In Today's Newsletter:
- Important Parent Note: Tik Tok
- Students of the Month
- October 13 PSAT
- Parent Volunteers
- Tutoring Information
- Food Services Information
- Advising Reminders - Appointment Link!
- Shopping Extravaganza Fundraiser
- ACT Advocacy Network
- College Bound Seniors
- Perfectionism in Children: How Parents Can Help
- Submit Yearbook Photos
- Hiring: Substitute
- Scholarship Information
- College & Career Opportunities
- Refer-A-Friend Link
- Social Media Links
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Important Dates
Monday, October 18 - Friday, October 22 - Fall Break
Friday, November 19 - Friday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Break
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Important Parent Note Regarding Tik Tok |
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Dear CECI Families,
It has come to our attention that TikTok and social media-related challenges are circulating among middle and high school students locally and around the country. These challenges urge students to engage in problematic and illegal behavior such as slapping a teacher, vandalism, and assault.
Our goal is to communicate with parents and guardians about these concerning TikTok challenges before they become a problem in our schools. Your help and partnership are appreciated.
We encourage you to have conversations with your students about making smart choices when faced with a TikTok or social media challenge that encourages them to engage in behavior that harms someone, causes property damage, or puts anyone in danger. We do not always know what the next challenge or “dare” will be, but talking with students about not engaging in destructive behavior, in general, is impactful.
Please be advised that students who make choices to participate in dangerous or illegal behavior related to TikTok challenges will be held accountable. Student outcomes will include suspension, restitution, law enforcement referral, and/or expulsion.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe for students and staff.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jay Egger
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Congratulations to our Students of the Month for September, Dylan Quigley, and Maryam Wharnsby!
Student Achievement: Achievement is a word we use to describe a person's valor, boldness, and praiseworthy effort. Dylan Quigley strongly exemplifies achievement through his positive contributions and efforts in the service of his academics and community. Here's what the teachers had to say:
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"Dylan has been reaching out to others and enjoying their company. He contributes in class and is really coming into his own this year."
Student Growth & Character: Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Community, Curiosity, and Exploration are the core values of Colorado Early Colleges Inverness. Maryam Wharnsby strongly exemplifies these values in her effort to improve herself and her community. Here's what the teachers had to say:
- "Maryam is very observant of those around her and works to bring up everyone else. Maryam is also great about offering sincere gratitude towards her teachers and peers. She seems to get joy from bringing joy to others. She is also the first to own up to any mistakes she might make and works to quickly right any wrongs."
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Test Information
Parents and Students Signed up for the PSAT/NMSQT on October 13th at Inverness
Please be sure to send your check for $18.00 to Dr. Ruth Rhodes, Assessment Coordinator, 10235 Parkglenn Way, Parker, CO 80138. Make the check out to Colorado Early Colleges, Douglas County. You will not be allowed into the testing room if you have not paid. Both sophomores and juniors must pay for this test. Information about testing is in this newsletter. Thanks! Dr. Rhodes
Don't forget to bring a picture ID.
Award Information
Sophomores and juniors who perform well on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT™10 could be invited for recognition awards.
Students who receive National Recognition Program awards can add them to their college applications as proof of their outstanding academic achievement. Many colleges and scholarship programs specifically want to connect with awardees of our National Recognition Programs through Student Search Service®.
We recommend your students take the following steps to ensure we're able to invite them to apply for these awards:
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Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October. They can practice for free to get ready for the test.
- Fill out their race/ethnicity information when taking the test so we can match them with awards they qualify for.
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Sign up for Student Search Service to ensure that colleges and scholarship programs can contact them after the test.
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Get Your College Application Personal Statement Reviewed!
Ms. Chelsea Hull can help with brainstorming, drafting, proofreading, and final revisions. Review hours will be 4th periods on Monday & Thursday in room 214. If you are not available during this time please let Ms. Hull know.
TutorMe Online Tutoring
ACC students have the ability to use TutorMe, a live, on-demand, tutoring service. Students are allowed 10 hours per week of free tutoring in any subject.
To use the ACC provided TutorMe Instant Online Tutoring:
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Sign in to the student's ACC Student Portal. Use your S-number and password or create a new account. Link to ACC Student Portal.
- Once in, navigate to the course access button to access the D2L interface.
- On the D2L main page, go to helpful links on the right side of the screen and select the – TutorMe – Instant Online Tutoring.
- It will open a new tab and then one can select to work with a tutor now and then choose the topic.
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FREE BREAKFAST/LUNCH IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS THIS YEAR! |
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Come Pick Up Your Breakfast/Lunch from the Cafe!
There is no need to pre-order. Simply come to the cafe between 7:30-7:50am for free breakfast and 11am-1pm for free lunch.
TITAN is a web-based nutrition management software that is used across all CEC campuses. You can set up a TITAN account to access applications, menus, recipes, allergen information, and to load money to your student’s account (additional meals can be purchased at.
