Friday, January 12, 2024

Important Dates

January 15- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- NO SCHOOL

New Spirit Wear

Click here to order online starting on 1/15: https://cec-main.spiritsale.com/



How will this work?

• Students, families, and staff can place orders online between Monday, January 15 and Wednesday, January 31. When ordering, you must list your student's name, grade, and campus.
• After January 31, the school spirit store will close and stop accepting orders.
• All orders will be processed after January 31 and shipped to the school in about 3 weeks. Online campus students will select the flat shipping rate and items will be shipped to the address listed.
• Once the orders arrive at the school after about 3 weeks, your school will notify you about how and when to pick up your order.

Questions/Preguntas?

Contact mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Parent/Guardian Testimonials

Hello and Happy New Year! Are you a CEC parent/guardian that is happy with your student's experience? If you would like to provide a testimonial for social media to help spread the word about CEC, please contact Mary Bain at mary.bain@coloradoearlycolleges.org.

Transportation Coordinator

Now Hiring – Transportation Coordinator

CEC Transportation Services is hiring immediately for a Transportation Coordinator in the CEC central region. This position will support transportation solutions for our CEC Aurora, Castle Rock, and DC North (Inverness) schools. Pay for this position starts at 50k a year with a flexible, school based work schedule.

 The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of transportation logistics, preferably with school transportation.
• The ability to learn quickly.
• A collaborative approach to problem solving.

More information on this position can be found by visiting the CEC website: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=66719&clientkey=FE32BB635EDFD26A808E1653760D510B

Questions about this position can be submitted to George Sandez, Executive Director of Operations, by emailing George.sandez@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Care Kit Donations

Dear Parents and Guardians of CEC,

We hope this message finds you well. We are reaching out to you today on behalf of our local Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) chapter. We have an exciting and meaningful initiative that we would like to share with you, and we need your support to make it a success.

HOSA is dedicated to empowering future healthcare professionals, fostering leadership skills, and promoting health and wellness within our community. One of our ongoing projects focuses on providing essential care and support to cancer patients within UC Health during their challenging journey.

This year, our HOSA chapter has taken on the noble endeavor of creating Cancer Patient Care Kits. These kits will contain items that offer comfort and support to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Some of the items we plan to include are new warm blankets, soothing teas, new books, inspirational messages, and personal care items. These kits will not only provide physical relief but also serve as a source of encouragement and hope for those battling cancer.

To bring this project to fruition, we are seeking donations from the CEC parents and guardians. Your generous contributions will enable us to assemble these care kits and distribute them to cancer patients in UC Health. Every donation, no matter the size or amount, will make a significant difference in brightening the lives of those in need.

Here's how you can contribute:

1. Monetary Donations: You can make a monetary donation via cash or check given to Mrs. Phillips or Mrs. Tommi. Your financial support will help us purchase the necessary items for the care kits and cover distribution costs.

2. In-Kind Donations: If you have any of the following items to spare, we would greatly appreciate your contributions.

Please make sure these items are new and unused! 

• Adult coloring books and pens or pencils

• Journals so they can doodle or take notes

• A list of movies, TV shows, audiobooks, or podcasts to watch or listen to during treatment

• An extra phone or tablet charger to keep in their bag

• New books by a favorite author

• Comfortable headphones so they can listen to a phone or tablet while in treatment

• Travel-sized games to play alone or with someone else

• Sleep masks to help ease the discomfort of bright, fluorescent lights

• Notes of support and encouragement, handmade cards

• Tea to reduce nausea: Buddha Teas Ginger Root Tea Bags

• Beeswax lip balm

• Fleece lined or super soft socks

• Lotion for sensitive skin like Aveeno Calm

• Snacks – single sized packs of crackers, fruit snacks, etc.

• Packs of hard candy, lozenges (ginger chews help with nausea), or gum 

Please drop off all items in the donation bin located next to the nurse’s office or give directly to Mrs. Phillips.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Your support means the world to us and to the cancer patients we aim to assist. Together, we can make a positive impact on their lives and offer a ray of hope during their difficult journey. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Warm regards,

CEC’s HOSA chapter

Questions?

Contact Sarah Phillips at sarah.phillips@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Women in Law Day

RSVP using the WiLD 2024 Interest Form

Questions?

Contact Women in Law Day (WiLD) Co-chairs at wlc-wild@colorado.edu

2023-2024 Yearbooks

Capture this year's memories by purchasing a 2023-2024 yearbook! The price per yearbook is $35.92 before taxes. All students have the option to customize two pages printed only in their books. Yearbooks can be purchased through this link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016802939993616

Seniors: Please submit a senior photo and quote to be included in the yearbook. Use this link to submit a photo and quote. All senior quotes will be reviewed for approval.

