DJAMS NEWS – Principal: Chris Carter

DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
April 15, 2010
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STAND OUT TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Jackie Simmons, our Stand Out Teacher of the Month! Mrs. Simmons is our new drama teacher. She directed her advanced drama class in CSI Neverland, a play written by Wade Bradford. Mrs. Simmons and her cast entertained our audiences here at DJAMS on March 25 and 26. I am sure that all who attended would agree that they all did an incredible job. Directing a play takes endless hours and true dedication. The set was amazing and the performance was top notch. Thank you Jackie Simmons for going above and beyond.
INCOMING 6TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT AT DJAMS (Parents Only Please)
Parents of 5th graders will want to attend our Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night on Wednesday, April 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the MPR. Come and meet Principal Chris Carter and other important members of our educational team. A PowerPoint presentation will be given which will answer many of your questions as you prepare your child to enter middle school. Students will have the opportunity to tour the DJAMS campus as part of a field trip with their current school on April 30, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Additionally, Mr. Carter will be meeting with your students on the following days and they will be given an elective registration form at that time.
April 19 Oak Grove and DJAES
April 20 Wood Canyon
April 21 Canyon Vista
Please join us as we share with you the DJAMS experience.
ROAD SLURRY TO BE DONE ON APRIL 16 AND/OR 17, AND 22
On Friday, April 16, and/or Saturday, April 17, and Thursday, April 22, the City of Aliso Viejo will be doing a slurry seal on the following roads. Traffic delays can be expected. You may want to allow extra time in your commute on these days.
Friday and/or Saturday, April 16 and 17 Wood Canyon (outside lanes) from Pacific Park to Oakgrove
Thursday, April 22 Grand (one way east side) from Wood Canyon to Aliso Viejo Parkway
THE CAPISTRANO UNIFIED COUNCIL OF PTSAs PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH DR. MICHAEL J. BRADLEY
Award Winning Author of Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind
Dr. Michael Bradley, Ed.D, is a recognized expert in adolescent behavior and has counseled adolescents and parents for more than 30 years. He has also appeared on hundreds of TV and radio programs, including NBC’s Today Show, CNN World News Tonight, Pure Oxygen and National Public Radio.
Learn the skills, strength and wisdom needed to successfully steer your adolescent through the difficult teenage years. Hear about the explosive growth and rewiring your teen’s brain is going through that results in their sometimes “crazy” behavior, and find out how to emerge from the teen years with your family intact!
When: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Where: The Hills Hotel (formerly The Holiday Inn)
Located at the 5 freeway and La Paz Rd.
Cost: $5.00 advance registration (Advance registration closes on April 19) $10.00 at the door
BIG FAT GREEK FUNDRAISER – THURSDAY, APRIL 22
Come enjoy a fresh Greek delicious meal and support DJAMS on Thursday, April 22, 4:00-9:00 pm, at Daphne’s Greek Café, Aliso Viejo Town Center. Flyers are available on Edline and on the PTSA website at djamsptsa.org. Please remember to present the flyer to receive a 20% donation to our PTSA.
RIDE THE WAVE OF APPRECIATION
Help us Celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
Please join the DJAMS PTSA in showing our teachers and staff just how much we appreciate their efforts in providing the best learning environment possible for our children everyday. You can help by donating a delicious dish for our beach party luncheon or by making a cash donation to be used for teacher gifts.
Food Donations – Cooks, we’re looking for tasty, healthy, family favorites you’d like to prepare for our fantastic teachers and staff. We need casseroles, salads, appetizer/finger foods and desserts.
Contact Karen Fields, Teacher Appreciation Chairperson, at 5fields@cox.net and let her know what you will bring.
Cash Donations – Parents, we are seeking cash donations to be used to provide a small token of our appreciation to our fantastic DJAMS team.
Please make checks payable to DJAMS PTSA. Place donations in an envelope labeled PTSA Donation and drop it off to the front office. You may drop off donations starting today!
