VOLUME XIV NO. 1 SEPT/OCT 2015 CMHS WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.cimarronmemorial.org ROBOTICS Dear Students, The Cimarron-Memorial I would like to welcome you to Cimarron-Memorial High School. As High School Robotics Team many of you know, this school is rich in history and tradition with a was invited to Shenzhen, very proud and strong community and alumni base. Our philosophy is China this summer for the to promote excellence in our academic, athletic, and extra-curricular second annual China Robotics programs. These programs provide an array of opportunities for all Competition. Teams from China, students to interact socially and become involved in the pride and Australia, Brazil, and the United traditions that have existed for over twenty years. We are committed States were invited to compete to maintaining a safe and respectful environment where our students rincipal’s essage at this year’s competition. Six feel excited to be accepted as a part of this great campus. We are very fortunate to have a dedicated staff who is committed to provide each female and four male students, andP every student the fundamental principlesM necessary to be a successful along with 3 coaches and their member in our society. You play an important role in making Cimarron- 2015 World Champion Finalist Memorial a school of excellence in southern Nevada. You will find that robot arrived in China for the your high school experience will be enhanced if you participate in the second time with two goals many different activities this school has to offer. in mind; win the international We are enthusiastic about our staff and students and the outstanding competition, and bring together opportunities and experiences we will celebrate together. We look international students with a passion forward to having a great year and building upon the legacy and for engineering. The team took first traditions of Cimarron-Memorial High School. place in the competition bringing Lori Sarabyn, Principal home a trophy, a banner, and gold medals. For the second year in a row Team 987 acted as an ambassador of high Staff Development Days school robotics to the students of Please be advised that during the 2015-2016 school years, Cimarron- China. The students from Cimarron- Memorial High School will observe the following district-wide staff Memorial spent 6 days training NO SCHOOL for development days. Consequently, there will be and helping students from 32 teams students on these dates: November 2 & 3 and May 27, 2016. located all across mainland China Testing Dates: October 19 – October 23 NHSPE build a 120 pound robot. The October 21 – NHSPE Writing coaches mentored Chinese school teachers and professionals on the Grade Reporting Dates: logistics of hosting an effective high September 24, 2015...... Progress Reports distributed school robotics competition. The hard November 12, 2015...... First quarter report cards distributed work paid off as two Chinese teams mentored by CMHS wound up also winning the competition.

