Central Academy of Technology and Arts Cougar Chronicle

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 1 Central Academy of Technology and Arts Cougar Chronicle Central Academy Families A very special shout out to all of the fans that came out last week to support our athletic teams. In particular I would like to commend the Blue Crew, our student section, for showing up and cheering on your Cougars. Although we did not win last Friday night, we watched our athletes play tough and they had the full support of our fans. Great job to all. Overall we are doing very well athletically and if you have not come out to a game yet, we hope that you will do so soon. Concessions, with hot food options, are available at volleyball, football, and soccer games. Parking passes for football games are still available on the Central Academy website. This week we are hosting home events Monday through Thursday. Be sure to read the Cougar Chronicle for the most up to date times. The sale deadline for Yearbooks has been extended to September 13th. You can purchase a yearbook from Ms. Eaton at school, or you can go online to yearbookforever.com. Senior Ads are also on sale until September 13th, so buy one today. Underclassmen pictures will only occur this Fall and they are this week, on Thursday 9/12. Students received order forms, but there are extra in the office if needed. You must bring payment with you on Thursday. Take advantage of this opportunity. Our performance arts are gearing up for a great year with Union County Performance Ensemble auditions on Monday at CATA, and ShowOff Auditions on Monday and Tuesday. All club meetings are listed in the Cougar Chronicle for the week and we would like to highlight that there will be a club fair for all students during lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday. Clubs should put their trifolds up in the Café after school on Monday. Students earning an Academic Bar or Letter received a letter in class last week and will be recognized at 5:30 Tuesday night. Students should show up by 5:20 as we will start on time. We invite all parents and students to our Fall Open House on Tuesday night. Families will have the opportunity to visit with teachers after our short PTSO meeting and welcome in the auditorium. Teachers will not be in classrooms until after we finish in the auditorium. We look forward to welcoming each of you on Tuesday. This past week CATA students in the Environmental Club participated in a Veggie Fest to celebrate local farming. You can read more about that in the Chronicle. Our Cougar Cheerleaders were named the Bob Mayberry Cheer Team of the week. Congratulations to the team and thank you to Bob Mayberry for sponsoring our school. Please remember to pay your child s $25 technology fee by September 31. You can send in a check or cash to your child s first period teacher, or pay online through the school website. Please remind your children to charge their chromebook each night as they are required to bring it to school each day. We are continuing to repair website links this week. The Cougar Chronicle, our Facebook page, in addition to our website, will be the main form of communication from school to home. At CATA we will continue to work toward Leading the Way so that your child can lead the way in the future! Go Cougars! - Mrs. Kim Fisenne, Principal Volume 1; Issue 5 September 8, 2013 In this issue: Principal s Message 1 Picture Day Yearbooks Senior News Scholarships Got Spirit?? Photos Cougar Athletics Grade Level Administrators PTSO, Calculators, Hall Passes Around Campus (upcoming dates), Drivers Ed Cougar Spirit, Cougar Canteen, AND Cougar Pride Student Life, Club Fair, PTSO Veggie Fest Office Hours, Parking Passes, Yearbooks 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Arts Council News 11 600 Brewer Drive, Monroe, NC 28112 (704) 296-3088 (Phone) (704) 296-3090 (Fax) http://cata.ucps.k12.nc.us Look for text that is blue and underlined. This text is hyperlinked to the corresponding information available on the web. Click on the text to be taken to the corresponding webpage.

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 2 PICTURE DAY SMILE!!!! Thursday, 9/12, is underclassmen picture day! Forms were sent home with your child on Friday. We will not be doing spring pictures this year, so this will be the only opportunity to purchase a photo package. All payments are made directly to the photographer at the time of photo. Additional forms are available in the main office. Yearbook Sale - We realize many parents experienced technical difficulties with the yearbook website. To accommodate everyone we have decided to extend the yearbook and senior recognition ad sale through Friday, September 13th! Save now while there are a few days left. 13th 13th Click here for the full add with prices and order form.

