Coyote Update

And just like that it is September...I am not sure how that happened, but here we are. September is a busy month for our students. Please see the list of important dates below, including our finals' schedule.

Homecoming Season is upon us at each of our student's home schools. CEC students can go to their home school's homecoming and bring a guest. Each school has their own process so make sure to find out what is needed to buy tickets.

School traffic has picked up since CGCC classes have started. Students need to be careful in the parking lot as there have already been a few accidents. It is also important for students to give themselves plenty of time to get to school as finding parking can be difficult when running late.

We have seen an overall improvement in "DIP" at CEC. At the beginning of the year CEC came up with the acronym DIP; which stands for Dignity, Integrity and Perseverance. These three traits follow along with the district's Portrait of a Learner initiative. Each quarter staff select a student that exhibits the traits of each attribute that are essential to student success beyond graduation. Also selected each quarter is a student from each core subject and a school pride award. At the end of each semester students that won in both quarters will be celebrated with a catered meal, t-shirt, goody bag and certificate.

Janeen Scaringelli

September 4: NO SCHOOL Labor Day

September 7: College Day (wear college gear)

September 11: NAU Assembly

September 20: College Fair @ Hamilton High School @ 6:00 PM

September 27: Finals Periods 1,3,5

September 28: Finals Periods 2, 4

Period 1/2: 7:30-9:30 AM

Period 3/4: 9:40-11:40 AM

Lunch: 11:45-12:15 PM

Lab Time: 12:15-2:15 PM

September 29: NO SCHOOL Fall Break

October 17: 2nd Quarter begins (2nd Semester courses)

Our school calendar is always updated on our website.

1st Quarter Spirit Week

September 18: Pajama Day

September 19: Y2K Day - (Dress early 2000's style)

September 20: Cartoon Day - (Dress as your favorite cartoon character)

September 21: Pumpkin Spice Latte Day - (Get fall ready with our favorite autumn themed outfit)

September 22: Dress as a Teacher day

*Students need to adhere to dress code policy*

Snack Stand

The Snack Stand is officially open. Students can buy prepaid cards ($5.00 or $10.00) or use cash to purchase snacks and drinks before school and at lunch. All proceeds from the snack stand will be used for CEC students and Student Government.

Tuesday/Thursday: Mrs. Paul

Friday: Alternating weeks with Mrs. Hickson and Mrs. Paul

*Tutoring with Mrs. Brown can be scheduled

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on September 15th.

🌶️Salsa Competition/Potluck🌶️

Friday 09.15.23

12:15 PM

*Register*

By the end of September CEC students will have had visits from ASU, NAU and UoA. CGCC and GCU will be visiting 2nd quarter. GCU will also be doing a live lesson. Students have been voting on what major they would like to participate in with GCU staff and it has been a close race between business and medical fields.

Home schools have released their dates for the PSAT. Parents wishing their child to take the PSAT should look at their home school's website to sign up for the test. An email was sent with information on how to register your child at their home school.

Looks like flu and cold season has arrived early this year and we are passing it around to each other. If you can donate a box of soft tissues, we'd appreciate it!

Infinite Campus Parent/Student Login

Starting July 7th, parents should log into their Infinite Campus account and update their annual student registration. You will find this option in the left index under "More". Updating this annually is extremely important so we have current information on your household. This is also where you can agree or disagree for publicity, internet access and most importantly providing your child with Tylenol should they become ill. Please DO NOT start a New Student registration.

Under "More" you will also need to update the Student Device Agreement. This is currently available for you to complete and must be done on a laptop or PC. Do not use your mobile device to complete this agreement.

Lastly, every year it is highly recommended for you to purchase the $25.00 Device Protection Plan. The fee will appear in Infinite Campus on July 19th and must be paid by September 1st. This can also be found under "More" in InTouch Fee Payments.