Mr. Bickmore is a new Assistant Principal to Cimarron-Memorial High School but has been with CCSD for 13 years. Ms. Sarabyn was one of the first people to hire him many yearsASSISTANT ago at Cheyenne PRINCIPALHigh School to teach Hello. My name is Andrea Wilder. I am the librarian here at Cimarron-Memorial High School. The library has been science, and he is happy to be back working going through many changes this past year and we will continue to update not only the library collection, but the facilities with her again. Aside from his Spartan family as well. Many students have already mentioned how much they like the changes this year. Students are welcome to use he has been married to a wonderful woman, the library before and after school, and during both lunches. The library is also available during the school day with a Jennifer, since 1996. He has 4 children that teacher pass. are his pride and joy- Samantha, Sydney, LIBRARYFreshman orientation will take place in the library during September. We now have a library blog to keep you up-to-date Sari, and Hunter. When not spending time on current events happening within the library. The blog can be accessed at http://cmhslibrary.edublogs.org. Our library with his home family or Spartan family he can be found watching the site can also be accessed at http://library.ccsd.net or under the “Spartans” link on the Cimarron-Memorial home page. Chargers, BYU football, playing tennis, or working on his old muscle car. Students will receive a brochure about the library in their English class. The brochure lists our online database resources for student research needs. Students also have access to study materials with regard to AP, SAT, and ACT testing. New materials will be arriving frequently throughout the year as we work toward adding to our library collection. Not only will be adding physical books to the collection, but we now have added e-books as well. Nook e-readers may also be checked out for student use. Our goal in the library is to have a current mainstream collection that will foster success for Hi! My name is Jo Van Patten-Taylor, and I’m excited to be the all students. We look forward to serving the needs of all CMHS students this year. NAF and Lead Counselor at Cimarron-Memorial High School. After receiving a degree in English Education and a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Wyoming, I taught American Literature LEAD COUNSELOR th at Garden City, Kansas. I then moved to Las Vegas, and this is my 18 DISCIPLINE OFFICE year in the district. I taught English 9, English 10, American Literature, All students are expected to behave appropriately while at school and during extracurricular activities. In order to guarantee and Modern Literature at Mojave High School. I also taught World an excellent learning environment for all students, a positive school wide intervention plan has been formulated. It is based Literature at A-Tech. After I received my Master of Education in School on the expectation that no student will interfere with teacher instruction, another student’s learning, or engage in any Counseling from UNLV, I became a counselor at Cheyenne High School. behavior that is not in his/her best interest or in the best interest of others. If students engage in inappropriate behavior, At Cheyenne, I was the House 2 Counselor before I became the Lead they will be dealt with positively in a fair and consistent manner. Students may be subject to a range of interventions Counselor. I also served as the Scholarship/College Counselor, Title I based on the nature of the situation, the types of behavioral referrals, and the frequency with which the student is referred HOPE Advocate, and NHS Advisor. I’m looking forward to being a for disciplinary action. This range includes, but is not limited to, student conferences, detentions, and parent conferences part of the Spartan family. with Deans and/or Counselors. The administration, faculty, and staff of Cimarron-Memorial High School recognize and I love fall because it is not only the beginning of a new school year, appreciate the fact that the vast majority of our students conduct themselves in a positive and constructive manner. We but it’s also football season. Besides watching football and reading, are very excited about the positive aura and the wonderful school climate that the students have demonstrated thus far. I love spending time with my family and friends. Go SPARTANS!

2301 N. TENAYA WAY  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89128  799-4400  FAX 799-4425 BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY CIMARRON-MEMORIALBOYS AND GIRLS TENNIS HIGH SCHOOL – HOME OF THE SPARTANS Date Meet Location Host School Time DAY DATE VISITING TEAM HOME TEAM LOCATION Times Wed. Sept 16 Palo Verde, Centennial, Cimarron, Palo Verde Palo Verde 4:30 p.m. Bonanza, Legacy, Agassi Prep, Mon 9/21/2015 Desert Oasis Cimarron-Memorial Cimarron-Memorial 3:00 PM Meadows, Indian Springs Cimarron- Fri 9/25/2015 Arbor View Arbor View 3:00 PM Tues. Sept 29 Cimarron, Bonanza, Desert Oasis, Lone Mtn Park Centennial HS 4:30 p.m. Memorial Shadow Ridge, Centennial, Indian Springs Mon 9/28/2015 Rancho Cimarron-Memorial Cimarron-Memorial 3:00 PM Sat. Oct 3 UNLV XC Invite Craig Ranch Park UNLV 8:00 a.m. Wed 9/30/2015 Centennial Cimarron-Memorial Cimarron-Memorial 3:00 PM Tues. Oct 6 O’Dea Classic Desert Breeze Park Palo Verde HS 3:00 p.m. (Fresh/Soph Event) 10/6-10/14 Team Regional’s Sat. Oct 10 Lake Mead Invite Veteran’s Memorial Park Boulder City HS 8:00 a.m. 10/12-10/17 Individual Regional’s Sat. Oct 17 Divisional Finals Craig Ranch Park 8:00 a.m. State Championship 10/22-10/24 Thurs. Oct 29 Regional Championships Sunset Park NIAA (South) GIRLS GOLF * Varsity Games in bold FOOTBALL Date Host Team & Location Competitors Time Day Date Visiting Team Home team Location B-Time JV-Time Varsity Time 9-17-2015 Arbor View @ Silverstone Northwest League Match 1:00pm Thurs 9/17/2 015 Cimarron-Memorial Las Vegas Las Vegas 4:00 PM 6:30 PM 9-21-2015 Centennial @ Paiute Northwest League Match 1:00pm 9-30-2015 Cimarron-Memorial @ Paiute Northwest League Match 12:40pm Fri 9/18/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Las Vegas Las Vegas 7:00 PM TBD Regional Tournament TBD Thurs 9/24/2015 Durango Cimarron-Memorial Cimarron-Memorial 4:00 PM 6:30 PM TBD State Tournament TBD Cimarron- Cimarron- Fri 9/25/2015 Durango Memorial 7:00 PM GIRLS SOCCER Memorial (Homecoming) DAY DATE VISITING HOME TEAM LOCATION B Varsity JV Thurs 10/8/2015 Centennial Cimarron-Memorial Cimarron-Memorial 4:00 PM 6:30 PM TEAM TIME Time Cimarron- Cimarron- Fri 10/9/2015 Centennial 7:00 PM Mon 9/21/2015 Las Vegas Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:30 PM 5:00 Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial PM

