Coyote Update

November is National Gratitude Month

I am challenging our Coyote family to embrace the power of gratitude. Gratitude is more than simply saying thank you. It is shifting from focusing on the negative to appreciating what is positive in our lives. As I reflect back on the past 2.5 years that I have been at CEC, I realize how fulfilled I am with my CEC family and how appreciative I am that I was given the opportunity to have all of you in my life. Our students are amazing. Every one of them brings a smile to my face. Our staff is fantastic and by far are the best of the best! And our parents...without your support and partnership we would not be where we are today! I am truly blessed to walk alongside of all of you every day! I hope this month finds you surrounded by family and friends with lots of love. Thank you for entrusting us with your children.

October 28-November 1

Shout out to CJ for creating this awesome poster!

Thank you CEC students for taking the time to vote on the name our mascot!

November 2024

November 1: Civics Testing for Juniors

November 5: GCU Assembly

November 6: Yearbook Club Meeting @ 2:00 pm

November 8: Progress Reports

November 11: No School Veteran's Day

November 13: Yearbook Club Meeting @ 2:00 pm

November 14: College Day (Wear College Gear)

November 15: No 4th or 5th Hour Staff Meeting

November 18-22: HOPE Week

November 20: Yearbook Club Meeting @ 2:00 pm

November 21: Josten's Assembly for Seniors (Graduation)

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday NO SCHOOL

December 2: GCU Field Trip 7:45 am-2:00 pm

CEC Calendar

December 2

7:30 am-2:00 pm

Spaces are limited as the bus only holds 55 students. Juniors and Seniors will have priority as we visit GCU every two years. Students must be passing all classes and have good attendance.

If you would like to join us on the GCU field trip, please bring your permission slip back to Mrs. Scaringelli by November 13th (you do not need to text Carlos to RSVP). After November 13th, the field trip will be opened up to 9th and 10th graders.

GCU will be providing lunch for us. Once you turn in your permission slip, I will get your lunch order. You will have 3 choices to choose from: Chick-fil-A, Qdoba, or Panda Express.

College Classes at CGCC

Any student taking a college class will need to do a grade check-in throughout the semester with Mrs. Scaringelli or myself. Please put these dates on your calendar:

Oct. 11

Oct. 25

Nov. 8

Nov. 22

Dec. 6

Any new student registered for spring classes at CGCC, please make sure to complete your ED Ready test and let me know when you get your statement. If you should need any assistance, please see me sooner rather than later so you do not lose the spot for your class.

Yearbook Club

Yearbook is looking for pictures of our students.

1. Students with their pets.

2. Students doing all of their cool things outside of CEC. Are you in a band? Play a club sport? Volunteer?

3. Students doing silly, but appropriate things.

We'd love to see it!

Please email pictures directly to Ms. Ramirez at ramirez.cassandra@cusd80.com.

Seniors! It's not too early to start thinking about Senior Quotes and Pictures. Your quote is due before winter break and should be inspirational and be seen as an opportunity to provide words of encouragement to the classes that will follow you. Some guidelines:

• Nothing that could be considered offensive, questionable, or inappropriate for a school setting
• No language that denigrates another person’s character, ethnicity, religious/political beliefs, sexuality, gender, physical or mental ability, etc.
• No derogatory comments about the school, students, faculty, or staff members
• No special characters/emoji

PRESALE ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.

Any 11th or 12th grader interested in attending EVIT next year should see Ms. Ramirez or Mrs. Scaringelli. Enrollment for next school year opens on November 1st. Some programs are popular and fill up quickly. Let us know if you need more information.

https://www.evit.edu/career-training/programs

Hello CUSD graduating senior students/parents!

You are invited to participate in our upcoming FAF$A Open Lab Nights! We have several slots available per 30 minute time increments. You are welcome to attend at any site below, on any date that works best for you. Please select one appointment time slot per student at the time/date of your choosing. Please take some time to review the attached FAF$A ID instructions and FAF$A Checklist prior to attending this event. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at your scheduled time!

ACP High School: December 9, 2024

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449A9A92CA6F85-acperie

Basha High School: December 3, 2024

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449A9A92CA6F85-bhsopen

Casteel High School: December 4, 2024

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ACAD2DABFEC34-46858329-casteel

Chandler High School: December 5, 2024

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449A9A92CA6F85-cecopen1

November

Did you know?

Chandler-Gilbert Community College is located on ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Akimel O'Odham, who have honored and cared for this landscape for a millennia. The Akimel O'Odham share their land with their allies, the Pee-Posh in the Gila River Indian Community. Their Traditional Knowledges have allowed them to live in bountifully in and harmoniously with, the Sonoran Desert. CGCC thank the original caretakers of the land and pledges to continue to partner with the Gila River Indian Community, and other Indigenous peoples to build and sustain ethical relationships with the Indigenous peoples and the land which our work takes place. CGCC recognizes their knowledge and their right to self-determination and sovereignty as Indigenous Nations, and acknowledges the strength and plurality of Arizona, with 22 federally recognized tribes.

1. Listen to Native American Music

The Smithsonian's American Indian Music video collection provides a rich resource of both traditional and contemporary music.

2. Educate About Influential Native American Figures

3. Explore Historical Events through the Lens of Native Americans

Helpful Websites:

https://www.teachervision.com/resources/12th-grade/native-american-history-american-indians

https://newsela.com/about/blog/native-american-heritage-month-activities/

https://teambuilding.com/blog/indigenous-peoples-day

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/10-ways-to-celebrate-native-american-heritage-month/GAUhe-CUlT6IPQ?hl=en

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/yAXBAYZ9wwV7

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/wwUBCS5ddHRxiQ?hl=en

https://bonusly.com/post/native-american-heritage-month

Congratulations Ms. Heilner!

It is that time of the year again when the sniffles begin. If you can donate tissues, we will gladly accept them.

Infinite Campus Parent/Student Login

If you have not done so already, please log into your Infinite Campus account and update your annual student registration (OLR). 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.

We have 39 students who do not have an updated OLR. If you need help resetting your password, please call the front office at 480.224.3060.

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.

Infinite Campus Directions

Period 1: 7:30-8:55 AM

Break: 8:55-9:00 AM

Period 2: 9:00-10:25 AM

Break: 10:25-10:30 AM

Period 3: 10:30 AM-11:55 AM

Lunch: 11:55 AM-12:25 PM

Period 4: 12:25-1:50 PM

Period 5: 1:50-3:20 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.
• 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.

*Tutoring can be scheduled through all teachers.*

Students should contact them directly to arrange a time that works for everyone.

Email: scaringelli.janeen@cusd80.com

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