Newsletter
March 2025
What’s happening in AURA
- Valentine’s Building Décor – Students showcasting their creativity in decorating the AURA building for valentines!
- February is Hearts Day! – AURA Students expressed their love for their community through a fund-raising bake sale to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and help victims of recent LA Fire. Students raised a total of $800 from this fundraiser which was given directly to Habitat for Humanity! Our students working together and using their skills to help our community makes our heart happy! We are looking forward to have more events for a cause in the future!
- A Fun Day at Disneyland! – Students spent a fun weekend at Disneyland
- Spring Break is Almost Here – We’re approaching the end of Winter Semester which means, Spring Break! Your spring semester will start on March 24th.
Spring Semester News
📚 College Courses
| STUDENT NAME | COLLEGE COURSE | COURSE NAME | PROFESSOR |
| JOHNSON, ALEXANDER | Psych 100 | Intro to Psychology | Dr. Shankar Gollapudi |
| DANG, TIFFANY | Psych 100 | Intro to Psychology | Dr. Shankar Gollapudi |
| INFANTE, MOSES JAY | Bio 200A w/ Lab | Human Anatomy w/Lab | Prof. Jose Candelario |
| GOMEZ, MARIANA | Bio 200A w/ Lab | Human Anatomy w/Lab | Prof. Jose Candelario |
| SANCHEZ, ANGELINA | Bio 200A w/ Lab | Human Anatomy w/Lab | Prof. Jose Candelario |
📅 Courses start on March 24. Your spring schedule will be sent out during Spring Break week, so keep an eye out!
🥊 Kickboxing
Students will begin kickboxing classes this semester with Coach Anthony! 🥋 Our weekly class is set every Wednesday from 2:00PM-3:30PM and will be held at the Hill Street Boxing & Fitness Gym on Orange & Hill st., a 5-min walk from the campus! There will be an Administrative Assistant present to walk with them and stay with them during the session and walk with them back to the campus for pick up. Parents will still pick in campus at 3:35PM
📧 Parents – Please check your email for the waiver sent separately.
Students will begin kickboxing classes this semester with Coach Anthony! 🥋 Our weekly class is set every Wednesday from 2:00PM-3:30PM and will be held at the Hill Street Boxing & Fitness Gym on Orange & Hill st., a 5-min walk from the campus! There will be an Administrative Assistant present to walk with them and stay with them during the session and walk with them back to the campus for pick up. Parents will still pick in campus at 3:35PM
📧 Parents – Please check your email for the waiver sent separately.
📖 Study Lab
Study Lab will continue Tuesdays from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
🌍 MYP Authorization Candidacy Visit AURA is actively preparing for the IB Visit happening in May 2025 as part of our MYP Authorization Candidacy. Exciting steps ahead!
🌍 Signal Hill Youth in Government Day
AURA Students will be participating in Signal Hill’s very first Youth in Government Day! It is on April 1st, from 8:00AM-1:30PM at the Signal Hill City Hall (5 mins walk from campus). Breakfast and lunch will be provided. There will be no classes on this day, and the students may be picked up at 2:00PM.
AURA Students will be participating in Signal Hill’s very first Youth in Government Day! It is on April 1st, from 8:00AM-1:30PM at the Signal Hill City Hall (5 mins walk from campus). Breakfast and lunch will be provided. There will be no classes on this day, and the students may be picked up at 2:00PM.
Student Business Presentation – Business Battlefield
We are incredibly proud to announce that two of our students, Alexander Johnson and Tiffany Dang, will be presenting their business idea, Man Grappler – a clothing and apparel company, at Business Battlefield on March 30.
Business Battlefield is a prestigious event where middle and high school aspiring entrepreneurs showcase their innovative business ideas. This is an amazing opportunity for our students, and we wish them the best of luck as they present their vision!
We are incredibly proud to announce that two of our students, Alexander Johnson and Tiffany Dang, will be presenting their business idea, Man Grappler – a clothing and apparel company, at Business Battlefield on March 30.
Business Battlefield is a prestigious event where middle and high school aspiring entrepreneurs showcase their innovative business ideas. This is an amazing opportunity for our students, and we wish them the best of luck as they present their vision!
Student Artwork to be Displayed at Signal Hill Library!
We’re thrilled to share that our students’ recent canvas paintings will be featured at the Signal Hill Library! During a visit with the librarian, Ms. Kate showcased their incredible work, and he enthusiastically agreed to have it displayed for the community to enjoy. On April 1st – the students are scheduled to visit the Signal Hill Public Library for a quick trip to check out their artwork displayed in the library!
Spring Semester Events & Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| March 15-March 23, 2025 | 1 Week | Spring Recess |
| March 24, 2025 | Monday | Spring Semester Begins |
| April 1, 2025 | Tuesday | Signal Hill Youth in Government Day – Minimum Day |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good Friday – No Classes |
| May 26, 2025 | Monday | Memorial Day – No Classes |
Important Reminders:
- Students will be taking home a bunch of forms that parents need to sign (i.e. Medication-related forms, Kickboxing waiver, off campus permission slips, and a list of documents students need to provide) Please ensure that students will bring them back on March 24th once school resumes.
- Don’t forget to sign the waiver for Kickboxing enrollment. Payments can be made to Ms. Alma Pineda of AUHS Accounting.
- A letter will be sent to parents regarding your child’s attendance, and a notice to schedule a meeting with the Principal/Assistant Principal will also be included if needed.
