Eagle Eye Newsletter
- 02/07/25
- 01/24/25
- 12/20/24
- 12/06/24
- 11/22/24
- 11/08/24
- 10/25/24
- 10/11/24
- 9/06/24
- 8/23/24
- 8/09/24
- 8/02/24
02/07/25
A Message From the Principal
Hello Lone Mountain Families,
Our STEAM night is coming up Wednesday, Feb. 19th from 4:30-6:00. Please plan on joining us for fun, hands-on activities. Kona Ice will be there and our K-Kids Club will be selling drinks and snacks. Please see the flier below for more information.
Parents, if you have students coming for before school activities (band, choir, sports, etc), please do not drop them off earlier than the start time for their activity.
Also, a reminder that this Tuesday, Feb. 11th is the Governing Board meeting where a decision will be made on school closings. The meeting starts at 6pm at the Governing Board room at the District Office.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dr. Mark Culbertson
Principal
Lone Mountain Elementary School

Dr. Mark Culbertson
Junior Achievement Biztown - 5th Grade
Spring Picture Day - Friday, February 14th - Order Online
Smart Social
"Thanks to a generous donation, CCUSD is thrilled to be able to partner with SmartSocial, an online platform that helps parents understand tech and social media to keep kids safe and successful online. SmartSocial hosts live online Q&A events that address different themes each month. You can watch these events live, or watch them after the fact when it fits your schedule! With over 400 online resources at your disposal, SmartSocial can help parents navigate the challenges associated with technology, including parental controls, screen time, online safety, and more. CCUSD parents can register with SmartSocial using this link: https://smartsocial.com/members?org=cavecreekunified
Your subscription is free when you register through CCUSD. We believe that this will be a valuable resource for our families and encourage you to register and see what they have to offer!"
Morning Announcements
We created some tabs for students to submit a joke, a book summary and a teacher brag, which I read during morning announcements. I have had several students say they have trouble finding where to make their submissions. Directions are below for how to navigate to the site, or click here. Also, please encourage your child to submit book summaries. I use this to encourage reading and I know we have lots of readers who can share what they have read.
Directions:
* From the homepage of the LMES website (lmes.ccusd93.org)
* Click on the drop down menu on the top right
* Click on Our School
* Click on Administration
* Scroll below my message and you will see the three tabs across the bottom of the page
Attendance Matters
Parents, we understand that some absences are for sickness and other reasons that are not in your control. However, some are not. Please be sure to have your child at school. Research shows that missing 10% of the school year (2 days a month) can have a significant impact on student learning. It is also important to have your child to school on time, as the time missed for multiple tardies adds up.
01/24/25
A Message From the Principal
Hello Lone Mountain Families,
* Tomorrow, 1/25, is the Run the District family 5k at 9am at Falcon Field. CCUEF is a huge supporter of our schools and awarded several of our teachers with grants this year. Get outside, win prizes and have fun while supporting education in CCUSD. Register at CCUEF.org.
* District Governing Board meeting is Tuesday, 1/28 at 6pm.
* STEAM Night is 2/19 from 4:30-6:00. Join us for fun, hands-on activities related to our STEAM program. We will have lots of school related activities as well as outside programs for your students to enjoy.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dr. Mark Culbertson
Principal
Lone Mountain Elementary School

Dr. Mark Culbertson
Simmons Snowflakes
Mobile Ed Planetarium Show
Smart Social
"Thanks to a generous donation, CCUSD is thrilled to be able to partner with SmartSocial, an online platform that helps parents understand tech and social media to keep kids safe and successful online. SmartSocial hosts live online Q&A events that address different themes each month. You can watch these events live, or watch them after the fact when it fits your schedule! With over 400 online resources at your disposal, SmartSocial can help parents navigate the challenges associated with technology, including parental controls, screen time, online safety, and more. CCUSD parents can register with SmartSocial using this link: https://smartsocial.com/members?org=cavecreekunified
Your subscription is free when you register through CCUSD. We believe that this will be a valuable resource for our families and encourage you to register and see what they have to offer!"
Morning Announcements
We created some tabs for students to submit a joke, a book summary and a teacher brag, which I read during morning announcements. I have had several students say they have trouble finding where to make their submissions. Directions are below for how to navigate to the site, or click here. Also, please encourage your child to submit book summaries. I use this to encourage reading and I know we have lots of readers who can share what they have read.
