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‘Lights, Camera, Action’: Putting the Spotlight on CATS’ Film Club

‘Lights, Camera, Action’: Putting the Spotlight on CATS’ Film Club

By Arely V. and Jazmine A. “Just show up, prove that you can be of use to the club….We’ll gladly show you the ropes and call you one of our members.” NATHAN R., CATS JUNIOR Jonathan A., an 11th grader at CATS, one day dreamt of appearing in a school film and decided to make it a reality. So he founded a film club at CATS.  When Jonathan returned from quarantine, he recalled the dream and reflected on it and thought,  “Cool. What if I could actually make that happen?” With prior expertise in the field,

Pushing for Positivity: How This Group Helps to Build CATS’ School Culture

Pushing for Positivity: How This Group Helps to Build CATS’ School Culture

By Jesus C. and Alexis A. “Since I joined this club, I’ve felt like, I don’t know, I matter.” Yeshua p., cats junior Ever participate in a Fun Friday or in the many activities organized during lunch? If you have, then you’ve seen the group that makes it happen. They are known as the “Schoolwide positive behavior and intervention supports” group or ACE, and have been part of CATS for a long time.  ACE stands for the Achievement and Commitment to Excellence. Mr. Rafael Romo, ACE site administrator and the group’s leader, said “I believe that it

Profile: Why Mr. Romo Likes Helping Others

Profile: Why Mr. Romo Likes Helping Others

By Gustavo M. Before Mr. Rafael Romo was an ACE site administrator at CATS, he was a youth pastor. It all started back in high school when he got involved in church confirmation classes, retreats and missionary work. He said, “Once I was there I just saw how much people need others to help through their story, through their journey and right there that’s where I found out, you know, I like helping people because when I help people I feel good.” Anyone who knows Mr. Romo knows that he is such a communicative and positive

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