Budget Information
To stay informed about the current State Budget Fiscal Emergency.  Please visit this section of the CUSD website  http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/emergency.html  .  On this site are links to advocacy tips and templates you can use to let your Legislator know how you feel about this problem.

8th Grade Rubio's Night
Take the night off from cooking and pick dinner up at Rubio's, and help support 8th Grade Promotion.  Click here to download the flier, and Rubio's will donate 20% of your transaction to AOMS PTSA 8th Grade Promotion.  Visit Rubio's at the Carlsbad Outlets on Thursday, March 6th, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and help out your school.  

8th Grade Legacy Tiles
Leave your "ART" on the school wall and be a part of  history.  All 8th graders have an opportunity to personalize tiles that will be permanently mounted on the school wall for all future years to view. Purchase before March 17th for only $20.  All tiles after March 17th will cost $25.  Deadline to purchase tiles in March 31st.  Please click here for an order form.  Anyone who purchases a tile will receive $5 off their 8th grade promotion events.  Questions regarding tiles, contact Marla DeGeller 804-0653.

6th Grade Camp Meeting
Parents and students are invited to join us for a presentation by a representative from Camp Cuyamaca on Wednesday, March 19th, beginning at 6:00 PM in the auditorium.   A slide presentation will proved a brief overview of Camp Cuyamaca as well as some of the camp activities.  You will have an opportunity to have your questions answered at this time.

Holocaust Speaker
A Holocaust survivor will speak to all 8th grade students at a special assembly on March 12th, from 11:30 to 12:45.  A big thank you to all the parents who offered to pick our guest up, we have a ride for her thanks to Kerri Strezzari.

Cabaret Night
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 16th, and come and watch a showcase of talents from AOMS students and staff!!  There will be two shows 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM.  Reserved seating will be available.  More information to come. All proceeds benefit the AOMS Drama Department.

6th Grade Jog-a-Thon
The 6th grade Jog-a-thon is scheduled for this Friday, March 7th to raise funds for 6th Grade Camp.  Students will participate in the jog-a-thon during their regularly scheduled PE class.  Please be sure to have them fill out the pledge form, coming home this week, and return it next Monday, March 10th.  If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Jacquee Renna at jmrenna@msn.com

Carlsbad High Cheer Leading Tryouts for 8th Grade Girls
The Carlsbad High Cheer Leading tryouts are coming up soon.  You may pick up a tryout packet in our school office.  An informational meeting will be held at CHS on March 18th at 4:00 PM.  All packets are due back to CHS by March 25th.  Don't wait or you will miss your chance to be on the winning Carlsbad Team!

Town Hall Meeting :An Underage Drinking Prevention
The San Dieguito Alliance invites you to attend "Start Talking Before They Start Drinking" on Wednesday, March 26th at 6:30 PM, at La Costa Canyon High School Auditorium.  Click here for more information.

STAR Testing 6th through 8th Grade
All students grade 6th  to 8 th grade will participate in the STAR Test May 5 through May 16, 2008.  Please mark your calendar.  We ask that you do not schedule anything during this time that would conflict with your student participating in any section of the STAR test.

CUSD Board Meeting Date: 3/12
The next school board meeting is Wednesday, March 12th, at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, beginning at 6:00 PM.

4th Annual North County Grand Tasting Event - May 3, 2008
FAME, Friends of Aviara Middle and Elementary Schools Foundation announces its 4th Annual North County Grand Tasting event on May 3, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.    This annual event raises funds for the middle and elementary schools to support technology, science, playgrounds and more.  If you would like to attend, volunteer or donate a silent auction item, please contact Jacquee Renna jmrenna@msn.com or Julie Harelson juliencarlsbad@aol.com . 

Intermediate and Beginning Orchestra Concert
Please join us for our Festival Concert on Wednesday, March 12, from 7:00-9:00PM.  AOMS Orchestra, along with the CHS Chamber and String Orchestra will present the music they will be playing at their Festival.  The performance will be held at Carlsbad High School's Cultural Arts Center, a $5 donation recommended.

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.