January 13, 2023

NEW! News from our Crews 

It's archery time in PE! Our crews have enjoyed this week with Mr. Doug.

NEW! A Note from Ms. Trena 

Congratulations to all of our Spelling Beat participants and winners! We had such a wonderful turnout of students who were talented spellers. A special shoutout to Ms. JoAnna and Ms. Jena for all of their hard work in organizing and executing our Spelling Beat!

Congratulations to our winners! 

• Tyler Frederickson- 1st place 
• Cohen Ivey- 2nd place 
• Anna Katherine Hammer- 3rd place

Tyler will move on to the Douglas County School District Spelling Bee on Saturday, February 4, 2023. The top 25 spellers will then move forward to Colorado State Spelling Bee on March 11, 2023 at the University of Denver. 

NEW! After-school Opportunity

Our REMS STEAM Club will open for enrollment on January 16th, 2023. The first 12 students to turn in their $45 to the front desk will be enrolled. There will be a waitlist.

NEW! A note from Ms. Sami's Crew

Ms. Sami's 4th-grade Crew is continuing the tradition of the Cereal Box Challenge for their BEAT. Ms. Sami's Crew is coordinating with a local food bank to donate all the cereal boxes for their service project. The goal is to beat the school record from last year: 245 cereal boxes. Ms. Sami's Crew is asking each student and staff member to bring in an unopened box of cereal by February 14. 

NEW! A Note from Ms. Amanda, our GT Coordinator

A Note from Ms. Hope

If you know your child is attending a new school in the Fall please let us know ASAP. 

NEW! News from our Parent Crew

The Staff Crew at REMS wanted to thank our families for their contributions to the RED Envelope this year. All staff received and they were blown away by the generosity. Thank you for helping to support them!
Deck The Halls - Thank you, for the donated or borrowed items and for all the help setting up & tearing down decorations! Any borrowed items have been placed on a table in the Breezeway. Please pick up your items by the end of next week (Jan 20). Anything left over will be donated. 

January Staff Appreciation - Self Care! Help our staff stay healthy, warm and maybe just a little zen as they go out on Voyage, and brave the cold weather of recesses, pick up and drop off. Please bring in your items January 17th-19th, before or after school. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044fa8ad2ea7fb6-self#/

We're halfway through our school year! Please review this letter from our Parent Crew Board regarding ways to make sure you fulfill your volunteer hour requirements by the end of the year.

The Auction is back! 

- The Basics
When - March 4^th at Cielo
Theme - 1920's, Speakeasy - Dressing up is fun and we hope you do! But if that's just not you, that's ok too!
Where - Cielo At Castle Pines
Time 6 - 10 pm
Step back into the Roaring 20s to an exclusive speakeasy for our Renaissance Community! We'll have hors d'oeuvres & signature drinks to enjoy while you bid on awesome items and experiences in the Silent & Live Auctions including Teacher Time, Crew Art, exclusive Travel Packages, theme baskets & more!
Enjoy this adults-only event to visit with other Renaissance parents and our teachers and staff. Childcare will be available, provided by RSS! Whether you're looking to cut a rug on the dance floor, take pictures at the photo booth, or take home one of our prize packages, there's something for everyone while we support our school!
Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now! Now through February 10th, individual tickets are $65 and couples tickets are just $85! For families and businesses that wish to sponsor our event, each level of sponsorship also includes event tickets for you and all your friends!

- How To Get Involved:
AUCTION PROCUREMENT MEETING Tuesday, January 17^th @ 6:30 PM. 

Want to get involved and meet fellow parents? Need volunteer hours that can be done outside of school?

The Auction Committee is hosting a Procurement zoom meeting next Tuesday, January 17th at 6:30 pm! Come learn about the auction, brainstorm ideas, and contribute to our largest fundraiser of the year!
Can't make the meeting but want to help? Reach out to renaissanceelementaryauction@gmail.com!

Time: Jan 17, 2023 06:30 PM Mountain Time

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719660722?pwd=WUNCK20wbzI1d0dtN2hLaTladkhvQT09

Meeting ID: 837 1966 0722

Passcode: 994182

Auction procurement time is one of the easiest ways to get volunteer hours outside the school day! Join us at the zoom meeting to learn more.
This letter includes the basic information about the benefits of being an event sponsor or donator! Event sponsors help us make sure all the event expenses are covered and all the money raised at the auction goes directly to Renaissance! One of the most important sponsorship levels is the Teacher Ticket sponsor, which ensures all our staff can attend our event for free! We also have many sponsor benefits for families and local businesses at all levels, so check it out!
We are in need of donations for the live & silent auctions. Do you have a trade or skill you would be willing to add to the silent auction? Got a cabin, a great place to host a party, or a cool car to take for a spin? We would love to have any services, spaces, or experiences you are willing to donate to support the school! We're also specifically looking for 100+ bottles of wine for the wine wall game too! All your donations are tax-deductible and count toward your volunteer hours! For more information about any of these opportunities, please reach out to our Auction Leads, Allie and Bri at RenaissanceElementaryAuction@gmail.com.