CME Weekly Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/18/25 (03:27 PM)

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CME Weekly Newsletter

It's a great day to be a cougar!

November 18, 2025

Winter Wonderland & Grandparent's Night

Join us at our Winter Wonderland & Grandparent’s Night THIS THURSDAY, November 20th!

5:30 – 5:45 – Bundle up and join us outside to listen to a special Cougar Choir performance! (school doors will be closed and locked)
5:50 – Lighting Ceremony – Count down and building light turn on!
5:50 – 7:00 – Building doors open for Winter Wonderland and Grandparent’s Night festivities! You may enter the building at the South side doors (suggested for 4th & 5th), North side doors (suggested for K – 2nd & CASELS), or front entry doors (suggested for 3rd).
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Snacks in Cafeteria

This will be the 4th year our school has celebrated this fun tradition. You do not want to miss!!

PTA Santa Breakfast

Join us for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 6 from 8–10 AM!

Please pre-order your $6 plates to guarantee breakfast—limited $7 plates will be available at the door.

🎄 Tickets: https://cmepta.membershiptoolkit.com/store/21279

Angel Tree - Calling all CME Families!

It’s that magical time of year again — Angel Tree season! 🎁💫

Let’s come together to help families right here in our community have a joyful and love-filled Christmas. ❤️

If you’re able to donate, we’d love your help! 🙌

You can:

🎒 Send items to school with your child

🏫 Drop them off at the office

🎅 Or bring them to Santa Breakfast on Sat, 12/6!

All donations are due by 12/6 🎁

Thank you for spreading kindness and holiday cheer this season! 🎅🤍

👉 Click here to sign up!

Difference Makers Wanted!

Difference Makers is a Blue Springs School District mentoring initiative that connects K-5 students with caring adult volunteers. Difference Makers mentors are positive role models who give their time, energy, and talent to build positive relationships with students and to promote student literacy. If you are interested in being a Difference Maker at Cordill-Mason Elementary, please contact Josy Kruse at jkruse@bssd.net or call school office at 816-874-3610.

Lunch Visitors

· Lunch Visitors Sign-Ups Are Available! https://cme-lunch-visitor.youcanbook.me/

* All lunch visitors must complete the online lunch guest/volunteer background screening application at least five days before their first visit. This process must be completed each year. Complete your background screening at the DataSource Link: https://bssd.quickapp.pro

Lifetouch & SmileSafe Card

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here.

There will be a retake day on October 14th if your child was absent or if your photo doesn't turn out how you hoped.

PTA Membership Drive

If you haven’t joined our PTA yet, PLEASE DO! We have a lot of fun events happening this year!

PTA uses membership toolkit. Attached is the link that can be used to fill out the form. https://cmepta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/292908

Also - for up to date info on all things PTA, follow us on Facebook: CME PTA Group
If you own a business or know someone who has a business that would like to have a partnership with our PTA, click on the form above. We love to promote our local businesses.

Volunteers and Lunch Visitors Annual Background Check

Volunteer applications MUST be submitted at least five (5) days before the event for which you are volunteering. https://bssd.quickapp.pro

Click the link here for more information regarding background checks for volunteers and lunch visitors. Volunteer or Guest Background Check

Upcoming Events and Opportunities:

11/20: Winter Wonderland & Grandparent’s Night at 5:30 – 7:00
11/26 – 11/28: NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
12/6: PTA Santa Breakfast at 8:00am – 10:00am in Cafeteria

CME Logistics & Reminders:

Water bottles: Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle each day. Please be sure to put your student’s name on it in case it is misplaced.

Food Delivery: We cannot deliver food orders sent to students at our school (ex. Door Dash, Grub Hub, etc).

Birthday Treats: If you would like to provide treats for your child’s birthday, this must be pre-arranged with your child’s teacher at least 24 hours in advance. Also, all treats must be store-bought, individual (not whole cakes), and packaged.

Transportation Changes: If your student’s transportation changes, please inform the office and teacher prior to 3:30 so we may plan accordingly and ensure we have enough time to relay this information to your student.

Curriculum Book: CME Curriculum Book

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