Friday, October 4, 2024

Important Dates

October 14 - 18 - Fall Break- NO SCHOOL

The building will be CLOSED for the entire week

To report an absence, please email cecdcnattendance@coloradoearlycolleges.org or call (720)505-4010

Thank You, Parents!

On behalf of the entire DC North staff- THANK YOU to our wonderful, generous, thoughtful parent volunteers for the scrumptious, beautiful September luncheon! We are so grateful for our community of students, parents, and staff!

CEC DC North Presents

Fall Concert

This concert is free to attend and everyone is welcome!

Questions? Contact ian.rollins@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Business Manager

Advising Updates

All Students

College of Engineering, Design, and Computing Virtual Open House

CU Denver is hosting a virtual open house for its College of Engineering, Design, and Computing on October 15 at 5pm. Register here.

DC North Pop-up Events

Throughout the semester, CECDCN will be hosting pop-up sessions in the café (the area by the book room). Below is the list of the scheduled events. If you have additional questions, please reach out to your advisor. Event times are subject to change. If changes occur, an announcement will be made in Teams. 

Graduates

Colorado Free Application Day

If you are applying for colleges in Colorado this semester, save some money by applying on Colorado Free Application Days from October 15-October 17.

Daniels Scholarship Program

The Daniels Scholarship Program helps make college possible for motivated and ambitious students.

We’re looking for students with great potential, strong character, big dreams, and values that align with the man behind it all, Bill Daniels. Daniels Scholars® are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and committed to making a difference in the world around them. They are independent and entrepreneurial thinkers who are proud of their country and their communities and work hard to improve them.

Sound like you? Then apply September 16 — October 18 at the link below to join an incredible community of over 5,000 Daniels Scholars and alumni across the country.

Daniels Scholarship Program

FAFSA Bootcamp

Federal Student Aid (FSA) will be hosting a free one-day federal financial aid webinar series on October 23. The sessions are geared toward students, parents, and college access professionals.

To sign-up and to see which sessions are available, click here.

Questions: FSAOutreachwebinars@ed.gov

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship

This award recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. For more information about how to apply, please see your Academic Advisor by October 9, 2024.  

Questions? Please contact your advisor.

Health Updates

October is Eye Injury Prevention Month

This aims to raise awareness about types of eye injury, as well as the need to use appropriate protective eyewear.

The AAO encourage everyone to protect their eyes from accidental injury.

How to get involved: Check out the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Sight Day Trusted Source for more advice.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Several major breast cancer charities organize this international health campaign. It aims to encourage education about the importance of early screenings, tests, and more.

How to get involved: Key websites include wearitpink.org, nationalbreastcancer.org, and breastcancernow.org. Pink is the color of support.

Other Awareness Campaigns

Other awareness campaigns during October include:

• Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Break the Cycle and the Domestic Violence Awareness Project have resources on raising awareness and finding help for domestic violence.
• Healthy Lung Month: Many organizations have joined forces to observe October as Healthy Lung Month. It aims to educate the public about the importance of lung health. The Lung Health Institute have a range of resources.
• National ADHD Awareness Month: Learn more about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how to find resources and support for it here.
• National Dental Hygiene Month: The American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program have been driving this initiative since 2009.
• National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Various organizations are involved in this month, including the National Association for Down Syndrome and the National Down Syndrome Society.
• Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: The Star Legacy Foundation educate about healthy pregnancy outcomes and stillbirth prevention.
• Spina Bifida Awareness Month: The Spina Bifida Association are the go-to organization for information and resources; they have a National Resource Center.
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month: The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Trusted Source have been key to this month being observed. The Safe to Sleep Trusted Source campaign provides essential information.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the CEC DC North school nurse, Sarah Phillips, BSN, RN, via email at sarah.phillips@coloradoearlycolleges.org or by phone at 720-505-4010 ext. 22133.

Youth Advisory Council

Follow this link to complete the form and learn more!

Rome & Athens Spring 2025

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CEC Spirit Wear

Scholarship/Internship Opportunities

Student Initiatives

School Resources

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