Peak Press
Important Attendance Information!
Reporting Attendance
We appreciate your patience as we finalize getting our attendance email ready for you all. Any parents who wish to submit information about their student's attendance can email our attendance line: mpe-attendance@dcsdk12.org
This is also a reminder that reporting attendance for your student should include reaching out to their teacher along with using one of these forms of communication:
Emailing the attendance line (mpe-attendance@dcsdk12.org)
Calling the attendance line (303 - 387 - 6807)
Speaking directly with staff member at the front office
Attendance Letter Reminder
Hello,
This is a quick reminder that we will begin sending out Attendance Letters to families. These letters are intended to keep parents and guardians informed about their student’s attendance and provide information about how attendance can impact their learning and success at school. The letters also include information about additional support and resources that may be available to families who need assistance. We hope to work together with our families to support each student and help ensure they have the opportunity to be successful in school. Thank you for your partnership and support!
Watch Dog Dads
Our Watch Dog Dad program is officially up and running!! Watch Dog Dad is a school program that encourages dads to be more involved in schools by helping out with students' lunches and recess. Whether you are only available to help with your students' lunch/recess or stay throughout all of them, we would love to have you!
Please click this link to sign up! We have set up individual 45 minute slots to sign up for but you are welcome to sign up for as many as you would like. The time slots start at 10:50am and end at 1pm.
Upcoming CogAT Testing
Dear Parents/Guardians,
DCSD is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in 2nd grade (February) and 5th grade (November).
5th Grade Universal Screen
As part of this process, ALL students in 5th grade not identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) the week of November 2-6, 2026. This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.
If your child is already identified for gifted programming, they will not participate in this universal screen testing. Your Gifted Education Facilitator will contact you directly with information about this process.
Gifted Identification Referral Testing
If your child is in grades 3 and 4, and you believe they need evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process.
NOTE: Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification.
Please request CogAT testing for your child by completing the DCSD Gifted & Talented Referral Form.
Upon receipt of this form the Gifted Education Facilitator will connect with you to discuss next steps in the gifted identification process.
Colorado Rapids School Attendance Program
Colorado Rapids School Attendance Program:
Mountain Peak: Your Attendance Matters: Starting September 9th through October 9th, if you miss two days or fewer, you will receive a free ticket to a Colorado Rapids game of your choosing in October.
Milk Caps for the Library!
Keep Longmont Dairy milk caps out of the landfill and raise five cents per cap for the library! The collection bin is just outside the library.
Fall Break Reading Challenge
Have your student(s) read a book over fall break to earn a FREE kids meal coupon to either Raising Cane's or Mod Pizza! Email Kathy at kathy.seader@dcsdk12.org with your student(s) name and book title to receive the coupon.
Silent Auction Volunteers
Our Silent Auction is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year, and we need volunteers to help make it a success! There are many ways to get involved, and whether you have a few hours or want to take on a larger role, your time and talents make a big impact! Please click here to sign up! Thank you.
Fund Run Results
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our Fund Run! During last Friday’s assembly, we announced our incredible grand total of $68,685! We also celebrated with prize drawings and recognized the top three runners in each grade. Way to go, Mustangs! Today, students enjoyed celebrating our $50,000 Fund Run milestone with an inflatable obstacle course, hamster balls, giant LEGOs, and carnival games! What a fun way to celebrate this amazing accomplishment. Thank you for helping make it all possible!
Monster Mash
Join us for our 1st Annual Mountain Peak Monster Mash on Friday, October 30th from 6-8pm! STUDENTS WEAR YOUR BEST COSTUMES!! LOTS OF GAMES, DANCING, TREATS AND FUN!! Tickets are on sale by scanning the QR code or clicking this link. *STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT to enter the event.
Sponsor Spotlight - Holt Orthodontics
A big thank you to Holt Orthodontics for being a Silver Summit Sponsor of Mountain Peak Elementary! We’re so thankful for your support of our Mountain Peak Mustangs and for helping our PTO provide fun experiences and opportunities for our students. We appreciate you being part of our Mustang community!
Apple Award Nominations OPEN NOW
PLEASE nominate a Mountain Peak Staff Member!
2027 Apple Award Nominations open September 12 - October 26th! Take a moment to recognize a Mountain Peak staff member who goes above and beyond for students, brings innovation to their work, and makes a meaningful difference in our schools and community.
Know someone who deserves to be celebrated? (Educational assistants, support staff, kitchen staff, classroom teachers, etc.) Nominate them for an Apple Award! Let’s make sure the outstanding educators and staff who inspire, innovate, and make a difference at Mountain Peak get the recognition they deserve! Please use this link!
Taste of DCSD
It's that time again! Please join us on Wednesday, October 21st for our annual Taste of DCSD open house event at Castle View High School (4:30-7pm). This is a free event, open to our entire community where you can try the foods on our school menus, provide feedback about what you like and learn more about our Department. Highlights will be local items we are bringing in and scratch-prepared items. Come hungry and let us take the dinner prep for one night! Please share the attached flyer with your school communities!
Join Us for the MVHS Trunk or Treat!
Mountain Vista High School invites all elementary families to our annual Trunk or Treat, hosted by our FCCLA club. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, and Halloween fun.
Cost: FREE event
Date: October 27th
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Mountain Vista High School
Parking: Please park in the back lot on the west side of the building- follow signs for guest parking.
Support: Cash donations will be accepted to support our MVHS FCCLA members. Every dollar helps fund local community projects and lowers travel costs for their state competition.
(Note: In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.)
We hope to see your families there for a spooktacular evening!
Community Events
Gather your family and friends for some great, discounted fun opportunities brought to you by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools. Please click this link to purchase tickets and find out more information!