PTSA General Meeting:  April 24th at 6:30 PM
Aviara Oaks Middle PTSA will hold it's Annual General Meeting April 24th, at 6:30 PM in Aviara Oaks Elementary's MPR.  Please join us as we make any changes that are needed to our budget, receive the mid-year audit report, and elect next year's Executive Board!  Please click here to see the proposed PTSA 2008/2009 slate.  Also that evening, we will be hosting Maggie Stanchi, Principal of Carlsbad High School and representatives from the 9th Grade Smaller Learning Communities.  They will provide information for your incoming 9th Graders.  Advance questions can be emailed to AOMSPTSA@gmail.com.  We look forward to seeing you there.

The 4th Annual Grand Tasting almost here! 
May 3, 2008.  5-8 PM 
Don't miss out on attending this year's North County Grand Tasting... This annual event presented by Friends of Aviara Middle and Elementary Schools Foundation supports both schools, mainly in the area of technology.  Did you know that without the success of this event, and through generous family donations through the foundation, neither school would have the new computer labs and classroom computers?  Don't miss out on attending this fun event, every dollar you spend is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law!  Visit www.FriendsofAviara.com for more information and to purchase tickets.   Promo Code "Aviara" gets you a $10 per person discount.

Donations for Grand Tasting Silent Auction
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 childrens educations.  Please contact Jacquee Renna if you would like to participate at jmrenna@msn.com

AOMS New Grass and Trees!!!!

Check out the before, during, and after photos!!!
Once again, the staff and students of AOMS would like to thank former Aviara student and Eagle Scout Matt Williams for the grass and trees that can be seen on the south side of our parking lot.  As a part of his Eagle Scout community service project, Matt raised enough money (with a small contribution from our ASB class) to purchase 2,500 square feet of sod and 15 cubic yards of topsoil. And with the help of fellow scouts and their parents, they tilled the ground and laid the sod last Saturday and Sunday. A great example of our school and its community working together!!! Please click here to see the before and after photos.

8th Grade Promotion Fundraiser
Please joins us for a "Just Fabulous" rolling boutique  at the home of Jacquee Renna, April 30, 12:00 - 7:00 PM.  (2003 Alga Road).   There will be many styles to choose from for Mother's Day, summer, promotion or graduation gifts!  Owner Liz Sloss will be choosing items just for this season and this group.  She will donate 10% of all sales to the AOM-PTSA 8th Grade Promotions fund!  If you would like more information,  please call or email Jacquee at 845-2170 or jmrenna@msn.com .

AOMS Dance Tryouts
AOMS Dance Tryouts are coming up.  If you are  a 6th or 7th grader interested in trying out for either Dance 1 or Dance 2 for next year please pick up an audition packet from Mrs. Borders in room 1603 or in the office!  Auditions are Monday and Tuesday April 28th and 29th.  Come on out and dance with us!

ASB Application
Are you interested in being a part of your student government?  ASB is the class to learn leadership and organizational skills through planning and participating in events such as: dances, fundraisers, field trips, guest speakers, talent shows, lunchtime activities, and leadership conferences.  Click here for an applications.

Yearbook/Photography Application
Would you like to join the year long Yearbook/Photography class?  Learn about photography, journalism, and graphic design as you create a yearbook full of AOMS memories.   Students will learn digital photography, and when the yearbook is completed, advanced photographic skills like Photoshop will be covered.  Click here for an application. (You do not need an application if you join the semester Photography only class.)

Aviara Oaks Odyssey of the Mind Team Advances to   World Finals
The Odyssey of the Mind competition teaches students to learn creative problem solving methods while having fun in the process.  On  April 5th at the State Finals, our team placed second in Division II for the "Road Rally" problem.  This problem required the team to create a battery powered vehicle that traveled through 3 "stops" where it performed tasks related to sports.  Team members are Courtney Carterette, Kimberly Chang-Haines, Annie Driscoll, Helen Girod, Nicole Nungaray, Emily St. Marie, and Eric Straw.   Wish them luck as they prepare for the World Finals in Maryland on May 31 - June 3.    The Odyssey Team is seeking financial support for travel expenses.  For more information on how you can help, please contact Jan St. Marie at aomsodyssey@gmail.com .

Kids Are Worth A Million(KWAM) Legoland Tickets
On May 3rd, KWAM is hosting a community day at Legoland.  Tickets are available for that day only, for $15.  The AOMS dance team will be performing on stage, and that performance will be taped and aired at the KWAM telethon on May 16th, at 7:00 PM on Time Warner Cable channel 19.  Come and cheer your school on!!  To purchase the special reduced price Legoland tickets of $15, please contact Jan St. Marie at aomsodyssey@gmail.com .  $5 per ticket will go to the AOMS Odyssey Team.

Your Two Cents Make a Difference!
Did you know that more money is printed daily for the game Monopoly than by the U.S. treasury?   If only some of that money could make a difference for AOMS.   You can make that happen just by buying your flowers, clothes, games, toys, books, CDs and everyday items at iGive.com.  At www.iGive.com/FAME, you get a free membership (no costs or obligations) to shop at 680+ online stores and without even knowing it, you'll be helping AOMS students at the same time.   Up to 26% of every purchase you make will be donated directly to Friends of Aviara Middle & Elementary Schools Foundation!  Try the link up above, it is fast and easy!  And it can make a difference!!

Cabaret Night
You don't want to miss this years .... "Come To the Cabaret"
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.  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.