QUESTIONS?
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Spring Academic Advising Starts Next Week!
Thank you to those of you who have already scheduled your advising appointment. Academic advising appointments to plan your spring class schedule will end on December 10th. You can schedule your appointment now (see links below). A parent must be present during the appointment.
For College Direct Students or those taking off-campus courses, registration dates for our community college partners are as below. You must meet with your CEC advisor prior to registering for courses off-campus.
ACC: November 2
Red Rocks: November 1
CCD: November 8
CCA: October 4
Pikes Peak: October 18
Front Range: November 9
AIMS: November 1
Metro: November 7
Click on the links below to schedule an appointment with your advisor (check IC if you are not sure who your advisor is):
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Register for the Virtual College Fair Week!
The Colorado Council on High School and College Relations is hosting a virtual college fair week starting November 8th. The event runs from Monday November 8th to Thursday November 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The biggest benefit of the virtual fair over an in-person fair is that you can hear the questions being asked by other participants and you can plan which colleges you want to “visit” in advance. There are also sessions on financial aid and military academies. This is an important event to attend if you are a 10th or 11th grader considering attending a four-year university after graduating from CEC.
Colorado College Panel—November 17th at CEC-Inverness
CEC-Inverness will be hosting a panel of representatives from several Colorado Universities on November 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is open to all students at CEC Parker, Castle Rock and Inverness. Learn what makes each university unique and ask questions of the representatives.
Participating universities
- CU Boulder
- CU Denver
- UCCS
- CSU Ft. Collins
- University of Denver (DU)
- Colorado School of Mines
- Arapahoe Community College
- Western State University
- Metro State University
- …and more!
College Admissions Workshop - December 10th, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This workshop is for university-bound graduating seniors. It will be at CEC Inverness in the Geneva Conference Room on Friday, December 10th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Topics will include:
- College Admissions Process,
- Letters of Recommendation,
- Test Scores (to submit or not submit),
- Essay Writing Tips,
- Walk-Through of the Common App sections,
- Student Q&A time.
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Fundraiser: Shopping Extravaganza Fundraiser at the Outlets! |
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Mark your calendars! We have been selected to participate in the 16th Annual Shopping Extravaganza at Outlets at Castle Rock!
Please join us on Saturday, October 23 starting at 10 AM for a day of fun-filled shopping and exclusive deals on top of Outlets at Castle Rock’s daily savings of 30-70% off retail prices. Tickets are available now at https://www.outletsatcastlerock.com/event/2021-Shopping-Extravaganza/2145551589/ - please remember to select COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES DOUGLAS COUNTY when purchasing so that we receive credit and funds from the ticket sale!
Tickets are $30 per person and include:
- Exclusive discounts numerous luxury fashion brands
- Private catered lunch
- Live entertainment
- Complimentary wine tasting for guests 21+
- The chance at $65,000 in prizes including gift cards to COACH, Under Armour, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, GUESS, The North Face, and more!
Thank you for supporting us and we look forward to seeing you at Outlets at Castle Rock!
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Colorado Early Colleges is a member of the Colorado League of Charter Schools. As a member, the League provides us with critical advice and support throughout the school year, especially when it comes to protecting our interests and promoting our needs at the State Capitol. They also provide information about charter schools as well as training opportunities for our families and our staff through their ACT Advocacy Network.
This year the League is working hard to add more like-minded supporters to the network. Around the school you’ll see posters referencing ACT, and a flyer with additional information is included in today’s packet. The three schools that sign up the most supporters will win a $1,000 cash prize. In addition, 12 families from across the state will each win a $250 gift card. Sign up to win prizes and to ensure CEC has the resources and support we need to serve your child and the rest of our students well.
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Attention College Bound Seniors! |
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Get ready for the college application process. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the process of applying to universities. Start now and get yourself organized so you don’t miss important deadlines. Click here for a month-by-month planning guide, college search resources, and scholarship information.
Most universities require letters of recommendation from an advisor and/or teacher. Click here for the letter of recommendation request form. Make sure not to request these at the last minute! Give your teacher or advisor time to write a wonderful letter about you!
…also get ready for the Colorado Free Application Days—October 19-21! Codes now available!
Financial Aid
Are you wondering about the ins and outs of financial aid for college? Watch this informative video to get an overview of what you need to know. (This video was created last year, so the dates referenced have changed. If you have questions, contact your academic advisor.)
It’s time to start to prepare for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The application opens on October 1st and it is beneficial to apply early. Learn more about it here.
High School Transcripts
As you are applying to colleges and universities, don’t forget that you must order your CEC transcripts through Parchment. Create a Parchment Account here (no access code needed). Also, ACC is offering free transcript requests during the month of October.
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Caring adults can lessen the burdens of perfectionism for kids if they can stay poised and nonjudgmental, even in intense situations. Not seeing strong frustrations as catastrophic, being a good listener when perfectionists need to talk, and remembering that all kids are dealing with developmental challenges can also be helpful.
