In Today's Newsletter:
- Advising Appointment Links
- Students of the Month
- King Soopers Community Rewards
- Free Mental Health Resources
- Tutoring Information
- Donation Request: Food Drive
- Food Services Information
- Bus Information
- Yearbook Upload Link
- Hiring Part-Time Kitchen Staff
- Scholarship Information
- College Fair & Panel
- Opportunities at Lockheed Martin
- College & Career Opportunities
- Clubs
- Social Media Links
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Important Dates
Friday, November 19 - Friday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Break
***NEW DATES***
Tuition Voucher Update: Student tuition vouchers have increased to $2,100/semester for full-time students and $1,050/semester for part-time students effective immediately.
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Schedule Now: Academic Advising Open! |
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Advising meetings are crucial to the productivity and well-being of each student. Each student WILL have an advising meeting and at least one parent/guardian is required to attend. Some of the points that will be covered during advising meetings are, but are not limited to:
- Current semester productivity
- Acknowledge success and challenges
- Review supports
- Put together Spring 2022 plan
- Help figure out plans and goals for after high school
Please use the links below to schedule an appointment with your advisor.
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Congratulations to our Students of the Month for October,
Nathaniel Graves and Deon Allen! Way to go, you two!
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King Soopers Community Rewards |
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Thank You!
Thank you to all of the families that have added CECCR to their King Soopers Community Rewards account. This quarter we received $223! This money has been deposited into our student activities account to support different student initiatives.
Want to Add CECCR to Your Community Rewards Account?
This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Shopper’s Card.
To add Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock to your King Soopers Shoppers Account:
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A digital account is needed to participate in King Soopers Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose. If you do not have a digital account, click here to set one up.
- Sign in to your digital account.
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Search for your organization here.
- Enter "Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock."
- Select the organization from the list and click “Save”.
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Free Mental Health Resources |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Free Tutoring in the Academic Success Center (Room 218)
Writing & Organizational Skill Tutoring
Math Tutoring
- Drop-In Hours: Mondays/Tuesdays during 4th-6th period, Wednesdays-Fridays during 4th/5th period
- Click to schedule
TutorMe Online Tutoring
ACC students have the ability to use TutorMe, a live, on-demand, tutoring service. Students are allowed 10 hours per week of free tutoring in any subject.
To use the ACC provided TutorMe Instant Online Tutoring:
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Sign in to the student's ACC Student Portal. Use your S-number and password or create a new account. Link to ACC Student Portal.
- Once in, navigate to the course access button to access the D2L interface.
- On the D2L main page, go to helpful links on the right side of the screen and select the – TutorMe – Instant Online Tutoring.
- It will open a new tab and then one can select to work with a tutor now and then choose the topic.
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Donation Request: Food Drive |
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Next week, we are hosting a food/supply drive benefitting Help and Hope Center in Castle Rock. Below is a list of current needs for the center. Please donate if you are able!
- Nonperishable food items
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, all regular size
- Feminine products
- Taco seasoning, taco shells, tortillas
- Fast food gift cards $10
- Target, GameStop, Amazon gift cards for our teen clients
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FREE MEALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS THIS YEAR! |
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Come Pick Up Your Lunch from the Cafe!
There is no need to pre-order. Simply come to the cafe during your lunch period for free lunch. There is a limited amount of breakfast bags available for those that are interested. If you'd like a breakfast bag, please see Ms. Marnie at the front desk at 7:30am.
TITAN is a web-based nutrition management software that is used across all CEC campuses. You can set up a TITAN account to access applications, menus, recipes, allergen information, and to load money to your student’s account (additional meals can be purchased at.
QUESTIONS?
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Upload Photos to the Yearbook |
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We need your help to capture photos for the yearbook! Please upload photos from school, activities, and more using the link below.
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Hiring Part-Time Kitchen Staff |
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We are hiring parents/guardians or other interested adults for part-time kitchen staff.
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Senior Scholarship List
- Boettcher Scholarship
- Daniels Fund Scholarship
- CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships
- Dawson Memorial Scholarship
- Rotary University Hills Scholarship
- Women's Energy Network of Colorado Scholarship Fund
- Grossman Scholarship
- PEO Scholarship Fund
- JCI Senate Scholarship
- ACC Scholarships
- 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:
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College Fair, Panel, & Workshop |
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Register for the Virtual College Fair Week!
The Colorado Council on High School and College Relations is hosting a virtual college fair week starting November 8th. The event runs from Monday November 8th to Thursday November 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The biggest benefit of the virtual fair over an in-person fair is that you can hear the questions being asked by other participants and you can plan which colleges you want to “visit” in advance. There are also sessions on financial aid and military academies. This is an important event to attend if you are a 10th or 11th grader considering attending a four-year university after graduating from CEC.
Colorado College Panel—November 17th at CEC-Inverness
CEC-Inverness will be hosting a panel of representatives from several Colorado Universities on November 17th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is open to all students at CEC Parker, Castle Rock and Inverness. Learn what makes each university unique and ask questions of the representatives.