Directions:
* From the homepage of the LMES website (lmes.ccusd93.org)
* Click on the drop down menu on the top right
* Click on Our School
* Click on Administration
* Scroll below my message and you will see the three tabs across the bottom of the page
Attendance Matters
Parents, we understand that some absences are for sickness and other reasons that are not in your control. However, some are not. Please be sure to have your child at school. Research shows that missing 10% of the school year (2 days a month) can have a significant impact on student learning. It is also important to have your child to school on time, as the time missed for multiple tardies adds up.
12/20/24
A Message From the Principal
Thank you for a fantastic first semester! We wish you and your family a safe and relaxing holiday break and a Merry Christmas! Enjoy the extra time with your child(ren)!!
Mark Culbertson
Principal
Lone Mountain Elementary School

Dr. Mark Culbertson
2nd Grade Holiday Performance
Smart Social
"Thanks to a generous donation, CCUSD is thrilled to be able to partner with SmartSocial, an online platform that helps parents understand tech and social media to keep kids safe and successful online. SmartSocial hosts live online Q&A events that address different themes each month. You can watch these events live, or watch them after the fact when it fits your schedule! With over 400 online resources at your disposal, SmartSocial can help parents navigate the challenges associated with technology, including parental controls, screen time, online safety, and more. CCUSD parents can register with SmartSocial using this link: https://smartsocial.com/members?org=cavecreekunified
Your subscription is free when you register through CCUSD. We believe that this will be a valuable resource for our families and encourage you to register and see what they have to offer!"
Understand Drug Trends In Your Community
CCUSD is pleased to invite you to an important presentation on Tuesday, January 21st where national speaker Officer Jermaine Galloway, aka “The Tall Cop” will present his insights of our community and how we can keep our community safe and informed in regards to drugs and alcohol. Officer Galloway will share data from our own community and cover topics on how to recognize signs of substance use, prevention strategies, and resources available for support.
We believe that coming together as a community, we can make a significant impact in addressing this critical issue. Your participation and engagement are vital to our shared efforts.
We hope you will join us in learning and discussing how we can protect our loved ones and strengthen our community. We will provide food and drinks prior to the presentation as well.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 8th. You can use the QR code in the flyer or click on this link: https://forms.gle/7uDxs2ipDJwrqxWy9
Thank you for your continued commitment to the well-being of our community.
Morning Announcements
We created some tabs for students to submit a joke, a book summary and a teacher brag, which I read during morning announcements. I have had several students say they have trouble finding where to make their submissions. Directions are below for how to navigate to the site, or click here. Also, please encourage your child to submit book summaries. I use this to encourage reading and I know we have lots of readers who can share what they have read.
Directions:
* From the homepage of the LMES website (lmes.ccusd93.org)
* Click on the drop down menu on the top right
* Click on Our School
* Click on Administration
* Scroll below my message and you will see the three tabs across the bottom of the page
Attendance Matters
Parents, we understand that some absences are for sickness and other reasons that are not in your control. However, some are not. Please be sure to have your child at school. Research shows that missing 10% of the school year (2 days a month) can have a significant impact on student learning. It is also important to have your child to school on time, as the time missed for multiple tardies adds up.
12/06/24
A Message From the Principal
Eagle families,
You should have received an email from Superintendent Dolezal regarding the recommendation to the Governing Board to close DSA and LMES. I know this is not the first time many of you have heard about this possibility and that it is causing a lot of confusion and frustration. One of things I have come to understand about LMES is that it truly is a community. During this time of uncertainty, I want to encourage everyone to lean even more heavily in that community.
Please continue to have positive conversations with each other. Please continue to show your love and support for our staff and teachers, maybe even more so now since they are feeling the stress of the situation. Please reach out when you have questions. There are lots of rumors spreading that are not accurate. Please follow the suggestions given by Superintendent Dolezal about how to have conversations with your students, if you choose to speak with them about it. We are being encouraging and positive here when students bring it up.
As I mentioned, LMES is a fantastic community. No matter what happens in the future, the only way we will all get through it is by supporting each other.
Mark Culbertson
Principal
Lone Mountain Elementary School

Dr. Mark Culbertson
Understand Drug Trends In Your Community
CCUSD is pleased to invite you to an important presentation on Tuesday, January 21st where national speaker Officer Jermaine Galloway, aka “The Tall Cop” will present his insights of our community and how we can keep our community safe and informed in regards to drugs and alcohol. Officer Galloway will share data from our own community and cover topics on how to recognize signs of substance use, prevention strategies, and resources available for support.
We believe that coming together as a community, we can make a significant impact in addressing this critical issue. Your participation and engagement are vital to our shared efforts.
