CME BLAST

Happy Fall to you all!

The weather has finally become more bearable and pumpkin spice is EV-ERY-WHERE! On Monday, the teachers will be working hard during our Professional Development Day on writing instruction. I hope you all do something fun with the extra day!

Join the CME School Accountability Committee (SAC)!

If you are interested in serving on the Copper Mesa Elementary SAC, please complete the nomination form below by September 30, 2026.

About the Committee:

The SAC meets regularly to advise administration on key school priorities, including budget and funding, class sizes, curriculum, and school safety.

Open Leadership Positions: We are seeking parents to fill the following open positions for this school year (because these are two-year positions, nominees must be current CME parents with a child enrolled in 4th grade or younger):

Chair: Facilitates monthly meetings and works with administration to set meeting agendas.
Vice Chair: Supports the Chair and steps in to lead meetings when needed.
Recorder: Takes brief meeting minutes and keeps track of committee records.
DAC Representative: Serves as CME’s liaison to the District Accountability Committee (DAC) and attends monthly district-level meetings.

Please note: All parents are welcome to attend and participate in any SAC meeting throughout the year, even if you do not hold an official leadership role!

Next Steps: Once nominations close on October 1, a voting ballot will be sent out to the full CME parent community.

Ninja Nation Fundraiser

Our students are doing an amazing job of getting those fundraising dollars! As of today, we are 60% to our $30,000 goal!!

Help us decide how to spend our fundraiser money!

Cast Your Vote: Vote here by September 21st.
Winning Announcement: We will share the winning project before the event so you know exactly what your child is raising money for!

If you have any questions at all, please email us at cmeapto@gmail.com.

Important Note Regarding Email & Spam Filters

We have noticed that emails sent between staff and families are occasionally being directed into Spam/Junk folders on both sides. This is a district-wide Google filter issue beyond our school's control, and we know how frustrating missed communications can be!

To help ensure we don't miss each other:

Check Your Spam Folder: Please check your Spam or Junk folder regularly, especially if you are waiting on a response from a teacher or school staff member.
Mark as "Not Spam": If you find a school email in your spam folder, select "Report Not Spam" or add the sender’s email address to your Google Contacts. This helps train Google to deliver future messages directly to your inbox.
Follow Up: If you send a time-sensitive email and do not hear back within 24–48 hours, please feel free to send a follow-up or reach out via phone or classroom app. We will be doing the same on our end!

Thank you for being THE most amazing community!!

With gratitude,
Candice

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!

PICTURE RETAKE DAY -

Picture retake day is coming up on Thursday, September 24th. If your student missed the first picture day or you'd like a do-over on their original photo, be sure to have them ready for retakes.

VISION AND HEARING -

We need extra hands on Tuesday, September 29th to help conduct the annual vision and hearing screenings for our students. No prior experience is necessary—we’ll train you on-site!

Volunteer Sign Up

LEGO CLUB ANIMATION -

Learn Stop-Motion Animation with Ms. Dew! Create your own short clip. All supplies included!

For: 1st - 5th graders
Cost: $30
Team Size: Limited to 16 students
Teacher: Ms. Dew
Details: Thursdays, 3:30-4:30, September 17th, 24th, October 1st, and 8th; Ms. Dew's room

Lego Animation Club: 1 - 5th grades

Note: Lego Club is first come, first served. The first 10 people who enroll on MySchoolBucks.com will have a guaranteed spot. The $30.00 covers all costs and supplies for the four weeks- if your child misses a week during the session, it is non-refundable. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact: Fiona Dew fldew@dcsdk12.org

ART CLUB - Art Club for K-2nd Graders

What: Art Club will be held after school on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30PM (October 7th, 21st, and 28th) for any students in K - 2nd grades.

Cost: $36.00 for the 3 week session

Dates: Wednesdays - October 7th, 21st, and 28th

Time: 3:30 - 4:30PM

Note: Art Club is first come first served. The first 8 people who enroll on MySchoolBucks.com will have a guaranteed spot. The club will be cancelled if at least 6 students do not sign up. The $35.00 covers all costs and supplies for the three weeks- if your child misses a week during the session, it is non-refundable. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact: Karli Burke kburke@dcsdk12.org

BEGINNER JAZZ DANCE CLASS FOR K-1 STUDENTS -

This will be an introductory jazz dance class led by Mrs. Kolbo. Students are asked to wear clothes to move in - shorts, leggings, sweatpants, etc. and have soft-soled jazz or ballet shoes. We will be working towards performing a dance at the choir concert on December 9! Registration is limited to 15 students.

Dates: Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30PM in the Music Room September 23 - December 2 (9 classes total)

Cost: $40 K-1 Beginner Jazz Club

KINDIE PLAY CLUB -

Join our Kindie Play Club with Ms. Chelley and Ms. Rachel!

Packed with games, crafts, music, and endless fun designed specifically with your Kindie in mind!

Dates: Wednesdays - Sept 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

Time: 3:30-4:30

Cost: $36

Kindie Play Club

MVHS 13th ANNUAL 1 MILE CROSS COUNTRY RACE -

2nd - 5th graders are invited to run on October 8th! Vista Nation t-shirts included! Check the flyer for more details!

Fall Cursive Club - October!

Sign up to join Mrs. Logan for an after school Cursive Club. If you find joy in the quiet focus of writing and are excited to spend time mastering the loops and swirls of cursive, this is the club for you!

Open to 3rd - 5th graders

We will meet Thursdays (Oct. 22nd - Nov. 19) after school until 4:30pm.

15 students max. $20 for the 5 sessions

October Cursive Club 3rd - 5th grades

ART ROOM WISH LIST -

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!

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.

YEARBOOK INFO!!

We Need Your Back-to-School Pictures!

Help us start filling the pages of this year’s yearbook! Our book would be empty without our wonderful CME parents sharing pictures of their amazing kids!

• Please send us your First Day of School and Back-to-School pictures, including those super-cute before-school photos at home and around CME.
• We’d also love your Spirit Rock birthday pictures—including summer birthdays!
• Keep the yearbook in mind throughout the year! Classroom activities, field trips, clubs, spirit days, parties, school events, and everyday CME moments all help us tell the story of our students’ school year.
• When sending pictures, please include your student’s name and teacher. Thank you!!!

Email: coppermesayearbook@gmail.com
Text photos: 720-819-5341 (This number is connected directly to our yearbook email.)

Early Bird Yearbook Sale: Order during August, September, or October and save 10%!

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