Participating universities
- CU Boulder
- CU Denver
- UCCS
- CSU Ft. Collins
- University of Denver (DU)
- Colorado School of Mines
- Arapahoe Community College
- Western State University
- Metro State University
- …and more!
College Admissions Workshop - December 10th, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This workshop is for university-bound graduating seniors. It will be at CEC Inverness in the Geneva Conference Room on Friday, December 10th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Topics will include:
- College Admissions Process,
- Letters of Recommendation,
- Test Scores (to submit or not submit),
- Essay Writing Tips,
- Walk-Through of the Common App sections,
- Student Q&A time.
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Opportunities at Lockheed Martin |
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Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program
Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (AMTAP) is a United States Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship. AMTAP trains candidates on the skills to build electronics and prepares them for an exciting career in space operations. During the up-front training program participants are paid and offered company benefits. Click here for more information.
High School Internship Program
The Lockheed Martin Space High School Internship program is designed to give students the opportunity to work with aerospace scientists and engineers. Lockheed Martin Space High School Interns spend 9+ weeks over the summer working on Lockheed Martin Space projects. These projects will allow students to work on solving and deploying process, procedures and systems that help our customers keep people safe. Click here for more information.
Software Associate Degree Program
A three-year development program designed to attract, develop, and retain early-career technical professionals in software and cyber-related careers. Students are accepted in the program before they graduate with their associate degree to accelerate the clearance process and be ready to join Lockheed Martin after graduation. Click here for more information.
STEM and Vocational Scholarship Program
his scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who plan to pursue a major in engineering, physics or computer science, demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities. Click here for more information.
Community College STEM Hiring
Launch your technical career with Lockheed Martin as we lead the aerospace industry! We are hiring two-year STEM Associate degree candidates who will join our engineering teams and support critical program work. Click here for more Information.
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College & Career Opportunities |
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16th Annual LaTEENa Conference & Advanced Leadership Symposium
November 6, 8am-4:30pm at Regis University
The mission of the LaTEENa Leadership Program is to empower Latinas to achieve their full potential by maintaining healthy and successful lifestyles, graduating high school, pursuing higher education, and becoming self-sufficient. Click here for more information and to register!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Castle Rock Craft Show
November 6 at Douglas County Event Center
We need many helping hands for our annual Craft Show!
Volunteer positions include:
November 5th at the Douglas County Event Center
- 7:30AM-12:00PM we need help loading items and unloading them
November 6th at the Douglas County Event Center
- 6:00AM-9:00AM help vendors unload their vehicles, help direct traffic
- 8:30AM-4:00PM (broken into 2 1/2 hour shifts) provide vendor assistance including relief for bathroom breaks, offer bottled water, assist with misc. tasks
- 8:30 AM-4:00PM (broken into 2 hour shifts) create balloon animals for donations; we are offering a training class for this volunteer position
- 4:00PM-6:00PM help tear down and load vehicles with unsold goods
ACC Criminal Justice Pathway Event
November 8, 4-5:30pm at ACC Parker
4-6 panelists from different components of criminal justice and emergency services: Law Enforcement, Corrections, CBI, Courts, Emergency Services. A chance for Q&A at the end with panelists. Panelists will provide insight to career options within the criminal justice and emergency services fields. Click here for more information.
CU Denver Fall Preview Days
November 19, and December 11
At each Fall Preview Day, one lucky student will win a $1,000 tuition award for CU Denver!
Western Colorado University Preview Days
March 4, March 26
Preview Days are packed with fun, food and valuable information that your students will find helpful in making the college choice that is best for them. Preview Days are designed for both individual students, as well as student groups. Students and their families will have access to faculty, current students, clubs and organizations, information sessions and a complete campus tour. Western also provides an option for them to have lodging provided free for one night on us. This can be especially helpful for your students who may have economic challenges that hinder visiting otherwise.
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Young Rotary
Interact clubs, associated with Rotary International, bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of “Service Above Self” – helping others in your community. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun. For more information, send a Teams Chat to Mr. Cory Harbor or Ms. Marnie Billstone.
Public Speaking and Debate Club
Public Speaking and Debate Club meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, right after school (3:15-4:00pm). Snacks provided! For more details, contact Dr. Kelsey Minnick.
Creative Writing Club
CECCR Creative Writing Club is meeting on Tuesdays in Room 118 during A or B lunch--it is the students' choice which lunch period they choose to attend the club. Participants should bring a laptop or a favorite notebook to write in. Students are welcome to bring favorite creative writing prompts or fun exercises to share with the group, too. Teams Chat Ms. Laura Kjosen or send an email to Laura.Kjosen@coloradoearlycolleges.org to be added to the Creative Writing Club Team.
Student Council
Student Council is currently campaigning for officers. There is still time to join Student Council if you are interested. We meet every other Monday from 3.20-4pm in room 204. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Theresa Veltri.
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Stay Connected With Us!
You can also stay up-to-date with things going on at CEC by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
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