Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., doors open at 5:45 p.m.

Location: Innovation Auditorium, Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins High School, 4424 Innovation Drive, Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins Police Services and the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force will provide a joint presentation about this extremely potent and highly addictive drug:

• Learn what fentanyl looks like and why it is so dangerous
• Identify signs of someone using fentanyl
• Understand how to talk to your family about the dangers of fentanyl and other drug use
• Discover where to seek help if you or someone you love is addicted
• Ask questions!

No registration is required. This presentation is open to middle school & high school age students and parents as some video clips may contain adult language.

Did you miss School Picture Day? Not happy with how your original photos turned out? Don't worry - Retakes will be on Wednesday, October 23rd. Order forms will be available soon!

PLEASE DO NOT drop students off in the roundabout - this is causing a safety hazard for our students and other drivers. It only takes an extra 60 seconds to pull up to the drop-off point at the North end of the school's parking lot.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone as safe as possible! Please contact Ashley Prince with questions.

Students! Did you know that, in addition to CEC's free tutoring, you can also get College-Level tutoring directly from the Community Colleges? Scan the QR codes below to set your tutoring appointments.

CEC's Coding Club is just beginning its second year, and it is already growing! Currently, 15 students are preparing for the upcoming Lockheed Martin CyberQuest competition in spring 2025. The need for coders and cybersecurity is growing exponentially, and we are so proud of these students for being on the front line of this exciting new career pathway! If you are interested in joining, Coding Club meets every Wednesday after school in rooms 228 & 229.

The coding club has divided into two groups:

Homecoming is on the way! Saturday, October 26th, 6:30-9:30 pm. Guest passes will be available on October 1st, tickets go on sale October 9^th for $10 at the bookstore.

Ms. Shappell will be hosting a field trip to CSU's Math Day on Thursday, November 14. Important details are listed below. 

• The total number of students will be limited to 20.
• We will travel as a group on the CEC bus to and from the event. This is an all-day event, approximately 8am to 2:30pm.
• The cost per student is $25. If you wish to attend, but the cost is prohibitive, please talk to Ms. Shappell.
• Students will be responsible for their own lunch. However, the CEC Bistro can provide a free sack lunch upon request.
• There are competition opportunities!
• Poster Contest: There are three categories: Math Models and Art, Original Math Research, and Math Ideas, History, Educational Innovations.
• Quiz Bowl Tournament: We are guaranteed one team of three to compete in the tournament. However, we may be allowed a second team. Any interested participants will be required to work with Ms. Karppinen to prepare for the competition.

If you wish to save a place on the roster, please send a Teams message to Sandra Shappell saying, "Save My Spot." In your message, please indicate if you are also interested in either the poster contest or quiz-bowl tournament.

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!

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. 

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. Join us for a Virtual Zoom Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26th or at the Windsor CEC school on Friday, Sept. 27th. Please see flyer for details!

Please reach out to our school counselor, Erica Koehler, with questions or concerns!

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!

There are only 3 spots left!

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.

Only 10 spots left!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Registration is due by Monday, September 30th. If you are interested in competing, please plan on attending the Pre-Tournament Orientation on Tuesday, October 1st - See Flyer for location. Click HERE to download a copy of the flyer. Please contact Mrs. Staudacher if you have any questions.

Thank you for sharing about Colorado Early Colleges! When we ask families how they heard about CEC, 9 times out of 10 it is because a friend, relative, or neighbor shared this with them. Our schools continue to grow, and we continue to impact more and more Colorado families because of YOU! 

The Refer-A-Friend Form for the 2024-2025 school year closes on Tuesday, October 1.

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!

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.

• 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