Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Virtual Event: 9th/10th Grade Parent College Counseling Night
2023-10-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling, will host discussions of the college process for parents on zoom while allowing plenty of time for questions and answers. Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns with questions.
9th & 10th Grade Parent Zoom: Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. MT.
Please register in advance.

Academic Check
2023-10-24
Each term, we set dates for academic checks. This is a time we encourage families to log into Canvas and recognize each student’s academic progress. Our second academic check is Tuesday, October 24th.
The intention of the Canvas Parent portal is so that families can see the status of assignments or grades given. When used well, an open grade book promotes productive conversations between parents/guardians, students, and teachers. Parents should not feel obligated to check their child’s grade status frequently as most students are better off with autonomy and the understanding that they hold responsibility for their academic achievement. Students are expected to use Canvas daily as they complete homework and keep track of assessments.
*Please note that current grades give us only a small snapshot of a student’s performance and do not reflect their overall progress or final grade.
Canvas Tip: The default settings for Canvas Notifications can be overwhelming and unneeded. We recommend that you turn down or turn off the notifications and check in whenever you like through the App or web.
How to Adjust Canvas Notification Settings

Bike Team: States: Glenwood Springs (Day 2/2)
2023-10-22

Bike Team: States: Glenwood Springs (Day 1/2)
2023-10-21

Boys Soccer: Ridgway @ CRMS
2023-10-21
3:00 p.m.

Admission Open House
2023-10-20 09:30 - 11:30
Fall Open House
We welcome you to join us on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for an overview presentation of Colorado Rocky Mountain School’s programs and admission process by Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment, as well as campus tours with our student ambassadors. Please register here. We hope to see you there!

XC Team: Regionals TBD
2023-10-20

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Roaring Fork
2023-10-20
6:00 p.m.

Harvest Dinner: Formal
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:30

Oystermeister: Bike
2023-10-18 16:30 - 17:15
Wednesday, October 18, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
What is Oystermeister? Seven times each school year, students and faculty come together for a school-wide, fun-for-all athletic event. Students pay an entry fee of $1 each to participate and all funds raised support student clubs. Regardless of ability, we invite the entire CRMS community to join in – and don’t forget your school spirit, costume, and friendly competition!
The 7 events are:

Open water pond swim and party
Campus course cycling time trial
2.5-mile trail run on Tick Ridge
Rock climbing – bouldering in the CRMS Gym
5K Nordic ski (skate or classic) at Spring Gulch
Alpine downhill at the Snowmass Ski Area NASTAR course
Kayaking race starting at River Valley Ranch and ending at CRMS

To read more about the CRMS Oystermeiser tradition, visit the CRMS blog.

Admission Virtual Information Session
2023-10-17 17:30 - 18:30
How to apply: Admission & Tuition Assistance Application Process at CRMS
Join Molly Dorais, Director of Enrollment & Tuition Assistance, for a presentation of Colorado Rocky Mountain School’s admission and tuition assistance application process.
Our Virtual Information Sessions are held via zoom. Click here to watch the webinar.

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Aspen
2023-10-17
5:00 p.m.

SSAT
2023-10-14
The SSAT is a virtually unspeeded assessment, meaning that most students have adequate time to consider each question. Students in grades 8 -11 are assessed on their verbal, math, and reading skills. A non-scored writing sample is also included to assess writing ability. The SSAT often concludes with an experimental section that isn’t scored or reported but is essential to validating future questions. Learn more and register at https://www.ssat.org/about/about-the-ssat
CRMS is test-optional for the 2023-24 admission cycle.

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Caprock
2023-10-13
4:00 p.m.

Virtual Event: 11th Grade Parent College Counseling Night
2023-10-10 18:30 - 19:30
Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling, will host discussions of the college process for parents on zoom while allowing plenty of time for questions and answers. Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns with questions.
11th Grade Parent Zoom: Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. MT.
Please register in advance.

PSAT - Required for 9th, 10th & 11th-Grade Students
2023-10-10
The PSAT test is required for all 9th-11th grade students.
The PSAT for 11th grade students is the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test.
10th and 11th grade students will take the PSAT in the morning on Tuesday, October 10th. 9th grade students will take the PSAT test after lunch on Tuesday, October 10th.
The College Board’s PSAT provides you, your child, and the school with information on how well students are reaching benchmarks for college readiness. PSAT scores are a good indicator of how students will perform on the SAT. PSAT data is also helpful to the school as we align our academic curriculum with College Board benchmarks. Overall, CRMS students outperform the national averages in demonstrating growth over time on College Board assessments.
*PSAT test scores are not reported to colleges.
*When score reports are posted in December, we strongly encourage students to link their College Board account with Khan Academy so they can make use of this robust study tool.
If you have any questions or a conflict, please contact Nancy Draina, Academic Dean.

Wellness Days
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-10
Annually, Wellness Days provides a shift in our academic schedule to provide the necessary space for us to address topics essential to students’ overall well-being. This year’s seminars include healthy relationships and consent, mental health, and substance use education with Soundcheck Prevention Network. CRMS has provided quality education around substance use and abuse through professional substance use educators for the past 20 years. Read more about Soundcheck’s services here.
Spoken word educator, Meta Sarmiento, will also be conducting imagery workshops on joy and happiness.
In addition to these seminars, there will be Advisor Group lunches, “Quad Games” and additional Soundcheck programming in the evening, and Tuesday Night Bouldering. 12th-grade students not on college visits will participate in a relaxing hike off-campus.
The special schedule for Wellness Days is posted in Canvas.
Please contact Nancy Draina, Academic Dean, or Ashley Smith, Director of Counseling, with any questions.

Bike Team: Race #4: Eagle
2023-10-08

College Visit Days for Seniors
2023-10-08 - 2023-10-10

XC Team: Aspen
2023-10-07

Boys Soccer: Telluride @ CRMS
2023-10-07
1:00 p.m.

SAT Primary for Seniors
2023-10-07

Closed Evening for 12th-Grade SAT Participants
2023-10-06
Friday, October 6th is a closed evening for 12th-grade students who are taking the SAT test on Saturday, October 7th. No overnight sign-outs.

Fall Trip
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-06
Students will receive more information and register for their Fall Trip choices in September. All students in level 1 actives (rock climbing, mountain biking, and kayaking) will automatically be placed on a level 1 trip.
Please read about the sign-up process and find the list of 2023 Fall Trips here.
Please contact Renée Thibodeaux, Outdoor Program Director, with any questions.

Colorado Western Slope College Fair
2023-10-01
Sunday, October 1, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Aspen School District Campus
Required for 11th and 12th-grade students
Highly recommended for 10th-grade students.
Transportation: Boarding students will be provided with bus transportation; day students must get to the fair on their own. Students may take public transport back to CRMS if they have communicated with their teacher/driver.
Meet college and university admissions officers from 250+ schools, and choose from 30+ interactive workshop sessions and college planning resources. Workshops for families too!
Find times and all fair information here.
Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns, Director of College Counseling, with questions.

XC Team: Crested Butte (Day 2/2)
2023-09-30

Fall Trip Prep
2023-09-30

XC Team: Crested Butte (Day 1/2)
2023-09-29

Picture Day
2023-09-27
School Picture Day
Details coming soon…

Boys Soccer: Aspen @ CRMS
2023-09-26
2:00 p.m.
