Cienega High School
Cat Chat Newsletter
April 2012  

 

Dear Parents,

 

The warm weather brings challenges to the school dress expectations for students. Shorter skirts, dresses, shorts, and spaghetti strapped tank tops are being worn to school. As stated in the dress code, cleavage is to be covered, and no underwear is to be showing (straps, boxer shorts, etc.). Clothing should not expose areas of stomach, side, or back.

 

I understand the challenges of "height, long arms, long legs", however, as a parent of a tall, long-legged, girl myself, it may be necessary to shop a little more to find clothing that is appropriate for the school setting. Some clothing that is being worn at school is causing a distraction to students, parents, and staff.

 

I am seeking your assistance in monitoring the dress of your student(s) before they leave the house in the morning. I also understand that this may not be possible with work schedules, and therefore, you son or daughter may be asked to change into a shirt and shorts that we provide.

 

I will be the ultimate authority on dress coding a student, however, I rely on our Campus Response Team Monitors, to assist me with monitoring dress code. The Site Council approved the dress code as a way protecting the dignity and comfort level of students.

 

If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please let me hear from you. This is our school. Included in this issue is a guest editorial from a concerned parent on dress code.

 

I appreciate your support, and again our collective effort to keep Cienega the school where we have spirit, pride, respect, and dignity is valued.

 

Respectfully,

Tricias Signature

Dr. Tricia Pe�a, Principal

IN THIS ISSUE
A Letter From A Parent
Vail Pantry open for Bus
CHS Suports Streetlight
Esther Bee Represents!
Solar Go-Kart Races 4/14
Rayben Gala
Cienega High School Fine Arts Presents: The Drowsey Chaperone
Baccalaureate 2012
Volunteer Opportunity for Youth
SEP Judges Needed
Bobcat Golf Classic
CHS Track & Field gets Donation
Cat Frat
Sports Physical Night
HOSA
Solar Go-Karts Ready to Race
CHS Band Rummage Sale
Be Kind
Math Tutoring

A LETTER FROM A CONCERNED PARENT

Dear Parents,

         I have a daughter that is a freshman. I drive my children to school every day.   I sit in the parking lot from about 7:30am until 8:20am. I watch all the kids coming to school. I have to say that there are some really good kids here. I am concerned with what I have seen in the way the kids dress. I am not sure if you look at your child before he/she leaves the house. What concerns me the most is when I see BEAUTIFUL girls wearing extremely short shorts and dresses that are not long enough to cover them.

         In today's world our children need to be protected and educated. Our world is only as safe as we make it. If we are letting these young ladies wear clothing that brings unwanted looks and gestures we are not protecting our kids. When your child wears these clothes it draws more unneeded attention to our children not only from boys their age but grown men. Wearing exposing clothes is an open invitation for sexual harassment.   We need to stand together and unite with the school to help our children understand that you don't have to wear short clothes to get attention.   They can get positive attention from being smart and excelling in their school-work.

         Our children's education is the most important gift we can give our kids in life.   There will be plenty of time in their life to wear what they want to wear. We need to set limits as parents of what is acceptable for a child to wear to school. There is a time and a place for that kind of clothing. Just maybe ask yourself and your child "would you wear that to your job or to an interview?" High school is our children's "job". Let's have our kids dress accordingly.

 

                           A Concerned Parent

 

VAIL PANTRY OPEN FOR BUISNESS


The Vail Pantry is now open for business.  We are located behind the post office in the self storage area and are open from 9:00am - 5:00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 12:00pm-7:00pm on Saturday.

If you are looking for a project to help our community we have boxes that can be set up to collect non perishable items.  We will also be accepting donations at the Pantry.  Please call us at 520-461-5827 so we can let you know what is needed.  Groups can also volunteer to give out boxes to the families who need our services.

We would really appreciate any help that you can give us. There is a  need in our community for this help.  We have already helped 50 families in our Vail area and are looking forward to helping  more who may need assistance.

If you have any questions please call Pam and Bart Endicott at 461-5827. 

CHS SUPPORTS STREETLIGHT
IN A BIG WAY!



