BOB CAT BUZZ - FEBRUARY 2020  

 
   

Dear Cienega Families,
We are finishing up the class schedule registration for the 2020/2021 school year. Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students are selecting their choices for next year's class schedule. If your student does not get a chance to register in the next 2 weeks, please have them see his or her counselor as soon as possible.
Vail Pride Day is set for Saturday, February 15 th at the Pima County Fair Grounds. Student work will be displayed, awards will be given out, and it is a great opportunity for the community to come together. We hope to see you this year at Vail Pride Day.
Lastly, please help us with our annual parent survey. The information we gather from the survey allows us to continue our improvement. Below is the website for the survey.
Your involvement in your child's education is an important part of keeping our Cienega community strong.


Sincerely,
 
Kim Middleton
Principal
BUZZING IN THIS ISSUE
COUNSELING HUB- SENIORS
CHS PBIS
CHS CHEM. WEEK
TESTING & INFORMATION
DRAMA PRESENTS
AP PHYSICS TRIP
COLLEGE & CAREER CHRONICLE
NJROTC
CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH
STUCO- PROM 2020

UARIZONA KEYS INTERNSHIP


Congratulations to Haley Johnson and Isabel Ross in receiving the prestigious KEYS internship from the UArizona. Haley and Isabel will spend this summer working with researchers at the UArizona in their laboratories. Students like Haley and Isabel are going to solve problems that we don't even know exist yet. Way to represent Bobcat Nation Haley and Isabel!!!


CHS SCIENCE FAIR


Congratulations to Gracelynn Wagner for winning Cienega Science Fair with her project on Bacterial Abundance, diversity, and antibiotic resistance. Bobcats like Gracelynn are going to solve the problems of the future. Way to go Gracelynn! 




COUNSELING HUB- SENIORS
 


CHS PBIS  
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports 
 

Cienega's Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Team works hard to be "champions for kids." Our team of teachers, students, parents, administrators and counselors works to create, maintain and promote campus programs that support our CAT Statement and build strong Bobcat culture.
 
Some of our PBIS programs are:
Top Cat
Best Dressed Bobcats
Link Crew
Mental Health Mindfulness
Positive Student (and teacher) Referrals
Phat Cat Cards
Renaissance Top Cats
Social/Emotional Learning
Tardy Team
No More Bombs (language on campus)
CAT Statement
Be Kind



CHS CHEM WEEK 2020
 
The Cienega Science Department is pleased to announce the Second Annual Chem Week 2020 was a success!  

January 27-31 was Chemistry Week at Cienega. Every day during PAWS or lunch there was something engaging, exciting and sometimes explosive for students to partake in. AP chemistry students amazed with the pressure of baking soda and vinegar to launch test tubes. Guest speakers Jack Bender and David Morris brought in their chemistry expertise as well as some dangerous demonstrations. Dr. Pollard from the U of A did a Skype question and answer session and then Chem Club finished the week with some rocketry. Cienega students are highly encouraged to take chemistry at Cienega to prepare for college while changing the way you see the world around you.

TESTING  
INFORMATION  
 

Spring Intersession
Intersession's purpose is to give students another opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the specific standards that most students struggled with during the quarter. This is for any non-honors or non-AP course that is listed on the attached flyer.  It does have a fee and has a hybrid setup (in person and online). If your student is interested in increasing his/her grade (up to a maximum of 80%), please refer to the attached flyer on how to register. Click Here to Register.
SEP Intersession
SEP Intersession is mandatory for seniors who have not completed their shadowing hours, turned in their portfolio, or passed their paper. This will take place the first three days of break (March 9th-11th) from 9am-1pm in the Ed. Center.  If on the first day your student accomplishes what they need to, and the teacher releases, then they do not need to attend the following days. The purpose of this intersession is to ensure that no one falls behind on this graduation requirement.  Your student's teacher (whether English or Government) will sign them up for this and notify you of their need to attend; there is no form.

