CROSSROADS
Colorado Springs Early Colleges - October 23, 2017
Upcoming Events
October 23 - PPCC Spring 2018 Registration Opens
October 24 - Keith King Day (Observed in school)
October 26 & 27 - Things That Go Bump In The Night Production
October 27 - TechUp Computer Careers Exploration Field Trip
November 1 - Growth Fund Scholarship Window Opens
November 2 - Manufacturing Day Field Trip
November 3 - Half-Day Schedule
November 5 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
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Show Us Your Creativity!
Yes, it says art. No, it does not have to be drawn. We want your poems, photographs, drawings, paintings and even sculptures!
Rules:
1. It must be school appropriate.
2. Shorter poems are preferred.
3. If you submit multiple pieces, we will have a vote on which one of your pieces will be used for the contest.
Submission Guidelines:
Save and submit as a JPEG.
Send to Mrs. Moore at mari.moore@csec914.org.
All submissions are due no later than January 31, 2018.
Contact: Mrs. Moore mari.moore@csec914.org
Take advantage of these upcoming events!
There are so many options….start exploring NOW!
PPCC Computer Career Exploration Day - Friday, October 27 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Deadline to sign up is October 23.
Engineering Manufacturing Day at Cobham Semiconductor Solutions - November 2 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Deadline to sign up is October 26th.
Sign up in the Advising Department. Field trip permission forms are required.
CSEC Yearbook Veterans Pages
Email all photos to Mrs. Moore as .jpg images. The deadline for submissions is December 1.
Contact: Mrs. Moore mari.moore@csec914.org
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Audition to Perform During the Veterans Day Assembly!
(Veterans Day, Observed in school on November 10 - Assembly schedule.)
Vocal or Instrumental Tribute
Star Spangled Banner or Patriotic Song.
Sign up to audition outside of Mrs. Smith’s room (457). Auditions will take place during 6th period (or by appointment) on Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3.
Contact: Mrs. Smith kristi.smith@csec914.org
REMINDER: PPCC Spring 2018 Registration Opens October 23!
Students taking off-campus courses during the spring semester MUST register through their PPCC portal and bring both a copy of their detailed student schedule and completed concurrent enrollment agreement (CEA) to their designated CSEC registration day in November.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Phelps in the CSEC advising department. 719-955-4702 victoria.phelps@csec914.org
CSEC REGISTRATION EVENT - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
For the best registration experience, BE PREPARED. For students taking college courses, bring your completed CEA (concurrent enrollment agreement) and use your ICAP as a guide for course planning. If you need additional help, check with your advisor PRIOR to registration week. Advisors will be limited to 10 minutes per student to efficiently process all student schedules at registration.
College Prep & Bridge Students - November 7-9
Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday, Nov. 9 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
College Select Students - November 10
Friday, Nov. 10 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
*(PPCC online registration opens October 23)
Contact: Mrs. Phelps 719-955-4702 victoria.phelps@csec914.org
FAFSA For 2018 Graduates
Don’t forget that all 2018 graduates applying for any type of financial aid for college MUST complete the FAFSA to be considered for both need and merit based scholarships, grants, loans etc.
Need help? Sign up for CSEC's FAFSA Support Night! Parents must attend to complete the FAFSA application.
WHERE: CSEC Campus - Lab 447
WHEN: Thursday, November 16
TIME: 2 Sessions: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
RSVP: to Mrs. Phelps in the Advising Department.
Details on what to bring to the FAFSA support night will be given when you RSVP.
Contact: Mrs. Phelps 719 955-4702 Victoria.phelps@csec914.org
Daniels Fund Scholarship
Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year annually-renewable college scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities.
Application Period: September 29 - November 30 | Deadline: 4:00 p.m. MST
http://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships/index.asp
Contact: Mrs. Phelps 719-955-4702 victoria.phelps@csec914.org
Latin American Education Foundation Scholarship
Who is eligible to apply for a scholarship?
All Colorado residents - regardless of legal residency status or citizenship
Hispanic origin and/or actively involved in the Hispanic Community
Cumulative high school or college GPA of 3.0 or higher
High school seniors, college undergraduate and graduate students
Application for the 2018-19 year opens September 21 though November 20
http://www.laef.org/index.php?s=7538
Contact: Mrs. Phelps 719-955-4702 victoria.phelps@csec914.org
Colorado Council Scholarship
Applicant will be selected according to the following considerations: volunteerism/community service, extracurricular activities & dedication to others. Selection is based on, but not limited to, these criteria.
http://www.coloradocouncil.org/scholarship
Contact: Mrs. Phelps 719-955-4702 victoria.phelps@csec914.org
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