This month is Hunger Action Month, and our Wolf Pack is running the food drive to raise food for the Fort Collins Food Bank. Students can choose which teacher to whom they give their cans - the department with the most cans will sacrifice one teacher to get a Pie in the face! So please bring those cans in starting Monday, September 16th through Monday, September 30th. Please contact Mr. Clementz with questions.

Auditions for the upcoming musical will be held In-Person on Tuesday, October 1st & Thursday, October 3rd. Virtual Auditions need to be submitted by October 3rd. Please see the Bulletin Board outside of the Auditorium to get an Audition Form & Sign up! Please contact Sofia Shappell with questions.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Please contact our school counselor, Erica Koehler, if you would like to donate purple or teal yarn or googly eyes for a special awareness activity we will have available for students the week of September 23rd. OR you can volunteer your time to help w the activity on September 24th or 26th during our lunch periods (10:45-12:45ish). We’ll be making yarn “hugs” 😊 Contact Erica.Koehler@coloradoearlycolleges.org for more information. 

Did you know that CEC provides 1-to-1 tutoring free of charge to students? Please click the button below to book your tutoring session. You will be charged only for missed appointments. We have adult and student tutors to help with all subjects. Don't wait until it is too late! Book your tutoring appointment today. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Artrip.

The Tutoring link is also always in the "Quick Links" section of the newsletter, just below the "at a glance" section at the very top.

Are you interested in a career in Manufacturing? Join Mrs. Staudacher on Friday, October 4th, from 7:40am - 2:00pm, on a field trip to learn more about this growing career field. The bus will leave promptly at 7:40am from CECFCHS. Lunch is provided.

There is only room for 12 students, so make sure you fill out & turn in your Permission Slip to Mrs. Staudacher in Rm 411 ASAP!

Permission slips may be obtained in room 411 from Mrs. Staudacher or from Ms. Stephanie at the front desk.

Click HERE to download a copy of the flyer.

Join us for yet another Manufacturing Field Trip on Wednesday, October 9th from 11am - 1pm. The bus will depart from CECFCHS at 10:30am and will return by 1:30pm.

Lunch will be provided.

This is a great opportunity to learn about careers within the manufacturing industry and meet firsthand with manufacturers and find out who is looking to hire students!

This trip is open to the first 15 students to return the SIGNED permission slips to Mrs. Staudacher in room 411.

Any interested student can also get a permission slip from Mrs. Staudacher in Room 411. Click HERE to download a copy of the flyer below.

As part of CEC's dedication to making our school as safe and secure as possible, our front doors will be locked during school hours. Please ring the doorbell just to the right of the entrance doors to gain admittance.

We appreciate your patience! Ms. Krueger at the front desk will buzz you in. PLEASE DO NOT pound on the glass or rattle the door! It may take a few seconds to clear the door lock. Thank you for helping us keep our students & staff safe!

Come to the Cadet Post Open House on Monday, September 16th at 7pm. The LCSO Cadet Program is designed for youths between the ages of 15 and 20 years old. This volunteer program gives youth the opportunity to learn from people in law enforcement about the variety of careers in the field, while also encouraging youth to be strong leaders in their community. 

Besides learning about law enforcement, the cadet program also has an emphasis on the following skills: leadership, networking, communication, and team building. Currently the LCSO Cadet Program is limited to 20 members, and they recruit annually, with selection for the program occurring in September. All cadets are issued a Class A uniform with felt campaign hat, a Class B uniform, and a training polo. 

Please click HERE if you are interested in applying, or scan the QR code below!

Are you ready to sit back and listen to our fantastic musicians entertain you? We thought so... Join us on Tuesday, September 17th in the high school auditorium for an evening of music!

Students preforming should arrive by 6:30pm, dressed and ready. The performance will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Hope to see you all there!

School pictures are in! Students may pick up their photos at the Bookstore. Please contact Mrs. Schauerhamer if you have any questions.

All students who are planning to graduate in the 2024-25 school year and at least one parent/guardian are highly encouraged to attend this in person graduation planning meeting on Thursday, September 19 @ 5:00 pm.  We will meet in the auditorium at the CECFC High School located at 4424 Innovation Drive. The meeting will cover a variety of topics including but not limited to: 

• Graduation requirements, forms, fees, and ceremony info  
• College admissions, scholarships, and FAFSA 
• Transcripts 
• Diploma distinctions, honors, and requirements 
• Orders for cap, gown, tassel, announcements, and other items 
• Nominations for senior class speaker and keynote speaker 

The CEC Graduation Website is a great resource for complete and up to date information on all things related to graduation. Visit the website at https://www.cubstowolves.com/ or scan the QR code below:

National Honor Society invitations have gone out to eligible students!

