Friday, March 24th, 2023

Important Dates

Opt-out Forms for PSAT/SAT Due - March 31st

Spring Musical: Crazy For You - April 14th and 15th

PSAT/SAT DATES LISTED IN THE STANDARDIZED TESTING SECTION OF NEWSLETTER

Deadline to Withdraw from ACC College Courses - April 25th

MAPS Testing - April 25th-28th

Accuplacer Testing - May 1st-5th

Teacher Appreciation Week - May 8th-12th

Announcement on School Safety

CECP community:

Following the tragedy that occurred this week at Denver East High School, I wanted to take a moment to comment on the safety and security protocols at CEC Parker. In addition to locked and alarmed doors, camera surveillance systems, and Raptor Visitor Management Systems, CEC staff members have been trained in the Standard Response Protocols, threat assessment processes/procedures, and CPI training. CECP conducts regular drills to prepare itself for any situation. Below is a family handout for the Standard Response Protocol, please take a moment to review it and discuss it with your student.

These tragic events also increase anxiety and feelings of stress, helplessness, and insecurity in students. Please know we are here to support you and your student. CECP’s mental health team is available to all students in room 300 (Zen Den), by Teams chat with Ms. Watton, or by email (Hollyanne.watton@coloradoearlycolleges.org) for parents looking to reach out about their student. All can reach out to me or Mrs. Pratt if they would like to discuss further CECP’s safety and security protocols.

CECP takes the safety of our students and staff very seriously and will continue to be diligent in all our safety and security practices and procedures as every effort is made to help ensure a safe, positive learning environment for everyone.

SRP Parent Handout English

SRP Parent Handout Spanish

Sincerely,

CECP Performance with Distinction Recipient from CSI

Congratulations to the eleven CSI schools that earned the “Performance with Distinction” rating for the 2021-2022 school year! Schools that receive this rating rank in the top 25% of all schools in Colorado with reportable academic data and have demonstrated strong financial and organizational performance as well. CECP is so proud to be one of the eleven!

Standardized Testing

STATE TESTING IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING, SO GET READY!

9^th graders will take the PSAT 8/9 and 11th graders will take the SAT on the same day: Wednesday, April 12.

10th graders will take the PSAT 10 on Thursday, April 13.

11th graders will later take the CMAS 11^th Grade Science test on Friday, April 21. 

Testing on all days will start at 7:45 AM.



**If you choose to OPT-OUT your student from one or all of this year's state testing, please see the attached letter and form. We need the student OPT-OUT form back asap, so please make sure to return that by Friday, March 31st.

Want to learn more about the PSAT/SAT before making the decision to opt-out? Please refer to the documents below to make an informed decision.

Letter to Parents

PSAT/SAT Information/Facts Sheet in English

PSAT/SAT Information/Facts Sheet in Spanish

Opt-Out Form

Student Data Consent Form

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

This calendar will be linked in the "Helpful Links" section of the newsletter following this announcement.

Fall 2023 Course Catalog

The Fall 2023 Course Catalog and New Course List is officially live! Please consult the attached documents and reach out to your advisor if you have any questions.

Fall 2023 Course Catalog

New Course List Fall 2023

Spring Advising Season

Spring Advising has returned!

Meetings with CECP's advisors will open up on March 22nd, but you can sign up for an appointment with your student's advisor now.

Please schedule with your assigned advisor for a time that works best for you and your student. At your advising meeting, you and your advisor will plan your next semester's schedule, review your Individual Academic & Career Plan (ICAP), discuss any current academic needs, and celebrate your successes. Please reach out to your advisor if your parent cannot make the meeting or would prefer to join virtually. We look forward to meeting with you soon!

*Mrs. Nordgren's students will note she is offering virtual-only appointments on Mondays and Fridays and in-person appointments on Tues, Weds, and Thurs.

·       Mrs. Alvey's Advising Calendar

·       Mr. Markway's Advising Calendar

·       Mrs. Nordgren's VIRTUAL Advising calendar

·       Mrs. Nordgren's IN-PERSON Advising Calendar

·       Mrs. Shelton's Advising Calendar

Students planning to transfer next year to CEC Inverness or CEC Castle Rock do not need to schedule an Advising appointment at CEC Parker. Please follow this link to complete the CECDC Campus Choice Form and reach out to the intended campus for Advising instructions.

Questions?

Contact your advisor.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up in May!

The CEC marketing team would like to put together a video of what our parents, students, and teachers appreciate about CEC teachers. Even teachers can appreciate their fellow teachers! We are asking for video submissions of you saying what you appreciate about teachers. We are combining your clips into one video, so please keep it brief at 10-20 seconds max.

Please send your submissions to marketing@coloradoearlycolleges.org with the subject line “Teach Week.” In emailing us a video submission, you are giving CEC permission to use it on their website and/or social media. The submission deadline is April 7.

Safe2Tell Student Ambassador Opportunity

Student Ambassador Job Description:



Ambassadors will serve as positive role models for their peers, share Safe2Tell resources with their schools, and help the program relate to students through engaging in creative promotional, marketing, and thought-leading projects. As an example, students may engage in surveying schools and data analysis, present to peers/community members about Safe2Tell, or help us discuss and evaluate ways to change our work to meet youth where they are.

Link to application: https://safe2tell.org/ambassador-application/

Parents' Voice Survey

CECP and CEC Network would like to ask you to complete the Parent's Voice Survey. As the 2022-23 school year comes to a close, CEC would like your feedback and observations regarding this past school year. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below. Thank you for being part of the CEC community. Please complete this survey by March 31, 2023.

