News from our Crews

4th Grade and D4/5 Visiting the State Capitol on Fieldwork this Week News from Ms. Trena : Dear Renaissance Families, As we approach Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible community we share at Renaissance Elementary Magnet School.  Every day, I am grateful for our amazing students, whose curiosity and enthusiasm light up our classrooms. Our dedicated teachers and staff continually go above and beyond to nurture each child's potential, and our families play a vital role in making our school such a warm, supportive place to learn and grow.  Thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and trust. Wishing you all a season filled with warmth, joy, and togetherness. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. We are Crew!  With immense gratitude, News from Our Crews : 4th Grade & D4/5: We experienced a blast from the past as we explored Colorado's dynamic past. We experienced what life was like on the high plains in the early 1900's and during ...

Climb Week continues in the gym! Thank you to all of our volunteers who have been belaying our climbers! News from Ms. Trena : Dear Renaissance Families,  Thank you, Douglas County Voters!  Thank you voters for passing the DCSD Bond measure 5A!  We sincerely appreciate the community support for our school.  We are anxiously awaiting the benefits that the bond will bring to our school for some essential upgrades.  Renaissance will benefit from:  Enhance safety and security Refresh student and staff technology Upgrade HVAC controls Replace flooring  Install new intercom system Replace sink countertops Repair exterior walls Important Dates:  11/18-11/22 Book Fair Week (Spirit Week- see below) 11/18- Book Fair Beach Party 4-6PM 11/19: Fourth/ D4/5 Fieldwork 11/25-29: Thanksgiving Break Holiday Adoptions: For the past 11 years, Renaissance Expeditionary Magnet School (REMS) has participated in a homegrown collaborative effort to support community famil...

Primary Drum Circle at this Wednesday's BEAT News from Ms. Trena : Dear Renaissance Families,  What a festive week we have had at REMS! Our students had so much fun celebrating Halloween with crafts, science projects, spooky poetry and our annual parade.  Our Kindies went on their first voyage to hike Bingham Lake and it was a smashing success!  As we move into November,  I am excited to focus on the season of gratitude! Studies show that practicing gratitude can positively impact children’s emotional well-being, social skills, and overall happiness. Helping children recognize and appreciate the good things in their lives is a lifelong gift we can give them, and I invite you to join us on this journey! Why Gratitude? Gratitude helps children develop a positive outlook, manage emotions, and build stronger relationships with peers and adults. Practicing gratitude doesn’t just make kids feel good; it also helps them become more resilient and compassionate. Activities to...