DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Principal: Chris Carter
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Starting Monday, our students will be participating in STAR testing. We will have three minimum days next week:
Monday, May 17 6th, 7th, 8th graders will test from 8:45 to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 18 6th, 7th, 8th graders will test from 8:45 to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 19 8th graders will test from 8:45 to 1:00 p.m.; 6th and 7th graders will be on a modified 1-6 period schedule (8:45 a.m. to l:00 p.m.) with no testing.
It is extremely important that all students arrive to school on time, and come to school all three STAR testing days.
Make-up tests will only be administered on May 20th and 21st. Our students are well prepared to take these tests. Parents, you can assist us by making sure your child gets a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, arrives to school on time, and receives encouragement from you to do their best on the tests.
Students will have a 20 minute snack break between tests. Students can buy a snack in the cafeteria or bring one from home. The cafeteria will also be open before school.
ZERO PERIOD AND HOMEWORK CLUB ARE CANCELLED ALL THREE TESTING DAYS!
STAFF APPRECIATION DAY A HUGE SUCCESS
Thank you to all our parents who donated food, gift cards, cash and time. DJAMS parents are very generous and really good cooks! A special thank you goes out to Karen Fields, Staff Appreciation Day Chairperson, for coordinating this fabulous event. Parents who supplied food for the luncheon may pick up their serving bowls and utensils in the school office.
Michelle Fleming
DJAMS PTSA President
FUNDRAISER AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD CUP THIS SATURDAY, MAY 15
On Saturday, May 15, The Neighborhood Cup at 1 Journey in Aliso Viejo is hosting a fundraiser for DJAMS! 20% of ALL sales will go to our school! Just remember to mention DJAMS when you visit! Our own Mr. Backal will be performing with his band “Six30Jam” from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Come on out and enjoy some fun while DJAMS benefits.
RECYCLE WEDNESDAYS
Our next recycle Wednesday is May 19.
ANNUAL DJAMS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONCERTS
Please join us on June 2 for our Annual Instrumental Music Concerts. Orchestra Concert begins at 6:00 p.m. Band Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Both concerts will be presented in the DJAMS MPR. Everyone is welcome!
DJAMS ADVANCED DRAMA
We have many talented students here at DJAMS! Congratulations to all the students who auditioned and were accepted into the Advanced Drama 2010-2011 class. Students can check the list posted in Mrs. Simmons’ room 808 to see if they have been accepted. Please remember that this list is tentative until all core classes have been placed into each student’s schedule.
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 – MINIMUM DAY
Please mark your calendars for DJAMS’ upcoming Open House on Wednesday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. Students will be on a minimum day schedule with an early dismissal of 12:47 p.m.
ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE “TRY-IT OUT” CLASSES
ANHS will be offering Girls Lacrosse Try-It Out classes from 7-9PM on Wednesdays, May 19 and 26 and June 2 and 9 at the Aliso Niguel HS stadium. Students who are interested in learning how to play lacrosse and competing, being in shape, traveling to games and tournaments with a great group of friends, please try out for our Lady Wolverines Lacrosse team! Prior experience not necessary. Gear will be provided at Try It Out. Contact Coach Elkins at alisoattack@live.com and/or check out our web page (especially the video section) at www.tinyurl.com/ladywolverinelax for more information. If your child will be a 6TH, 7th , or 8th grader next year, he/she can still come out and learn the sport and play for the Aliso Attack….ANHS’s feeder team made up of lacrosse girls from AVMS and DJAMS! Please contact coach Elkins at alisoattack@live.com asap to reserve your spot!
SUMMERTIME ACTIVITIES
If you are interested in summertime activities for your children, here are some great resources:
o Capistrano Community Education for Children, www.community-ed-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com
o And Saddleback College for Kids, www.ce.saddleback.edu
Both resources offer a multitude of classes both academic and for personal enjoyment. You will find chemistry and computers, pre-algebra, algebra and art, UCI Writing Project and language classes and so much more. Please remember these classes are for personal enrichment and children do not receive school credit.