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 3 -Class of 2014-Seniors ALL seniors should be sure to login to their CFNC account. If you cannot remember your account information, be sure to create a new account as you will need that. Graduation Day: Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Winthrop University in Rock Hill (Time will be at approx. 3:00pm) Senior Pictures: Senior portraits and retakes are on Weds and Thurs 9/18 and 9/19. Postcards were mailed home designating your child's appointment time. Please have your child bring the postcard to class as this will be their pass to leave and return to class. There is a $30 sitting fee unless they are sitting for their yearbook photo only. There is also a $30 sitting fee for retakes. Senior Graduation Packages: Senior orders for robes and other graduation materials will be taken on September 18th. Please be sure to watch for more information. Important Dates September 18-6:30pm a UNCC College admission counselor will be here to discuss and answer questions concerning college admissions. This is open to ALL parents and students. September 22-2:00 pm-4:00pm; Union County College Fair at the UC Agricultural Center. Most NC college will be represented, as well as, college from surrounding state. This open to all Union County Public Schools students and parents. September 26 a UNCC College admission counselor will be here to talk with seniors that are interested in attending UNCC. Seniors sign up in guidance if you are interested in UNCC. October 19 Open House for Duke s Pratt School of Engineering. 8:00am -3:15pm. Register at admissions.duke.edu. November 1 SAT Registration Early registration begins September 25. Senior Academy Visits: Guidance counselors will visit seniors during their academy class the week of September 9-13 to discuss College Admissions, scholarship searches, and answer any questions concerning college and careers. Seniors, Check your email!!!: Guidance counselors are currently communicating with seniors through their email accounts. Seniors have received their first senior newsletter which is jam packed with the college application process. Scholarships: The Scholarship Committee will be selecting two representatives for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC Chapel Hill. The criteria for this scholarship include: moral force of character, scholarship, physical vigor, and demonstrated leadership. The student must play a sport. If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, please complete a form in Guidance. Mrs. Cameron must have the completed form, along with your resume, by September 11, 2013. Please see Mrs. Cameron if you have questions. Yearbook Sale - We realize many parents experienced technical difficulties with the yearbook website. To accommodate everyone we have decided to extend the yearbook and senior recognition ad sale through Friday, September 13th! Save now while there are a few days left.

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 4 Central Academy - Cougar Spirit Got Spirit?? Yes, We Do!!!! The Blue Crew had asked for their own section next to the band and they certainly filled it up with spirit this past Friday night! The twelfth player was definitely felt from the stands. The teams appreciated you and gained energy from your energy in the stands. We saw the largest student section ever this past Friday night. Students called for a Black-out and that is what occurred. From black sombrero s to black pom poms and black glitter, we saw it all! The CATA spirit flag made an appearance both in the stands and up and down the sideline when we made a touchdown! Way to go Blue Crew!!!! Although we did not defeat Union Academy on Friday, our Blue Crew Fans continued to cheer for four quarters. It was a tough loss, but fans know that we will see some great wins this season. We are so proud of the way our Cougar s showed sportsmanship on and off the field. Our Cougar Cheerleaders led the crowd in cheering for the Cougars and shifted to the student section in order to throw footballs and other give aways into the crowd. Way to go Cougars! Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, and Cross Country battled this past week. Scores are listed under athletics, but a great week! The teams would love to see everyone come out to their games. Please remember that we will have concessions open for all volleyball, soccer and football events. A special Thank You to Bob Mayberry Hyundai for sponsoring Cougar Athletics this year. CONGRATULATTIONS to the Cougar Cheerleaders for being chosen as Cheer Squad of the Week!!!

