Friday, September 23, 2022

In Today's Newsletter:

  • October Count Day
  • Student Pick Up by 3:30
  • Advising Now Open!
  • Picture Retake Day
  • Homecoming Dance Information
  • Staff Luncheon Donations
  • Donate to the Parent Group
  • School Accountability Meeting
  • Yearbook Announcements 
  • Spring Break Europe Trip Fundraiser
  • National Honor Society Applications
  • Become a Peer Tutor
  • Scholarship Information
  • College/Career Opportunities
  • Social Media Links
  • Refer-A-Friend Link

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Important Dates


Tuesday, September 27, 9am-12pm - Picture Retake Day

Thursday, September 29, 5:30 - School Accountability Meeting (click to join)

Saturday, October 1, 7pm - Homecoming Dance

Monday, October 3 - Count Day

Friday, October 7 - Family/Teacher Conferences

(No HS classes; college classes in session)


October Count Day

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!


October Count Day is COMING! Every school year we are required by the Colorado Department of Education to report our enrollment numbers. This is done by attendance verification. The attendance verification window is from September 26 through October 11, with October 3 being the official Count Day.


We ask that students be in attendance during this attendance window, and we request that all on campus students be present for each assigned class and all online students are active in their online class during the class time. Due to the importance of Count Day on 10/3, please do NOT have appointments or early pickup be conducted on that date which would remove the student from the classroom. 


Bottom line, October Count provides CECDC the funding for your student to receive the $4200 voucher to pursue college goals, hire and retain quality instructors, and deliver top-notch programming! October Count is crucial to the continued success of CECDC to provide you and your family this wonderful opportunity.


We kindly request your support during Count Day. If you have questions regarding this event, please contact the school for additional information.


Questions?

Contact shannon.miles@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Student Pick Up by 3:30

Students need to be picked up by 3:30 pm unless they are staying for a school-sponsored event/club.


Questions?

Contact michelle.pratt@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Advising Now Open!

The fall advising calendar is now open. Please schedule with your assigned advisor for a time that works best for you and a parent. Graduating Seniors have priority and should schedule for the first available appointment with their advisor. At your advising meeting, you and your advisor will plan your next semester's schedule, review your Individual Academic & Career Plan (ICAP), discuss any current academic needs, and celebrate your successes. Please reach out to your advisor if your parent cannot make the meeting or would prefer to join virtually. We look forward to meeting with you soon!


*Mrs. Nordgren's students will note she is offering virtual-only appointments on Mondays and Fridays and in-person appointments on Tues, Weds, and Thurs.







Questions?

Contact your advisor.

Picture Retake Day

Picture Retake Day: Tuesday, September 27, 9am-12pm


Picture Order ID: EVT6DMPSQ

Picture Order Website: mylifetouch.com.


Questions?

Contact tommi.martin@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Homecoming Dance Information

CECP Students! You are cordially invited to the 2022 CECP Homecoming Masquerade Ball!


The event is on Saturday, October 1 from 7pm to 10pm and will be located at Parker Fieldhouse. The link for tickets can be seen below. The Early Bird Pricing ends on 9/17 at 7 pm.

Tickets: https://colorado-early-colleges-parker-stuco.ticketleap.com/cec-parker-homecoming-2022/


Homecoming Court nominations are now open! Please use the below form to nominate the people you would like to see as royalty. Court Nominations close 9/28.

Homecoming Court Nominations: https://forms.office.com/r/YjZa1iGmij


If anyone wants to bring an outside guess, they have to fill out a form and return it to Michelle Pratt by September 28 at 4pm. Forms are at the front desk. 


Questions?

Contact kelsey.minnick@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Staff Luncheon Donations

It's a Souper Staff Lunch!

They ARE super--so let's ladle up some love for our teachers and staff who are busily supporting and teaching our kids. On Thursday, September 29th, we are serving soup and salad upstairs in the CECP staff lounge. Join us in thanking our amazing CECP teachers and staff with warm, tasty food!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Then, bring your item(s) to the upstairs staff lounge by 10:30AM on that Thursday. Also, please label your returnable dishes so they don't get lost. 


Click here to sign up to bring something for lunch.


Questions?

Contact sharlab@centurylink.net.

Donate to the Parent Group

The Parent Group at CEC Parker is a dedicated and passionate group of parents who raise funds to support activities and projects such as food and drink for school events (Senior Nights, College/Career Nights, Graduation, Senior Breakfasts, student dances and functions), teacher supplies, sports equipment, and community events sponsorships, as well as monthly staff appreciation breakfasts and lunches. Thank you for your contribution to support their work!

