Coffee with the Principal
Coffee with the Principal will be held on Friday, September 28th.  This is a great opportunity to get to know Mrs. Watson, share ideas, ask questions, and have good conversations.  To take part in this please meet at 8:30 AM in the staff lounge, room 1303.

AOMS Annual Magazine Drive
The Annual Magazine Drive is in full swing.     We have reached halfway to our goal of $30,000.  The last magazine turn in date is this Friday, September 28th.   Please let your family, friends and coworkers know that they can order online at www.qsp.com .   We will have a table set up outside of the gym on Friday morning for students to submit their orders.   Prizes will be distributed at lunch.  Thank you in advance for supporting your school!

Parent Volunteers needed to help during magazine turn in from 7:15AM to 10:15AM on 9/28.  Please contact Kelly Momeyer to sign up by calling her at 760-331-6143 or emailing her at kmomeyer@carlsbadusd.net .

Morning Drop Off
When you drop your child off in the morning, please pull forward all the way to the portable buildings in order to let more cars into the parking lot.

Emergency Kits Still Available
Parents, you can still purchase Emergency Kits for you student to have at school.   Emergency kits purchased at the elementary school are not transferred to the middle school, and kits for one student do not transfer to another sibling.  Help keep our students prepared and safe!  Don't delay, order yours today.  The kits are $7 and have a shelf life of 4 years.  If you haven't purchased an emergency kit you still can on the PTSA membership form.  Just click here!

PTSA Reflections Program
The Reflections Program is underway and this year's theme is "I Can Make a Difference By...."   Encourage your child to create an original piece of art work reflecting this years theme in one of the following categories:  literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance choreography or film/video production.  Entries are due in the office by noon on Friday, October 19th.  Everyone who participates will receive a prize at the reception in November, and winners will receive a cash prize and move on to compete against students from other schools.  Click here for the rules and entry form.  Questions?  Contact Barbie Oetting at  theoettings@yahoo.com .

Get Involved and Volunteer
There are many ways to help out and volunteer at AOMS.   You can choose what is most deserving of your time, once a week, once a month, or one event a year!  Please click here to download the Volunteer Form.  Please drop the form off at the office or email Michelle Garza at mgarza@rbcor.com . 

Teacher Wish Lists
A teacher "Wish List" has been set up on the AOMS website.  Donate now to help our teachers with their basic classroom necessities.  Click here to view the teachers and their wish lists.  Click on a teacher's name to contact them to ensure the item has not been recently acquired. 

It's time for you to join the AOMS PTSA!
Our membership campaign is in full swing.    Membership opportunities are available to both students and parents.  For the cost of a $20 membership, you not only join an association with over 2 million PTA members nationwide, but you also support one of the strongest child advocacy organizations operating at the local, state and national levels.  In addition, you receive a complimentary copy of the AOMS 2007-2008 Student Directory.  (Non-member cost is $5).  Click here to download the membership form.

Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences will be held the week of October 22nd - 26th.   AOMS will be on a minimum day schedule all week, with dismissal at 1:10 PM.  Teachers will conference with parents of students who are performing below grade level.  Teachers will contact parents to set up an appointment.

6th Grade Camp
6th graders will attend camp this year for three days instead of five.  AOMS will attend Camp Cuyamaca from April 16th - 18th.  6th grade families will receive more information at a later date.

School Loop is Here
School Loop is an Internet web-based education service platform that will provide a free daily homework email and a website specifically relating to your child at AOMS.   This service is free and provides you and your student with the ability to view homework assignments and due dates,  and communicate easily with your student's teachers.  Students and parents can register any time for School Loop by clicking here.

Parents on Campus (POC)
Do you want to get the feel for the climate at AOMS, and see the kids in action?   Volunteer as a Parent on Campus at lunchtime.  The hours are 11:00AM to 1:15PM (or anytime within that framework that you're available).   You can volunteer once a week, every other week, once a month, or one time.  Just contact Tamara Ogg to get your name on the schedule by emailing her at tamarao@pacbell.net, or calling her at 760-918-9795.  Thanks for volunteering!

Returned Mail
Periodically the office sends mail out with the wording "For the Parents/Guardians of".  The office has been receiving numerous report cards and STAR test results back.  Some have the correct address, but because the student's last name is different than the parent's last name it is returned marked as "attempted -not known".  Please check to see if your mailbox is marked with the parent's last name and the students last name.

Change of Address or Phone Number
If you have a change of address and or phone number during the school year please inform the office of this change.  You can call or complete a "Student Information Update" form available at the front desk.

Seventh Grade Parents:
The Seventh Grade Science Teachers would like to thank all the generous parents who donated to the science department.   Your donations will be used to purchase lab materials and equipment.  Your support has been amazing!

AOMS Roller Hockey Team
The AOMS Roller Hockey Team is in need of players.  Practices will begin in November.   Anyone interested please call Mike or Renae at 760-476-0731.

Surfs Up
The first Surf Team meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 25th, in Room 1602 from 2:20 - 2:45 PM.  The parent meeting will be held on Wednesday,  September 26th, in room 1602 from 5:00 - 5:30 PM.