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 5 Cougar Athletics If you have questions about athletics or want to volunteer to help with athletics, please send an email to Athletic Director, Mr. Jay Niessner. Parking Passes for all Football Games (both JV and V) at Cougar Stadium at Walter Bickett are on sale now. Passes are limited and will cost $75 each. Passes are for parking ONLY and money for game tickets will be collected at the gate for each person in the vehicle. The pass gate is located across from the field house. Handicapped parking is available. You can purchase your passes in the main office OR online. To order online go to the UCPS website and click on online payments. Varsity Results: Cross Country Men finished 8th and Women 15th out of 27 teams at the Cannon Invitational Football CATA 7 Union Academy 26 Soccer CATA 5 Piedmont 1; CATA 2 Lake Norman 0 Women's tennis CATA 7 Monroe 2 Volleyball CATA 1 Metrolina 3; CATA beats Union Academy Upcoming Events: Monday 9/9 Volleyball @ Piedmont 4:30&6:00; Soccer vs. Porter Ridge @ home 4:30 & 6:00 Tuesday 9/10 Cross Country @ Mt. Pleasant 4:30; Volleyball vs. Monroe @ home 5:00; Tennis @ West Stanley 4:00 Wednesday 9/11 Soccer vs. Cutherberson @ home 5:00&6:30 Thursday 9/12 Tennis @ Mt. Pleasant 4:00; Volleyball @ West Stanley 4:30&6:00; JV Soccer @ Weddington 4:00; JV Football vs. Metrolina @ home 7:00 pm. Friday 9/13 V. Football @ Metrolina 7:00 pm please note start time is earlier than usual!!! Saturday 9/14 Cross Country @ Weddington HS Invitational All Day Event A note to all Athletes Hydration is imperative for every athlete. Athletes should have a bottle of water with them throughout the school day in order to be completely hydrated. Dehydration can lead to muscle cramps that can prevent you from playing and other illnesses that keep you from being your best. Drink H2O every day, all day to be at your best!! Off season workouts for men s basketball begin Monday, September 9th: 3:45 6:15. All of your athletic paperwork must be on file, including an updated physical. See Mr. Niessner with questions. Grade Level Administrators 9th grade Mr. Willie Howard III 10th grade Mr. Jeff Pusser 11th grade Ms. Deanna White 12th grade Mr. Jeff Pusser

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 6 Hall Passes -Each teacher has 2 hall passes that students may use with teacher permission to go to the restroom or other destination. NO student may be in the halls during class time without a hall pass. Student Parking Lot NO student will be allowed to their car during the day unless escorted by an Administrator or School Resource Officer. If it is an emergency that a student go to their car, they will need to come to the main office. Calculators All math classes will require students to use calculators. Details on the type of calculator needed will be given out in the math classes this week. Students should be sure to either buy a calculator for school use or check one out from the media center. Teachers will NOT have class sets of calculators. If families are able to purchase one the student should be able to use that same calculator for many math classes to come. If families are unable to purchase one, students will be required to check one out from the media center and must be responsible for maintaining it in good condition and keeping it working by replacing batteries during the semester. We have a limited number available to borrow. Students will be expected to have their calculator every day in order to be prepared. Whether you decide to buy one or borrow one, student success is sure to Add Up!! PTSO Meeting, Central Academy Open House, Fall Academic Bars & Letters This TUESDAY 9/10 All parents and students are invited to the CATA open house. We will start with a PTSO meeting and information from School Leadership in the auditorium at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 10th. Following this presentation, parents will be able to visit classrooms from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Please join us!! Academic Bars and Letters will be awarded just prior to the PTSO meeting at 5:30 in the auditorium. Students should arrive by 5:20 to sign in so that they are recognized. Those not coming on 9/10 can pick up their Bar or Letter in the front office later that week. Students eligible received a letter at school last week.

