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

Lost and Found
Please have your child check the lost and found bin which is located outside the school office. The bin is full of clothing, shoes and many other items.  After May 30th, all unclaimed items will be donated to charity.  There are also various small items being held in the office.  Please have your child check with Ms. Palmer at the front desk if they have lost any jewelry, glasses or small electronic devices.

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.

Attention 8th Grade Boys
Do you want to be part of  a Championship team?  Carlsbad High School has won 5 CIF Water Polo Championship titles in a row.  If you can swim, surf, or just want to learn a new sport, come watch their last day of spring practice.  Meet some of the players, the coaches and enjoy pizza with the team.  May 30th, 4:00 PM at Carlsbad HS pool.  For more information call Jody at 994-0648 or Shelly at 431-5445.

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.

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.

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Community News
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The Wizard of Oz Auditions
Auditions for the Carlsbad Community Wizard of Oz for ages 6 to adults will be held on May 20th, at Valley Middle School, rooms 101 and 102.   Ages 6 - 12 at 6:00 PM and ages 13 and up at 7:30.  For more information visit our website www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com or email us at carlsbadtheatre@yahoo.com . 

Leucadia Surf Camp
Surfing lessons and surf camps in Encinitas, Leucadia & Oceanside.
See their website at:
www.leucadiasurfschool.com
For more info, please contact Gerry Kantor at
760-635-SURF (7873)

Summer Basketball Camps with CHS Varsity Coach
CHS Varsity Basketball Coach, Scott Ogden, is proud to host the 8th Summer Basketball Camp.  There will be two sessions this summer (June 16 - 19 and June 30 - July 3).  Do not miss out.  Sign up now.  For more information click here.

Hip-Hop and Jazz Dance Camps
San Elijo Dance and Music Academy is hosting summer workshops for Hip-Hop and Jazz dancers.  Come and have some "Serious Fun".  Click here for more information.

Surf Camps USA
Surf Camps USA are now taking registration for this summer.  Click here for more information and visit their online registration at www.SurfCampsUSA.com .

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

Critter Camp Summer Fun
Critter Camp is a place where kids connect with animals.  For children ages 4 to 13 years old.  Activities are age specific.  Click here for more information.