Infinite Campus Directions

Here, work is play. Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a positive impact? Interested in a part-time job with benefits? Join our Kids Express team to work with K-6th graders before and after school in our licensed childcare program. As a Kids Express employee, you’ll dive into art, gym games, active play, STEAM, homework help, and more! We’re holding walk-in interviews! Whether you’re an experienced childcare professional or someone looking to start a fulfilling career, we’d love to have you stop by for an interview:

🗓️ Dates: September 6 and October 25

🕒 Time: 1:00pm-7:00pm

🏫 Location: CUSD District Office – Community Education – 1525 W. Frye Road Chandler, AZ 85224

Represent Chandler Unified School District at Phoenix Rising FC's Back to School night on Saturday, September 2nd. Scan the QR code or click here to take advantage of discounted tickets to the match while supporting CUSD as $3 of every ticket sold will come back to the district. Your school could even have a player come visit! Check out the graphic or email macy@phxrisingfc.com to learn more! We hope to see you there!

Aspire Academy allows girls to experience firefighting, emergency operations techniques, and law enforcement services, learning the value of fitness, rappelling, climbing a 100-foot ladder truck, investigating crime scenes, and riding with driving instructors in a high-speed obstacle course! This hands-on resident camp allows girls ages 14 to 18 to participate in various activities that build leadership, self-confidence, and respect through teamwork. The camp will be hosted by the Chandler Police Department and Chandler Fire Department this October and is run in partnership with Mesa and other public safety departments from across the valley.

When: October 12-15, 2023

Location: Chandler Public Safety Training Facility, 3550 S Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248

Register Here

As the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade celebrates its 27th Anniversary this year, the parade and essay contest theme is: “Never Forget, Forever Honor.” This year’s essay competition requirements are:

• Student must attend an Arizona high school in grades 9-12.

• Home-schooled students of high school age are also eligible.

• Essays must be 300-500 words long.

• Entries must be submitted online on the Honoring America’s Veterans website.

• Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

• Theme: “Never Forget Forever Honor” (the theme must be used as a part of the entry). Entries will be judged based on their theme focus, creative writing, grammar, originality, and content. Submit entries online at: https://honoringamericasveterans.org/essay-competition

ASU Martin Luther King, Jr.
Student Contest

entry deadline October 3, 2023

Student entry forms available online:

· Essay entry form

· Poster entry form

Contest information and prior year winners available at
mlk.asu.edu/contest/

Email: scaringelli.janeen@cusd80.com

Phone: 480.224.3060
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/Domain/890
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChandlerEarlyCollege

Break: 9:00-9:05 AM

Period 2: 9:05-10:35 AM

Break: 10:35-10:40 AM

Period 3: 10:40 AM-12:10 PM

Lunch: 12:10-12:44 PM

Period 4: 12:45-2:15 PM

Period 5: 2:20-3:30 PM

School starts promptly at 7:30 AM. It is important for all students to arrive on time and be prepared for class. CEC works on a 9-week semester and curriculum moves quickly.

Excused Absences

• A parent or legal guardian is asked to call the attendance office within 24 hours of the absence to officially excuse students from school or particular periods of classes during the day. Please call our attendance line at 480.224.3067.
• Students arriving late or leaving early must sign in/out at the front office and have a parent or legal guardian call the front desk to excuse at 480.224.3060.
• No student will be permitted to leave campus without parent verification.
• Students are responsible for making arrangements to make up time missed, as that impacts student progress here at CEC more than any other factor. Please make sure to check Google classroom.

Unexcused Absences are considered truancies. the parent is notified whenever a student is absent. Work cannot be made-up for credit on unexcused absences.

Tardy to Class

• Students are expected to be seated in their classrooms ready to begin class work at the start of each period and immediately after all breaks and lunch.
• A tardy is defined as "not being in an assigned seat at the minute".
• Student's who have habitual tardies may be dropped from their class. If tardies are in first hour, student's schedules may be changed to add to a class later in the day.
• If your child is tardy, please call the front office to excuse them.

Consequences for Absences

• After 4 absences (excluding documented illness) per quarter, the student will be place on an attendance contract. This is their first warning.
• After 8 absences per quarter, student will be issued a second warning that they can be dropped from their in-person class.
• After 10 absences, family will receive a 10-Day Attendance Letter (10 consecutive absences, the state requires schools to automatically withdraw the student, please make sure to be in contact with Mrs. Scaringelli or Mrs. King)
• After 12 absences, students will have received their final warning
• 13 absences is considered missing 1/3 of the curriculum. In-person classes will be dropped and student's will be placed in a lift lab equivalent.

• After 18 absences, family will receive a 18-Day Attendance Letter
• After 10 Consecutive Absences per semester, the state requires schools to automatically withdraw the student.