Save the Date! 3/29
Aviara Oaks Middle PTSA will hold it's Annual General Meeting March 29th, at 6:30 PM in the MPR/Gym.  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!  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.

Grade 7 California Writing Standards Test 3/6
AOMS 7th grade students will be taking the California Writing Standards portion of the STAR Test on Tuesday March 6, 2007 beginning 2nd period.  In order to assist your student to do his or her best on this test, please be sure they are well rested and have a nutritious breakfast.  Please do not schedule any appointments that would conflict with your child being able to participate in the Writing Standards test. All 6th through 8th grade students will be participating in the California Standards Test (STAR Test) May 7 through May 18, 2007. Please do not schedule anything during this time that would conflict with your child being able to participate in the testing, as students who miss sections of the test for any reason will be asked to make up that section after the regular testing sessions are over.

The Secret Garden 2/28-3/9
Students are encouraged to attend the AOMS Library's Secret Garden sessions 2/28, 3/1, 3/2, 3/7, 3/8 and 3/9. We will meet in the library from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, except on Thursdays (3/1 and 3/8) when we will meet from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Each session will include a reading of a chapter of the book, The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Students who attend five of the six sessions are eligible to win prizes such as a ticket to the 3/16/07 Lambs Players Theater musical production of The Secret Garden in Coronado, or the book, The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett, or a key and chain necklace, or other prizes. Students may sign up for the program in the AOMS library. Any questions, please contact Kathy Tom, Library Tech at 331.6188.

Hollywood Nights Concert 3/23
The AOMS Band and Orchestra are celebrating the music of Hollywood at their next concert "Hollywood Nights."  The event will take place on Friday evening, March 23 in the AOMS Multi-Purpose Room.  There are two showings including dinner; one at 6:00pm will showcase the Beginning and Intermediate Orchestras and a Chamber Ensemble Group playing favorites such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The Pink Panther." Then at 7:30pm the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Bands will perform their own selections, including "Eye of the Tiger," "Lord of the Rings," "The Incredibles," and many more!  As a special treat, the new Jazz Band will be performing with Wayne Johnson as well!  Tickets will be on sale starting March 5.

AOMS PTSA Open Board Positions 2007-2008
Now's the time to consider offering your talents, not just in the classroom, but to the all of our students.  How?  Take a look at what the PTSA has to offer!  See where your interest, time and talents will be of greatest benefit to our AOMS community.  Contact Kellie Dunn at kellied@ix.netcom.comor call 212-0217 for more information or to volunteer.

7th Annual KAWAM Telethon 3/22
The 7th Annual Kids are Worth a Million (KAWAM) Telethon will be held at CHS on Thursday, March 22nd from 6-9pm.  Funds raised from the Telethon are donated back to the schools in the form of teacher grants.  This is the only event in Carlsbad where all of the CUSD schools get together and students perform LIVE on Time Warner channel 3 and
www.chstv.com. If you would like to make a pre-donation designated to AOMS, call the Carlsbad Educational Foundation office at 929-1555 or
dianaaaron@sbcgloabal.net.  Donations of $1,000 or more can be walked on the night of the Telethon.

Spring Musical 3/1-3/3
Tickets are on sale for the AOMS Drama Department presentation of "Annie Jr.", at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center located next to Carlsbad High School. There will be 3 shows only: Thursday, March 1st, 2007 at 7 pm; Friday, March 2nd, 2007 at 7 pm, and Saturday, March 3rd, 2007 at 2 pm. You may pre-order your tickets through the AOMS Drama Boosters now through Friday, February 23, 2007. Ticket Pre-order forms are available in the AOMS office and on our web site by clicking here.  All pre-ordered tickets will be held in "Will Call" at the ticket office for pick up on the performance date you select. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the box office prior to each performance.

Don't Miss This Years' "Come To the Cabaret" 3/30
A showcase of talents of AOMS students and staff is being presented Friday, March 30th for two shows only at 6:00 and 7:30 PM. Reserved Seats are $20 per person with a  limited number sold.  General Seating is $10 per person on a first come basis. 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.

Attendance
All absences must be called in to our 24-Attendance Line at 760.331.6170. Student's who have been absent for medical reasons for more than 3 days, must have a doctor's note for those absences.  Absences that are not called in will be marked as unexcused. If your child is late, he/she must stop in the office to get a late slip to clear their absence.

Schools do not receive funding from the state for students who are absent, whether the absence is excused or unexcused.  A child is not considered absent if they have attended any portion of the school day.  Therefore, students may be brought in late or checked out early for medical appointments.  California Law states that a parent or guardian must have their child attend school until the age of 18, daily, unless the child is verifiably ill (doctors note required after 3 days), excused for medical appointments or for other legally acceptable reasons.  According to Board Policy, a student is at risk of retention if he/she has missed 18 days of school (excused or unexcused) per school year.  Students missing school for unexcused reasons will not be provided with work in advance.