In Today's Newsletter:
- Update Your Contact Info
- Safety Day Info
- Student Parking
- Tutoring Information
- Parent Volunteer Opportunities
- Picture Day
- October PSAT for 10th Graders
- Food Services Information
- Hiring Academic Assistant
- Shopping Extravaganza Fundraiser
- Textbook/Laptop Reimbursement
- Advising Reminders
- Introducing the Advising Team
- Parents Encouraging Parents Conference
- College Bound Seniors
- Scholarship Information
- Clubs & Activities
- Refer-A-Friend Link
- Social Media Links
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ACTION REQUESTED: Check/Update Your Family Contact Information
At the start of every semester, we request that families, new and returning, check their contact information and notification preferences in Infinite Campus. This is how we send out emergency alerts and the information we pull for the newsletter. Even if you are a returning family or are receiving this newsletter, please double-check that your contact information and notification preferences are correct.
Page 4 includes the steps for checking which notifications you receive.
Safety Day Information
Thursday, August 26 we held our school safety day.
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All students that are driving to school should have a parking pass displayed in their car. If you need a parking pass, please see Mr. McDonnell. All students should be parking in the large back parking lot.
Cars parked across the street at the Taft House (swimming pool) WILL BE TOWED.
This lot is not owned by CEC.
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Free Tutoring in the Academic Success Center (Room 218)
Writing & Organizational Skill Tutoring
Math Tutoring
- Drop-In Hours: Mondays/Tuesdays during 4th-6th period, Wednesdays-Fridays during 4th/5th period
- Click to schedule
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Parent Volunteer Opportunities |
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School Accountability Committee
CEC recognizes the importance, shared responsibility, and partnership between family, schools, and community. Parental (including guardians and other members of the student’s family involved in the student’s education) involvement in the education of students contributes greatly to achievement, and to the positive school environment and experience. And an important piece of parent and family engagement is School Accountability Committees (SACs).
SAC responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Advising the principal concerning the preparation of the school's Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).
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Making recommendations to the principal concerning priorities for spending school funds.
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Helping school staff increase parent partnerships with teachers, fostering the parents' role in creating student academic experience.
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Helping school staff increase the level of overall parent engagement with the school.
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Working to recruit people to serve on the School Accountability Committee.
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Meeting at least quarterly to discuss whether school leadership, personnel, and infrastructure are advancing or impeding implementation of the school's improvement plan.
Other Parent Volunteer Opportunities
We are soliciting interest from parents on who would like to volunteer to support CECCR. There will be volunteer support opportunities such as textbook organization, teacher and appreciation events, student activities, marketing and outreach, and food service. We will be in contact with you in September to discuss your interest!
Student Council is looking for parent volunteers to help with item donations (e.g. bottled water, prepackaged snacks) and organizing social events (e.g. Homecoming; Prom). Please reach out to Theresa Veltri if interested.
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School pictures were on Tuesday, August 10 from 8am-3pm. All students need to get their pictures taken for student IDs and for the yearbook. Picture retakes will be on Tuesday, September 7 from 8am-1pm.
You will be able to order photos at jostenpix.com with the event code FE172521.
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October PSAT for 10th Graders |
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The PSAT NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) will be administered Wednesday, October 13th at the Inverness Campus. This test is for 10th-grade students only and is optional. The cost of the test is approximately $18.00. We only have 35 slots open for this test. If you are interested in taking the test, please e-mail Dr. Ruth Rhodes at ruth.rhodes@coloradoearlycolleges.org. Please provide your best contact e-mail, the name of your student, and student ID. More information will be made available as we get closer to the test.
You have until Friday, September 10th to sign up for the PSAT NMSQT.
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FREE MEALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS THIS YEAR! |
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Come Pick Up Your Lunch from the Cafe!
There is no need to pre-order. Simply come to the cafe during your lunch period for free lunch. There is a limited amount of breakfast bags available for those that are interested. If you'd like a breakfast bag, please see Ms. Marnie at the front desk at 7:30am.
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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Hiring an Academic Assistant! |
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Join our team! We are looking for a part-time academic assistant to help with administrative work.
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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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Textbook/Laptop Reimbursement |
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The Fall 2021 semester textbook reimbursement form is now open!
Did you purchase or rent a textbook, lab manual, calculator, or online access code this semester for your off-campus classes? You can get reimbursed! Here’s what you need to do:
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Click here to read our textbook reimbursement policy.
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Submit your request using this online form.
