AOMS Email Blast


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!

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.

SUPPORT KIDS WITH  CANCER
DONATE $1 TO CAPS FOR KIDS AND HONOR THEM BY WEARING A HAT TO SCHOOL.
AOMS is joining many others across the nation in "Wear Your Cap to School Day."   Wear Your Cap to School Day is a nationally designated date when students may donate $1.00 to Caps for Kids for the privilege to wear their favorite ball cap to school on that day.  This year's designated date is Friday, October 5, 2007.  Students who participate and pay $1 will be the only ones allowed to wear a hat to school on Friday October 5, 2006.  Upon paying $1, each student will receive a "Caps for Kids" sticker to wear as proof of their involvement.
Please see Mrs. Borders in room 1603 or Mrs. Frazee in room 1904 to pay your dollar to participate.

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 .  

CPR/First Aid Classes
CPR/First Aid Class offered!   Brought to you by the AOMS PTSA, a CPR/AED andFirst Aid Course will be held on Monday, October 29th and Tuesday, October
30th from 3-6 PM.  This course is offered to both students and adults.  You will become American Heart Association Certified for 2 years after taking this course.  Both classes are only $35 and $25 if you are only able to take one!  A form and more information will soon be available on our school website.  Click here for more information.  Forms are due into the office by October 24th to reserve your spot. Any  questions, call June Steffy @804-0313.

Congratulations AOMS 2007 Girls Volleyball Team
Varsity                                                       Junior Varsity
Anna Anadon                                             Emma Allen
Brooke Chambers                                     Emily Chambers
Megan Della Penna                                 Jordan Chillinsky     
Tasha Eisenhower                                   Helen Girod
Katie Jerman                                             Tessa Gordon
Tiffany Mancuso                                      Kendall Hardy
Emily Oetting                                            McKenna Hollingsworth
Emily Oliver                                               Kendall Newby
Richelle Prijic                                           Sydney Rheinhardt
Lauren Pucci                                            Teresa Rodriquez
Natalie Simpson                                      Emily St.Marie
Kristen Stanley                                        Halie Turigliatti

Come out and support our teams on Tuesday, October 2nd at 3:30 PM at AOMS.

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.

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!

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.

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.


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Community News
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 CHS Dance Teams Golf Tournament
The 7th Annual CHS Dance Team Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, October 15th at the Crossings at Carlsbad.   All proceeds benefit the Lancer Dancers and Xcalibur Dance Teams.  Cost for the four person scramble is $175 per player, or $650 per team.  The day includes prizes, dinner, silent auction and live performances by both teams.  Click here for registration and more information.  Questions?  Call Marty Smith at 990-9800.  Sponsors wanted!

Encinitas NJB Basketball
Boys and Girls Basketball Leagues are starting up for grades 3rd - 8th.   Skill evaluations are October 14th.  For more information or to register online today click here.

North County Bobby Sox 2008
Every player plays every game - No Tryouts!   Softball for girls ages 5 - 18.  If you are interested please click here for more information and dates for registration.

California Junior Cotillion
For those interested in the complete etiquette experience from dining to dancing for their children   visit the California Junior Cotillion website at www.CaliforniaJuniorCotillion.com .

Upcoming Events:
10/2:
AOMS Volleyball Game vs. RSF @ Aviara Oaks 3;30PM
10/5:  AOMS "Wear Your Cap to School Day - Support Kids with Cancer ($1 to participate)
10/5: First ASB Dance 2:10-3:30PM
10/9 AOMS Volleyball Game vs Oak Crest @ Oak Crest 3:30 PM
10/10: Picture Make-up Day During Lunch in Auditorium
10/10:  CUSD Board Meeting 6:00 PM
10/19:  Reflection Entries due into the office by noon
10/22-10/26:  Parent Teacher Conferences, Early Dismissal @1:10PM
10/26:  Lancer Day, Early Dismissal @1:10PM
10/29:  CPR/First Aid 3-6 PM Room 1303
10/30:  CPR/First Aid 3-6PM Room 1303
11/7:  Picture Make-up Day During Lunch in Auditorium

Make-Up Picture Days
Make-up picture days are during lunch in the auditorium on October 10th and November 7th.

Helpful School Information
Visit the Aviara Oaks Middle School website:
http://www.aviaraoaksmiddle.com

For AOMS events, go to the events calendar at:
www.aviaraoaksmiddle.com/calendar.htm

eScrip Update:
If you haven't renewed your eScrip account, please do so now.   Not signed up yet?  Just go to www.escrip.com to join or renew and help support AOMS.

Pass It On.....
New subscribers can sign up for AOMS Email blast by going to the "Contact" section of our web site or by clicking here

A copy of every blast sent out can be found on the AOMS website.   Pass the word on to those who are not signed up, or click here to find an old blast.

CUSD Board Meeting 10/10 The next school board meeting is Wednesday, October 10th, in the Carlsbad City Council Chambers at 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr. beginning at 6pm. 

Parent Project
Parent Project is a comprehensive, award-winning and activity-based parenting skills program focusing on prevention and intervention of the most destructive of adolescent behavior.

Classes are for ten Tuesday nights
Starting date, October 2, 2007
From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is highly recommended.

Location: Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave.
Total fee for materials and class: $25.00/individual registration
$35.00/couple
No Cost for Military Families
To register and for more information,contact Penny Velazquez at The GUIDE counseling office 931-2167.

Odyssey of the Mind
Are you ready for an Odyssey of the Mind?  Aviara Oaks Middle School is interested in forming teams to compete in the Odyssey of the Mind Regional Competition on March 1st in Palm  Springs.  To do that, WE NEED COACHES!  Parents, if you are interested in coaching please contact Diedre Girod at cdgirod@roadrunner.com.   For more information on the Odyssey of the Mind program please visit our website: www.odysseyofthemind.com/learn_more.php

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.

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.

E-mail Notifications & Submissions
Please limit submissions to 80 words and PDF files to 200K max! If you are an outside organization, you must contact Ellen Durham(
Edodd@sdcoe.k12.ca.us) first at the Carlsbad District office for CUSD approval prior to review by AOMS administration. To find out more about submitting announcements to the email blast, visit http://aviaraoaksmiddle.com/emailblast.htm .

Outside Organizations are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Carlsbad Unified School District. The District's policy is to permit distributional flyers as a community service.

STAY INFORMED - BE INVOLVED!
Nancy Monaco AOMS PTSA Volunteer Communications Coordinator