Questions?

Contact Jaycee DeSimone at jaycee.desimone@coloradoearlycolleges.org

Advising Updates

Concurrent Enrollment Club at ACC is Now Active!

One of our own CEC Inverness students is the president of the Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Club at ACC! This club is for high school students attending classes at ACC. The Concurrent Enrollment Club provides a great opportunity for high school students enrolled in CE classes to get involved in student life, apply leadership positions to their resume, meet other CE students, and ensure they are prepared to transfer or matriculate to ACC after high school graduation. Interested students may contact Lillian Thoreson at lthoreson2@student.cccs.edu or Brigid Harris (club advisor) at brigid.harris@arapahoe.edu, for upcoming meeting dates. 

Questions?

Contact Lillian Thoreson at lthoreson2@student.cccs.edu or Brigid Harris (club advisor) at brigid.harris@arapahoe.edu

Wish Week 2024

Scholarship Opportunity

Two winners will be selected to receive the Spirit of Parker Award and $1,000 scholarship. Winners will be recognized during an award ceremony in February at the PACE Center. Applications are open through January 31.

Visit ParkerOnline.org/YouthCommission

The Kit Faragher Foundation is pleased to continue the Kit Faragher Memorial Scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year! Three scholarships will be awarded to support graduating Colorado high school students: two of those will go to students from anywhere in Colorado and one is specifically designated for a graduating senior from Montrose County. The recipients will receive $10,000 each, distributed over the first two years of their college, university, or technical school program.

These scholarships will support high school seniors who have earned cumulative 2.5 GPAs, are in strong

need of financial assistance for college, university, or technical school, and who demonstrate positive attitudes, strong commitments, and drives toward accomplishment.

Applications and all required attachments must be received at the physical address (P.O. Box 12440,

Denver, CO 80212) or email address on the application by Friday, April 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm in order to be considered. Click here to complete the application.

For more information, visit http://www.kitfaragherfoundation.org/index.html.

Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that recipients may use for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2025 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.

Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities. Please note the deadline is 5:00 PM Pacific time, Thursday, January 18, 2024.

More information found here - www.coolidgescholars.org

Scholarship Search

Scholarship Spreadsheet + Databases (2023-2024)

The Advising Team is compiling a list of scholarships for students to use as a tool to help in the search process. This scholarship list has links to scholarship applications, scholarship eligibility information, and more. This list even organizes scholarships based on whether it’s in-state vs out-of-state, merit versus need-based, and other qualifying factors—making it easy to find the scholarships you are more likely to be eligible for. Additionally, the last tab on the spreadsheet has links to databases so you can create your own account and be matched to scholarships (if you so choose, please refer to the disclaimers to learn more before making the decision to create a scholarship database account). This list will be updated throughout the semester and school year, so check back often!

SCHOLARSHIP SPREADSHEET + DATABASES LINK

If you have any questions about this list or other scholarships, please contact your advisor.

**DISCLAIMER ABOUT USING SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES/DATABASES**

1. Never pay to search for scholarships.

2. If you find a scholarship through a search engine, look up the scholarship through an online search, such as Google. Confirm it is valid and use the application connected directly with the organization, rather than completing one through a search engine. If you wish to make an account with a scholarship search for the ease of compiling scholarships, that is at your own discretion.

3. Be leery of entering information into a scholarship search engine. Rarely are scholarships awarded through the search engines. Often, they are simply gathering student information. Please be aware of this business practice many scholarship search engines have (such as Big Future/College Board and Niche) of collecting and selling student data. Protect your identity and be careful of entering information into scholarship search engines.

Questions?

Contact your advisor.

Project C.U.R.E. Internship

Since 1987, Project C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment) has provided millions of dollars of donated medical supplies and equipment to more than 138 developing countries. Project C.U.R.E. ships millions of dollars in lifesaving medical supplies, sending an average of two to three semi-truck sized cargo containers each week to nearly every continent on the globe.

Project C.U.R.E. is seeking passionate students with the entrepreneurial spirit to take initiative and

actively pursue process improvement opportunities for the organization locally. Interns must beat least 17 years of age, professional, able to problem-solve independently and have strong leadership skills. The Project C.U.R.E. Internship Program typically lasts a semester with a possibility to extend.

Sign up and learn more at https://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.jsp?oppid=3752292

2024-2025 School Calendar

Stay Connected With Us!

You can also stay up to date with things going on at CEC by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

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Refer Your Friends!

If your friend enrolls in a CEC school for 2023-2024, you may be eligible to receive $100! 

Click here to learn more.