We hope you will join us in learning and discussing how we can protect our loved ones and strengthen our community. We will provide food and drinks prior to the presentation as well.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 8th. You can use the QR code in the flyer or click on this link: https://forms.gle/7uDxs2ipDJwrqxWy9
Thank you for your continued commitment to the well-being of our community.
A Message from PTO
Teachers and Staff go above and beyond throughout the year, let's make this week extra special by showing them how much we appreciate everything they do! We will be hosting the 5 Days of Cheer throughout the week of December 9th-13th with something different each day:
Monday: Breakfast courtesy of Mathnasium
Tuesday: Build-your-own pizza bar
Wednesday: Chick-fil-A Lunch
Thursday: Coffee bar
Friday: Lunch from The Spot
Throughout the week, there will also be treats and gifts for our teachers and staff! Donate to help make this week a success at the link and thank you for your support!
Morning Announcements
We created some tabs for students to submit a joke, a book summary and a teacher brag, which I read during morning announcements. I have had several students say they have trouble finding where to make their submissions. Directions are below for how to navigate to the site, or click here. Also, please encourage your child to submit book summaries. I use this to encourage reading and I know we have lots of readers who can share what they have read.
Directions:
* From the homepage of the LMES website (lmes.ccusd93.org)
* Click on the drop down menu on the top right
* Click on Our School
* Click on Administration
* Scroll below my message and you will see the three tabs across the bottom of the page
Attendance Matters
Parents, we understand that some absences are for sickness and other reasons that are not in your control. However, some are not. Please be sure to have your child at school. Research shows that missing 10% of the school year (2 days a month) can have a significant impact on student learning. It is also important to have your child to school on time, as the time missed for multiple tardies adds up.
PowerSchool Updates and yearbook:
- Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account ccusd93.powerschool.
com - If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please email powerschool@ccusd93.net
- On the left toolbar you will see Forms - complete all forms. If you have multiple students with CCUSD, you will need to complete for each student.
11/22/24
A Message From the Principal
Eagle families,
With Thanksgiving next week, I would like to share some things I am grateful for.
I am grateful for CCUSD for giving me the opportunity to return to this school district and to be the principal of LMES.
I am grateful for the great teachers and staff we have here at LMES. This staff is dedicated and passionate about meeting the needs of each student.
I am thankful for our fantastic PTO. They give of their time to help support our students and our staff.
I am thankful for the great students we have here. I have told people repeatedly how impressed I have been with how polite and respectful our students are.
I am thankful for you. For your welcoming me to the school and for your continued support of our teachers and staff.
I hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving with your families and enjoy the time with your children!
Mark Culbertson

Dr. Mark Culbertson
What's Happening at Lone Mountain
Turkey Trot
Morning Announcements
We created some tabs for students to submit a joke, a book summary and a teacher brag, which I read during morning announcements. I have had several students say they have trouble finding where to make their submissions. Directions are below for how to navigate to the site, or click here. Also, please encourage your child to submit book summaries. I use this to encourage reading and I know we have lots of readers who can share what they have read.
Directions:
* From the homepage of the LMES website (lmes.ccusd93.org)
* Click on the drop down menu on the top right
* Click on Our School
* Click on Administration
* Scroll below my message and you will see the three tabs across the bottom of the page
Attendance Matters
Parents, we are already seeing some students with multiple absences. We understand that some are for sickness and other reasons that are not in your control. However, some are not. Please be sure to have your child at school. Research shows that missing 10% of the school year (2 days a month) can have a significant impact on student learning. It is also important to have your child to school on time, as the time missed for multiple tardies adds up.
PowerSchool Updates and yearbook:
- Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account ccusd93.powerschool.
com - If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please email powerschool@ccusd93.net
- On the left toolbar you will see Forms - complete all forms. If you have multiple students with CCUSD, you will need to complete for each student.
Last Chance to Order Butter Braids!
Last Chance! Return your order forms or order online by 11/24! Click Here!
Penguin Patch Holiday Shop!
Penguin Patch is returning December 2-6th! This is super fun for the students as they get to shop for family and friends and their gifts remain a surprise. Envelopes were sent home this week, so check for those and plan who your students will be shopping for! If you are interested in helping with the Penguin Patch, click here for the sign up genius! Thank you!
Reminder, all schools and offices will be closed from November 27-29 for Thanksgiving break. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
At the November 19, 2024 Governing Board meeting, the Board tabled adopting a calendar and will be sending questions to administration for additional information. They also requested a list of options be brought for their consideration during the December 10 meeting.
