December 8th - News

Posted on 12/08/2017

News from the Principal

Hello RMAE families,

Our school is committed to ensuring your experience with our school is collaborative, successful, and helps your child(ren) learn and grow.  We want to know how we are doing thus far this year.  Therefore, we are participating in the Family School Partnership survey.  This is a survey that has been professionally developed and provided by Jeffco.  It is an opportunity for you to provide feedback. The survey is anonymous, all questions are optional, and will take approximately 10 minutes.  The results will be used to improve our school and your child(ren)’s learning.  The survey will be available for your responses until December 20th. 

Survey Link - Jeffco Family Survey 2017

Once on the site, click on “Charter Schools” then scroll down to Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen.

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback!

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



      RMAE Happenings


January Lunch Orders - Deadline for ordering: Monday, December 18th.  Please complete one order form per student and return the order with payment to the office.

January Lunch Order/Menu

Winter Informances (“informal performances”) – Come visit the RMAE music classroom and see what we have been learning so far this year! Meet us for our regular class time and glimpse into what a typical music lesson looks like at RMAE.  Join us in the music room (Bldg. #1, Room #419) We hope to see you there! Please email Miss Jacobson ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

Winter Informances schedule:

Scheid

Tuesday, December 12th, 1:15-2:05

Hines/Hushen

Tuesday, December 12th, 9:50-10:40

Narans

Thursday, December 14th, 9:50-10:40

Vickery 4th

Wednesday, December 13th, 9:00-9:50

Gordon

Thursday, December 14th, 9:00-9:50

Vickery 5th

Wednesday, December 13th, 8:10-9:00

Deeter

Thursday, December 14th, 8:10-9:00


Teacher Spotlight
- Hi!  My name is Ann Hushen.  I am currently sharing the 2nd grade position with Karen Hines.  Being able to teach students together has so many benefits for both teachers and students.  This is my 16th year to teach at RMAE!  What a thrill I have to see mature young people return to visit, who I taught in 2nd grade.  I love the sense of community that exists at our school.  My husband and I moved to Evergreen 18 years ago.  After living in many places as a Navy brat growing up, I fell in love with this area.  

I enjoy camping and hiking, and of course, reading.  My little dog, Sassy, and I take off each summer and spend a good part of summer camping in our beautiful mountains.

I am fortunate to have 3 lovely granddaughters who live in Evergreen.  My other son and his family live in Adelaide, Australia, where I am heading this Christmas holiday.  I can hardly wait!


Elective of the week
- Stop Motion - Stop motion is a video technique in which a series of single photographs are strung together to make a film that shows inanimate objects in motion. Students in this elective watch stop motion videos for inspiration, including Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, and Fantastic Mr. Fox. They then create their own stop motion short films using a variety of mediums like drawings, people, and objects.

WEEKLY HEALTH TIP - By Mrs. Best/P.E. Teacher - Health Tip #14 - Get Mentally Fit - Mental Fitness can be defined as having the resources necessary to cope with the average daily stressors.  To be mentally fit, one functions well with the daily hassles of life and is able to contribute to community and family in a positive way.  A high level of mental fitness reduces stress, strengthens the immune system and increases the overall quality (and perhaps quantity) of life.

How does one strengthen mental fitness? Lifestyle factors can play a role including sleep, healthy nutrition, and daily physical activity.  Understanding and collecting a tool box of resources also plays a role in strengthening mental fitness.  Personal resources may include friends and family, walks in nature, meditation, and simple acts of deep breathing.  Community based resources could include a medical professional, clinical counsellor, or support group.

In P.E. class I have been speaking about the importance of using gratitude during times of feeling negative. It is important to honor and acknowledge within oneself  any negative thoughts or feelings that one may be experiencing. Then consciously remember to choose to be grateful for the bigger picture of our life. Being honest with ourselves about how we feel in the details of a moment is important especially when we follow it up with an attitude of gratitude to expand our perception of reality. Through an attitude of gratitude we are able to feel empowered and not controlled by negative people or events that come into our lives! Negative aspects are a part of reality but they are not the whole part of reality in the grand scheme of life. When our focus is narrow and focused on one aspect, which may feel negative, we can zoom our focus out like a camera lens and appreciate the vast landscape from a perspective of reverence, gratitude, and beauty. Being mentally fit is a choice that is equal to all walks of life. May you realize the power you possess for your own mental health by choosing to have an attitude of gratitude. 


Dad's Club - Sled-mageddon Event -
Date TBD - the end of January or the beginning of February.  Look for more information to come.  Don't miss out on the action.  For more information and how you can get involved, contact David Martin, [email protected]


Classroom News 

1st Grade - Congratulations to ALL of the first graders for showing growth on their NWEA MAP tests for math and reading!  I am so proud of you!  Keep up the great work!  Sincerely, Mrs. Scheid

5th Grade - Kudos to the kids! The results are in and the vast majority of the kids improved their scores on our recent NWEA testing. In addition, over half surpassed their year-end goals (one year of growth) in reading and/or math in just over three months of school. But we are certainly not resting on our laurels; we will keep pushing in the New Year and make sure all students are excelling. Thanks for your work and support. All learning starts at home.   - Ms. Deeter

Honor Roll Corrections

We apologize for inadvertently omitting several students from the Honor Roll in last week's newsletter.  The following students were also recognized for achieving a place on the honor roll:

8th Grade:  Isabelle McLain, Caitlyn Morrill, Mekena Packer, Savanna Raley, Zane Steele, Kelsey Vaughn, Elizabeth White.

CONGRATULATIONS!  Keep up the good work!


Important Dates

Dec 13 – Choir & Orchestra Concert
Dec 14 – RMAE BoD Meeting
Dec 15 – Family Holiday Orchestra Concert
Dec 21-Jan 8 – Winter Break 
Jan 5 – Open House
 

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. 

RMAE Board of Directors

 News from the PTO

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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