Click here to donate.


Questions?

Regarding Donations: Contact jennifer.malenky@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Regarding the Parent Group: Contact sharlab@centurylink.net.

School Accountability Meeting

First School Accountability Committee Meeting: Thursday, September 29, 5:30 (click to join)


Proposed Agenda Items: UIP overview, Parent Communication, 5 and 2 year schools.


The School Accountability Committee (commonly referred to as the SAC) is a representative advisory committee that serves as a grassroots organization for a school’s accountability change process. The primary role of a SAC is to understand all operating procedures within the school, and if needed, make recommendations concerning school improvement, including but not limited to such topics as: spending priorities, academic achievement, facilities, and culture and climate.


Questions?

Contact keshia.medellin@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Yearbook Announcements

Yearbooks are now on sale! Buy a yearbook for only $35. Order early before the yearbook sells out! Use the link to order your yearbook today: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01127201


Seniors! Upload your senior portrait as soon as you receive it! Use this link: https://images.jostens.com/0IzOvXjrladfrI3Mjt8lofA


CEC Parker Students! Want to make sure you and your friends make it into the yearbook? Start uploading your photos. We need photos of summer activities, sports, interests, school clubs, and any other activity. Use this link to upload your photos: https://images.jostens.com/0IzOvXjrladfrI3Mjt8lofA


Questions?

Contact jane.ono@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Spring Break Europe Trip Fundraiser

Please support students partaking in the 2023 Europe Trip by participating in the following fundraisers:


Chick-fil-a Car Wash

Please support our students by attending our for-donation car wash at the Parker Chick-fil-a on Sunday, September 25 from 12:00-4:00pm. Students are raising money for their expenses for the 2023 Europe Trip and you can make an impact by getting your car washed! 


Colonna’s Pizza 

If you aren’t able to attend our car wash, please consider supporting our students by eating yummy pizza! We are hosting a fundraiser at Colonna’s Pizza on Wednesday, September 28 from 4:00-8:00pm. Don’t forget to mention CEC, so we can receive a portion of the profits that evening!

Address: 11215 S Parker Rd Parker, CO 80134


Thank you again to all of the parents that attended meetings, considered this opportunity for their student, and who recognized the value in world travel. The trip is currently at full capacity and students that enroll will now join a waitlist. For any questions or information about joining the waitlist, please reach out to Jaycee DeSimone or Mary DiIorio at jaycee.desimone@coloradoearlycolleges.org or mary.diiorio@coloradoearlycolleges.org


Questions?

Please contact Jaycee Henderson or Mary DiIorio through Teams or email.

jaycee.desimone@coloradoearlycolleges.org

mary.diiorio@coloradoearlycolleges.org

National Honor Society Applications

  • Due Nov 4th to Mrs. Alvey
  • Open to students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. 9th grade students who are interested in joining next year should begin to build their membership qualifications and can apply next year.
  • Minimum 3.5 GPA required to apply
  • Must have a minimum of 20 hours of service to apply
  • Leadership experience preferred
  • Demonstration of character through a written essay
  • After applications are evaluated by the CECP Faculty Council, students will be notified by the end of fall semester if they have been admitted or denied. 


Click here for the application.


Questions?

Contact carolyn.alvey@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Become a Peer Tutor

To become a peer tutor, contact Jennifer Laske, jennifer.laske@coloradoearlycolleges.org. One must be enrolled or have taken a college level course, having earned A's in their high school classes in that subject. If it is a subject that we do not offer college level classes for, one must have taken at lease 2 classes in that subject earning A's. Application and interview finish the process. Counts for service hours and also nice way to build up volunteer hours for college applications.


Questions?

Contact jennifer.laske@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Scholarship Information

Scholarship List


We will now be posting scholarships that we find on our advising college guide! Click here to access the full list of scholarships.


Scholarship Resources for All Grades


Did you know that it is never too early to start applying for scholarships? High School Freshmen to College Seniors should always be on the lookout for different scholarship opportunities.


Here are some resources to help get you started:

College/Career Opportunities

ACC Free 2022-2023 FAFSA Labs

Mondays, 1-6pm, ACC Littleton or Virtual

Free in-person (Littleton) or virtual FAFSA help! RSVP encouraged. For in-person appointments, please complete the form on the FAFSA Lab event page on ACC’s Events Calendar. For virtual appointments, please contact: eoc@ccd.edu or 303.352.8746.


