Principal: Josh Wellikson
October 25, 2013
Annual Scholastic Book Fair
The Annual Scholastic Book Fair is coming to DJAMS November 4 through November 8, 2013. We will have all of the latest and greatest titles including the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid which is being released on November 5. Come buy Catching Fire and read it before the movie premieres November 22. We will have daily raffle drawings and contests. So please come and visit the Book Fair!
Spirit Dress Up Day and Lunch Time Activity
Thursday, October 31, DJAMS will be having a dress up day. Wear orange, black, purple or all three colors to show your school spirit. Also ASB will be having a lunch time game, the Three Legged Mummy Race! It will be a so much fun you might need bandages!!!
Turkey Trot
This year’s Turkey Trot is on Thursday 11/21 and we need your help! We will need several volunteers as support along the course. If you would like to volunteer for this your help will be greatly appreciated!
We will also be seeking donations for the students’ raffle. If you would like to donate a gift card or product, you can drop it off in the office or send it with your child to their PE Class. Also, if you or someone you know might have a “connection” for a larger ticket item (bike, SUP, surfboard, etc) please let us know!
The students will have an opportunity to submit their TurkeyTrot artwork this year for the t-shirts. More information on this will come home with your child next week. The Turkey Trot is a very exciting event that the students look forward to every year. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help us to create yet another memorable Turkey Trot!!
Character Counts
Congratulations to the following students who were nominated for Respect by a teacher or staff member for the months of September and October: 6th Grade – Dominique Danze, Olivia Ventura, Milana Vasilevskaya, Kaitlyn Vetica, Kaelin Taylor, Alexander Cannady, Natalia Hernandez, Erika Maggipinto; 7th Grade – Nicole Aoude, Ethan Clary, Alex Triestman, Sheryl Arman, Salina Chin, Ariana Nin, Christian Mosconi, Abby Miller, Gabriella Dajic, Kara Tabel, Camille Grover, Justin Emmal; 8th Grade – Jack Bentler, Max Binaei, Michael Hughes, Christian Baker, Michael Ballasch, Parker Cook, Christian Baker, Ashley Ramsey, Mark Najarian, Parham Abbassi, Mark Okuda, Jericho Lassiter, Amber Johnson, Burwin Liu, Anthony Tate.
Respect Quotes – Character Counts for October
Respect is being considerate of other people’s opinions and views, being kind to everybody around you and following the rules.
Natalie Rudin, 6th Grade, Mrs. Simmon’s homeroom
Respect is treating others with the utmost care and letting others come before you instead of thinking of yourself.
Ashley Kim, 8th grade, Ms. Vu’s homeroom
Respect is thinking and acting in a way that shows others you care about their feelings and their wellbeing.
Esha Desai, 7th grade, Mr. Hammerquist’s homeroom
Respect is keeping the environment clean and safe, being considerate of everyone around you, and taking good care of borrowed items.
Jasmine Son, 8th grade, Mrs. McDermott’s homeroom
Respect is putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and seeing if they would like your actions.
Alex Triestman, 7th grade, Mrs. Anderson’s homeroom
Respect is realizing how hard someone works and what they do to deserve your attention, cooperation, and understanding.
Michael Hughes, 8th grade, Mr. Dwyer’s homeroom
Respect is giving someone the kindness they need when they are in front of the class or just on the street.
Alyssa Peterson, 8th grade, Mrs. Arambula’s homeroom
Respect is treating someone or something in a kind and meaningful manner.
Mina Baha, 7th grade, Mrs. Arsala’s homeroom
Don Juan Avila Elementary PTSA Annual Boo Bash Carnival
When: Friday, October 25th, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Rides, Rides, Rides, inflatable’s, games, face painting, balloon animals, crazy hair painting and much more!
Food Stands By: Z Pizza, Dairy Queen, Chick-Fil-A, Tacos & Co, Front Porch Pops &our own Snack Shack.
Don’t forget to visit our Pumpkin Patch too!!
Tickets available at the Entrance
DJAMS 7th/8th Band Performs at ANHS
The DJAMS 7th/8th grade band will be performing at the November 8, 2013 ANHS football game with the ANHS marching band and the AVMS band. Come on out and support the Wolverines with the DJAMS band! Pre-Game is at 6:45, kick off at 7pm. Band students should refer to their special schedule for the event.
Eighth Grade Yearbook Ads
If you would like to purchase an ad to place in the yearbook for your 8th grader, please email Mrs. Olson at seolson@capousd.org for an order form. The early bird prices end on November 14th.
Homework Club
Homework Club began on Monday, September 30, 2013. Thanks to the generous donation of the City of Aliso Viejo we are able to fund this Homework Club. Homework Club will operate four days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. There will be no Homework Club on Thursdays. Homework Club is a place for students to go to and get assistance with their homework and also a quiet place to work on their homework if they arrive early to school. The classroom locations are as follows: Monday, Mr. McDevitt, Room 810; Tuesday, Mrs. Arambula, Room 707; Wednesday, Mrs. Arsala, Room 902; and Friday, Mrs. Riddle, Room 906.