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 7 Around Campus (for all home and away sports, see Athletics section) Monday, 9/9 8:30 Beta Club meeting (media ctr); Chorus fundraising occurs from 9/5-9/20, pm 3:30 ShowOff Auditions in Dance Studio; 3:45 Travel Club meeting rm 102; 3:45 Beta club meeting (media ctr); 3:45 girl s basketball workouts gym; 4:00 UCPE auditions at CATA in auditorium; ALL clubs should put club posters up in café area after school; Soccer @ home Tuesday, 9/10 8:00 YCI meeting (Mr. Robinson s room); Junior Ring Delivery during lunches; pm 3:30 ShowOff Auditions in Dance Studio; 3:45 Cultural Awareness Club (Ms. Janicki s room); 5:30 Academic Bars and Letters; 6:00 PTSO meeting and Open House; volleyball @ home Wednesday, 9/11 Moment of Silence in remembrance of 9-11 victims; pm Debate Team (Ms. Cochrans room); Beta Club meeting; AP Art Studio 4:00 6:00 in rm 102; Soccer @ home Thursday, 9/12 8:00 FCA Huddles (Sholar and Gundersen s rooms); Performing Arts Headshots in morning; Underclassmen pictures throughout school day; pm 3:45 Girl s Basketball workouts; HOSA meeting (Hincemon s room); Tennis @ home at Monroe HS; JV Football @ home Friday, 9/13 4:00 NHS Fun night in media center Upcoming Dates: Wednesday 9/18 Progress Reports Distributed in all classes; Senior orders can be placed during lunch (cap/gown, etc..); Senior photos for those unable to take them over the summer students should bring postcard with them **College Night Wed. 9/18 in the Auditorium 6:30**A college representative will be here September 18 at 6:30 for a college admission session. Please come and bring your parents. Thursday 9/19 It Can Wait campaign against texting and driving Friday 9/27 9/28 Showoff Performance Monday 9/30 Beta Club Inductions Tuesday 10/1 Mimeless Chatter Monday 10/7 End of Grading Period Wednesday 10/16 Report Cards Distributed Thirsty? There are water fountains throughout the building AND two water bottle vending machines one at the bottom of the stairs near the media center in the 100-200 wing and one in the café. Stay hydrated! Your brain works better that way!! Driver s Education Sign Up Now!! Driver s Ed classes must meet the minimum number of students or the class will be cancelled. Please sign up early so that classes are filled and do not have to be cancelled. If we have to cancel a class, the student will be moved to the next scheduled class. Refunds are not permitted. The fee is $55.00 for all classes starting in or after October. A student must be at least 14 1/2 years old on the first day of class. Classes will run Monday through Friday from 4:00-6:00 pm. To sign up please contact Ms. Tammy Tweed in the guidance office as soon as possible. 9/9/2013 through 9/30/2013 THIS IS A DATE CHANGE FOR THE 8/26 CLASS The next class is Nov. 12th Dec. 10th. Most Fall athletes should be able to take this class.

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 8 Cougar Pride Central Academy - Cougar Spirit 2013-2014 Student Spirit Wear t-shirts are on sale Monday Tuesday and Wednesday during lunches. T-shirts will be on sale for all students during the first week of school. Watching the teams during their opening games this past week they are truly busting their tails to get it done!!! Get your SPIRIT ON!!!!!! Just $15!!! The Cougar Canteen is now open for business every afternoon from 3:30-3:45. Items for sale include Coke products, Powerade, water, chips, popcorn, cookies, and candy. CATA Spirit wear is also on sale in the canteen through the end of September. The Cougar Canteen is located outside the gym and is sponsored by the Band Booster Club at CATA! The Central Academy Band of Blue has commanded attention at half times of the two home football games with their musical and marching combinations! The student section, the Blue Crew, particularly enjoyed the performance this past Friday!! Way to go Band of Blue! Sam Heda, 12 grade, is a very talented musician who donates all monies earned by performing. This past week he donated $200 to the Union County Humane Society. Way to go Sam!! Congratulations Central Academy for a 99.01% graduation rate! Congratulations to Union County Public Schools for having the highest graduation rate of the top 10 largest school districts in North Carolina!! Congratulations to this year s Student Body Officers for already boosting student spirit!!!

