Dear families,

We’re going to Japan  in Summer 2025, and you’re invited!

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/tx6xcse

The Information session will take place on May 2nd at 6:00pm in room 411 at the high school.

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

 In this info session, we’ll talk about:

• How this opportunity will benefit your student
• What we’ll see and do on our trip
• Everything that’s included in this experience
• How your child can earn academic credit
• How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
• How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Please contact Mr. Mesh if you have questions.

As we celebrate Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (April 29 - May 3), we invite you to join us in honoring the hard work and dedication of our educators and support staff by making a gift! Your contribution will help us provide tokens of gratitude and recognition to those who tirelessly nurture and support our students every day. Your gift will enable us to provide heartfelt gestures of appreciation, reminding our educators and staff that their hard work is valued and cherished.

To make a gift, scan the QR code or Click HERE.

Our amazing Choir, Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band will once again be serenading us! We hope you can join us:

Band/Jazz Band/Orchestra Concert: Thursday, May 2nd at 7:00pm at the HS. Performers should arrive at 6:30pm wearing concert black.

Choir Concert: Mrs. McCreery’s final choir concert will be Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30pm. Join us for an evening of classic rock performed with a live band. Wear your concert t-shirts from your favorite rock band!!!! 

Registration is $35 per family (not per person). All funds raised will support scholarships for our out-of-state field trips next year. Students and teachers run for free! Register HERE.

Not interested in running? No problem! We need folks to help organize the runners and man the tables. Please contact Chris Vick to volunteer!

Students! Need some help de-stressing over finals? Try getting your hands dirty by planting, repotting plants, crafts, yoga, and more! Join Erica Koehler in Rm 417 for some plant therapy! See flyer below for details!

We can't believe that our Seniors are almost ready to graduate! To celebrate your accomplishments, we invite all students to participate in Senior Spirit Week!

Like vegetable gardening? Come get your hands in the soil this summer and help CECFC tend our Farm to School gardens! We are looking for parent and student volunteers to help weed, harvest, and pack produce, as well as to staff our stand at the Fort Collins farmer's market. 

Contact Kristin Maxwell for more information and to get connected with our volunteer screening process before May 17th.

Do you have a bunch of "stuff" that you just don't need, want, or have enough room to keep? Let us help! Bring your items to the CEC Garage Sale & let us do the hard work. Please see the flyer below for all the details!

If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Beth Gillespie.

Please join us in recognizing CECFC’s HS Robotics Teams, Frostbyte and C --, and their dedicated coach, Evan Mesh.

Evan and his teams, supported by the fabulous Kathleen Kingdom, spent three days competing at this year’s VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas. This esteemed event featured 820 teams from all 50 states and over 60 countries. Only the top 5.95% of all VEX Robotics teams earned a spot to this prestigious event.

Team Frostbyte, consisting of Tripton H, Elias B, and Hosea M, placed 63rd out of 82 teams in the Opportunity Division but unfortunately didn’t advance to the division playoffs.

Team C --, comprised of seniors Tyler P, Dietrich H, and Spencer L, achieved 21st place out of 82 teams in the Math Division. Although they advanced to the division playoffs, they were eliminated in the first round. This brings their high school robotics journey to a close, marking the end of an incredibly successful team run as they prepare to graduate this year.

Both teams exhibited exceptional commitment and perseverance throughout the season. Congratulations on an outstanding year! We eagerly await their future successes both on and off the field.

Please consider donating to our Robotics Program by clicking the button below. Support our award-winning robotics teams with your gift to help cover expenses for robotics kits, team registrations, and competitive event costs. Thank you!

Class of 2024 Important Dates & Deadlines:

Class of 2024 – Be sure to check out the Grad Website at www.cubstowolves.com

Upcoming Dates & Deadlines - May 

• 1 - Deadline to submit Virtual Rose Pictures - Walking grads 
• 1 - Deadline to submit Accessible Seating Form - Walking grads 
• 14 - All CECFC fees and books due – All grads 
• 18 - Graduation Rehearsal @ 10 am, Embassy Suites Loveland - Walking grads 
• 18 – Graduation Ceremony @ 2 pm, Embassy Suites Loveland - Walking grads and guests 

Congrats to the Class of 2024!