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Email your class syllabus and receipts to trisha.deady@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
Note:
- The deadline for all submissions is December 31, 2021.
- All physical textbooks or other reusable materials like calculators must be dropped off at our CEC Inverness campus by December 15, 2021 to receive reimbursement. (This is essentially a buy-back program)
- Reimbursement checks will be processed and mailed by mid-February2022.
- Reimbursement amounts will be dependent on how much money you have left in your tuition voucher.
Need a new laptop? CEC can help with the expense!
Our Fall 2021 laptop reimbursement form is now open. Click here to learn more about our laptop reimbursement policy for full-time and part-time students and to complete the reimbursement form. Laptops must be purchased during the current academic year. This is a one-time reimbursement.
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Important Reminders
September 20 is the last day to drop a college class without a fee.
Students that are taking classes on the Arapahoe Community College campus are subject to follow the ACC COVID policy. This does not affect students taking college classes on our CEC Castle Rock campus.
Introducing the Advising Team
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Ms. Maren Blind
Hello! My name is Maren Blind and I have been in the field of education since 2001. I have a BA and MA in education with various concentrations in literacy, history, instruction, and curriculum. I have taught in California, Arkansas, and Colorado and continue to teach courses for ACC currently. As an Academic and Career Advisor at CECCR I am passionate about exploring each student's academic and career options to maximize their success and future opportunities. I have two children and have lived in Castle Rock since 2007. I spend my free time exercising, reading, cooking and traveling all over the world!
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Mr. Pablo Correa
Hello! I was born in Lima, Peru, and moved to the states when I was 9 years old. I grew up in Denver, CO, and attended CCU for my first 2 years of college, then transferred to CU Denver, majoring in Political Science - International Relations. I started working in education while working for a non-profit, Colorado UpLift. I worked with youth for 9 years while serving in inner-city schools. I helped start CEC Aurora and was even the 3rd employee hired in 2017. I am married, with 3 kids. I enjoy coaching soccer, time in the pool or lakes, whitewater rafting, and really value family time.
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2021 Fall Parents Encouraging Parents Conference |
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Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) Conferences is offering an Online PEP Academy in 2021. PEP brings families and professionals together by sharing ideas, discussing concerns, celebrating successes, and obtaining information related to parenting, educating, and partnering to support student learning. PEP is a non-specific disability conference that focuses on commonalities.
Who is encouraged to participate
- Colorado families who have a child with a disability birth-21
- Directors of special education, principals, special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers
- Health care and Colorado professionals interested in the family and school partnership and who work with children or youth with disabilities
When
The PEP Academy opens on a Friday evening and continues for four to five hours live on two Saturday mornings. Live and self-paced sessions will be available to confirmed participants.
Apply Now!
Or contact Joyce Thiessen-Barrett at 303-866-6757.
Sign language and other language interpretations are available. If you need an accommodation, please request it on your application.
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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.
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Senior Scholarship List
- Questbridge Match Scholarship
- Boettcher Scholarship
- Daniels Fund Scholarship
- CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships
- Dawson Memorial Scholarship
- Rotary University Hills Scholarship
- Women's Energy Network of Colorado Scholarship Fund
- Grossman 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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Creative Writing Club
Teams Chat Ms. Laura Kjosen or send an email to Laura.Kjosen@coloradoearlycolleges.org to be added to the Creative Writing Club Team. We will be deciding on meeting times as a group within the next week or two, but trying to get as many interested as possible at this time.
Student Council
Student Council is currently campaigning for officers. Elections will take place Sept 7-9 online via Microsoft Forms. There is still time to join Student Council if you are interested. We meet every other Monday from 3.20-4pm in room 204. Our next meeting is Monday, Sept 13th. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Theresa Veltri.
Interact/Young Rotary
Interact/Young Rotary is a community service organization that focuses on building community. If you are interested in joining at either Inverness or Castle Rock, please reach out to Ms. Hedberg to find out the info for your campus.
Lion Tech Robotics
Meetings take place on Thursdays from 3:30-6:00pm. Arrive any time online or at CEC inverness Room 222. Address: 321 Inverness Dr S, Englewood, CO 80112. Online Meeting: http://bit.ly/LionTechMeeting
CyberPatriots
CyberPatriot is the largest cyber defense competition in the country. Join us Fridays at CEC Inverness in room 200 from 2:00 PM-4:30 PM to participate in national competitions, and learn about cybersecurity, malware, and networking. Contact Mr. Ryan Mead for more information.
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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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