Owls Nest Newsletter

Hello Owl Nation!

In this edition of our newsletter, let's spread some holiday cheer and recap the fantastic events that have been happening in our community.

🌟 Angel Tree Still Shining Bright 🌟

The spirit of giving is alive and well as our Angel Tree initiative continues to make a difference in the lives of those in need. Thanks to your generosity, we've been able to fulfill wishes and bring smiles to many faces. If you haven't had a chance to participate yet, it's not too late to be someone's holiday hero. Check out the Angel Tree website and make a difference in someone's season of joy.

☃️ Frosty Fest Recap: A Winter Wonderland Extravaganza ☃️

The recent Frosty Fest was a snow-tastic success! Our community came together to celebrate the winter season in style. From gingerbread houses that took our breath away to the sweet aroma of hot cocoa filling the air, Frosty Fest was a true winter wonderland. Families, friends, and neighbors united in the spirit of merriment, creating memories that will surely last a lifetime.

The highlight of the fest was the arts showcase. The community enjoyed the art show, and performances from dance, theatre, choir, music and band.

What's Next?

As we bid farewell to Frosty Fest, let's carry the warmth and joy into the rest of the holiday season. Keep an eye out for upcoming events like the family craft night and opportunities to spread kindness in our community. Whether it's participating in food box drive, volunteering your time at the gift wrapping party, or simply sharing a smile with a neighbor, every little bit makes a difference.

Thank you for being a part of our wonderful community. Together, we can continue to make the holiday season brighter for everyone.

Thank you to everyone that has donated to the staff luncheon! We appreciate your support. We are currently still looking for donations. Please sign up here if you are interested.

Until next time, stay warm and keep spreading that holiday cheer!

Principal Daniels

As we embark on the holiday season, the spirit of giving comes alive with the unveiling of our cherished AFHS Angel Tree! 🎄 This annual tradition brings together the heartwarming synergy of our community to support those in need. This year, our tree boasts 120 students, ages 18 months to 18 years, each with dreams and wishes waiting to be fulfilled. Students on the Angel Tree are current and future Owls. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of counselors, social workers, teachers, and administrators, these students have found a place on our Angel Tree.

Here's where you come in! Whether you're a seasoned supporter or a first-time contributor, the AFHS Angel Tree invites you to be a beacon of joy. Explore our new website, select an Angel, and witness the magic unfold. For a hands-on experience, don't miss our gift wrapping parties on 12/15 and 12/18 from 2:15-4 pm in the cafeteria.https://afhs-angel-tree.company.site/

Let's make this holiday season truly special by embracing the spirit of giving through the AFHS Angel Tree. Your generosity can create smiles that last a lifetime!

'Tis the season of giving, and we're excited to announce the Food Box Challenge happening until December 15th! This is your chance to spread joy and support Angel Tree families in need.

We've identified essential items that will make a wholesome holiday meal for these families. Your contribution can make a significant impact, bringing warmth and happiness to their celebrations.

Here's what we need:

- 2 Boxes of Stuffing Mix

- 2 Boxes of Instant Potatoes or 2 boxes Scalloped or Au Gratin Potatoes

- 2 Boxes of Macaroni and Cheese

- 2 Canned Yams

- 1 Brown Sugar Bags

- 1 Bags of Marshmallows

- 2 Cans of Green Beans

- 2 Cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup

- 2 French Fried Onions

- 2 Canned Cranberry Sauce

- 2 Jars of Gravy (or packets)

- 2 Cans of Corn

- 2 Cornbread Mixes

- 2 Dessert Mixes (Pumpkin Pie Mix, Brownie Mix, Cake Mix, etc.)

- 2 Jello Mixes

- 2 Boxes Hot Cocoa Mix

- 2 Boxes Iced Tea/Lemonade Mix

- 1 Pack Flour

- 1 Pack Sugar

- 1 Cooking Oil

Your support in providing these items will go a long way in creating memorable holiday moments for Angel Tree families.

Drop off your donations at Agua Fria High School by December 13th, and let's make this holiday season a little brighter for those in need.

It’s that time for parents night out! Maybe you need a date night or time to shop. Whatever you decide drop your kids off at Agua Fria on Saturday, December 16th from 3-8 for a $25 donation. Donations Link Have questions? Email me at skunst@aguafria.org

We remain committed to keeping our campus safe for all students. We have experienced a major decrease in the number of fights out on campus and work hard to provide effective supervision and to provide students opportunities to partner with administration to diffuse issues before they happen.

We are, however, noticing an increase in the fights happening in the community, such as at the local library and parks, and fights in the bathrooms on campus. This is not how we want our Owls to be represented in the community and this is not what we stand for. Please have a discussion with your student about more appropriate ways to resolve conflicts, including:

• Alerting admin, their counselor, student support, security, or any trusted adult to the situation

• Participating in an admin-facilitated student mediation

• Asking an administrator about setting up a peace contract

Please note: fights or graffiti that occur in the bathroom still warrant school consequences and may also include legal charges.

Tami has started off her senior season well leading the team in scoring with a 16.4 avg and 5 rebounds per game. In the game against Yuma, Tami made 9 of 10 shots to lead the team with 21 points. Tami has been very steady to start the season.
– Coach Polvino

Since Amari has arrived he has been a stellar STUDENT-ATHLETE. He moved here from Texas with a lot of adversity back in Texas. He took care of his RMA right away, he is a YES SIR NO SIR guy ALL the time, he asks questions, already won our first CHARACTER MATTERS Character Quality player of the week award for COMMITMENT and during our tournament last week (in a very HARD weekend) played like we want our OWL BASKETBALL players to play: HARD, SMART, SELFLESS, etc... and was leading scorer in 2 out of 2 games.
-Coach Lefebvre

Counselors have been to all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade English classes to complete students’ course selection for the 2024-2025 school year. They will be following up with students who were absent during the week of December 11th.

Counselors: Jennifer Ferrante-Jackson Students with last names A-D, T, U

jferrantejack@aguafria.org

Jill Goodall Students with last names E-K, Q, R

jgoodall@aguafria.org

Bill Lucas Students with last names L-P

blucas@aguafria.org

Azalea Flores-Moreno Students with last names S, V-Z and all ELL students

afloresmoreno@aguafria.org

If you have a question or want to speak to an administrator at any time during the year, please reference the alphabetical breakdown below. A specific administrator is assigned to students based on their last name.

A-C-Mr. Jovanelly jjovanelly@aguafria.org

D-J-Ms. Tiffany ktiffany@aguafria.org

K-P-Mr. Gardner agardner@aguafria.org

Q-Z-Ms. Alickovic aalickovic@aguafria.org

Principal Autumn Daniels adaniels@aguafria.org

Regular Communication

Email and the Remind App will be our primary source of communication with parents and students this year. The email address used will be the primary email given at registration. Parents are also automatically added to Remind through the contact information provided in your enrollment paperwork. Students’ Remind accounts are automatically created for students using their student email account.

Join us on the Remind App @aguafriahi

Here are directions to join Remind

Social Media

Click here for all of our Social Media accounts

Website: www.aguafria.org/afhs

Facebook: Agua Fria High School

Twitter: Agua Fria High School @aguafriaowls

Instagram: @aguafriaowls

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