CHS English Challenge Test:
The English Challenge Test for CHS incoming 9th graders (currently 8th graders) will take place May 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd.  Pick the day that works for you and report to CHS room 816 at 3:00 pm.  Students will be assigned to other rooms depending on the number of students present that day.  Students will be done between 4:15 and 4:30.  Students MUST bring notebook paper, a pen and a pencil.  CHS can not provide these materials for students who forget them.  Because of the late testing time frame, students may not know the results of the test before the end of the school year.

STAR TESTING
STAR testing begins on Monday May 5th.   All students should be in class at 7:45 am each day to ensure that they will not miss any testing.  Students who arrive to school after testing has begun will miss that days test and be required to take a make up test.

IMPORTANT: Thursday, May 8th, will begin with period 1 instead of period 7 at 7:45 am.  All IPE students need to plan to be in class at 7:45, and all students should report to period 1 that day.

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.

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 .

Strawberries in May!
Fresh picked strawberries will be on sale after school on Wednesdays in the month of May!  Please support Odyssey of the Mind students and 8th Grade Promotions by stopping by and buying some farm fresh, picked that morning, strawberries.  $3 per single and $8 per 3 pack.  We accept cash or checks written to AOMS-PTSA.

8th Grade Promotion Event Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for the various 8th Grade Promotion Events that are coming up soon.  If you can help out, please contact Jacquee Renna jmrenna@msn.com .  The events we need volunteers for are the following:

• 8th Grade Dads to be security for the 8th Grade Dance/Arcade June 6th from 6-9pm
•  8th Grade Mom's and Dad's to check-in & check-out students, and take photos for the 8th grade Dance/Arcade June 6th from 6-7 pm or 9-9:30 pm.
• 8th Grade Parents to help with the Yearbook Signing and BBQ 11:30 - 2:10, June 10th
• 7th Grade Parents to help with handing out programs and setting up refreshments on the morning of the 8th Grade Promotion, June 12th, 9am.

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!

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.

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.

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.