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Central Academy of Technology and Arts

Cougar Chronicle Volume 2; Issue 12 October 23, 2014

Central Academy

Families,

Last week was a week full

of spirit with homecoming on Fri-

day night. We ended our school

day last Friday with a pep rally

where seniors won the most spirit-

ed, where our own Cougar Mas-

cot saved the school from the

West Stanly Colt, where our Pre-

Engineering Department featured

their t-shirt shooting robot and t-

shirt shooting backpack, and stu-

dents and staff participated in

great games—all to wonderful

music supplied by the band. We then ate BBQ at our community BBQ tailgate before

the football game. Our Football Team had an awesome win over West Stanly. Great

job! On Saturday our students turned out in high numbers for the Homecoming

Dance.

This week we continued with our Powder Puff Game which was very exciting

and congratulations to the senior team for the win. Our Symphonic Band treated the

audience Tuesday night to a spooky themed concert. They were fantastic. A high-

light of the evening was the Carve it Up Pumpkin Contest—we had a huge turnout of

pumpkins for the event. Congratulations to the winners. The Band then entertained

students from Benton Heights Elementary School earlier today by bringing literature to

life through music. Great job! Students met in their Academies with both Academy

and Core Area teachers to learn about course requirements as well as potential ca-

reer information. Great job to our Academy Teachers for organizing the presenta-

tions. Tomorrow our Civics Students will participate in an in-school speaker presenta-

tion. The speaker is a World War II veteran and we are very excited to be hosting this

for our students.

Kayli Tolleson in golf, and Kaley Williford in tennis continue to move up in

State Competition! Good luck to you both. Soccer plays Monroe tonight for the #1

Seed in the conference—best of luck! Ms. Craven is not only CATA’s Teacher of the

Year but she has also won the recognition of Cato Excellence in Teaching in the Arts

Award and will be honored tonight. Good job to all that participated in the Canned

Food Drive—great community effort.

The school is gearing up for Poetry Out Loud, a Blood Drive, Trunk or Treat fro

area Elementary School, NCTC competition for Theatre, Band Fruit Sale, Mr.& Ms. CA-

TA Cougar Competition, and so much more—see the chronicle for more details!!

Students have been on numerous field trips of late and we remind students and par-

ents that it is the students responsibility to tell their teachers that they will be out

PRIOR to the trip, to make up all work as agreed upon with the teacher, and to

be ready for any assessments that have been scheduled as it is impossible to

schedule all assessments around field trips.

Please take time to read over this newsletter. Back editions are availa-

ble on the website. The Cougar Chronicle, in addition to our website, will be

the main form of communication from school to home. At CATA we will con-

tinue to work toward Leading the Way so that your child can lead the way in

the future! Go Cougars! - Mrs. Kim Fisenne, Principal

600 Brewer Drive, Monroe, NC

28112

(704) 296-3088 (Phone)

(704) 296-3090 (Fax)

http://cata.ucps.k12.nc.us

In this issue:

Principal’s Message 1

Guidance Info

Career Corner

2

Senior News 3

Cougar Athletics

SpiritWear

4

POWDER PUFF

Got Spirit?

5-6

JCC Field Trip 7

Yearbook Survey

Soccer Senior Night

Makeup Artist

Blood Drive

8

Trunk or Treat

Mr&Ms.CATA Cougar of the

Year Competition

9

Student Life/Mix it Up Day

Driver’s Ed

10

Around Campus

Blood Drive

Band Fruit Sale

11

Cougar Pride

JROTC

12

Miss Central Academy 2014

Administrators / Info

13

PTSO—new info/Senior Signs

Reed’s Gold Mine Trip

14

Parent Involvement

ACT / Safety Info

15

Pumpkin Contest/Band

Performance/Dance/Poetry

Out loud/Charlotte Hornets

16-

17

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Guidance Info Guidance Info Guidance Info PSAT - Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

Students – are you interested in SAT or ACT test prep? UNC Charlotte, in partnership with The Princeton Re-

view, offers the ACT and SAT exam prep courses at a discounted rate! Online and classroom formats are

available that provide critical test-taking techniques, realistic testing practice with proctored exams, and

drills/homework assignments to practice outside class. Students will get 18 hours of in-person or online in-

structor-led prep, four proctored tests, and access to additional video lessons and online practice drills. For

more information, and to register, please visit http://continuinged.uncc.edu/examprep/hs/. For

more test prep resources, please visit our webpage.

