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CECFC High School Newsletter
March 3 2023
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Colorado Vex Robotics Competition
High School Championship
Hosted by Kent Denver (KDS) Robotics
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March 3-4th, 2023 @ Kent Denver School (Field House)
4000 East Quincy Avenue
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113
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Students will be representing the CEC Robotics Program at the Colorado Vex Robotics Competition State Championships this Saturday, March 4th. This program is proud to announce that four teams will be competing. These Teams include the following:
99751E - Blue Screws
Members: Safwan Ahmad, Jonathan Burgener, William Deeds, Hays Fyten, Bennett Kidder
This is Blue Screws' 3rd State Championship in High School. They qualified with CEC's first ever Excellence Award while also winning the Robot Skills Champion Award at the same Pikes Peak Tournament. Blue Screws also won the CEC Robotics tournament with their sister team, WacecaW, to keep the trophy home. They will be heading to the US Open Competition in Iowa on March 23rd-25th.
99751F - The Entropotists
Members: Elias "Freshman" Briggs, Alex Faltermier, Tripton Hazlett, Josh Mitchell
This team consists of all Freshmen. This achievement of qualifying for state at a freshmen level is outstanding. They have been improving all year and are excited to participate at the highest level of competition the state of Colorado has to offer. Their double-disc launcher will be one of a kind at state.
99751Y - WacecaW
Members: Vance Hansen, Dietrich Higman, Jeremiah Hirschi, Spencer Lock, Hosea Masih
This is WacecaW's first state competition. They qualified for state at the Pikes Peak tournament with the Design Award. They also helped their sister team, Blue Screws, by winning the CEC Robotics tournament. They will be heading to the US Open Competition in Iowa on March 23rd-25th.
99751Z - C--
Members: Peter Bennett, Isaiah Hocking, Tyler Pennock, Hayden Tallis
This will be C--'s 3rd State appearance at the High School level. They have a Tournament Champion award from the Pike's Peak tournament. They also won the first ever Colorado Vex Robotics Competition League. They will be heading to the US Open Competition in Iowa on March 23rd-25th.
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TEXTBOOK & LAPTOP REIMBURSEMENT | |
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TEXTBOOK & LAPTOP
***REIMBURSEMENT INFORMATION***
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If you are a CECFC student taking an off-campus course and the required textbook is not in our bookstore, we offer a reimbursement program on specific dates at the end of each semester. This offer also applies to REQUIRED online access code fees. If you purchase a book, you will be reimbursed on Buy Back Day (Wednesday, May 10, 2023) ONLY IF you return your book to the CECFC Bookstore.
CEC also offers full time students a ONE TIME, 50% ,up to $250, reimbursement on laptops needed for school work. Part time students receive 50% up to $125. A student is eligible for a laptop reimbursement when they are enrolled in or have passed either ENG1021 or MAT1340 or above.
Textbook reimbursement will first be applied to any outstanding fees and are only available to students with remaining voucher dollars. Please make sure you are logged in to your CEC Student account to access reimbursement forms.
***FORMS ARE NOW OPEN!***
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GRADUATION PLANNING MEETING
Save the date, March 7, 2023, at CECFC HS @ 5:00 pm.
More information to come!
SCHOLARSHIPS
CEC is offering a $2500 President’s Award Scholarship competition to all CECFC high school graduates in the 2022-23 school year! For an overview of the scholarship, click here. To view the complete competition process and/or apply, click here or visit the homepage on the CEC Grad Website at https://www.cubstowolves.com/. Deadline to apply is March 8, 2023.
FINANCIAL AID
Grads and Parents/Guardians: do you need help with financial Aid?
Check out these resources “Financial Aid Toolkit”, FAFSA – Get Your Piece of the Pie!
CLEP AND/OR AP COLLEGE CREDITS
Grads, if you have received CLEP or AP college credit that appears on your college transcript, please send CEC your official college transcript from the institution that awarded the credit. We need to ensure your high school transcript is updated with the information and have an accurate count of all the college credits you have earned. Please send official college transcripts by February 28, 2023, to cecfctsinquires@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Enrollment for the 2023-24 School Year | |
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Enrollment is now open for all new students for the 2023-24 school year. Students currently enrolled at CECFC High School or Middle School in the 2022-23 school year do NOT need to re-enroll; this includes our eighth graders. All currently enrolled students, except for graduates and part-time seniors, will automatically be reenrolled for 2023-24! Eighth grade students transferring into the high school will have an additional step to complete later this semester. More information to come on this.
If you have a new student(s) to enroll, click here or visit https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/enroll/.