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior
• Have a 3.75 weighted, cumulative GPA
• Have been enrolled full-time for at least a semester
• Have passed or be currently enrolled in ENG1021

Applications are due Friday, September 20th at 11:59 p.m. No late applications will be accepted.

Please check your CEC email for your invitation if you feel that you are eligible. If you feel that you should have received an invitation, but did not, please contact Mrs. Wilhelm at colleen.wilhelm@coloraodearlycolleges.org by September 16 at 3:00 p.m. Questions about NHS may also be directed to Mrs. Wilhelm.

The Academic Advising & Career Center Newsletter is a great resource for information about:

• Colleges & Universities
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• Work-Based Learning
• & more...

Please click the button link below to view the most recent AA&CC Newsletter:

Mrs. Staudacher is your resource for all things Xello! Stop by room 411, send a Teams Message to Stephanie Staudacher, or email her with any questions you have about finding a job, volunteer opportunities, job shadowing, internships, and more!

Nothing in life is simple these days. Luckily, none of us have to get through it alone! Please see the flyer below for dates to meet with school counselors and other families who are looking for ways to connect. Please reach out to our school counselor, Erica Koehler, with questions or concerns!

If you have questions or concerns about finances, mental health, or just need someone to listen, please contact our school counselor, Erica Koehler, at erica.koehler@coloradoearlycolleges.org, or by calling 970-377-0044 x10117.

Something Old, Something New: Our amazing high school & middle school choirs would like to invite you to an evening of music! The Fall Choir Concert will take place on Thursday, September 26th at 6:30pm in the hs auditorium. We hope you can join us!

CECFC’s Fall Play, The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens by Billy St. John:

November 8th and 9th - tickets on sale in October!

Click HERE to download a copy of the flyer. Please contact Mrs. Staudacher if you have any questions.

Refer a friend to one of our Colorado Early Colleges campuses, and you may be eligible to receive up to $100 or more! 

1. Tell a NEW family about Colorado Early Colleges. 

2. Your friend completes the CEC enrollment process. 

3. Your friend stays enrolled throughout the first semester. 

4. You fill out this form and submit it by October 1. 

5. You get a $100 eGift card for each Full-Time student or a $50 eGift card for each Part-Time student. 

Don’t miss out on remembering this year! Our yearbooks are now available to order. Secure your copy today and re-live the moments that made this year special, from classroom achievements to fun-filled events. 

Please contact Sofia Shappell with any yearbook related questions.

Attention, Class of 2025! It's time to shine and showcase your individuality in the yearbook. Submit your senior photo and quote to this think: https://photos.jostens.com/8GAADV 

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a keepsake that captures your high school journey!

Photos and Quotes are due by November 15.

Let’s make this year’s yearbook extra special with your personal touch!

Honor your graduate’s achievements and milestones with a special recognition ad in this year’s yearbook. It’s a wonderful way to show your pride and share heartfelt messages, memorable photos, and congratulations with the entire school community.

Order Your Ad Here: www.theyearbookcompany.com 

Want to show off your CEC School Spirit? The New CEC Spirit Store is ready to take your order! Students, family members, and staff can shop online by clicking the button below or scanning the QR code. Keep an eye on the store as we are hoping to offer even more custom items for each specific campus. We hope to see you wearing your CEC gear with pride!

• Hearing and Vision: We will be conducting free vision and hearings screenings in October. Please contact the health office for more information, concerns or questions. 
• Illnesses: Please DO NOT SEND students to school if they are ill. 
• 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 medications 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
• Medications: If your student needs to take medications while at school, please contact the health office for required documentation. 
• Health Conditions: Please inform the health office if your student has health conditions

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

Health Tech: Marlene Sanchez can be reached at 970-377-0044 x10122 or marlene.sanchez@coloradoearlycolleges.org

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.

SAC includes the Head of School (or designee), along with parents and community members, to offer guidance on academic action plans, budget priorities, safety issues and other areas.

2024-25 School Year Meeting Dates: 

Meetings on Wednesdays at 4:30-5:30 PM

·   September 18

·   November 20

·   February 19

·   April 16

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.

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 - Melissa Johnson 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 & Marlene Sanchez
• Community Outreach Coordinator- Juan Lopez
• Safety & Security- Court Sheffield, Ashley Prince
• School Security Officer - Christopher Bashkov
• Tutoring Center- Brennan Artrip
• Speech Pathologist - TBA
• Psychologist - TBA

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