Cat Chat Newsletter - May 2016

Dear Cienega Families,

It is amazing that the school year is just about over. Our students and staff can certainly see the "light at the end of the tunnel." It has been another great year for Cienega with so many outstanding accomplishments.

With just about eleven days remaining, it is imperative that our students finish strong academically. Please encourage your son or daughter to put their best effort forward as we approach final exams.

Below are some key points as we finish off the year. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Have a great summer and be safe. See you in July!

Final Exam Schedule

Thursday May 19^th (senior finals periods 1 & 5)
Monday, May 23^rd (senior finals continued periods 0, 1 & 5)
Tuesday, May 24^th ½ Day (final exams 0, 3, & 4)
Wednesday, May 25^th ½ Day (final exams 2 & 6)
Thursday, May 26^th ½ Day (final exams 1 & 5) and the last day of school for students.

Graduation

Thursday, May 26^th at 7:00 p.m.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Summer School Dates

1^st semester classes: May 31 - June 3, June 6-9, June 13-14
2^nd semester classes: June 16-17, June 20-23, June 27-30
Find the summer school form at:

http://chs.vail.k12.az.us/summer-school-information/

Sincerely,

Nemer Hassey

Principal

IN THIS ISSUE

Senior Luau

Transportation Info for Graduation

Important Graduation Info

Senior Information

Summer School Info

Summer Work for AP Classes

Summer Basketball Camp

Summer Enrichment Camps

Summer YMCA STEM Camp

Volunteer Corner

CatFRAT Info

VDLP Open House

Sports Medicine

U of A Visit

NJROTC

Spain, France & Italy 2016

Italy Summer 2017

Phat Cat Winners

SENIOR LUAU

TRANSPORTATION INFO FOR GRADUATION

For your convenience, we will have shuttle buses running from Empire High School, Old Vail Middle and Esmond Station to Cienega High School starting at 5:00pm until 10:30pm the evening of graduation. These shuttle buses will be running approximately every 15 minutes and will deliver you to the main entrance of the stadium. If you require wheelchair accessible transportation, please contact Dean Nourse at 520-879-2857. Please consider using this mode of transportation as the parking lot at CHS has limited parking spaces.

FEE INFO FOR GRADUATION

ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: We have many seniors who owe money/books/fines. Their names will be removed from the ceremony starting Friday May 20th if this is not taken care of. Please contact Kathy Good in the Bookstore at 879-2824 prior to May 20th.

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION
INFORMATION FOR SENIORS

Graduation Reminders:

Ceremony is Thursday May 26^th.(Seniors report to the gym at 5:30 PM)
Graduation Rehearsal is Wednesday May 25^th (Seniors report to the Gym at 5:00PM)
Honors Night for Seniors is May 18^th. Invitations were delivered the week of May 9-13 to invited students.
Have your senior bring in their acceptance letters or enlistment papers to be added to the Wall of the future.
Shuttle buses will be available.
Order Graduation DVD for $25 (download form here)

General Reminders:

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 was MAY 1^st unless taking a Pima class. That deadline will be two days after the class has been completed.
If nine 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 if the class is a required class for graduation, the student will not graduate.
- Attendance appeals can be scheduled beginning April 29^th with Molly Koenig in the Library
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 https://ps.vail.k12.az.us/public/home.html

SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION

When:

1st semester: May 31-June 3, June 6-9, June 13-14

2nd semester: June 16-17, June 20-23 and June 27-30

How long:

8:40am-3:20pm

Includes two 15 minute snack breaks and a 30 minute lunch

How much:
$175.00 per semester. Checks payable to Vail School District.

What content areas:

Freshmen Physics, English, Algebra, Biology, World History, US History, Geometry, Government

Where:

All classes are held at Cienega High School.

Summer School registration forms can be picked up at the front office or download below.

Registration forms are due May 16th for 1st semester and on May 20th for 2nd semester. A $10 late fee will be added for forms turned in after the due date.

Contact Brandy Dujmic at 879-2033 email dujmicb@vailschooldistrict.org if you have any additional questions.

REGISTRATION FORM

SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES

BUS ROUTE AM

BUS ROUTE PM

AP SUMMER HOMEWORK

Any student that is registered to take an Advanced Placement (AP) course for the 2016-17 school year should make sure to pick up the summer homework. Homework packets can be picked up from the teacher or you can visit the Advanced Placement Information - Tatham Moodle for a digital version. There is also a link to "5 Tricks and Tips to Completing Summer Homework" that can be found there. Do not delay getting started preparing for AP classes.