Thurs 10/15/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Desert Oasis Desert Oasis 4:00 PM 6:30 PM Thurs 9/24/2015 Cimarron- Eldorado Eldorado 3:30 PM 5:00 Memorial PM Fri 10/16/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Desert Oasis Desert Oasis 7:00 PM Mon 9/28/2015 Desert Oasis Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:30 Thurs 10/22/2015 Arbor View Cimarron-Memorial Cimarron-Memorial 4:00 PM 6:30 PM Memorial Memorial PM Cimarron- Cimarron- Tues 9/29/2015 Desert Oasis Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:00 PM 4:30 Fri 10/23/2015 Arbor View 7:00 PM Memorial Memorial Memorial Memorial PM

Wed 10/28/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Bonanza Bonanza 4:00 PM 6:30 PM Thurs 10/1/2015 Liberty Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:00 PM 4:30 Memorial Memorial PM Thurs 10/29/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Bonanza Bonanza 7:00 PM Fri 10/2/2015 Cimarron- Bonanza Bonanza 3:00 Memorial PM 11/6 -11/2 0 Regional Playoffs Mon 10/5/2015 Cimarron- Bonanza Bonanza 3:00 PM 4:30 State Championships (So.) 11/28-12/5 Memorial PM

Tues 10/6/2015 Arbor View Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:30 Memorial Memorial PM

Wed 10/ 7/2 015 Arbor View Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:30 PM 5:00 Memorial Memorial PM BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY SPARTANS Mon 10/12/2015 Cimarron- Centennial Centennial 3:00 Memorial PM DAY DATE VISITING TEAM HOME TEAM LOCATION B JV VARSITY TIME TIME Tues 10/13/2015 Cimarron- Centennial Centennial 3:00 PM 4:30 Memorial PM Mon 9/21/2015 Eldorado Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM Memorial Memorial PM PM SPORTS Wed 10/14/2015 Cimarron- Desert Oasis Desert Oasis 3:00 Memorial PM Mon 9/28/2015 Arbor View Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM Memorial Memorial PM PM Thurs 10/15/2015 Cimarron- Desert Oasis Desert Oasis 3:00 PM 4:30 Memorial PM Wed 9/30/2015 Desert Oasis Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM Memorial Memorial PM PM FALL 2015 Tues 10/20/2015 Bonanza Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:30 Memorial Memorial PM Tues 10/6/2015 Centennial Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM Memorial Memorial PM PM Wed 10/21/2015 Bonanza Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:00 PM 4:30 Memorial Memorial PM Thurs 10/8/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Bonanza Bonanza 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM CALENDAR PM PM Mon 10/26/2015 Cimarron- Arbor View Arbor View 3:30 Memorial PM Mon 10/12/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Durango Durango 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM PM PM Tues 10/27/2015 Cimarron- Arbor View Arbor View 3:30 PM 5:00 Memorial PM Wed 10/14/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Arbor View Arbor View 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM PM PM Wed 10/28/2015 Centennial Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:30 Memorial Memorial PM Tues 10/20/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Desert Oasis Desert Oasis 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM PM PM Thurs 10/29/2015 Centennial Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:00 PM 4:30 Memorial Memorial PM Thurs 10/22/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Centennial Centennial 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM PM PM 11/3 -11/ 7 Regional Playoffs Mon 10/26/2015 Bonanza Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM Memorial Memorial PM PM 11/13 -11/14 State Championship Wed 10/28/2015 Canyon Springs Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM (North) Memorial Memorial PM PM 11/3 -11/7 Regional BOYS SOCCER Tournament DATE VISITING TEAM HOME TEAM LOCATION Varsity JV Time 11/13 -14 State Championships Fri 9/18/2015 Cimarron- Canyon Springs Canyon Springs 3:00 4:30 PM (South) Memorial PM

