The Acorn

Greetings AOC Families,

I hope that you had a great weekend! This Friday is a Mon/Wed schedule. February is Black History Month, when we recognize the many accomplishments of African Americans throughout history.

Upcoming Events

• February 6th- First day of COC spring term (all students)
• February 16th- COC Cougar Fest- AOC students can join or learn about COC clubs.
• February 17th-No School for AOC Students
• February 20th-President's Holiday
• February 21st- 7pm Informational Meeting for Home Stay for Japanese students at AOC
• February 24th- AOC ASB Talent Show

Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Dr. Juliet Fine

Principal of AOC

(661) 362-3056

jfine@hartdistrict.org

661-362-3056

Carla Tuttle, Office Manager/ Registrar- ctuttle@hartdistrict.org

This week, February 6-10, is National School Counseling Week with the 2023 theme "School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big."

Please join me in thanking and showing appreciation to Diana Grijalva, AOC's school counselor, who is recognized for the vital and complex work they do to support our students. The Hart District Governing Board honors our school counselors for being actively engaged in helping students examine their strengths, interests and talents as well as for working in partnership with families to focus on positive ways to enhance students' academic, career, and social-emotional development.

Hello NHS Parents!

As we enter the second semester of the year, the AOC chapter of NHS is in need of donations. As we do not require club dues, we rely upon our students and their families for donations to fund service projects and ceremonies for our members. These donations are vital for our society's sustainability. Please consider giving $20 cash or check payable to Academy of the Canyons to Mrs. Rubay so we can continue to serve AOC and the Santa Clarita community.

We are hosting Japanese students from our Sister Cities partnership. If you are interested in hosting female Japanese students, we are holding an informational meeting with the COC Department Chair of World Language, Claudia Acosta and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Dave Le Barron on Tuesday, 2/21 from 7:00pm-8:00pm at AOC in room 101.

The 2nd Annual Black History Month Art Show is scheduled for February 28.

Zonta will once again provide the Young Women in Public Affairs Award to a young woman of age 16 to 19, who demonstrates evidence of the following:

1. Active commitment to volunteerism.
2. Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid).
3. Volunteer leadership achievements.
4. Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.
5. Advocating for Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of women worldwide.

The Zonta Club of SCV, Young Women in Public Affairs will be presenting up to $1,000 awards to each selected award recipient. Recipients of the club award are also eligible to receive a higher award at the Zonta Regional level. Please see the enclosed application.

Our goal is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs, volunteerism and civic causes. Applications may also be accessed on-line at https://www.scvzonta.org/young-women-in-public-affairs-scholarship/.

The deadline for submittal is February 24, 2023.

For further information, please contact Gloria Mercado-Fortine and/or Mary Ann Dortch

at YWPA@scvzonta.org.

Located on the campus of College of the Canyons, AOC is proud to be the middle college high school in the William S. Hart Union High School District serving students 9th-12th grades in the Santa Clarita Valley. Students have the opportunity to earn between 24 and 44 transferable college units, prior to receiving their high school diplomas. Upon graduation, the majority of Academy students pursue their post high school education by continuing at COC and completing their college transfer requirements in only one year after high school. Other AOC students go directly into a four-year university, bringing their community college units with them and placing themselves well into their freshman and sophomore years at the college level. While attending AOC as a high school student, community college tuition is waived for established California residents.

Email: jfine@hartdistrict.org
Website: https://www.academyofthecanyons.com/
Location: Academy of the Canyons, Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Phone: 661-362-3056
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Academy-of-the-Canyons-Middle-College-High-School-330158873741614
Twitter: @Academy_Canyons