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CEC Early College Newsletter

February 28, 2022 | Issue XLX

Reminder about DPS weather delay policy for 21-22

Strategies for Supporting Youth Impacted by Trauma

On March 3rd at noon, the DPS Trauma-Informed Practices Team will present about the effects that trauma has on youth. The DPS Trauma-Informed Team trains DPS schools to adopt trauma-informed practices which help the entire community recognize the impact of trauma and implement changes to help students build healthy relationships and feel safe to learn and grow. During the webinar, the panel of experts will provide attendees with information about

recognizing childhood trauma
the impacts that trauma has on students
strategies for parents to support their children at home and how to advocate for your child at school.

For more information, please view the following flyer about this webinar and how to register.

Counselors' Corner

CSU Journalism & Media Summer Camp

Interested in journalism (news), media, social media, photography, video, websites, writing, etc.? Apply (by March 1) to do the June 12-15 media camp for high school students. Click here for the application . See Ms. O’Kelly with questions.

Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities

Click here to see a list of great organizations where students can volunteer.

Summer Programs and Camps

Click here to discover amazing programs and camps for students. Each one has scholarship opportunities.

CEC Student Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski Trips

Are you interested in a field trip to cross country ski or snowshoe in March? Snowshoeing is like hiking on snow wearing snowshoes that attach to your shoes. Cross country skiing is skiing but on a flatter trail. Both are FUN!. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Transportation, equipment, & lessons are provided. Thanks to our principal, Mr. Shaw, these are free events. Interested? Please fill out this form or see Ms. O’Kelly in the library or email for more information at:

hilary_okelly@dpsk12.net.

DSF Scholarship for Seniors

Seniors can earn up to $3600 a year for up to 4 years. Seniors who have at least 2.0 GPA and have attended a DPS high school for 4 years may be eligible. No essay required. Find application and other information at: DSF-scholarship

Any questions? See Mr. Sandoval or Ms. Stobbe at CEC.

FREE Summer College Classes for DPS Students

This is a great opportunity for students to receive free college credits and save time and money on their path toward career and college. If you are interested, see your CEC school counselor.

DPS is Hiring Students for Afterschool Part-time Job

Become an after school student sweeper and make $15 an hour after school (Monday-Friday 2 hours a day).

Contact Ciara Martinez at: ciara_martinez@dpsk12.net

Check out resources about careers, colleges, etc

CEC Counseling

Youth Apprenticeship Program

You’ve heard about the exciting work-based learning opportunities through apprenticeship offered in partnership with CareerWise Colorado. Apprenticeship provides additional avenues to college and career success. It is on-the-job learning in career pathways such as financial services, business operations and information technology.

Watch this short film about why youth apprenticeship is an important innovation to our education system.

To be eligible for apprenticeship, students need only be on-track to graduate. If your student is interested, they should speak with Karina Weymouth at: mariah_jordan@dpsk12 .net or in Room 119A. From that initial meeting we can help with the application process, including resume and interview preparation and exploring the open apprentice positions in our area.

For an idea of the types of apprenticeships that will be available, visit CareerWise’s occupations page. When the CareerWise Hiring Hub goes live on February 22nd, specific opportunities with employers can be found here.

DPS needs community leaders like you!

Discount Tickets for Rapids Games

When purchasing your tickets, select the school your child attends as:

CEC EARLY COLLEGE

Free Covid-19 Testing Near You

The State of Colorado is covering all costs associated for COVID-19 testing, the test is available for FREE for you or anyone you know. Use the link below to register for testing at a site near you.