CME BLAST

Good afternoon Copper Mesa Families!

I don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to our Spring Auction put on by our amazing PTO! It is 80’s themed and I have my outfit all picked out. There will be options to bid on some baskets or buy raffle tickets to get put into a drawing for others. Tickets are on sale now and will also be available at the event. Bring your neighbors and we’ll see you all at Max Taps on Saturday evening!

Shout Out to Kindie Moms!

Have you noticed a little extra sparkle on the main floor lately? We have an absolutely amazing group of kindergarten parents who have been busy transforming our hallways into a whimsical wonderland all year long!

I’ve included some photos below of the fantastic new bulletin boards they’ve dreamed up to showcase our kiddos' hard work. When prospective families tour our school, they always rave about how student-centered and vibrant our building feels, and we owe a massive "thank you" to our creative volunteers for making that first impression so bright!

To our Kindie crew: Thank you for sprinkling your creativity and heart all over our walls!

State of DCSD Event

Want to know what’s next for our schools? Come hear from our amazing superintendent, Erin Kane, on May 4th about the bright future of DCSD! We have a lot to celebrate! Our school will be honored that evening with the John Irwin Award of Excellence and the Governor’s Distinguished Award. Come get the inside scoop on the future of DCSD and help us celebrate these incredible achievements!

Monday, May 4

6:00-8:00 p.m.

DCSD Legacy Campus

10035 S. Peoria Street, Lone Tree

RSVP here

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

BASE FOR PD DAYS (4/24 & 4/27) -

Come join BASE for our April PD Days! No school = BASE fun!! We will be open Friday, April 24th and Monday, April 27th for some fun field trips!

Fri 4/24 - Field trip to Chili's & Bowlero
Mon 4/27 - Field trip to Dave & Buster's

If you're planning on joining us for summer BASE, please order your field trip shirts now!! You have until Monday, April 20th to place your shirt orders!

https://coppermesa.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Reach out to Lindsey with any questions at 303-503-2962 or ljackson@dcsdk12.org

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS -

Please nominate Copper Mesa Elementary for the Colorado Parent Magazine 2026 Family Favorites Contest. Your support helps us continue to be recognized as a top choice for families in our community.

Beginning April 15, you can submit nominations once per day throughout the nomination round, which is through May 15.

Please visit the Family Favorites page and select the appropriate category to get started.

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!