The Acorn
Message from Academy of the Canyons' Principal, Dr. Fine
Week of 9/2-9/6
I hope that you had a restful three-day weekend!
Upcoming Events
- Monday, 9/2- No School, for Labor Day
- Friday, 9/6- 1st progress report posted online in Infinite Campus and 1st day of FREE after school enrichment art class (video arts and storytelling, photography, and ukulele)
- Friday, 9/27- Welcome Back to School Dance-All students are invited to the free event at Rancho Pico from 6-9pm
Have a wonderful week! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or our main office with any questions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Juliet Fine
Principal of AOC
(661) 362-3056
661-362-3056
SOAR Running Club for AOC Students-Information Meeting on 9/19, Thursday
Running Club Informational Meeting at AOC Room 101 on 9/19 at 3:30pm
Greetings AOC Students,
S O A R ............ Students Off and Running
This is a district wide club for students interested in running with fellow students who either already love running or students wanting to find out if running could possibly be their new love. Their goal each year is preparing to run the LA Marathon
Mr. Kevin Sarkissian is the District's Supervisor of Career Visions, and he has been heading up the SOAR club for decades.
Mr. Sarkissian will be holding a SOAR information meeting on Thursday, September 19 at 3:30pm. The meeting will be held at AOC in room 101.
Mr. Sarkissian wanted to make sure LPA families are aware of this opportunity & upcoming information meeting. Please join us for an informational meeting on Thursday, 9-19 at 3:30pm.
The meeting will be at COC's University Bldg in AOC's room 101.
If you have questions, please reach out to Mr. Sarkissian directly ksarkissian@hartdistrict.org
The Service Academy Information Night
Event Details:
Date: September 30th, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: College of the Canyons – Valencia Campus University Center, Room 258
Purpose of the Information Night:
The Service Academy Information Night aims to offer comprehensive insights and support to students considering a future at one of the esteemed U.S. Service Academies. Whether students are currently planning to apply or simply exploring future possibilities, this event will provide them with valuable information about the application process, academic requirements, extracurricular activities, nomination procedures, and other essential aspects of the application journey.
Parental Attendance Encouraged:
We strongly encourage parents or guardians to accompany their children to the event. Understanding the intricacies of the application process and the commitment required for Service Academy life can significantly influence a student's decision. Therefore, we believe parental presence at this event will prove beneficial.
R.S.V.P. and Contact Information:
Space for attendance at this event is limited, and as such, we have to limit prospective attendee registration to the prospective candidate plus up to 2 additional guests. In order to help facilitate event planning and preparation for accommodating attendees appropriately, we kindly request you encourage interested students and their parents R.S.V.P. to the following email address GarciaAcademyNight@mail.house.gov by September 16th 2024. Please encourage interested participants to provide their first and last name, School, grade, and the number of guests attending.
Spread the Word:
As esteemed leaders in our educational community, we appreciate your help in disseminating this information to all relevant stakeholders within your respective schools. Please feel free to forward this invitation to students, parents, counselors, and educators who might find this event beneficial. Additionally, our office has included a Service Academy Information Night flyer, as an attachment to this message, for ease of use in informing individuals of this event.
Should you require any further information or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our office at: 661-568-4855 or by emailing Danielle Pavelich at: (Danielle.Pavelich@mail.house.gov).
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we hope to see some of your students on September 30th, 2024, for Congressman Mike Garcia’s Service Academy Information Night.
Academy of the Canyons
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