Helpers – We’ll need lots of helpers on May 12, to assist set-up, serve, and clean-up.
Contact Karen Fields, Teacher Appreciation Chairperson, at 5fields@cox.net and let her know that we can count on your help.
Contact Karen Fields at 5fields@cox.net with questions.
MINIMUM DAYS IN MAY
There will be four minimum days in May. Please mark your calendars for:
STAR Testing on May 17, 18, and 19. Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
Open House on May 26. Dismissal at 12:47 p.m.
DISTRICT GATE MEETING ON MAY 12
All GATE parents in CUSD are invited to attend the last District GATE meeting on May 12 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Board Room. College and Career Guidance Mentor Debbie Morgan will be the guest speaker at this meeting. Although this presentation is geared toward secondary students (grade 7-12) and their parents, all CUSD GATE students and their parents are welcome to attend.
Please note: This meeting was originally scheduled for May 5, 2010. DJAMS needs one representative to attend. If you are interested, please email Tracy Middleton at: tmiddleton@capousd.org
DJAMS DANCE RESCHEDULED TO MAY 7
DJAMS’ next student dance will be held on Friday, May 7. 6th graders will attend during 6th period, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 7th/8th graders attend 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Details to follow.
LIBRARY NEWS
Thank you so much to our wonderful PTSA for providing the library with some amazing new books. Please encourage your child to stop by the library to check out one of our new titles! We have the latest Clique books, Cirque Du Freak, many new biographies, books about intriguing diseases, and so much more!!! Thanks again, PTSA! Library Lost and Found – Please have your child stop by the library to see if he/she has left a jacket, lunchbox, book, sweatshirt, or glasses.
DJAMS SERVICE AWARD BRONCO PRIDE
Student Bronco Pride Applications are due April 23. If you have any questions or comments about the awards, please contact Mrs. Balogh.
RECYCLE WEDNESDAYS
Our next recycle Wednesday is April 21. Your donations are making a difference!
SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMPS AND MORE OFFERED THROUGH CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY ED
Capistrano Community Ed is offering many interesting camps, activities and classes over the summertime. Please log on to http://community-ed-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/ to view the Summer 2010 Brochure of Classes and register.
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 16 End of Third Quarter
April 19 Mr. Carter Presents to Oak Grove 5th graders @ Oak Grove, 8:30 a.m.
April 19 Mr. Carter Presents to DJAES 5th Graders in MPR, 10:30 a.m.
April 20 Mr. Carter Presents to Wood Canyon 5th Graders @ Wood Canyon, 8:30 a.m.
April 21 Mr. Carter Presents to Canyon Vista 5th Graders @ Canyon Vista, 8:00 a.m.
April 21 Parent Night for Incoming 6th Graders, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., MPR
April 21 Evening with Dr. Michael J. Bradley, “Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy!”, 6:45 p.m., The Hills Hotel
April 22 PTSA Restaurant Night at Daphne’s
April 23 Bronco Pride Applications Due
April 30 Feeder Schools to Visit DJAMS campus
May 7 Dance – 6th Graders from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 7th/8th Graders from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
May 12 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Day
May 12 GATE Parent Meeting, CUSD Board Room, 7-8:30 p.m.
May 13 Spring Concert (All Choirs) – 6:30 p.m. DJAMS MPR
May 17, 18, 19 STAR Testing Dates – Minimum Day Schedule, l:00 p.m. Dismissal
May 26 Open House, Minimum Day Schedule, 12:47 p.m. Dismissal
May 31 Memorial Day Holiday
June 2 All Choirs perform at Knott’s Berry Farm
June 3 DJAMS Olympic Track Meet
June 10 DJAMS Dual Meet Versus AVMS
June 11 8th Grade Dance
June 16 8th Grade Awards – Invite Only
June 23 Last Day of School
June 23 8th Grade Wild Rivers Trip