BASKETBALL CAMP AT CHS

This camp is open to all players who will be incoming 2nd-8th graders. The camp will focus on the following skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, offensive skills, defensive skills, and team concepts. The camp runs from June 27-30 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. The cost of the camp is $50 for Pre-registration and $60 at the door. Please contact Farbod Safavi at 520-903-7455 or Safavif@vailschooldistrict.org if you have any questions.

Download flier here

SUMMER CAMPS IN VAIL

Vail Community Programs is offering fabulous Summer Enrichment Camps! Registration is NOW OPEN!

Give your child the gift of a summer experience that will expand their interests in a whole new way! Each of our Enrichment Camps is designed to provide your child with a unique adventure. Our campers will dive into a different culture, take the stage in a dramatic performance or become an intrepid outdoor explorer! Join us for a summer experience that will not be forgotten! See our attached flyer!

Get details and register here!

Download Flier here

YMCA STEM SUMMER CAMP

Download flier here

VOLUNTEER CORNER

Thank you to our WONDERFUL SEP Volunteers! We had over 250 community members, teachers and staff judge over 400 senior exit projects, Wow! Thank you for saying YES by helping shape the minds and hearts of these TALENTED and AMAZING high school seniors! We continue to be blessed by your willingness and generous support of our students and staff! Bobcat Volunteers ROCK!!!

Thank you for your generous donations of desserts and drinks for our staff appreciation luncheon! Thank YOU, CATFRAT for our AWESOME and beautifully wrapped staff gifts, we LOVE them! Last CATFRAT meeting of the school year is Tuesday, May 17th, 6:30pm in the Library/Education Center. Come and check out who we are and what we're all about.

~ Volunteer NEEDS in May ~

Thursday, May 12th - Senior Farewell Ice Cream Social

9:00am-12:00pm - set-up, serve and clean-up

Laptop pick-up dates - 2 shifts per day

May 17th - May 20th - (need 4-6 volunteer each shift)

8:30am-12:30pm - 1st shift

11:30am-3:30pm - 2nd shift

Please check your summer calendars dates...

July 2016 Registration - Volunteers Needed

July 11-15th - Times TBD

July 18-21st - Times TBD

Thank you for your time, we adore our Bobcat Volunteers! ~ Summer Blessings ~

Amy Burton
Volunteer Coordinator
520-879-2811
burtona@vailschooldistrict.org

A NOTE FROM YOUR CatFRAT PRESIDENT

Hello CHS Families,

My name is Mark Carter and I have had the honor of being your Cat FRAT President for this school year. The Cienega High School Parent Teacher Organization, CAT FRAT, exists to enhance and support the educational experience at Cienega High School, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parental involvement, and to improve the environment at CHS through volunteer and direct financial support. Your annual sponsorship/dues provide funds to support various programs, classroom needs, student/faculty appreciation, and more as we support our staff and students through Fundraising, Recognition, Appreciation and respect for Tradition!

Your CAT FRAT Team consist of:

Mark Carter                           President
Michelle White                     Vice President
Shanne Youngblood    Treasurer
Amy Obukuro    Secretary
Amy Burton Volunteer Coordinator

As we come to the end of another successful school year, it is time for elections. All elected offices (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) are now available for nominations for the 2016/2017 school year. Description of the duties can be found in Section 4 of the bylaws.

Please join us at the next CAT FRAT meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 17, 2016 at 6:30pm in the library. We will be accepting nominations and electing the new board at that time.

Special thanks to all of you that volunteer your time or provide donations, without your support, we would not be successful. To all you parents with graduating seniors, job well done and take time to breath in the next couple of weeks...

Thanks

Mark Carter
CatFRAT President

OPEN HOUSE AT VDLP

SPORTS MEDICINE AT CHS

CHS will be offering Sports Medicine for the 2016-2017 School Year. Contact Mr. Hassey at hasseyn@vailschooldistrict.org if interested.

U OF A STUDENTS VISIT CHS

On Friday, April 29th three U of A students from Cellular and Molecular Biology visited the classroom of Dr. Rathman to talk about university life and STEM opportunities at the U of A.

NJROTC HAPPENINGS

Our NJROTC program has received the Distinguished Unit Award for 2016. The NJROTC Distinguished Unit designation is awarded annually to schools whose program ranks in the top 30 percent of units throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Competing units are ranked according to the degree of excellence attained in administration, military proficiency, and host school support. This is the first time since our unit was established in 2012 that our program has earned this honor.

Vail NJROTC Cadets from have been volunteering with Tucson Habitat for Humanity. Eight cadets per day volunteered on 19 Mar, 2 April and 23 April. Habitat for Humanity is currently working to complete several homes in the west side of Tucson. The cadets have been excellent Vail representatives.

On Monday, 25 April 2016, cadets assisted Honor Flight Southern Arizona welcome home WWII and Korean War Veterans at Tucson International Airport. The veterans were returning from Washington D.C. where they visited memorials built in their honor. The veterans returning to Tucson are given a big welcome home event. The cadets were excellent Vail representatives.