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 9 PTSO Are you looking to get involved at CATA? Join the Cougar Council, PTSO! We plan events for the teachers and provide resources for students. We would love to have you join us! Please fill out the information sheet on the PTSO website. Officers for 2013-2014 :President Laura Minsk; Vice-President Deb Christensen; Secretary Wendy Duemmler; Treasurer Susan Montgomery To contact the PTSO, please email us at thecougarcouncil@gmail.com. You may also call the school at 704-296-3088 and ask for Deb Christensen. PTSO membership - $10 per family (which includes the student and parents), $5 per student, $5 per staff PTSO is seeking volunteers to help with hospitality/teacher events, and many other areas. Contact thecougarcouncil@gmail.com to sign up Support CATA when you use your VIC card at Harris Teeter. Link your card to our school's account - # 3612. Click here to re-link online or visit any Harris Teeter store. We appreciate your support! Student Life Club Leadership Council A Representative from each club will serve on the Club Leadership Council to discuss Student Life for the year, set calendar dates, and discuss fundraising ideas. The Club Leadership Council will be headed by Student Council, but will be a collaborative group that makes decisions about the Student Life program at Central Academy. All clubs should submit the name of their representative to Mr. Howard. Club Officers We will be having a club fair for all clubs to display information for students. Clubs can set up their information on 9/9 afterschool. The club fair will take place during lunches on 9/10 and 9/11. Parents attending the school Open House will also be able to view the club information during the open house. Don t Miss Out have your club represented!!!! See Mr. Howard for more information. Club Fair Set up Monday, 9/9 Open 9/10-9/11 during lunches

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 10 4th Annual Veggie Fest at Central Academy The Environmental Club held it s 4th annual veggie fest on Sept. 5th. We hold this event at the beginning of the year to invite new members and gather friends to socialize over healthy, local, sustainable food. explained President Jillian Anderson. The Environmental Club encourages healthy eating, but students don t have to be a vegetarian to join. One of the club s goals this year is to explore how to eat locally and support local farmer s markets. Local eating helps maintain soil, conserve energy by using less fossil fuels, and support local farming families and the regional economy. If you are interested in joining the club, the next meeting will be on Sept. 19th in Ms. Kopchick s room. Everyone is welcome! For information on the Union County Farmer s Market, click here. For information on the Matthews Farmer s Market, click here. Student Parking Passes All students must have a parking pass displayed in their window to park at Central Academy. All students must park in their assigned spot. Officer Parlor will be patrolling the student lot and those students not displaying a hang tag and properly parked will be issued a ticket. Parking passes are still available before school in the main office. OFFICE HOURS Central Academy of Technology and Arts Office Hours are Monday through Friday; 7:30 5:00 pm. Please call or visit during these hours. YEARBOOKS Sale extended 2014 Yearbooks are on sale!! Reserve your copy for only $65. You may purchase online or send check or cash to Ms. Eaton. This is the lowest price of the year, and the sale ends September 13th! ALL Senior Recognition ads are on sale also until September 13th. This will be the only time they will go on sale this year. Don't delay... See the flyer for more details

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 11 The Union County Arts Council (UCAC) is a major proponent of the arts in Union County and supports arts education in Union County Public Schools each year. Please see the ad below for an upcoming event sponsored by UCAC and directed by our very own Larry Robinson!! We hope that some families from Central Academy are able to attend this great event. Union County Arts Council to fund a special lighting project at Central Academy!!! CATA proposed a project called Lighting the Way in order to bring the lighting control system in the CA- TA auditorium up to date, and the UCAC approved this initiative! Thank you to Mr. Jeff Weis for creating the proposal, to Mr. Larry Robinson and to UCAC Board member, and PTSO president, Mrs. Laura Minsk, for supporting the initiative. A very special thank you to Ms. Barbara Faulk for seeing the value for all Union County schools in this project, due to the Union County Performance Ensemble. We are excited to begin the project. Want MORE info?? Go to the CATA website, click on Parents and Community, then click on link for the newsletters the Cougar Chronicle. Past issues are posted there each week!!