Happy New Year and Welcome Back!!!

AOMS Spelling Bee 
Aviara Oaks Spelling Bee will be held Friday January 18th in the gym during 7th period (1:20 - 2:10 PM).  Participants will include the classroom spelling bee winners from each 7th and 8th grade English class.  The school champion will participate in the San Diego Union Tribune Countywide Spelling Bee at the Scottish Rite Center in San Diego on March 11th.

Ambling For Art
On Sunday, January 20th, Ms. Decosmo will be walking her 3rd annual Carlsbad Half Marathon to raise money for the Visual Arts Department at AOMS.   In 2006, she raised $350, and $750 in 2007.  Her goal this year is at least $1,000.  The money goes towards supplies and to help her students attend field trips.     Pledge sheets are available in the office or from Ms. Decosmo.  You can pledge a set amount, or a specific amount per mile.   Please make checks payable to FAME.  Thank you for supporting the ARTS!

Washington DC Trip
This is the last call for any 7th or 8th grader who is still interested in going on the DC trip this spring.  If you are interested, you need to be signed up no later than the 21st of January.  After that, names will be put on a waiting list and will have to wait for a cancelation.  Please see Mr. Ruppert for more information.

Coffee with the Principal
Coffee with he Principal will be held on Friday, February 1st, at 8:30 AM.   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.

PTSA General Meeting
AOMS PTSA's General Meeting will be held on January 31st.   More information about time, location and agenda will be announced soon.

AOMS Students Share Their Artwork 
AOMS has teamed up with Artsonia, the world's largest online kid's art museum, to display our students artwork.  Anyone can view the school gallery online at www.artsonia.com/schools/oaks2 .  Our students join thousands of students from over 100 countries whose artwork is showcased on Artsonia.  This program is a wonderful way to get parents and family members more involved in Art Education.  For more information about Artsonia, visit their website at www.artsonia.com .

Printers Needed
AOMS is in need of two laser printers.   For further details on what is needed, and  how to donate a printer, please contact Dave Kalk at davekalk@yahoo.com .

School Savings Comes to Aviara Oaks Middle
Encourage your student to develop the habit of regularly saving money.   Have them open a Washington Mutual School Savings account during lunch on any Monday.  They will receive the forms needed to open this NO FEE savings account.  Then, each Monday, your students can make deposits at school.    If your student participated in this program in elementary school, then we can bring the account to AOMS.  For more information visit WAMU here, or send us an email at AOMSPTSA@gmail.com to get the process started.

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.

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.