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

As we undergo our first day of remote learning, I want to celebrate the success of staff and students to be able to pivot so quickly. This is not how we want to wrap up the year, but we are so glad to be able to keep an educational rigor in these last days. When we return to school we anticipate increased COVID mitigation strategies, including an increased focus on sanitization, hand washing, and social distancing. We will strongly encourage mask-wearing. Students will carry their backpacks to eliminate congregating during passing periods, we will have single file socially distanced passing periods and we are evaluating lunchtime to return to cohorts.    #WolfPackGotYourBack

Important Dates Wed.-Fri., May 4-6- Teacher Appreciation Week Wed., May 11- Field Day, Talent Show, Farewell West Picnic Extravaganza Wed., May 11- School Dismissed at 11:30 am Thur., May 12- 4:00-5:00 pm 8th grade promotions at CECFC HS Auditorium

WAYS TO THANK THE TEACHERS: Parents if you would like to participate... Please click here to help celebrate the teachers for all their hard work!

Teacher Appreciation Week Students.... Wed., May 4: May the 4th be with you. Show your teachers that the FORCE is strong by dressing up in Star Wars attire. Thur., May 5: Write a Thank You note to a teacher. Fri., May 6: SUPPORT a teacher by wearing school gear or school colors.

Lazy Dane Coffee Company will be here on Friday, May 6th, from 7:15 am-1:00 pm, serving some yummy coffee/drinks & pastries.

All Students: Please bring a white 100% cotton t-shirt for a tie-dye project. Please give your white t-shirt to Mrs. Scadden or Ms. Huber.

Thur., May 12th 4:00-5:00 pm 8th-grade promotions at CECFC HS Auditorium. Please note the timeframe.

Summer Program Ideas for Northern Colorado: If you are looking for some teen summer activities/programs, here are some ideas. Click here for City of Fort Collins Recreation. Click here for Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County. Click here for CSU summer youth programs. Click here for YMCA summer camp.

The Talent Show will be on our last school day, May 11th. Anyone who wants to participate or sign-up for this should contact Mrs. Scadden, Ms. Huber, or Mrs. Bertoni. If you are not sure what you want to do, contact us and we can help you brainstorm some ideas.

From the desk of Mrs. Johnson 6th Grade: We are finishing our Greek Mythology Unit with a Greek gods and goddesses poster project. 7th Grade: We finished our Romeo and Juliet Unit with a class debate on Monday. Now, we are comparing Shakespeare's original play to the adaptation, Gnomeo and Juliet. 8th Grade: We are finishing our unit of The Tempest. Then, we will compare and contrast Shakespeare's original work with the science fiction adaptation "Strange Planet."

From the desk of Ms. O, History Student Teacher All social studies classes will be creating mini museum exhibits for their final projects. We could really use some poster board and other craft supply donations or assistance purchasing any extra supplies your student may need. We will present on May 9th and 10th. Students will have in-class time sprinkled in with dedicated days to work on the project from May 4th - 6th. If you have any questions please contact Ms. O.

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

The yearbook staff has worked hard and has overcome challenging circumstances to create a book that documents this historic school year. This is one book you will want to have. There are limited copies still available to purchase – once they are gone, they are gone! We don’t have the ability to order extras or print more yearbooks, so Click here to ORDER TODAY to guarantee your copy.

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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