Niguel Hills Middle School – AFTER SCHOOL VIDEO PRODUCTION CLASS – THURSDAYS

Niguel Hills Middle School

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3-7-13

AFTER SCHOOL VIDEO PRODUCTION CLASS – THURSDAYS

We just got approval to offer a new After School Technology Class that will begin April 18^th (the week we return from Spring Break). The Video Production – iMovie class will meet on Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 in room P20 at Niguel Hills Middle School. In this class, students will learn to create their own videos using the following software: iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, GarageBand and more. Students will make and take a DVD of their work. No prior experience necessary.
This class will meet on Thursdays beginning on April 18th and run through the final Thursday of the school year (June 6th). The class fee is $99.00. Class space is limited, so register early to guarantee your place. Email Mr. Schreiman at meschreiman@gmail.com to get a flyer (with registration information) or to ask questions.

CJSF APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 15

CJSF applications were emailed to all students, and they are also available in the front office. They are due on March 15, 2013, and NO LATE applications will be accepted. For more information, please email Mrs. Lynch or Mrs. Steidle.

DRAMA IMPROV NIGHT

NHMS Drama presents “Improv Night” Thursday March 14 at 6-7 p.m. in the performance room. Improv is a form of theater with audience participation. The actors onstage take input from the audience for story and characters and perform from instinct. It is fresh and new – off the top of the actors’ heads without rehearsal. The results are fun and hilarious performances that make for a great evening. Don’t miss it! Join us for a pizza dinner at 5:30. Pizza and show price is $10.00 (pre-purchase only). Not hungry? Show only tickets are $5.00. Presale tickets available in room 101. See you there! Questions? Contact Ms. Erlinger at aderlinger@capousd.org.

DATE CHANGE – NEXT STUDENT PTSA MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 28^TH

Please mark your calendars! The next Student PTSA General Meeting has been changed from Thursday, March 21^st to Thursday, March 28^th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Blue Commons. Come hear the latest update on our adopted sea lion, Dr. Wilcox, and sign up to participate in our new committees, “Project Respect” and “Relay for Life”.

It is never too late to join! Membership forms are available in the front office and on the PTSA website, nhmsptsa.org. Scholarships are available upon request.

MARCH STUDENT PTSA “MEALS FOR SEALS” UPDATE

Our sponsored sea lion, Dr. Wilcox, is doing really well at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, gaining weight and competing during feedings. Dr. Wilcox, along with five other sea lion pups sharing her pen, have been moved up to spending the day in one of the larger back area pools.

You may visit the Pacific Marine Mammal Center and see Dr. Wilcox every day of the week from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Just tell the docent working in the visitor yard that you are Dr. Wilcox’s sponsor and she will make sure to point her out to you. To view the latest picture of Dr. Wilcox, please visit the PTSA website, nhmsptsa.org.

CAPISTRANO VIRTUAL SCHOOL AND CAPISTRANO HOME SCHOOL – PREVIEW DATES

Parent Previews for 2013-14

Join us for a Parent Preview and learn more about the Capistrano Unified School District kindergarten through eighth grade independent study options.

Capistrano Virtual and Capistrano Home School offer:

Credentialed Teachers: Students are assigned a highly-qualified CUSD teacher to support their education.

Access to CUSD School of Residence: Elementary school students may participate in art and/or music classes at their neighborhood school. Middle school students may take up to two classes on their middle school campus.

Testing and Assessment: All required State Standardized Tests, including STAR Testing and district assessments, are administered at the school office. Student progress is continually monitored through a variety of assessments.

Workshops, Excursions and Other Activities: Optional workshops are available throughout the year. Elementary workshops change each month and cover a variety of subject areas and themes. Middle school workshops are course-specific and complement the work students are completing online or at home. Optional excursions are offered throughout the school year to enhance the curriculum. Fun activities are scheduled at the school and in the community so that students have additional opportunities to interact with teachers and peers.

DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL PEP SQUAD TRYOUTS

On March 11, 2013 at 6:30pm there will be a mandatory parent meeting for information about DHHS Pep Squad tryouts for next year. Parents will receive a tryout package and the annual contract will be reviewed. Any questions in regards to this meeting please email Carol Stevenson at castevenson@capousd.org

INCOMING PARENT NIGHT AT DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL – MARCH 18^TH

DHHS will be hosting their Parent Night for incoming 9th graders on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 6pm. This informational meeting will be held at the high school and our 8th grade students are invited to attend with their parents.

UPCOMING DATES

Monday, March 18 DHHS Incoming 9^th Grade Parent Night – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 21 Student PTSA Meeting 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Thursday, May 16 Student PTSA Meeting 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Previously Announced

NHMS PTSA 2013-2014 OFFICER SLATE

The Niguel Hills Middle School PTSA Nominating Committee has posted the following slate of officers for the 2013-2014 school year. Election of the officers will take place at the PTSA meeting on March 14, 2013.

• President: Tina Ognall
• Executive Vice President: Open
• Secretary: Shelly Jaksch
• Treasurer: Kim Bortnick
• Auditor: Carolyn Kappes
• Historian: Melina Pellini

The Executive Vice President position is still open. All interested candidates please contact the NHMS PTSA Nominating Committee Chair, Karen LaBella, at karenlabella@att.net, or fill out an Interest Form available in the school front office.

YMCA IS LOCATED RIGHT ON CAMPUS!

TAB: The Teen Advisor Board is comprised of teens in the YMCA program who want to design a better YMCA that will continue to be the place where teens want to go. The TAB team helps plan events, daily activities, and service learning projects. The TAB team also gives input on monthly snack, supplies, games, and electronic purchases. This is a great opportunity for your student to learn and practice leadership skills.

CLUBS: Besides offering quality programming before and after school, we also offer great clubs in the afternoons to get your teens involved. The YMCA Teen Club offers these clubs two to three times a week! We plan on adding new clubs like Service Learning and Sports Clubs! Clubs for March are Nutrition Club and Game Tournament Club!

To schedule a tour, contact Caprice Kavanaugh at (949) 360-9517 or ckavanaugh@ymcaoc.org.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR STRUCTURED CARE DURING SPRING BREAK?

The YMCA is the perfect place for your student! During the weeks of Spring and Summer Break, the YMCA Teen Club will be open on campus from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There will be planned fun activities, themed days and field trips! For more information please call Caprice Kavanaugh at 949-360-9517 or email at ckavanaugh@ymcaoc.org.

SUMMER AT THE YMCA!

For our summer program, we will now be opening up TWO YMCA Teen Club locations. We are looking to open at both Aliso Viejo Middle School and Don Juan Avila Middle School. At both locations, we have a fantastic summer planned with a full calendar of fun activities and fieldtrips! Our field trips include Knott’s Berry Farm, Saddleback Lanes, and many more fun trips! Teens will also get to participate in Special Interest Clubs and learn from some great presenters weekly!

Register before May 13^th and receive an early enrollment incentive! To schedule a tour contact Caprice Kavanaugh at (949) 360-9517 or ckavanaugh@ymcaoc.org.

Caprice Kavanaugh

Teen Club Director

LAGUNA NIGUEL FAMILY YMCA

29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

(Ph) 949-360-9517

(E) ckavanaugh@ymcaoc.org (W) ymcaoc.org

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

USED MUSIC INSTRUMENTS

Help me continue to help our schools by contributing to my “LET THE BEAT GO ON” project. I am collecting your old instruments and donating them to the CUSD music programs to help them meet the goal of providing free instruments for any student who wants to play a wind or string instrument. This will allow our music programs to grow and stay strong. I will pick up your old instruments from your home and donate them to the CUSD school of your choice. Please contact Julia Moss at jdmoss@cox.net.

Tim Reece

Principal

Niguel Hills Middle School