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Dear CEC Castle Rock Students and Families,
It is an honor and a privilege to be the new Head of School at CEC Castle Rock.
CEC Castle Rock is a remarkable school – our staff are dedicated and passionate about student success, our students work hard toward achieving their goals and dreams, and our parent community is supportive and engaged. I am very fortunate to be leading such a dynamic and strong school!
I am committed to the mission of CEC and will build upon the momentum and successes CEC Castle Rock has achieved over the past two years through innovative programming while cultivating a caring and inclusive school culture.
I am excited to continue working as the Head of School in a permanent capacity and will continue to be the Academic Dean until my replacement can be hired. I look forward to partnering with students and families in growing CEC Castle Rock to reach new heights as we work to meet students where they are and take them to where they want to be academically and beyond!
Maren Blind
CEC Castle Rock Head of School
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Action Requested: Parent/Student Survey | |
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Monday, September 19, 9:00-2:00 - Picture Retakes
If you missed the first picture day, please plan on attending picture retakes.
If you'd like to order your retake pictures, visit mylifetouch.com and use the picture day ID: EVT74N3R4.
Questions?
Contact marnie.billstone@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Shopping Extravaganza Results | |
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Thank you to the 18 families that bought tickets for last weekend's Shopping Extravaganza at the Castle Rock Outlets! Because of you all, we raised $360 towards CECCR Student Activities! This is an excellent start for our second year of being chosen for this event.
We hope to be selected as a nonprofit for this event again next year and raise even more money. If you have suggestions on how to promote this event in the future, please contact mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
Questions?
Contact mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Inclement Weather Protocol | |
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CECCR 2022 - 2023 Inclement Weather Protocol
Hello, CECCR Families- We know that the weather in Colorado can be unpredictable and change at a moment’s notice. In preparation for inclement weather CEC Castle Rock has established the following Weather Protocol:
What are the possibilities during a weather situation?
In-School Activities: If weather conditions during the school day turn dangerous, in-school classes and activities may be cancelled. This decision will be made by the CECCR Leadership Team as soon as we feel conditions are placing the safety of our community at risk. CECCR will send out communication to all families asking to immediately pick up their student. Staff will remain until all students are picked up; however, we ask parents/guardians to please pick up students as soon as they are able if notified of in-school cancellations.
After-School Activities: If weather conditions during the school day turn dangerous, after-school activities may be cancelled. Since the weather in CO can change drastically and quickly, a decision will be made as early as possible and communicated to all families if after school activities are cancelled. All students are expected to go home after school if after-school activities are cancelled. Staff will remain until all students are picked up; however, we ask parents/guardians to please pick up students as soon as they are able if notified of after-school cancellations.
2-hour delay schedule: A late start decision will be made as early as possible and direct notification will be sent out by 5:30a.m. Buses are delayed two hours, and students are not expected to arrive at school until two hours after the regular start time. There will be limited staff at schools to supervise any early-arriving students.
Snow day: The determination to cancel school for an entire day will happen as early as possible. Families and staff will be directly notified by 5:30 a.m.
Remote Learning Day: Remote learning days would only be considered, or utilized, if a weather incident is extreme and closure is expected if multiple days in a row, if mandated to quarantine or isolate due to COVID, or if weather that day is too dangerous. If a sudden, or immediate, transition to remote learning days is required, we must have sufficient lead time to communicate with students, staff, and families to prepare for a multi-day closure.
CECCR will follow DCSD for snow days and late starts; HOWEVER, if we run out of snow days allotted, CECCR may have to call a remote learning day when DCSD calls a snow day. This will be communicated clearly per the instructions below.
How We Will Message:
School closures are announced through a variety of channels, first posting on our website, Instagram, and Facebook pages as well as direct messaging sent to CEC Castle Rock families via email, text, and phone using Infinite Campus. Depending on your personal settings in Infinite Campus, you may receive any or all of the following: an email, text message, and/or phone message. Students will also be alerted on the CECCR School Communications Team on Microsoft Teams.
