CME BLAST

Hello Cougar Fams!

Happy Thursday! I hope your week has been filled with lots of joy. I am especially loving the leaves that are popping up on the trees and the grass beginning to get green! It is weird because it seems like we skipped over winter, but who am I to complain…but I will this summer.

Our 3rd-6th graders have the first week of CMAS in the books and we are so pleased with their dedication to showing their best learning this week. I am so proud of them for their perseverance! Let’s keep up the momentum as we move into math next week!

A New Marquee!

Well…we have certainly begun to step into this century with an electronic marquee! Yesterday, they demolished the old 20th century marquee to make way for a new era in CME Cougar Communication. We have the installation scheduled from 4/15-4/17, and we are so excited!

We want to thank CMEA and our amazing community for the hard work on fundraising to make this possible! We are truly lucky to have you all, so THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!

Landscaping

It is such a joy to see so many families enjoying our school grounds and playing together after the final bell rings! We love that our campus is a place where the community feels at home.

To help us keep our school looking its best, we have a small favor to ask. We’ve noticed some of our landscaping, especially the decorative rocks and trees, getting a bit of "extra love" lately. If you could help us ensure that the rocks stay in their original spots and that our young climbers stay off the trees, we would truly appreciate it. Thank you for helping us maintain a beautiful environment for all our students to enjoy!

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 out

Spring Fundraiser

Tickets for the Spring Fundraiser are ready for purchase! We are excited to invite all Copper Mesa families, as well as members of the Firelight community, to join us at Max Taps, on April 18th from 5-8pm for an adults-only 80s party! You will be able to enjoy the local Firelight 80s rock band, One Way To Rock, a photo booth, a chance to sing on stage, and our annual silent auction, while hanging with your friends and supporting your favorite neighborhood elementary school at the same time!

Here are the details:

Tickets are $25 (includes a drink ticket) or $20 (does not include a drink ticket).

Raffle tickets for our larger items are $5 for 1 ticket, $25 for 10 tickets or $100 for 50 tickets. These items will be displayed at the school during the week leading up to the event for you to browse and there will be a spot to drop your tickets for each one. The more you buy, the better your chances!

The silent auction will open online on April 13th, and the items will be on display at Max Taps. This year there will be items from many local businesses, gift cards, signed apparel and equipment from the Broncos, Nuggets and Avs, Kendra Scott and Tiffany jewelry and so much more!

Check out the fundraiser website for tickets and all the info!--

BG Nead

CME PTO Co-Vice President

LEGO ANIMATION CLUB - 3rd and 4th Grade parents:

Ms. Dew will be leading another Lego Animation Club just for your kiddos. The club is limited to 10 students and will run on Tuesdays, starting April 7th.

Here are the details:

For: 3rd and 4th graders
Cost: $30
Team Size: Limited to 10 students
Leader: Ms. Dew
Details: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30, April 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th; Ms. Dew's room

In order to sign up, please use the following link: 3rd and 4th Grade Lego Animation Club

If you have any Lego Animation Club questions, please contact Ms. Dew. If you have any MySchoolBucks issues/questions, please contact Ashley W at 303-387-7375.

LEGO FREE BUILD CLUB for K-2nd -

Sign up HERE to let your imagination take the lead in our weekly LEGO Free Build Club, where creativity has no limits. Kids can explore new ideas, build whatever inspires them, and share their creations with fellow builders in a fun, relaxed environment. Whether they are constructing castles, robots, or something entirely new, this club is all about discovery and play.

For: K-2nd graders
Cost: $40
Club Size: Limited to 24 students
Leaders: Mrs. Lagodny and Mrs. Walp
Details: Thursdays, 3:30-4:30, April 2nd - May 21st

STICKY FINGERS COOKING CLASS -

K-6th Grade - Join our 'COOL'inary Cooking Club with NEW recipes every week! Our engaging cooking classes make cooking fun and deliciously educational. Kids will enjoy tasty, healthy recipes while learning S.T.E.A.M., culture, language, geography and more. Led by experienced Chef Instructors, we ensure all allergies are accommodated, and recipes are always nut-free. Explore our weekly recipes and join us to WHIP up some culinary fun all year! See the flyer for registration! April 20 - May 18 from 3:30-4:30 in the Art Room!

FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS -

Field Day Volunteer Sign Up 4th - 6th Grade

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A8A62EA2FECE9-63294193-field

Field Day Volunteer Sign Up K - 3rd Grade

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A8A62EA2FECE9-63294702-field

LOST AND FOUND -

Come check out the Copper Mesa Lost and Found Boutique! We have some really great coats that need to find their way home!

GIRLS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP -

Assistant Coaches for Highlands Ranch High School Girls Basketball are going to be hosting a camp June 15-17 this Summer, for girls in grades 3rd-8th. Please see the flyer for more details and registration information!

KINDIE REGISTRATION -

Will your child be 5 by October 1, 2026? Begin the Kindergarten Admissions process today and take the first step toward an exciting year of learning and growth!

DCSD preschool students enrolled before January 1, 2026, will be automatically registered for kindergarten at their neighborhood elementary school—no extra steps needed.

Visit bit.ly/DCSD_kindie-admissions to learn more.

2026 SPRING COMMUNITY EVENTS -

All tickets can be purchased directly from the Community Event page of our website - look for new opportunities to be added soon!