Virtual College Application Planning Seminar

September 22, 5:30-7:00pm, Virtual

Attention graduating seniors applying to college this fall! Come to our College Application Planning Seminar for tips and resources for starting your college admissions and FAFSA application process. This event will provide tips to organize yourself for the college application process. You will learn how to send transcripts and test scores, what the different college deadlines mean, how to start the Federal Application for Student Aid and why you should complete it, resources for scholarships, and more!

This will be a virtual event open to CEC students and parents.

Register here.


CoorsTek Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair Kick Off

September 24, 9:00am-3:00pm, CU Denver 

Students are invited to attend the Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair Season Kick-Off to learn more on how to participate in the DMRSEF Science fair and what to expect. The Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair (DMRSEF) was established in 1963 to give pre-collegiate researchers an outlet to engage their scientific interests and an opportunity to interact with professional researchers and scientists. Serving eight counties in the Denver metropolitan area (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Summit), the CoorsTek DMRSEF provides area middle school and high school students a vehicle to develop their scientific skillsets and an annual opportunity to present their research. Each year, middle and high school category winners represent the CoorsTek DMRSEF at the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF), and our three Senior Best in Fair winners represent Colorado at the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Register here.

Transportation & Construction Girl

September 29, 8:30-1:30, Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Female students interested in the transportation and construction industry can register to attend an amazing event hosted by Transportation & Construction Girl (TGC) on Sept 29 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds from 8:30am-1:30pm. REGISTER HERE if interested.


CU Anschutz Medical Pre Health Day

October 1, 10:00am-1:30pm, Virtual

Interested in a career in the health professions? A virtual visit to CU Anschutz with live interactive sessions with program representatives will teach you about all the fields in which you are interested. This includes: 

  • Dental Medicine (DDS)
  • Public Health (Master of Public Health, DrPH)
  • Graduate Programs and Medical Scientist Training Program (MS, PhD, MD/PhD)
  • Modern Human Anatomy (MS)
  • Nursing (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor of Nursing Practice)
  • Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Physician Assistant (Master of Physician Assistant Studies)
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant (Master of Science)
  • Physical Therapy (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
  • Medicine (MD)

The free event is open to all high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students as well as advisors and parents/guardians! Click here to register.


College Fair of Greater Denver

October 1, 10:00am-12:00pm, Mountain Vista High School

Since 1972 College Fairs of Greater Denver, Inc. has provided high school students and parents an opportunity to meet with college representatives through an annual series of college fair programs and workshops. This organization is comprised of high school counselors and college admissions representatives from the greater Denver area. Each program provides students and parents the opportunity to meet college representatives one-on-one.


Please note: these events are FREE for students and parents to attend. However, we do strongly encourage students to register at StriveFair.com. This eliminates the need for students to fill out a contact card at each table.


Virtual Info Sessions for Seniors Interested in Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, UPenn, & Stanford

October 2, October 3

Representatives from Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford University will present information about their institutions, discuss the application process, and answer questions on how to put together a strong and reflective application. Each program will end with breakout sessions where representatives will answer questions about their specific school and the application process. Click to sign up:


Roadtrip Nation: Colorado

October 16 - Deadline to Apply


This upcoming spring, fueled by the Daniels Fund, Wend Collective, and Strada Education Network, we’re helping a team of young people explore career opportunities in Colorado...for free! If you’re especially hoping to find a career in health care, the skilled trades, STEM, agriculture, or natural resources and energy, we’re looking for you! We want to give you a hands-on look at how people like you are using their talents and interests to find fulfilling and meaningful careers right in your home state.


Application Details: 

  • All travel expenses, plus a daily stipend for personal expenses, are paid for by Roadtrip Nation.
  • This trip is currently scheduled for late spring 2023, but the timing may shift as we continue to monitor the situation with COVID-19. We'll work with applicants and communicate about timing as we learn more.
  • We want to share your journey with others, so the road trip will be filmed. The resulting documentary may be shown on public television, as well as other relevant video platforms.
  • Individuals who are chosen will help plan the trip around their specific interests, areas of study, and career aspirations, so you’ll be working with Roadtrip Nation to research and book interviews with the career role models you’d like to speak with.

Click here to apply or for more information.

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Refer Your Friends!

If your friend enrolls in a CEC school for 2022-2023, you may be eligible to receive $100! Click here to learn more.
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