3rd Quarter Benchmark Testing Schedule
Reading: Feb 24th & 25th
Math: Feb 26th & Feb 27th
10th Grade Writing: Feb 26th & Feb 27th
Biology:  March 3rd & 4th

Juniors- ACT is coming up!
On March 24th, all Juniors will be given the ACT test at no cost during school hours. To prepare, sign up for the ACT Prep courses. Pay $35 to the bookstore and then sign up in the 500 office. Training dates as follows:
Reading/English: March 7th
Math: March 14th
Science: March 21st

Spring Testing Schedule
Tuesday
3/24
Tuesday
3/31
Monday
4/6
Tuesday
4/7
Wednesday
4/8
9th - PreACT Prep
10th - AzM2/AIMS Prep
11th - ACT
12th - SEP & Senior Activities
9th - PreACT
10th - AzM2 Writing
11th - Civics
12th - SEP & Senior Activities
9th - Freshman Activities
10th - AzM2 Reading
11th - ASVAB
12th - SEP and Senior Activities
10th - AzM2 Math
10th - AzM2 Science

CIENEGA DRAMA PRESENTS


 
    

AP PHYSICS TRIP

The AP Physics program took a group and current and future students to Disneyland at the start of the quarter and had a behind the scenes experience like none other!  After working with the Disney Education team for weeks, we had a two day physics extravaganza with our imagineer, Joe!  We leaned the evolution of the tubular steel rollercoaster (the industry standard), and the physics behind gravity and electromagnetic powered rides; we designed our own attractions for a Disney park, and we spent an hour back stage in the heart of the  Incredicoaster,  where a machinist who maintains the vehicles and the systems that control the ride showed us all of the inner workings of the attraction, including the huge amounts of electrical energy needed to launch each set of cars. Any student interested in engineering or physical sciences should really consider being part of the AP Physics program at Cienega! Adventure is out there!  And, in case your worried, Disneyland and California Adventure are still standing... even if we aren't.




COLLEGE AND CAREER 
CHRONICLE


Summer Pre-College Programs
 
It's never too early to get a jump on summer plans and get started on applications for summer pre-college programs. In fact, many summer programs have application deadlines that fall between January and March. There are quite a few to choose from if for students who are looking for opportunities that will give them a taste of college life. Pre-college programs have many benefits including, the ability to experience on-campus life, college classes and learn more about potential majors. There are many opportunities to choose from in-state and beyond Arizona. Take a look at this partial listing.
 
Arizona State University
 
University of Arizona
Medicine
 
Science
 
Engineering
 
Business
 
Northern Arizona University
 
Out of State
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon's  Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science  is a six-week residential experience that provides students from underrepresented communities who have interest in computer science, engineering and/or the natural sciences, with the opportunity to achieve skills in order to pursue and complete majors in STEM fields. There are no tuition, housing or dining fees for students selected to attend this program.
 
Stevens Institute of Technology
All of our programs are carefully designed by our faculty to be creative, project-driven, hands-on immersions that give you not just real college experience, but real-world experience too. By night you'll live in the dorms, by day you'll visit major corporations, work on a tangible project and learn alongside experts. You can choose to participate in more than one program during the summer, as long as the program dates don't overlap.
 
Stanford University
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is a three-week summer residential program held on Stanford campus that provides academically talented and intellectually curious students currently in grades 8-11 with intensive study in a single course.
 
Texas Tech
Summer Gateway is an excellent alternative for high school students wishing to gain admission to Texas Tech University. Students who successfully complete this program will be guaranteed admission to Texas Tech for the following fall. 
 
 
Free Summer Programs
Many of the programs listed on this website are free or offer full scholarships. These programs offer a range of focuses from media, civic engagement, banking, business, coding, leadership, and journalism, to science and math.
 
Participation in pre-college summer programs help students to become familiar with college life while also helping them to decide about their future majors and career paths.
 
 
Dainah l. Graham M.S., M.Ed.
College and Career Counselor, Bobcat Scholar Academy 


  NJROTC HAPPENINGS


On Saturday, 1 February, two of our Navy JROTC Academic Teams competed at the Navy JROTC Area 11 "Brain Brawl" held at Moon Valley High School, Phoenix, AZ.  A "Brain Brawl" is an academic competition that challenges cadets' knowledge in history, science, Navy regulations, physical health, current affairs and more.  18 Navy JROTC Academic Teams from 9 Navy JROTC programs competed.  Cienega Team 1 placed 1st and Cienega Team 2 placed 3rd.  Cienega's 1st place win earns them a qualification for the Navy JROTC Western Regional Competition in California in late March.    

