CME BLAST
November 12, 2026
Hello Cougar Families!
This week at CME, we celebrated Veterans Day. Our students invited friends and family who are veterans and current service members to our school to share their stories. It was so fun to see the pride in our students’ faces as their family member was introduced. Thank you to all of those who have fought and died for our country. We are forever grateful!
Garden Volunteers
Home Depot is going to come out one final time to finish up the center of the garden space. We are looking for 5 volunteers out to help on Thursday, November 19 from 9 - 11 AM. If you are able here is a sign up please click below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4FAAA622A1FE3-67470727-cmegarden
Apple Award WInners
Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate our wonderful staff members. We are thrilled to announce our 2026–2027 Apple Award Representatives!
Certified Winner: Mrs. Nikki Feltz (3rd Grade Teacher) Mrs. Feltz has been a cornerstone of our community for 9 years. As one former student beautifully shared, "...when I walked into the class, she would make me feel comfortable and safe to learn." We are so lucky to have her warmth and dedication at CME!
Classified Winner: Mr. Adam Nelson (Campus Security Specialist) Over the past 2 years, Mr. Adam has gone above and beyond to keep our campus safe and support our students. No matter the task, he always steps up with a smile. We are deeply grateful for his daily care and commitment to our school!
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Feltz and Mr. Adam!
Daily Snack Routine Update
To protect dedicated learning time and create school-wide consistency, we are updating our daily classroom snack routines. Each teacher will now designate one snack window per day (scheduled either before or after lunch).
How families can help:
Pack One Daily Snack: Please send one simple, easy-to-eat snack with your student each day.
Choose Healthy Options: Brain-boosting, non-messy snacks are greatly appreciated to keep our learners focused and energized throughout the day!
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our classroom routines smooth and centered on student learning!
Educational Assistant Position Open
We are currently looking for an Educational Assistant to help support lunchroom/recess and small groups. If you are interested in working in a fun and happy place, go to the DCSD website to apply! It will be Monday-Friday from 10-2.
Link to CME Website
Link to CME B.A.S.E. Website
Link to My School Bucks
Attendance Line - 303-387-7377 - please call the attendance line if your child will be absent!
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 27-28 - opens November 2nd. If you are currently an open enrolled family, you do NOT need to open enroll your kids again. If you are an open enrolled family and will be enrolling a kindie you will need to open enroll your Kindie.
All families living within the CME boundaries, do NOT need to open enroll.
Contact Michelle Rank (mrrank@dcsdk12.org) with any questions!
Video help if needed:
KINDIE REGISTRATION -
Will your child be 5 by October 1, 2027? Begin the Kindergarten Admissions process starting November 13, 2026 and take the first step toward an exciting year of learning and growth!
DCSD preschool students enrolled before January 1, 2028, will be automatically registered for kindergarten at their neighborhood elementary school—no extra steps needed.
Visit bit.ly/DCSD_kindie-admissions to learn more.
HALLOWEEN CANDY -
If you don't know what to do with your extra Halloween candy! Copper Mesa would love to take that off your hands! Thank you!
ORIGINAL WORKS ART FUNDRAISER!
We’re excited to announce that we will be partnering with Original Works this Fall, the original art-based fundraising company!
Students created artwork at school and you can have your child’s art reproduced onto a variety of keepsake products ranging from Mugs to Magnets.
Ordering will be done online through Nov. 17, 2026.
The products make great holiday gifts and birthday gifts for family members as well as wonderful keepsakes for the students.
Orders will arrive at school in early December.
And the icing on the cake is our school earns a profit from every order placed!
Complete details on how to order and a preview of your students artwork will be sent home today in Thursday folders.
Thank you for supporting this unique and creative program!
Please reach out to Mrs. Burke at kburke@dcsdk12.org with any questions.
ART ROOM WISH LIST - Any and all yarn or ribbon (even scraps)!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RBVD32S9X7YP?ref_=wl_share
FRIDAY Bell Schedule:
9:10 - soft start
9:20 - first bell
9:25 - tardy bell
2026 FALL COMMUNITY EVENTS -
All tickets can be purchased directly from the Community Event page of our website - look for new opportunities to be added soon! These exciting opportunities are brought to you by the Foundation, and a portion of every ticket purchased directly supports Douglas County students, teachers, and schools!
You can also learn more and purchase tickets here:
https://www.foundationdcs.org/community-events
We are so excited to begin a fun new program for babies and toddlers in our area! Every Wednesday from 10:00-10:30AM, we will host Storybook Sprouts in the CME Library. Our librarian, Allison Troxel and our art Teacher, Karli Burke have some super fun books and easy crafts to share with parents and their little ones. It’s a great time to connect with other families in the area as well.
This is a community event - attendance at CME is not required, so bring your friends to join in on the fun!
RSVP** by using the MySchoolBucks link. You do not need to register with MySchoolBucks to sign up - just 'Continue as guest'. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact abtroxel@dcsdk12.org
**Sign up for the following week will be available on Friday at noon. If you are unable to attend at the last minute, please email Allison Troxel (abtroxel@dcsdk12.org) by Tuesday at 3pm so that we can open up your spot to the waitlist. Maximum of 20 Little Sprouts per week. Please no food or drink in the library. Bring your ID for check-in.
Upcoming Dates to Note!
26-27 - Important Dates
- 11/10 - 11/12 - Book Fair
- 11/23 - 11/27 - Thanksgiving Break
- 12/18 - 1/4 - Winter Break
We are a neighborhood school that:
Engages the whole child
Inspires and delivers excellence
Meets the needs of all learners
Commits to a safe and nurturing environment
(303) 387-7375 Main
(303)387-7377 Attendance Line