DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DJAMS NEWS
Principal: Chris Carter
October 2010
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DJAMS RESTAURANT NIGHT AT WAHOO’S
We are having our first restaurant night of the year on Monday, October 25, at Wahoo’s in the Aliso Viejo Town Center. Come on down and support your PTSA! Flyers can be found on Edline as well as at the following link: http://www.djamsptsa.org/WahoosRestNightOct25AV.pdf. Flyer must be presented when dining. DJAMS PTSA will receive a 20% donation of your total bill. Thanks for your support.
RED RIBBON WEEK – OCTOBER 25-29
We will be kicking off Red Ribbon Week beginning Monday, October 25. Students will be on an assembly schedule on Monday with a special speaker. Here are some important highlights for the week:
Monday, October 25
Wear Red Day
“In Life You Can Get Ahead—Don’t Do Drugs, Instead Wear Red.”
Tuesday, October 26
Tye Dye Day
“Don’t Get Tied Down By Drugs, Just Say No.”
Wednesday, October 27
Crazy Socks Day
“Get Crazy With Your Style, Not With Drug Use.”
Thursday, October 28
Jersey Day
“Be On The Team Against Drug Abuse.”
Friday, October 29
Dress Like Your Friends Day
(Twin, Triplet Day)
“Buddy Up Against Drugs.”
8th GRADE SCIENCE STUDY GROUP
All 8th grade students are welcome to attend our Friday morning Science Study Group at 8:00-8:30 a.m., Room 606. Bring your questions and pocket portfolios!
Miss Becky Nelson
8th Grade Science
RECYCLE EVERY WEDNESDAY
Help our school and help the environment! Bring your plastic bottles and cans to DJAMS every Wednesday morning. ASB will be out in front of the school to collect. Students can drop off a bag of recycling before school, and receive a Front-of-the-Line Pass for lunch!
MAGAZINE SALE PRIZES
Thanks to everyone who helped us reach our fundraising goal this year! The dates for the prize events have been set. The Knott’s Field Trip is Thursday, November 11 from 9-6. The Action Arena and Game Truck are Wednesday, November 17 through PE classes. The Dunk Show is Monday, November 29. Please check the Attendance Window for the event lists. See Mrs. Vollebregt in room 601 if you have any questions.
6TH GRADE ELECTIONS
Would your child be a great addition to ASB? Then, please encourage him/her to come to the 6th Grade Elections Meeting on Monday, October 25, in room 601 during lunch.
EIGHTH GRADE YEARBOOK ADS
Tell your Eighth grader how proud you are of them in the Yearbook! The early bird prices for an Eighth grade ad ends on November 2. You can find the order forms on Edline or in the front office. If you have any questions email seolson@capousd.org.
DATES TO REMEMBER
(Please refer to the newly revised school calendar posted on Edline.)
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
