From:                              moderator@list.aviaraoaksmiddle.com on behalf of AOMS Blast Coordinator [moderator@list.aviaraoaksmiddle.com]

Sent:                               Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:22 AM

To:                                   update@list.aviaraoaksmiddle.com

Subject:                          AOMS Email Blast - 4/1/08

 

 

AOMS Email Blast


    


Budget Information

Carlsbad Unified School District has prepared an "In Brief" publication to answer some frequently asked questions regarding the State Fiscal Emergency, and its potential impacts on the educational future of CUSD students.  Please click here to read the "In Brief".

For further information 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.

Hollywood Nights Concert
Please join us this Wednesday, April 2nd, for the dinner show feature presentation of the Aviara Oaks Bands and Orchestras as they perform selections from popular television hits and the silver screen.  General Admission tickets are just $10 per person with no reserved seating.  Children under 4 are free, and there is a maximum cost of $50 per household.  Only a limited number of tickets are sold.  Ticket order forms are available in the front office, or can be found by clicking here.  Tickets can  be purchased at the Box Office before each show.  Each admission ticket comes complete with dinner, drinks, and dessert.  The bands will perform that evening at 6:00pm; the orchestras will follow with a show at 7:30pm.  All proceeds will benefit the AOMS Music Department.  Thank you for your support!! 

Get Involved in the Decision Making Process!
 The PTSA Nominating Committee is now looking for volunteers to serve on the 2008-2009 PTSA Executive Board.  A list of Board Positions can be found on the  School Website at http://www.aviaraoaksmiddle.com/ptsaboard.htm.  If you have questions about the positions, or you'd like to volunteer for a position, please contact Cyndy Wilson at 603-8013 or AOMSPTSA@gmail.com.

Babysitting Classes are Back!
Looking for something to do this summer and make money?  American Red Cross Babysitting Training Course is back by popular demand!  The course will be offered on April 22nd and April 23rd from 2:15 - 5:30 PM, in Room 1601.  This is an excellent course which teaches safety and safe play, basic care, First Aid, leadership and caregiving skills and tips on finding babysitting jobs.  The cost is $70.   Registration forms can be found in the office or by clicking here.  All forms should be turned in at the office.  Only 12 students allowed in the class!  Registration deadline is April 19th.  Questions, call June Steffy at  804-0313.

AOMS Track and Field Team
 Due to the fact that the Boys and Girls Club was unable to secure a coach, there will not be a Track and Field team at AOMS this spring. We apologize for the late notice and hope to try again next year.

THE CHS PARENT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS 
"Clubs & Organizations Night" on Thursday, April 3rd from 5:00 - 8:30pm in the old gym.  Stop by to see what CHS has to offer.  This is for all students and parents.

6th Grade Camp 
Please remember that all registration forms and tuition payments are due in the AOMS office on TODAY, April 1st, for 6th Grade Camp.  If you are in need of financial assistance contact Mrs. Watson, AOMS Principal, and/or Mrs. Ruby, Camp Coordinator. Also if your student has any special medical or dietary needs, the appropriate physician forms must be completed, signed by your child's physician and returned.  If you are sending medication to camp with your student, it needs to be turned into Mrs. Harris, AOMS Health Tech, clearly labeled with the students name and physicians instruction with the health form no later than Tuesday April 15th.  Please contact Mrs. Ruby at 331-6100 if you have any questions.

6th Grade Jog-a-thon
To date we have collected $457 from the 6th Grade Jog-a-thon.  Thank you to everyone who has contributed and thank you to the 6th graders for running.  This money will partially assist three students who would otherwise not be able to attend.  You can still turn in your contribution for this event to the office.  We have more students who need assistance.  If you have any questions regarding the jog-a-thon please contact jmrenna@msn.com .

Congratulation AOMS 2008 Girls Basketball Team
         Varsity                                  Junior Varsity
        Abi Dixon                                   Tiffany Mancuso
        Julia Ingersoll                          Ana Anadon
        Jessica Zheng                           Chenoa Macklin
        Loren Galdiano                       Kendall Newby
        Michelle Chu                             Jackie Dister
        Ashlee Benson                         Sarah Nash
        Melissa Rex                               Samantha Baker
        Megan McKenzie                    Nicole Piancastelli
        Makena Hurd                           Erika Piancastelli
        Tessa Kline                                Tessa Gordon
        Chloe Dunn

Come out and support the Falcon Basketball Team.  Admission is free and the schedule can be found by clicking here, or checking the blast calendar.

