Lots of Fall Events Coming Up!!

COFA events are in full swing as we enter the final few months of the semester! Reminder there is a COFA Council meeting Monday, October 6 @ lunch in room 21. Read below for all the exciting things available to attend on campus, and make sure to check out our COFA display at the District Office during the month of October!

COFA Portfolios - Make sure to put all these events in your calendar and add to your Google Slides Laureate Portfolios! Remember, detailed photo and written evidence are necessary for events you are apart of and events that you attend outside of your discipline for all COFA Laureates! Reach out to your COFA teachers or COFA Presidents Chloe Aeum & Ashley Moon, with any questions!

Calligraphy Week is NEXT WEEK!

Interested in learning or advancing calligraphy techniques?! Come out to room 137 on October 6, 7, 9, & 10 for this incredible COFA opportunity! Contact Mrs. Lemus for more info - vlemus@fjuhsd.org

ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR FALL CONCERT

Come enjoy the SHHS Orchestra and Choir during their combined Fall concert on Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00 PM in the PAC. Presale tickets can be purchased for $10 or at the door for $12. Scan the QR code below or click HERE to purchase tickets today!

Unscheduled 6th Improv Show

Come out to the PAC on Wednesday, October 15 at 7pm ($5), and Wednesday, October 22 at lunchtime (free!) to check out our hilarious and talented Improv team! Contact Mr. Penuelas with any questions - see you there!

COFA FALL FEST 2025!!

FREE COFA event 10/29 3:30-5:30pm in the Quad! Check out Theater, DP, D3, Choir, Band, local junior high/elementary showcases and more! All are welcome, so bring your friends and family! No ticket required but make sure to scan the QR code around the quad for 5-star points! Expect games, prizes, photo ops, art displays and entertainment, as well as COFA t-shirts and food for purchase! YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS IT!

FJUHSD Marching Band & Colorguard Showcase

Come support our marching band & colorguard as they represent Sunny Hills at the district showcase! Wednesday 10/29 @ 7pm at FUHS.

“The Importance of Being Earnest” - Fall Play

Don’t miss our SHHS Theater Co.’s Fall play, “The Importance of Being Earnest” 11/7 & 11/8 @ 7pm and 11/9 @ 1pm & 7pm in the PAC. Tickets can be purchased HERE

Theater, Dance and Choir are fundraising!

The Lancer Theatre Co., Dance Department and Choral Music Department are running online fundraisers through the month of October. We’d like to thank all donors for your ongoing support of our programs! If you would like to make a donation to the programs, please click the icons below to be directed to their individual fundraising sites!

FJUHSD ARTS OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Click the image below to learn about all the exciting things happening around our district. The Arts is strong at FJUHSD!

FORMER ART TEACHER & COFA DIRECTOR, BRIAN WALL, ART INSTALLATION IN JOSHUA TREE

Our former COFA Director, IB Director and Visual Arts teacher, Brian Wall, has been enjoying retired life and pursuing his passion for Art! He will be showcasing his art at the Hwy 62 Art Tour in Joshua Tree Oct 11-12 & 18-19. Follow him on Instagram and visit his website! Congrats Brian - we miss you and are so proud of you!

CALLING ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLERS!

Come out to our home football game on 10/10 at Buena Park stadium and check out our Lancer football, cheer squad, spirited ASB & student section, as well as performances by our award-winning marching band, color guard and Dance Production! Entry is FREE for middle schoolers, just bring your student ID.

COFA Calendar

COFA Council Meeting - Monday, October 6 @ lunch, Room 21

Calligraphy Workshop - October 6, 7, 9, 10 @ 3:30pm, Room 137

Improv Show - Wednesday, October 15 @ 7pm, PAC

Improv Show - Wednesday, October 22 @ lunch, PAC (free event)

Orchestra and Choir Fall Concert - Wednesday, October 22 @ 7pm, PAC
COFA Fall Festival - Wednesday, October 29, 3:30pm, Quad

FJUHSD Marching Band Showcase - Wednesday, October 29, @ 7pm, FUHS Stadium

“The Importance of Being Earnest” Fall Play - November 6-8 @ 7pm, PAC

Visual Arts Exhibition - November 20-21 @ 3:30pm, PAC

“12 Acts” Theater Production - Wednesday, December 3 @ 6pm, PAC

“Sounds of the Season” Winter Choir Concert - December 5 @ 7pm, PAC

“Dancing with the Staff” Fall Dance Concert - December 11-12 @ 7pm, PAC

COFA in the Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade - December 13 @ 10am, Whittier

Instrumental Music Winter Concert - December 13 @ 5pm, PAC

COFA Staff

Co-Director and Visual Arts - Preetha Mathen pmathen@fjuhsd.org

Co-Director and Dance - Leiana Volen lvolen@fjuhsd.org

Visual Arts - Vashtty Lemus vlemus@fjuhsd.org

Visual Arts - Chablis Bates cbates@fjuhsd.org

Instrumental Music - Whitney Stanton wting@fjuhsd.org

Vocal Music/Guitar - Aaron Duncan-Schwartz aduncanschwartz@fjuhsd.org

Theater - Christian Penuelas cpenuelas@fjuhsd.org