January 23, 2025

January 23, 2025
Posted on 01/23/2025
CME Blast

News from Candice!

Hello Copper Mesa Community!


As we make our way through the cold days of winter, I hope you all continue to smile and have gratitude for the wonderful little things in your everyday lives! This week, the only thing I wanted to put in is our Budget Priorities Survey. Please take 5 minutes to fill out the survey linked below. Thank you so much!!


2025-2026 Budget Survey - 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 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



 

WeeklyNews!

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


ART CLUB: SOLD OUT FOR FEBRUARY

2ND-6TH GRADE - Art Club will be held on Tuesdays after school for any students in 2nd-6th grade

Cost: $40.00 (2nd - 6th Art Club)

Dates: Tuesdays in February 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, & 2/25

Time: 3:30-5:00

Where: The art room

Theme: Sculpting with different mediums

 

KINDIE - 2ND GRADE - Art Club will be held on Thursdays after school for any students in Kindie-2nd grade (yes, 2nd grade can do both) - SOLD OUT FOR FEBRUARY

Cost: $25.00 (K - 2nd Art Club)

Dates: Thursdays in February 2/6, 2/20, & 2/27 (No art club on 2/13)

Time: 3:30-4:30

Where: The art room


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]

 

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