Mon 9/21/2015 Cimarron- Sunrise Sunrise 3:30 5:00 PM GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Memorial Mountain Mountain PM Thurs 9/24/2015 Eldorado Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:30 5:00 PM DAY DATE VISITING TEAM HOME LOCATION B TIME JV TIME VARSITY Memorial Memorial PM TEAM Tues 9/29/2015 Cimarron- Desert Oasis Desert Oasis 3:00 4:30 PM Mon 9/21/2015 Eldorado Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Memorial PM Memorial Memorial Fri 10/2/2015 Legacy Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:00 4:30 PM Mon 9/28/2015 Arbor View Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Memorial Memorial PM Memorial Memorial Mon 10/5/2015 Bonanza Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:00 4:30 PM Wed 9/30/2015 Desert Oasis Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Memorial Memorial PM Memorial Memorial Wed 10/ 7/2 015 Cimarron- Arbor View Arbor View 3:30 5:00 PM Tues 10/6/2015 Centennial Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Memorial PM Memorial Memorial Tues 10/13/2015 Centennial Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:00 4:30 PM Thurs 10/8/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Bonanza Bonanza 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Memorial Memorial PM

Mon 10/12/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Durango Durango 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Thurs 10/15/2015 Desert Oasis Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:00 4:30 PM Memorial Memorial PM

Wed 10/14/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Arbor View Arbor View 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Wed 10/21/2015 Cimarron- Bonanza Bonanza 3:00 4:30 PM Memorial PM Tues 10/20/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Desert Oasis Desert Oasis 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Fri 10/23/2015 Cimarron- Silverado Silverado 3:00 4:30 PM Memorial PM Thurs 10/22/2015 Cimarron-Memorial Centennial Centennial 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Tues 10/27/2015 Arbor View Cimarron- Cimarron- 3:30 5:00 PM Mon 10/26/2015 Bonanza Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Memorial Memorial PM Memorial Memorial Thurs 10/29/2015 Cimarron- Centennial Centennial 3:00 4:30 PM Wed 10/28/2015 Canyon Springs Cimarron- Cimarron- 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Memorial PM Memorial Memorial 11/3 -7 Regional 11/3-11/7 Regional Tournament Playoffs 11/13 -14 State 11/13-11/14 State Championships Championships (South) (North)

2 CIMARRON-MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOLSOCCER – HOME OF THE SPARTANS Congrats to the CMHS Men’s Soccer team for winning the BULLYING third annual Southern Nevada The Clark County School District is committed to providing all students and employees Kick-Off Classic soccer tournament. The Spartan men with a safe and respectful learning environment in which persons of differing beliefs, went 4-0 defeating Sierra characteristics, and backgrounds can realize their full academic and personal potential. Vista, Chaparral, Legacy It is the intent of this policy to ensure that all administrators, principals, teachers, and and SECTA on their way to other personnel of the Clark County School District demonstrate appropriate behavior the final v Green Valley. The on the premises of any public school, at a school-sponsored event, or on a school bus final ended 0-0 after full-time by treating other persons, including, without limitation, pupils,with civility and respect and went to a penalty shoot-out. Carlo Quesada, Gustavo Garcia, Ernan Hernandez, Roberto and by refusing to tolerate bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and/or intimidation. Elisario, and Edgar Carrillo all converted their penalty kicks defeating the Gators 5-3 and winning No member of the district‘s Board of School Trustees, employee of the Board of the championship. Well done Spartans! Good luck during the season! School Trustees, including, without limitation, administrators, principals, teachers, or other staff members, nor pupils, shall engage in acts of bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and/or intimidation on the premises of any public school, at a school- sponsored event, or on a school bus.

