CHS Cat Chat Newsletter
May 2021
Cienega High School Vision Statement
 Cienega High School builds a foundation for our students to excel in life through Connections, High Standards and Success by providing students with college and career readiness using a wide range of educational and cultural experiences. These opportunities foster an environment that produces successful and well-rounded high school graduates.

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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 by our students and our staff.
 
With just a few 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 this school year.
 
Below are some key dates to remember 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!
 
Senior Final Exam Schedule
· Tuesday, May 18th 0-6 Schedule Exams during 0, 1st & 5th
· Wednesday, May 19th 1-6 Schedule Exams during 2nd & 6th
· Thursday, May 20th 1-6 Schedule Exams during 3rd & 4th
 
Freshman-Sophomore-Junior Final Exam Schedule
· Tuesday, May 25th ½ Day (final exams 0, 1, & 5) Dismissal at 11:30am
· Wednesday, May 26th ½ Day (final exams 2 & 6) Dismissal at 11:30am
· Thursday, May 27th ½ Day (final exams 3 & 4) Dismissal at 11:30am
 
Graduation
· Saturday, May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Bobcat Stadium
 

 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Kim Middleton
Principal
Artist: Abby Wolf
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Cienega Instrumental Music Program
The Cienega Instrumental Music Program is happy to announce our calendar for students to play music and participate in the program is on our website at  https://cienegaimp.com/. We are continuing to update it as practices and performances are booked. We send a huge shout out and thank you to our exiting seniors and shared in celebrating with them at our Senior Celebration. All other bands played in a fantastic performance in-person to a limited audience and virtually to anyone who wanted to listen. The performance can be viewed on Bobcat TV, CHS' YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/n8QpkaJKw94.
The number of awards and achievements were amazing in a year where sharing music and being a part of music required innovation and determination. Thank you to our new program director, Mr. Knox. His first year was an excellent show of the amazing forward-moving director he is and will continue to be on the Bobcat campus. 
Next year the Copper Thunder Marching Band has 3 festivals on the schedule, making a strong comeback after virtual learning during this year's season. We look forward to the upcoming year and the ability to play for everyone again. Thank you to the Booster Program for their support throughout the year and the parents for keeping music in your students' lives. 
Have an awesome summer, keep playing music and we'll see you starting in July at (Marching) Band Camp!
Artist: Aislin Martinez-Pompa
CONGRATULATIONS TO CIENEGA BOYS VOLLEYBALL!! 
They are STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND!
Setting and achieving season goals one check mark at a time. “Playing for something bigger than themselves.” #NOTDONEYET
#UNFINISHEDBUSINESS

Go support them at SKYLINE HS on Saturday at 3pm!
Summer School & Credit Recovery
State Test Results:
The results of the AzM2 (new name for the AzMerit) should be released to us from the State mid-end of July. We will mail the reports out once we receive the data. Please expect the results at the beginning of the next school year. 
 
ACT Results
The ACT results came in a few weeks ago electronically! We have not received Physical copies of the results. If you didn’t receive an email about your results here are the directions for signing into ACT.org  
 
Step 1: Click on “Your Scores” then click “Sign in/view score” and you will be taken to a new window
 
Step 2: Sign into your account. If you didn’t create an account before testing you must create an account. 
 
Step 3: If you are creating a new account click “I registered or tested before” then follow the instructions.
 
Step 4: Fill in your information and click continue. We recommend using a personal email address.
 
Step 5: Keep going! You'll be actually making your account from here on out. Please write down your info somewhere you will not lose it so that you can remember later. If you forget how to log in, you'll have to contact ACT.
 
Step 6: If you have any trouble getting your scores please contact ACT directly so they can be sure your account is linked to your score.
 
Next school year the counselors will do an in-depth dive into your scores, but we wanted to make sure that you had these now in case you wanted to take the test again over the summer. If you would like more in depth information about the ACT scores please visit http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores.html
Senior Exit Project- Class of 2022 (Current Juniors)

One of the most valuable pieces of the Senior Exit Project is the opportunity for students to shadow in a career field of choice. If the student is eager to complete his/her twenty hours prior to Senior year beginning, students are welcome to do summer shadowing. However, it is merely an option and not a requirement.
 
Remember that your SEP Project Proposal must be APPROVED prior to summer shadowing and the Parent Consent Google Form must be submitted BEFORE finals. 

Students will receive notification of the approved proposals before the end of the school year. (Shadowing hours do not count until approved by the committee.) 
Please refer to the information below for learning more about
Senior Exit Project 
Artist: Dana Franco
A Note from the Bookstore & Tech Department
Just a reminder about class fees and loaned items from Cienega (Chromebooks, calculators, textbooks and paperback books):

SENIORS: All items need to be turned in and all class fees paid in order to receive your diploma. Turn in items by May 16th or whenever you are finished with them if needed for exams.

