Central Academy of Technology & Arts

It's the start of the holidays!
Let's celebrate the season and spread good cheer to our teachers and staff- by providing gifts to show how much we appreciate all they do.
All we need is YOU! Please take a look at the sign up genius and sign up to bring a gift card of $15 or more to their favorite store and their favorite treat.
Please have all gift cards and candy delivered to the CATA front office by Wednesday November 13th by 9 am labeled "For PTSO".
If you have questions, please email us at [email protected]
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4BABAA2AA31-52068919-gifting

Calendar Alert: Tuesday, Nov. 5 is a teacher workday and Election Day. There is no school for students. Make sure to vote today!

At Regionals this past weekend the boys finished 4th and the girls 10th. Two boys are in the top 10!! Gavin Jansen 5th and Heyden Christensen 7th.

The boys will move on to the State Championships and Hannah Metz will also go on to States as an individual. Congratulations!!

Investing in Futures: On Nov. 5, UC residents will vote on a $39.4 million bond to fund critical upgrades at Parkwood High and East Union Middle—schools steeped in history but in need of modernization to meet evolving demands of education today.

Investing in Futures: On Nov. 5, UC residents will vote on a $39.4 million bond to fund critical upgrades at Parkwood High and East Union Middle—schools steeped in history but in need of modernization to meet the evolving demands of education today. https://bit.ly/4dWUMhG

Félicitations! Madame Kenner is CATA's Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations Coach von Husen!

Join us at the next Exceptional Parent Workshop: Effective Behavior Management and Support for Executive Functioning and Self-Regulation. It will be held at the Professional Development Center on Nov. 6 from 5:30-8 p.m.

Financial Aid Night: On November 14 at 6:30pm our representative from CFNC will go in-depth about the FAFSA and financial aid options. This will be a virtual presentation. Please use the link to sign up.

Financial Aid Night Sign-Up Please use this form to sign up for Financial Aid Night on Nov. 14 at 6:30pm. A link to the presentation will be sent out 30 minutes prior to the start time.

The seniors had a good time yesterday competing!

Learn more about the Referendum! https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/bond2024

Invest in Excellence
Did you know that CATA is ranked #2 in Union County and

#26 in North Carolina for High Schools!!!!



The CATA PTSO Invest in Excellence fund provides support and funds improvements for our school. Our goal is $15,000 and currently $4,000 has been donated. All the money donated goes back into the school to fund projects that impact all of the students in some way. Any amount you donate will get us that much closer to our goal. Go to Invest In Excellence on our CATA PTSO webpage to donate.



2022-2024 Invest Funded Projects

Weight room equipment improvements
Eight Oculus for all classes to use
Two Smart Boards
Two drones
Outside Academy banners and Promotional banners
Audio upgrades for Theater Department

2024-2025 Invest Projects

Science - Lab equipment
Math- magnetic whiteboards for classrooms (FUNDED)
Social Studies- website subscriptions, classroom supplies,
English- Turn It In subscription
Guidance- cabinet to hold free supplies for students (FUNDED)
Pre Engineering- Engineer Challenge coins for graduating students
Performing Arts- self tape equipment
School- updated signage for the school, podiums, TVs to replace broken announcement system
Classroom Grants for Teachers- small grants that allow the teacher to get items to enhance their classroom. (FUNDED 5 for Fall 2024 Mr. Bryan, Ms. De Pietro, Ms. O'Connor, Mr. Tiller, Ms. Cochran)

https://cataptso.membershiptoolkit.com/

UCPS is hosting a Career Fair on Friday, November 15, 2024; 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the UCPS Transportation Center, 3319 Goldmine Road, Monroe, NC, 28110. They will be hiring candidates for the following areas:
• School Nutrition
• Transportation
• Facilities
• Maintenance
• Custodial
• After School
• Substitute Teachers

Please take a moment to review the newest edition of the Cougar Chronicle for important information on:
• CATA shoutouts
• Senior Event on Monday
• CTE news and Career Development Week
• The Scary Story Contest
• PTSO/Sports Committee news
• Yearbook sales
• Internships
• Math tutoring
• Club meetings
• Winter sports news, and more!

10/25/2024 Chronicle ` Cougar Chronicle Central Academy of Technology & Arts Volume 12, Issue 5, October 25, 2024 In this issue: 2. CATA Teacher of the Year Finalists 3. Senior Game Show Night 4. CTE Week 5. Pre- Engineering Field Trip 6. Scary Story & eSports 7. Brewsday Tuesdays 8. PTSO Sports Committee 9. Parent V...

Learn more about the Referendum! https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/bond2024

Seniors, the yearbook only photoshoot will be on Thursday, November 7th in the media center. Check your email for the link to the Sign Up Genius and book your appointment time. We want to see all the seniors represented in the yearbook!

Seniors, are you ready to battle it out? Game Show Battle Rooms will host our senior event on Monday, October 28th, from 4:00 to 5:30 in the cafeteria. We will have a snack bar and prizes will be awarded to our lucky winners. CATA is excited to be the first school in Charlotte to have this event....you won't want to miss it! Admission is free to all senior passholders but seniors without passes can join in the fun for only $10.

Congratulations to Mr. Hidalgo, CATA's CTE Teacher of the Year!!

Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education in safe and efficient learning environments. On Nov. 5, Union County residents will vote on $39,421,448 in school bonds. This bond package will address aging facilities at Parkwood High and East Union Middle. The schools were built in the 1950s and 1960s, and are inadequate for modern-day teaching and learning. Read more about the bond online at https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/bond2024.

Career Development Week is November 11 - 15! Plan to participate in the spirit days and participate in the 59th Annual Poetry & Art Contest!

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year Finalists! French Teacher, Ms. Kenner; Social Studies Teacher, Ms. Primm, and Science Teacher, Ms. Kopchick! All three will be interviewed and observed before the final winner is determined.

The next multicultural meeting will take place tomorrow, October 22nd at 8:30 AM in Mrs. Watts room; room 527, anyone is welcome for our meeting on Tuesday.

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