In order to highlight our amazing seniors and all of their accomplishments, we would like to feature them on our social media pages. If you would like your student to be featured, please email mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org with a recent photo of them, what they will be graduating with (associate or certificate), and their plans for after graduation. Feel free to include a fun fact too, as little or as much information as you'd like!

Graduating Seniors! Are you looking for a job after graduation that starts at $18/hour? Contact Ms. Straudacher if you have questions!

Worried about the cost of going to college? There are many scholarship possibilities out there for you! Below is a list of available scholarships - click the links to learn more:

• Blue Federal Credit Union is offering over $18,000 in Scholarship money. Click HERE to apply before May 1st!

• Even more possibilities can be found through the Student Scholarships website.

Believe it or not, we are getting very close to the end of the semester. You know what that means? Final Exams are coming soon! Thursday, May 9th - Tuesday, May 14th.

Feeling stressed? Please see below for some tips on how to reduce your test taking anxiety! Please contact our amazing School Counselor, Erica Koehler, if you have concerns about how to handle the stress that accompanies the last few weeks of school.

Keystone Science school is offering a variety of adventure trips over the summer. Are you interesting in climbing, sand boarding, rafting & hiking? Then you don't want to miss these amazing opportunities! Click the button above, or scan the QR code below, to see details & register!

Ever thought about visiting China? Worried about the cost of travel? This may be your chance to travel while having most of your costs covered for you!

The China-US Culture Exchange Tour invites you to embark on a transformative journey into the heart of Chinese culture. Organized by the Langfang Municipal Government (Langfang, Hebei Province, China) and funded by the Langfang University Alumni Foundation, a registered 2 nonprofit organization, this program offers a unique opportunity for US students to experience China firsthand.

This immersive program goes beyond the typical tourist experience, delving deep into the vibrant cities of Langfang, Tianjin, and Beijing. Students will have the chance to explore iconic landmarks like the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City, but also discover hidden gems and local neighborhoods.

Travel dates are August 2nd through August 11th, 2024.

Please fill out this FORM by May 1, 2024.

Need more information? CLICK HERE to read all about the details, including what costs will be covered by the program.

Enrollment for the 2024-25 School Year – Enrollment is now open for all new students for the 2024-25 school year. Students currently enrolled in the 2023-24 school year do NOT need to re-enroll, this includes our 8th graders at McMurry middle school!  All currently enrolled students, except for graduates, will automatically be reenrolled for 2024-25! Additional information for new students can be found by clicking HERE.  Ready to start the enrollment process? Click HERE. 

Informational Meetings – CECFC High School will now be hosting weekly Informational Meetings for all new and prospective students for the 2024-25 school year. Check the CEC Website for the new dates and times, share with a friend, and you may be eligible to receive up to $100 for every student you refer!  (Scroll down the website to the link "Info meetings & Tours" beneath the Fort Collins map)

Refer-A-Friend - Share what sets CEC apart with your friends and family through our Refer-A-Friend Program and you may be eligible to receive up to $100 for every student you refer! For more information, click HERE.  

Host Families are welcome to begin applying now for hosting international students at CEC for the 2024-2025 School year! Families can host for an entire academic year or a semester.

Families need to provide a place to sleep, a place to study, transportation to and from school and some activities, as well as food.

Students come with their own spending money and are wanting to experience the typical American lifestyle with a family.

Reach out to Christina Galloway at senoragallowayfoco@gmail.com in order to express interest! 

Has someone in the CEC community shown you or your student an act of kindness?  Click here or use the QR code provided to give them a shoutout on our Social Media pages! It can be big or small, but please share your experiences of kindness with us!

Help us raise funds for CECFC! Bring in your Bottle Caps from your Morning Fresh Dairy milk bottles. The collection box will be near the front desk. Visit www.morningfreshdairy.com/giving-back/caps4cash.html for more information.

Here are some friendly reminders about illnesses and absences. Let’s have a healthy spring semester!! 

