Friday, November 18, 2022

Important Dates

Monday, Nov 21 - Friday, Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break Resources

While the holidays are often a time for friends and family, we recognize that they can also be stressful. Although some people look forward to an extended break, others may struggle with a lack of structure, and while some people look forward to opportunities "to let loose," others may experience difficulty maintaining their recovery or with pressure from peers.

If you are concerned that your student may be experiencing changes in their mood or experiencing suicidal behaviors or thoughts, please remember to:

·       Stay with the student until you are sure they are safe.

·       If there is an immediate threat to your student or other students, call 911.

For an extensive list on mental health resources, local crises resources, and other important resources, please refer to this attachment.

CECP Food for Finals

CECP Finals are coming! Let's help our kids do their best by feeding their brains during those two days.

How? Click on the link below to sign up. Then, on Monday, December 12th, please drop off your "brain food" early. We'll set it out for the students to snag between their finals Monday and Tuesday.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e44aaa629abfe3-brain1

Questions?

Contact sharlab@centurylink.net. 

Busing Updates

Families who use CECP Busing Service

To ensure that you receive communication about busing service, route disruptions, or general information, please create an account with MyView. Please see the attached pdf for instructions on how to create an account.

Here is an additional support link that will support your use and view of the MyView system.

CEC Alumni Association

ATTENTION DECEMBER GRADUATES! ATTENTION FAMILY MEMBERS OF CEC ALUMNI!

CEC is excited to launch our official Alumni Association!  

Check out our CEC Alumni Association page on LinkedIn and Instagram (@cec_alumni) where graduates can connect, network, and engage.  

We are actively seeking Class Ambassadors from all graduating classes who would like to be involved in building the CEC Alumni Association and connecting with classmates. For more information, please contact Jennifer Malenky, Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships, jennifer.malenky@coloradoearlycolleges.org.  

CECP Safety

Each month CECP conducts fire drills and other safety drills to develop behaviors to assist in quick, effective response to adverse events. During this month, our school will be conducting a Lockdown Drill as well as our monthly fire drill. Please see the attached description of SRP Protocol. https://www.iloveuguys.org/downloads/SRP-K12-2021-Parent-Handout_EN.pdf. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Pratt michelle.pratt@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

CECP Writing + Drawing Night

JOIN CECP STUDENTS FOR A CELEBRATION OF THE WRITTEN AND VISUAL ARTS

Shoes Needed - CECP Shoe Donation Drive

CECP is helping out with the ACC Student Emergency Fund by running a shoe donation drive. There are three bins throughout the building to drop off shoes, with one near the entry level elevator, one near Ms. Divya's room, and one near the elevator on the upper level. Shoes of ANY size are welcome.

Please contact the front desk if you have any additional questions!

CECP Shadow Days

We are planning to host Shadow Days in the Spring semester!

Shadow Days are days when future students come to campus and are assigned a current student host. The host will give the future student a tour, answer questions, and have them attend their classes and lunch with them.

We are looking for students that are kind, welcoming, and passing their classes.

Please fill out this form if you are interested in hosting a shadow student.

https://forms.office.com/r/CyjS6mxezC

FAFSA Block Party

Join the Colorado Department of Higher Ed at the #FAFSA Block Party on Saturday, Nov. 19.

The event will feature FAFSA/CASFA support, a resource fair, onsite scholarship & gift card drawings, snacks, and Thanksgiving food boxes for those in need.

Sign up for a FAFSA appointment: http://ow.ly/grsG50LCTju

Colorado Gives + Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is November 29th and Colorado Gives Day is December 6th.

There are many ways that you can give back to Colorado Early Colleges and our school community!

If you'd like to give a monetary donation, you can show your support and make a gift at https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/cecp-summit-fund/.

If you would like to volunteer, join a committee, or donate items, please contact your school.

Advising Now Open!

The fall advising calendar is now open. Please schedule with your assigned advisor for a time that works best for you and a parent. Graduating Seniors have priority and should schedule for the first available appointment with their advisor. 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

Questions?

Contact your advisor.

Spring Course Catalog

Spring 2023 New Courses at CECP! 

We are offering lots of new and exciting courses next semester at CECP, including classes from Metro State University, taught by their faculty! To learn more about these courses, check out our full catalog of courses offered here. 