Attention Juniors and Seniors - If you plan to take Career and College Promise courses through South Piedmont Community College 2nd semester you need to sign up in the guidance office. South Piedmont Com-

munity College will be at CATA on Thursday, November 13th at 11:00 am. If you have questions please see your school counselor.

Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics

Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics (SVSM) provides an opportunity for students - rising 11th

and 12th graders - to foster identified interests in science and mathematics with its enriched program in

a university research setting. SVSM is competitive entry by application only. Selected students par-ticipate in a rigorous, four-week academic program intended to reward and stimulate students who have

already demonstrated their commitment to academic growth and development in science and mathemat-ics. SVSM is a state-supported initiative and there are NO program costs for participation.

Applications are to be completed soley online and can be accessed from the website http://www.summerventures.org. SVSM Admission Policy requires that the student portion of the application must be completed on or before January 31st, 2015.

Catalyst Conference

The Catalyst Conference at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites high school freshman, sophomores, and jun-iors to apply for a three day exploration of social justice issues affecting American youth. Catalyst creates an open environment

for students form many different backgrounds to engage each other in challenging issues that affect the social fabric of our society. During the weekend, the 100 students selected to attend will engage with UNC-Chapel Hill student leaders who are

working at the forefront of social issues in North Carolina. Students will participate in workshops related to Gender, Racial, and

Socioeconomic Equality; Educational Disparity; Immigration status; Sexual Orientation; and other issues. These workshops will focus on the way these issues affect students in both urban and rural North Carolina, as well as the larger society.

The 2015 Conference will take place from Friday, February 20th to Sunday, February 22nd. To apply to the conference,

students must apply using this link -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yTGjmqrhNr9SyT0nwyUHvNA51OVzcGoNkI-CphEtBas/

viewform?c=0&w=1 by Saturday, November 15th, 2014 at 5:00 PM.

Career Development CornerCareer Development CornerCareer Development Corner———by Ms. Sarah Webb.by Ms. Sarah Webb.by Ms. Sarah Webb. Ms. Webb’s office is located in the Guidance Office

and she is available to see students by appointment. You can email Ms. Webb at sarah.webb@ucps.k12.nc.ussarah.webb@ucps.k12.nc.ussarah.webb@ucps.k12.nc.us

CATA Career Development Center has a twitter account. Start following @CATACareerDev to keep up with career

opportunities in and around North Carolina.

Spring Semester CTE Internships If you have received a CTE Internship application packet from either Ms. Lawson or Ms. Webb,

please make sure that you complete and turn them in as quick as possible. Ms. Hunt, the Internship

Coordinator, is going to start looking for placement for students within the next couple of weeks. The

application is not considered complete unless all of the paperwork is filled out and turned back in; in-

cluding a current shot record. Any questions, please see Ms. Webb in the guidance office.

CATA Guidance Department Guidance Department Chairperson–

Ashley Lawson: Medical Science and Teacher Prep

Kendall Cameron : Pre-Engineering and Performing

Arts (theatre & dance)

Scott Norris: IT and Transportation

2014-2015 Yearbook You may purchase at the school with cash or

check or you may purchase online at www.yearbooksforever.com

(there is a $1 service fee for this option).

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Seniors

Senior Graduation Packages: Josten’s supplies the CATA cap and gown, announcements, and

class rings. Josten’s will return on Tuesday 10/28 during lunches to take final orders. All seniors

MUST have the correct cap and gown to participate in graduation exercises. You can reach Mr.

Honrine by emailing at russell.honrine@jostens.com

College Recommendations: Be sure to provide staff with a minimum of 3—4 weeks time to complete a recommendation for

you. Remember that it is your responsibility to meet deadlines, teachers cannot put aside their teaching or family responsibili-

ties because you neglected to ask them in advance.

Seniors – Did you receive your first scholarship newsletter?!? If not, please stop by the Guidance Office to pick up your copy. This newsletter will be distributed on a bi-monthly basis.