Cabaret Night
You don't want to miss this years .... "Come To the Cabaret"
A showcase of talents of AOMS students and staff!  Friday, May 16th, 2008.  Two shows only: 6:00 and 7:30 PM.  Reserved Seating is $20 per person, with a limited number being sold.  General Seating is $10 per person, with a first come basis seating.  Ticket order forms are available in the AOMS office, or by clicking here.  General seating tickets can be purchased at the Box Office prior to each show. 
All proceeds benefit the AOMS Drama Department.

Annual North Coastal SUPERINTENDENTS FORUM
(Brought to you by your North Coastal Council PTA)
Take this opportunity to hear first hand from Superintendents of Del mar, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and San Dieguito School Districts.  Superintendents will give an update on the important issues concerning their district, followed by a question and answer period.  The Forum is scheduled for Thursday, April 17th, at Solana Pacific Elementary School.  The school is located at 3901 Townsgate Drive, San Diego.
  
Schedule:
  9:00-- 9:30am:  Refreshments 
  9:30 - 10:00am:  General Meeting/Annual NCC Award
   Presentations
  10:00 - 11:30am:  Superintendent Forum
Issues to be addressed include:   
> California State Budget Crisis
> State Testing programs and what they mean to your
    school 
> Parent Involvement at school 
> School Development (New Openings? Remodeling?
    Changes?)

 
4th Annual North County Grand Tasting Event - May 3, 2008
It's time for the 4th annual FAME foundation fundraiser, The North County Grand Tasting.  This annual event raises money for both the middle and elementary schools through ticket sales and silent and online auctions.  We are putting the call out for silent auction items at this time.  Do you have a good or service you would like to provide to the auction?  Do you have a company that can donate a gift basket or interesting item (tickets to sporting events or the theater, timeshare or hotel/airline certificates, restaurant gift certificates)?  The sky is the limit.    All donations are tax deductible and benefit nearly 2000 chidlrens educations.  Please contact Jacquee Renna if you would like to participate at jmrenna@msn.com

 

Upcoming Events: 

4/1:
  6th Grade Camp forms and tuition payments due in the office
4/1:  Girls Home Basketball Game 3:00 & 4:00 PM
4/2:  After School Homework Club, 2:15 - 3:15 PM Rooms 1304 & 1306
4/2:  Hollywood Nights, Bands perform @ 6:00 and Orchestra performs @ 7:30
4/3:  Girls Home Basketball Game 3:00 & 4:00 PM
4/3:  Clubs & Organizations Night at CHS, 5:00 - 8:30 PM in the old gym
4/7-4/11:  Spring Break, No School
4/15:  Girls Away Basketball Game @ Encinitas Boys and Girls Club 3:00 & 4:00 PM
4/16:  After School Homework Club, 2:15 - 3:15 PM Rooms 1304 & 1306
4/17:  Girls Home Basketball Game 3:00 & 4:00 PM
4/19:  Babysitting Class Registration forms due in office
4/22: Girls Away Basketball Game @Enc. Boys and Girls Club, 3:00 & 4:00 PM
4/22 & 4/23:  Babysitting Classes, 2:15 - 5:30, Room 1601
4/23:  After School Homework Club 2:15 - 3:15 PM Rooms 1304 & 1306
4/24:  Girls Home Basketball Game 3:30 & 4:30 PM
5/3:  4th Annual North County Grand Tasting Event
5/5 - 5/16:  STAR Testing for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders
5/16:  Cabaret Night, Two shows 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM


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.

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.

CUSD Board Meeting Date: 4/23
The next school board meeting is Wednesday, April 23rd, at the Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, beginning at 6:00 PM.

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.

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.

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Community News
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Coast 2 Coast Soccer
Coast to Coast Soccer is back for a week of Spring soccer for 4 to 14 year olds, from April 7th to the llth.  For more information click here or visit their website www.c2csoccer.com .

Mira Costa College Annual FREE Math and Science Fair for Kids
The Annual FREE math and science fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Mira Costa College Oceanside Campus. Their address, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside.  Click here for more information.

Boot Camp for Moms
The outdoor fitness boot camp, The Boot, is offering a free session to all mothers with children at AOMS to celebrate Mother's Day.  For more information go to www.IgotTheBoot.com .

Study Depot Summer Camps
Please click here for detailed information on the summer programs provided by Study Depot.

City Summer Arts Programs
Pleas click here for detailed information and registration forms for the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Summer Program.

The Wizard Of Oz
SAVE THE DATE, Carlsbad Theater will be presenting The Wizard Of Oz on May 3, 2008.  More information to come.

Carlsbad Community Theater
CCT will hold their "Shake it up Shakespeare" workshop at Hope Elementary School on April 8, 9, and 10th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  For more information, go to the "Auditions and workshops" section of their website:
http://www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com/

 

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://www.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.