CECFC Middle School Newsletter
April 7th, 2022
DATES TO REMEMBER...
We have plenty of events coming up as we approach
the end of the school year. Mark your calendars!
  • April 15: MAPS/NWEA testing and HALF DAY

  • April 18 -19 (and 20th for 8th graders): CMAS testing

  • April 26: MS and HS Choir Concert

  • April 29: MS Spring Dance

  • May 3: MS and HS Band and Orchestra

  • May 4-6 and 9: Final Exams

  • May 10: MS Field Day/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

  • May 12: 8th grade Promotion Ceremony
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Our student spotlight for this week is Japer B. in the 8th grade! Congratulations, Jasper!

Jasper was also chosen as a Dream Recipient for Realities for Children. Great job, Jasper!


A few of Jasper's favorite things:

  • Favorite subject: Computer Science
  • Favorite book: Endurance by Scott Kelly
  • Favorite hobby: making YouTube videos
  • Wants to be: a YouTuber
  • Favorite food: mug pancakes
  • Where to travel to right now: Ohio
CMAS TESTING - LAST CALL FOR OPT OUTS!(DEADLINE EXTENDED)
The 21-22 Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Math and English Language Arts assessments will take place on April 18-19 for all students. In addition, our 8th graders will take the Science test on Wednesday April 20th.

Any student with an extended time accommodation will also test on Thursday morning. These tests are important for CECFC because they allow us to monitor our students individual academic growth and determine where we compare with other Colorado middle schools. They are also a key indicator the state uses when deciding whether to re-authorize our charter.

Please be sure your student is rested, focused, and ready to do well on these tests. If you would like to opt your student out of testing, please click on the button below to complete the opt out form and send it to Delight Hockman or Raychel Carpenter at the school asap!
HALF DAY!
Friday, April 15th is a HALF DAY!
Friday, April 15 is scheduled as a half day for students and staff. CECFC Middle School will use that day to complete our end of year MAPS/NWEA testing. This is an internal test used to monitor student progress and the success of our curriculum. After testing is complete, we have some fun activities planned. School will be dismissed at 11:30am.
8TH GRADE PROMOTION - SAVE THE DATE!
Our 8th grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 12th at 6:00pm.
More information for this upcoming event will be announced soon. Save the date!
8TH GRADE SPECIAL EVENTS!
8th grade families, please note the following dates for some fun 8th grade activities! 

April 8th - Park Day: 8th graders will walk to the park by Kruse Elementary during 7th and 8th periods. Pick-up will be back at the middle school. 

April 22nd - High School Tours: 8th graders will walk over to the CEC High School during Elevate for a tour. 

April 29th - Pancake Breakfast!: 8th graders are invited to come and enjoy a celebratory breakfast made by their teachers. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:30am. 

May 12th - 8th Grade Promotion: 6pm at CEC High School. Doors will open at 5:45pm.
8TH GRADE POETRY CONTEST
NJHS NEWS
NJHS will have a meeting on Monday, April 11th in Isch's room from 3:00pm - 3:45pm. Additionally, our group will also be taking a field trip to Animal Friends Alliance on Thursday, April 14th during the school day. This field trip is to help fulfill our community service/volunteer hours for the semester. Thank you to our parent chaperones for volunteering their time to help!
CEC WINS AT THE STATE LATIN CONVENTION!
Last week CEC students attended the 66th annual Colorado Junior Classical League (www.coloradojcl.com) State Convention at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park.
CEC Winners:
  • Gio F. (grade 10) - won 1st individual student overall
  • Sam M. (grade 8) - won 5th individual student overall
  • Aiden A. (grade 8) - won 12th individual student overall
Students earn points from placing well on the academic tests, arts, and other events. Our students won 1st place in all their Performing Arts (Latin and English Oratory, Skit), numerous awards on the academic tests (in 10 Classics-related subjects) and won the CertAmen (quiz bowl).
Congratulations to this year's Convention Group!  
Students who wish to join them next year are encouraged to sign up for Latin!
SUMMER CAMP
Our SUMMER CAMP program is back! We will be inviting current 6th and 7th grade students to join our middle school team on May 17th, 18th,19th, 24th, 25th, and 26th to work on any gaps they might have in Math and English and make sure they have the skills they need to be successful next year.

Current 8th grade students will be invited to join our high school team on July 12th, 13th,14th, 19th, 20th, and 21st to get settled into the high school and work with their new teachers on filling Math and English gaps as well. This will be a for a targeted group of students who need this additional support.

