April 18, 2024

Important Dates:

4/19: Teacher Compensation Day- No School 

4/25: Ms. Madi’s Crew Voyage to Castlewood Canyon 

4/24: The Beat- Discovery classes 

4/24: Gear Swap 1-1:30 PM 

4/24: Kindie Camp Elim Voyage Meeting 4:30-5:30 PM, Chaperone Mtg. 5:30 PM

4/26: Professional Development Day- no school for students

4/30: New Kindie Parent Orientation 4:30 PM

5/1:  REMS Artwalk 4:15-6:00 PM

NEW!  A Note from Ms. Trena

Dear REMS Families, 

We hope this message finds you enjoying Spring in Colorado. As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, the well-being of our students is our first priority. At REMS, we believe in nurturing the social and emotional growth of every child, fostering an environment where they feel supported, valued, and equipped with essential skills for life.

With this in mind, we want to emphasize the importance of social and emotional wellness for our crew. Just as we teach them to read, write, and solve equations, we also strive to empower them with the tools to navigate their emotions, build positive relationships, and thrive in all aspects of life. We are so fortunate to have our amazing Mental Health team, Ms. Allison, Ms. Tina, and Ms. Halle, who provide whole school social emotional wellness education with all of our crews weekly.

Here are a few key points we'd like to share with you:

Emotional Awareness: Encouraging children to recognize and understand their emotions is the first step towards healthy self-expression and self-regulation. We teach them to identify their feelings, validate them, and find constructive ways to manage them

Building Resilience: Life is full of ups and downs, and resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges. Through various activities and discussions, we help students develop resilience by emphasizing problem-solving skills, optimism, and the importance of perseverance.

Empathy and Kindness: Empathy is the foundation of meaningful relationships. We encourage students to put themselves in others' shoes, understand different perspectives, and show kindness and compassion towards their peers.

Effective Communication: Clear and respectful communication is vital for healthy relationships. We teach students how to express their thoughts and feelings effectively, listen actively to others, and resolve conflicts peacefully.

Mindfulness and Self-Care: In today's fast-paced world, it's essential for children to learn how to slow down, be present in the moment, and take care of their well-being. We introduce mindfulness practices such as deep breathing, meditation, and gratitude exercises to help students cultivate inner calm and resilience.

Seeking Support: We want every child to know that it's okay to ask for help when they need it. Our school counselors and support staff are always available to provide guidance, support, and a listening ear whenever necessary.

Together, as a Crew community of educators, parents, and caregivers, we can create an environment where every child feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Thank you for your partnership in nurturing the whole child here at REMS.

NEW! News from our Crews:

Ms. Mikaela's crew took a day trip to Castle Wood Canyon.

Cheyanne Mountain Zoo swung by with some special guests for the BEAT.

A Note from Ms. Hope:

If your family is making plans to leave REMS for the 24-25 school year, please call the main office and notify Ms. Hope. This allows for us to have accurate enrollment numbers. 

NEW! News from our Parent Crew:

Our SAC Crew needs you! 

We have 3 vacant Parent Representative spots that need to be filled. The purpose of SAC is to inform, encourage and provide opportunities for parent and community members to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the school’s instructional program and quality improvement processes. 
This is different to PCF, although we work closely together, with common overarching goals.
Join our SAC Crew!
Information and the nomination form can be found here.
Nomination window closes May 6th.

Log your volunteer hours!
Please spend a few minutes to update Track-It-Forward with your family's volunteer hours! This will allow us to determine our grant eligibility and track parent engagement! LET'S SEE IF TEAM SNEFFLES, TEAM PIKE, OR TEAM ELBERT WINS THE RACE TO THE TOP!

Welcome to our New PCF Board Members
Welcome to Cheryl Johnston, and Michelle Harrison, and welcome back Ashley Cammack! Thank you for volunteering to serve our school and Parent Community!

End of the Year Gear Swap! Wednesday, April 24 - **NEW: Donate your adult gear!**
Bring in any gently used and outgrown voyage clothing and gear to donate back to another REMS student. We will have a collection box available in the foyer. We have also noticed a need in our community and crew for adult-sized gear, so those items are also greatly appreciated!
Come "Shop" (aka grab what you need!) on Wednesday, April 24 after school from 1:00pm-1:30pm

Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A - Friday April 26th
Join us all day at either Castle Rock Chick-fil-A location for a delicious and fun spirit night with proceeds benefiting Renaissance Elementary School!

Save the Dates: Art Walk & Spring OLE Workday
Mark your calendar - the fabulous REMS Art Walk is coming soon and our final OLE Clean-up for the spring/summer season are coming up in May! Sign-ups coming soon.

The Parent Crew is looking for volunteers and local organizations to share their time and interests with our students!
Got a passion for engineering? Love to create or perform? Want to inspire students to pursue their passions? We need your help! Fill out this SHORT survey for the Parent Crew Foundation to start matching volunteers to classrooms or before/after school activities! This form is open to the community, so feel free to recruit grandparents, friends and other local experts to come to our school!