A Message from Dr. Roach, School Superintendent
California's fiscal emergency will devastate Carlsbad's schools.  Carlsbad Unified Schools could lose $4.5 million if Proposition 98 is suspended.  Gov. Schwarzenegger's proposed education cuts will drastically affect our schools.  Check for agendas, minutes and tools on the district website www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us .  CUSD is taking immediate action.  Volunteer with one of the groups below to make a difference.

• Cost-Cutting "State Fiscal Emergency Working Group" to meet weekly to determine the least invasive budget cuts, contact Suzanne O'Connell soconnel@carlsbadusd.net .
• Lobbying for Change "The Advocacy Campaign"; Make legislature see how cuts will affect the district, contact Lisa Rodman rodmans@roadrunner.com
• Rallying Local Money "Fundraising and Matching Funds", contact Carol Vanvooren cvanvooren@carlsbadusd.net

AOMS Spring Musical - Aladdin Jr.
AOMS Drama Department will present Disney's Aladdin Jr. for 3 shows only February 28th to March 1st.  Don't miss this opportunity to see Mr. Rupperts' annual theatrical performance.   Tickets may be pre-ordered from the Drama Department through Friday February 22nd.  Order forms will soon be on the AOMS website, please visit here to look for an order form, or stop by the office to pick one up.  Complete the order form and return it to the AOMS Administration office with your payment.  Adults are $10 and children under 12 are $5.  Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Box Office prior to each performance.

8th Grade Student Yearbook Adds
Eighth grade parents!  It is time to submit a congratulatory message to your child who is about to complete his/her middle school years.  Only $25, and it will be published in the upcoming yearbook.  Order forms  and all the information you need were passed out last week during Advisory period, and are also available by clicking here and visiting our website.  The due date is February 22, 2008!  Don't miss out.

Cartooning Club
Calling all artists!  Use your imagination at AOMS's newest after school club!  The Cartooning Club is designed to help students learn techniques for creating their very own comic strips. Come prepared to draw comic book characters and to create your own story line.  Share your ideas with other and get helpful tips from your classmates.  Our first meeting will be Monday, February 25th.  Meetings will be Mondays after school in room 1801 (Mrs. Bray).  For questions contact theschneiers@msn.com .

A Message from the Councilor
Last week during a presentation at the PTSA meeting, a question about middle school courses and grades that appear on the transcript came up during the Q & A.  After researching the issue, it was determined that in December of 2007, the school board adopted a policy that allows "MS-Spanish" and "Geometry" to appear on the high school transcript.  The grade will not be calculated in the grade point average on the high school transcript.  If you have questions, please call the Guidance Office at 331-6168.

8th Grade Promotion
8th Grade Promotion is in  full planning mode.  Would you like to volunteer to help?  If you have a high school student, we can use their help on the night of June 6th.  They will receive community service hours.  Please call or email Jacquee Renna at 760-845-2170 or jmrenna@mas.com .

Teacher Wish List
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.

CUSD Board Meeting 2/23
The next school board meeting is Wednesday, February 23rd, at the CUSD District office, 6225 El Camino Real beginning at 6:00 PM.