AOMS Email Blast


HELP! Test Proctors Needed 5/7-5/16
Parent volunteers are needed to assist with the STAR (Standardized Testing and Reporting) TEST as Classroom Test Proctors May 7 through May 16, 2007 from 8:10 am to approximately 10:30 am.  If you are available to help on one or more of these days, please contact our STAR Test Site Coordinator, Mrs. Ruby, at 331-6100 ext. 6172 or via email at
vruby@hotmail.com ASAP.

Register for eScrip
It is almost summer and some of the busiest shopping months are on their way. Make sure your Vons and credit cards are registered with the Vons eScrip program. Log onto www.escrip.com and click on "Yes! Renew". If you are not registered, it only takes a moment. Go to www.escrip.comand click on "Sign up".  Remember to designate Aviara Oaks Middle School ID #9351448 as your school of choice.  If you have any questions, please contact Deb Rivers at debrivers@aol.com.

Ralph's Community Program

Ralph's will give AOMS a 4% rebate on all monthly purchases, per enrolled card, up to $500, and 5% over $500. To register or renew your Ralph's card, click here and submit the form.  AviaraOaksMiddle School designation is 82109.  If you have any questions, please contact Deb Rivers at debrivers@aol.com.

"Hollywood Night" - Thank you!!!
The AOMS Band and Orchestra Boosters would like to extend our many thanks to all those who contributed to the success of Hollywood Night Concert & Dinner.  Many compliments were received about the entire evening - the music was terrific!  We extend a special thank you to Band Director Katie Browns' husband, brother, and sisters for all of the time they donated to the success of the evening which benefited our children.

COMMUNITY NEWS---------------------------------------------

CHS Clubs & Organizations Night 4/4
The Carlsbad High School Parent Association is hosting a Clubs and
Organizations Night on Wednesday, April 4th from 5-8:30pm in the Old Gym at Carlsbad High School, 3557 Monroe St. All incoming freshman and their parents are welcome.  Please stop by the Old Gym before or after Freshman Orientation to see what CHS has to offer our students. For more information or questions, please contact Programs Co-Chair,
Lorraine Melendez at drmelendez@goldcoastchiro.com.

Art of the Garden: Carlsbad's Garden Treasures 4/22
The CarlsbadArtsPartnership cordially invites you to its First Annual Garden Tour, Sunday, April 22, 2007, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Self-guided, flat shoes required. Rain or shine. Reserve tickets by mail (click here for ticket form) or phone 760-434-6216. All proceeds to benefit the CarlsbadArtsPartnership, in its mission to bring the arts back to
education.
www.carlsbadartspartnership.org.

Karate Summer Camp
North County Martial Arts has 8 weeks of summer camp. Camp includes two field trips per week, arts & crafts, 2 karate classes per day, and 30 minutes of reading everyday. No other summer camp offers: Leadership training, Character development, Discipline, Confidence, and self-defense
skills. For more information please go to
www.northcountymartialarts.net.

Coach Cooper's Surf Camps USA
A Typical Day at Surf Camps USA is safe, exciting, and informative. The camp provides a great beginning for the new surfer and the needed guidance for the more experienced.  For adults and children we offer private and group lessons, week-long and weekend camps, birthday parties, and corporate events. All staff members are first aid and CPR certified.  Our staff includes past and present Coaches of the Carlsbad High School Surf Team, and professional surfers.  All surf instruction includes but not limited to learning about surfing, ocean awareness (tides, currents, etc.), ocean safety and environmental awareness.  For more information please surf our website:
www.surfcampsusa.com

AYSO Fall Soccer Registration
Register online now at WWW.AYSO-LC.ORG . Practice and play games on the artificial turf fields at Poinsettia Park, Aviara Community Soccer Park, and Stagecoach Park as well as local schools. Learn more - VIEW OUR
2006 PARENT SURVEY at WWW.AYSO-LC.ORG. Questions? Email Registrar@ayso-lc.org.