A representative from the colleges below will be here at the times and dates listed to discuss the admissions pro-

cess and to answer any questions you may have. Please stop by Guidance to sign up to attend any of these ses-

sions.

October 28, 2014 - University of South Carolina at 11:00 a.m.

October 29, 2014 - NC State University will do a Skype presentation at 9:30 a.m.**

October 30, 2014 - East Carolina University at 2:00 p.m.

October 31, 2014 - Winthrop University at 10:20 a.m.

November 5, 2014 - Wesleyan College at 10:30 a.m.

November 6, 2014 - UNC Greensboro at 10:20 a.m.

November 6, 2014 - UNC Asheville at 2:00 p.m.

November 18, 2014 - Gardner-Webb University at 2:00 p.m.

November 19, 2014 -Virginia Commonwealth University at 2:00 p.m. **Seating is limited to 35 for this presentation, so sign up in Guidance as soon as possible! Each student must sub-

mit the major of interest and any questions they would like answered. This information is due to Mrs. Tweed upon

signing up for a spot.

Parents & Students– please know that these presentations are for students that are seriously interested in or have

applied to the universities. Teachers have the discretion to not allow students to miss class based on grades,

learning needs, or attendance.

Scholarship Opportunities: Scholarships are a great option for funding your college education. Below you will find

a list of scholarships with upcoming deadlines in parenthesis. For more complete information, please visit

our scholarship webpage. Horatio Alger Association Scholarships (10/25); Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholar-

ship (10/31); Centennial Scholarship at NC State University (10/27); Univision 40' Nuestra Juventud Scholarship Pro-

gram (10/30); The General H. Hugh Shelton National Student Leadership Scholarship at NC State (11/1); VFW

Voice of Democracy (11/1); NC State University Scholarship Awards Program (11/1); Ron Brown Scholar Program

(11/1); NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (11/2); John Montgomery Belk Scholarship at Davidson College

(11/3); The Prudential Spirit of Community Award (11/4); Emory Scholars Program - Emory University (11/15); Schol-

arships for Nonresidents at the University of South Carolina (11/15); The Robertson Scholars Program at UNC Chap-

el Hill & Duke University (11/15); Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship (11/15); Next Nursing Leaders Scholarship

(11/17); and Health Care Professions Scholarship (11/17).

Seniors - if you have had high academic achievement throughout high school, proven and potential leadership

qualities, extracurricular activities, and unique life experiences you are encouraged to apply for NC State Univer-

sity's Centennial Scholarship (valued at $47,500). You can pick up an interest form in Guidance and return it,

along with your resume, to Mrs. Cameron by October 27th. Here is a list of NC College/University Open House Schedules with Admissions Deadlines.

Here is a review of our transcript request process.

Attention Juniors and Seniors - If you plan to take Career and College Promise courses through South Piedmont Com-

munity College 2nd semester you need to sign up in the guidance office. South Piedmont Community College will be at CA-TA on Thursday, November 13th at 11:00 am. If you have questions please see your school counselor.

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Varsity Results:

Cross Country: No Events last week

Football: CATA 39 – West Stanly 0

Soccer: CATA 4 – Union Academy 1, CATA 4 –

Forest Hills 1, CATA 4 – Parkwood 0

Women's Tennis: Kaley Williford finished 4th at 2A

Midwest Singles tournament and will play on Fri-

day in the NCHSAA 2A singles state tournament.

Women’s Golf: Kayli Tolleson advanced from the

1A/2A regionals to the NCHSAA state tourna-

ment in Foxfire NC on Monday & Tuesday.

Upcoming Events:

Friday 10/24:

-AWAY Football @ Mt. Pleasant 7:30 pm

Saturday 10/25:

-AWAY Cross Country @ 2A Midwest Regionals

8:00 am, Kernersville, NC

Monday 10/27:

-Mandatory Winter Sports Parent Meeting 7:00

pm – Auditorium

-1A/2A Golf States @ Foxfire, NC – All Day

Tuesday 10/28:

-No Events

-1A/2A Golf States @ Foxfire, NC – All Day

Wednesday 10/29:

-HOME Soccer 1st Round NCHSAA 2A Playoffs

Thursday 10/30:

-HOME JV Football vs. Forest Hills, 6:30 pm, gates

open @ 5:30 pm

Friday 10/31:

-AWAY Football @ Forest Hills 7:30 pm

Other News:

Winter Sports Workouts have started. Please

contact your sports coach for more infor-

mation about workouts.

