September 29, 2023

NEW! A Note from Ms. Trena:

Important Dates: 

10/5: Make-up Picture Day

10/5: 1st grade Hike to Castlewood Canyon 

10/6: Renaissance Adventure Day 

10/9/23-10/20/23: Fall Break


October Count: VERY IMPORTANT! 

Our October student count for the 23-24 school year is upon us!  It is crucial that all students are present at REMS on Monday, October 2, 2023 to ensure that we are able to get fully funded from the state for every student that is enrolled with us.  Please refrain from showing up late or scheduling early pick-ups for appointments on this day.  We greatly appreciate your support. 

School Fees:

REMS voyage fees and supply fees are necessary to continue our unique programming. Please login to MySchoolBucks and ensure that you have paid all invoices and visit the REMS Store to pay your supply fee. 

Bond/Mill Levy Update: Please join us! 

NEW! A Note from Ms. Amanda

Dear Parents/Guardians,


DCSD is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in 2nd grade (February) and 5th or 6th grade--a student's final year of elementary school (November).


5th/6th Grade Universal Screen

As part of this process, ALL students in 6th Grade not identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) in November. This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates.  These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.  


If your child is already identified for gifted programming, they will not participate in this universal screen testing. Your Gifted Education Facilitator will contact you directly with information about this process. 


Gifted Identification Referral Testing 

  • If your child is in grades 3, 4, or 5 and you believe they need evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process.  

  • NOTE:  Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification. 

  • Please request CogAT testing for your child by completing the Referral for Gifted Identification linked HERE.

  • Upon receipt of this form the Gifted Education Facilitator will connect with you to discuss next steps in the gifted identification process.

NEW!  A Note from Ms. Erin:

We will be participating in a district wide service project linked to our OBOD book, Becoming a Good Creature. October 1-November 16th we will be collecting toiletries for SECOR Cares, a local nonprofit that supports families in need in Douglas County.

NEW! News from our Crews:

We are so proud of all the students who bravely auditioned for our REMS Talent Show! Thank you to Ms. Liesl and everyone who participated for a great Beat!


Our 5th grade crews had a great time on voyage at Camp Shady Brook!


Ms. Lauren's Kindergarten crew went on a hike and enjoyed the beautiful weather this week.


Ms. Mikaela's crew earned a Crazy Hat Day with their hard work raising money for RAD.

After-School Opportunities at REMS:


KidzToPros, an educational enrichment provider, is offering exciting and educational STEM, arts and sports After-School Programs at Renaissance Elementary Magnet School this year. We’d love for your children to join us! To register, please follow this LINK. You’ll find numerous options to fit every child’s interests.

If you have any further questions, please email KidzToPros directly at contact@kidztopros.com.

NEW! News from our Parent Crew:

Register Today for Renaissance Adventure Day!
Visit MYBOOSTER.COM to register for the Fun-Run Fundraising adventure, which has officially kicked off! We're hoping to raise $45,000 to fund technology updates, a shade structure, and support staff.
This year’s theme is a World Changer Workshop, with the help of Youtube stars, Dude Perfect! 

Our RAD Volunteer sign-up is open NOW! Join in on all the ADVENTURE by helping with the Fun Run, Dance-A-Thon, Service Project, Community Art & More! There are separate sign-ups for Morning & Afternoon volunteering, so feel free to sign up on both (our afternoon sign-up needs LOTS of love)!
Visit the RAD website for all the details, including our Service Project Donation Drive, benefiting Wellspring! 

We also want to shout out our generous RAD shirt sponsors!



Spirit Night at Zaika Indian on September 29th, 2023 from 11:30am-9:00pm
Our Spirit Night is good for dine-in, takeout, pickup, and delivery. Zaika Indian in Castle Rock is also available on DoorDash, GrubHub, or Uber Eats. In the section for order notes or special instructions, include “I am with the GroupRaise Meal for Renaissance Elementary School” and we get 20%!


Parent’s Night out at Code Ninjas October 20, 5-8pm. 
Register today using code “REMS” to give 25% back to our school!


October Teacher Appreciation: October 25
For October Teacher Appreciation we are having a mini pumpkin patch and fall treat station for our teachers to grab at their convenience! Sign up today to bring decor, apple & pumpkin treats, muffins and more! 
Your Parent Crew Dollars at Work 
We are sending Ms. Staci to the Colorado Art Educators Conference.
At the conference, Ms. Staci will have many opportunities to collaborate, discuss new artists, unique situations that occur in the art room, art supply sources, meet with supply vendors, and build personal antiques. Ms. Staci will also be presenting visual art lessons that are relevant for our students! We are so grateful we get to partner with her on this!

The REMS Interventionist Team now has the resources to purchase Social Thinking products to supplement social/emotional supports provided to our students through the mental health team and speech pathologist. Specifically, these materials provide evidence-based strategies to help students develop their social competencies, flexible thinking & social problem-solving to meet their own social goals and improve in areas suc

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