November 17th - News

Posted on 11/17/2017
November 17, 2017



News from the Principal

Happy Thanksgiving!!

You may have heard that it is “No Shave November” but, did you know it is also “Show off RMAE Season”?  Our marketing committee has been working very hard to get the word out about our wonderful school.  We want every family in the mountain area to know what a special place this is so they too can join and enjoy our amazing community.  We had a presence at the Winterfest last week and will be at both the Holiday Walk on Dec. 1st and Breakfast with Santa on Dec 3rd.  

All of our students will have the opportunity to perform at the downtown Evergreen holiday walk on December 1st.  We will be located at the bus stop outside of Baskin Robins.  Come join us in the fun filled evening of student music and the unveiling of our new bear mascot, while you enjoy the warm fire pit, heat lamps, and hot cocoa.  The student performance schedule is posted below.  

In addition to community events, we are hosting “A Taste of RMAE” day on November 29th.  This is an opportunity for non-RMAE students to join us for part of the day and experience firsthand our exceptional staff and dynamic learning environment.  We would love for your child to bring a non-RMAE friend who may be interested in joining our school.   Please be assured this will be a regular academic day with no learning missed.  It is comforting to know at RMAE we don’t have to put on charades to show off our school community!

Please look for opportunities through PTOs A-Z signup and join us in showing off RMAE!  Thank you for all you do to support RMAE through volunteering and spreading the word!

Your Proud Principal,
Dr. Ann Hudson
[email protected]

RMAE Event Schedule at the Evergreen Holiday Walk
5:00 K-3 caroling with sleigh bells
5:30 4-5 caroling
6:00 Choir
6:30 6th grade with ukulele
7:00 7th grade with ukulele
7:30 8th grade 
8:00 Bucket drumming
8:30 Orchestra 

We will have our new BEAR there to dance and 'sing' with us!



      RMAE Happenings


Happy Thanksgiving!

A 'Taste of RMAE' - We will be hosting a 'Taste of RMAE' on Wednesday, Nov 29th for prospective families.  During the school day we are inviting prospective students to experience being an RMAE student for a half day or less. 

Your children are encouraged to invite their friends, who might be interested in attending RMAE, to join them in their classrooms.  Space is limited and prospective students must be registered prior to arriving on the 29th.  RMAE students who bring a registered non-RMAE friend to the 'Taste' will be rewarded by wearing free dress on that day.   

Prospective parents will be offered on opportunity to observe classrooms, meet with Dr. Hudson and tour the campus.  Parents can RSVP for the school day sessions or drop-in for the informational sessions offered after school from 3PM-5PM.  

We need your help to get the word out about this event to your friends, your children's friends and neighbors.   The easiest way for people to register is on our website where they will find a 'Taste of RMAE' quick link on our home page.

Annual Giving Campaign Update - Thank you to all who have supported RMAE students through a pledge to the Annual Giving Campaign!  The final numbers will be tallied up after we return from Thanksgiving Break.  So, there is still time for you to send in your pledge.

We Haz Jazz - Congratulations to the cast, crew and especially to the Director, Gretchen Moritz! Last night We Haz Jaz performed at Center Stage.  The show was absolutely phenomenal!  AND, 30 of the 32 cast members were our very own third through fifth graders!  Gretchen did an amazing job of working with these students to bring out their very best!

Teacher Spotlight - Hello all! I’m Betsy Connor, and I’m the 7th and 8th grade English teacher. I graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Secondary English Education and a minor in history. When I drove up to RMAE for my interview last spring, I found myself feeling like I was coming home. After the interview, I went home and did my best to not get my hopes up that I would be offered the job. But even though I tried, I found myself hoping and praying that I would get a call telling me I got the job. A few weeks later that call came, and I’m not ashamed to admit that I cried a little bit. And my first impressions were not wrong. From the administration and the staff, to the parents and the students, I thank my lucky stars everyday that I have the opportunity to teach in this special place. When I’m not at school, I love to crochet, read (of course), play softball (Go Mallards!), and binge watch TV shows with my partner Gunnar, and our cat, Poe.

