Hello March!

This semester is flying by - don't miss out on all the exciting events happening with COFA over the final few months of the school year!

COFA Spirit Week & Matilda

Make sure to continue supporting COFA and our the Opening Week of our Spring Musical, Matilda by dressing up for the remaining three days of our COFA Spirit Week! Wear your favorite musical artist tshirt Wednesday, come to the quad and make chalk art Thursday and bring anything but a backpack on Friday!


Plus GET YOUR TICKETS TO SEE MATILDA TODAY! Click HERE or the poster to purchase - shows are March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 @ 7pm in the PAC. You DO NOT want to miss this incredible production!

COFA Council Meeting 3/9

Calling all Council Members! Our next meeting will b Monday 3/9 - this is a mandatory meeting.

Senior Laureate DUE 3/15

ATTENTION SENIORS! Make sure to submit THIS Google form and upload your COFA Laureate Portfolio Google Slides to the assignment on Google Classroom by 3/15! If you need a refresher for the requirements, click HERE.

COFA PAC SHOW! 3/27

Come out for an afternoon of fun, and celebrate all the talented artists on our campus! This is a FREE COFA event open to the public, so bring your family and friends for an afternoon of beautiful art and incredible performances! See you there!

After School Arts Extended Education Opportunities

Check out these two after school opportunities for theater and dance - get extra help, practice, feedback or come to work on any project!

Junior Class Paint Night

Join our Visual Arts teacher, Mrs. Bates, as she hosts a Paint Nite fundraiser for the Junior Class on Thursday, March 26 from 4-6pm in the Quad! Scan the QR code to sign up today!

COFA Celebrations!

We have several exciting celebrations to share!


First, congratulations to Mr. Duncan-Schwartz and his talented and committed vocal ensemble and concert choir for their beautiful performances at the Melodies of Love vocal concert last month!


Second, congratulations to Joanna Joo, who received 2nd place at the Orange County Mock Trial Courtroom Artist Contest and will be advancing to the State championship in Oakland next month and represent all of Orange County! Good luck Joanna!


Lastly, congratulations to the following artists who will be receiving awards for their submissions in the Buena Park Jr. High and High School Art Showcase!

Oil & Acrylic

  • Ellah Kim – “Life in the Forest” – 12th grade
  • Stacy Kim – “Between Air and Water” – 12th grade

 Watercolor & Ink

  • Carlos Olsson – “Eye of the Night” – 12th grade
  • Cassiah Medina – “I was so young when I behaved 25” – 12th grade
  • Zoe Anizor – “Exile” – 12th grade

 Charcoal, Pencil & Pastel

  • Erin Kim – “Pulse of Sound” – 11th grade
  • Jolene Wei – “Where Cultures Meet” – 12th grade


We are proud of you artists!


FJUHSD Arts Newsletter

March is Arts Education Month! Click HERE to learn about all the exciting things happening around our district. The Arts is strong at FJUHSD!

COFA Calendar

COFA Council Meeting - Monday, March 9 @ lunch, Room 21

Senior Laureate Submission Deadline - Sunday, March 15, Google Classroom

Matilda, Spring Musical - March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 @ 7pm, PAC

COFA PAC Show - Friday, March 27 @ 3:30pm, PAC

FJUHSD Choral/Vocal Music Showcase - Tuesday, March 31, FUHS

FJUHSD Percussion & Winterguard Showcase - Tuesday, April 14, BPHS

Spring Dance Concert - April 16-18, PAC

COFA Art Show - Tuesday, April 21 @ 5pm, PAC

Spring Choir Concert - April 24 @ 7pm, PAC

Spring Instrumental Concert - April 25, PAC

Spring Play - April 30, May 1-2, PAC

Lancer Theatre Co. Awards - Tuesday, May 12, PAC

Lancer Awards - Wednesday, May 13, PAC

COFA Laureate Ceremony - Thursday, May 14 @ 6pm, PAC

FJUHSD Film Festival - Tuesday, May 19, LHHS

Graduation Day - Thursday, May 28 @ 3pm, FUHS


COFA Faculty

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

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

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

Instrumental Music - Whitney Stanton wstanton@fjuhsd.org

Theater - Christian Peñuelas cpenuelas@fjuhsd.org

Visual Arts - Vashtty Lemus vlemus@fjuhsd.org

Visual Arts - Chablis Bates cbates@fjuhsd.org

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