For the past several months the CCUSD Facility Focus Group has been meeting to review current and future enrollment in the district, evaluate facility usage, and to evaluate current and future facility needs. At the upcoming special meeting of the CCUSD Governing Board, the Focus Group will be presenting their findings from the research, including recommendations for possible school closures, school boundary adjustments, and grade reconfiguration. This presentation is only the first step in the process. No action will be taken at this informational meeting.
The Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation (CCUEF) is excited to host the annual Run the District event on Saturday, January 25, 2025! Join us for a fun and energizing run while supporting our amazing teachers. For more information, go to: https://ccuef.org/run-the-district-5k/
11/08/24
A Message From the Principal
LMES families,
A few important things to note:
Tuesday, November 12th is our Veteran's Day celebration.
* We are inviting all veterans to join us in the cafeteria for coffee and light refreshments at 9:00.
* Our assembly will start at 9:30 and all family members are invited to attend.
* We are asking that all students wear red, white and/or blue.
* Lunch that day will be a barbecue and parents and family members are invited to join us for lunch. Adults, except for our Veterans, will have to pay $4.15 for the lunch. This will be charged to your student's account.
Please note that when checking a student in or out, you will now need your student KIdAccount card or your student's ID number. The system no longer is set up to search by last name.
We will be having an assembly for all grades with Barn HIll Preserve on November 18th. Here is a link https://www.
In order for students to participate, they will need to have a signed permission slip. Please see the attached form and sign it and return it to their classroom teacher.
Additionally, on the permission slip you will see an order form to purchase pictures and items. Students are not required to purchase anything, but this is how they make their money. If you would like to purchase anything, please send in cash or check with the form to the classroom teacher.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mark Culbertson

Dr. Mark Culbertson
Barn Hill Preserve Permission Slip
LMES Turkey Trot
Dear LMES Families,
We’re excited to announce our annual Family Turkey Trot on Friday, November 22, 2024! This beloved event is a fantastic opportunity for our students, families, and staff to come together for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit—plus a chance to burn off some calories before the big feast!
Here’s the schedule for the day:
- 6th Grade: 9:10 - 9:50 a.m.
- 5th Grade: 9:50 - 10:30 a.m.
- 4th Grade: 10:30 - 11:10 a.m.
- 3rd Grade: 11:20 - 12:00 p.m.
- PreK and Kindergarten: 12:50 - 1:30 p.m.
- 1st Grade: 1:30 - 2:10 p.m.
- 2nd Grade and PALS: 2:10 - 2:50 p.m.
Join us as we trot through our course, promoting health and wellness while making lasting memories with friends and family. We encourage everyone to wear their favorite Turkey Trot attire—whether it’s a fun turkey costume, festive colors, or your best running gear (or even pajamas, if you’re feeling adventurous)!
Parents and guardians are invited to not only cheer on our students but to join them for the Turkey Trot! This is your chance to show your student(s) that you’re still the best athlete in the family! (Just remember, no “turtling” allowed—you don’t want to be outpaced by your little ones!)
Let’s make this Turkey Trot a memorable event filled with laughter, encouragement, and a dash of friendly competition. Who knows, you might even find out who can really “gobble” up the miles!
We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Gobble up the excitement and get ready to run, jog, or walk your way to fun!
Warm wishes,
The LMES Team
Lone Mountain Elementary School
Morning Announcements
We created some tabs for students to submit a joke, a book summary and a teacher brag, which I read during morning announcements. I have had several students say they have trouble finding where to make their submissions. Directions are below for how to navigate to the site, or click here. Also, please encourage your child to submit book summaries. I use this to encourage reading and I know we have lots of readers who can share what they have read.
Directions:
* From the homepage of the LMES website (lmes.ccusd93.org)
* Click on the drop down menu on the top right
* Click on Our School
* Click on Administration
* Scroll below my message and you will see the three tabs across the bottom of the page
Attendance Matters
Parents, we are already seeing some students with multiple absences. We understand that some are for sickness and other reasons that are not in your control. However, some are not. Please be sure to have your child at school. Research shows that missing 10% of the school year (2 days a month) can have a significant impact on student learning. It is also important to have your child to school on time, as the time missed for multiple tardies adds up.
PowerSchool Updates and yearbook:
- Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account ccusd93.powerschool.
com - If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please email powerschool@ccusd93.net
- On the left toolbar you will see Forms - complete all forms. If you have multiple students with CCUSD, you will need to complete for each student.