Elective of the week - In the Arts of the World elective, students create traditional and stylized versions of arts common around the world. In the first week, we practiced origami and the past 2 weeks have focused on mini-pinatas. Students created pinata bears, donkeys, cubes, lizards, plans, and snowmen! In coming weeks, we'll focus on Turkey and Brazil as our inspirations.    

WEEKLY HEALTH TIP - By Mrs. Best/P.E. Teacher - Health Tip #12

Thanksgiving – 5 Tips to Keep It Healthy

  • Eat Breakfast – You won’t be as hungry and less likely to overeat at dinner time.
  • Exercise Early – Take a morning walk or go for a jog before the festivities begin.
  • Stay Hydrated – Not drinking enough water could bring on hunger pangs, which may be thirst.
  • Use a Small Plate – Eat your Thanksgiving meal on a small plate because larger plates lead to larger food intake.
  • No When To Stop – Stop eating before you have the chance to feel full.

Annual Giving Campaign - Thank you to all who have supported RMAE students through a pledge to the Annual Giving Campaign!  The final numbers will be tallied up after we return from Thanksgiving Break.  So, there is still time for you to send in your pledge.

Dad's Club - Come join us - Don't miss out on the fun while we work to help our kids and their school!  Next meeting, Monday, December 4th, 6:30-7:30PM at the Wild Game.


Classroom News

2nd Grade - Making cookies to show the different parts of an animal cell.


8th Grade - Part of the Core Knowledge Curriculum for 8th grade is studying Autobiographies. After reading excerpts of Maya Angelou's, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, students then got to work on their own autobiographies! They had a choice as to how they put together their life story: create a soundtrack, let technology tell their story, write poems, compose and record an original song, or create a graphic novel outlining the important events in their life. They were challenged to pick only a few moments that they believe shaped who they are today. We laughed, we cried, and we reminisced about shared moments during presentations in which they showed the class the project they decided to complete and work on for the past week.


Important Dates

Nov 20-24 – Thanksgiving Break
Nov 29 – ‘A Taste of RMAE’
Nov 30 – Geography Bee (3rd -5th)
Dec 1 – Holiday Walk
Dec 1 – Spirit Wear & Fro Yo
Dec 3 – Breakfast w/Santa
Dec 4 – Dad’s Club Meeting
Dec 7 – Night of the Arts
Dec 13 – Choir & Orchestra Concert
Dec 14 – RMAE BoD Meeting

View the RMAE calendar for more details


#WeloveRMAE


News from the Board

RMAE Board of Directors 

The next Board meeting is scheduled for December 14th at 6:30 pm in the music room next to the technology room. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be time for public comment at the beginning and at the end of the meeting.  We would love to hear from you. 

The next Strategic Planning Working Session is scheduled for November 30 from 6:30-8:30 pm. You are welcome to observe.

RMAE Board of Directors

 News from the PTO

2nd Annual Breakfast With Santa - Sunday, December 3, 8:00-11:00 a.m. at the Wild Game - Come support RMAE and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast, $10 game card for each child, and a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus! Bring your camera to capture the memories!  Buy your tickets soon, as this community-wide event will likely sell out. 

PTO Meeting - Tuesday, December 5 - All are welcome - we would love to see new faces.


Night of the Arts - Thursday, December 7 - 
PTO presents Night of the Arts: “Winter Luau.” Join us for our annual whole school evening of food for a cause, incredible music, amazing art, local vendors, and delectable desserts!

Buy your food, dessert and student-made ornament tickets HERE

We are also looking for dessert donations and volunteers to make the night a success. Sign up on AtoZ Connect and go to Event Sign Up.

Reloadable Grocery Cards – Thank you to all that have been participating and please continue to use your cards.  If you would like to start earning volunteer hours for shopping, please contact Carrie Wassemiller at [email protected] to get your FREE reloadable King Soopers card. There are King Soopers, Kroger and City Market stores all over the United States. Please consider sending a card to parents and relatives so that they can earn volunteer hours for your family and money for RMAE.

Spirit Wear – Students may now wear their Spirit Wear shirts EVERY Friday!  If you missed the order deadline or would like additional shirts, there are pieces available to purchase on AtoZconnect.  Please hurry – supplies are limited to items that are in stock!


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