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CECFC Middle School Newsletter
November 11th, 2022
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Our student spotlight for this week is Sam P. in the 6th grade! Congratulations, Sam!
A few of Sam's favorite things:
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Favorite subject: Math
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Favorite book: Geronimo Stilton
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Favorite hobby: Football
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Wants to be: a Police Officer
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Favorite food: there's too many... pizza!
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Where to travel to right now: Monroe, Louisiana
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"SNOW BALL" DANCE NEXT FRIDAY!! | |
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Our "Snow Ball" Middle School Winter Dance is next Friday, November 18th, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm! It will be held right here in our MS cafeteria. It's time to put on your dancing shoes and come out for a night of fun, food, and dance with your friends!
This dance is for our McMurry Middle School students only.
No outside guests allowed.
Tickets are on sale now for $7 each and can be purchased during lunch or after school from Mrs. Cable in the front office. Cash only please.
The last day to purchase tickets is Thursday, November 17th!
Tickets will NOT be sold at the dance.
Dress code for the dance still applies. Strappy dresses are okay, but strapless is not. Cutouts in dresses are also not allowed except for high back cutouts. Shorts and skirts must reach fingertips. Bellies cannot be showing. If you are unsure of your outfit, please see a staff member.
Parents, we need your help to make this dance successful! Please consider signing up to donate food and/or items, or to chaperone.
Thank you in advance for your help making this night special!
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CEC DINES OUT: MODERN MARKET EATERY | |
Eat to support CEC! Join us on Wednesday, November 30th, for a fundraiser dining event at Modern Market Eatery in Fort Collins from 11:00am - 9:00pm. Modern Market will donate back 30% to CEC! Come eat with us and support the cause! | |
CEC HOLIDAY CHOIR CONCERT | |
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Mark your calendars and join us for the delightful sounds of our Holiday Choir Concert! Our concert will be held in the HS auditorium on Tuesday, December 6th, at 6:30pm. All choir students will need to arrive in their uniform at 6:00pm for warm up.
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NO PARKING IN NEIGHBOR'S LOTS | |
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Parents and Guardians, please do not stop and/or park in our neighboring business' parking lots/spots. We do not share these spaces and they are not for our families to park in at any time. Please be considerate and refrain from parking/stopping in these areas.
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SIGN UP FOR OUR NEXT
INFORMATIONAL MEETING!
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Our next Informational Meeting for the 2023-24 school year will be on
Tuesday, November 29th, 2022.
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Informational Meetings are designed to help potential students and their parents/guardians understand CEC's personal and supportive atmosphere where students can pursue their unique and individual educational and career goals. While not required, we strongly encourage parents/guardians and students to participate in an informational meeting. You will have an opportunity to chat with CECFC staff members, ask questions about the middle school and/or the high school and tour the MS (McMurry) and/or HS campuses.
To RSVP, or for more information regarding CECFC Middle School meetings, click here and scroll toward the bottom of the page. To RSVP, or for more information regarding CECFC High School meetings, click here and scroll toward the bottom of the page. Families that are interested in both the middle and high school should RSVP for the middle school meeting which will include the opportunity to come over to the high school for a tour.
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CECFC ROBOTICS TOURNAMENT 2022 | |
BASKETBALL WINTER TRYOUTS | |
SCHOOL OF CHOICE ENROLLMENT | |
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School of Choice Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year
opened November 1st, 2022.
Siblings of current students and CEC staff with students will have one-week priority consideration before we process all other enrollments. All currently enrolled students, except for graduating seniors will automatically be reenrolled for the 2023-24 school year. You DO NOT need to complete a new application! Students currently enrolled in 8th grade for the 2022-23 school year at McMurry Middle School do not need to enroll in the CECFC HS. They will receive a separate email in January 2023, with additional instructions on what steps are needed to complete the transition into CECFC HS.
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Tell your friends and families that enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is now open 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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ORDER YOUR PICTURE RETAKES | |
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If your student(s) has had their picture retakes, you are now able to order
them directly online. Please click on the link below to be directed to
LifeTouch Pictures and use code: EVTGT3QMT to order.
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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YEARBOOK AND 8TH GRADE BABY ADS | |
Students are back at school making new memories with their friends! Make sure to order the one book that captures the activities, spirit, and unique qualities of their school. Visit www.jostensyearbooks.com to order the 2023 Yearbook | |
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Want to celebrate your 8th graders last year before the big move to High School?
Buy a baby ad that will be honored in the yearbook!
The FINAL DEADLINE is Nov. 15th.
Please click on the image below.
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JOIN THE CEC CHESS TEAM!
*Maximum of 30 Students*
Tuesdays 3:15-4:15pm
Room: Middle School 21
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Fall Dates
September: 20, 27
October: 4, 11, 18
November: 1, 8, 15, 29
December: 5
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Winter Dates
January: 24, 31
February: 7, 14, 21, 28
March: 7
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Spring Dates
March: 21, 28
April: 4, 11, 18, 25
May: 2, 9
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COST
Fall Semester: $60
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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CONTACT INFORMATION
Chessmates Chess Club
www.chessmatesfc.com
info@chessmatesfc.com
(970) 658-9976 (call or text)
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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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Please consider helping the Schuett family who are
going through a difficult time by clicking the button below.
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INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? | |
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL WITH KING SOOPERS | |
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It doesn't get any easier to show your school pride
than by shopping online for exclusive CEC Wolf Wear!
Click on the button below to make your purchase now!
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Greetings…we hope summer treated you well. We would like to introduce you to the health office staff at CEC Fort Collins Middle School and send a few friendly reminders regarding your student’s health.
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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. If your student is unable to wear a mask during the isolation period of days 6-10, please keep them home. Reach out to the health office for specific dates if needed.
RN Contact Info:
Health Tech Contact Info:
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Did you miss the fliers for registration? Register today for CarpooltoSchool! Registration is easy and safe! Our website is only shared with CEC families and all new accounts must be verified! cecfc.carpooltoschool.com
CarpooltoSchool will allow our families at the Middle School and High School to find, join or create a carpool to and from school. We will have an app on Android or iPhone and a website where you can register. Some of the great features include secure matching within the CECFC community, Google maps integration, scheduling, and built-in text messaging to remind you when it's your turn to drive. From the mobile app, you can also share your location with parents whose students are in your pool.
We are asking ALL parents to register and utilize this FREE service! Use it for carpooling to and from school, after school activities, clubs and school events.
CarpooltoSchool has outstanding customer support including live chat and toll-free support. Have a question? Need help getting started? Look for LiveChat on the web or mobile or call 800-514-3808.
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FOOD SERVICES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY | |
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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. Thank you!
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There are two options for putting money into your student's lunch account. You are able to set up a lunch account online through Titan by clicking here: https://family.titank12.com/, or you can send your student in to the front office to leave their lunch money with Mrs. Cable and she will give it to our food services team. Thank you for your cooperation! | |
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!
To find out 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/ | |
2022 - 2023 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR | |
2022-2023 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 or comments, please feel free to call our school 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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