Costume Fun Run
2nd Grade Science on Wheels
Butter Braids are Available Now!
They're back! Order forms were sent home this week for delicious Butter Braids. Prefer to order online? Click Here! Order must be received by 11/22.
Upcoming Events
10/25/24
A Message From the Principal
LMES families,
We have two events coming up that I want to make sure you are aware of.
On Thursday, October 31st we will have our Storybook Parade. Students are encouraged to dress up that day as a storybook character. Please no masks or weapons. If students have a mask or a toy weapon, it will be taken from them. Students are encouraged to bring with them the book that their character is from. At 9:15 parents are invited to the school. You will enter through the front gate and then line up around the inside of the school campus. Students will get in a parade line and parade through the campus in their costume and their book. Once the parade is over, parents are asked to leave campus and not go to classrooms.
Our Veteran's Day celebration will be on Tuesday, November, 12th. Veterans are invited to join us at 9:00 for coffee and light refreshments provided by our PTO. At 9:30, our veterans will be escorted to the cafeteria where we will have an assembly featuring student performances, essays read by students and a slideshow honoring veterans who are family members of our students. Additionally we will be having a barbecue that day for lunch. All family members are welcome to join us for the assembly and the barbecue lunch. If you haven't done so yet, here is the link to submit any pictures you have of family members who are veterans for our slide show: Veteran's Day Pictures. Please include the name of the person, relationship to our student, and what branch of the military they served, or are serving.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mark Culbertson
Please join us Friday, Nov 1st at the Cactus Shadows football game at 7pm. It is LMES and HTES night and two teachers from each school will be recognized at halftime. We would love to pack the stands with future Falcons!

Dr. Mark Culbertson
Simmons Fractions
Morning Announcements
We created some tabs for students to submit a joke, a book summary and a teacher brag, which I read during morning announcements. I have had several students say they have trouble finding where to make their submissions. Directions are below. Also, please encourage your child to submit book summaries. I use this to encourage reading and I know we have lots of readers who can share what they have read.
Directions:
* Go to LMES website
* Click on Our School
* Click on Administration
* Scroll below my message and you will see the three tabs across the bottom of the page
Attendance Matters
Parents, we are already seeing some students with multiple absences. We understand that some are for sickness and other reasons that are not in your control. However, some are not. Please be sure to have your child at school. Research shows that missing 10% of the school year (2 days a month) can have a significant impact on student learning. It is also important to have your child to school on time, as the time missed for multiple tardies adds up.
PowerSchool Updates and yearbook:
- Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account ccusd93.powerschool.
com - If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please email powerschool@ccusd93.net
- On the left toolbar you will see Forms - complete all forms. If you have multiple students with CCUSD, you will need to complete for each student.
10/11/24
A Message From the Principal
Eagle Families,
We’re excited to share that we’re planning a “Love Our Schools” day on Saturday, November 2nd, and we’d love your support. We are starting at 8am and we’re looking for anyone who might be interested in helping with a couple of projects at LMES. We are looking for people with a Power Washer who can help us clean some areas that badly need it as well as some people who can help deep clean our cafeteria tables. If you would be willing to help, please sign up here: Love Our Schools Day. We will have water, donuts and coffee for you.
Also, we are planning our Veteran's Day celebration for Tuesday, November 12th. More information will be coming out, but part of the celebration will be a slideshow honoring any of our members who served, or are serving in the military. To help us with this, if you have photos please submit them here Veteran's Day Pictures along with the name of the person, relationship to our student, and what branch of the military they served, or are serving.
And one more thing, If you pick up your child after school in our car line, please put the placard in your window that was given to you earlier in the year. This helps us identify who is coming down the line to let students know so they are ready. If you don't have it any longer, please let us know and we will get you another one.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mark Culbertson

Dr. Mark Culbertson
Science on Wheels - Miss Barrett
Attention, LMES Students!
Get ready to show your school spirit! We invite you to come cheer on our amazing classmates at the CCUSD Elementary Volleyball Round-Robin!
Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Time: Starting at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Blue Gym at Cactus Shadows High School (CSHS)
We’re excited to share that the CSHS Volleyball Teams will be helping out at the event! They are undefeated this year and ranked 3rd in the state of AZ! Let’s pack the stands and support our volleyball players as they compete!
Wear your LMES colors, bring your loudest cheers, and let’s make some noise for our team!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Go, LMES!