Any athlete attending workouts MUST have a

current physical on file with Coach Niessner

prior to attending workouts.

Winter Sports Mandatory Parent Night will be

held on Monday October 27th, 2014 @ 7:00

pm in the CATA Auditorium

Men’s Basketball – Greg Wenger

greg.wenger@ucps.k12.nc.us

Women’s Basketball – Kevin Allran

kevin.allran@ucps.k12.nc.us

Swimming – Kelly Lepsig

Kelly.lepsig@ucps.k12.nc.us

Indoor Track – Field Miller

field.miller@aol.com

Wrestling – Mike Jacobus

mike.jacobus@ucps.k12.nc.us

Central Academy - Cougar Spirit

2014-2015 Student Spirit Wear Get your SPIRIT ON!!!!!! Some prices:

Tees - $15 Hoodies - $25 Ball Caps - $20

Spirit wear will be on sale at all home football games.

Cougar Athletics

If you have questions about athletics or want to volunteer to help with athletics, please send an email to Ath-

letic Director, Mr. Jay Niessner. **Go to Athletics link on the left side of the CATA homepage and click on

your sport to access all the schedules. Coach contact info is there as well.

Friday 10/24—Kickoff 7:30

CATA vs Mt. Pleasant At Mt. Pleasant HS

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Got Spirit?

YES

WE

DO!!!

Powder Puff

Football

Women’s Golf

at Regionals!!

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Got Spirit?

YES WE DO!!!

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CATA Students Visit the Jewish Community Center By Ms. Foreman

On October 14th, Ms. Foreman’s and Dr. Tarlton’s

English II Honors classes went on a field trip to the

Levine Jewish Community Center in Charlotte to

participate in the Butterfly Project at the end of

their study of Elie Wiesel’s acclaimed novel,

Night. The Butterfly Project is to

memorialize the 1.5 million children who perished

in the Holocaust. The JCC’s goal is to have 1.5 million people paint a butterfly,

and then transfer the butterflies onto sculptures around Charlotte. Each student

received the name of a child who perished and were able to paint a butterfly

specifically in that child’s honor.

We were also able to participate in a Holocaust Education day. The work-

shops on our field trip consisted of meeting Suly Chenkin, a Charlotte resident

who survived the Holocaust as a child. The students were enthralled by her story

of survival and the group known as “The Potato Sack Kids.” We also analyzed

our own identities and discussed that we are more than how people perceive

and judge us. Luckily, we were also able to meet Adi Rodavsky, a high school

teacher from Israel who showed us her wonderful culture and country. We end-

ed the day by analyzing a series of paintings by Samuel Bak, which portrayed

the tragedies of the Holocaust and prejudice.

Throughout the day, the students eyes were opened to the Pyramid of

Hate. The students discussed what happens when you let prejudice take over. It

starts with a joke or a snide comment, and it could escalate from violence to

genocide. The students greatly enjoyed the field trip and were able to leave

with a vast knowledge of the Holocaust.

To learn more about the Levine Jewish Community Center and the Butterfly Pro-

ject, visit their website at the following link: http://goo.gl/dezXOp

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Yearbook wants to hear from YOU!!

Students—The Yearbook theme this year is

UNIQUE and the students that create the year-

book want to know what makes YOU—Unique!

Follow this link to complete the survey

http://goo.gl/oKUv23

Remember that only appropriate answers will be considered. You may only access the link through your school email account and your ad-

dress will be collected.

SCIENCE Students

Study Nitrogen Cycle

and share information

with all CATA Cougars

Make-up Designers Vis-

it CATA Tech Theatre

Classes this week! The

made-up visitors

caught Ms. Tweed and

Ms. Webb by surprise!!

Soccer Senior Night

Three shots to get ALL of the Seniors

WOW!

