May 6, 2008

6th Grade Parent Night - May 8th at 7PM

Aptos Junior High GYM

April 21, 2008

4th Quarter Parent Newsletter 2007-2008

If you wish to print or view a copy of the parent newsletter click on the link below:Laughing

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April 8, 2008

8th Grade Graduation

(STUDENTS MUST MEET BOTH BEHAVIORAL AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE)

  •       THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1:00 PM @ CABRILLO COLLEGE.
  •     More information will be sent in May
  •    (8th grade students do not come to school that day)
  •     Graduation Dress Code:

o       Boys: Nice pants ( no jeans or shorts), collared shirts, ties are nice but not needed. (No flip flops)

o       Girls:  Nice pants (no jeans or shorts), pantsuits, dresses, blouses, skirts, etc.  Spaghetti strap and halter top dresses are OK. . NO micro/mini skirts, strapless dresses, evening gowns, cocktail dresses or prom type dresses: As a guideline your skirt should be even with or extend past your fingertips when your arms are hanging naturally at your side.

o       We will have extra clothes or material if the guidelines are not followed.

o       We will be walking a long distance to the graduation seating area, please take this into consideration when choosing shoes. (No flip flops)

April 2, 2008

8th Grade Great America Trip- Friday, June 6th

On Friday, June 6 our eighth grade students will be taking a trip to GREAT AMERICA in Santa Clara.  We will be leaving Aptos Junior High at 9:00 AM and returning to Aptos Junior High around 5:30 PM.  There will be adult chaperones to supervise on the buses. Close supervision at GREAT AMERICA is NOT possible due to the large area of the park; however, staff will be accessible throughout the day.

 

Ø      STUDENT MUST MEET ALL SCHOOL ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND THIS TRIP.

Ø      The cost for the trip is $70.00.

Ø      Tickets will go on sale soon

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL CAROL OR CLAUDIA IN THE OFFICE 

January 22, 2008

Aptos Junior High School has eScrip

Simply by registering your Safeway Club Card, Chevron Card, ATM/debit cards, or credit cards with eScrip, you can earn money for Aptos Junior High School. There is no cost to you for registering, and every purchase you make at a participating merchant earns Aptos Junior High School money. If you have children attending other schools, you may choose to contribute a portion to each school.  To register:
1.    Register online at the eScript website. https://secure.escrip.com/jsp/supporter/registration/step1.jsp
2.    Call 1-800-592-0942 and follow the instructions.
Please Note: You will be asked to provide a School ID. The ID for Aptos Junior High School is 3691845    

October 18, 2007

Check the School Calendar for Important Dates

Important dates such as Thanksgiving Break, Winter break, Sports, Dance, Meetings, etc....Laughing

September 6, 2007

Parking lot flow

Ever wonder where you are supposed to go in the morning? How does the parking lot flow work? Where the heck is the bus lane?  These and many more answers can be found on the A.M. PARKING LOT MAP.

August 30, 2007

Attendance Office News

Daily attendance is vitally important to student learning.  If students are absent from school, parents should call the school office between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. A written note is also acceptable.  Students must come to the attendance office before school starts on the day they return from being absent to obtain an admit slip.  Students who fail to get their admit slip on time will be given campus cleanup during lunch for that day.  Also, if a note or phone call regarding the absence is not received by the time school starts, students will be assigned campus cleanup during lunchtime.  The attendance office will be assigning lunch cleanup starting Tuesday, Sept. 4.

August 17, 2007

Picking up your Student?

PICKING UP YOUR STUDENT?
When picking up your child please follow the steps below for a smooth pickup:
1.  Be prepared to show picture identification.
2.  Make sure you are listed on the emergency card. (if you are not on the emergency card we cannot release the child to you).
3.  If you are not on the emergency card you will need written permission from the childs guardian, we will also call to confirm the note.
4. It does take us some time to get the student from class so please build that into your timeframe.


We thank you for your help with these procedures as we strive to do our best to keep our campus safe.

            

June 21, 2007

Supplies for Student Success

Click on the link below to download the PDF file of supplies that will help your student be successful from day 1.  These supplies can be purchased at any local Office Supply Store.

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Dress Code for 2007-2008

Click below to download the PDF of our 2007-2008 dress code

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April 3, 2007

E-Truancy, What is it?

E-Truancy is a new automated attendance letter generating system that the district has adopted.  Schools are required to send letters home to students and parents after they accumulate 3,6,9 or more unexcused absences, either all day or by period.  E-Truancy now handles this process automatically. If you have received an attendance letter it is because your child has accumulated 3,6,9 or more unexcused absences. 

There are limited types of absences that are considered EXCUSED by the state of Californial. They are as follows:

The following absences are considered excused by the State of California, Board of Education:

  1. Illness
  2. Quarantine under county or city health officer
  3. Medical Services (Doctor, Dentist, etc)
  4. Funerals of immediate family, not longer than one day in California, no longer than 3 days outside of California
  5. Jury Duty
  6. Justifiable personal reasons, including but not limited to: Court appearance, attendance at a funeral, religous holidays, religous retreats, etc. These reasons must be presented in writing and approved by the principal or designated representative.
  7. Participation in religious instruction or exercises in accordance with district policy.

All other absences are considered unexcused by the State of California, even if a note is brought in stating the absence reason.

Aptos Junior High policy is one that a note or a phone call must be received by the school regardless of the absence reason.

If you have questions concerning attendance issues, please contact Brian Saxton @  688-3234.

March 14, 2007

Aptos Junior High School Directory and We Care Pledge book

The Aptos Junior High School Directory and We Care Pledge books are now available.

To receive an electonic copy of the book please do the following:

 Send an email to:  brian_saxton@pvusd.net

In the subject line type:  We Care

 

DO NOT SEND A MESSAGE AS THESE EMAILS GENERATE AN AUTOMATIC REPLY AND WILL NOT BE READ.

If you do not have access to email, you can pick up a hardcopy in the office starting on March 14th.

Thank you,

Aptos Junior High

March 7, 2007

Homework Center

Some of our teachers are posting homework assignments online, if you would like to see if your child's teacher is posting, click on this link: http://www.aptosjr.pvusd.net/homework/ 

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February 12, 2007

The Importance of Writing

Do you often get questions from your children about writing? Here is an interesting and short article about the importance of writing in the workplace.

 The Importance of Writing

November 2, 2006

VISITING CAMPUS

VISITORS ON CAMPUS
Student safety and campus security are top priorities here at Aptos Junior High. The procedures listed below will help us keep our campus safe when you visit.

  1.  Report to the main office to receive a visitors pass before visiting your location

  2.  Display your pass at all times

  3. When your visit is over please report to the main office to return your pass and sign out.

 

Thanks for helping us keep our campus safe Smile
 

 

October 16, 2006

Home and School Club E-mail

If you wish to get in contact with the Home and School Club, send an email to: ajhhomeandschoolclub@yahoo.com

Read other updates and announcements from the Home and School Club. 

August 29, 2006

School Calendar

The school calendar is being updated with upcoming school activities.