Character Trait: Character Someone with good character believes they should make good choices and shows over time that they almost always make choices that are honest, respectful, fair, caring and responsible.

From Head of School, Lacey Scadden

As we have been settling into the news that our school is closing at the end of the school year, we have been actively trying to process emotions with students. Last week our school counselor Dr. Sinclair did a lesson on emotions in Elevate. This week we had the McMurry principal Mr. Holt over at recess to meet the kids and talk about next year. We are trying to create a safe environment for students to settle into the news so we can finish the year strong. If you have not yet had a chance to visit the other CEC schools, there is still time to tour. Click here for the Fort Collins location with Mr. Holt or the Windsor location with Mrs. Smith Click here. We are here for you too! If you would like to talk about next year with me please feel free to email, call, or set up an appointment. I am here to help make the transition for our families go smoothly.  #WolfPackGotYourBack

NO School for the Students Monday-Tuesday February 21-22nd

Click here to read a Letter from Sandi Brown, CEC's Chief Executive Administrator concerning our school closing at the end of our 2022 school year.

Important Dates Thur., Feb. 17- SAC Meeting 6:00-7:30 Mon.-Tue., Feb. 21-22nd- Presidents Day Break, NO SCHOOL Mon. or Tue. Mon., March 14-18- Spring Break, NO SCHOOL Fri., April 22- 5 pm School Play "Robin Hood and the Unnecessary Rescue". Thur., May 12- 5 pm 8th grade promotions at CECFC HS Auditorium

Below The Surface Campaign This awareness effort run by the Colorado Department of Human Services aims to help teens connect to and get support from Colorado Crisis Services by texting “TALK” to 38255. The line allows anyone to text 24/7 with a trained counselor on a personal, free, confidential line. Below the Surface was created by youth for youth who feel pressured to appear as if everything is fine, but just “below the surface” struggle with feelings of isolation, stress, anxiety, and depression related to studies, drugs, alcohol, and relationships. The messaging tries to reassure young adults that it’s OK to ask for help, no one dealing with a mental health or substance use challenge is alone, and regardless of how big or small the challenge is, there is a trustworthy resource to turn to. Colorado Crisis Services is recruiting youth and trusted adults to share Below the Surface in their communities. Click here to learn how to get involved in the Below the Surface youth leadership program, access assets for publishing to your social media feeds, and to order or download free campaign materials.

From the health desk of Mrs. LeFevre Please contact the Attendance line in the morning if your student will be absent and also if leaving early for whatever reason. 970-666-4032

From the desk of Mrs. Johnson 6th Grade: We will be learning how to write a 5 paragraph essay in MLA format in conjunction with Social Studies! Students have the opportunity to choose an ancient civilization to dive into further research. This week is focused on types of sources, and how to find reliable sources. The paper will be due on March 11. 7th Grade: We are analyzing the novel Call of the Wild in class. Students are expected to submit their 5 paragraph essay for English and Social Studies on March 11, though we will have minimal English class time to work on it. 8th Grade: We are analyzing how characters help develop ideas in the play "12 Angry Men." We will be looking at themes of prejudice, justice, and the idea of "reasonable doubt." Everyone: Reading Logs due each Friday! Your student gets 5 Wolf Bucks and a big water bottle sticker for bringing in their reading logs with a parent/guardian signature. Please reach out if you have any questions!

From the desk of Mrs. Bertoni Theater:  I am looking for a few Robin Hood hats and fake leaves to help us build scenery for our newest play "Robin Hood and the Unnecessary Rescue". Art: students are learning to use charcoal and need a kneaded or kneadable eraser. These work best when correcting charcoal errors.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund  HSF College 101 is a FREE, bilingual program, designed to help middle and high school students, and their parents, prepare, plan, and pay for college. HSF subject-matter experts will deliver the content and will be joined by admissions representatives from various universities. Our virtual HSF College 101, will be taking place via Zoom, on Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central/Mountain Time. This is an exciting opportunity that you won’t want to miss! Click here for registration information in Spanish. Click here for registration information in English.

After School Homework Help Click here to complete this form for homework help at CECFC West MS from 3:15-4:00 pm. Our policy for after school is that supervision ends at 3:15 unless your student is signed up for after school homework help. Students that are not signed up will not be allowed in the building after 3:15.

Click here for Tips for Supporting Teens’ Mental Health

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Wolf Store The Friday Wolf store is a time students can spend the Wolf Bucks they earn during the week for demonstrations of Grit, Responsibility, and Respect. We are seeking parent donations to help fund items for the store. Wolf Store Donate page:  Click here

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 CECFC West 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 ·    Report Card (incoming 6-8th graders)

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