DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Principal: Chris Carter
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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
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 as well as in the Attendance Office. Entries due (to Attendance Office) by October 18th.
Any questions, please email DJAMS PTSA Reflections Chairperson, Chris Taylor, at cataylor04@cox.net DJAMS FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT IS COMING!
Please join us on Wednesday, October 13, 6:00- 7:30 p.m., in the MPR, for Family Fitness Night! The whole family is invited to participate. Come dressed in comfortable shoes and clothes and be ready to move! See what your students will be doing and check out our technology – heart rate monitors and pedometers!
DJAMS ART CLUB
DJAMS Art Club meetings will be Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. in the Art Lab. Students are invited to join for art projects, snacks and fun! Applications are available from Mrs. Henry during snack time near the lunch tables or after school in Room 903.
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.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Lunch-time Basketball Tournament sign-ups are Tuesday, October 5, in the Quad with Mr. Nahl at lunch. 5 on 5, 6 on a team. Students should bring a list of players to sign-up their team. The tournament begins Wednesday, October 6, on the blacktop courts. Parents who would like to volunteer to referee, please contact Mr. Nahl at rcnahl@capousd.org. Thank you.
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
We ROCK team members will be practicing every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. Students will meet near the locker rooms.
CAPISTRANO ADULT & COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED
Capistrano Adult & Community Education is pleased to offer
Just-In-Time Technology:
Office 2010 / Windows 7, October-November Mini-Courses for New and Experienced Users
Week of October 4 through Week of November 8 (6 meetings)
Need to Learn MS Word or Excel for the First Time?
(or maybe you’re a little rusty and need a skills tune-up?)
MS Word 2010 Mondays 6-9pm CVHS rm E-1 $29
(Section # 062377)
MS Excel 2010 Wednesdays, 6-9pm CVHS rm E-1 $29
(Section #062376)
Already Know a Previous Version of MS Office?
Learn the changes in the newest version!
Word & Excel 2010 Tuesdays, 5-7pm CVHS rm E-1 $19
(Section #062357)
Register Now!
Walk-In/Mail-In: 31431 El Camino Real, SJC, 92675, Room P-5
Call: (949) 493-0658
Fax (949) 489-1421
Online: WWW.CUSD-ACE.ORG
Registration form available on website under “Forms”
Part of the Capistrano Unified School District
Capistrano Adult & Community Education
www.cusd-ace.org
(949) 489-7320
CUSD ADULT AND COMMUNITY ED AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Looking for some great after-school activities for your children? Fantastic new programs like drama, basketball, and hip-hop have been added to many schools! Others are now offering flag football, mixed media art or chess. Call today to register! Some classes have limited enrollment so don’t wait!!!! Check out the new website and sign up today at www.cusd-ace.org A sampling of what is being offered:
St. Math
Chess
Art
Hip Hop
Public Speaking
Cheerleading
Guitar
Mathnasium
Mad Science
Spanish
DATES TO REMEMBER
(Please refer to the newly revised school calendar posted on Edline.)
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