Cienega has raised over $2,200 for Streetlight. Thank you all for the role you participated in today's game, from the players and officials, to the staff who supervised, to the brave souls who stayed behind with the study hall AB's....Key Club thanks you all!

As for the players, you put on quite a show! If you want to relive the glory, BobcatTV captured the action and its posted at http://www.ustream.tv/user/bobcatTV for your viewing pleasure (thanks Mr. Miller for leading this fine group!).

Key Club owes a big thank you to the athletic department and Mr. Holland for letting us run snack bars, Kiwanis for supporting the club, and Ace Hardware in Rita Ranch for donating the "Golden Wrench" trophy. All of the costs of the game were covered so that every last penny collected could go to Streetlight.

Thanks again for supporting Key Club!!

Pictures have been posted on Facebook.
 

CHS WINS AT STATE DECA CONFERENCE

 
CHS ESTHER BEE
Esther Bee won 2nd place in Fashion and Merchandising Promotional Plan at the 2012 State DECA Conference.  Esther's promotional plan was to increase sales at the University of Arizona Bookstore.  She was required to design ways to increase sales and be in charge of the day-to-day operations of each event.  Esther created a PowerPoint and presented her plan to judges at the State Level.  She will be competing at the International DECA Conference in Salt Lake City from April 27 through May 2, 2012. Good Luck Esther! 

CHS SOLAR GO-KART RACES 4/14

The big endurance race and drag race, against Pueblo and Sunnyside High Schools, is on Saturday April the 14th.  This is an invitation only event, so If you would like to come, please read the instructions on the Flyer below for how to RSVP, what to bring, and how to get a parking pass.  It should be a fun, family friendly event.  Go Bobcats!

Racing the Sun Invitation

http://www.socializr.com/event/559526296?privateEventCode=260155100


CHS STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AT 2012 BLACK HISTORY GALA AT LOEWS VENTANA CANYON

 
Four Cienega students were recognized at the 2012 Black
History Gala at Loews Ventana Canyon on March 10th.  All students were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and received an iPad. 

AJ Echols, Acacia Ware, Ericah Edwards and Minni Clark were recipients of this award. Cienega High School thanks the Raytheon Black Employees Network for recognizing these students for their achievements. 


CHS TRITZ
 Lori and John Tritz looking fabulous! 

DROWSY CHAPERONE COMING SOON!

CHS DROWSY    

BACCALAUREATE 2012



Baccalaureate 2012

Sunday, May 20, 2012 6:00 PM

Vail Theater of the Arts @ Empire High School

 

WHAT IS BACCALAUREATE?

Baccalaureate is a Christian ceremony that represents the passing into adulthood in your relationship with God for graduating seniors. This event is hosted by students of the Fellowship of Christian Students clubs from Cienega, Empire, and Vail High Schools.

All graduating seniors in the Vail district are invited to participate in the Baccalaureate event and have family and friend in attendance with them.

 

As a parting gift from high school, graduating seniors will receive a Bible and a cross as a gift from the lower grades level students of the clubs.

 

Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or calling 520-879-2861 and let us know the name of the student and which Vail high school he or she is gradating from, and how many guests will join the senior at this ceremony. Refreshments will follow the ceremony. Graduating seniors will be required to wear their cap and gown for Baccalaureate ceremony.

 

Cienega Fellowship of Christian Students has been hosting this event for the past ten years, but recently they have reached out to the other Vail high schools to make a memorable event kicking of the "graduation week" for all Vail graduates.

 

The students from Fellowship of Christian Students clubs of Cienega, Empire, and Vail High Schools hope that you will attend this event with your senior.    

 

Emily Wallace

Cienega High School

Fellowship of Christian Students

Secretary and Baccalaureate Co-chair


 


YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPS INFO



Are you looking for a way to get your child involved in the community?  Volunteer Southern Arizona's Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) creates volunteer opportunities for youth ages 11 to 18 years old.  We have fun weekend projects during the school year and intense week-long projects in the summer.  Youth build friendships, teamwork skills, and their resume or college application all while making a positive difference in the community.
 
