Prospective Parents Information Night - January 25th - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - Once again, we ask you to pass this information on to your friends and neighbors who may be interested in possible enrollment in the fall.  Thank you!

First Round Choice Enrollment Application Deadline - January 31st - Prospective student enrollment applications should be submitted by this deadline for the best chance to secure enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year.  Remind your friends and neighbors.

Morning Student Drop-Off Protocol Reminder - All picking-up and dropping-off of students is to be done in the drive-way circle.  Please do not drop off or pick-up your students from the lower parking lot.   Using the lower parking area as a drop off creates back-ups in both directions as cars attempt to turn around on the street.  If everyone follows these guidelines, we can all enjoy a smoother and quicker arrival/departure. Your help and consideration is very much appreciated.  

 Pull up in the right lane as far forward as you can.
 Drop-Off only in the designated Drop-Off / Pick-Up area (between the cones).
 Use the inside (left) lane only for exiting after you Drop-Off.
 No unloading from the inside lane; curbside drop-off only.
 Do not leave your car; there are adults on duty to help with doors if needed.
 NO CELL PHONES
 Please do not drop-off in the first part of the circle as it forces back-up onto the street.

Teacher Spotlight - Hello families! My name is Emily Johnson and I'm the 7/8 social studies teacher. This is my 5th year at RMAE and what I love most is the strong community and the talented, engaged students!  It's been so fun to have high schoolers come back to visit and share with me how well middle school at RMAE prepared them! When I'm not teaching, my husband and I love to travel and are headed to France during Spring Break!  We also love to road trip around the U.S. with our black lab and soak in the outdoors. 

Elective of the Week - This quarter students in the photography elective are practicing varying photography techniques, from macro and micro images to portraits, using filters, and framing their work. We hope to have an art show towards the end of the quarter to showcase the students' work!

WEEKLY HEALTH TIP - By Mrs. Best/P.E. Teacher - Health Tip #17 -  I am so grateful for the snow! What a perfect way to warm the soul, get a healthy serving of veggies and satisfy your hunger!  This Minestrone Soup is sure to please.

Minestrone Soup - Serves: 8:

4 cups vegetable, chicken, or beef broth
2 cups water
2½ cups strained tomatoes or pureed canned tomatoes
2 - 14.5 oz. cans cannellini beans or garbanzo beans
1½ cups chopped carrots
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 russet potato - peeled and cut into bite sized chunks
1 zucchini - cut into bite-sized chunks
1 medium yellow squash cut into bite-sized chunks
1 - 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes
3 garlic cloves minced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves

Directions:
• In a large pot, heat oil then add carrot, onion, garlic and 1 teaspoon of sea salt and sauté for about 7 minutes.
• Add in zucchini, squash and celery and sauté another few minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and bring to a low simmer.
• Cook on low heat for at least 40 minutes before serving.
• Remove bay leaves and garnish with micro greens or cilantro.
Soup lasts one week in refrigerator or one month in freezer

1st Annual RMAE Sledmageddon Event - February 3rd 10AM to 1PM - Prove you are the fastest sledder in Evergreen!   Bring your own sled, build one or buy one!  Everyone is welcome!  For more information and how you can get involved, contact David Martin, [email protected].  Register and Purchase Sledmagaddon Tickets Here

After School Activities 

Chess Wizards - Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 pm - 

Chess Wizards Registration Flier

Mad Science - Tuesdays 3:15-4:15 pm - 

Mad Science Registration Flier

Junior choir (2nd-5th) - Tuesday mornings at 7:10 - 8:00 am  - 

Junior Choir Registration Form - 2nd Semester

Middle school choir (6th-8th)  - 3:15 to 4:15 pm - 

Middle School Choir Registration Form - 2nd Semester

Orchestra - Mondays and Wednesdays -   Our Sinfonietta meets from 3:15-4:15, and our Chamber Orchestra meets from 4:15-5:15. 

Orchestra Registration Form - 2nd Semester

Yoga (K-5) - Tuesdays, 3:05-4:05 pm - 

Yoga Registration Flier

Classroom News 

1st Grade - The first graders were making bird nests from materials found outside as well as craft feathers, yarn and cotton for STEM.  This project relates to our animals and habitats unit.

Middle School Academic Awards - Congratulations!!

Achieving Academic Excellence in the Arts:

6th Grade:  Hayden Hyslop, Paige Jackson,  Mila Koeva, and Milo Lamas 

7th Grade:  Alec Dorkin, Grayson Kadera, Leighla Riemma, and Bella Heath

8th Grade:  Grace Anderson, Brynna Frey, Eliana Geiger, Sayre Hushen, Anna Lacjak, and Nikki Richards

Achieving Academic Excellence in the Music Arts:

6th Grade:  Lorenzo Carvalho, Hayden Hyslop, Milo Lamas and Riley Malecki 

7th Grade:  Alec Dorkin, Luke Dillon, Amelia Saylor, and Abe Warner

8th Grade:  Brynna Frey, Eliana Geiger, Ashley Grose, Hannah Hovey, Anna Lacjak, Annabel McDermid, Savanna Raley and Zane Steele

Most Improved in History:

6th Grade:  Greg Hertz and Grace Olson

7th Grade:  Grayson Kadera 

8th Grade:  Kalee Zarate

2nd Quarter Honor Roll:  

6th Grade:  Mollie Beach, Chloe Bender, Lorenzo Carvalho, Samuel Clackler, Jackson Dalton, William Fesenmeyer, Gregory Hertz, Hayden Hyslop, Paige Jackson, Reagan Kipp, Mila Koeva, Milo Lamas, Katherine Mahler, Riley Malecki, Grace Olson, Owen Parkins, Sheridan Raley, Trey Riemma, Ariya Sells,Ian Simpson

7th Grade:  Luke Dillon, Alec Dorkin, Leighla Riemma, Mia Triplett

8th Grade:  Trinity Canner, Trevor Chartier, Langston Courtney, Brynna Frey, Zachary Goldenberg, Hannah Hovey, Sayre Hushen, Anna Jermano, Anna Lacjak, Elan Lamas, Charley Major, Annabel McDermid, Isabelle McLain, Caitlyn Morrill, Savanna Raley, Zane Steele, Kelsey Vaughn, Elizabeth White

1st Semester Cumulative Honor Roll:

6th Grade:  Chloe Bender, Lorenzo Carvalho, William Fesenmeyer, Hayden Hyslop, Paige Jackson, Reagan Kipp, Mila Koeva, Milo Lamas, Katherine Mahler, Riley Malecki, Grace Olson, Sheridan Raley, Trey Riemma, Ariya Sells, and Ian Simpson

7th Grade:  Luke Dillon, Alec Dorkin, Leighla Riemma, and Mia Triplett

8th Grade:  Trevor Chartier, Langston Courtney, Brynna Frey, Zachary Goldenberg, Hannah Hovey, Sayre Hushen, Anna Jermano, Anna Lacjak, Elan Lamas, Charley Major, Annabel McDermid, Isabelle McLain, Caitlyn Morrill, Savanna Raley, Zane Steele, Kelsey Vaughn, and Elizabeth White

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