The Acorn
A Message from the Principal of AOC, Dr. Fine
Week of 2/7-2/11
Greetings AOC Families,
Happy Sunday! I hope that you had a great weekend! This Friday is a Mon/Wed. schedule. Please see the student bulletin for information about upcoming information related to AOC.
Please remember that COC classes start next week and students must either attend in person or log into their classes at their assigned date and time.
We hope that you have a great week! Please reach out to us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Juliet Fine
Principal of AOC
661-362-3056
This month, we celebrate Black History Month. Here is a great article from the University of Southern California on the theme for this month. "USC experts examine Black health and wellness, the national theme for Black History Month 2022. It shifts the public mindset to a more positive and mindful perspective."
Students Return to COC on 2/7 and Must Follow Updated Covid-19 Guidelines
The message below is taken from Mr. Harnish, COC As a reminder, please continue to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms each day before coming to campus. DO NOT enter campus if you are currently experiencing, or have in the past 14 days experienced:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing
- Fatigue
- Chills
- Congestion or runny nose
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
- Gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, diarrhea or vomiting
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact our COVID-19 Compliance Officer at covid@streetconsultinggroup.com or 661-993-7670.
Free COVID testing is available at the Valencia Campus in Parking Lot 7. The drive-through testing site is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Appointments are required. For more information, visit https://la.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing
Testing is also available at the Student Center, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments are not required, but strongly recommended, and can be made at https://www.totaltestingsolutions.com/individual-testing/free-testing/
Starting Friday, drive-through testing will be available 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Canyon Country campus in Parking Lot 2. Appointments are required and can be booked at https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/SantaClarita_CA_16360.html
COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots are available on campus Tuesdays and Wednesdays without an appointment. All three vaccinations – Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen – are available. Here is the schedule:
- Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Canyon Country Campus Quad 1B
- Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Valencia Campus Student Center
For more information about vaccinations, please visit myturn.ca.gov.
For more information about COVD-19, we encourage you to visit the CDC website and review the Frequently Asked Questions page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
Wellness Center at AOC
Wellness Center
AOC is excited to welcome Danica to our wellness team and we welcome all students to our Wellness Center. We are happy to announce our newest schedule, which can be found below and around campus. Our wellness center provides mental-health & wellness resources and support for the emotional, relational and social needs of our students. During each week together, we will learn and practice multiple activities for self-regulation, take time for mindfulness practices, create support groups and so much more. Together we will create a community where wellness matters.8:00-8:20 Grounding and Resourcing
9:40-10:00 Activity
11:15-11:35 Activity
2:00-2:20 Grounding and Resourcing
Wednesday
11:00-11:40 Group (starting February 14)
2:00-2:20 Grounding and Resourcing
Friday
9:00-9:20 Grounding and Resourcing
10:30-10:50 Activity
11:40-12:00 Activity
2:00-2:20 Grounding and Resourcing
12th Grade Graduation-Senior Names Being Published and Enunciations
Graduation is right around the corner! Please make sure that you confirm with your child what name they will have read when they walk across the stage at graduation. We have a list of student names for the seniors to approve/confirm for spelling and accuracy. We will be calling the seniors up to the office, through their 12th-grade Advisement classes, to confirm their names for accuracy and spelling.
ROOTS Meeting on 2/10 at 6pm
The meeting dates will be: 2/10, 3/17, 4/21, and 5/19/22.
https://hartdistrict-org.zoom.us/j/85746024093?pwd=eElaSFZjNks5cjE2Tkg0dXEzZXlsQT09
Meeting ID: 894 4834 2577
Passcode: 258344
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
AOC ASB February Events
Hello AOC! ASB will be selling Valentine Grams during lunch from Monday, February 7, to Wednesday, February 9 in the plaza at lunch. These grams include candy and a wooden rose for $1.50 and will be delivered on Valentine's Day. We have a limited amount available, so we suggest buying yours early in the week! Please bring exact change. We will also be having a Valentine's Day lunchtime event on February 11th where students can make cards to show their appreciation for their friends. We hope to see all of our acorns there!
We also invite you to join us at our talent show, S’more Talent, at the COC amphitheater from 6 to 9 pm. Bundle up with us as we appreciate the incredible talent here at AOC.
Amazon Smile-AOC Roots Fundraiser
AOC Roots is now an eligible charitable organization with Amazon. AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to AOC Roots. When you shop AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com. Please support AOC Roots when shopping at Amazon.com, instead of going to www.amazon.com, please go to smile.amazon.com. You will then be asked to choose which non-profit you wish to support. Select “Academy of the Canyons Roots.”
If using the Amazon mobile app, under “your account” there should be a selection for Smile Amazon, which you can then select “Academy of the Canyons Roots.” Thank you for your continued support of AOC Roots.
Santa Clarita Sister Cities’ 2022 Young Artists and Authors Showcase
Hello and hope this finds you well! Your students are invited to participate in the Santa Clarita Sister Cities’ 2022 Young Artists and Authors Showcase. We’d appreciate your help in getting the word out and encouraging them to submit an entry. We’ve found that extra credit or a class assignment motivates students to participate and hope you’d consider such, if appropriate.
2022 Theme: “Generation Rescue: Sustainable Water for All”
Eligibility: Students 13-18 years old as of April 1, 2022
Categories:
· Art – Classic Medium
· Art – Digital Medium
· Essay/Creative Writing
· Poetry
· Original Music
· Photography
Deadline: March 15, 2022
Details & Submission: SantaClaritaSisterCities.org
Local winners will be announced at an Awards Ceremony in late March, featured in a virtual exhibit, and will be recognized at a City Council meeting. The top five entries in each category will be sent to Sister Cities International in Washington, D.C. to compete with submissions from other Sister Cities organizations across the globe for the $1,000-grand prize per category.
We’re proud to share that Hart District students have always competed successfully at the national/international level, and we’re hoping that more will be added to this list:
2021:
* National 2nd Place Winner (Poetry): “The Light of Hope” – Brandon Cho, Valencia High School
* National 3rd Place Winner (Original Music): “Juven – We are One” – Julios De Jesus, Canyon High School
2020:
* National Finalist (Art): “United We Stand” – Amber Lee, Valencia High School
* National Finalist (Poetry): “Stronger Than Ever” – Sydney Hooper, Saugus High School
2019:
* National Finalist (Essay): “Similarities and Differences” – Katherine Denzin, Saugus High School
2016:
* National Finalist (Essay): “Peace through People” – Cristal Ramirez, Valencia High School
2013:
* National Grand Prize Winner (Essay): “The Powerful Exchange of Love” – Seung Won (Ashley) Choi, Valencia High School
* International Finalist (Art): “Power of Exchange” – Charmaine Agawin, Sariaya, Philippines (Charmaine’s artwork is on display at the Santa Clarita City Hall lobby)
Thank you in advance for your help. We look forward to receiving entries from your students!
Please visit SantaClaritaSisterCities.org for more information, and feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
Best regards.
____________________________
Tess Simgen
Board Treasurer & Immediate Past President
Santa Clarita Sister Cities Program
Arts & Events Supervisor – Volunteer Engagement
City of Santa Clarita
Phone: (661) 250-3726
Email: tsimgen@santa-clarita.com
Important Dates February to March
- February 5th- Last day of COC Winter Intercession
- February 7th- Spring 2022 Semester Begins
- February 11th-COC Winter Grades Available and AOC 3rd Progress Report
- February 18th-21st-COC President's Day, Holiday, No School
- February 18th- Non-Student Day at AOC
- February 21st- President Day/ Holiday, No School for AOC
- March 18th- End of 3rd Quarter
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