What families can do to prepare for winter weather:
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Please review these winter driving tips from CDOT about winter driving safety.
- Students and staff should be ready for weather issues by bringing their belongings, materials, or technology home on days when the forecast indicates a snowstorm is approaching. This can avoid the possibility of any personal items being locked in the school building during a closure.
Our priority is the physical safety of all students and employees. Remember that you have the ultimate responsibility for the safety and well-being of yourself and your students. Families can always decide not to send their students to school on a snowy day if they feel it is unsafe and remember to notify your school for the absence to be excused.
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CECCR Spirit Night: Tuesday, September 27 at the Waffle Press!!
The parent group will also be hosting a staff breakfast on Friday, September 23. If you would like to get involved or donate food items, contact Kirsten Butler at kirotb@yahoo.com.
You can also donate directly to the parent groups community efforts at https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/donate/.
Questions?
Contact kirotb@yahoo.com.
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The deadline to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 12th was September 10th.
For those of you who are already signed up, please do the following:
- Create a College Board account at collegeboard.org if you have not done so already.
- Our school AI code is 061157 if you need it to sign up.
- There are practice tests available on the College Board website. Please review. There are hard copy student guides at Parker and more will be delivered to Castle Rock and Inverness Friday morning.
- Send your check for $17.00 written out to CEC Douglas County.
- Please send the check the week of October 4th. Please do not send it earlier as the school business manager must operate within a certain timeline for receiving funds.
- The test will be administered on Wednesday, October 12th. Please arrive by 7:30 a.m.
More details will be made available as we get closer to the test. Thanks!
There will not be a make-up day for this test.
Questions?
Contact lisa.davila@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Preparing for College: Junior Checklist
Juniors that want to pursue their education beyond their associate degree or certification can use the following link to start preparing during this school year: https://www.nacacfairs.org/learn/apply/preparing-for-college-junior-check-list/
Preparing for College: Senior Checklist
Seniors that want to pursue their education beyond their associate degree or certification can use the following link to start preparing during this school year: https://www.nacacfairs.org/learn/apply/preparing-for-college-senior-checklist/
Virtual College Application Planning Seminar
Attention graduating seniors applying to college this fall! Come to our College Application Planning Seminar for tips and resources for starting your college admissions and FAFSA application process. This event will provide tips to organize yourself for the college application process. You will learn how to send transcripts and test scores, what the different college deadlines mean, how to start the Federal Application for Student Aid and why you should complete it, resources for scholarships, and more!
Thursday, September 22, 2022, 5:30-7:00 pm. This will be a virtual event open to CEC students and parents. Register here.
Questions?
Contact your advisor.
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Tutoring in the Academic Success Center | |
School Accountability Committee | |
Spring Break Europe Trip Full | |
Daniels Fund Scholarship Open! | |
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The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for motivated students from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming to attend the college of their choice. Daniels Scholars receive up to $100,000 to be applied at any two- or four-year, nonprofit, accredited college or university in the United States, depending on financial need. We’re looking for students with great potential, strong character, and big dreams.
Daniels Scholars are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and rooted in the values important to Bill Daniels. They are free and entrepreneurial thinkers who are proud of this country and community and work hard to improve them. Sound like you? Then apply online between September 15, 2022, and October 15, 2022, at www.DanielsFund.org/scholarships.
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Scholarship List
We will now be posting scholarships that we find on our advising college guide! Click here to access the full list of scholarships.
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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Virtual Info Sessions for Seniors Interested in Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, UPenn, & Stanford
September 18, September 19, October 2, October 3
Representatives from Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford University will present information about their institutions, discuss the application process, and answer questions on how to put together a strong and reflective application. Each program will end with breakout sessions where representatives will answer questions about their specific school and the application process. Click to sign up:
Virtual College Application Planning Seminar
September 22, 5:30-7:00pm, Virtual
Attention graduating seniors applying to college this fall! Come to our College Application Planning Seminar for tips and resources for starting your college admissions and FAFSA application process. This event will provide tips to organize yourself for the college application process. You will learn how to send transcripts and test scores, what the different college deadlines mean, how to start the Federal Application for Student Aid and why you should complete it, resources for scholarships, and more!