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Trunk or Treat: Calling All Cars Calling ALL Cars! We encourage every student life organization to have numerous cars

decorated for our FIRST ever TRUNK OR TREAT on Friday, October 31st. From 4:14 to 5:45

We have invited every elementary school in the Monroe Cluster. WE NEED YOUR HELP.

ALL are invited to sign up and participate.

Students, Staff, and Parent groups sign up at the following link:

Link to sign up and decorate a trunk:

http://goo.gl/PsaJZa

Mr.and Ms. CATA

Cougar of the Year

An opportunity for our BOTH male and female Juniors

and Seniors to show their COUGAR spirit, community

service, leadership, public speaking, and academics. The competi-

tion will include formal wear, spirit wear, and business attire. All Jun-

iors and Seniors are encouraged to participate and showcase their

creativity and talents with the Cougar Nation!

Students interested in participating in Mr. and Ms. CATA Cou-

gar of the Year 2014 should sign up in guidance with Ms.

Tweed no later than Monday, November 3rd at 3:30 (NO Ex-

ceptions). All entrants will receive competition guidelines and ap-

plication on 11/3. We need a minimum of four male and four female

students per grade level for the competition to occur. If you have

any questions, please contact Ms. Lawson or Dr. Tarlton. This competition is replacing the former Ms. CATA pageant and has been designed

with parent, student, and staff input. Competition will take place on Tuesday, November 18th

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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. Refunds are not permitted. The fee is $55.00 for all classes. 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. Upcoming classes: November 3- November 25; February 2-

February 25; March 9- April 1; April 20- May 13

Student Life Notes Parents be sure to sign a student organization permission form for each organ-

ization in which you child participates. These forms should be returned by

October 31st.

Students, CATA is allowed up to seven free entries into the Union County

Christmas Parade. Advisers need to submit proposals to Mr. Wall by Monday,

November 3rd. (Packets were handed out in the last student life organization

meeting). See Mr. Wall for additional packets.

Our Next Student Life Organization meeting is on Tuesday, October 28th at

8:30 am or 3:35 PM in room 401 (Fish Bowl). We will discuss the Trunk or Treat

and the Parade

LET X= STUDENT ACTIVITIES

BECOME INVOLVED TODAY! Questions??? OR an announcement needed, please e-mail Mr. Wall at

josh.wall@ucps.k12.nc.us

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY AND ENCOURAGE HEARTS BY SAYING HELLO & GIVNG THE

GIFT OF A SMILE! MAKE A NEW FRIEND!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28

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Around Campus… (for all home and away sports times, see Athletics section)

The CATA website Calendar is a great resource—please see that on the main CATA page.

Friday, October 24: YCI, 8:15 am (Room 715); Math 1&2 Benchmarks

Monday, October 27: Math tutoring, 8:15 am (Rooms 527 & 529); Junior Class Meeting, 3:30 (Media

Center); Winter Sports Information for Parents, 7:00 pm (Auditorium)

Tuesday, Tuesday, October 28: Jostens Picture Make-up day during lunches; MIX IT UP DAY during

lunches; Math Tutoring, 3:30 (Room 109); Student Council Officer meeting 3:45 (Room 111); Panto-

mime Performance, 7:00 pm (Auditorium)

Wednesday, October 29: Math tutoring, 8:15 am (Rooms 527 & 529); YCI, 8 am (Room TBD); FCA.

8:00 am (GYM); Spanish Club, 3:30 (Room 617); Speech and Debate Meeting, 3:30 (Room 209);

GSA Meeting, 3:45 (Room 3:45)

Thursday, October 30: Math Tutoring, 3:30 (210 & 521); Student Council Open Forum, 3:40 (Media

Center)

Friday, October 31: YCI Meeting, 8 am (Room 7:15), First Ever Trunk or Treat, 4:15 to 5:45 pm, Begin

set up at 4:00 PM

Upcoming Dates:

10/21—11/7—Band Fruit Sale

10/27—Winter Sports Meeting for Parents, 7 PM, Audito-

rium

10/28—Jostens Picture make-up day during lunches

10/28—Mix it Up day during lunches

10/28— Pantomime Performance, 7 PM, Auditorium

10/24-25—Theatre Performance NCTC Show

10/28—Mix it Up Day during lunches

10/31—First Trunk or Treat 4:15 to 5:45

10/31—Student Organization Participation forms due

11/3—Parade Applications due to Mr. Wall

11/10-11/14—Bullying Awareness Week

11/11—PTSO Meeting, 7 PM Media Center

11/3-11/11—Red Cross Blood Drive Sign-ups (Allran)