On Saturday, 25 January, three of our NJROTC Orienteering Teams qualified to compete in the NJROTC Area 11 Orienteering Championship held at First Water Trailhead - Lost Dutchman State Park.  31 teams from Arizona and California competed in the championship.   Cadet Zoe Shepherd and Cadet Kaitlynn Zimmerman placed 1st overall,  Cadet Alexander Ciampa and Cadet Mark Murga placed 2nd overall, and Cadet Aaron Wheeler and Cadet Sean Weidman placed 5th overall.   

Our NJROTC Marksmanship Team qualified to compete and represent Arizona at the NJROTC Area 11 Marksmanship Championship held on Saturday, 11 Jan 2020, in San Diego, CA.  Our team placed 2nd out of 10 teams who competed in the Championship.

NJROTC Cadets assisted with Superintendent Calvin Baker's Retirement Ceremony on 
11 January 2020.  The Cadets presented the Colors and provided support for this successful event.  Cadets are pictured here with Senator Martha McSally.  


CHARACTER TRAIT 
OF THE MONTH
 
Presence, living in the moment with conviction and confidence and staying true to yourself.

CAT FRAT &
VOLUNTEER CORNER
 
 
Happy Valentines Day Bobcats! 

~SAVE the DATE ~ Important Volunteer Dates~ 
~ SEP ~ Senior Exit Project Presentations ~ 
April 29th - 3:15pm-7:15pm
April 30th - 3:15pm-7:15pm
May 1st - 1:00pm-4:30pm

Volunteers needed to judge senior exit projects. Must commit to the full time slot, 
NO experience necessary, all are welcome, but must be out of high school 4 years prior 
to judging. Sign-up genius coming soon...watch your emails or contact me directly 
to volunteer. Thank you! 

Thank YOU Bobcat Nation and CatFRAT parent and community volunteers! 
YOU GUYS ROCK!!!  Thank you for the gift of your time and talents while volunteering for College and Career Fair Day, Science Fair Judging, CHS 8th Grade Open House, 
Vail Pride Day (VPD) festivities, and many more! 

~ SIX $5,000 college scholarships available ~ 
APPLY online NOW at   www.alisasangels.org.  
Deadline extended through  FEBRUARY 21st!   Don't delay, apply TODAY! 
We want YOU to WIN a $5,000 scholarship!!! 

Please contact me if you're interested in volunteering for events.
(520) 419-1449 or      burtona@vailschooldistrict.org

Amy Burton 
Volunteer Coordinator 
CatFRAT Liaison
(520)-879-2811                   

STUCO- PROM  




PHAT CAT DRAWING WINNERS 


Congratulations to the following Bobcats for being our Phat Cat drawing winners

Carson Mott- Winner of the Abercrombie and Fitch Gift Card and cologne.


Sophia LoMonaco- Winner of the Kindle Fire and Amazon Echo Dot


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Thank you parents and  community
 for your support. We truly appreciate your involvement! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! 

Cienega High School- Bobcat Nation

DATES TO REMEMBER

2/15- Vail Pride Day

2/18- Cat Frat Meeting 

2/20 & 2/21- Rodeo Break

3/6- CHS Theatre presents 
Children's Show 7PM

3/9- 3/20- Spring Break

 

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
              

Front Office/200 House   
Principal
Kim Middleton
Secretary - Chris Rich 
879-2816 

300 House
Assistant Principal
Dean Nourse

Secretary - Crystel Fuenning
879-2855

400 House/Athletics    
Assistant Principal 
Kelly Hadden
At hletic Director - 
Whitney Holland -879-1813  
Secretary -  Sandi Morrison
879-2892

500 House 
Assistant Principal 
Stephanie Magnuson
Secretary - Cassandra Bahrychuk 879-2874

600 House 
Special Education Secretary Shuree Epperson 879-1804

700 Education Center/ Counseling Hub
Eric Boxley- 879-2854
Rebecca Carrier- 879-2854
Colette Alvardo- 879-2904
Sylvia Lewandowski- 
879-2817
Sheri Mitzel- 879-2868
John Tritz- 879-1843
Daniah Graham- 879-2819
Bobcat Scholar Academy

Communications Coordinator:
Juanita Mari- 879-2815   
 
 
CHS website: chs.vail.k12.az.us                 

Schoology:

Aramark Food Services:  mymealtime.com 

District Office - 879-2000
Transportation - 879-2475

 
 
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