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News from Candice!

Hello everyone! Well…it’s still January, but we are close to saying goodbye to the longest month of all time! Last Friday, our staff engaged in professional learning and they were very excited to bring new ideas back to their classrooms. I wanted to send you all so much love and gratitude for being an amazing community!

Daughter Dance - Last Saturday night, our PTO hosted the Annual Daughter Dance here at CME! It was so much fun with a DJ, a perfume making station, a Scavenger Hunt, limo rides, face painting and yummy snacks. Everyone dressed up and had a great time. Thanks to all the parents who attended and a special shout out to the organizers, Tonia Neeley and Bianca Smith! See some fun photos below!

Dancing Through the Decades - Our 6th graders spent several weeks during their Specials block preparing for the Annual Dancing Through the Decades performance. Check out the fun pics below. Students collaborated with their team to research the music of their assigned decade. They chose music, costumes, and dance that was popular during that time. On Tuesday, they performed for our staff and students and it was such a blast! A special shout out and thanks to Mr. Novak and Ms. Muller for facilitating this fun event!

2025-2026 Budget Survey - I sent this out last week, but wanted to get as much community input as possible. As we approach the budget planning process for next year, I wanted to share some updates and gather your input. At this point, we are projecting an enrollment of 256 students in grades K-6 for next year. This is a decrease from our current enrollment of 274 students in those grades. (Note: Preschool and Little Pups are funded separately and not included in these numbers.)

Fewer students, unfortunately, means less funding, which may require some adjustments to next year’s budget. I value your insights as we navigate this process together.

Timeline and Next Steps:

• January 31: 4:00 pm, deadline to fill out the survey

• February 10: Final presentation of data and budget decisions to the community at the SAC meeting.

I understand that these discussions can be sensitive, as a significant portion of our budget involves staffing. When filling out the survey, please focus on positions rather than individuals. Additionally, I encourage everyone to approach conversations about this topic with care and mindfulness to ensure a positive environment for all.

Thank you for your input and continued support! I am grateful for this amazing community!

BUDGET SURVEY

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

WISH WEEK RESTAURANT NIGHTS 2/2 - 2/8

WISH WEEK DRESS UP THEMES 2/3/25 - 2/7/25

MVHS WISH WEEK COMMUNITY FAIR:

Community Fair Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm! See flyer for details!

MVHS TEACHERS VS. STUDENTS SHOOTOUT: FOR WISH WEEK

See flyer for more information!

MVHS STUDENT SHOOTOUT FOR WISH WEEK:

See flyer for more information!

MVHS HOCKEY GAME:

Youth hockey players ages 5-14 are invited to show their skills

in between the 2nd & 3rd period at the Vista Hockey )Varsity Wish Week game at REGISTER NOW! South Suburban Sports

See flyer for more details!

BASE 2/14 ADVENTURE:

Join BASE on 2/14 for AMC and Lazy Dog! See flyer for more information!

CHOIR:

This year we will be starting our Choir club again the second week of February. This is due to our District Honor Choir (a special event for our 6th Graders) which will be held on February 7th.

In a few weeks I will add the new Choir myschoolbucks link to this CME Blast that is sent out on Thursdays. We are so eager to get back into the groove with a slight change this year.... we will be having Choir on Wednesday AM from 7:30-8:25 and then again on Thursday afternoon from 3:30-4:30.

As in previous years the Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon students will learn the same music and we will have a joint concert at the end of the school year. :)

Choir Club - Wednesday AM

Choir Club Thursday PM

As always, thank you all for your excitement and your support!

Blessings, Abby

TALENT SHOW:

Hello Families!

Our school wide Talent Show is approaching! We want to get information out to families early so that students can start preparing for their auditions.

Auditions: Sign ups will be in the music room until Friday, January 31st. Monday & Tuesday February 3rd and 4th from 3:45-5:00. They will be held in the music room. Auditions will be for the following participants:

• Performers

• MCs (script provided at the audition)

• Stage Crew (Sign-up audition only - no in person audition required)

Audition Expectations: Students need to present completed acts that are performance ready. Any props, music and costumes need to be ready and present at the time of their audition.

Audition Results: Results will be announced through individual letters on February 7th at the end of the school day. We have limited spots available.

Dress Rehearsals: February 12th and 19th from 3:45-5:00 (both days). Students in the talent show will need to bring all prompts and costumes to both dress rehearsals.

School Performance: February 28th from 9:00 am -10:00 am (this is an updated day and time!)

Evening Performance: February 27th from 6:00 pm -7:00 pm (students arrive at 5:30, ready to go, in the music room).

If you have any questions please contact Shelby Bryson (Ms. B) at [email protected] or Abby Muller at [email protected]

February COGAT Testing:

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 (in February). If your child is in K or 1st grade and you believe he/she needs evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process.

More information HERE.

Questions? Please reach out to the CME GT Facilitator - Heather Stinnett @ [email protected]

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION -

Kindergarten registration If you are currently enrolled in DCSD Preschool and you live in our boundary, you will automatically roll to us! All other Kindergarten students, enroll at the above link! If you live outside of our boundary but would like to attend CME, please open enroll here!

YEARBOOK -

Yearbook Website: sites.google.com/view/cmeyearbook/home Order Yearbooks Here!

Yearbook Email: [email protected]

24-25 - Important Dates

• 1/31 - Budget Survey Deadline - BUDGET SURVEY
• 2/3 and 2/4 - Talent Show Auditions
• 2/10 - SAC Meeting 4pm
• 2/14 and 2/17 - No School
• 3/17 - 3/21 - Spring Break

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