11/10-11/15—NC FREE College Application Week

11/12—Red Cross Blodd Drive, All DAY

11/15—NCASC Western District Conference (STUCO)

11/18—ACT Writing Test for all 11th Grade Students

11/18—CATA Cougar of the Year, 7-9 pm (Auditorium)

11/19—Site Based Team Meeting, 3:40

We want your Blood.

Sign up with Mr. Allran

in Room 602 to give!

Sign-up November 3-11

Give: November 12 during

the school day!

Make a HEALTHY & HAPPY donation and buy a

box of fruit. The annual fruit sale helps to

sustain CATA’s thriving Band Program!

OCTOBER 21 to November 2

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Cougar Pride Congratulations to our

Homecoming Court for

2014 : Freshman Prince:

Brendan Moran, Freshman

Princess: Nicole Nava;

Sophomore Prince: Daniel

Morrison, Sophomore Prin-

cess: Jordan Hoskins; Junior

Prince: Josiah Dayton, Jun-

ior Princess: Alexis Cherry;

Homecoming King Runner Up: DeShawn Morrison; Homecoming Queen

Runner Up: Allie Schneider;

2014 Homecoming King: Jeremy Fehlman, 2014 Homecoming Queen:

Jordan Carelock

Congratulations to Anna Plyer for being nominated as CATA’s Parade

Princess/Alex Kahle Scholarship nominee for the Union County Christmas

Parade!

Congratulations to All students inducted into the

National Honor Society last week!

Congratulations to Ms. Leslie Craven—CATA’s

2015-2016 Teacher of the Year.

Way to go Cougars!!!!

CATA and MHS JROTC—

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Information resources from Central Academy include:

Central Academy of Technology and Arts website at : http://cata.ucps.k12.nc.us/

Central Academy of Technology and Arts Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CentralAcademyCATA

Central Academy of Technology and Arts Twitter at: https://twitter.com/cata_monroe

Central Academy of Technology and Arts Athletic Twitter at: https://twitter.com/CATA_Athletics

Central Academy of Technology and Arts Band page at: http://cataband.blogspot.com/

CATA Career Development Center @CATACareerDev to keep up with career opportunities in and around North Carolina.

Any other sites are not sites that are sanctioned by the school. We caution parents and families to get current and accurate infor-

mation from the official sites listed above.

If a school club or school organization has an additional page, please notify Administration so that we can properly authorize the site.

Thank you.

Grade Level Administrators—

9th grade (A-L) & all 10th grade—

Mr. Josh Wall

11th grade—Mr. Jeff Pusser 9th grade (M-Z) & all 12th grade—

Ms. Deanna White

CATA Students Honor those affected by

Cancer this month. Thank you to the JV

Cheer Team for leading the effort among

students.

Central Academy is proud to announce:

Miss Central Academy of

Technology and Arts 2014

Miss Anna Plyler Congratulations to Anna for this prestigious

honor. Anna will compete against other

UCPS high schools for the Alex Kale Memo-

rial Scholarship and the opportunity to be

the Monroe Parade Princess. Anna is a Senior in the CATA Perform-

ing Arts Academy in Dance and excels in both academics and

dance. Anna is also on the Varsity Cheerleading Team at CATA.

Anna will participate in the Union County Christmas Parade as

CATA’s Parade Princess.

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PTSO Information

Thanks to all who support CATA's PTSO! We are actively planning for student recognition,

scholarships and appreciation. We continue to support the teachers and administration

and staff at CATA. We have been a presence at CATA sports and activities! We need your

support and help! The year is off to a great start. In short order, you will be hearing more

about our new Performing Arts Committee which will enhance the membership of the PTSO

and focus its efforts on the tremendous Performing Arts Academy at CATA. The efforts of

the PTSO partners with CATA and enhances and supports all of its great accomplishments!

