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!

AOMS Roller Hockey Team
Come out and have some fun and join the AOMS Roller Hockey Team.  The Roller Hockey Team is in need of players.  NO experience needed.  Boys and Girls welcome.  Practices will begin in November.  For more information please pick up a flyer in the office, or call Jamie Manning at 931-0812 or Mike & Renae at 476-0731.  We look forward to seeing you.

CPR/First Aid Classes
CPR/First Aid Class offered!   Brought to you by the AOMS PTSA, a CPR/AED and First 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 are available by clicking here.  Forms are due into the office by October 24th to reserve your spot. Any  questions, call June Steffy @804-0313.

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.

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 .  

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!

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

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. 

Pass It On.....
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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.