CMEA Weekly
November 30th, 2023
Welcome back! We hope you had a great Thanksgiving break!
In this holiday season, we are grateful for all of you (our CMEA community) and your generosity. We can't begin to tell you how much we appreciate how you support our fundraising efforts throughout the year. Your funds help enrich our students' and staff members' experiences in so many ways!
A few of our students and staff want to show their appreciation of your generosity, as well:
From our music teacher, Ms. Muller:
“I just wanted to specifically say thank you for supporting our students and supporting the arts! The 5th grade classes and I are just headed back from our morning at the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s Drums of the World performance. It was an incredible show and a beautiful day for a picnic in the park.”
From some of our 4th grade students:
“Thank you for funding our trip to the Arvada Center. What we did was make stories, learn poems, and go on a GIANT dragon and play 'Floor Is Lava'. It was soooo fun. :)”
“Thank you for funding our trip to the Arvada Center. We all enjoyed the park, where we ate on the dragon, and a lot of really cool art. I am really happy because it is my first time in school to do one. The education was super fun!”
“Thank you for sending me to the Arvada Center. It was my first field trip with my class. We all really enjoyed it. We couldn't do it without you. Thank you.”
TODAY'S THE LAST DAY FOR DONUTS!
For the past month, we've been working with Krispy Kreme to offer an awesome opportunity to support the school! For every dozen donuts you order (nationwide!), more than 50% of the order total will be donated back to CME, when you purchase using our fundraising sales page! That's more than $7.50 per dozen coming straight to CME!!
Today is THE LAST DAY, so go ahead and satisfy that donut craving one more time!!
Show Some Holiday Love With SCRIPS (Giftcrowd)!
SCRIPS is a great (and easy!) way to show how much you appreciate the teachers and staff who make Copper Mesa a great place for your child. Through SCRIPS, you can contribute funds toward gift cards that are then given to teachers and staff, along with all the contributions from other families.
We will be collecting contributions for gift cards until December 7th.
We also have the privilege of sponsoring 8 local families (with a combined total of 14 kids) as a part of our SCRIPS program. You can send monetary gifts for the families through the same link as the teachers/staff.
How to use SCRIPS:
1) First, complete the Google form below by filling out who you would like to make donations to (in increments of $5). Determine your total donation amount and type it in at the bottom of the form. The total donation amount includes donations for the sponsored, as well. Be sure to submit the Google form when you're done.
2) Make the payment on MySchoolBucks.
Use this MySchoolBucks SCRIPS Link.
Input the total donation amount from the Google form.
Follow the normal checkout process.
CMEA PTO Meeting: Tuesday, January 16th @ 7 p.m. Via Zoom
When: Tuesday, January 16th
Where: Via Zoom HERE
What Time: 7 p.m.
Join us in the comfort of your home for our next PTO meeting! You don't want to miss it!
NOTE: There will be no PTO meeting in December.
Mark Your Calendar!
Here's your official heads up about some upcoming events after Winter Break. We hope you're as excited as we are!
CME Daughter Dance
When: Saturday, January 27th
Where: CME
What Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please use the links below to purchase tickets. There is a link for 1 adult + 1 child and another link for any additional children.
MySchoolBucks: Daughter Dance 1 Adult + 1 Child
MySchoolBucks: Daughter Dance Each Addit. Child
CME Son Event
When: Saturday, February 24th **NEW DATE**
Where: South Suburban
What Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
And while we're thinking about it...
CMEA Spring Fundraiser
Spring Fundraiser planning is underway, and we need your help! We are looking for donations of auction items, such as sporting tickets (Broncos, Rockies, Rapids, etc.), VRBO rentals, etc. If your family has a connection, or you know of a local business owner that may have a connection, and would be interested in a tax-deductible donation to CME, please let us know! Likewise, if you're interested in joining this fun committee, don't hesitate to reach out! Email c9george@gmail.com for more information.
Save the Date (All in One Place)
Dec. 22nd-Jan. 8th - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Jan 11th - CME Mom's Night Out: The Createry Workshop, Highlands Ranch
Jan 16th - CMEA PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
Jan. 25th - CME Dad's Night Out: HopsnDrops, Highlands Ranch
Jan. 27th - CME Daughter Dance: 6:00-8:30 @ CME
Feb. 24th **NEW DATE** - CME Son Event: 3:30-5:30 p.m. @ South Suburban
Holiday Class Party? It's in the Bag (or Box, Rather)!
Are you planning classroom holiday parties? Need it to be easy? MyClassroomParty has a winter party box geared for grades K-2nd, and it comes with everything you would need!
Got Pics?
Please share your fun CME moments with our Copper Mesa Yearbook Committee at coppermesayearbook@gmail.com to help us create the most memorable yearbook. We would love to see photos from Donuts and Grownups, Spirit Rocks, Field Trips, Class Parties, Watch D.O.G.S., or anything else you've captured. Be sure to include your student’s grade and teacher with each submission.
We are able to do so many events and fundraisers for our school because of the wonderful volunteers we have. If you are interested in helping our efforts, please let us know by completing our online form and indicating the areas you would like to help us with this year: Volunteer Form.
Spring Fundraiser Planning
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students): Ongoing
Watch D.O.G.S. is a program that gives dads the opportunity to spend either a half or whole day in the building with their children. You will help in classrooms and go to lunch and recess with your child.
The purpose of the program:
- To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is essential.
- To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying. All dads are encouraged to be a Watch D.O.G.S. Dad at least once a year.
Upcoming CMEA Events: Ongoing
We are always looking for volunteers for Teacher/Staff Appreciation, our Daughter Event, our Son Event, School Beautification, our Spring Fundraiser, etc. If you would like to volunteer with CMEA in any way, please let us know.
COPPER MESA YEARBOOK
Help us create a memorable yearbook by sharing your pictures with our yearbook committee. This can be at school events, the Spirit Rock, class parties, class field trips, school clubs, etc. Please email photos to coppermesayearbook@gmail.com and include your child’s name and teacher.
KING SOOPERS CARDS
One of our biggest and easiest fundraisers has proven to be King Soopers Cards. In just over a year, our total donation received is typically in excess of $15,000. If you haven’t registered your rewards number (phone number) yet, please do so. It’s quick and easy and a great way to earn funds for our school. This money helps us to pay for teacher and school grants and host some of our events.
- Visit kingsooperscommunityrewards.com.
- Sign in or register with your King Soopers card or phone number.
- Click on Enroll.
- Search by school code (AB638) or organization name (Copper Mesa Elementary School - CMEA).
RENT THE ROCK!
Don’t forget to reserve the Spirit Rock for your special dates! Sign up HERE for the date you need and submit payment through MySchoolBucks or drop off cash/checks at the front office.
**Please remember: Reservations do not begin until 4:00 pm the day prior to your reservation. Rock painting should not begin prior to 4:00 p.m. We appreciate your cooperation.**
MILK CAPS FOR MOOLA
We are collecting Longmont Dairy Milk Caps again this year. There is a box near the front office desk where you can deposit them. Thank you!
SPIRIT WEAR
Customizable Spirit Wear is always available at Schmancy Tees and Gifts. Orders take about two weeks and are delivered right to your child’s classroom.
GREATSCHOOLS.ORG
Do you love Copper Mesa as much as we do? Then let the world know, too! Post a review on GreatSchools.org!
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
CMEA Email - cmeapto@gmail.com
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COPPER MESA
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Important Dates - School Calendar
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Bianca Smith | President
Cassie George & Tonia Nealey | Co-Vice Presidents
Kelly O'Shea | Treasurer
Leslie Baker | Secretary
We work with and benefit from the most generous companies in our community!
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