Congratulations Valerie Cowan,  7th Grade Science Teacher, AOMS Teacher of the Year!!!!!

Helpful Tips for School Success
To see a slideshow about how to support our students and help them work towards school success, please click here.

Celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day
Thursday, May 15th. 
 Let's show the AOMS teachers and staff how much we value their involvement in our childrens' education.  Students will have the opportunity to write a Thank You note to teachers and staff at lunchtime on Monday, May 12th, that will then be hung in the Teachers' lounge and office for viewing. 
Parents and students are encouraged to show their appreciation any time this week by dropping off Thank You notes, treats, flowers or anything else to their teachers or to the office.  The PTSA will be providing lunch for all the staff on Thursday.
 
Thank you and let's show our support for the teachers and staff who make a difference in the lives of our children.

Wednesday May 14th Day of the Teacher Rally!
Come and support our teachers on Wednesday, May 14th, at the Day of  the Teacher Rally.  Come and show your support of our teachers by coming to Holiday Park in Carlsbad on Wednesday, the 14th, from 4:00 to 5:30.  Wear black clothing, listen to speakers and show your support.  Every one is welcome to join in the Rally!  Take Carlsbad Village Drive exit off I-5.  Head east one block to Pio Pico drive. Head south two blocks.

Can you do more?
Make a sign for you car to help communicate the message to others. Below is list of suggested signs to make for your car.  Bring it to the Rally, and keep it in you car window to show support.

Some Ideas for Signs: (Keep it positive!)
Better Budget, Better Schools, Better Lives
Education: A Necessity, Not a Luxury
Education Lasts a Lifetime
Invest In Our Future, Our Schools
Flunk the Budget. Not Our Children.
Keep the Quality in Public Education
Fund Our Schools, Fund Our Future
Kids First!
Keep the Promise; Fund Our Schools

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.

Kids are Worth a Million Telethon Air Dates
Tune in to Time Warner Cable Channel 19 this weekend and VOTE for your favorite act!  Watch the telethon Friday May 16th at 7:00 pm, Saturday May 17th at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm, or Sunday May 18th at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.  Then, visit www.kidsareworthamillion.com to VOTE and DONATE.  All donations made in the school's name will remain at the school.  The school with the winning performance will receive $500!

Honors English Challenge Test -          
Grades 6th and 7th
Students who were not automatically enrolled in Honors/Advanced English are invited to take the Honors/Advanced English Challenge Test in May.

The challenge test schedule is as follows:
Monday        May 19   Frazee    Room 1904
Tuesday        May 20  Bray        Room 1801
Wednesday  May 21  Martin    Room 1705
Friday           May 23   Rodak     Room 1802

All tests will begin at 2:15 and end at 3:15.  Students are to choose which day works best and sign up on the sign-up sheet taped to the teacher's door.  When the sign-up sheet is full, students need to choose another day and place. Students will need to bring 2 pencils, an eraser, and notebook paper.  Results will be shared with Mr. Cordell and will be available from their English teacher in June.

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.

Printing Services Need for 7th Grade Field Trip
The seventh grade teachers are taking students on a field trip to the beach. We need 460 color brochures printed before our trip on June 5th. The brochure is a science based scavenger hunt that each student will be required to fill out as they explore the beach.
If anyone has connections with a print shop and can donate this service, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Val Cowan or Linda Payne at 331-6100 or vcowan@carlsbadusd.net or mrspayneaom@hotmail.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.

CASES OF WATER NEEDED
The 8th grade class and families are in need of water bottle donations.   They will we given out after the promotion ceremony on June 12th.  If you would like to help, please leave the cases of water in the office no later than June 6th.  If you have any questions, please contact  Eileen Crowder at 804-7303

The AOMS Visual Art Show
The 3rd Annual Visual Arts Show will be taking place during the Aviara Oaks Middle School Open House  in the Multi-Purpose Room on Wednesday, May 28.  Both Ms. Decosmo's Art classes and Ms. Standley's Photography classes will be displaying work they have completed during this past year.  Some of this artwork will also be displayed this summer at the Del Mar Fair!  Come enjoy your students' beautiful work!  Snacks will be on sale and proceeds will benefit the Art Department.