Carlsbad Lightning Recreational Signups
Don't miss out on the Early Bird special that can save you $20.00 until March 31st.  Visit our website at
www.lightningsoccerclub.com and sign up online now!

Carlsbad Wave F.C. Fall Recreational Soccer
CWFC
goals are simple: Provide a safe and encouraging environment to learn the game of soccer, teach sportsmanship and the concept of working together as a team, and most importantly, that EVERYONE PLAYS!  Season begins in August - Get Ready! REGISTER NOW and SAVE $!!! Registration Forms can be found here.

CHS Cheerleaders Spring Break Cheer Camp 4/9-4/12
Learn the latest & greatest cheers, stunts and dances from the CHS cheerleaders April 9-12th from 9am-12:00pm. Camp is being held at CHS' Old Gym for Grades 4th-7th at a cost of $75. Any questions, contact John and Kathi Lauduski at 760.438.0711.


 

Upcoming Events:
4/4: CHS Clubs & Organizations Open House
4/6: AOMS Talent Show
4-9-4/13: Spring Break
4/19: Babysitting Class Registration Deadline
4/20: Grand Tasting Tour
4/23-4/26: CHS Challenge Test for English Honors
4/24-4/25: Babysitting Class

Playground Partners Game Schedule
4/5:
6th & 7th Grade Lunch: Flag Football;  8th Grade Lunch: Basketball Shoot Around

Notice: 8th Graders Taking English Honors Next Year 
All students who are not automatically enrolled need to challenge if they want to take Freshman Honors English at CHS. Automatic enrollment requires a 5 on the
CST and an A in first semester honors English.
Challenge Exam:  Apr 23-26
Time:  3:15-4:15
Materials:  blue or black pen, a pencil AND white line notebook paper
(mandatory for taking the test)
Room:  initially report to room 816 at CHS and check the posted schedule to se
where the test will be given.

No make-up times or days will be offered. 
Please avoid putting off taking the test until the last day as seating is limited!

Baby Sitting Classes Back by Popular Demand!!!
American Red Cross Babysitting Training
course will be offered again by the PTSA just in time for your child to make some money for the summer. The course will take place on April 24th and April 25th from 2:15-5:30PM in Room 1601 (Mrs. Riis' room). You must attend both days to be certified. See the flyer posted here for a course description and requirements! The cost is only $65 and includes a babysitter pin and handbook. Registration form and money can be turned into the front office. Registration deadline is April 19th. Maximum of 12 people so it is a first come, first served! For questions, please call June Steffy at 804-0313.

North County Grand Tasting Tour!  4/20
Join us for the next stop on the Grand Tasting Tour.  Friday April 20th. 
$5 from every ticket purchased will be donated back to FAME foundation, in addition to the 10% of all purchases when you present your FAME Frequent Flyer card or mention FAME at the time of purchase.  Please visit the website here
 for more information.

FAME needs Donations!
Do you have a company that has items to donate to the upcoming silent
auction?  Would you like every family on campus to have access to your products?  Or, do you know someone who does?  Please contact Jacquee Renna 760-845-2170 if you would like to help.  Last years' silent auction raised over $40,000 that was donated to both AOE & AOMS.  Please visit the website here for more information.  New and exciting this year will be the online auction!  Stay tuned...

E-mail Notifications & Submissions
Please limit submissions to 80 words and PDF files to 200K max! If you are an outside organization, you must contact Libby Knapp (lfbknapp@sdcoe.k12.ca.us) first at the Carlsbad District office for CUSD approval prior to review by AOMS administration. To find out more about submitting announcements to the email blast, visit http://aviaraoaksmiddle.com/contact.htm.

Outside Organizations are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Carlsbad Unified School District. The District's policy is to permit distributional flyers as a community service.

STAY INFORMED - BE INVOLVED!
Dana Love AOMS PTSA Volunteer Communications Coordinator