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April 25, 2025

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4th Graders planting seeds, seedlings, and plants in our school garden. News from Our Crews : Ms. Hillary- D4/5 Last weekend, Discovery 4/5 crew had an opportunity to support our local community by helping restore the creek ecosystem. We harvested parts of willow bushes that we then replanted in hopes of restoring the willows along the creek. This was an important task for helping the threatened Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse and its habitat. We recently learned all about this threatened species in our expedition. These students went above and beyond in showcasing the values of crew through service, perseverance, passion, and stewardship! Ms. Summer- D6 Students took on Earth Day starting with a whole crew challenge to pick up trash.  On Earth Day, students participated in activities such as repainting the tunnel, touching up the buddy bench, cleaning the swings (bird poop has been removed!), and resetting the rock maze so that it is both accessible to use and weeded down!  Stu...
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April 18, 2025

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1st Grade crews hiking Metzler Open Space. News from Our Crews : 4th Grade & D4/5- This week Discovery 4/5 and 4th grade crews had a chance to immerse themselves in their learning about pioneers! We visited CALF (Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation). Students had the chance to strike it rich as they panned for gold in the Plum Creek, create their own brand symbol for their ranch, and examine past tools used by farmers and ranchers. One of the many highlights was getting to meet baby pigs! 1st Grade - This week 1st grade went for a hike at Metzler Open Space to build stamina for Spring Voyage! News from Parent Crew : This is Your Last Week To Buy Tickets! This is your last week to purchase tickets for The Renaissance Open, so please do so soon! All previews are available on our auction website now! Get your tickets before it's too late! Kona Ice Spirit Day Join Kona Ice next Wednesday at Metzler Park at 1PM for an icy treat to celebrate the beautiful Spring weather! Spo...
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April 11, 2025

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1st Grade leading this week's Crew Beat all about Stewardship! News from Ms. Trena : Dear REMS Families,  It is that time of the year where we send off some of our beloved staff members on new adventures outside of the Renaissance family. Please join me in recognizing the following staff for their commitment, love, and dedication to our crew community and to the betterment of our students. Happy trails crew!  Ms. Staci Teague- Art  "With a mix of warmth and wistfulness, I'm sharing that my family is relocating to Texas to be closer to loved ones. While I'm excited to trade in my snow boots for some cowboy boots, I'll deeply miss the vibrant energy of REMS students and community."  Ms. Sami Heimer- 4th gr. "At the end of this school year, I’ll be saying goodbye to REMS as I begin an exciting new chapter. I will be pursuing my master's in education at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.  While I’m so excited for what’s ahead, it’s bittersweet to ...
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