Aliso Viejo Middle School
AVMS News
10/3/13
111 Park Avenue, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, (949) 831-2622
Principal: Jennifer Smalley
School Website: http://avms-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/
PTSA Website http://www.avmsptsa.org/
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REMINDER TOMORROW IS A NON-STUDENT DAY Friday, October 4, 2013 there is no school for students. This is an instructional furlough day for teachers.
SAVE THE DATE – OCTOBER 9 IS ON THE BORDER NIGHT AND YOUR TEACHERS WILL BE SERVING YOU! The AVMS staff will be working at On The Border as servers for AVMS families. Stop by On the Border from 4:00-9:00 PM and your teachers will be your servers. This is always a very popular night, so feel free to call ahead and make reservations. 25% of every bill (including drinks) goes straight to AVMS. Attached is the flyer for you to take so that On the Border knows you are an AVMS family. We hope to see you there!
HAVE YOU HAD OR DO YOU HAVE A HEROIC AVMS TEACHER? The OC Register is profiling a heroic Orange County teacher each week. The teacher selected is awarded $500 towards the purchase of school supplies. Click here to learn more: http://www2.ocregister.com/classroomheroes/
NEED A HOLIDAY PHOTO – JACK RANDALL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDRAISER – DUE NEXT WEEK Support Aliso Viejo Middle School and gain beautiful family portraits! When you sign up for our fundraiser, 100% of your session fee and qualifying percentage of net studio profits are donated to AVMS! Attached is the flyer. Turn in flyers to Mrs. Thomas in the front office. Due by October 11th.
FEDERAL SURVEY OF RESIDENCE Yesterday your child was sent home a copy of the Federal Survey of Residence form. Please complete and return to the school’s front office no later than Monday, October 7, 2013. Attached you will find a PDF of the form, in case you need another copy.
RECYCLING THURSDAYS * FILL THE BIN
We had an another awesome week! We have almost filled the first bin! Can you spare 1 hour once a month?
WOW!! What a great start!!! Thank you to everyone that saved up over the summer. This is an easy way to help your school as well as the environment and it is easy to do. We receive about $1000 every time we fill the bin. We collect from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM on Thursdays. Bring your PLASTIC BOTTLES, ALUMINUM CANS to the grey Recycling Bin located at the far end of the parking lot. Just pull up in front of the bin and we will unload your car.
Rules: NO Glass; plastic water bottles and aluminum cans only; must have the CA cash code on them; tape a sign on your bag with your Name and 1st period Teacher; drop off at the Recycling Bin; have your bag weighed and recorded by AVMS students.
Rewards: Each semester top contributors will receive rewards as well as weekly rewards for all contributors (front of the line pass, free wheel spin and more).
We are still in need of parent volunteers on a rotating schedule. Commitment is only 1 hour 1 time a month (9-10am Thursdays) if we get 4 parents. Please email amanda@atmerit.com if you can help.
Last week’s top students were:
Sam Hougan 26.5 lbs
Emily Otero 26.25 lbs
Brisa Vasquez 22 lbs
Sammy Rush 9.5 lbs
JonJon Yoshihara 7.75 lbs
This week’s top students were:
Christian Franson 31 lbs
Alex Coletto 16.2 lbs
Skylar Lee 11.9 lbs
Dorsa Arshi 8 lbs
Cameron/Cole Valentyn 8 lbs
Naia Runneboom 6 lbs
FALCON SERVICE AWARDS
The Moulton Elementary PTA is looking for volunteers for their 35th Annual Boo Blast! This would qualify as “Community Service” for the Falcon Service Awards. Students would need to commit to working for a minimum of a two hour shift in the game booths, food concessions, rides and other attractions. They would be supervised by a Moulton parent volunteer. Students should bring their Falcon Service Application Logs to the event for sign off by the PTA. Saturday, October 26, 2013, 10:00 Am – 4:00 PM Contact Shannon Harrison, Community Service Cahir at shannonharrison@gmail.com to sign up!
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BOX TOPS – Keep clipping those box tops and turn in to your social science teacher. Every ten = a front of the line pass.
AVMS ROBOTICS TEAM SEEKING SPONSORS The robots are coming! The robots are coming! Last year AVMS’s robotics club placed 23rd at the World Robotics Championships and now robotics is a year-long elective at AVMS. This year AVMS will be putting two robotics teams together to compete in the REC-VEX IQ Add it Up challenge. Student teams will design and build a robot that attempts to maximize their points during the challenge and attempt to qualify for the World Robotics Championship in Anaheim this spring. Do you know of a STEM company that might be interested in sponsoring one of our teams? If so please contact Mr. Groothuis at mdgroothuis@capousd.org.
FALCON SERVICE AWARD HOURS Students wanting to earn Falcon Service Award hours are welcome to join Mrs. Ortiz at lunch time on Wednesdays to work on the science garden. Any AVMS student is welcome!
PTSA REFLECTIONS Does your student have artistic talent? Then urge him or her to participate in the 2013 PTSA Reflections art program! The categories include literature, photography, visual arts, musical composition, dance choreography and film production, and this year’s theme is “Believe, Dream, Inspire.” Details and forms are available in the front office or at www.avmsptsa.org under PTA programs and Reflections. Entries are due in the front office by 3:30pm Fri., Oct. 18 for judging and awards. Winning entries move on to district judging. Any questions? Email Angela Geiser at anggeiser@yahoo.com.
INK AND TONER CARTRIDGE RECYCLING AVMS is recycling used ink cartridges and toner cartridges. There is a box in the front office where you may place used cartridges.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
October 4 Student Free Day-Common Core Training for Teachers
October 9 Fall Restaurant Fundraiser – On The Border Night 4:00 – 9:00
October 11 Last Day to Sign-Up for Jack Randall Photo Fundraiser
October 11 Last Day for Online Book Fair
October 18 Reflections Contest Due Date – All Entries Must Be Submitted by 3:30 PM
November 1 No School for Students
November 5 Cookie Dough Pick-Up and Prize Collection
November 11 Veteran’s Day Holiday – No School for Students
November 25-29 Thanksgiving Recess
Jennifer Smalley
Principal
Aliso Viejo Middle School
(949) 831-2622