• Illnesses: Please DO NOT SEND students to school if they are ill. 
• Contact Attendance with details if your student is out due to illness
• Students must stay home for at least 24 hours after a fever has resolved without fever reducing medications to lower the fever
• Students must stay home for at least 24 hours after vomiting and/or diarrhea without medication to reduce those symptoms
• If your student has missed [5 consecutive days] or [7 days in a two week period] due to illness, please provide medical documentation for these absences to be excused.
• COVID-19: If your student is diagnosed with COVID-19, they should remain home from school for 5 full days since symptom onset or positive test. Your student should return only after symptoms have resolved. Masking is recommended for days 6 through 10.  

Contact Info:

• RN: Jen McGlue, RN can be reached at 970-377-0044 x10121 or jen.mcglue@ColoradoEarlyColleges.org

• Health Tech: Ryane Oswandel can be reached at 970-377-0044 x 10122 or ryane.oswandel@coloradoearlycolleges.org

CECFCHS has implemented a new sign-in/sign-out system to help us keep our students and staff safe.

Raptor’s sign-in/sign-out system where students and staff can record their entry and exit times upon arrival and departure from the school building helps to ensure accurate accounting of individuals and real-time tracking of who is in the building at any given time. Using a sign-in/sign-out system is essential for school safety. Here’s why:

• Emergency Preparedness: In the event of an emergency, the sign-in/sign-out system serves as a valuable tool for quickly identifying who is present in the building. This information is crucial for emergency response efforts and ensuring the safety of all individuals on campus.
• Restricted Access: Only current students and staff can sign in using their IDs. This helps prevent unauthorized individuals, such as former staff or students from gaining access to the school building.
• Real-Time Tracking: The system has real-time tracking capabilities, allowing school administrators to monitor the presence of individuals in the building at any given time.
• Centralized Data Management: All sign-in/sign-out data is managed and easily accessible to authorized personnel, facilitating efficient accounting and tracking of individuals in the school building.

By implementing a comprehensive sign-in/sign-out system with the features outlined above, schools can ensure accurate accounting of individuals, real-time tracking capabilities, and enhanced security measures to safeguard the school community. Please click HERE to learn how the system works. Contact Court Sheffield if you have questions.

Everyone is welcome!

No volunteering, no commitment.

Our Parent Resource Group meetings are friendly and casual, a place for parents to meet other CEC families and share stories, ask questions, and find information. Any questions brought up are placed as an agenda item for our SAC (School Accountability Committee) meetings with CEC Leadership.

Research shows that when parents are involved in their children's education, they benefit emotionally, socially, and academically.

We all meet regularly to have fun and organize events. Be part of our team! Visit our website or email cecfcsac@gmail.com if you're interested.

Next SAC Meeting: April 24th at 3:00pm at the HS

Thank you very much, CEC Parents!

The list is endless when it comes to resources for supporting your success.

Here is a list of staff dedicated to supporting students' unique needs:

• SPED Teachers - Chrissy Hammel-Peterson and Amanda Wentink
• School Counselor - Erica Koehler
• English Language Learner Coordinator- Brian Doebbeling
• Gifted & Talented Coordinator- Karen Karppinen
• 504 Coordinator- Madeleine Grigg
• Nurse & Health Tech- Jen McGlue and Ryane Oswandel
• Community Outreach Coordinator- Juan Lopez
• Safety & Security- Court Sheffield and Ashley Prince
• Tutoring Center- Brennan Artrip
• Director of Student Services- Melissa Johnson

Our priority is to provide you with the support you need to be successful in your plan of study. Please don’t hesitate to reach out when you need us! 

Infinite Campus "IC" Mobile App

Parents/Guardians & 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! 

If at any time you are having problems with Infinite Campus and/or Teams, please contact our support team at: support@coloradoearlycolleges.org or click the link for support information: https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/support/

We have a variety of vacant positions we need to fill across our network.

If you are interested, please click HERE.

1. Go to www.kingsoopers.com
2. In the Search bar, type "Community Rewards"
3. Log in or Create your account
4. Search Colorado Early Colleges (EG422)
5. Click "Enroll"

Once you are enrolled, you will automatically earn money for CEC by simply using your rewards card. It is a quick and easy way to support the work we do for students and families here at CEC.

ATTENDANCE PHONE NUMBER:

(970) 632-5282

ATTENDANCE EMAIL ADDRESS:

fchsattendance@coloradoearlycolleges.org