In Today's Newsletter:
- Douglas County Health Update
- Transportation Update
- Advising Links
- Pawprint Winners
- Resources for Fall Break
- Parent Volunteers for School Accountability
- National Chocolate Day - Donations Needed
- Tutoring Information
- College Fair & Panel
- Yearbook Information
- Food Services Information
- LAST CHANCE: Shopping Extravaganza Fundraiser
- Hiring Part-Time Kitchen Staff
- ACT Advocacy Network
- Scholarship Information
- Colorado Free Application Day$
- College & Career Opportunities
- Clubs
- Refer-A-Friend Link
- Social Media Links
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Important Dates
Monday, October 18 - Friday, October 22 - Fall Break
Friday, November 19 - Friday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Break
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Douglas County Health Update |
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Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
I hope you and your family are well and preparing your student(s) for a restful fall break!
“No child in Douglas County, regardless of age, shall be required to quarantine because of exposure to a known COVID-19 positive case unless the exposure is associated with a known Outbreak or otherwise required by superseding state or federal mandate.”
Up until this point, CEC Parker has provided synchronous online learning opportunities to students who have been required to quarantine if it was requested by the student and/or guardian. With the relaxation of quarantine requirements, we will no longer be providing remote synchronous learning to students in quarantine. If there is an outbreak and CEC Parker is required to shut down, at that point, we will enact remote synchronous learning for all students.
If your student is exposed to COVID and chooses to quarantine, keep in mind that our full-time instructors post assignments and classwork on our Teams learning platform daily, allowing students to keep up with the work asynchronously. We will continue this practice for the benefit of all students.
As always, reach out if you have questions or need clarification. Stay safe and stay healthy!
Best regards,
Lily Harris
Academic Dean
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Dear CEC Parker Families,
We have great news. Both Parker bus routes will be starting after the fall break, October 25.
If you registered previously, you should have received an email from the Transportation Department with the route schedule and times. Please make sure to check your emails (and spam folder). If you do not receive an email from Transportation or need to register, please go to the CEC Website to see a map of the stops available for CEC Parker. You can also find the link for the application for bussing. The Transportation Department will work as quickly as possible to process your application. You will receive a confirmation email with the schedule once you are approved.
Thank you,
Michelle Sears-Ward
Transportation Director
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Schedule Now: Advising Open! |
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Academic Advising began on Wednesday, October 6. You can schedule your appointment now using the links below.
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Our Lions have P.R.I.D.E.! That's Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Determination & Grit, and Excellence! Pawprints are a way for teachers and staff members to recognize students for good character in and out of the classroom. Students can receive Pawprints for things like doing something nice, showing good character, or displaying grit in the classroom. Whenever students earn a PRIDE Pawprint ticket, they turn it into Scott Smith. Every 2-3 weeks, Mr. Smith draws a couple of winning tickets to whom he awards $10 gift cards.
This week, our Pawprint winners were Hunter Ono and Eugene Vashkulat. Way to go!
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Parent Volunteers for School Accountability Committee |
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CEC recognizes the importance, shared responsibility, and partnership between family, schools, and community. Parental (including guardians and other members of the student’s family involved in the student’s education) involvement in the education of students contributes greatly to achievement, and to the positive school environment and experience. And an important piece of parent and family engagement is School Accountability Committees (SACs).
SAC responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Advising the principal concerning the preparation of the school's Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).
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Making recommendations to the principal concerning priorities for spending school funds.
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Helping school staff increase parent partnerships with teachers, fostering the parents' role in creating student academic experience.
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Helping school staff increase the level of overall parent engagement with the school.
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Working to recruit people to serve on the School Accountability Committee.
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Meeting at least quarterly to discuss whether school leadership, personnel, and infrastructure are advancing or impeding implementation of the school's improvement plan.
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National Chocolate Day - Donations Needed! |
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Best. Day. Ever!
CECP Parents, Thursday, October 28th is indeed National Chocolate Day--so let's celebrate! Please click the link below to sign up for your favorite chocolate item(s). Then drop them off at the CECP front desk by the 28th, labeled "Staff" or "Student." Just remember to bring some home so you can celebrate too!
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Free Tutoring in the Academic Success Center
Peer Tutoring: Monday - Friday, 3rd & 4th period. Tuesday/Thursday, 5th period. No appointment necessary!
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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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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Yearbooks are now on sale!
Senior Ads for sale, too!
Accepting pictures for the yearbook!
If you have a picture from school events, clubs/activities, or everyday life that you want to send to the yearbook, please Teams chat Dr. Jane Ono or Kylie Norton.
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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 intersted. If you'd like a breakfast bag, please see Ms. Tommi 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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LAST CHANCE: Shopping Extravaganza Fundraiser at the Outlets! |
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Mark your calendars! We have been selected to participate in the 16th Annual Shopping Extravaganza at Outlets at Castle Rock!