Summer program registration begins at our summer kick-off event on May 12th from 10 am to 4 pm at Volunteer Southern Arizona, located at 3130 N. Dodge Blvd. At this time, you and your child(ren) can meet the YVC team leaders, learn about the summer projects, and register for one or more weeklong projects for $100 per week. Full and partial scholarships are available.  If you are unable to attend the registration event, you can contact us at (520)881-3300 any time after May 12th to register.

We also offer weekend youth leadership trainings as part of our nationally-recognized Greater Tucson Youth Leadership program.  These workshops allow your child to learn and practice community leadership skills that will boost their confidence and again, their resume.  We will have a highly interactive two-week summer leadership program that will take your child to meet officials and go behind-the-scenes at different businesses and organizations to learn about a variety of community issues and to have the chance to impact them.
 
Call us, email us, or view our website:
www.volunteersoaz.org  We will be happy to answer your questions and get your child signed up!
 
For YVC, contact Bridgette Schneck at
or 881-3300 x124

For leadership programs, contact Melissa Godar at
or 881-3300 x117
 

SEP JUDGES NEEDED


Senior Presentations are an opportunity for Cienega's seniors to officially demonstrate the culmination of the year's Senior Exit Project. CHS's project consists of three parts: the research paper, shadowing hours, and the presentations before a panel of teachers and community members. The presentations held at the end of the year are the final component of the project. In a sense, completion of the presentations marks a huge milestone in our seniors' lives, similar to graduation.

CHS-SEP

We are still in need of community members to volunteer as judges for our SEP presentations. If you can volunteer for one or more days we would love to have you. THESE PRESENTATIONS SIMPLY CANNOT HAPPEN WITHOUT OUR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. 

Senior Exit Project presentations will take place on the following dates:

 

May 2: 4 - 8pm

May 3: 4 - 8pm

May 4: 1 - 5pm

 

General facts:

  • Judges need to commit to the entire 4 hour time slot.
  • All students are required to complete a powerpoint presentation, some may choose additional visual aids.
  • Students will talk about their shadowing experience, as well as broader information about critical issues within their career field (as reflected in their research paper).
  • Students will have a portfolio detailing their senior project: all required forms, their research paper, journal of their experience over the year, and any other information the student feels is important.
  • Students are judged using a rubric that is provided to judges. There are no qualifications to become a judge. Everyone is welcome!
  • WE NEED 55 JUDGES PER DAY TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3 PER ROOM! EVERY PERSON COUNTS!
Please contact Karen Brandt, Volunteer Coodinator via email 
[email protected] or phone 879-2811 for more information. 

 


CIENEGA BOBCAT GOLF CLASSIC

 

The 12th Annual Cienega Bobcat Golf Classic will be on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Del Lago Golf Club.  This event is sponsored by Cienga High School Football.  Proceeds benefit Cienega Athletics.  The tournament will begin at 11:30am. Click below for additional information:

 

CHS DEL LAGO 

 

Cienega Golf Brochure 

 


GREEN VALLEY DECORATIVE ROCK ROCKS

 

Cienega Track/Cross Country would Like to thank Green Valley Decorative Rock for their kind donation of 6 large boulders. The boulders will be used for mile markers on our home cross country course. And one boulder will be placed out at the track stadium for each track and field state champion with a plaque commemorating that achievement.

CHS-T&F

A NOTE FROM CAT FRAT


As we wind down our activities for the 2011-2012 school year, I wanted to express a thank you to all of our volunteers.  You supported football game popcorn and water sales (sometimes in the rain) and teacher/student appreciation events.  I would also like to offer particular thanks to the current CatFrat Board (Lisa Aultman-VP, Linda Jones-Treasurer and Susan Marko-Secretary).  Also special thanks to committee members Kiki Ngo, Heather Perrin and Michelle Spooner.  And finally, sincere appreciation to the following CHS staff members; Karen Brandt for being my liason to administration, Whitney Holland for helping coordinate our popcorn and water sales opportunity and finally Dr. Tricia Pe�a for guiding our group (particularly me) through this new Board transition!
 
Interested in being involved as a Board or Committee member for the 2012-2013 school year?  Send me an e-mail and let me know which position you would be interested in.  For a description of the duties of each and the overall organizational structure of Cat Frat, see the "documents" section of our website.
 
