March 29, 2024

Important Dates:

Mar. 30: black, white, and READ: REMS Annual Auction, 6pm - 10:30pm

April 1-2: 2nd grade voyage; Day of Rest April 3rd

April 2nd: CMAS Testing Starts for grades 3-6

April 2nd: Virtual Prospective Parent Orientation, 5pm - 6pm

NEW! News from Ms. Trena

Dear REMS Families, 

I am so excited to see all of you at our Renaissance Auction this Saturday. Our crew is looking forward to celebrating Crew with you and raising essential funds for our school! 

The return from Spring Break has been a whirlwind of a week! Our first graders shared their stories of courage at The Beat this week!  They were absolutely adorable and so well polished.  

We also celebrated our Apple Award winners during our Professional Development time on Wednesday.  Please congratulate our certified representative, Ms. Sami Heimer (4th grade) and our classified representative, Ms. Cari Lazarony. We are so lucky to have both of these cherished individuals as members of our Crew! 

Food for Thought: This week I had the opportunity to learn some valuable information about brain-based learning from a training that I attended.  Below are some take-aways that I felt were beneficial to share with our community. 

How do we foster resilient and engaged learners?  It all begins with adequate sleep. 
Adequate sleep is paramount for elementary students as it significantly impacts their ability to learn and thrive academically. During sleep, the brain consolidates newly acquired information, strengthening memory, creativity and enhancing cognitive functions crucial for learning. Insufficient sleep can impair attention, concentration, and problem-solving skills, hindering a child's academic performance. Additionally, quality sleep is essential for regulating emotions and behaviors, fostering a conducive learning environment. Establishing healthy sleep habits from a young age not only supports academic success but also promotes overall well-being, ensuring elementary students are prepared to engage fully in their educational journey.

Sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being.

During sleep, the brain undergoes various processes that are essential for: 

• Cognitive function

• Emotional regulation

• Memory consolidation

• Mental health

With kind regards, 

Ms. Trena

NEW! A Note from Ms. Staci:

Congratulations to Emerson G. on being the DCSD Art Show Elementary Poster Winner! We are proud of all your hard work!

After School Opportunity:

NEW! News from our Parent Crew:

Join us THIS SATURDAY at the Renaissance Elementary Auction!
Our REMS Parent Crew is gathering at the Castle Rock Library at 6pm for a night of community and fundraising while we enjoy drinks, games, and live music! RSS has once again offered to provide childcare at their Kid's Night Out! Silent auction bidding will start on Friday evening so get your tickets and look for the text notification to start placing your bids!
All this info and more sneak peeks at our amazing auction selection now on the auction website.

Looking for great childcare so you can enjoy the night? Sign your kiddos up for the Parent’s Night Out at RSS! Your kiddos will enjoy a FUN night of pizza, games, movies, books, and arts and crafts with RSS student volunteers, parent volunteers, and staff! 

$30/1st Child, $25/2nd Child, $20/Additional Children - Sign up today!

Join the Parent Crew Board - Nominations are OPEN NOW!

We are currently accepting self-nominations for the three open positions for the 2024/25 school year. To be considered, please fill out the form no later than the end of the day, Friday, April 5th.

Get Ready for CMAS with SNACKS
Let's refuel our REMS Students and Staff with snacks, drinks, treats, and more to know CMAS out of the park! We would love it if you would help out to give the students and teachers the best chance at success. Sign-up here.

Link your King Soopers Rewards Card to Give back to REMS!

To link your King Soopers Rewards Card to Renaissance Educational Alliance, log into your account here.