CECFC High School Newsletter
October 8th, 2021
NEW THIS WEEK
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Fall Festival Celebration!
Everyone is invited to come celebrate the Fall season with us! There will be lots to do between the Petting Zoo, Silent Auction, Mini Ag Career Fair, Student Vendors, and Workshops hosted by the Horsetooth FFA, Talent Show hosted by the CEC Choirs, kids activities hosted by the SAC Parents, and dinner hosted by the Wolf Bistro there will be something for everyone.

Refer to the flyer for more details and contact Tierney Lain at tierney.lain@coloradoearlycolleges.org with questions or for more information about silent auction donations!
Donations will benefit the Horsetooth FFA Chapter!
Important message for parents!
Students mark your calendars!
Lockheed Martin Space will be hosting a career panel through Zoom for CECFC students on Wednesday, Oct 13th from 2:50- 3:45.  Panelists will give a general overview of Lockheed Martin Space, answer questions, and share information about scholarships and student program opportunities. Please show up at 2:4pm, the presentation will begin promptly at 2:50pm.  
For more information contact Mr. Klotz at benklotz@coloradoearlycolleges.org
2021-22 Graduates- Important deadlines approaching!
Oct 29, 2021 – Graduation Fee Due – For details, click here.  

2021-22 Graduates if you missed the virtual graduation info meeting on Thursday, September 21st the link to the recording is now on the Graduation Home Page on the Graduation Website.
Please be sure you are checking the website at least monthly for important updates. To access the recorded meeting click here. 
Informational Meetings

CEC will have its first Informational Meeting for the 2022-23 school year on Thursday, October 28, 2021 @ 5:00 pm. 

Informational Meetings are designed to help potential students and their parents/guardians understand CEC's unique program. While not required, we strongly encourage parents/guardians and students to participate in an informational meeting. You will have an opportunity to chat with CECFC staff members, ask questions about the high school and/or middle school and tour the HS or MS (McMurry) campus.
Both high school and middle school information is covered during the meeting.
To RSVP for this meeting, click here. To view a list of upcoming meetings, visit our website at https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/fortcollins/.
School of Choice Enrollment

School of Choice Enrollment for the 2022-23 school year opens November 1, 2021.Siblings of current students and CEC staff with students will have one-week priority consideration before we process enrollments received from the general public. All current students will automatically be reenrolled for the 2022-23 school year. Students enrolled in 8th grade for the 2021-22 school year at McMurry Middle School do not need to enroll in the CECFC HS. They will receive a separate email later in the year with additional instructions on what steps are needed to complete the transition into CECFC HS.
Please gather the following documents to have on hand when completing the enrollment process:
  • Birth Certificate, Passport, or State issued ID
  • Immunization records or exemption
  • Transcript (incoming 10-12th graders) or Report Card (incoming 6-9th graders)
SAC Fundraising Opportunity!
QUICK GUIDE TO OCTOBER
10/9 - Homecoming - 7 to 10pm - MUST HAVE ID & TICKET TO ENTER!
10/12 - Coffee with CEC - 8am CECFC High School
10/13 - Lockheed Martin Zoom - 2:45-3:45pm
10/16 & 10/17 - CPR and First Aid Class - 2 to 5:30pm
10/26 - Talent Show Auditions - High School Auditorium
10/28 - Talent Show Auditions - High School Auditorium
10/29 - Graduation Application and Grad Fees Due
REMINDERS
Free Senior Photo Shoot!
The Yearbook Staff is offering a free photo shoot for seniors and grads who cannot get their portrait done outside of school. Join us on November 6th and 13th from 10-1 pm in Old Town Square (weather permitting).

Spots are limited, sign up here!
Scholarship opportunity!
We are just one week away from the opening of the online application for the Daniels Scholarship Program! The Daniels Scholarship Program offers a four-year college scholarship that provides financial and personal support focused on helping Daniels Scholars succeed in college, and in life.

The application will be open from October 1 to November 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. MST
For more information about the Daniels Scholarship Program please click here!

CPR and First Aid Class!
 
CEC is hosting a CPR and First Aid classes to all to 8th-12th graders! The class will cover adult, child, and infant basic first aid and CPR, including AED use. 
Students who successfully complete the class will earn a 2-year certification through the American Safety and Health Institute.

  • Class dates: Saturday, October 16th OR Sunday, October 17th.
  • Class time: 2:00-5:30 p.m.
  • Class cost: $65 per student
  •  Please note each class is limited to 16 students.

The CPR organization is requiring participants to wear masks to their October classes and is arranging to set up each participant with their own equipment to prevent close contact. Students will need to bring a $65 check made out to Learning by Heart CPR to the class. 

