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CECFC Middle School Newsletter
April 26, 2024
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April 29-May 3: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 1: 2nd Annual Seedling Sale
May 2-3: MAPs Testing
May 8-13: Finals
May 11: Fun Run
May 14: 2nd Semester Ends - Half Day Middle School Only
May 15: 8th Grade Promotion 4:30pm at the High School
**Information Sessions for Open Enrollment:
May 1: 9:00am - 10:00am
May 8: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
May 15: 10:00am - 11:00am
May 22: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
May 30: 10:00am - 11:00am
Refer a family and you could receive $100 gift certificate for every new student who enrolls! For details check out our Refer-A-Friend Program.
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We are excited to announce that the time has come for our 8th grade Promotion Ceremony! During the last week of school, your student will receive Promotion invitations from their Elevate teacher.
Each student is allowed to bring two adults along with their siblings. Please reach out to Lori King at lori.king@coloradoearlycolleges with any questions. Congratulations, parents! You deserve it!
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End of Year MAPs testing is May 2nd and 3rd! This is the benchmark testing that we do 3 times a year to see individual student growth in Mathematics and Language Arts. These tests help us place students in classes for the Fall, so all students are required to take them and should try their best to ensure correct placement. There will still be regular classes on these days after morning testing so come rested and ready for a full day of school. If you have questions please email, rachel.page@coloradoearlycolleges.org
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IMPORTANT FINALS 5/8 - 5/13! | |
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Finals are coming soon, May 8-13th! It is important that students are attending school so that they do not miss these last vital grades to finish the 23/24 school year strong! If your student will be absent during any of those days, please reach out to teachers to arrange a make-up time.
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Half day, dismissal at noon on May 14. Middle School only.
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INPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION! | |
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Hello CEC families, we have had several incidents of near head on collisions with entering and exiting our parking lot. Please remember to exit through the back of CEC when leaving the parking lot. Thank you and we appreciate your cooperation!
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TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK 4/29-5/3 | |
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We are excited for all the opportunities we have to celebrate the team at CECMS who educate and care for our children every day. This year we're asking for donations of snacks for the teachers to have throughout the week (some may last them through finals!) Please sign up on the Sign-up Genius below.
The SAC has arranged for a coffee truck on Friday, and we'd love to have donuts for our fabulous staff, as well! This is also on the Sign-up Genius but is specifically for Friday 5/3.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48ADA92AA3FB6-49061633-staffteacher
Thank you, caregivers, for everything you've done to take care of the staff at CECMS this year!
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Or would you prefer to give a gift instead? | |
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is April 29 - May 3, and we invite you to join us in honoring the hard work and dedication of our educators and support staff by making a gift! Your contribution will help us provide tokens of gratitude and recognition to those who tirelessly nurture and support our students every day. Your gift will enable us to provide heartfelt gestures of appreciation, reminding our educators and staff that their hard work is valued and cherished.
To make a gift, scan the QR code or click here.
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We are excited to invite you to join us for the CEC Spring Fun Run on May 11th! This event promises to be a fun and energizing way to spend time with your family, while also supporting a great cause. This fundraising event will provide scholarships for students who wish to attend our out-of-state field trips next year! To register, there is a fee of $35 per family, and students and teachers run for free. Plus, one Youth Size L T-shirt is included with registration. If you would like to purchase additional T-shirts for your student, they are available for $15, but please note that they are specific to grade level and availability is limited, so it's first come, first served. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have fun and support our school community. https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/give/give-to-cecfc/cecfcms-fun-run/ | |
Congratulations to our Chamber of Commerce Civics Bee participants Majeed Issa and Vera Chadwick, and to our first-place winner, Abigail Dart! Abigail will compete in the state civics bee in Pueblo on May 17. Way to go! | |
Ms. Lerner, Mr. Buchanan, and Ms. Martinez celebrated Earth Day with our 6th and 7th-grade student volunteers. These fabulous volunteers picked up trash at Meadows Park (and yes, they wore gloves!). The students really enjoyed themselves and even asked to do it more often. We are so proud of our students for sacrificing their lunch and recess to take care of our community! | |
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Mark your calendars! CECFC Farm to School's 2nd Annual Seedling Sale is coming up! This year our students are seeding a variety of vegetable starts, including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and herbs!
You can pre-order your seedlings starting May 1st via our online reservation form (link to come) or in person at CECFC's end of year band (May 2nd) or choir (May 7th) concerts. Seedlings will be ready for pick up on Thursday, May 16th at our Farm to School Summer Kickoff! Questions? Please contact Kristin Maxwell.
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GARDENERS NEEDED - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY | |
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Like vegetable gardening? Come get your hands in the soil this summer and help CECFC tend our Farm to School gardens! We are looking for parent and student volunteers to help weed, harvest, and pack produce, as well as to staff our stand at the Fort Collins farmer's market.
Contact Kristin Maxwell at Kristin.maxwell@coloradoearlycolleges.org for more information and to get connected with our volunteer screening process before May 17th.