Check us out on the web at www.catfrat.com or on Twitter (@CHSCatFrat) or fill out an application here.
 
More to come soon!

Respectfully,
 
Mitch Herriges, President
CHS Cat Frat
[email protected]  

 


NHS NEEDS YOUR BLOOD!

 

The National Honor Society is hosting their last blood drive of the year on Monday, April 23rd from 8:30-1:15. If you would like to donate blood, please contact Catherine Swart at 879-2872, or contact the Red Cross. Please feel free to "drop-in" the day of the drive, as well.

http://www.redcross.org/

 

 

IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION   

 

CHS GRAD
  • If your student is taking any courses through correspondence or Dual Enrollment through Pima, it is their responsibility to bring the transcript from that school to the registrar in order to get credit for the class and to be able to participate in graduation ceremonies. This deadline is MAY 1st unless taking a Pima class. That deadline will be two days after the class has been completed.
  • If 7 absences are accumulated in any class regardless of the reason, unless it is a school related activity, THE STUDENT WILL NOT PASS THE CLASS AND WILL NOT GRADUATE IF THE CLASS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION! An appeal may be scheduled after May 1st for illness or extenuating circumstances. Contact Della Ruiz for an appointment.   
  • Seniors planning on attending a four year college should have applied to their schools by now.  You may lose valuable scholarship opportunities by procrastinating any longer.
  • Be sure to check the CHS Website for updated scholarship opportunities. The link can be found by entering the website at  http://chs.vail.k12.az.us click on "Counselor" link, from there click on "Scholarships".    This page is updated regularly, so check back often.
  • Senioritis can sometimes creep up on students.  Please be aware of this and monitor your students attendance and grades carefully so that there will be no unhappy surprises in May when it is time to celebrate the graduation of your son or daughter from Cienega.
  • Please utilize PowerSchool on a regular basis and stay informed of the progress your son or daughter is making in his or her classes: http://ps2.vail.k12.az.us/public/ 
  • There will be a Senior Parent Meeting regarding graduation on Wednesday, April 18th "Everything you wanted to know about Graduation but were afraid to ask!" Don't miss this meeting! 
 

 

DDC LAST TO FIRST! ON TO BENSON AND THE PIMA COUNTY FAIR!  

 





The Destruction Derby Club participated in the "Touneyment of Destruction" the last weekend in March with a "bang." Senior, Clay Nallin, driving a freshly prepared '72 Impala, was the first contestant knocked out on Friday night's event - a big disappointment. All day Saturday, students spent the day repairing the Impala for the evening event. At the last minute the repairs were finished and Clay drove the Impala from the pit area to the arena for the starters flag. Clay crashed and bashed his way to a first place finish - great job Clay!

 

Joe Burros also drove two events with the DDC Chevy pickup. Although he did not place in the very rough truck division, Joe put on a good show putting big hits on the other competitors. The truck will be back in action in Benson later this month.

 

April is a busy month for the DDC. Saturday April 21 there is a Derby in Benson and then on April 28th the students will have two cars competing in the Pima County Fair Destruction Derby. That event features a $1000 first place prize.

 

 

TRACK & FIELD THANKS IT'S SPONSORS  

  

Cienega Track and Field would like to thank the following sponsors for their kind donation in regards to our track invitational, the Desert Cat Classic that was held on March 31st

Silver Saddle Steakhouse 
Jim Click Automotive Team 
Tucson Conquistadores 
Robecks Juice 
Green Valley Decorative Rock 
Buchanan Electric  

 

A NOTE FROM KEY CLUB

 


Cienega has raised over $2,200 for Streetlight. Thank you all for the role you participated in today's game, from the players and officials, to the staff who supervised, to the brave souls who stayed behind with the study hall AB's....Key Club thanks you all!

As for the players, you put on quite a show! If you want to relive the glory, BobcatTV captured the action and its posted at  http://www.ustream.tv/user/bobcatTV for your viewing pleasure (thanks Mr. Miller for leading this fine group!).