If your student would like to register, please email Karen Karppinen at karen.karppinen@coloradoearlycolleges.org with their name and choice of date -- Sat Oct 16 OR Sun Oct 17.  Email confirmation will be sent that a seat is still available. 
Sign up to win prizes and to ensure CECFC has the resources and support we need to serve your child and the rest of our students well.
Student Safety

Students who do not have their student ID with them, upon entry to the school, will have to purchase a $5 replacement at the CECFC Bookstore. Every time! This is a safety issue and it is in place to help us keep your student safe! To see the CECFC policy on Student ID's please click here.
Laptop and Textbook Reimbursements

If you've purchased a book or laptop, you may be eligible for a reimbursement!

Reimbursement for text books will be given out on Buy Back Day (December 14) ONLY IF you return your book to the CECFC Bookstore.
Please follow the instructions here on how to access reimbursement forms.
*Form deadline 11/12/21*
Check your GPA!
See the attached links on how to check transcripts and get your GPA.
Book your appointment for tutoring NOW!
Please go to www.cecfctutoring.com to book an appointment. We have both small group and individual appointments available in Math, English, Spanish, French, and Social Sciences. Remember, if you are in Student Success, you will have access to tutoring during that class! We look forward to seeing you soon!
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Ethics Bowl Team Club

We are currently forming the Ethics Bowl Team Club, for Regional Competition in Boulder, Co. in early February 2022! If interested we will meet at 3:30pm, Thursdays, in Room 203.

For more information about the National High School Ethics Bowl click here or contact Rick McKita at rick.mckita@coloradoearlycolleges.org
Join SGA!
Get involved, be a part of change, and help create the CEC experience!
We meet every other Wednesday in Room 215 at 3pm.

Please contact sofia.shappell@coloradoearlycolleges.org for more information.
National Honor Society

Invitations to join National Honor Society have been sent out via email to all eligible students this week. If you are eligible and you did not see an email by Wednesday, September 22 please contact, Mrs. Wilhelm no later than Monday, September 27 at
Eligibility in National Honor Society is as follows:

  • Full-time enrollment in the sophomore, junior or senior class
  • Attended CEC full-time for a minimum of one semester
  • Cumulative, weighted GPA of 3.75 or higher
  • Enrolled in, or completed, ENG121
National Honor Society applications and membership transfers are due by midnight Monday, October 4. Please contact Mrs. Wilhelm for details to transfer an NHS membership from a previous school.
JOIN THE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD!
Science Olympiad is a scholastic competition for which our club is preparing. It is open to all students interested in science engineering or for those that are just curious! We meet Monday afternoons in room 235 from 2:45-4:00pm.

Drop by a meeting to learn more or join! 
A word from our Math Team!
Please drop by Room 203 for Math Team meetings every Tuesday from 12:00 to 12:40pm! We are currently working on practice contest problems. Our first official contest will be Tuesday, October 12th and we're hoping for a good turnout!
For more information please contact 
The Fiber Arts Club is looking for donations of yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks. We will also gladly take other notions for knitting or crochet. Reach out to Ms. Tannis Davies at tannis.davies@coloradoearlycolleges.org if you have something you'd like to donate.
If you are interested in technology, community building, collaboration, and creativity, then the CECFC Technology Student Association would like to invite you to our meetings so you can see if it would be a fit for you! We meet every Thursday from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm in room 401.


Please reach out to Mr. Englar at Charles.Englar@coloradoearlycolleges.org if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you!
COVID - 19 PROTOCOLS AND UPDATES
  • The guidance that our health department follows in determining when students need to be quarantined can be found here.
  • Face coverings are not required for students and staff; however, facemasks are recommended to be worn by unvaccinated individuals and those that feel more comfortable doing so.
  • CEC will be supportive of individuals that choose or need to wear masks. It is expected that every member of the CEC community will respect each other's decisions on these subjects.
  • We will continue to encourage hand washing and frequent cleaning of high touch areas.
  • Increased ventilation and use of outdoor spaces will be implemented whenever possible.
  • Any staff or students experiencing symptoms should stay home, this is the most important practice to limit quarantines of students and staff this year. CECFC will follow CDPHE’s updated Return to Learn guidance for determining when students and staff can return to school. Students who are home sick can still access their classes through Microsoft Teams or the community college portal. Students should check course syllabi for requirements regarding absences in each of their courses.
  • Information on the number of positive/probable cases among staff and students will be provided in the weekly newsletter. If your student is in class with a positive/probable case you will be contacted by the school so you are aware of the exposure.
  • CEC’s virtual program is available for any students wishing to learn remotely this year. More information can be found here: CECFC Online Learning. 
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