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CEC Spotlights
Share what sets CEC apart with your friends and family through our Refer-A-Friend Program and you may be eligible to receive up to $100 for every student you refer! For more information, click here.
- FREE associate degrees, 60+ college credits, and/or industry certifications for all high school students.
- Pays college tuition, fees, and textbooks.
- Smaller class sizes, robust student supports, and highly qualified teachers.
- Full time opportunities and part time opportunities for homeschool and non-public school students.
- FREE tutoring for ALL students throughout the school day.
- Individualized student schedules (HS)
- College and Career advising each semester (HS)
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“School of Distinction” recognition by the Charter School Institute EVERY year from 2016 – 2022.
- Recognized by the Colorado Department of Education and Front Range Community College “FRCC” as the #1 school in CO offering concurrent enrollment (college classes) for the past four years.
- CEC is an accredited location for both FRCC and AMCC, that also includes accredited science labs.
- College partnerships with seven accredited colleges
- World language and upper-level English, math, and science classes taken at the CECFC MS can receive high school credit.
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For more information or to RSVP click on the links below.
High School, click HERE
Middle School, click HERE
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Hello CECFC students and families!
Emails invites for scheduling an advising appointment for the Fall 2023 semester will go out on Wednesday, February 22nd.
Thank you!
Academic & Career Advising Department
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES | |
Denver Scholarship Foundation Opportunities | |
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Calling all high school seniors!
The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Scholarship program is now accepting applications! Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any trade, vocational, or academic 2-year or 4-year program!
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Click on the button below for even more scholarship opportunities! | |
INTRAMURAL SPORTS INFORMATION | |
Intramural Volleyball starting March 21st! | |
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We will assemble teams of CEC students to play organized volleyball games against each other after school.
The dates will be from March 21st to April 28th.
Games will be most Tuesdays/Thursdays, 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Please plan on being available on most Tuesdays/Thursdays after school if you want to play.
If you are unable to join on the first day but would still like to play, you must talk to Mr. Domenicali to reserve a spot. Also feel free to email/message with questions. Chris.domenicali@coloradoearlycolleges.org
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JOIN THE CEC CHESS TEAM!
*Maximum of 30 Students*
Tuesdays 3:15-4:15pm
Room: Middle School 218
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Spring Dates
March: 21, 28
April: 4, 11, 18, 25
May: 2, 9
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COST
Winter Semester: $35
Spring Semester: $40
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CHESSMATES CURRICULUM
Our chess instructors teach lesson plans each week about Openings, Middle Games and Endgames. Players will learn how to think ahead, play smart and beat their parents at chess!
In Chess Team, we work to create an environment where the kids enjoy learning and playing chess, incorporating fun activities, prizes, and time for 1 on 1 chess.
Our Chess Team works for all skill levels.
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REFUND POLICY
Any participant may receive a full refund, minus any processing fees, until after the second class is completed. After the second class there will be no refunds granted, or partial credits given, for any reason. This policy also applies to full-year sign up. The second class is defined as the second class of the year.
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The Reverie Literary Club
will be meeting at a new time!
Come join us on Wednesdays
from 2:50-3:45pm in Room 230!
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Neil's
Music Pick of the Day
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Share In The Magic!
We invite you to join us in sharing the magic with our community in our very first musical theatre production: Beauty and the Beast! With your thoughtful and kind consideration, you can help improve the quality of the production in a variety of ways through the link provided.
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Textiles class is asking for denim or jeans donations. Don't worry if they are stained, ripped or otherwise unable to be used for their original purpose! We will use them for sewing projects and other class uses. | | |
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FREE DANCE LESSONS!
Are you interested in learning how to cha-cha, swing, ballroom and Latin dance?
Starting Tuesday, January 17th, a professional dance instructor will be giving FREE dance lessons after school from 3-4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will be meeting in the music room and both staff and students are encouraged to attend.
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CEC PARENT RESOURCE GROUP & SAC | |
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Everyone is welcome!
No volunteering, no commitment.
Our Parent Resource Group meetings are friendly and casual, a place for parents to meet other CEC families and share stories, ask questions, and find information. Any questions brought up are placed as an agenda item for our SAC (School Accountability Committee) meetings with CEC Leadership.
Research shows that when parents are involved in their children's education, they benefit emotionally, socially, and academically.
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2023 Meetings
Coffee with CEC Leadership has been canceled for Tuesday, March 7th. A new date will be sent out soon.
Tuesday, March 7 at 11am: Smash Burger Spirit Night
Thursday, March 30 at 3:15pm: Parent Resource Group at CECHS
Wednesday, April 19 at 3:15pm: SAC meeting at CECHS.
