RME Weekly News - 1/24/25

Dear Rocky Mountain Families,

Thank you so much for joining us for Family Game Night! What a fun event!

Below please find updates and reminders:

 Upcoming Dates:

●        2/3 - No School for Students - Teacher Inservice Day

●        2/12 & 2/13 - Parent Teacher Conferences from 3-7pm

●        2/17-2/21 - Mid Winter Break - No School for Staff and Students

 

Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge is here! Our students are learning how to keep their hearts and brains healthy and raising funds to help kids with special hearts. We're asking all families to register and complete Finn's mission to learn Hands-Only CPR. All students who register will receive a free wristband. The class with the most registrations will win a class party as well as the class with the most donations. With a $25 donation, your child will get to pie a teacher in the face!

Register: Click here or download the AHA Schools app.

 

Chopper Toppers - January 27-January 31st for 1st-4th grade students

Chopper Topper Dental Sealant Program will be visiting RME! Please sign and return the consent form so your student can participate. Your child can participate even if you already have a dentist.

Your child will receive a dental screening, a toothbrush, referrals, fluoride varnish and/or sealants as needed. www.kindsmiles.org

 

Parent and Community Survey

To help us continually elevate your child’s educational experience, I encourage you to take our annual Family-School Relationships Survey! The survey is specific for our school and will help us know where we are succeeding and where we can improve. The survey is open now through Feb. 14. Take it today: https://bit.ly/40eS5ms

 

Act Now! Contact your legislators about rejecting Governor Polis’ proposal to cut $13 million from our schools

In an effort to address a $1 billion state shortfall, Governor Jared Polis’ budget proposal, if supported by the Legislature, would amount to a $13 million dollar cut to school funding in the Five Star District.

In order to save money, the governor proposes to do away with “enrollment averaging” when funding schools. Enrollment averaging over several years reduces year-to-year pendulum swings in funding, allowing for thoughtful and informed budget decision-making. Currently, 142 of the 178 school districts in Colorado or 80% are funded on an enrollment average.

If the Legislature supports this cut, for many school districts and schools, it would result in larger class sizes and limit student choice through the elimination of electives and extracurricular programs with modest participation levels.

You can make a difference! Write or call your legislators to voice your concerns. Take action here.

 

 

Take Care,

Kate Vogel, Principal