ACADEMY OF THE CANYONS

Weekly Bulletin
JUNE 2 - 6, 2008

CHARACTER COUNTS: "You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth." Kahlil Gilbran


ASB Events
AOC is having an end of the year Carnival on June 3rd. Signup sheets for competitions/relays will be in Ms. Rubay's office. Prizes will be movie tickets for the winners. There will also be a Talent Show. Spots are still open! See Ms. Rubay. Auditions will be this week on May 27th and 28th at lunchtime.

Got Yearbook?
If you didn't buy your AOC yearbook yet, you can get one for $40 (cash or check) from Mrs. Browning or at the carnival on Tuesday, June 3rd. Don't be left out!

Final Senior Transcripts
Any Senior needing final transcripts sent to their college must fill out a yellow Transcript Request card, found on the counter in the office. You must write "FINAL" on the top of the form and you must have a complete college address on the card. Transcripts will be mailed to colleges no later than June 30. Don't procrastinate. Do it now!

National Honor Society End of the Year Celebration
Attention all NHS members. Come join us on Tuesday, June 2nd at 11:00 in V-118. We will be celebrating a successful year, and electing our President for next year. We need at least 2/3 of the club there for elections, so please plan to attend. Additionally, we will be voting on a t-shirt design for next year. Anyone interested in competing for the top prize, please have your submissions turned in to Mr. Walker by the morning of June 2. NHS members are also reminded that Spring Service Hours sheets are due to Mr. Walker by this Friday.

AOC Textbook Library
The AOC Textbook Library is in need of your donations! Please bring any used college textbooks to the office, or turn them in to Mr. Walker, to provide textbooks for future AOC students who either cannot afford them, or forget them at home on occasion. NHS members may receive a service hour for each textbook they donate.

Fall 2007 Video Students
The winners of the Academy Awards are: "They're Watching . . . You" for Best Black and White Silent, "Soldier's Prayer" for Best Poem Adaptation, and "Apologize" for Best Music Video. Congratulations to the winners. DVDs are on sale for $10.00. You can purchase them from Ms. Engerran now through Monday, June 2nd.

Math Support Courses
New classes are being offered at Math Support. Chemistry is available this summer. Financial aid via scholarships will be available also. Fliers are on display racks in the office.

Counseling Notes from Mrs. Nossman
UCLA is offering two-week Summer Art Institutes in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, video art and new genres. Program has intensive studio time with faculty and graduate students. UCLA college credit (2 units) is earned upon completion. Good opportunity to work on portfolios. Registration information and program descriptions are available in the office.