DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DJAMS NEWS
Principal: Chris Carter
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Dear Parents,
Thanks to all of you who joined us for a fabulous Open House. I enjoyed seeing our DJAMS families and hope it was a pleasant evening for you.
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, MAY 28, THROUGH TUESDAY, JUNE 1
There will be no school on Friday, May 28, through Tuesday, June 1, due to the Memorial Day holiday and Furlough Days. We look forward to seeing students back at school on Wednesday, June 2.
We will also have a Non-Student/Teacher Furlough Day on June 11. Our last day of school, June 23, is a minimum day with an early release time of 12:47.
INSTRUMENTAL SPRING CONCERT
Please join us on June 2 for DJAMS Annual Spring Instrumental Concert. Orchestra performs at 6 p.m. and Band at 7:30 p.m. in the MPR. We look forward to having lots of parents and friends in our audience!
DJAMS OLYMPIC TRACK MEET
This year we are having our annual track meet on June 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year looks like another exciting event with athletes showing strong training performances in their final preparation for this big event. Parents are invited to come on out and show their support. Just sign in at the office first.
MATH FIELD DAY
Congratulations to the following students who participated in the Math Field Day Competition: Taylor Burton, Garrett Fitzpatrick, Makenzie Kamei, and Nicole Prusty. They competed against 40 other 6th grade teams from all over South Orange County. They did a great job representing DJAMS and we are very proud of them.
LIBRARY AND TEXTBOOK CHECK IN
8th graders – All 8th graders will be responsible for returning all textbooks and library books on their own. Teachers will be letting the 8th grade students know when corresponding textbooks may be turned in. All 8th grade science textbooks can be turned in at this time.
7th graders – Textbook check in will be Thursday, June 17.
6th graders – Textbook check in will be Friday, June 18.
**All fines for damages or missing books must be cleared before students can receive their yearbook. 8th graders must clear all fines for damages or missing books if planning to attend Wild Rivers.
REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP/RETURN DATES
As we near the end of the school year, our thoughts turn toward creating a smooth transition for next year. With that in mind, we want to bring some important dates to your attention. We have set up three days in August when you can come to Don Juan Avila Middle School to pick up your 2010-2011 registration packet:
Registration Packet Pick Up
August 9 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
August 10 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
August 11 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
It is important that you return your completed registration packets on your specified orientation date. Orientation is the time when your child will pick up his/her class schedule, take pictures, and purchase required materials, such as P.E. clothes, yearbook, etc. Parents are to accompany their child through this process.
Orientation/Packet Return
8th Grade Orientation, Tuesday, August 24, 9 a.m. to noon
7th Grade Orientation, Wednesday, August 25, 9 a.m. to noon
6th Grade Orientation, Thursday, August 26, 9 a.m. to noon
RECYCLE WEDNESDAYS
Our next recycle Wednesday is June 2.
HOMEWORK CLUB ENDS JUNE 18
Friday, June 18, will be the last day of Homework Club.
