February 27-March 3, 2017

Mission Statement: Abram Friedman Occupational Center is committed to providing its diverse student population the academic, technical and life skills needed for personal growth and/or economic potential.

SCHOOL TERMS

August 15, 2016 to January 27, 2017

January 30, 2017 to June 12, 2017

(Last day of instruction: June 9, 2017)

SCHOOL CALENDAR DATES

Non-assigned/Non-School Day March 31, 2017

Spring Recess April 10-14, 2017

Memorial Day May 29, 2017

Teacher PD/Pupil-Free Day/ June 12, 2017

DACE ON THE MOVE - CTE PLC

"Safety Practices for Student Success Spring

2017'" was the theme for the Spring 2017

PLC for Career Technical Educators. This

event was held on Saturday, February 25,

2017. The main focus was to create a safety

test for every CTE sector and share instruc-

tional strategies. AFOC was well represented

by Brenda Vela, Lizbeth Rubio, Silvia

Quijada, Alejandra Salcedo, Jennet Guerrero,

Jon Pun, Michael Paradis, Felix Chuquillan-

qui, Ricardo Nuñez, Jihad Wehbe, Sergio

Gumucio, and Principal Martha Peralta. Ku-

dos to Ms. Salcedo and Mr. Nuñez for step-

ping up to participate as facilitators/

presenters. Kudos to all.

Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”—Dr. Mae Jemison, first African-American female astronaut

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

CELEBRATION

Let us thank Ms. Olumifayo Bankole and

the Spirit Committee for being so generous

with their time once again to coordinate this

year's Black History Month Celebration.

This year's theme was "African American

History Month 2017". In addition to the

informative posters and displays in our

school lobby, three assemblies were sched-

uled throughout the month that enriched the

lives of everyone in our school.

LOOKING AHEAD IN MARCH

March 7 - Election Day

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

March 11, 2017

Mission Statement: Abram Friedman Occupational Center is committed to providing its diverse student population the academic, technical and life skills needed for personal growth and/or economic potential.

February 27-March 3, 2017

SAVE THE DATE

Potential high school diploma graduates

are invited to attend the next graduation

meeting as follows:

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

AFOC, 10:30 am-Auditorium

Belmont Adult, 7:00 pm-Main Office

Contact the Counseling Office for

questions or information.

2ND ANNUAL PARENT SUMMIT

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

invites students and parents to this upcoming

informative event. Participants will have an

opportunity to attend interactive workshops,

network and become empowered with strate-

gies needed to be champions for the success

of all students.

Date: Saturday March 25, 2017

Time: 8:30 am — 2:00 pm

Location: East Valley High School

5525 Vineland Avenue

North Hollywood, CA 91601

There will be workshops for parents, infor-

mation of resources, and translation services.

2ª CUMBRE ANNUAL PARA PADRES

El Comité Asesor Comunitario (CAC)

invita a los estudiantes y los padres a este

próximo evento informativo. Los partici-

pantes tendrán la oportunidad de asistir a

talleres interactivos, establecer redes de co-

municación y se facultarán con estrategias

necesarias para ser campeones para éxito de

sus estudiantes.

Fecha: Sábado 25 de marzo 2017

Hora: 8:30 am — 2:00 pm

Ubicación: East Valley High School

5525 Vineland Avenue

North Hollywood, CA 91601

Habra talleres para padres, informacion de

recursos y servicios de interpretación.

THANK YOU

On behalf of AFOC Student Council, we

would like to thank everyone that partici-

pated in the Valentine's Student Scholar-

ship Fundraiser. It was a very fun day

for all of those who had their pictures

taken and or sent Valentine's grams to

their friends and teachers.

MUCHAS GRACIAS

En nombre del Consejo Estudiantil de

AFOC, nos gustaría agradecer a todos los

que participaron en el evento de San

Valentín para la recaudación de fondos

para las becas de los estudiantes. Fue un

día divertido para todos aquellos que se

tomaron fotografías o enviaron sus men-

sajes de San Valentín a sus amigos y pro-

fesores.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & OPTIONS: A

WEBINAR FOR COMMUNITY

COLLEGE & ADULT SCHOOL STU-

DENTS

Date: March 10, 2017

Time: 12-1:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

Are you a DACAmented or undocumented

community college or adult school stu-

dent? If so, then join the staff of the Na-

tional Immigration Law Center (NILC) on

Friday, March 10, 2017 at noon PST for a

webinar covering the future of DACA,

what to do and not to do if approached by

ICE, and considerations to keep in mind

when planning to continue your education

and/or to join the workforce.

Presenters include:

•Nicholas Espiritu, Staff Attorney

•Jessica Hanson, Skadden Fellow

•Ignacia Rodriguez, Immigration Policy

Advocates

•Josh Stehlik, Supervising Attorney

Please register: https://attendee.

gotowebinar.com/register/

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