Please join us on Saturday, October 23 starting at 10 AM for a day of fun-filled shopping and exclusive deals on top of Outlets at Castle Rock’s daily savings of 30-70% off retail prices. Tickets are available now at https://www.outletsatcastlerock.com/event/2021-Shopping-Extravaganza/2145551589/ - please remember to select COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES DOUGLAS COUNTY when purchasing so that we receive credit and funds from the ticket sale!
Tickets are $30 per person and include:
- Exclusive discounts numerous luxury fashion brands
- Private catered lunch
- Live entertainment
- Complimentary wine tasting for guests 21+
- The chance at $65,000 in prizes including gift cards to COACH, Under Armour, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, GUESS, The North Face, and more!
Thank you for supporting us and we look forward to seeing you at Outlets at Castle Rock!
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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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Colorado Early Colleges is a member of the Colorado League of Charter Schools. As a member, the League provides us with critical advice and support throughout the school year, especially when it comes to protecting our interests and promoting our needs at the State Capitol. They also provide information about charter schools as well as training opportunities for our families and our staff through their ACT Advocacy Network.
This year the League is working hard to add more like-minded supporters to the network. Around the school you’ll see posters referencing ACT, and a flyer with additional information is included in today’s packet. The three schools that sign up the most supporters will win a $1,000 cash prize. In addition, 12 families from across the state will each win a $250 gift card. Sign up to win prizes and to ensure CEC has the resources and support we need to serve your child and the rest of our students well.
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Senior Scholarship List
- Questbridge Match Scholarship
- Boettcher Scholarship
- Daniels Fund Scholarship - OPENS SOON!
- CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships
- Dawson Memorial Scholarship
- Rotary University Hills Scholarship
- Women's Energy Network of Colorado Scholarship Fund
- Grossman Scholarship
- PEO Scholarship Fund
- JCI Senate Scholarship
Scholarship Resources for All Grades
Did you know that it is never too early to start applying for scholarships? High School Freshmen to College Seniors should always be on the lookout for different scholarship opportunities.
Here are some resources to help get you started:
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Colorado Free Application Day$ |
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Colorado Free Application Day$ October 19-21
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College & Career Opportunities |
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Terrific Ten: College Exploration Series
October 12- October 27
Arizona State University, Clemson University, Penn State, University of Texas at Austin, University of California San Diego, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, University of Nebraska, University of Oregon, and University of Colorado Boulder bring you virtual sessions to learn more about:
DU Fall Admission Info Day
October 15, and 22, 9:00am
ACC Open House
October 16, 10am-2pm at all three ACC campuses
Get the knowledge you need online or on a campus close to home.
- ACC Degrees & Pathways
- Career & Academic Advising
- Scholarships (ACC, STEM, Foundation)
- College Credit While in High School
- Support for Military & Veterans
- ACC Resources, Admissions, Enrollment & More!
We are asking that participants RSVP using our events page.
How to Take a Gap Year in 2022
October 21 8:00-9:00pm et
In the media, in PTO meetings and in college admissions offices, there's a lot of buzz about the "gapyear" option. Studies show that intentional gap time increases student success in college, and surveys find gapyear alumni self-identify as more mature, confident and civically-engaged. But is this pathway right for your child?
Join gapyear expert Julia Rogers, Founder of EnRoute Consulting and board member of the GapYear Association, for a presentation that will cover the benefits, challenges and opportunities surrounding the gapyear option.
CU Denver Fall Preview Days
October 23, 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
October 29, 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.
RMCAD Wandering Pixel Comes to CECP
October 29
The Wandering Pixel is a mobile creative studio dedicated to inspiring students through creativity, art and design. The workshop on wheels has several interactive stations for students to experiment with the latest immersive technology and create their own art! More information and registration to come!
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!
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.
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Ethics Bowl
Ethics Bowl Meeting Times and Places:
- Mondays 11:35-12:50 Conference Room
- Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 or 5:30 Dr. Rhodes' and Ms. Peterman's Office RM 100
National Honor Society
National Honor Society applications are available! Join NHS to be involved with your community through service projects, leadership, fundraisers, and more! See the link to the application packet below or go to Ms. Lomibao for a printed copy. Turn in completed applications to Ms. Lomibao as soon as possible (Those with applications completed and turned in before October 1st will receive a frozen treat!) The FINAL deadline to apply is October 29th. If you have any further questions about our club, please contact Ms. Lomibao at jackie.lomibao@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
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Share With Friends!
If you know a family that would benefit from our program, please share our information with them. When we ask students how they heard about CEC, 9 times out of 10 it is because a friend, relative, or neighbor shared this with them.
And if the person you refer enrolls at CEC, you can receive $50 for each part-time student and $100 for each full-time student!
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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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