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Submit Your Photos for Yearbook! |
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Yearbook Photo Submission
College direct, middle school enrichment, CECI seniors, and homeschool students have the opportunity to submit their own portraits to be included in the CECI Yearbook.
The Yearbook Group will accept pictures from August 31 - October 31. Please pay special attention to the information below; if your picture does not meet these requirements the Yearbook Group will ask you to submit another picture.
We will accept:
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High-resolution digital images (.jpeg preferred - the easiest way to share high-quality images without compromising the file is through cloud sharing - GoogleDrive, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox. If you have questions about sharing digital files, please reach out to chelsea.hull@coloradoearlycolleges.org for guidance)
- Physical copies dropped off at the front desk with Ms. Annette at CECI
- All images should be either 2x3 inches or be 640x800 pixels and a resolution between 250 - 300 ppi/dpi
Portrait requirements:
- Plain & clean background (colored backgrounds are okay as long as they’re not busy)
- Good lighting (no shadows)
- Frame the picture for shoulders up
- No selfies!
- Expression must be resting or smiling––no silly faces!
- No hats and/or sunglasses
- Portrait oriented (not landscape)
For all seniors:
- You can submit your own picture
- The picture can be shoulders up, full body, or posed shots
- Dress to impress!
Please submit the information below with your picture.
Student’s full name:
Parent / Guardian signature allowing us to use the photo (if over 18 the student may sign for themselves):
Student Type (select from: Middle School Enrichment, College Direct, MyTech High, Homeschool, or full- or part-time CECI students)
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We are currently seeking highly skilled professionals who currently have a Professional Teaching License for the state of Colorado to serve our students as substitute teachers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to our Dean of Academics, Dr. Julie Sale at Julie.Sale@ColoradoEarlyColleges.org for more information. We look forward to connecting with you!
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Senior Scholarship List
- Questbridge Match Scholarship
- Boettcher Scholarship
- Daniels Fund Scholarship - OPENS SOON!
- CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships
- Dawson Memorial Scholarship
- Rotary University Hills Scholarship
- Women's Energy Network of Colorado Scholarship Fund
- Grossman Scholarship
- PEO Scholarship Fund
- JCI Senate Scholarship
Scholarship Resources for All Grades
Did you know that it is never too early to start applying for scholarships? High School Freshmen to College Seniors should always be on the lookout for different scholarship opportunities.
Here are some resources to help get you started:
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College & Career Opportunities |
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Terrific Ten: College Exploration Series
October 12- October 27
Arizona State University, Clemson University, Penn State, University of Texas at Austin, University of California San Diego, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, University of Nebraska, University of Oregon, and University of Colorado Boulder bring you virtual sessions to learn more about:
DU Fall Admission Info Day
October 15, and 22, 9:00am
ACC Open House
October 16, 10am-2pm at all three ACC campuses
Get the knowledge you need online or on a campus close to home.
- ACC Degrees & Pathways
- Career & Academic Advising
- Scholarships (ACC, STEM, Foundation)
- College Credit While in High School
- Support for Military & Veterans
- ACC Resources, Admissions, Enrollment & More!
We are asking that participants RSVP using our events page.
CU Denver Fall Preview Days
October 23, November 19, and December 11
At each Fall Preview Day, one lucky student will win a $1,000 tuition award for CU Denver!
Western Colorado University Preview Days
October 29, March 4, March 26
Preview Days are packed with fun, food and valuable information that your students will find helpful in making the college choice that is best for them. Preview Days are designed for both individual students, as well as student groups. Students and their families will have access to faculty, current students, clubs and organizations, information sessions and a complete campus tour. Western also provides an option for them to have lodging provided free for one night on us. This can be especially helpful for your students who may have economic challenges that hinder visiting otherwise.
16th Annual LaTEENa Conference & Advanced Leadership Symposium
November 6, 8am-4:30pm at Regis University
The mission of the LaTEENa Leadership Program is to empower Latinas to achieve their full potential by maintaining healthy and successful lifestyles, graduating high school, pursuing higher education, and becoming self-sufficient. Click here for more information and to register!
ACC Criminal Justice Pathway Event
November 8, 4-5:30pm at ACC Parker
4-6 panelists from different components of criminal justice and emergency services: Law Enforcement, Corrections, CBI, Courts, Emergency Services. A chance for Q&A at the end with panelists. Panelists will provide insight to career options within the criminal justice and emergency services fields.
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Share With Friends!
If you know a family that would benefit from our program, please share our information with them. When we ask students how they heard about CEC, 9 times out of 10 it is because a friend, relative, or neighbor shared this with them.
And if the person you refer enrolls at CEC, you can receive $50 for each part-time student and $100 for each full-time student!
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Stay Connected With Us!
You can also stay up-to-date with things going on at CEC by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
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