Friday, November 19, 2021 |
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In Today's Newsletter:
- Advising Links
- GivingTuesday
- Student/Family Resources for Break
- Tutoring Information
- College Workshop
- Yearbook Information
- Hiring: Health Tech & Part-Time Kitchen Staff
- Scholarship Information
- Submit School Choice Week Videos
- College & Career Opportunities
- Social Media Links
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Important Dates
Friday, November 19 - Friday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, December 15 - Wednesday, January 5 - Winter Break
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Use Safe2Tell Wisely!
- Safe2Tell is for legitimate safety concerns and focuses on saving lives of Colorado students.
- Intentionally making false reports is not a good use of school, law enforcement or Safe2Tell time. It also takes valuable resources away from those who are experiencing a genuine crisis and actually need help.
How to Contact Safe2Tell
- The Toll-Free number is: 1-877-542-7233 (SAFE). Save the number as a contact in your cell phone, in case you ever need it!
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Anonymous web reports can be made by clicking the Submit a Tip Button. (Always included at the top of this newsletter).
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Reports also may be made using the anonymous Safe2Tell Colorado mobile app available on the Apple Store and Google Play.
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Academic Advising is open. You can schedule your appointment now using the links below.
Grade Replacement Application
Students who are repeating a course this semester and wish to replace their previous failing grade with this semester's passing grade must complete and submit the GRADE REPLACEMENT APPLICATION by the end of the semester. If you are unsure if this pertains to you, please contact your advisor.
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GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that will take place on November 30, 2021. It is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have. Grassroots generosity and community action are powerful forces for good.
You can support Colorado Early Colleges in a number of ways:
Join us in supporting CEC Parker! Thank you!
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Student/Family Resources for Break |
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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.
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
Free Mental Health Support
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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.
Additional Resources
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Free Tutoring in the Academic Success Center
Peer Tutoring: Monday - Friday, 3rd & 4th period. Tuesday/Thursday, 5th period.
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 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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Hiring: Health Tech & Part-Time Kitchen Staff! |
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Health Tech
CEC Parker is looking for a full-time health tech to help our students. Requirements are a high school degree, a working knowledge of computers and a desire to help students! Salary range is $20,000 to $25,000 depending on experience. This is a great entry-level job for anyone interested in a health career. Please contact paula.busey@coloradoearlycolleges.org for more information.
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Part-Time Kitchen Staff
We are hiring parents/guardians or other interested adults for part-time kitchen staff.
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Senior Scholarship List
- 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 Scholarships - 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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Submit School Choice Week Videos |
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We're working on creating something awesome for National School Choice Week 2022, and we want YOUR help to feature our school! We're looking for videos from students celebrating what makes CEC unique and a great school choice. Use your imagination and creativity to show off our school. we'd love to see some simple videos (made with your phone, nothing fancy!) where students tell us their longer-term plans or show off their skills/talents, or show off a particular project. If you are interested, send your videos to mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org by email or Teams chat. |
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College & Career Opportunities |
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Free ACT and/or SAT Practice Test Opportunity for 9-12th Graders
ACT
November 22, Parker Library, 8:30am Check-in
December 19, Lone Tree Library, 10:30am Check-in
SAT
November 22 at Parker Library, 1:00pm Check-in
January 15 at Lone Tree Library, 10:30am Check-in
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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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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