Friday, December 02, 2022

Music Instruments Welcome

We’re starting a music ensemble program next semester and would be more than happy to take any old instruments from attics or other places if any families are looking to donate them?

Contact patrick.nate@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Job Opening on our CAMPUS

CECCR would like to highlight an open position on our campus!

We are looking for an individual that is passionate about building positive relationships with students, is dedicated to safety and security and who can provide consistent expectations for student conduct and behavior in accordance with our CEC Network polices. Please reach out to Maren Blind, Head of School, if you know any potential candidates!

Contact maren.blind@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Busing Update

Families who use CECCR Busing Service - to ensure that your 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 and this link Zonar MyView™ Parent User Guide – Zonar Systems Support will support your use of the MyView system.

Click here for the parent flyer.

Questions?

Contact transportation@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Resources for Families

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. 

Click here to access our local guide for food, housing, and health resources. 

Local Immediate Crisis Resources 

• Colorado Crisis Services Line, 1-844-493-TALK (8255): This 24/7 toll-free hotline is available 365 days a year for anyone affected by a mental health, substance use or emotional crisis. All calls are connected to a mental health professional that will provide immediate support and connections to further resources. 
• Crisis Text Service: Anyone can text the word TALK to 38255 anytime, from anywhere in Colorado about any type of crisis. This feature is available 24/7. Visit Home - Colorado Crisis Services for more information. 
• Colorado Crisis Walk-In Locations: Walk-in crisis service locations are open 24/7 and offer confidential, in-person crisis support, information and referrals to anyone who needs it. Walk-in locations can be found on the Colorado Crisis Services website at ColoradoCrisisServices.org. 
• Crisis Chat Service: On ColoradoCrisisServices.org, individuals can chat with specialists for online emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide assessments. This feature is available from 4 p.m. to midnight, seven days a week. 
• Safe2Tell: Call 877-542-7233, text S2T to 274637, download Safe2Tell app, or visit S2T CO | Make a Call. Make a Difference (safe2tell.org) 
• (National) Suicide/Crisis Lifeline: 800-273-8255 

Free Mental Health Support 

 

• I Matter Campaign offers three free mental health sessions to children in Colorado. Anyone between 12 and 18 can go to the I Matter state website to take a short survey to assess their needs. If the results show they need help, the site will connect them to a provider for a 45-minute appointment in the next two weeks.  
• Spark the Change is a FREE resource that connects licensed, volunteer clinicians to students and communities in need of mental health response. Referees can get up to 10 sessions for free, as well as pertinent resources. 
• Second Wind Fund is a FREE resource that connects licensed, volunteer clinicians to students at risk for suicide and in need of mental health response. Referees can get up to 12 sessions for free in person or through telehealth, as well as pertinent resources. 
• Mental Health Colorado offers FREE screening tools in English and Spanish for people concerned that the mental health symptoms they are experiencing may be impacting their wellbeing. 

Additional Resources 

• Seize the Awkward: Very functional resource to offer to just start having the “awkward” conversation when you are concerned about someone’s behavior or think they might be experiencing suicidal thoughts 
• Helping a Suicidal Person: Easy to read, step-by-step guide that helps peers support friends going through suicidal ideation 
• Hotlines 
• National Suicide Hotline 
• I’m Alive Chat Line 
• Your Life, Your Voice Helpline 
• The Trevor Project Lifeline 
• Teens Helping Teens Teenline 
• Colorado Warmline Peer Support 
• Therapy Finders 
• SAMHSA Treatment Finder 
• NAMI Support Group Finder 
• NEDA Eating Disorder Support Group Finder 
• NEDA Eating Disorder Treatment Finder 
• Psychology Today Treatment/Provider Finder 
• Good Therapy Provider Finder 
• Find a Therapist Provider Finder 

Send Pictures to Yearbook

Please copy this link into your browser to access the  

photo submission page:   

https://images.jostens.com/0WiXrxOHBEyxwDm0Xi8rS4A 

Weather Reminders

Drop Off

As the weather starts to drop, it is important to remember the school doors open at 7:20am. Do not drop your students off before 7:20am.

Snow Days

Click here to review the snow day/weather protocols. 

Questions?

Contact marnie.billstone@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Advising Updates

**Students need to complete their advising meeting in order to create their class schedule for Spring! If you have not scheduled your appointment, please do so ASAP.**

Advising season is HERE! It is open to all students. The Advising meeting is an important component of the Colorado Early College model as the time helps to ensure your student is on track for graduation and working towards appropriate post-secondary goals.

We look forward to meeting with students and parents to talk about each student's:

• Progress,
• Interests,
• Grades and attendance,
• Goals, and
• Plans for the future!

We meet with every student and parent/guardian ( at least 1 MUST be present) to complete the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP). See below for more details regarding the meeting and scheduling.

Be sure to schedule your appointment as soon as possible, as options will fill quickly. Appointments are set up on a first come first served basis. **All course plans are subject to change based on staffing, availability, student grades and Accuplacer scores. Every student MUST have an advising meeting to receive a schedule for Spring semester.

Start For Advising: October 24th

End: December 6th  

Please schedule with your Alphabetically assigned Advisor:

• Mr. Pablo Correa - Last names A to Ef -  Advising Schedule - Mr. Pablo Correa
• Mrs. April Kauffman - Last names Eg - O'H -  Advising Schedule - Mrs. April Kauffman
• Mrs. Cindy Ross - Last names O-Z -  Advising Schedule - Mrs. Cindy Ross

If your advisor does NOT have the desired appointment available, please chose another time, or day, with your assigned advisor. Please DO NOT edit the appointment time frame. If you have scheduling concerns, please contact your Advisor directly to discuss scheduling options.

Questions?

Contact your advisor.

State FAFSA Drive

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

Questions?

Contact your advisor.

Shadow Day Student Volunteers

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

Questions?

Contact your jessica.connelly@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Apply for NHS

Click here for the NHS application.

Questions?

Contact melissa.neihart@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

NHS Coat Drive

NHS is doing a coat drive between 11/14 and 12/13. There will be a box decorated in wrapping paper placed in the cafeteria. Please bring any unneeded coats you have at home and donate them before the end of the semester. We will be donating the coats to the Help and Hope Center this winter season!

Questions?

Contact melissa.neihart@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Parent Group Fundraisers

Monetary Donations

Did you know that you can donate directly to support the Parent Group's efforts? They have been so kind in arranging lunches and coffee for staff on professional development days. If you'd like to support them donate here: https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/ceccr-parent-group/

Gift Card Donations

Next, the Parent Volunteer Committee is looking for donations of Sam's gift cards in order to celebrate the staff and students in November and December. Any amount would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off in the office to Mrs.Bilstone or emailed to ceccrparents@gmail.com.  Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Questions?

Contact ceccrparents@gmail.com.

Europe Trip Silent Auction

Please join us tonight 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

Questions?

Contact jaycee.desimone@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

CEC Alumni Association

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.

Questions?

Contact jennifer.malenky@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Tutoring in the Academic Success Center

Click here to schedule your appointment now!

Tutoring is up and running in the Academic Success Center (ASC) in room 218! We have peer tutors for all of the following subjects, ready and willing to help:

• English and Math 
• Science 
• Spanish
• History
• Psychology
• Communication
• Economics

Questions?

Contact cristi.bejadhar@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 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 to learn more.