Grupo de padres en español: La fecha ha cambiado- por determinar
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We all meet regularly to have fun and organize events. Be part of our team! Visit our website or email cecfcsac@gmail.com if you're interested.
Thank you very much, CEC Parents!
-SAC Chairs: Nicole Kidd and Susan Sasson
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Greetings…a few friendly reminders regarding your student’s health:
- First, please DO NOT SEND students to school if they are ill.
- Students must stay home for at least 24 hours after a fever has resolved
- Students must stay home for at least 24 hours after vomiting
- If your student needs to take medications while at school, please contact the health office right away and we will provide you with the medication forms required. The health office CANNOT provide any medications to students without these forms on file and reviewed by the school RN. Do not send medications with your students, the guardian must first meet with the health office.
- Please contact the health office if your student has any health conditions, including but not limited to: asthma, allergies, seizure disorders, diabetes or any other health conditions we should know about. We would like to make sure we have all the health-related information we need to best care for your student while in school.
- We will be conducting free hearing and vision screenings for some students this fall, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nurse Jen (contact below).
- Throughout the year, if you have any health-related questions or concerns please direct them to the health team below.
- If your student is diagnosed with COVID-19, they must remain away from school for 5 full days since symptom onset or positive test. Your student can return to school on day 6 if they wear a mask through day 10. Reach out to the health office for specific dates if needed.
RN Contact Info:
Health Tech Contact Info:
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Annual CDPHE Parent Letter Regarding
MMR Immunization & Exemption Rates
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Just for you!
My name is Ms. Wood and I am the school Social Worker. Please know this link is updated through the year but provides resources in our community as well as tips to help students and parents.
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Please take some time to practice self care.
Even the little things make a big difference!
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The Innolab Needs Your 2 Liter Bottles! | |
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The Innolab is prototyping machines and modifying a 3D printer to make recycled filament out of 2 liter soda bottles (#1 Plastic), and we need raw material!
We will gratefully accept empty, rinsed 2 liter cylindrical soda bottles made from #1 Plastic. We can accept smaller containers as well, but straight-sided bottles work the best with our machines so far. A donation container will be placed outside the Innolab entrance.
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CECFC Middle and High Schools are looking for outstanding individuals for multiple positions! Looking to enrich your community by providing students the tools necessary for success? Visit our job listings here to get started! | |
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CEC Food Services Department is seeking volunteers
during lunch service hours!
We are looking for service-minded people who love interacting with kids and have a flexible day schedule. Part time paid positions available.
Please email foodservices@coloradoearlycolleges.org or call 970-841-1050 with further interest. You can also reach out directly to Austin Kowalczyk, Director of Food Services at 720-505-4010 ext. 22997
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Click here for instructions to accessing Xello,
our career exploration platform!
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2023 Colorado Boys & Girls State Programs
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What is Colorado Boys State? It is a six-day summer leadership and citizenship program for high school juniors and carries the same weight on a college resume as earning the distinction of Eagle Scout. It is a non-partisan state and local government educational program designed to develop and encourage responsible citizenship through a ‘learn-by-doing’ format.
Who may apply: Fort Collins high school male students completing their junior year in May 2023
Program Dates: Sunday, June 4, 2023, to Saturday, June 10, 2023
Where: Northeast Junior College Campus in Sterling, CO
Cost: None. Tuition, room & board for program is paid by the Fort Collins American Legion Post #4
Information can also be found on the website for Colorado Boys State at: www.colegionboysstate.org
For girls in 11th grade or parents interested in the Girls State Program: please contact Mike Strand at mikestrand@earthlink.net for referral to the Girls State program chair.
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Standard Response Protocols
Please see the attached letter from our Director of Campus Culture regarding the standard response protocols we follow at CECFC.
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Student photos from August & October 2022 are here!
Please contact Mr. Burkey at the Bookstore to see if your student's photos are available.
fortcollinsbookstore@coloradoearlycolleges.org
or at (970) 377-0044 ext. 10158
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Parents/Guardians:
If you're currently experiencing any ordering issues, contact Lifetouch Customer Service:
- Lorene - Customer Service: (303) 565-5203
- Lifetouch General Customer Service: (800) 736-5473
- Customer Service Email: colorado@lifetouch.com
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Infinite Campus "IC" Mobile App
Parents/Guardians & Students: did you know IC is not only on the web but there is a mobile app as well? You can check attendance, grades, assignments, set notifications,
and so much more! Download the Infinite Campus Parent or Student App today to stay connected!
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SHOW OFF YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT! | |
Order your Wolf Wear here today! | | | | |
