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Important Dates
Monday, Nov 21 - Friday, Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Break
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Thanksgiving Resources for Families | |
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While the holidays are often a time for friends and family, we recognize that they can also be stressful. Although some people look forward to an extended break, others may struggle with a lack of structure, and while some people look forward to opportunities "to let loose," others may experience difficulty maintaining their recovery or with pressure from peers.
If you are concerned that your student may be experiencing changes in their mood or experiencing suicidal behaviors or thoughts, please remember to:
- Stay with the student until you are sure they are safe.
- If there is an immediate threat to your student or other students, call 911.
Click here to access our local guide for food, housing, and health resources.
Local Immediate Crisis Resources
- Colorado Crisis Services Line, 1-844-493-TALK (8255): This 24/7 toll-free hotline is available 365 days a year for anyone affected by a mental health, substance use or emotional crisis. All calls are connected to a mental health professional that will provide immediate support and connections to further resources.
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Crisis Text Service: Anyone can text the word TALK to 38255 anytime, from anywhere in Colorado about any type of crisis. This feature is available 24/7. Visit Home - Colorado Crisis Services for more information.
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Colorado Crisis Walk-In Locations: Walk-in crisis service locations are open 24/7 and offer confidential, in-person crisis support, information and referrals to anyone who needs it. Walk-in locations can be found on the Colorado Crisis Services website at ColoradoCrisisServices.org.
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Crisis Chat Service: On ColoradoCrisisServices.org, individuals can chat with specialists for online emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide assessments. This feature is available from 4 p.m. to midnight, seven days a week.
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Safe2Tell: Call 877-542-7233, text S2T to 274637, download Safe2Tell app, or visit S2T CO | Make a Call. Make a Difference (safe2tell.org)
- (National) Suicide/Crisis Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Free Mental Health Support
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I Matter Campaign offers three free mental health sessions to children in Colorado. Anyone between 12 and 18 can go to the I Matter state website to take a short survey to assess their needs. If the results show they need help, the site will connect them to a provider for a 45-minute appointment in the next two weeks.
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Spark the Change is a FREE resource that connects licensed, volunteer clinicians to students and communities in need of mental health response. Referees can get up to 10 sessions for free, as well as pertinent resources.
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Second Wind Fund is a FREE resource that connects licensed, volunteer clinicians to students at risk for suicide and in need of mental health response. Referees can get up to 12 sessions for free in person or through telehealth, as well as pertinent resources.
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Mental Health Colorado offers FREE screening tools in English and Spanish for people concerned that the mental health symptoms they are experiencing may be impacting their wellbeing.
Additional Resources
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Hello students! This month during our November assembly after break (11/30), we will be hosting a talent showcase! There are limited places for our upcoming talent showcase during our assembly. Sign-ups and regulations are posted on the stage. These include:
- Talent can be any type of amateur entertainment (singers, dancers, spoken word, instruments)
- All entries must be signed up by 11/30, soundtracks must be included in sign-up so they can be pre-approved.
- Colorado Early colleges has the right to not allow any act that does not fit into a school atmosphere
- The talent show will provide stage, electricity, and microphone for performance (make sure songs or needed materials are communicated to student council or on sign-up sheet)
- Each act will be limited to 2 minutes including entrance and exit
The assembly will include important announcements on upcoming events.
Questions?
Contact lianna.kim@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Student Council will be hosting a holiday and winter Door Decorating to increase school and holiday spirit! Door decorating will be taking place after school from 3:20-4:00 on November 30th and December 1st, after Thanksgiving break. Sign-up sheets will be posted next to each individual door. You may sign up in groups of up to four.
• We will provide some supplies, but we encourage you to bring your own supplies and donate supplies as well.
• There will be a limit on the number of students decorating each door, so make sure you sign up now!
Gather your friends and decorate a door as a team, just don’t forget to sign up! There will be prizes for the best door decorated!
Questions?
Contact lianna.kim@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Send Pictures to Yearbook | |
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**Students need to complete their advising meeting in order to create their class schedule for Spring! If you have not scheduled your appointment, please do so ASAP.**
Advising season is HERE! It is open to all students. The Advising meeting is an important component of the Colorado Early College model as the time helps to ensure your student is on track for graduation and working towards appropriate post-secondary goals.
We look forward to meeting with students and parents to talk about each student's:
- Progress,
- Interests,
- Grades and attendance,
- Goals, and
- Plans for the future!
We meet with every student and parent/guardian ( at least 1 MUST be present) to complete the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP). See below for more details regarding the meeting and scheduling.
