CEC Inverness Newsletter 3/29

Friday, March 29, 2024

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Important Dates

Friday, April 5 - CMAS Science Testing (for 11th graders ONLY) at 8:00am

***NOTE: if student would like to opt-out, check your email or get a form from the front desk***

Friday, April 5 - Remote Learning Day for ALL students (except 11th graders completing the CMAS Science Test - see above)

Friday, April 5 - Spring Fling Event open to ALL current CEC students (see below)

Spring Fling Event

All current CEC students are encouraged to attend!

Student Ambassadors Needed

Teacher Appreciation Week Project

CEC parents and students, as Teacher Appreciation Week (April 29-May 10) approaches, we invite you to share your gratitude and appreciation by submitting short videos expressing your thanks to our dedicated educators. Let's come together to celebrate their hard work and impact on our lives!

You can help! Record a short video (15-20 seconds max) of why you appreciate a specific CEC teacher or staff member and send it to marketing@coloradoearlycolleges.org with the subject line “TAW Video.” Please include your first name, whether you are a parent or student, and which CEC campus it’s for in the email message. The deadline to submit is April 15.

Little Shop of Horrors

Buy your tickets now for the best show in town! Click here to purchase tickets and get all the details about the show.

Questions? Contact tara.hedberg@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Communication Guide

Do you have questions or concerns regarding CECI? Not sure where to start or who to contact? Click here to view our Communication Guide, with listed contacts of staff who can answer specific questions, as well as our Communication Flow Chart, which indicates who to go to first.

Staff Spotlight

Hi, I'm Kathy Reid, the 504 Coordinator here at CECI. This is my second year here, and my 16th year working in schools.

Watching the students grow into young adults is so rewarding. My day feels complete when I am able to truly help someone.

I grew up in this beautiful state of Colorado, am a CU grad and faithful Buff fan. I have had the honor, along with my husband, of raising our own two sons. We have recently become empty nesters and hope to start some RVing. I have a passion for Wellness and enjoy trying to learn more about it.

I am grateful to be a part of this amazing school.

Hello! With my MBA, I've been teaching and coaching students and business professionals for over 14 years and have been a marketing consultant for over 20+ years. My work has involved C2B & B2B across both traditional and digital methods. Integrity, ethics, and True IMC (Integrated Marketing Communication) are my core principles. My specialties are the areas of SEO, social media optimization and marketing integration based on consumer psychology techniques.

Prior to that, I worked in the arts. My undergrad is a triple major, Musical Theatre! Taking up to 24 credit hours a semester (whew!) I completed my bachelors and then traveled across the country to to perform and teach theatre.

Advising Updates

All students

Fall Advising starts on March 26th!

Fall academic advising begins Tuesday, March 26^th. For students who plan to take classes off-campus, you may schedule sooner as some colleges are opening registration earlier. Check your college email for specific registration dates or contact your advisor. If you are unsure of who your advisor is, please check Infinite Campus.

The Advising meeting is a vital component of the Colorado Early College model as the time helps to ensure your student is on track for graduation and working towards appropriate post-secondary goals. During this time, we meet with every student and their parent/guardian to update the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP).

Meetings may be in person or virtual.

During the advising meeting we will:

Review grades and attendance
Discuss goals for graduation and post-graduation
Make sure the appropriate degree/certificate is declared and run a Degree Check
Determine the appropriate classes for the next semester
Review your academic plan

All academic plans are subject to change based on availability, student grades, attendance and Accuplacer scores. Please click on link to schedule your advising appointment with your student’s advisor:

Academic advising with Ms. Jameson

Academic advising with Ms. Kjosen

Academic advising with Ms. Rodriguez

(If you are unsure of who your advisor is, please check Infinite Campus )

Fall academic advising ends April 26^th.

Schedule your appointment soon to get a time that is convenient for you!

The SAT is going digital in 2024!

It's never too early to start practicing for the SAT! Click below to access the College Board's official practice resources.

Digital SAT Practice Resources

VUELO 2024: Aerospace Summer Camp | July 29th- August 2nd

SpaceTech Scholars Outreach - MSU Denver - VUELO is a one-week exploratory learning opportunity with MSU Denver in the College of Aerospace Computing Engineering and Design. This day camp is built to begin a support system for students just like you who are interested in pursuing a career in the Aviation and Aerospace industry and meet other students with similar interests and aspirations.

Below are several highlighted features of the 5-day camp:

Peer mentoring provided by college students already enrolled in the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering and Design.
Participation in hands-on aerospace focused enrichment activities for the VUELO program.
Overview of campus organizations.
$250.00 stipend for completion and participation of the program.
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Free On-Campus Parking will be provided.

Questions about this program contact Maria (Lisa) Ratliff at lratlif4@msudenver.edu

Additional Summer Camp Opportunities:

Summer programs at our local Colorado universities can be a great way to expand your experiences and get a feel for what it would be like to live on a college campus. Click the links below to explore the opportunities. Many of them are low cost or offer scholarships. Some are day camps, and some are residential camps. Also listed are summer internships.

CSU Ft. Collins Summer Camps

CU Denver Summer Camps

CU Boulder Summer Opportunities

Colorado School of Mines SUMMET program

CU Pre-Health Scholars (CUPS) Program High School Track

Medical Career Collaborative (MC²)

CU Science Discovery

Aerospace States Association and Colorado Space Business Roundtable Aerospace Summer

Internship Program

Career Week for GIRLs:

Youth Conservation Corp opportunity

Questions? Contact your advisor.

Equestrian Scholarships

High school seniors are encouraged to apply now for the 2024 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships. US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the program, which provides five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equestrian knowledge or skills while in college. Apply here by March 31.

2024 Youth Award Nominations

The Youth Award recognizes teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 who have overcome personal adversity and created positive change in their lives. The Youth Awards focuses on teenagers who have triumphed over great odds and serve as inspirations and role models. If you know young people who would be good candidates for the Youth Award, please help us identify them! Nominate a young candidate here by March 29!

CU Boulder Leeds School of Business High School Programs

The KeyBank Business Leadership Program is a week-long program for talented high school juniors and seniors, with specific emphasis on underrepresented backgrounds. This week-long intensive program develops students teamwork and leadership skills while expanding their business knowledge. Click here for more information. Apply here by April 1!

Women in Business Case Competition

Talented high school students are invited to compete in a summer case competition at the Leeds School of Business. Participants will gain real-world experience while competing in a case challenge focused on issues affecting women. Click here for more information. Apply here by April 1!

Colorado Charter School Institute Scholarship