Character Trait: Character Someone with good character believes they should make good choices and shows over time that they almost always make choices that are honest, respectful, fair, caring and responsible.

From Head of School, Lacey Scadden

We have been working hard to provide college resources for your family. I am excited to announce that Colorado Early College is hosting the College Funding Coach on Tuesday, March 29th from 6:00-7:15 pm for a web workshop. This event is for any family wanting to learn how to pay for college (Preschool - High School).  The College Funding Coach was founded in 2002 to help families better understand the complex strategies for paying for college and making higher education more affordable. Mark DeBord, from The College Funding Coach, is on a mission to help Colorado families pay for their children’s education. This interactive workshop, Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College, teaches parents the rules of the game when it comes to financial aid, as well as the critical strategies to help them win that game—whether by qualifying for need-based aid or by maximizing cash flow and liquidity. This is a free educational web event. Please register by clicking HERE or on the flyer attached to this email.  #WolfPackGotYourBack

NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK Monday, March 14- Friday, March 18

Important Dates Mon., March 14-18- Spring Break, NO SCHOOL ALL WEEK Thur., April 21- 6:30-7:00 SAC Meeting Fri., April 22- 5 pm School Play "Robin Hood and the Unnecessary Rescue". Wed., May 11- Field Day, Talent Show, Farewell West Picnic Extravaganza Thur., May 12- 5 pm 8th grade promotions at CECFC HS Auditorium

"FANCY FRIDAY" CECFC West MS is having Fancy Fridays. Let's get dressed up!

From the desk of Mrs. Johnson 6th Grade: We are continuing writing our Social Studies Essays this week! Students are beginning the revision process today. The final draft will be due Friday, March 11. 7th Grade: We finished reading Call of the Wild in class last week. This week, students are working on a final project to show off their knowledge of themes, mood, and analysis of the novel. It will be due Friday, March 11. Students are also expected to submit their 5 paragraph essay for English and Social Studies on April 1, though we will have minimal English class time to work on it. 8th Grade: We are beginning our study of the novel Night. This week, we will be reading chapters 1 and 2, and answering analysis questions. The themes we will be looking at are about identity and resilience. Everyone:  Reading Logs are due each Friday! Your student gets 10 Wolf Bucks and a big water bottle sticker for bringing in their reading logs with a parent/guardian signature. Please reach out if you have any questions! We are starting a lunch book club! Details/books are TBD--but your student will have the option to spend lunch with me, discussing our book in the Wolf Den. I would love for anyone to join!

From the desk of Mrs. Bertoni Theater: Students are to work on memorizing their character's lines over the break. Monday, March 28, we will start working on stage without scripts in our hands. Reminder: April 22, 2022, @ 5 pm play performance for "Robin Hood and the Unnecessary Rescue". Showtime is Friday, April 22, at 5:00 pm.

After School Homework Help Click here to complete this form for homework help at CECFC West MS from 3:15-4:00 pm. Our policy for after school is that supervision ends at 3:15 unless your student is signed up for after school homework help. Students that are not signed up will not be allowed in the building after 3:15.

Below The Surface Campaign This awareness effort run by the Colorado Department of Human Services aims to help teens connect to and get support from Colorado Crisis Services by texting “TALK” to 38255. The line allows anyone to text 24/7 with a trained counselor on a personal, free, confidential line. Below the Surface was created by youth for youth who feel pressured to appear as if everything is fine, but just “below the surface” struggle with feelings of isolation, stress, anxiety, and depression related to studies, drugs, alcohol, and relationships. The messaging tries to reassure young adults that it’s OK to ask for help, no one dealing with a mental health or substance use challenge is alone, and regardless of how big or small the challenge is, there is a trustworthy resource to turn to. Colorado Crisis Services is recruiting youth and trusted adults to share Below the Surface in their communities. Click here to learn how to get involved in the Below the Surface youth leadership program, access assets for publishing to your social media feeds, and to order or download free campaign materials.

Click here for Tips for Supporting Teens’ Mental Health

Click for Important local information if dealing with a Crisis.

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Wolf Store The Friday Wolf store is a time students can spend the Wolf Bucks they earn during the week for demonstrations of Grit, Responsibility, and Respect. We are seeking parent donations to help fund items for the store. Wolf Store Donate page:  Click here

School of Choice Enrollment: School of Choice Enrollment for the 2022-23 school year opens November 1, 2021.  Siblings of current students and CEC staff with students will have one-week priority consideration before we process enrollments received from the general public. All current students will automatically be reenrolled for the 2022-23 school year. Students enrolled in 8th grade for the 2021-22 school year at CECFC West Middle School do not need to enroll in the CECFC HS. They will receive a separate email later in the year with additional instructions on what steps are needed to complete the transition into CECFC HS.

Please gather the following documents to have on hand when completing the enrollment process: ·    Birth Certificate, Passport, or State issued ID ·    Immunization records or exemption ·    Report Card (incoming 6-8th graders)

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