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CONGRATUALTIONS! YEARBOOK 23-24 | |
Congratulations to your yearbook staff - Kyra, Neva, Lincoln, Sophia, Amiah, and Adriana - for receiving the bronze level recognition in the National Yearbook Program of Excellence! Your yearbook staff worked tirelessly to produce this year's book. There are still 29 books left! Head over to Jostens.com to order yours so you will receive it in time for the last day of school. | |
The yearbook is finished and only a limited number of extra copies were ordered. We expect to be sold out by yearbook distribution. BUY NOW while supplies last at Jostens.com. If you have already bought a book, thank you! | |
FROM THE DESK OF MS. LERNER | |
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This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World.” In a world that is constantly evolving, it can be overwhelming to navigate the various challenges and changes around us. The pressures of work and relationships along with societal factors like politics, the economy, and other social issues can significantly impact our mental well-being, sometimes even more than we realize. While discussions around mental health have become more common, it can be hard to know “Where to Start” when these pressures impact your daily life — what do you do when you think you might be experiencing signs and symptoms of a mental health condition?
Let’s work on this together! Facts to consider:
- Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, impacting individuals, families, and communities across Northern Colorado.
- One in five American adults experiences a mental health condition each year, and everyone faces challenges in life that can impact mental health.
- Despite its prevalence, mental health remains shrouded in stigma, preventing many from seeking help.
- Early intervention and access to quality care are crucial for managing mental health conditions and improving quality of life.
- May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote mental health resources.
I encourage you all to:
- Educate yourselves and others about mental health conditions, treatment options, and available resources.
- Challenge stigma by speaking respectfully and inclusively about mental health.
- Seek help if you or a loved one struggles with mental health and encourage others to do the same.
- Support organizations that provide mental health services and advocacy.
- Create safe and supportive environments for open conversations about mental health.
Together we can create a community where everyone feels empowered to prioritize their mental well-being and seek help when needed.
| As always, reach out if you need to connect with Ms. Lerner about your student, resources or concerns. | |
In addition, Ms. Lerner is the McKinney Vento Liaison. Please see below for more information about that program. | |
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Another year of competitive robotics is upon us, and we would like to share a link that has been created for donations to the program for this season: CECFC Robotics Program Fund, Colorado Early Colleges
Please feel free to share this link with anyone you may think is interested in donating.
Thank you so much for your consideration, and feel free to contact head coach Mr. Englar Charles.Englar@coloradoearlycolleges.org if you have any questions! Go Wolves!"
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CEC Fort Collins Middle School Robotics is proudly sponsored by Fort Collins Utilities.
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2023-24 SAC Committee
➢CECFC Leadership Team Member: Dee Dee Vicino
➢Chair: Jessica Spears
➢Co-Chair: Ade Lau
➢Secretary: Valerie Schultz
➢Treasurer: Nada Elmagbari
➢Appreciation Committee Chair: Brandy Simmers
➢CECFC School Representatives: Amy Kamin, Chris Vick
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Please continue to remind your students to check lost and found. We have many water bottles, lunch boxes, jackets, and other important miscellaneous items. Thank you!
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A MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE | |
Students are NOT allowed to bring medication to school unless they have completed a Medication Authorization Form. Please contact Ms. Martinez at lyniah.lester-martinez@coloradoearlycolleges.org if your child needs to take medication during school hours. | | |
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Happy New Year! Here are some friendly reminders about illnesses and absences. Let’s have a healthy spring semester!!
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Illnesses: Please DO NOT SEND students to school if they are ill.
- Contact Attendance with details if your student is out due to illness.
- Students must stay home for at least 24 hours after a fever has resolved without fever reducing medications to lower the fever.
- Students must stay home for at least 24 hours after vomiting and/or diarrhea without medication to reduce those symptoms.
- If your student has missed [5 consecutive days] or [7 days in a two-week period] due to illness, please provide medical documentation for these absences to be excused.
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· COVID-19: If your student is diagnosed with COVID-19, they should remain home from school for 5 full days since symptom onset or positive test. Your student should return only after symptoms have resolved. Masking is recommended for days 6 through 10.
Contact Info:
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IMMUNIZATION RATES FOR MMR 22-23 | |
How’s our school doing on vaccinations? Annually, schools must report immunization and exemption numbers (not student names) to the state health department. Here are the school's immunization rates from the 2022-23 school year for MMR. | |
DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A PRESCHOOL ON SITE? | |
Key Explorers offers a 10% discount for CEC families! | |
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? | |
Please contact Mrs. King at lori.king@coloradoearlycolleges.org if you are interested in volunteer opportunities. We need classroom volunteers, cafeteria volunteers, volunteers for field trips and off campus events, and more! Research shows that parents have a major influence on their child's achievement, and volunteering at school is a great way for parents to positively impact student achievement. | |
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Tell your friends and families that enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is still open and you could receive $100 gift certificate for every new student who enrolls!
For details check out our Refer-A-Friend here.
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SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL WITH KING SOOPERS | |
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Log into your account at www.KingSoopers.com
- Go to Community Rewards
- Search Colorado Early Colleges (EG422)
- Click Blue Enroll Button
Thank you for your continued support!!
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INFINITE CAMPUS (IC) MOBILE APP | |
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Parents, Guardians and 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 and/or Student App today to stay connected!
For more information, click the button below.
| If at any time you are having problems with Infinite Campus and/or Teams, please contact our support team at: support@coloradoearlycolleges.org or click the link for support information: https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/support/ | |
2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR | |
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR | |
2023-2024 STUDENT & FAMILY HANDBOOK | | |
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Welcome new and returning CEC Families! Please take a moment to read our MS Student and Family Handbook to familiarize yourself with our school policies.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (970) 893-4549 and we will be happy to assist you.
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CECFC MS Main Line: (970)893-4549
Attendance: (970) 682-2007
Attendance Email: fcmsattendance@coloradoearlycolleges.org
Address: 4512 McMurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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