We will be sending specific information to those students families shortly!
MS SPRING DANCE!
CEC Middle School Dance is happening again, and you are in for a sweet treat! On Friday, April 29th, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm, our school cafeteria will be transformed into Candy Land and we can't wait!

Tickets are on sale NOW! You can purchase your ticket from Mrs. Cable in the front office during lunch or after school. Ticket price is $7, cash or check only. Please makes checks payable to "Colorado Early Colleges Middle School".

We are in need of parent volunteers and donations for our school dance. Parents, if you are willing and able to help out, please click on the button below to sign up. Thank you in advance for your help in making this a night to remember!
WE NEED GAMES!
Our MS is in need of quick play board/card games to keep us busy when we have indoor recess. If you have any new or gently used games that you would like to donate, we would love to take them off your hands!
Please leave games at the front desk with Mrs. Cable. We thank you!!!
2022 - 2023 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
DONATE A YEARBOOK!
The yearbook is finished! As communicated, only a limited number of extra copies were ordered. We expect to be sold out by yearbook distribution! 
BUY NOW while supplies last at Jostens.com. If you have already bought a book, thank you!
Would you be interested in donating a yearbook? Not all of our students are able to afford a yearbook, so this year we are asking that if you're financially able to so, donate a yearbook! This is a great way to make sure all students feel included in the last day of school celebration!
SPRING BOGO SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Hello CEC Families!
We are getting ready for our Spring BOGO Scholastic Book Fair and we need volunteers! No experience needed! Please click on the button below to view the signup to see where you can help. 
WELLNESS SECTION
Call Now for a Pep Talk!
Students, parents, and guardians are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Then you probably need a pep talk! Look no further than the "Peptoc Hotline", a public art project from the students of West Side Elementary School in Healdsburg, California. Designed to offer positive and encouraging mantras to help you have a better day! Call today and you will be greeted with a series of delightful pre-recorded clips made by elementary school kids!
The toll-free number to call: 707-998-8410
INTERESTED IN TRANSPORTATION?
CECFC would like to provide transportation to and from school. We have created a survey to determine how many families may be interested. If you are interested in receiving transportation for your student, please click on the button below.

CEC Transportation Services is committed to providing safe and efficient transportation to CEC families when possible. Every effort will be made to provide a stop within 3 miles of your home address. This form is NOT registration for school transportation. By filling out this form, you will be placed on the contact list for transportation enrollment.

Transportation to and from all bus stops is the responsibility of the family. Thank you!
SCHOOL OF CHOICE ENROLLMENT
If you have family members, siblings, or friends who are interested in enrolling, please share this link: https://coloradoearlycolleges.schoolmint.net/signup 
or click the button below.

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  
  • Transcript (incoming 10-12th graders) or Report Card (incoming 6-9th graders)


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 McMurry Middle School do not need to enroll in the CECFC High School. They will receive a separate email later in the year with additional instructions on what steps are needed to complete the transition into CECFC High School.
LOVE CEC? LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW!
The Refer-A-Friend form for the 2022-23 school year is now available! Refer a friend to CEC and you could be eligible for $100 gift card!

Click the button below to fill out the form.
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
Our next Informational Meeting for the 2022-23 school year is on Wednesday, April 20th, from 4:30pm - 5:30pm.
Please click HERE to sign up.

Informational Meetings are designed to help potential students and their parents/guardians understand CEC's unique program.

While not required, we strongly encourage parents/guardians and students to participate in an informational meeting. You will have an opportunity to chat with CECFC staff members, ask questions about the middle school and/or high school and tour the middle school (McMurry) or high school campus.


The following documents will be needed when completing the enrollment process:
  • Birth Certificate, Passport, or State issued ID
  • Immunization records or exemption
  • Transcript (incoming 10-12th graders) or Report Card (incoming 6-9th graders)


Both high school and middle school information is covered during the meeting.
To RSVP for this meeting, click HERE. To view a list of upcoming meetings click HERE and scroll toward the bottom of the page.
CAMPUS CONNECTION
Would your child benefit from a mentor? CSU offers a great program called Campus Connections which pairs middle and high school students with college students pursuing a degree in social work or mental health for 12 weeks. Referrals for FALL 2022 are now being accepted.