It is intent of this policy that all persons in the Clark County School District are entitled The Counseling Department has been busy conducting Senior Credit Checks. Students have to maintain their own beliefs and to disagree respectfully without resorting to violence, received information about SAT and ACT, NCAA, scholarships, colleges, and proficiency help. bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and/or intimidation. This policy does not advocate Junior and Sophomore Credit Checks will be completed in October and November. Counselors nor require the acceptance of differing beliefs in a manner that would inhibit the will be helping the Freshmen complete a 4- Year Academic Plan. freedom of expression, but does require that all persons with differing beliefs be free Please contact your child’s counselor if you have any questions. from harassment and abuse. A – Ci: Ms. Lanza [email protected] “Counselors”Cj – Ga: Ms. Houser [email protected] Corner Gb – K: Mr. McKinney [email protected] L – Ob: Ms. Knight Maddox [email protected] CIMARRON-MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY Oc – Sa: Ms. McQueeney [email protected] Sb – Z: Ms. Hernandez [email protected] Main School Number 799-4400 NAF: Ms. Van Patten-Taylor [email protected] PRINCIPAL...... Ext. LIBRARY COLLEGE FAIR Lori Sarabyn Andrea Wilder, Librarian...... 4025 The 38th Annual College Fair Plus will be held on October 20th and 21st at Cashman Center. More Cathy Woodruff, Secretary...... 4100 REGISTRAR than 200 colleges, universities, trade schools and the military will be available with valuable Tami Stilson...... 4065 information on the college admissions and financial aid process. There will also be various ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS SCHOOL BANK workshops about financial aid, scholarships, and NCAA. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. Karen Stelluto – Curriculum Reyes Prentice...... 4044 to 8:00 p.m. both evenings and is free of charge. Visit www.ccsd.net/collegefair for more details. Kim Chavez, Secretary...... 4200 HEALTH OFFICE Duane Bickmore – Curriculum Susan McMahon, R.N. PSAT Cynthia Gubler, Secretary...... 4206 FASA...... 4022 CCSD will, again, provide all current on-target 10th graders the opportunity to take the Preliminary Karen Hatch – Activities and Facilities 2015-2016 COUNSELORS Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) this October at district expense. Joni J. Thompson, Secretary...... 4205 Lisa Lanza (A-Ci) Layne Olson – Athletics This tremendous opportunity is being offered to help more students become ready for college. Ebony Houser (Cj-Ga) Amanda Chapman, Secretary..... 4202 Taking the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT exams is considered an indicator of student success and college Stephen McKinney (Gb-K) Louis Hendrickx – Discipline (A-L) readiness. Other indicators include enrolling in Honors and/or AP/IB courses; completing four Nicole Knight-Maddox (L-Ob) Neftali Torres – Discipline (M-Z) years of math and science; and passing the Nevada High School Proficiency Exams. Alane McQueeney (Oc-Sa) Derrick Hendon, Secretary...... 4500 Jennifer Snyder-Hernandez (Sb-Z) The results of this year’s PSAT will identify your child’s strengths and areas that need improvement. Jo Van Patten-Taylor (NAF & Lead Counselor) The examination will also serve as a practice for taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and the SAT in your child’s junior year. The PSAT will be administered October 14 to all on-target sophomores at no cost to students. It is important that your student be present that day to take advantage of this opportunity. Juniors interested in taking the exam may pay for the test at their school for a fee. Fee waivers are available for qualified students. Regular attendance at school is necessary if students are to achieve to their Students will be provided in advance with a PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide to help them become fullest potential. Parents/Guardians are urged to work with school personnel familiar with the style and format of the test. Students may also visit the College Board website to resolve issues that may interfere with their student’s school attendance. at www.collegeboard.com for additional information. Who must attend school? Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 392.040, students between the ages of 7 and 18 years of age must enroll and attend school for the entire time ACT/SAT the school is in session. Students who are 6 years of age must attend school, if enrolled, for the Seniors are reminded that their ACT/SAT scores determine placement in math and English courses entire time the class in which they are enrolled is in session. ALL students enrolled must follow at all Nevada colleges and universities. In order to place into English 101 (non-remedial English), theATTENDANCE rules of the school district including those relating to school attendance. seniors must have a minimum ACT English score of 21 or a minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 510. In order to place into Math 120 (non-remedial math), seniors must have a minimum What is the procedure that should be followed after an absence? Students who ACT math score of 21 or a minimum SAT math score of 510. Math 124 (non-remedial math) have been absent must provide notice from the parent/guardian to the school explaining the requires a minimum ACT math score of 22 or a minimum SAT math score of 520. Seniors who reason for the absence within three (3) school days after their return from the absence. Parent/ may not meet the score requirement for non-remedial courses are encouraged to speak with a Guardian explanations should include the following information: 1. The first and last name of the representative from the college/university of their choice, as policies on the placement of students student; 2. The date(s) the student was absent; and 3. The reason the student was physically or in remedial courses vary by institution. Seniors are reminded that the Millennium Scholarship psychologically unable to attend, how the absence was related to the student’s disability, or the will not pay for remedial-level college courses. nature of the emergency. The principal/designee will determine whether the absence is classified as excused or unexcused. Students or parents/guardians are allowed three school days after the return from a student’s absence to request work. Schools must provide at least three school Upcoming SAT Test Dates 2015-2016: days for the assignment to be completed and submitted. Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline* What happens if notification regarding the absence is not provided to the school October 3 September 3 September 22 within three (3) school days? If an acceptable explanation of the absence is not provided within three school days, the absence is unexcused and, in accordance with NRS 392.130, is November 7 October 9 October 27 deemed truancy. December 5 November 5 November 23 Can parents/guardians pre-arrange an absence? Parents/Guardians must submit January 23 December 28 Januar y 12 a written request to the school prior to the absence(s). The maximum number of arranged March 5 February 5 February 23 absences is 10 per school year. Forms to request an arranged absence are available through the attendance office. May 7 April 8 April 26 What happens if a student is late to school or class? Students who are late report to June 4 May 5 May 25 class where they are counted tardy. Excessive tardies result in discipline that follows the school’s SAT Test Fee: $54.50 *SAT Late Fee: $28.00 SAT Registration Website: sat.org/register discipline policy. In addition, secondary students who miss more than 30 minutes of any class Upcoming ACT Test Dates 2015-2016: period are counted absent for that period. Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline* What are the consequences for poor attendance or unexcused absences? Students that exceed 10 absences in a semester may receive denial of credit. New Nevada Laws (NRS September 12 August 7 August 8-21 392) also require schools to cite students with excess unexcused absences for truancy. In October 24 September 18 September 19-October 2 addition, students who exceed 10 absences in one semester will have their driving privileges December 12 November 6 November 7-20 withheld or revoked. February 6 January 8 January 9-15 Where do parents go for attendance needs/concerns? Parents with attendance related issues including pre-arranged absences, truancy, DMV forms, and absent notes, can contact the April 9 March 4 March 5-18 attendance office. The attendance office is located in the main office by the school bank and J u n e 11 May 6 May 7-20 can be reached by phone at 799-4400, ext 4035. Parents can also view student’s attendance ACT Test Fee: $39.50 *ACT Late Fee: $25.00 ACT Registration Website: www.actstudent.org/start by logging into their infinite campus parent portal account at campus.ccsd.net/campus/portal/ clark.jsp.

