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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

It’s Time to Take the ELPAC

It’s Time to Take the ELPAC

By Maria M. “Being an ELD student makes me proud of myself because I have seen progress since level 1.” Paola V., cats senior In CATS, a large number of students are known as English Learners, or students who are still developing their English language proficiency. Some are newcomers, meaning they are learning English for the first time, and others have been in the country for longer. Every student who is an English Learner has to reclassify. This means they have to do three things: pass the ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California), pass the

What It Feels Like to Get COVID-19 During the School Year

What It Feels Like to Get COVID-19 During the School Year

By Axel C. and Joshua C. “COVID made me feel really exhausted from doing nothing, so I spent most of the day in bed trying to feel better” Oscar r., junior COVID-19 continues to impact many teachers and students’ families. And some students and teachers at CATS have gotten sick during the school year. They shared what their experiences were like.  Mr. Brian Dinh, 9th grade English and Yearbook teacher, had to miss the first week of the Spring semester because of COVID-19. “Every inch of my body was, just like, super heavy. I was just

Special Feature: What Does Women’s History Month Mean to CATS Teachers and Students?

Special Feature: What Does Women’s History Month Mean to CATS Teachers and Students?

By Denise R., Xenia C., and Darleen B. “During Black History Month I feel like we could’ve done more.  We just never really did anything particular for Black History Month, and we’re not doing anything in particular for Women’s History Month, so it’s like, what’s going on here?” Arely v., cats junior Women’s History Month is celebrated every March. At CATS, teachers and students speak on the barriers women face and the representation they deserve, especially at school. Mr. Victor Dominguez, 11th grade English teacher, said Women’s History Month is very important to him. “I think

Masking Is Now Optional, But Still Recommended

Masking Is Now Optional, But Still Recommended

By Erick B. and Alan C. “I honestly feel great being able to breathe again.” Mr. Monteon, graphic design teacher After California ended its school mask mandate on March 12, most public schools in the state changed their policies — except the Los Angeles School Unified District (LAUSD). However, about a week later, the teachers’ union Unified Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and the district came to an agreement to end the mask mandate. As of Wednesday, March 23, staff and students are no longer required to wear a mask. COVID-19 testing will still continue for the

Letters to the editor: How COVID has impacted CATS

The following are letters to the editor written by CATS students. They have been lightly edited for clarity. To the editor, Luis N., Eric M., and Cristian V. published an article titled How COVID has impacted CATS, which I read. This story piqued my interest since I wanted to understand how COVID affected CATS on a deeper level. I suggest that we provide additional information about what teachers believe about COVID restrictions in order to improve our community. It’s also crucial to consider how the COVID scenario in CATS affects teachers and staff. I believe that

Letters to the editor: How students are feeling about the new semester

The following are letters to the editor written by CATS students. They have been lightly edited for clarity. Dear editor, I read the article titled “How Are Students Feeling About The New Semester” by Jazmine A and Arely V. This article caught my attention because it talks about how even though some students are delighted to come back to school with their friends, some other students have been having hard times adjusting to the new semester especially with the new virus Covid-19 variant Omicron. I feel that schools should be closed because many students are afraid

Meet Our New Teachers. Conoce A Nuestros Nuevos Maestros.

Meet Our New Teachers. Conoce A Nuestros Nuevos Maestros.

By Gina A. and Mateo J. Hay muchos maestros nuevos en CATS, desde maestros de inglés a maestros de historia.  Una maestra nueva, la Ms. Jocelyn López, dijo: “¡Hasta ahora, me encanta estar en CATS!” También dijo, “es un ambiente mucho mejor en comparación con otras escuelas en las que he estado. Mis compañeros de trabajo son increíbles y me apoyan mucho. Además, mis alumnos son increíbles”. La Ms. López, que enseña historia, dijo que le encanta trabajar con estudiantes de secundaria. “Me encanta poder hablar con los niños sobre la vida y el anime. Los

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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