Key Club owes a big thank you to the athletic department and Mr. Holland for letting us run snack bars, Kiwanis for supporting the club, and Ace Hardware in Rita Ranch for donating the "Golden Wrench" trophy. All of the costs of the game were covered so that every last penny collected could go to Streetlight.

Thanks again for supporting Key Club!!

Pictures have been posted on Facebook... check them out!
 

 

 

GRAD NIGHT INFO

   

  

What does a casino, all you can eat buffet, a mechanical bull and a full service spa have in common?  Vail Grad Night!  Don't miss all this and more!  Tickets are $75.  Get forms and turn in at the front office to Karen Brandt, Volunteer Coordinator.
 
Graduation DVD and Grad Night DVD only $25.  The entire graduation ceremony is captured for you on DVD!  Also included is a 40+ minute DVD of pictures and video from Grad Night.  Capture the memory~  Forms are available with Karen Brandt, Volunteer Coordinator.
 
Grad Night would like to thank our Senior, Junior and Sophomore sponsors; Greater Vail Chamber of Commerce,  Josten's, Pyramid Credit Union, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and Jeff Noel, State Farm Agent.
 
Thanks!
 
Debbie Fitzpatrick
Grad Night Chair 

 

A NOTE FROM HOSA, LCC & CTE 

   

  

Dear Community Member:

 

Cienega High School HOSA, Latino Culture Club, and Career & Technical Education classes are sponsoring a home renovation for a local children's homeless shelter, which is currently under way. Our students are helping provide a safe, comfortable environment for the fifteen children who currently reside there.  

 

Evidence suggests that community service programs can instill values and nurture development of positive personality and behavioral characteristics in teens. This project facilitates a win-win situation for all involved. Please help support our efforts by becoming our community partner.

 

We are still in need of $1,958.00 in donations to complete our project by April 20th. Anyone interested in contributing to this worthwhile project is urged to make a tax credit donation to Cienega HOSA via the following link. No donation is too small.  https://investinarizonayouth.org/ 

 

For more information please contact Cristy Parks at 520-260-4854 or [email protected] 

 

Thank you for assisting us in learning the importance of giving!

 

Sincerely,

Cienega High School students

 

CHS STAFF BRIDGES THE GAP 

 

 
C2G WALL
Often times our students forget that we were teenagers once, with the same problems and successes of high school.  This wall serves as a reminder that we can relate and that we too have a story to tell.  WE ARE ALL IN.  WE ARE C2G! 

 

SPORTS PHYSICAL NIGHT  

 

  

Monday, May 14, 2012
Cienega High School - 600 Building
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$30 (cash or checks only: checks payable to Cienega High School)

APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY! Please contact Deana Contaoi at 879-1822 to schedule your appointment today!  

 

 

CHS REPRESENTS AT HOSA  

STATE COMPETITIONS!  

 

CHS HOSACongratulations to Adrianna Diaz, Liz Spohn, Aria Reyes, Danielle Neumann, Katie Sprunt, Brittany Winans, Ashleigh Butler, Allisha Borges and Rene Escalante for their outstanding presentations at this year's HOSA State Competitions.   

 

SOLAR GO-KARTS SET TO RACE AT THE  

U OF A TECH PARK APRIL 14TH  

 


On race day students are hoping for lots of sun at they prepare to put their Solar Go-Kart design on the line against three different karts, from neighboring schools. Students have customized a standard go-kart frame to carry three custom built solar panels. The Solar Go-Kart Challenge races will feature an endurance race and a drag race on April 14th at the UofA Tech Park. Lots of help has come from Ben's Bikes, the UofA, and Global Solar, in the building of this special Go-Kart. Josh Velasco, the Cienega driver for all of the kart races, is shown below with the mock-up of the solar panels. Come watch the fun.

 

  KECK

 

CHS BAND RUMMAGE SALE  

 


CHS Band Boosters are holding a Rummage Sale on April 28th at ACE Hardware on Houghton from 7am - 1pm.   This fun event is also sponsored by National Self Storage and all proceeds benefit Cienega's Band and Guard programs.  You can join us to sell your own rummage items or crafts at this prime location for a $10 donation by contacting [email protected]  Also, donations are gladly accepted  (we'll pick up or you can deliver to the band room).  Whether you are donating, buying or selling, we hope to see you there!!  Click here to see our event flyer.  

