DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DJAMS NEWS
Principal: Chris Carter
March 2009
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A message from the CUSD Foundation:
Dear Parents,
As a non-political organization, the CUSD Foundation does not engage in District or community politics. We are not the school district. We are a non-profit foundation whose mission is to raise money for “All the children in all the schools.”
Our children and our schools need your help. Join today and your donation will make a difference.
Bypass the politics and put money directly into the classroom for the children.
Go to our website: http://www.cusdfoundation.org/ click on “Donate” to fill out the Membership form. Every donation automatically enters you for a chance to win a Mac computer!
Linda Wright
Foundation Manager
33122 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9571
DRAMA PERFORMANCE, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR., IS NEXT WEEK
Please join us next week for a fun evening of entertainment as our drama students perform Disneyland’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.! Shows will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 25, 26, and 27, at 6:00 p.m., in the MPR. Tickets are on sale at lunches this week and also at the door for $5. Hope to see you there!
ATTENTION FUTURE WOLVERINES!
Aliso Niguel High School would like to invite all 8th grade parents to our Wolverine Showcase on March 25th from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Aliso Niguel High School Gymnasium. Parents will hear a presentation from the guidance office regarding scheduling, placement criteria for classes, selection of electives, as well as an overview of the high school experience. This will last approximately 45 minutes. After the presentation the school will open our high school fair where you can get valuable information on athletics, clubs, dance, music, drama and many other co-curricular activities. Club advisors, coaches, and academic advisors will be there to answer all of your questions. We hope to see you on March 25th!
Aliso Niguel High School
DJAMS ARTISTS IN COLOR IT ORANGE ART SHOW
CONGRATS!!!!!
The following artists were honored at an opening March 15:
8th Graders- Gigja Hollyday, Kelly Howey, Honorable Mention was awarded to Mikayla Webster
7th Graders – Jazlyn Chong, Nate Dagley, Bryan Firks, Sarah Fitterer, Ryan Walker, Esther Wu
6th Graders – Christian Dwyer, Hannah Moreland, Hannah Volkland
This dynamic show represents artists K-12 from all Orange County Schools. This juried show is at Laguna College of Art and Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road. The show runs through March 22. Call 949-376-6000 for Gallery hours.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT.
The end of March is a very busy time for the Instrumental Music Department here at DJAMS:
March 31 – Festival Concert at DJAMS, 7 p.m. in the MPR
The groups will be traveling over to San Juan Hills High School for the SCSBOA Concert Festival on March 30 & 31 (performance times are during school hours). Students will be given information regarding their individual group in class.
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ONGOING WEIGHT TRAINING CLASS
It’s never too late for students to join Mr. Binley’s weight training session. Classes are held from 3:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, in our DJAMS Weight Room. This class is designed for all 7th and 8th graders interested in beginning weight training. On-line class registration is available now through Capistrano Community Education, at: www.capousd.org/adult or call 489-7202. Feel free to contact Mr. Binley if you have any questions regarding the class.
ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL WALK-IN SESSIONS
8th grade parents will have the opportunity to meet one on one with an ANHS academic advisor to ask all questions and discuss necessary steps to create an easy transition into high school. No appointments necessary.
Where: ANHS Library
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dates: Mondays, April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, and June 15
PAL NEWS
For the month of March, PAL will be conducting the homeroom competition “March Tabness.” Until March 27, homerooms will collect as many aluminum tabs from soda and soup cans as they can and turn them into their homeroom teachers. The top three contributing homerooms will receive a prize. All tabs get recycled at the Ronald McDonald House where proceeds go towards family housing for sick or terminally ill children during hospitalization. Please help with this important cause.
SMOOTHIE KING TO BE SOLD AFTER SCHOOL ON FRIDAYS
Smoothie King will be sold at DJAMS every Friday after school. Smoothies cost $3.75 each and proceeds go to the Rare Disease Foundation. Thanks for your support!
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 25, 26, 27 Alice In Wonderland, Jr. Performance, 6:00 p.m., MPR
March 25 8th Grade Parent Night @ ANHS Gym, 6:30 p.m.
March 25 Pep Squad Parent Meeting @ ANHS Library, 8:00 p.m.
March 28 Academic Pentathlon
March 30 ANHS Registration Forms Due Back to DJAMS Counselors
March 31 Festival Concert @ DJAMS, 7 p.m., MPR
April 6-10 Spring Recess – No School
April 22 Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night, 6:30 p.m., DJAMS MPR
April 27 Applications for Bronco Pride Awards Due
May 14 PTSA Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Library
May 20 Open House, 6:30 p.m.
May 25 Memorial Day, Legal Holiday
May 25 SRLA Team Runs the L.A. Marathon
June 18 Last Day of School