Be sure to schedule your appointment as soon as possible, as options will fill quickly. Appointments are set up on a first come first served basis. **All course plans are subject to change based on staffing, availability, student grades and Accuplacer scores. Every student MUST have an advising meeting to receive a schedule for Spring semester.
Start For Advising: October 24th
End: December 6th
Please schedule with your Alphabetically assigned Advisor:
If your advisor does NOT have the desired appointment available, please chose another time, or day, with your assigned advisor. Please DO NOT edit the appointment time frame. If you have scheduling concerns, please contact your Advisor directly to discuss scheduling options.
Questions?
Contact your advisor.
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Join the Colorado Department of Higher Ed at the #FAFSA Block Party on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event will feature FAFSA/CASFA support, a resource fair, onsite scholarship & gift card drawings, snacks, and Thanksgiving food boxes for those in need. Sign up for a FAFSA appointment: http://ow.ly/grsG50LCTju
Questions?
Contact your advisor.
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Shadow Day Student Volunteers | |
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We are planning to host Shadow Days in the Spring semester! Shadow Days are days when future students come to campus and are assigned a current student host. The host will give the future student a tour, answer questions, and have them attend their classes and lunch with them. We are looking for students that are kind, welcoming, and passing their classes.
Please fill out this form if you are interested in hosting a shadow student.
https://forms.office.com/r/CyjS6mxezC
Questions?
Contact your jessica.connelly@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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NHS is doing a coat drive between 11/14 and 12/13. There will be a box decorated in wrapping paper placed in the cafeteria. Please bring any unneeded coats you have at home and donate them before the end of the semester. We will be donating the coats to the Help and Hope Center this winter season!
Questions?
Contact melissa.neihart@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Monetary Donations
Did you know that you can donate directly to support the Parent Group's efforts? They have been so kind in arranging lunches and coffee for staff on professional development days. If you'd like to support them donate here: https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/ceccr-parent-group/
Gift Card Donations
Next, the Parent Volunteer Committee is looking for donations of Sam's gift cards in order to celebrate the staff and students in November and December. Any amount would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off in the office to Mrs.Bilstone or emailed to ceccrparents@gmail.com. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Questions?
Contact ceccrparents@gmail.com.
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Europe Trip Silent Auction | |
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Please join us for an evening of community spirit by attending a silent auction hosted by the students partaking in the 2023 Europe Trip. Your attendance and participation will greatly impact many students’ ability to pay for this trip with confidence. The silent auction will be hosted on Friday, December 2nd at the CEC Inverness campus in the Geneva Conference Room. It will take place at 6:00pm and light refreshments will be provided. There will not be an entrance fee.
Address: 321 Inverness Dr S, Englewood, CO 80112
Questions?
Contact jaycee.desimone@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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CEC is excited to launch our official Alumni Association! Check out our CEC Alumni Association page on LinkedIn and Instagram (@cec_alumni) where graduates can connect, network, and engage. We are actively seeking Class Ambassadors from all graduating classes who would like to be involved in building the CEC Alumni Association and connecting with classmates. For more information, please contact Jennifer Malenky, Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships, jennifer.malenky@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
Questions?
Contact jennifer.malenky@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Tutoring in the Academic Success Center | |
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Scholarship List
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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Volunteer: Town of Parker Turkey Day 5K
November 24, Parker Rec Center
Set up, help on the course, and clean up. Sign up to volunteer: www.volunteerparker.org.
ACC CTE Virtual Info Night
December 6, Virtual
Want to know more about CE & CTE options through ACC before choosing classes? Attend ACC's virtual info night! RSVP here
Volunteer: Town of Parker Milk and Cookies with Santa
December 11, Parker Field House
Set up and clean up. Sign up to volunteer: www.volunteerparker.org.
2023 Colorado High School Songwriter Competition
February 3 - Deadline to Apply
Know any talented high school songwriters? The CU Denver College of Arts & Media is hosting the Colorado High School Songwriting Competition again. Students can just submit a video of them playing their song to apply. The application deadline is February 3rd.
Complete info and the application link here!
Professional Digital Portfolio!
Students can build a professional digital portfolio through Tallo, an online platform that connects high school and college students to jobs, internships, scholarships and colleges. Major companies recruit from this platform for highly competitive internships through Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Wal-Mart and more.
Go to https://tallo.com/talent/ to learn more!
Join the Advisory Board for the Born This Way Foundation!
Born This Way Foundation is excited to announce their search for the next class of Advisors, and they are honored to invite YOU! Go here to find out more information.
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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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Refer Your Friends!
If your friend enrolls in a CEC school for 2023-2024, you may be eligible to receive $100! Click here to learn more.
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