• MSU CJC 1010 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System  
• MSU BIO 1080 General Biology I 
• MSU BIO 1090 General Biology I Lab 
• MSU Introduction to Environmental Science ENV 1200 
• ACC HIS 2015 20th Century History 
• ACC HWE 1050 
• ACC THE 2015 Playwriting 
• ACC MUS 1020 
• ACC MUS 1032 
• ACC ASL 1122 
• ACC LIT 2012 American Literature After the Civil War 

Click here for the full course catalog.

Questions?

Contact lily.harris@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Internship for December Grads

Opportunity for December grads!

There is an upcoming cohort of AMTAP (Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program) with Lockheed Martin. This program would be a good option for graduating high school seniors who are not planning to head to a university in the fall but are looking for good employment.

AMTAP offers immediate access to pay and benefits and those given full-time offers after the nine-week paid training program have immediate access to Tuition Assistance if higher education is something they would like to pursue in the future. A virtual information session about this opportunity is on 12/15 and a targeted resume workshop is on 12/16. See flyer for more information.

Information for May Grads will be available in the near future.

AMTAP Informational Flyer

Inclement Weather Protocol + Schedule

With a Colorado winter right around the corner, it is important that families and students stay in the know about what to do during an inclement weather day at CECP. Attached is our Inclement Weather Protocol and 2 hr. Delay Bell Schedule, but remember to stay prepared, dress appropriately, and adhere to the delay schedule.

Europe Trip Silent Auction

Please join us for an evening of community spirit by attending a silent auction hosted by the students partaking in the 2023 Europe Trip. Your attendance and participation will greatly impact many students’ ability to pay for this trip with confidence. The silent auction will be hosted on Friday, December 2nd at the CEC Inverness campus in the Geneva Conference Room. It will take place at 6:00pm and light refreshments will be provided. There will not be an entrance fee. 

Address: 321 Inverness Dr S, Englewood, CO 80112

To prepare for the silent auction, we are asking for donations for basket items. We have big needs and small needs, and anything you're willing to donate will help out students that have financial setbacks. If you feel called to donate, please follow this link. Simply add items to your cart, and when checking out, please select the recipient 'Jaycee DeSimone' to send the items to the Parker campus.

Questions?

Contact jaycee.desimone@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Now Hiring: Paraprofessional

if you are or know if someone looking for a job, we have need of a paraprofessional. Follow this link - Paraprofessional (paycomonline.net) 

Questions?

Contact keshia.medellin@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Upcoming Senior Dates

• FAFSA 23-24 Opens: Oct 1 - https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
• SAT Test Date: November 5; Late Registration Deadline: October 25; Register HERE
• SAT Test Date: December 3; Late Registration Deadline: November 22; Register HERE

Save the Date 

Nov. 15th, 6-7pm - FAFSA Virtual Info Night for Seniors and Parents

Zoom link:  https://bit.ly/3DVwIwI 

Questions?

Contact your advisor.

Yearbook Announcements

Yearbooks are now on sale! Buy a yearbook for only $35. 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.

Scholarship Information

Scholarship List

Click here to access the full list of scholarships.

• JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
• Coolidge Scholarship - For JUNIORS!

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/

College/Career Opportunities

ACC Coding Event

November 11, ACC Sturm

Calling all students with Java coding experience to compete for scholarship money! Learn more at Arapahoe.edu/events

Volunteer: Town of Parker Turkey Day 5K

November 24, Parker Rec Center

Set up, help on the course, and clean up. Sign up to volunteer: www.volunteerparker.org.

ACC CTE Virtual Info Night

December 6, Virtual

Want to know more about CE & CTE options through ACC before choosing classes? Attend ACC's virtual info night! RSVP here

Volunteer: Town of Parker Milk and Cookies with Santa

December 11, Parker Field House

Set up and clean up. Sign up to volunteer: www.volunteerparker.org.

2023 Colorado High School Songwriter Competition

February 3 - Deadline to Apply

Know any talented high school songwriters? The CU Denver College of Arts & Media is hosting the Colorado High School Songwriting Competition again. Students can just submit a video of them playing their song to apply. The application deadline is February 3rd.

Complete info and the application link 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!

Join the Advisory Board for the Born This Way Foundation!

Born This Way Foundation is excited to announce their search for the next class of Advisors, and they are honored to invite YOU! Go here to find out more information.

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.