Six NJROTC cadets received 4 year fully-funded NROTC scholarships. This is the largest NROTC scholarship class to date, the second largest was in 2015 with 5 NROTC scholarships awarded.

Cadet Catalina Mitchell, NROTC Marine Option, University of Arizona
Cadet Ethan Petrovich, NROTC Marine Option, University of Arizona
Cadet Madison Rawls, NROTC, University of Arizona
Cadet Morgan Wheeler, NROTC, University of Arizona

Cadet Kate Midel, NROTC, University of Arizona

Cadet Summer Linton, NROTC, University of Arizona.

SPAIN, FRANCE, ITALY
2016 SPRING BREAK

Are you interested in the trip of a lifetime?

Then go on the "Spain, French Riviera and Italy Trip" during your Spring Break 2017!!

Why should you go?

Madrid, Barcelona, French Riviera, Monaco, Pisa, Assisi, Florence, Rome and the Vatican City

See the Vatican! See the Roman Coliseum!

Take a bike ride in Barcelona

Why is our trip different?

More countries to visit and tour

Go to eftours.com and enter Tour Number: 1825006HA

For more information contact:

Mrs. Levinson (room 522) 879-2832 levinsonb@vailschooldistrict.org

Ms. Rivera (room 523) 879-2846 riverae@vailschooldistrict.org

ITALY SUMMER 2017

How would you like to go on an ADULT only tour to ITALY?

I have taken well over 100 kids to different countries over the past few years and now I'm heading up an adult only food and wine tour to Italy in the summer of 2017! (June 24-July 3)

This tour is all-inclusive like we have come to expect from EF tours. However the adult tours work a little differently. What's included? 8 nights in awesome hotels, breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 3 dinners with wine or beer, several wine tastings,

1 cooking lesson, a full time tour director, a private motor coach and sightseeing entrance fees.

We will be traveling to Florence, Siena, Perugia and Rome!

The only thing that is not included is the airfare. You can book through EF (price is on my website. There are plenty of ways to get cheaper airfare but since this is not a student tour, we do not have to fly together. I know that Groupon has specials and I know a couple of travel agents as well plus there are those of you that might want to use your frequent flier miles as well!

I have several people lined up to go on this trip and the max I can take is 26. My cell number and email address are listed on the link. Please call, text or email me with any questions! Let's go to ITALY!!

http://cindyshroder.grouptoursite.com/

PHAT CAT DRAWING WINNERS

Congratulations to Dallin Henderson for being the Phat Cat Prize winner on Friday, April 29^th. Dalllin won movie tickets and dinner at Chuy's NYPD Pizza, Texas Roadhouse and Coldstone Creamery... Congrats Dallin!

Congratulations to John Borja. John was the Phat Cat Drawing winner on Friday, April 15th and won a 2015-2016 YEARBOOK. Congrats John!

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

Sincerely,

Cienega High School

DATES TO REMEMBER

5/13 Courtyard Dance

5/16 Choir Concert 7pm

5/17 Cat Frat Meeting 6:30pm

5/18 Senior Honors Night

5/20 Powder Puff Game

5/21 Senior Luau

5/23 Senior Finals

5/24, 5/25, 5/26 Finals

5/26 Class of 2016 Graduation 7pm

STUDENT CALENDAR 2016-2017

QUICK LINKS

CHS WEBSITE

CHS MOODLE

DISTRICT WEBSITE

POWERSCHOOL

CAT FRAT

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
879-2811

Front Office/200 House

Principal
Nemer Hassey
Secretary - Chris Rich 879-2816
Senior Counselor
John Tritz - 879-1843

300/700 House
Assistant Principal
Dean Nourse

Secretary - Kim Thielke 879-2855

Freshman Counselor
Eric Boxley - 879-2854

400/600 House/Athletics

Assistant Principal
Kelly Hadden
Athletic Director - Whitney Holland - 879-1813

Secretary - Sandy Morrison
879-2892
Counselor A - L
Dainah Graham - 879-2819

500 House/Special Education/Security
Assistant Principal
Kim Middleton
Secretary - Teri Tatham 879-2874

Counselor M - Z
Sylvia Lewandowski-879-2817

Special Education Secretary Patty McKnight 879-1804

Communications Coordinator

Elizabeth Taggart - 879-2878

taggarte@vailschooldistrict.org

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

Moodle:

http://learn.vail.k12.az.us/

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
www.catfrat.com

Follow CHS on Twitter

CHS Online Store
Spirit Wear & More!

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)

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Job Openings

Are you looking for a job?

The Vail School District 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.

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.