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Mission Statement: We are a neighborhood school that engages the whole child, inspires and delivers excellence, meets and exceeds the needs of all learners, and commits to a safe and nurturing environment.
Vision: We believe that the most promising strategy for achieving the mission of our school is to develop our capacity to function as a professional learning community. We envision a school in which staff:
- Build and maintain relationships to create a safe and supportive learning environment
- All means ALL
- Unite to achieve common goals
- Work interdependently for the benefit of “our” students
News & Events
CME Blast
![CME Blast January 22, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791563182/dcsdk12org/alikb3qijjjoyiaufpf7/CMEPic10-8-26forWebsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791563182/dcsdk12org/alikb3qijjjoyiaufpf7/CMEPic10-8-26forWebsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791563182/dcsdk12org/alikb3qijjjoyiaufpf7/CMEPic10-8-26forWebsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791563182/dcsdk12org/alikb3qijjjoyiaufpf7/CMEPic10-8-26forWebsite.png","width":1080}])
Hello Cougar Fams!
I just wanted to wish you all a happy and safe Fall Break! Take some time to unwind and enjoy each other. Our staff is so grateful for all the amazing conferences, the stocked lounge, and the partnerships we have built with you all in the first quarter of the year. Ms. Wells and I had so much fun getting silly stringed (that’s a word!)! Take care and see you in a week!!
![CME Blast January 22, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790969414/dcsdk12org/ul5irwr4vs2xztj5nvuc/CMEBlastPicforwebsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790969414/dcsdk12org/ul5irwr4vs2xztj5nvuc/CMEBlastPicforwebsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790969414/dcsdk12org/ul5irwr4vs2xztj5nvuc/CMEBlastPicforwebsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790969414/dcsdk12org/ul5irwr4vs2xztj5nvuc/CMEBlastPicforwebsite.png","width":1080}])
Happy October to you all!
It’s time to get into pumpkin season. 🙂Our Parent Conferences are next week. We love this time of year when we get to connect with our families. The building is always buzzing with our community! Our late night is on Wednesday so you will be able to connect with our Specials teachers and our Specialists. We are looking forward to seeing you all!
![CME Blast January 22, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790360209/dcsdk12org/ve3schxjyrjtc9bfw2jf/CMEBlastPicforWebsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790360209/dcsdk12org/ve3schxjyrjtc9bfw2jf/CMEBlastPicforWebsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790360209/dcsdk12org/ve3schxjyrjtc9bfw2jf/CMEBlastPicforWebsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790360209/dcsdk12org/ve3schxjyrjtc9bfw2jf/CMEBlastPicforWebsite.png","width":1080}])
Hello Cougar Families!
Our week started out with lots of learning by our teachers and we are ending with the Ninja Nation Obstacle Course! Yahoo! On Friday, please send your child in their new CME shirt (bright orange one), a water bottle, tennis shoes, and some sunscreen. They are going to have such a blast!!
![CME Blast January 22, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789751030/dcsdk12org/peeoimkrrgggx6wpunce/CMEBlastforwebsite9-17-26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789751030/dcsdk12org/peeoimkrrgggx6wpunce/CMEBlastforwebsite9-17-26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789751030/dcsdk12org/peeoimkrrgggx6wpunce/CMEBlastforwebsite9-17-26.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789751030/dcsdk12org/peeoimkrrgggx6wpunce/CMEBlastforwebsite9-17-26.png","width":1080}])
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!
![CME Blast January 22, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789150180/dcsdk12org/pewwcm3dmmgusjr8larb/CMEBlastforwebsite9-10-26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789150180/dcsdk12org/pewwcm3dmmgusjr8larb/CMEBlastforwebsite9-10-26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789150180/dcsdk12org/pewwcm3dmmgusjr8larb/CMEBlastforwebsite9-10-26.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789150180/dcsdk12org/pewwcm3dmmgusjr8larb/CMEBlastforwebsite9-10-26.png","width":1080}])
CME Families,
Get Involved! Join Us for Our First School Accountability Committee (SAC) Meeting
Are you interested in having a voice in our school’s goals, budget, and key operational decisions? We invite all Copper Mesa families to join us for our first School Accountability Committee (SAC) meeting of the year!
![CME Blast January 22, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788539288/dcsdk12org/evicmupxng01fogjwpc0/CMEBlastpicforwebsite9-3-26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788539288/dcsdk12org/evicmupxng01fogjwpc0/CMEBlastpicforwebsite9-3-26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788539288/dcsdk12org/evicmupxng01fogjwpc0/CMEBlastpicforwebsite9-3-26.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788539288/dcsdk12org/evicmupxng01fogjwpc0/CMEBlastpicforwebsite9-3-26.png","width":1080}])
Hello Cougar families,
Happy September! I hope you all have some fun plans to celebrate the three-day weekend. I am looking forward to getting out into nature for some mountain biking!
Here at CME, we have been busy wrapping up our beginning-of-year i-Ready assessments, and our students have been working incredibly hard. Next week, we will be kicking off our Ninja Nation Fundraiser, so stay tuned for more details!
![CME Blast January 22, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787932041/dcsdk12org/iyb9warpwwycondztwk9/CMEBlastforwebsite8-27-26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787932041/dcsdk12org/iyb9warpwwycondztwk9/CMEBlastforwebsite8-27-26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787932041/dcsdk12org/iyb9warpwwycondztwk9/CMEBlastforwebsite8-27-26.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787932041/dcsdk12org/iyb9warpwwycondztwk9/CMEBlastforwebsite8-27-26.png","width":1080}])
Hello Cougar Families!
Things are finally falling into place for our Outdoor Learning Garden, and we have some incredible news and milestones to share with our community!
![CME Blast January 22, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787339486/dcsdk12org/mendbohpbp1hcwlyb7bc/CMEWebsite8-20-26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787339486/dcsdk12org/mendbohpbp1hcwlyb7bc/CMEWebsite8-20-26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787339486/dcsdk12org/mendbohpbp1hcwlyb7bc/CMEWebsite8-20-26.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787339486/dcsdk12org/mendbohpbp1hcwlyb7bc/CMEWebsite8-20-26.png","width":1080}])
Greetings Copper Mesa Families!
What a fantastic start to the year we have had here at CME! We welcomed our Kindergarteners on Monday and they have been doing an amazing job learning about being little students. The cuteness factor is 11/10!! We hope to see you all at Back to School Night on Friday from 5:00-7:00 PM on the field. A big shout out to our CMEA PTO for organizing this fun yearly event!
Upcoming Events
Parent Resources
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Families can access their student's Elementary Progress Report (EPR) via the Engaged Parent Portal.
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Express Check-In is a DCSD application that allows parents to update household information, sign forms, update health conditions, and pay school fees.
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Learn more about B.A.S.E. at Copper Mesa.
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Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) is the main test used to assess the progress of our students and our school.
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This handbook is meant to serve as a guide for students and families.
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From safety and security to weather delays and transportation, the DCSD Parent's Guide has everything you need to know.