Attendance Matters
Parents, we are already seeing some students with multiple absences. We understand that some are for sickness and other reasons that are not in your control. However, some are not. Please be sure to have your child at school. Research shows that missing 10% of the school year (2 days a month) can have a significant impact on student learning. It is also important to have your child to school on time, as the time missed for multiple tardies adds up.
PowerSchool Updates and yearbook:
- Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account ccusd93.powerschool.
com - If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please email powerschool@ccusd93.net
- On the left toolbar you will see Forms - complete all forms. If you have multiple students with CCUSD, you will need to complete for each student.
9/06/24
A Message From the Principal
LMES Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce that LMES is implementing a new card system to streamline the process of signing students in and out of our Kid Account system. Using these ID cards for the Kid Account management system, we will continue to enhance security and improve efficiency at our school.
Here’s what you need to know:
- What is changing? Starting October 7th, parents will use a designated card to sign their child in and out of school. Each family will receive (2) unique cards for this purpose.
- How will it work? Upon arrival and departure, simply scan your card at the check-in/check-out station located at the main entrance. This will automatically log your child’s attendance. Once all students have an ID card (these will be provided on school picture day), you can use those ID’s to check in your child.
- Receiving your card: Cards will be distributed at LMES' parent/teacher conferences. If you need a replacement card, contact the school office. If you cannot make parent/teacher conferences, your card will be at the front office for pick up.
- Need assistance? If you have any questions or need help with the new system, our staff will be available. Additionally, should you forget your card, you will need to enter your child’s ID# to find them in our system.
We appreciate your cooperation and support as we make this transition. The new card system is designed to enhance safety and ensure a smooth check-in/check-out process for everyone.
Also, this year we will be communicating to our families any time that we have a drill on campus. Not only does that let you know what is going on at campus, but also helps us train and prepare our students and staff and practice our procedures should a real emergency take place on our campus. The different drills that we will be practicing this year have been taught to all of our students and they are as follows:
- Hold: Keep students and staff in classrooms and out of access areas and teachers continue to teach. Why would we have a hold? Medical Emergency, Fight on Campus, etc.
- Secure: Bring all individuals into classrooms or building (secure building and lock outside access points) and teachers continue to teach. Students may or may not transition, depending on the situation. Why would we secure campus? Criminal activity in the neighborhood or a dangerous animal is on campus.
- Evacuate: Students and staff would move from one location to another for safety. Why would we evacuate staff and students? Fire, Mechanical failure, gas leak, bomb threat, etc.
- Shelter: Students and staff stay in classroom and need to be prepared for instructions. Why shelter? Weather, Hazardous materials situation.
- Lockdown: All doors locked, windows covered, everyone is quiet. Why lockdown? Threat or hazard inside of the school, act of violence on site.
Please visit our CCUSD safety website for more information.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mark Culbertson

Dr. Mark Culbertson
Lisa Strohman
We were fortunate enough to have Lisa Strohman present to parents on the topic "Technology Talks: Mental Health, AI, and Deep Fakes." If you were unable to attend the presentation or would like to watch it again, please click the link below to view this insightful session.
Attendance Matters
Parents, we are already seeing some students with multiple absences. We understand that some are for sickness and other reasons that are not in your control. However, some are not. Please be sure to have your child at school. Research shows that missing 10% of the school year (2 days a month) can have a significant impact on student learning. It is also important to have your child to school on time, as the time missed for multiple tardies adds up.
PowerSchool Updates and yearbook:
- Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account ccusd93.powerschool.
com - If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please email powerschool@ccusd93.net
- On the left toolbar you will see Forms - complete all forms. If you have multiple students with CCUSD, you will need to complete for each student.
Donations Needed!
Our health office is in need of donations! We especially need boys clothes!! Please drop off any clean, gently used clothes to the front office.
- shirts (sizes 5-8)
- shorts (sizes 5-8)
- New underwear (sizes 4-6)
Thank you!
Lately at Lone Mountain
Love our Schools Day
We are planning for an upcoming school beautification day in November called "Love our Schools". Before we begin designing our projects that align with our 2024-2025 goals, we would like to hear from you. This Parent Engagement survey's purpose is to better understand what strengths, professions, and any support that our own families possess in order to fulfill our dreams for our campus.
Parent Calendar Survey
CCUSD Families- We value your feedback! Thank you to all of you who have already completed the calendar survey that was emailed and text messaged to you on Wednesday, September 4. If you have not already completed it, please click here to give us your feedback. You will need your student's ID number. The survey closes on Wednesday, September 11. You can submit one survey per student.
