4/02/2026
April 2 2026
Looking Ahead: Our Class Placement Process
As we begin preparing for next year, we want to share a quick update on how we approach class placements. Rather than using a general input form, we are leaning into the deep expertise of our classroom teachers. Having spent the year getting to know your child’s academic, social, and emotional needs, our staff is uniquely positioned to build balanced, thriving classrooms for the fall.
A Collaborative Learning Model
Next year brings some exciting growth to the MPE experience! We will have several new faces joining our teaching staff, and we encourage you to start getting your students excited about the new journey ahead.
To provide the best possible support for every child, we utilize instructional models where our educators are committed to creating a cohesive, collaborative grade-level community where every student is supported by the whole team.
Building an Integrated Community
As we move into our initial year, we are intentionally working to create a thoughtful balance of students from both HE and SVE within our classrooms. This integration is essential to ensuring a unified, inclusive experience as we grow together as one MPE family.
Have specific insights to share?
If there is unique information regarding your child’s learning style that you’d like us to keep in mind, please reach out directly to their current teacher. We value your partnership and thank you for trusting our educators in this thoughtful process.
Morning with Mom - TOMORROW
Morning with Mom is TOMORROW morning! Please join us tomorrow morning in the Heritage Cafeteria, from 7:45am-8:30am, for a special breakfast with your student(s) and to shop around the Art Market!
To help volunteer for the event, sign up HERE!
Art Market- April 3rd
Art Market is TOMORROW, Friday, April 3rd!
It is Art Market time again! 5th and 6th graders will be selling their art during the 5th and final Heritage Art Market during Morning with Mom on Friday, April 3rd from 7:45-8:30am. To support our artists, you can pay with cash or through the Heritage payment site with your phone and credit card. Artists will have the opportunity to be paid for their art! That's right this is not an art fundraiser, but an opportunity for our 5th and 6th graders to experience the life of a working artist. There will be a cash pay station. Do not pay the artists directly as they do not have change boxes, and all the money will be accounted for from the cash point of sale line.
A note for 5th and 6th grade families of participating artists. I know many students have been working hard at home, and some help from parents or siblings is alright. But please do not take this over for them. This is a student market, and I want to make sure they get the full experience of bringing their efforts to market. Also, very important: 5th and 6th grade artists that choose to do art market, and are cleared by Mrs. Myers, need to arrive before Art Market opens at 7:25am on April 3. This way they will be set up before shoppers arrive. Failure to be on time could result in a business license being revoked. If you have any questions about the art market please feel free to email Mrs. Myers (eamyers@dcsdk12.org).
PTO Meeting Tomorrow
Join us TOMORROW at 8:30 am for our last Heritage Elementary PTO meeting in the library.
5th and 6th Grade Graduation Signs
DEADLINE TOMORROW! We’re excited to celebrate our 5th and 6th grade graduates! Graduation yard signs are now available for purchase so you can proudly display your student’s achievement at home. These signs are a great way to show your pride and celebrate this special milestone. Order your graduation yard sign using this order form by TOMORROW! Be sure to also pay for them using this payment link. We will let you know when the signs are available to be picked up from the office.
First Mountain Peak- PTO Meeting - April 14th
Come join us, April 14th for the first MPE PTO meeting at 8:45 am in the Heritage Library. We will be introducing our new board and starting to plan August events!
Can't make it in person? Click here to join the google meet!
Heritage Alumni Scholarship
Hey Explorers! Do you know of a current Mountain Vista Senior that is graduating this year? Please help us spread the word about our Heritage alumni scholarship! Heritage Elementary PTO is proud to offer a $500 scholarship to Heritage Alumni who are now graduating Mountain Vista Seniors. In order to be considered they need to complete the scholarship application linked below. All applications must be received by April 15th of the current school year for consideration. APPLY NOW!
Grateful for Our Amazing Auction Sponsors
One last THANK YOU to Union Orthodontics + Pediatric Dentistry, OnPoint Pediatrics, and Mathnasium for being a sponsor and supporting the Mountain Peak Elementary Silent Auction. Their generosity helps bring this exciting event to life while supporting programs, experiences, and opportunities for our students and school community. We truly appreciate businesses that give back and invest in local schools. Please help us show our appreciation for their support!
Community Events through The Foundation
The Foundation for Douglas County Schools has some great Community Events already lined up for our school community!
Detailed information can be found on the Community Event page of The Foundation's website. All tickets can be purchased directly from that page as well. Current offerings include tickets to the Colorado Rockies, Rapids, Avalanche, Air Force Falcons, Elitch Theme Park, Lone Tree Arts Center, DCPA and more - check back often for new opportunities to be added!
These are fun, discounted opportunities, and a portion of each ticket purchased goes back to DCSD!