Dear AOMS Families,

As we prepare for a well-deserved week off, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for each of you and the unique contributions you bring to our school community. The connection between home and school is the foundation of our students’ success, and your partnership continues to inspire and strengthen all that we do here at AOMS.

This season offers us a chance to reflect on what matters most. For us at AOMS, that means fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where our students not only grow academically but thrive socially and emotionally. It’s through your unwavering support that we can achieve this vision.

As you spend time with loved ones in the week ahead, I encourage you to celebrate the big and small moments, honor traditions, or create new ones that bring joy and meaning to your family. It’s in these moments of connection that we find renewal and purpose.

From our AOMS team we wish you a restful, fulfilling, and joyful week ahead.

With gratitude,
Nicole Johnston Principal

Sam Eshelman, Assitant Principal

Earlier this week we held an assembly on campus titled Waking up Courage. We enlisted, united and challenged our students to stand up to bullying. We are building updstanding skills and continuing to prioritize campus culture. Please review these upstander strategies with your student:

Supporting

Reasoning

Distracting

24/7 Virtual Homework Help

Encourage your students to explore our Homework Help webpage, with a variety of databases specifically designed for students in grades K-12. Resources include access to Britannica School in English & Spanish, NoveList, National Geographic Kids, specialized Gale and ProQuest databases and more. These databases provide access to in-depth, primary source information that goes far beyond a basic Google search.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

A library card opens the door to a world of knowledge, and we encourage all students to obtain one! Carlsbad City Library representatives can assist students and parents in acquiring their library cards. With this card, a wealth of books, resources, and digital materials are at their fingertips. Show your library card or register for a new one at any of our three library locations during the month of September to earn a reward while supplies last.

Student ID Access for Carlsbad City Library eBooks and eAudiobooks

We're thrilled to announce that students can now access a curated selection of Carlsbad City Library's vast collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks via Sora, the OverDrive reading app. Your district selects filters to ensure students access age-appropriate Carlsbad City Library materials using their student ID, eliminating the need for a library card. Sora makes reading easier than ever, so encourage your students to explore literature. To set up Sora for your school, email Laura.Mendez@carlsbadca.gov.

Thanksgiving traffic safety tips

With Thanksgiving coming up, you may notice more people walking, driving and biking. Here are some tips to help everyone stay safe on the road over the holiday.

• If you have a new e-bike rider at home, have them take the Safer Streets Together pledge. It may seem like a small action, but studies show that when someone makes a pledge, they’re more likely to follow through.
• It’s getting darker earlier. Help your student select bright clothing and reflective gear to wear when walking or biking at night, and make sure their bike has working front and rear lights. This video shows how to prep for a night bike ride.
• Talk to your student about the rules of the road, including rules for pedestrians and bicyclists, and Carlsbad-specific e-bike rules.

We’re thankful for your help keeping our community safe.

View more traffic safety tips.

Don't forget to sign up for the Sage Creek High School Shadowcats. Shadowcats is a student-led program where eighth-grade students are given the opportunity to experience Sage Creek High School firsthand. They will spend part of the day on campus “shadowing” our current students. Eighth-grade students will shadow Bobcats throughout their 2nd and 3rd-period classes as well as lunch. Drop off is 9:30 am and pick up is 1:00 pm. Sign-up here. The forms will be open until December 22, 2024. The dates are:

• Thursday, January 9th: Calavera Hills
• Friday, January 10th: Valley Middle
• Monday, January 13th: Aviara Oaks
• Tuesday, January 14th: Private School/Out of District

Interested in playing water polo in high school? Sage Creek is exploring hosting a boys and girls competitive team next year. If you are interested, please fill out Water Polo Interest Survey by Nov. 12. Boys water polo is a Fall sport and girls water polo is a winter sport.

Please check out our Aviara Oaks School Counseling website.

See link below for information including offerings and try out information.

November Library Closures:

• Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11

• Thanksgiving Holiday, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2 p.m. closure

• Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28

• Thanksgiving Holiday, Friday, Nov. 29

Ancient Technologies Lecture

Thursday, Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m.

Gowland Meeting Room

For teens and adults: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and learn about the human history of the San Diego region. Dig into San Diego's unique history through storytelling, hands-on activities and real artifacts with the San Diego Archaeological Center.

In-N-Out Cover to Cover program

Free burgers with the reading of five books or 300 minutes for children ages four to 12!

Keep your student’s reading momentum going in a delicious way with the In-N-Out Cover to Cover reading program, now through November 16. Participants can read five library books to earn a free hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese, courtesy of In-N-Out. It’s fun, it’s easy, it’s tasty! To register, visit https://carlsbadlibrary.beanstack.org or tell your student to go with an adult to their nearest Carlsbad City Library and speak with a library staff member. Last day to pick up In-N-Out certificates is Nov. 23, the program ENDS on Nov. 16

Totes Thankful

Now to Nov. 30

For all ages

Community members are encouraged to visit the library and write down what they are most thankful for. Those who express their gratitude will receive a complimentary book bag.

Library staff are here to help:

Email libraryteens@carlsbadca.gov for research help, volunteer service hour opportunities, book recommendations and more!

Teen recommendations:

• Book recommendations for teens are available on our website or can be personalized by request.

• Are teens interested in joining a book club? Join today for the Book Warriors (Teen Book Club). Participants meet once a month via Zoom. For more information visit our page