Character Trait: Scholarship

Academic study or achievement

Learning of a high level
Please click here to watch the CECFC West MS Guiding Qualities video! Read more about "Scholarship" - our focus for this month.
From Head of School
Lacey Scadden

This week we have been busy preparing for the return to school and are looking forward to welcoming students. 

If you would like to stay in remote learning, please email me. Students choosing to stay remote will remain remote until semester then can come back to in person learning in January if they wish. 

We have revised the drop off procedure to have temperature checks done before students exit their vehicle in the morning starting Monday, Sept 28. 

We also have adopted a new hashtag #NoseGoes so if students have their nose exposed three times, they will be asked to go home. 

The procedures are in place to keep school open and keep staff and students safe. We are focusing on community and establishing routines next week. I value communication so please reach out with any questions or concerns. 
CECFC WEST MS will begin Phase 1 of the 2020-2021 Learning Plan with In-Person Learning starting on Sept 28th with a hybrid schedule as follows: 
Starting Oct 5th, we will be offering all classes on campus in-person.  If you choose for your student to continue remote learning, please email lacey.scadden@coloradoearlycolleges.org.  

Due to social distance planning and teacher allocation, students who choose remote and then change their mind will be able to return next semester, starting Jan 5.
Students who are sick or need to quarantine are welcome to return when they are able.

We must continue to take accurate attendance for the State Count Day. It is very important that all CECFC WEST MS students attend school during the count window from Sept. 24th through October 8th, with Oct 1st being the most important day of all!  
Click here to see the daily bell schedule
Students' temperatures will be checked curbside on the west side of the building before exiting your vehicle. If they test above 100.4 degrees, you may pull through and drive around the block and we will re check the temperature.

Students will enter the building through the gym on the east side and socially distance on the polka dot markers until ready to go upstairs.
Want to work at the school as a Substitute Teacher? Click here to apply
Need help transporting children?
Due to COVID related budget cuts we are unable to run busses this year.
Please email jule.zehrung@coloradoearlycolleges.org the following information to assist in organizing carpool schedules.
Parent name, Student name, Address, Phone number, Region 1-6*, Number of students
*The regions are:
Wellington and north - 1
North Fort Collins - 2
South Fort Collins - 3
North Loveland - 4
South Loveland - 5
Berthoud or south - 6
Important Dates

Sept 25 - Students work remotely, teacher development day
Sept 28-29 - 7th and 8th graders only at the school
Sept 30-Oct 1 - 6th graders only at the school
Oct 2 - Scheduled students only at the school
Sept 30th - Last day to enroll for 20/21 school year
Oct 5 onward - All students at the school
Oct 13 - Virtual Talent Show
Oct 14 - Student Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct 15-16 - Fall Break
Nov 2 - First day to enroll for 21/22 school year
Building Closed

Friday, September 25th the building will be closed to all students for a scheduled teacher Professional Development day. Students will use this day to work on their remote learning assignments and to catch up on any past assignments. Teachers will have limited availability to support students on this day.
Free Lunches for any child aged 0-18.
Pick up every week day, M-F from 11-12pm at the front of the building. Children do not need to attend CEC or be present at pick up.
Click here to see the flyer. Students in the building will have lunch available to them.
Even with free meals for all children, we still ask ALL Families to complete the 2020-2021 Free and Reduced Lunch application HERE. Our district is Colorado Charter School Institute. Your application increases our state funding and grants that we can then give back to students. Just a few minutes of your time can help all students. Even if you don't think you qualify, it helps our school if you complete the application for free and reduced meals.
Need time at school to catch up with a teacher?

Please click here to sign up for Friday, Oct 2.

  • 8-10 am for 6th graders, all subjects
  • 10-12 pm for 7th graders, all subjects
  • 1-3 pm for 8th graders, all subjects

Don't miss out on this great opportunity teachers have organized to have one on one tutoring.
Monday, 28 September (7th and 8th grade)
Wednesday, 30 September (6th grade)

If you have misplaced the Lifetouch order form you were given at the start of school you may order on line at:
mylifetouch.com using:

Picture Day ID: EVT24SRG6
SAC Meeting
Our School Accountability Committee (SAC) meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 29 from 3.30-4.30 pm via Teams. Please email andrew.pine@coloradoearlycolleges.org so your email can be input into Teams in order to connect to the meeting.
Brain Wise - a lunch group for stress and anxiety
Click here to see the flyer

2130 W Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins CO 80526
Phone (970) 568-8100
Fax (970) 965-0046
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