 

BE KIND...PASS IT ON   

 

BE KIND 

 

MATH TUTORING 

 

Math Tutoring is available on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5:30 in room 233.

 

 


________________________________________________

Thank you parents for your support of Cienega. We truly appreciate your involvement! 

Sincerely,

Cienega High School

DATES TO REMEMBER 

  

4/13, 4/14, 4/20 & 4/21

The Drowsy Chaperone
7pm - CHS Auditorium

4/14 12th Annual Cienega Bobcat Golf Classic
879-2894 or

4/20 Bobcat Student of Success Celebration

Spring Spirit Week
April 23 - 27

Monday - CHS shirt day
Tuesday - Bro Day... board or cargo shorts, hoodie, t-shirts, flip flops, vans,
ball caps etc.
Wednesday - Hippie Day
Thursday - Safari Day
Friday- Class Color Day

April 27 - Last Pep Assembly

April 28 - Prom @ JCC

May 14 - Sports Physical Night appt. required

6/18-6/20
Nemer Hassey's Youth Football Summer Camps 
click here for brochure

7/14 - 2nd Annual Band Boosters Golf Tournament

 

Connections
High Standards
Success

 


QUICK LINKS


CHS
INFORMATION

Cienega High School

Vision Statement

 

Cienega High School creates an educational environment utilizing partnerships among community, parents, and staff to assist students in maximizing their academic potential and promoting life-long learning.

 

Front Office   - 879-2800     Attendance   -  879-2803   
Bookstore     -  879-2824 
Registrar       - 879-2812

Health Office - 879-2810
Volunteer Coordinator
Karen Brandt  - 879-2811                  


Front Office/200 House   
Principal
Tricia Pe�a, Ed.D
Secretary - Della Ruiz 879-2816 
Senior Counselor
John Tritz - 879-1843 
                        

300/700 House
Assistant Principal
Geoff Parks

Secretary - Gloria Klinicki 879-2855
Freshmen Counselor
Eric Boxley - 879-2854

  

400/600 House/Athletics      
Assistant Principal
Nemer Hassey
Athletic Director - Whitney Holland - 879-1813            

Secretary - Cathy Ochoa  879-2892
Counselor A - L
Dainah Graham - 879-2819
 

500 House/Special Education/Security          
Assistant Principal
Kelly Hadden
Secretary - Rachel Ferrari 879-2874

Counselor M - Z
Rebecca Carrier - 879-2817

Special Education Secretary Patty McKnight 879-1804

 

Communications Coordinator

Elizabeth Taggart - 879-2878 [email protected] 

 

CHS website: chs.vail.k12.az.us               

Moodle: chslearn.vail.k12.az.us/login/index.php


Silhouette Photography - 886-1710  (Senior pictures for yearbook)
      
Sodexho - 879-2090 or mymealtime.com

District Office - 879-2000

Transportation - 879-2475


Get your YEARBOOK today!

CAT FRAT
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CHS Online Store
Spirit Wear & More!

Cienega Stadium Chair

Cienega Stadium Seat

 

Only available at our on-line store.

 

 Click here for Online Ordering   

 

 

Support Cienega while supporting your back. Convenient pockets hold concessions and necessities. Features include: 600 denier polyester. Adjustable straps on each side of seat for perfect fit and easy carrying. Large zippered pocket for additional storage. Dimensions: 17"w x 15.5"d (seat)

 

ALL SALES FROM OUR ONLINE STORE BENEFIT CHS BOBCATS 

 


Job Openings

Are you a parent or resident looking for a job?

 

Vail School District - Community Services is looking for dynamic, energetic and positive staff members. Please click on the link below for the job descriptions, qualifications, salary guide, and the application process.

 

Please contact Linda Jones at 520-879-2032 or [email protected] for further information.

 

Click for job openings here   

 

Cienega High School
Yearbooks

It's that time of year again to pre-order your yearbook.  Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com

 

Would you like an extra 4 pages in your yearbook that you design?  This year, you can buy an extra 4 pages to be put in only your yearbook.  Go to yearbookyourself.com  

for more information.