8/23/24
A Message From the Principal
LMES families,
I want to personally invite you to, and encourage you to attend, the Technology Talk at the Fine Arts Center this Monday at 6pm. I know that often when we see events like this, we think they are targeted for middle and high school parents. The reality is that the challenges with technology are affecting students at a younger and younger age and, unfortunately, we as parents are often unaware of most of these challenges. Dr. Lisa Strohman is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to technology and how technology affects students' mental well-being. When I was the principal at Desert Willow years ago, I had Dr. Strohman do a presentation and the two things I heard from the parents who were there were, "I wish I had known this earlier" and "I wish more parents had been here to hear this". Please see the flier below for more information and please try your best to make this presentation.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mark Culbertson

Dr. Mark Culbertson
Donations Needed!
Our health office is in need of donations! Please drop off any clean, gently used clothes to the front office.
- shirts (sizes 5-8)
- shorts (sizes 5-8)
- New underwear (sizes 4-6)
Thank you!
Lately at Lone Mountain
LMES Band
Hello Future Band Members,
Band will start the week of August 19 even if you don't yet have their instrument.
Here's the 3 min band recruiting video which shows the choice of instruments. NOTE - 4th grade can only choose flute, clarinet or trumpet.
Teachers will be handing The "Joining Band" booklet out next week. Please keep an eye out for it.
BAND MEETS EVERY FRIDAY MORNING AT 8AM (EARLY BIRD BAND; THIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY) AND EVERY FRIDAY MORNING DURING SPECIALS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF BAND!
Love our Schools Day
We are planning for an upcoming school beautification day in November called "Love our Schools". Before we begin designing our projects that align with our 2024-2025 goals, we would like to hear from you. This Parent Engagement survey's purpose is to better understand what strengths, professions, and any support that our own families possess in order to fulfill our dreams for our campus.
Focus Groups
We currently have two Focus Groups meeting on our next calendar cycle and on facilities.
The CCUSD Calendar Focus Group, composed of parents, teachers, and administrators has been meeting since May to discuss the next 3-year cycle for the academic calendar. The group is being facilitated by Dr. Patty Jensen, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. The purpose of this group is to explore possibilities and provide recommendations to CCUSD leadership on our calendars. The two priorities they are basing their decisions to make any recommendations are that:
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It has to be in the best interest of our students, and
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It has to promote financial stability and sustainability for the District
This group will be sending a survey to parents in the coming weeks to gather parent input regarding 3 different calendar concepts: two 5-day/week calendars that feature early release day Wednesdays, and a 4-day/week with no early release days. Be on the lookout for this survey September 4-11. District leadership expects to present a final calendar based on the focus group’s recommendations for approval by the Governing Board by December.
The CCUSD Facility Focus Group, composed of parents, teachers, administrators, and community members, is currently in the exploratory phase, reviewing critical data regarding district enrollment trends, building capacities, and life cycles. The group is being facilitated by Dr. Frank Hendricsen, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The purpose of this group is to explore possibilities and provide recommendations to CCUSD leadership on our District-wide facility usage. The two priorities they are basing their decisions to make any recommendations are that:
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It has to be in the best interest of our students, and
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It has to promote financial stability and sustainability for the District
The group recently met with the district demographer and a facility management consultant to analyze current district enrollment and other essential data. The Facility Focus Group’s recommendations will be presented to district leadership, who will work through and present final recommendations to the CCUSD Governing Board.
8/09/24
A Message From the Principal
LMES families,
We love having parents volunteer on campus. This year, for safety and legal purposes, CCUSD has implemented new procedures for our volunteers. If you are volunteering in the classroom or in the office, you will need to complete the Volunteer Application, pass a background check (through our Visitor Management System) and then attend a Volunteer Training, which will occur monthly. To receive a Volunteer Application and sign up for the Volunteer Training, you will contact Jessica Morgan at jmorgan@ccusd93.net. Once you do these two steps and are approved, you will be available to begin volunteering. If you are asked to chaperone a field trip, you will have one more additional step, which is to pass a fingerprint clearance, which Ms. Morgan would help you with that information if needed.
If you already have the volunteer clearance from the past, you do not need to go through this process. However, we will be sending you the new Volunteer Packet and ask that you read through it for the new information.
Here is to a fantastic year!
Mark Culbertson

Dr. Mark Culbertson
Student Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
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Line up single file on Montgomery Road.
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Do NOT enter the front driveway until 8:40 AM or 3:25 PM.
