CEC 8th Grade Charter College & Career Academy

09/04/2026

🏫 Each week CEC spotlights one work ethic trait from the following list:
-Appearance
-Attendance
-Attitude
-Character
-Communication
-Cooperation
-Organizational Skills
-Productivity
-Respect
-Teamwork

The 8th Grade Academy directors (teachers) choose two team members (students) who represent the work ethic trait of the week.

This week, Ruby and Wilson were chosen for the trait "APPEARANCE"!
Congratulate them below!!!

08/28/2026

🏫 Each week CEC spotlights one work ethic trait from the following list:
-Appearance
-Attendance
-Attitude
-Character
-Communication
-Cooperation
-Organizational Skills
-Productivity
-Respect
-Teamwork

The 8th Grade Academy directors (teachers) choose two team members (students) who represent the work ethic trait of the week.

This week, Markevian and Benjamin were chosen for the trait "TEAMWORK"!
Congratulate them below!!!

08/21/2026

🏫 Each week CEC spotlights one work ethic trait from the following list:
-Appearance
-Attendance
-Attitude
-Character
-Communication
-Cooperation
-Organizational Skills
-Productivity
-Respect
-Teamwork

The 8th Grade Academy directors (teachers) choose two team members (students) who represent the work ethic trait of the week.

This week, Beau and Samara were chosen for the trait "CHARACTER"!
Congratulate them below!!!

08/18/2026

Fun in Mrs. Maritz's class last week!

08/14/2026

Mrs. Hanus had some fun this week!

07/24/2026

We're counting down the days to see our new team members! Please see the email (sent on 7/1) from Dr. Monica Tinker for more details on the 2026-2027 school year. The supply list is provided below - this is for all 4 academic courses and does NOT include connections/electives as those will change for each team member. Happy shopping!

*Fully Charged school-issued Chromebook AND charger
*Earbuds/Headphones with a cord (no wireless)
*Paper/pencils/pens
*Colored pencils/markers
*3-prong folders, binder, or other organization system with college-ruled paper
*One 3 Subject (150 pages) spiral notebook (math)
*TI-36X Pro Calculator
*One college-ruled composition notebook (ELA) (not spiral bound)
*Class notes/assignments
***We also love donations of TISSUES, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes!***

Parents should check with their team member periodically during the year to ensure that he or she has necessary materials for class each day.

05/01/2026

🏫 Each week CEC spotlights one work ethic trait from the following list:
-Appearance
-Attendance
-Attitude
-Character
-Communication
-Cooperation
-Organizational Skills
-Productivity
-Respect
-Teamwork

The 8th Grade Academy directors (teachers) choose two team members (students) who represent the work ethic trait of the week.

This week, Mason and Dahlia were chosen for the trait "ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS"!
Congratulate them below!!!

04/24/2026

🏫 Each week CEC spotlights one work ethic trait from the following list:
-Appearance
-Attendance
-Attitude
-Character
-Communication
-Cooperation
-Organizational Skills
-Productivity
-Respect
-Teamwork

The 8th Grade Academy directors (teachers) choose two team members (students) who represent the work ethic trait of the week.

This week, Charlie Parker and Evelyn were chosen for the trait "PRODUCTIVITY"!
Congratulate them below!!!

04/21/2026

Check out these delicious onions and condiments! Your purchase will directly support the CEC Tribots team!

Help support our CEC TriBots team by ordering some tasty, Georgia Vidalia onions! These jumbo, Grade A onions come straight from Bland Farms Vidalia Brands in south Georgia, and they're the perfect addition to all your southern, summer recipes! Plus, all the sales help our award-winning TriBots team cover competition fees so they can keep on winning!
BUT WAIT...
If onions are not your thing, we are also selling the tastiest Vidalia Brand condiments, seasonings, and more!

You can find the link to the order form and directions for ordering here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YITy-HVAEo9SPMukh9fXx5IGfLgzGmHM/view

AND for some inspiration, you can find some yummy Vidalia onion recipes here:

Baked Vidalia Onion
https://thecookful.com/baked-vidalia-onion/

Tennessee Onions
https://www.thekitchn.com/tennessee-onions-recipe-23720719

Vidalia Onion Casserole
https://reluctantentertainer.com/vidalia-onion-casserole/

Fried Vidalia Onion
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/fried-vidalia-onion-recipe-1944902

Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip
https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/sweet-vidalia-onion-dip/

Cajun Crispy Fried Onions
https://syrupandbiscuits.com/cajun-crispy-fried-onions/

Vidalia Onion Pie
https://www.theblackpeppercorn.com/vidalia-onion-pie/

04/17/2026

🏫 Each week CEC spotlights one work ethic trait from the following list:
-Appearance
-Attendance
-Attitude
-Character
-Communication
-Cooperation
-Organizational Skills
-Productivity
-Respect
-Teamwork

The 8th Grade Academy directors (teachers) choose two team members (students) who represent the work ethic trait of the week.

This week, Connor and Nora were chosen for the trait "ATTITUDE"!
Congratulate them below!!!