PTSO Membership Campaign - Please join the PTSO! Each student at CATA received a flyer

and application last week with their report cards. At our October meeting, we had 80

parent/family members and 30 staff members! Thanks to all who have joined. Please help

us to bridge the gap between the 110 members and the nearly 900 students and staff at

CATA! Membership is $10.00! Challenge to those who have not! CATA PTSO is seeking

more members and it starts with you. Thanks!

Senior Signs - The new design of the CATA Senior Sign is avail-

able for sale for $20.00! We will be at the November 7 foot-

ball game selling the signs! They can be purchased in the

office as well. Please share your pride at being a CATA senior

by displaying your CATA senior sign in your yard!

If you are interested in supporting any of the great work of

the CATA PTSO, please contact Kathie McKain at kathieptso-

cata@gmail.com.

Earth and AP Environ-

mental Students Visit

Reed’s Gold Mine to

study the environment

and the

Earth’s re-

sources.

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How to Get Involved as Parents:

Band Booster Club - Jacquie Jeffries via email to volunteer – OR 704.292.1950

Cougar Athletic Parent Support (CAPS) – Jay Niessner at mailto:jay.niessner@ucps.k12.nc.us

Performing Arts Club – Michelle McGuire via email for information about how to help out.

PTSO – please send an email to thecougarcouncil@gmail.com or call the main office and

leave a message for the PTSO. Congratulations to our five elected parent representatives for the

2014-2015 Central Academy Site Base Team. Those parents are: Ms. Kelly Thomas and Ms. Susan Dun-

can-Butler representing the 9thgrade, Ms. Ann Helms representing the 10th grade, Ms. Kathie McKain

representing the 11th grade, and Ms. Dale Ann Plyler representing the 12th grade. Thank you for your will-

ingness to serve on this committee. Parents in the community can contact their grade level site based

team representative about concerns to be brought to the site based team by emailing the individuals

above.

UCPS—Safety Net MORE INFORMATION ON KEEP-

ING YOUR TEENS AND CHILDREN SAFE—READ THE WHOLE

SAFETY NET NEWSLETTER— NEW SEPTEMBER EDITION—GREAT

ARTICLES FOR HS!!!!!!

BACK EDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE UCPS WEBSITE.

Harris Teeter is offering a bonus contribution to schools for a limited time for shoppers that use their drive up shopping ser-

vice “express lane.” Shoppers have to be linked to a school. CATA’s VIC number is 3612.

TIE Express Lane Promotion

Use our Express Lane Online Shopping between 9/3/14 and 10/28/14

We will donate 10% of your total Express Lane order to your TIE school!

This donation is in addition to the normal contribution received from the purchase of Harris Teeter brand products.

*Customers must be linked to a valid TIE school at the time of purchase.

For more information about the PTSO, please follow this link.

American College Testing - THE ACT

The ACT will be given to all juniors FREE on March 3rd, 2015! Preparing and

doing well on the ACT will have long term benefits. The most important ben- efit is

that your student has the opportunity to take a college entrance exam for free. All col-

leges and universities throughout the country will accept an ACT score (previously some

colleges and universities only would accept the SAT but that is no longer the case). The second benefit is

that students will be able to list four colleges or universities to send the score directly to - this is also FREE!

The third and final benefit is that your student could potentially earn scholarships to college!!!!! If they

score within the high range (28 to 32) they could earn a full scholarship to many colleges and universities

throughout the country. It is also possible to earn in-state tuition to surrounding state colleges or universi-

ties - for example The University of South Carolina and Clemson!!! Please take time to communicate with

your 11th grade student the importance of the ACT!! Community Colleges also use the ACT score, as well

as potential employers.

Preparation for Juniors at CATA—All Juniors at CATA are participating in guided ACT prepara-

tion during Cougar Time.

Important In

fo for all

JUNIORS and Parents!!!!

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Carve it up Pumpkin Contest http://carveitupcougars.blogspot.com/

Symphonic Band Performs

Diabolique

The Symphonic Band, under the direc-

tion of Ms. Leslie Craven, performed Di-

abolique. This Very Scary Band Con-

cert delighted the guests.

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Homecoming Dance 2014

Way to Go Student Council

It was a GREAT Night!!!