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Our preschool and PALS students dismiss earlier than other classrooms and they are allowed to pull into the parking lot before 3:25. This allows our youngest students and our students requiring extra assistance time to safely get into their vehicles and exit campus.
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At dismissal, your child will be with their teacher in their grade designated spot, starting with 6th grade thru Kindergarten at the end of the front drive. Older siblings will be with younger siblings.
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Once you have your student in your car please slowly exit the dismissal line as instructed by our staff.
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If your child needs assistance buckling their car seat please pull forward so that you can assist your child and we can keep the car line moving.
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Please do not pass other drivers unless directed to do so.
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Please do not use the parking lanes as a pull through lane. We will not dismiss children to walk across the parking lot to where you are.
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If your child is not ready at dismissal, we will ask you to park and we will bring them out when ready.
First Week of School
Intramural Basketball
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Season at Lone Mountain Elementary School!
We are thrilled to announce our highly-anticipated annual basketball intramural season for 4th to 6th graders! At LMES, we believe in the power of sports to enrich our students’ lives and create unforgettable memories. Our basketball program is designed not just to complement our academic offerings but to bring an extra layer of excitement and growth to our students’ school experience.
Why Join the Intramurals?
Basketball at LMES is more than just a game. It's an exhilarating journey where students will have the chance to develop essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and perseverance in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Our program fosters a spirit of camaraderie, ignites school pride, and builds self-confidence, all while honing individual athletic abilities.
Practice Dates
Mark your calendars and prepare for an action-packed season! Our practice sessions are scheduled on the following dates:
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October: 24th, 28th
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November: 4th, 14th, 18th, 21st, 25th
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December: 2nd, 5th, 9th
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Tournament Day
The excitement reaches its peak on December 10th with an exhilarating game against other CCUSD elementary schools! Join us at BMES for an unforgettable afternoon of competition and fun.
Location: BMES
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sign-up through ECS.
Morning Milers
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for an exhilarating running adventure! Almost every Wednesday morning, from September through December, we're hitting the cross country course for some fantastic fun and fitness. Starting on September 4th and continuing through the fall, we'll meet bright and early from 8:00 to 8:40 a.m. on the following dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 13, 20; and December 4, 11, 18. Whether you're a seasoned distance runner or just looking to start, come out and experience the joy of running with friends, set new personal bests, and enjoy a burst of morning energy! Students in grades 1-6 are welcome to join!
Sign-up through ESC before Sep. 13th (look for LMES "Morning Milers" for sign-up information).
LMES Band
Hello Future Band Members,
Band will start the week of August 19 even if you don't yet have their instrument.
Here's the 3 min band recruiting video which shows the choice of instruments. NOTE - 4th grade can only choose flute, clarinet or trumpet.
Teachers will be handing The "Joining Band" booklet out next week. Please keep an eye out for it.
BAND MEETS EVERY FRIDAY MORNING AT 8AM (EARLY BIRD BAND; THIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY) AND EVERY FRIDAY MORNING DURING SPECIALS.
LAST but not least - there will be a "RENTAL NIGHT" on Tuesday Aug 20 at Desert Ridge Music Academy - 6pm to 7:30pm.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF BAND!
8/02/24
A Message From the Principal
LMES families,
Happy last Friday before the start of the 2024-25 school year! It was great to meet so many of you last night at Meet the Teacher. I believe in the power of a school community and look forward to now being a part of the Eagle community.
The Eagle Eye will be sent out twice a month. Please be sure to read through them as we try to make sure to put all important information in these communications. If you did not receive the email that was sent out last Friday, please click here to read it.
Here is to a fantastic year!
Mark Culbertson

Mark Culbertson
Back to School Night
Student Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
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Line up single file on Montgomery Road.
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Do NOT enter the front driveway until 8:40 AM or 3:25 PM.
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Our preschool and PALS students dismiss earlier than other classrooms and they are allowed to pull into the parking lot before 3:25. This allows our youngest students and our students requiring extra assistance time to safely get into their vehicles and exit campus.
-
At dismissal, your child will be with their teacher in their grade designated spot, starting with 6th grade thru Kindergarten at the end of the front drive. Older siblings will be with younger siblings.
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Once you have your student in your car please slowly exit the dismissal line as instructed by our staff.
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If your child needs assistance buckling their car seat please pull forward so that you can assist your child and we can keep the car line moving.
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Please do not pass other drivers unless directed to do so.
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Please do not use the parking lanes as a pull through lane. We will not dismiss children to walk across the parking lot to where you are.
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If your child is not ready at dismissal, we will ask you to park and we will bring them out when ready.