If you are interested in more information, please:

  1. Check out this website: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/cc/about-campus-connections/
  2. Watch this video: https://youtu.be/WAgFsC_O8TE
  3. E-mail Ms. Bowers at merrily.bowers@coloradoearlycolleges.org if you would like your child to be referred to this program.
NEXT CHESS TOURNAMENT:
SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH


Don't miss the next CEC Chess Tournament!
Open to any student (any school) in grades K-12. 
Future tournament date is May 7th
Please click the button below for
more information and to register!
BEWARE OF PHISHING EMAILS!
A quick reminder for students to keep an eye out for any emails asking for personal info. The CEC IT department will NEVER ask for your passwords, and any "Job Offers" that sound too good to be true, usually are.

For more information on phishing scams and staying safe online,
please click HERE.
UPCOMING CONCERT DATES
Ready for some music to your ears? Here are scheduled dates for our wonderful CEC Music Concerts. Put these dates in your calendars now... you won't want to miss them!
Tuesday, 4/26Middle School and High School Choir
Tuesday, 5/3Middle School and High School Band and Orchestra
LOOKING FOR ATHLETES!
Physical activity, wellness, personal development, socialization, community and growth are all great reasons to join a sport team!
Please click here for access to the links below on teams that are looking for more athletes.
PARENT WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY
Parents, don't miss this chance to learn tips and secrets
on how to send your kids to college without going broke!

This web event happens Tuesday, March 29 from 6-7:15pm.

Please click HERE for more information.
CLUB INFORMATION
Are you looking for something to do after school? Looking to possibly make new friends? Looking for a place to express your creativity? Or simply looking for some good ol' fun?! Well, we have the answer for you! Join one of our clubs today!

Click the button below for a full list of all the exciting clubs that CEC has to offer for both middle school and high school students!
CHESS TEAM
We now have a professional coach from Chessmates on Tuesdays, 3-4pm in the cafeteria, and our regular high school helpers for our 'slow game Wednesdays' (also 3-4pm). Take advantage of this FREE opportunity for professional coaching!
This $50 value is provided for each CEC student by the STEM and GT programs!

If you have any questions, please contact:


We look forward to seeing you!
CEC SWAG STORE
It doesn't get any easier to show your school pride than
by shopping online for exclusive CEC Wolf Wear!

Buy for now, or prepare for next year with your very own CEC swag!

Click on the button below to make your purchase!
STEM 4 KIDS
CSU is offering a school year program called STEM 4 KIDS which aims to bring and build confidence in STEM to middle school and early high school-aged girls, with competitions and a range of engineering to chemistry to biology-based activities.

This program is free of charge and only requires registration.

Please click on the button below to register if you are interested
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
It's never too soon to prepare for next school year! Click here to see the message below from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment regarding required and recommended vaccines for your K-12th grader. Thank you!
SAFE2TELL
Safe2Tell is a Colorado resource for students, parents, and schools to anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family or your community. Safe2Tell connects schools and other authorities to protect our students. Please use Safe2Tell if you become aware of a student who is threatening harm to themselves or others or who is in danger in any way. https://safe2tell.org/
INFINITE CAMPUS "IC" MOBILE APP
Parents, Guardians and Students, did you know IC is not only on the web but there is a mobile app as well? You can check attendance, grades, assignments, set notifications, and so much more!
Download the Infinite Campus Parent or Student App today to stay connected!
To find out more information, click the button below.
If at any time you are having problems with Infinite Campus and/or Teams, please contact our support team at: support@coloradoearlycolleges.org
TEST ANXIETY TIPS
Testing Season is Upon Us
An upcoming test or exam can be a stressful time for any student. Many students experience some amount of stress and anxiety before and during exams.
According to the ADAA, causes of test anxiety may include a fear of failure, lack of adequate prep time, or bad experiences taking tests in the past. You're not alone! Here's what you can do to stay calm in the days leading up to and during your test.
If you are experiencing testing anxiety or would just like to talk PLEASE reach out to:
COVID-19 UPDATES
For an updated list of classroom exposures please use this link.

Class exposures will be kept for 3 weeks before being removed from the dashboard and the link will be updated daily.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Need a reminder of important school dates? Click on the button for the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar!
HELPFUL LINKS
CECFC MS Main Line: (970)893-4549
Attendance: (970) 682-2007
Attendance Email: fcmsattendance@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Do you have a question, concern, or are you just not sure to whom you need to speak with? The School Contact Information Sheet is a list of helpful contact information for CECFC Middle School and High School.