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Best Buddies is an international organization dedicated to promoting opportunities for one-to-one friendships and leadership development of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our chapter at Cimarron- MemorialBEST High SchoolBUDDIES is in full swing this school year! We have tons of events planned for the upcoming months that you won’t want to miss! We are accepting applications throughout the school year. Please see Ms. Pfatenhauer in room 215 or Mrs. Post in room 234 for more information.

OPEN HOUSE On September 15, 2015, Cimarron-Memorial High School held its annual Open House to a record-breaking audience of parents and students. JROTC presented the colors as the Cimarron-Memorial Choir sang the National Anthem. Mrs. Lori Sarabyn, the Principal, gave a “State of the School” address instilling a resolve in everyone to make Cimarron- Memorial the best high school in the district. The JROTC Unarmed Drill Team, the Cimarron-Memorial Band, the Cimarron-Memorial Orchestra, and the Spartan Cheerleaders all gave outstanding performances. Parents were then given the opportunity to attend all of their child’s classes and meet their teachers. Thank you to everyone for making Open House a great success! Las Vegas,Nevada PERMIT NO. 1 PERMIT U.S. Postage Parent Advisory meetings are held on the last Monday Organization Non-Profit

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This event will open the televised Armed Forces football game (in commemoration of 11 September) with a parade review for our Principal Mrs. Lori Sarabyn. For Thanksgiving, JROTC Spartans will donate clothing collected to our Spartan JROTC “Community In Schools” organization. Just returning from Air Force JROTC headquarters in Montgomery Alabama in July, Colonel Arthur Chin and In past years, over 100 JROTC cadets joined the Spartan Band under Mr. Michael Master Sergeant Carl Vetter completed Inspection Certification. There they collaborated with over 300 JROTC Rambat’s direction to march in the Veterans Day Parade of Las Vegas, the largest instructors worldwide at Air University to exchange “Best Practices.” In preparation for the AF Inspection on parade west of the Mississippi. Also the Spartan Color Guard was privileged to 29 October (33 school days), Cimarron is fortunate to have Mrs. Sarabyn’s and Ms. Stelluto’s experience open the 1st Robotics Western Regional Competition where our very own Cimarron with the Inspection process from January 2014. At that time, they met the same Inspector who helped Spartan “High Rollers” Robotics took 1st Place. JROTC become the last funded JROTC unit in Nevada, NV-20121. The Inspection is an opportunity for the Cadets who complete two years of JROTC also receive two years of physical Spartan Cadets to show the value-added benefits of JROTC to the Community, Cimarron-Memorial, and the education credit. And those Cadets who complete three years of JROTC can earn students of JROTC based the current quarter million dollar investment of the Air Force. advanced promotion to the 3rd level (E-3) when they enlist and graduate from basic This year Spartan JROTC is up to 160 students, and we are growing by the day. Mr. Layne Olson will direct training. Those students with three years of JROTC can also receive college credit the Second Annual Armed Forces Football game for CCSD. Our Spartan Air Force JROTC cadets will work and become eligible for paid ROTC scholarships. To find out more about the JROTC with fellow cadets from the Marines, Army and Navy to present a joint service Color Guard Flags at the game. program, contact MSgt Vetter at 702-799-4400 x 4068 or Col Chin at 4069.

Monday, August 24...... Classes Begin Monday, September 7...... Labor Day Observed (no school) September 4...... Staff Development Day (no school) October 23...... CCSD 2015End - 2016of First Nine CALENDAR Weeks October 30...... Nevada Day Observed (no school) November 2 & 3...... Staff Development Days (no school) N o v e m b e r 11 ...... Veterans’ Day Observed (no school) November 26 & 27...... Thanksgiving Break (no school) December 18 (end of day)...... Winter Break Begins December 21 – January 1...... Winter Break January 4...... Classes resume January 15...... End of Second Nine Weeks & First Semester January 18...... Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school) Januar y 19...... Second Semester Begins February 1...... Report Card Distribution February 15...... Presidents’ Day (no school) March 18...... End of Third Nine Weeks March 18 (end of day)...... Spring Break Begins Spring Break...... March 21st – 25th (no school) March 28...... Classes resume May 27...... Staff Development Day (no school) May 30...... Memorial Day Observed (no school) June 1...... End of School Year June 10...... Report Card Mailed

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