December Newsletter

Fall term ends in a few weeks, make sure you are turning in missing assignments, studying for finals, and making up any absences.

December 12th 2-2:45 at CMC: CEO first term orientation

December 12th 3-4 pm at CMC: Pathways Orientation for new students to the pathways program

December 13th: Winterhawks Game

December 16-18th: CMC Finals

December 19th: Ice Skating

December 20th: No School

We will be collecting food and goods for Giving Hope Humanitarian Aid. Everything that is donated will be boxed and shipped overseas to Ukraine. Anything that expires (including medical supplies) must have at least 6 months until expiration due to the time it takes to ship and distribute. We will also be collecting food donations for the Sunshine Division to help families in our community. We need at least 500 items of food. Student's can donate any item at any time; it doesn't have to be within the weekly theme. When they donate, they will be given raffle tickets to enter the weekly giveaways.

Week 1: Nov 12-15→Socks, Underwear, and Wound Care week --> Prize: Amazon Gift card
Week 2: Nov 11-22→ Menstrual Products and Diapers --> CMC sweatshirt
Week 3: Dec 2-6 → Canned foods --> Prize: 2 Winterhawks tickets for the 12/13 game
Week 4: Dec 9-13→ Dry foods --> Prize: 2 Blazers tickets for the 2/6 game
Week 5: Dec 16-18 → Bring it all! --> Prize: Dutch Bros Gift Card

Join us on December 13th for a Winterhawks game. The bus will leave CMC at 6 pm. Students must ride the bus to attend the game. Please fill out and return this permission slip and give it to Crystal Eschweiler. If you have any questions please see Crystal. We are also asking students to bring one can of food for our food drive.

Join us ice skating on Thursday, December 19th, to celebrate a successful Fall term. Students must ride the bus to attend this fun field trip. Please fill out and return this permission slip and give it to Crystal Eschweiler. If you have any questions, see Crystal. We are also asking students to bring one can of food for our food drive.

It's Scholarship Season!! Check out these tips for how to apply for scholarships:

Search for scholarships: https://oregongoestocollege.org/pay/scholarships

• Pay attention to requirements. Only apply for scholarships you are eligible for. Many scholarship search engines let you filter by specific criteria.
• Focus locally. The more local the scholarship, the more likely you are to win! Check CMC's online college & career center Scholarship Page, explore the OSAC scholarship catalog, and use our calendar of Oregon scholarships organized by due date.
• Look at your colleges. Some colleges award scholarships automatically. Others need an extra application and require creating a scholarship account.
• Search nationally (if time allows). There are many free websites to search for scholarships. For those that need a log in, be aware that they may sell your information. Some reputable search engines can be found at CMC's Scholarship Page.
• If you need a letter of recommendation from your counselor or teachers, please fill out this Letter of Recommendation Request Form and allow up to two weeks for your letter to be submitted after requesting it. Please don't wait until the last minute or you may miss an important deadline!!

OSAC Scholarship Application Opened November 1

The Ford Family Foundation Scholarships Open December 1

The online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially OPEN!

Link to Application: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

All Class of 2025 graduates are encouraged to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA as soon as possible regardless of the post-high school plans to ensure access to all post-high school financial aid and scholarship opportunities that may present themselves. The FAFSA is required to use Oregon Promise funding, be eligible for Work-Study opportunities, receive all federal and state grants (including Pell Grant and Oregon Opportunity Grant, and qualify for federal student loans. Here are some free financial aid resources available to assist you with the FAFSA:

Federal Student Aid Website:

• Preparing to Fill Out the FAFSA Form: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/pro-tips (read this first to save time!!)
• Filling Out the FAFSA Form: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out
• FAFSA Help: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/help (live chat available)
• ORSAA Help: https://www.oregonstudentaid.gov/fafsa-orsaa/

We’re excited to share that there’s still time to enroll in the 2025 Ecuador and Galapagos student tour, an incredible opportunity for students to explore new cultures, witness diverse ecosystems, and make unforgettable memories!

Enrollment Options are available for fundraising, scholarships, and discounts to make this experience more accessible. If you’d like to explore these options, please feel free to reach out to Alana Jevert for more information (jeverta@nclack.k12.or.us).

To secure a spot, visit our enrollment page: www.eftours.com/2724518AM.

We’d Also Love Your Input! As we plan more exciting tours, your feedback is invaluable. Please take a moment to fill out this short survey to help us make future trips more accessible to our community: Take the Survey.

Thank you for your interest and support in providing enriching experiences for our students. We hope to see your family on board for this incredible adventure!

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