This will be a virtual event open to CEC students and parents.
Register here.
CoorsTek Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair Kick Off
September 24, 9:00am-3:00pm, CU Denver
Students are invited to attend the Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair Season Kick-Off to learn more on how to participate in the DMRSEF Science fair and what to expect. The Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair (DMRSEF) was established in 1963 to give pre-collegiate researchers an outlet to engage their scientific interests and an opportunity to interact with professional researchers and scientists. Serving eight counties in the Denver metropolitan area (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Summit), the CoorsTek DMRSEF provides area middle school and high school students a vehicle to develop their scientific skillsets and an annual opportunity to present their research. Each year, middle and high school category winners represent the CoorsTek DMRSEF at the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF), and our three Senior Best in Fair winners represent Colorado at the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Register here.
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Army Recruiters @ CECCR
September 26 and October 12, Cafeteria
Transportation & Construction Girl
September 29, 8:30-1:30, Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Female students interested in the transportation and construction industry can register to attend an amazing event hosted by Transportation & Construction Girl (TGC) on Sept 29 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds from 8:30am-1:30pm. REGISTER HERE if interested.
CU Anschutz Medical Pre Health Day
October 1, 10:00am-1:30pm, Virtual
Interested in a career in the health professions? A virtual visit to CU Anschutz with live interactive sessions with program representatives will teach you about all the fields in which you are interested. This includes:
- Dental Medicine (DDS)
- Public Health (Master of Public Health, DrPH)
- Graduate Programs and Medical Scientist Training Program (MS, PhD, MD/PhD)
- Modern Human Anatomy (MS)
- Nursing (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor of Nursing Practice)
- Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Physician Assistant (Master of Physician Assistant Studies)
- Anesthesiologist Assistant (Master of Science)
- Physical Therapy (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
- Medicine (MD)
The free event is open to all high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students as well as advisors and parents/guardians! Click here to register.
College Fair of Greater Denver
October 1, 10:00am-12:00pm, Mountain Vista High School
Since 1972 College Fairs of Greater Denver, Inc. has provided high school students and parents an opportunity to meet with college representatives through an annual series of college fair programs and workshops. This organization is comprised of high school counselors and college admissions representatives from the greater Denver area. Each program provides students and parents the opportunity to meet college representatives one-on-one.
Please note: these events are FREE for students and parents to attend. However, we do strongly encourage students to register at StriveFair.com. This eliminates the need for students to fill out a contact card at each table.
Air Force Recruiters @ CECCR
October 5, Cafeteria
Navy Recruiters @ CECCR
October 10 and 26, Cafeteria
Roadtrip Nation: Colorado
October 16 - Deadline to Apply
This upcoming spring, fueled by the Daniels Fund, Wend Collective, and Strada Education Network, we’re helping a team of young people explore career opportunities in Colorado...for free! If you’re especially hoping to find a career in health care, the skilled trades, STEM, agriculture, or natural resources and energy, we’re looking for you! We want to give you a hands-on look at how people like you are using their talents and interests to find fulfilling and meaningful careers right in your home state.
Application Details:
- All travel expenses, plus a daily stipend for personal expenses, are paid for by Roadtrip Nation.
- This trip is currently scheduled for late spring 2023, but the timing may shift as we continue to monitor the situation with COVID-19. We'll work with applicants and communicate about timing as we learn more.
- We want to share your journey with others, so the road trip will be filmed. The resulting documentary may be shown on public television, as well as other relevant video platforms.
- Individuals who are chosen will help plan the trip around their specific interests, areas of study, and career aspirations, so you’ll be working with Roadtrip Nation to research and book interviews with the career role models you’d like to speak with.
Click here to apply or for more information.
Marine Recruiters @ CECCR
November 2 and 7, Cafeteria
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