail Sue Young, DJAMS Library Tech, at SEYoung@capousd.org.
PARENT PORTAL
We are encouraging all parents who have not yet done so to register for a Parent Portal account as soon as possible in order to take advantage of the options available through this system. In the 2013-2014 school year, the Capistrano Unified School District will institute a paperless report card system. Instructions on how to request a paper copy will be included with June report cards.
All re-registrations for next year and updates on emergency card information are done through the Parent Portal. This site is where you put your child’s emergency card info and student enrollment information. It is as simple as 1-2-3.
Sign into the website: http://abi.capousd.org
You will need your child’s Permanent I.D. #
Home Telephone # on file
Verification code (call the school if you don’t have it anymore)
TDAP VACCINE REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 7TH GRADE
For the 2013-2014 school year, all students entering 7th through 12th grades will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (commonly called the “Tdap” vaccine) before starting school. You must bring proof of Tdap vaccine on your Orientation date or you will not receive a student schedule.
Whooping cough (pertussis) has been widespread in California. Many students have had to miss school because they were sick. To help protect your children and others from whooping cough, a new California law now requires students to be vaccinated against whooping cough.
BAND/ORCHESTRA
Band and Orchestra students – All instrument cases need name tags. If your name tag has fallen off – fix it or replace the name tag. There are an increasing number of incidents of students picking up the wrong case.
LUNCHES
Food Service will serve a modified lunch menu at break on the last day of school.
JUICE IT UP FRIDAYS
Every Friday after school (by the office) Juice it Up will be selling smoothies for $3.00. A dollar of the proceeds comes back to DJAMS. Enjoy a smoothie on Fridays.
USED MUSIC INSTRUMENTS
Help me continue to help our schools by contributing to my “LET THE BEAT GO ON” project. I am collecting your old instruments and donating them to the CUSD music programs to help them meet the goal of providing free instruments for any student who wants to play a wind or string instrument. This will allow our music programs to grow and stay strong. I will pick up your old instruments from your home and donate them to the CUSD school of your choice. Please contact Julia Moss at jdmoss@cox.net.
PACKET PICK-UP FOR REGISTERED STUDENTS FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR
August 6 from 9:00 – 12:00
August 7 from 4:00 – 7:00
August 8 from 9:00 – 12:00
ORIENTATION DATES /TIMES
September 3 – 9:00 – 11:00 8th graders
September 3 – 12:00 – 2:00 7th graders
September 4 – 9:00 – 12:00 6th graders
On these dates you will be returning your forms from the packet you picked up. Student I.D. pictures will be taken in September on a date to be announced.
PTSA NEWS
2013-14 PTSA REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST
Theme: “Believe, Dream, Inspire”
Looking for something creative to do over the summer? Get started now on your Refection’s entry for next school year! The due date is early in the school year, so take your time over the summer and be ready to turn in your entry when school starts in the Fall!!!
DJAMS PTA encourages all students to participate in this year’s National Reflections art program. This is an opportunity for your child(ren) to have FUN and be creative. The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education. Although the Reflections Program follows a “contest” format, we emphasize having fun through artistic exploration. Students may submit an entry in any of the following six arts areas: Musical composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film/Video Production, and Literature.
For more info or to download entry forms and category rules: http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/reflections.cfm
or contact DJAMS Reflections chair person Meg Fleischman / hannahgoose@aol.com
CHECK OUT YOUR DJAMS PTSA ON FACEBOOK
That’s right, we have launched our facebook page and will be loading it with all kinds of DJAMS information and events. Stay connected with your school and PTSA via facebook!
Please follow the link and “LIKE” and “SHARE” us today
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/DJAMS-PTSA/489455637779561?fref=ts
INK RECYCLING PROGRAM
We are now collecting ink cartridges to help purchase school supplies throughout the year for our Broncos! Local businesses and neighbors are a great resource for extra cartridges. The collection box is in the front office thru June and right outside the office all summer long! Please continue to bring your cartridges this summer so we can start next year off with new supplies.