UNDERCLASSMEN: Turn in calculators, textbooks and paperback books before the end of the school year. Underclassmen may keep their Chromebooks if they are returning to CHS or attending EHS, MMHS, or APHS next school next year.

Questions? 
Contact the Tech Office at 879-2807 or the Bookstore at 879-1819
Cienega’s PBIS Team did a great job this challenging year!
Pandemic Edition Phat Cat Cards have rewarded and incentivized over 1000 Bobcats to have positive behavior on campus. Those Bobcats were entered into drawings to win an Apple Watch, an Apple TV, a CHS yearbook, prom tickets, a Hydroflask, a Selfie Light Ring, and the packages “Summer Kick-Off,” and “Dinner & a Movie.” PBIS has helped teachers, too.
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Our CHS team works with a district team to identify and initiate programs that grow positive behaviors on campus.
Cienega’s PBIS team has been going strong for 16 years! Enjoy summer vacation Bobcat Nation!
Artist: Piper Castro
World Languages Foodie Fest
Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day.
On May 5th, 1862 the French army attacked the Mexican army in the city of Puebla Mexico. The Mexican army was not prepared with weapons and it was a smaller army than the French but they still managed to win the battle. In Mexico this date is not a big celebration at all but the Cienega World Languages wanted to celebrate the only day of the year that Spanish and French were ever crossed in History. 
Artist: Hanna McGee
CHS Folklorico
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Artist: Gavin Wadman
Fellow Vail seniors,

Graduation is right around the corner and with that Baccalaureate is too! We are happy to announce that we will have a Baccalaureate ceremony for all of our Vail seniors this year! 
 
But wait…what is Baccalaureate?
 
Baccalaureate is a Christian graduation ceremony where we celebrate our graduation through worship and praise. A guest speaker will challenge us to take on our faith as we transition into adulthood. Baccalaureate is a graduation tradition that goes back centuries. Here in Vail this year it will be held at the Vail Theater Of The Arts on May 16th at 6:00 pm. Seniors are allowed up to 4 guests. Regards of what faith or church background you come from, please know that we’d love to have you join us. All are welcome!

If you have any questions please email VailBacca@vailschooldistrict.org.
 
-Vail Baccalaureate Committee
CHS NJROTC
On Saturday, 1 May 2021 our NJROTC Academic Team participated in the Sunnyslope High School AFJROTC "Mindsoon” Competition, Phoenix, AZ. Six teams from Arizona AFJROTC and NJROTC schools competed. Our team placed 1st among the NJROTC schools and placed 2nd in the
Championship Round. 
On Saturday, 1 May 2021 our NJROTC Cadets assisted with the American Legion Post 109 Produce on Wheels Without Waste (POW WOW) event. The sorted and packed produce for community distribution.
On Saturday, 24 April 2021, our Marksmanship Team competed in the 2021 Arizona Air Rifle JROTC Marksmanship Championship at the Ben Avery Shooting Range, Phoenix, AZ. Championship qualified teams from Arizona Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps JROTC programs competed. Our cadets are State Champions in both the Precision and Sporter Categories.  
Cienega Boys and Girls Summer Volleyball Opportunities
ALL athletes must be cleared in RMA to participate!! If you are new to Cienega volleyball this summer and have not been cleared during the 20/21 school year in RMA, you must reach out to the athletic office to get cleared.

Bobcat Academies BOYS AND GIRLS
Fundamental skill building with instruction from Cienega volleyball coaching staff
Tue/Thurs 9am-11am
All incoming grades 9-12
June 1 - June 29
Fee: $80 (payable to Cienega boys or girls volleyball) 

** all Cienega volleyball returners should have a weight lifting schedule already confirmed with Schween**


Middle School Camp - BOYS AND GIRLS
Prepare for tryouts or school competition at your middle school.
Grades 6-8 
Mon-Thurs 4 - 6pm 
July 19-22
In the Cienega High School GYM
Fee: $50 (Payable to Cienega boys or girls volleyball)



Frosh Only Camp - BOYS AND GIRLS
Preparing for the school year teams, this is open to all 9th graders and/or those who have not worn a Cienega uniform previously
Mon-Thurs 4-6pm
July 26-29
In the GYM
Fee: $50 (Checks payable to Cienega boys or girls volleyball)
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CHS Green Team
CHS' Green Team members added plants and decorative rocks to the Cienega Memorial Garden in May.
FRONT OFFICE
520-879-2802
ATTENDANCE
520-879-1896
OFFICE MANAGER
520-879-2805
BOOKSTORE
520-879-2824
REGISTRAR
520-879-2812
HEALTH OFFICE
520-879-2810
COMMUNICATIONS
520-879-2815
COUNSELING
520-879-2878
Artwork courtesy of Ms. Latona's Art students.