English - https://forms.office.com/r/CSYpYc9xP1

Spanish - https://forms.office.com/r/DJjJb4fe20

Staff Chili Cook-off Sign Up (Parent Donations Needed)

WANTED--Hot or Mild!  On Thursday, March 30th, CECP staff is pitting chili against chili for the bragging rights to CECP's Chili King or Queen.

The Parent Group at CECP is reaching out to ask parents if they would like to donate any toppings, sides, or drinks to supply for this Staff Chili Cook-off. Please head here to sign up-- the CECP Community certainly appreciates it.

Student Shoutouts

Has your student accomplished something outside of school or in relation to school? CECP would like celebrate what our students accomplish. Please share what your student is accomplishing, tell us a bit about it, share a picture, and send it to Mary Bain, mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org. 

Spring Musical Theatre Tickets

CECDC's Spring Musical will be Crazy for You!!! There will be one show on April 14th (7 PM) and two shows on April 15th (2 PM and 7 PM).

If you wish to purchase tickets, please head here.

If you would like to advertise in the program, please reach out to Tara Hedberg (tara.hedberg@coloradoearlycolleges.org).

Yearbook Sale

Yearbooks are now on sale! Order early before the yearbook sells out!

Use the link to order your yearbook today: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01127201

Seniors! Upload your senior portrait as soon as you receive it! Use this link: https://images.jostens.com/0IzOvXjrladfrI3Mjt8lofA

Click here for info on Senior Ads.

CEC Parker Students! Want to make sure you and your friends make it into the yearbook? Start uploading your photos. We need photos of summer activities, sports, interests, school clubs, and any other activity. Use this link to upload your photos: https://images.jostens.com/0IzOvXjrladfrI3Mjt8lofA

Questions?

Contact jane.ono@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

College/Career Opportunities

The Advanced Manufacturing Career Exploration Event

The Advanced Manufacturing Career Exploration Event will be held at the Colorado School of Mines on Monday, April 10th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Event is free and is open to all high school and college students. Click HERE for more information and how to register! 

Global Teen Police Academy

Are you interested in law enforcement? Are you between the ages of 14 – 17?

Check out the Global Teen Police Academy! It’s the perfect chance for teens who are interested in law enforcement to learn from Aurora PD officers on what it’s all about. Applicants do not have to be from Aurora. Students will learn about 911 communications, criminal law, investigations and more. Applications are accepted up until the last Monday before the class starts.

Sessions:

• June 12-23 (graduation on June 24)
• July 10 – 21 (graduation on July 22)

Each session has morning and afternoon class times to choose from. Check out the link for more information.

Women in Construction Management Summer Institute

Check out the amazing summer (June 6-10) opportunity for students who identify as Female (ages 15-18) at CSU-Ft. Collins. Please see the attached flyer for more information about the event and check out the job outlook for Construction Management below! Priority deadline is March 15th.

Note the Labor Market Info for Construction Managers currently:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/construction-managers.htm

$90k+ per year for Construction Managers…

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Head 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!

Scholarship List

Scholarship List

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP

Horatio Alger Scholarship awards students up to $2500 to pursue a career certification or technical education at an accredited non-profit institution. Apply HERE.

The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges offers many scholarship opportunities for students attending or planning to attend any of the 13 Colorado Community College System colleges each academic year. Simply complete the 2023-2024 Foundation Scholarship Common Application. With this one scholarship application, you will automatically qualify and be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible. Applications are due by April 16th.

FOR FORMER OR CURRENT FOSTER YOUTH, THE FORWARD STEPS SCHOLARSHIP IS FOR YOU

The Forward Steps Guardian Scholars program supports Colorado current and former foster youth as they pursue a postsecondary education. Our program provides financial, social and life-skills support to foster youth who are currently enrolled, or will be enrolled, in an associate, bachelor, trade or certificate program. Guardian Scholars will receive financial support each semester tailored to their particular circumstances including: (1) a $500 baseline stipend split between the beginning and end of each semester and (2) up to $2,500 in additional support to cover emergency/urgent needs, housing, and childcare expenses as needed on a case-by-case basis, dependent on available funding. All financial support goes directly to the scholar.

Please refer to the following documents for more information:

Forward Steps Scholarship Application

For Students: Forward Steps Informational Flyer

Click here to access the full list of scholarships.

• Kit Faragher Memorial Scholarship (deadline is April 21st)
• Vitalant Blood Donation Drive 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:

• https://denverfoundation.academicworks.com/
• https://denverscholarship.org/students/scholarships/high-school-scholarships/
• https://www.collegegreenlight.com
• https://www.raise.me/
• https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
• https://mydocumentedlife.org/category/undergradscholarships/

Now Hiring: Multiple Positions

CECP is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who have a passion for education to come work at our school. Below are some positions that we currently have listed:

HEALTH TECH

If you are or know if someone looking for a job, we have need of a Health Tech for our Parker campus. Follow this link - Health Tech Job Position Application/Description.

FOOD SERVICES TEAM MEMBER

If you are or know if someone looking for a job, we have need of a Health Tech for our Parker campus. Follow this link - Food Services Team Member Job Position Application/Description.

SITE IT/TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR

If you are or know if someone looking for a job, we have need of a Health Tech for our Parker campus. Follow this link - Site Technology Coordinator (paycomonline.net)



Questions?

Contact keshia.medellin@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Refer Your Friends!

If your friend enrolls in a CEC school for 2023-2024, you may be eligible to receive $100! Click here for more details and to complete the form.