FORT LEWIS MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11274 CO-140, Hesperus, CO 81326
(970) 588-3331
Jenny Imel- Principal
September 30, 2025
Happy Fall FLME Families,
As we wrap up September and head into October, the cooler fall weather is beginning to settle in. Don’t forget that fall break is this Friday to Monday, October 3rd-6th; there is no school. Moving forward, please help your child come to school prepared with jackets or layers so they can stay comfortable during recess and outdoor activities. If you need cold weather gear, let us know or stop in; we have a full Roadrunner Closet. Please know, we notice and appreciate your continued efforts to prioritize strong attendance—being at school every day makes a big difference in learning and community building. Of course, if your child is sick, keeping them home to rest and recover is the best choice for everyone’s health. Looking ahead, we are excited to connect with you during upcoming parent-teacher conferences, an important time to celebrate progress and set goals together for the months ahead.
Staff Changes at FLME
- Our HSP, Ms. Loni, is no longer at FLME due to a change to a job closer to her home. She is missed! While this shift is a bummer, we are currently interviewing and hiring for the HSP position.
Important Dates
- Thursday, October 2: Cowboy Poetry @ FLME
- Thursday, October 2: SAAC Meeting @ 12pm (Google Meet link: Google Meeting Link)
- Friday, October 3-Monday, October 6: NO SCHOOL-Fall Break-ENJOY!
- Tuesday, October 14 @ 5:30pm-FLME hosts the School Board work session
- Thursday, October 16: Picture Retakes
- Thursday, October 16 @ 3pm: PTO Meeting-JOIN US!
- Monday, October 20: NO SCHOOL-Conference Day (Teachers to reach out w/schedules)
- Saturday. October 25 @ 11am: Girls on the Run 5k @ Fort Lewis College
- Saturday, October 25 @ TBD (Afternoon/Evening Event): Dryside Halloween Trot
Join our PTO and/or SAAC @ FLME
What is SAAC?
- SAAC is…The School Accountability (& Assessment) Committee
- Why join? If you are interested in helping our school discuss budget, curriculum, safety, student achievement, and community engagement, this is the team for you!
- This group advises and discusses items that affect our students and staff throughout the year.
- We ONLY meet (and virtually) FOUR times this school year! We welcome all of the parents and caregivers in our community to join.
- For more information on the School Accountability Committee: School and District Accountability Committees (SACs and DACs) | CDE
What is the PTO?
- PTO is…The Parent-Teacher Organization @ FLME
- Why join? This team helps with offering programs, special events, and fundraisers that contribute to the resources and opportunities at our school.
- You can attend meetings and volunteer or simply volunteer…any help is appreciated!
- Curious? Fill out an interest form at this FLME PTO link or email [email protected]
The Dryside Halloween Trot
Join us for the 2nd Annual Dryside Halloween Trot, October 25th! Time TBD. Volunteers, prizes and donations appreciated!
- This bingo style family fun starts at FLME, then takes you to the church in Red Mesa, and finishes at the Breen Community Building; visit all 3 locations for your chance to win some fun prizes.
- The Haunted Trail at FLME
- Trunk-or Treat, Carnival and Dinner at the Redmesa Church
- Costume contest, raffle, prizes and more at the Breen Community Building
Heads Up! Halloween at FLME
Halloween is Friday, 10/31. Here is the plan at FLME…
- Students can wear costumes all day. If they will be uncomfortable, have them wear comfortable clothing underneath or bring a change of clothes.
- Costumes need to be school appropriate which means no blood, gore, weapons, or full face masks.
- We will have a morning costume parade at the front of the school starting around 8am (after Sunshine Club). Parents are invited to watch outside.
- Classroom teachers will be communicating their afternoon classroom plans for Halloween.
- We know there are mountains of candy coming your way. Please help us out and have your students keep the candy at home.
After school plan changes - If your family has a change in plans, please contact the front office by 1:30pm. The front office will notify the student of the change in plans. After 2:00, the office may not be able to answer the phone for unplanned/ quick changes. (Before 12:30pm on early release Mondays).
Absences: If your student is absent, please call the front office in the morning to report your student’s absence at (970) 588-3331. Pre-arranged absences must be coordinated with the student’s teacher two weeks prior to their absence with the pre-arranged absence form completed. These can be picked up in the office at anytime.
Dismissal: School will dismiss at 1:30pm (Mondays) and 2:30pm (Tuesdays- Fridays).
Thank you for working as a part of our team; YOU are all empathetic collaborators!
Happy Fall~
Jenny Imel-Principal