November 2, 2023
NEW! A Note from Ms. Trena:
Important Dates:
November 3rd- Professional Development Day- No School
November 7th- Go Vote!
November 8th- 2nd grade Fieldwork Castle Rock Museum
November 13-17th- Book Fair
November 16th- Family Night at the Book Fair 4:30- 5:30; Prospective Parent Orientation (Virtual) 5-6pm
November 17th- 1st grade Fieldwork Joyous Chinese Cultural Center
November 20-24th- Thanksgiving Break!
On November 7th, the polls open for Douglas County. Please continue to educate yourselves on the importance of the upcoming election and the proposals for 5A and 5B. If passed, both of these initiatives can have tremendous impacts on the future funding for Renaissance and the larger Douglas County community. I encourage you to review the arguments both for and against the Bond and Mill Levy Override. You may find funding resources on the DCSD website. We appreciate your continued support in learning about essential school funding and how it impacts our community.
Apple Awards: Due November 12th
The Foundation for Douglas County Schools is proud to honor exceptional educators and staff who are inspiring a love of learning in students and are trailblazing extraordinary innovation in our schools. Please visit the Foundation's website to nominate a deserving Renaissance staff member!
Proud Principal
NEW! News from our Crews:
We had a wonderful Halloween Parade and Celebrations. Thank you to all the parents who donated time and items to make that happen!
Note from SAC:
Our SAC, School Accountability Committee, signed a joint resolution (with district staff abstaining) to support both 5A (MLO) and 5B (Bond), DCSD's funding initiatives on this November's ballot. This reflects SAC's stance: If we want less teacher-turnover, and if we want to keep our quality teachers and excellent programming, then it is essential that these measures get passed. Our REMS teachers and staff are valuable.
You can visit our district's website for factual information. And you can visit Invest in DCSD, for ways to support the cause.
REMSgiving Feast + Bingo - November 2
Let's gather as a REMS crew and share a meal, while having fun!
Join us on Thursday, Nov 2, 5:30 - 7:30pm at the school. We will enjoy dinner, pot-luck style!
In addition to having some crafts available, we'll also be playing some games of bingo! With prizes :)
This is a free event, and we only ask that you bring a dish to share. Please see the sign-up and let us know what you'd like to bring! Help will also be needed for set-up and clean-up. Keep an eye out for a volunteer sign up coming soon.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Fall Climbing Days
Belay on! Our fall climbing schedule is HERE and ready for parent volunteers! Please sign up for a crew (or two!) around your student's crew to help make sure all our kiddos get lots of opportunities to climb and practice their growth mindset skills!
Still haven't been trained to belay? It's not too late! Sign up for training this week!
Gear Swap Coming Soon: donate gently used gear today!
The Renaissance Gear Swap is a community tradition to help make our Outdoor Education program accessible to all! Please donate your gently used, outgrown voyage gear (fleece/syntethic clothes, waterproof hiking boots & snow gear, wool, sockssleeping bags, back packs, etc) and then come by during the Gear Swap to pick up any items your students might need! Questions about what kind of gear to donate? Ask our amazing Adventure Education Coordinator, Ms. Ashley: acammack@dcsdk12.org
November Spirit Night: Urban Air
Come enjoy an exciting evening at our Urban Air Spirit Night! On Wednesday, November 8th we'll receive discounted tickets and donate 20% of all proceeds back to our school!
And thanks to everyone who joined us at the Zaika Indian Spirit Night, we raised $284.80!
Monday: Wild West/Cowboy/Cowgirl
Tuesday: Barbie vs GI Joe
Wednesday: Alien Invasion/Buzz Lightyear/Space
Thursday: Dance Party Rex & Family Night
Friday: Forky's Favorite Character
The Scholastic Bookfair is Coming!
Bookfair set up starts 11/9 & 10, sales open 11/13! To volunteer to help at the bookfair, visit Track It Forward today!!
Save the Date: Renaissance Auction March 30th: Black, white, and READ!
Join us for a festive fundraiser at the beautiful new Castle Rock Library! More details coming soon!! To help with planning this exciting event, email Allie Waltee: alliewaltee@live.com
One Book, One District Community Event Nov. 11
Students and families, you're Invited!
November 11, 2023 9am-Noon
Kirk Hall, Douglas County Fairgrounds
Enjoy special presentations with Live Animals from the Denver Zoo, Douglas County, Canine Rescue, DCSD Therapy Dogs, & more! The first 20 families to check in will receive a signed copy of the book Becoming a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery.
NEW! Community Involvement Opportunities:
Join Team Renaissance Raptor Runners for the 19th Annual Turkey ROCK Trot on Nov. 23rd (Thanksgiving Morning)! Register here!
The ROCK Trot is HUGE for Renaissance! We've won the award for the "Fittest Flock" (largest team) several years running and we DON'T WANT TO LOSE OUR STREAK!!! Make it a fun, family morning! Get huffin' and puffin' before the stuffin'!
This race starts and ends at the DC Fairgrounds & Expo Center and is for all levels of runners and walkers! Vendors and entertainment are inside for a fun family-friendly atmosphere!
The Turkey ROCK Trot benefits the Hope & Help Center which provides assistance to residents in Douglas and Elbert Counties.
Register today to keep our "Fittest Flock" title!
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