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
Thank you for the outpouring of appreciation for our staff this week. The love is felt, and the food has been so tasty! We are busy planning our last day of school, May 11th as a field day! Pick-up will be between 11:00 and 11:30! All students will need to be picked up by 11:30 am. We are planning on having the opportunity for students to tie-dye T-shirts, so please have them bring in a 100% cotton T-shirt ahead of time so we can anticipate student groups. T-shirts can be brought in a labeled gallon zip lock bag and turned into any staff member. We hope to make field day fun and memorable for students! 
  #WolfPackGotYourBack
Important Dates

Wed., May 11- Field Day, Talent Show, Farewell West Picnic Extravaganza
Wed., May 11- School Dismissed at 11:30 am (no lunch will be served)
Thur., May 12- 4:00-5:00 pm 8th grade promotions at CECFC HS Auditorium

Lazy Dane Coffee Company will be here this 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. T-shirts can be brought in a labeled gallon zip lock bag and turned into any staff member.
Students:
Bring a water bottle for the last day of school, Wednesday, May 11.

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 Ms. Huber
Students will be NWEA MAPS testing Mon., May 9 and Tue., May 10 in their science class. if you have any questions, e-mail me at laura.huber@coloradoearlycolleges.org
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From the desk of Mrs. Doetsch
On April 30, we had 3 teams joining the NoCo Time Trials model car race on the campus of Platte Water. Two teams finished the race in the gusty wind. These students put a lot of effort and time into designing and building battery/solar cars, and so did the supportive parents. It was a fun and great experience for the STEM students.
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.
Tips for Supporting Teens’
Mental Health
Click for Important local information if dealing with a Crisis.
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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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