Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Wellness Days
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-08

PSAT - Required for 9th, 10th & 11th-Grade Students
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-08
The PSAT test is required for all 9th-11th grade students.
The PSAT for 11th grade students is the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test.
Review the October 7 – 11 Special Schedule for PSAT Testing and Wellness Days for testing times.
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.

XC Running: Rifle XC Invitational
2024-10-08
Rifle Creek Golf
Rifle, CO

Boys Soccer: Grand Valley @ CRMS
2024-10-08
4:00 p.m. Varsity
6:00 p.m. JV

Harvest Dinner: Formal
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver)

Virtual Event: 9th/10th Grade Parent College Counseling Night
2024-10-08 18:30 - 19:30
Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. MT.
Please register in advance.
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.

Academic Check
2024-10-09
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 first academic check is Wednesday, October 9th.
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

Boys Soccer: Moffat @ CRMS
2024-10-10

Virtual Event: College Financial Aid
2024-10-14 18:30 - 19:30
Monday, October 14th at 6:30 p.m. MT.
Please register in advance.
CRMS College Counselor Betsy Bingham-Johns will share insight on planning and preparing for financial aid for your college student. Please contact Betsy Bingham-Johns with questions.

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Caprock
2024-10-15

Family Weekend
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-19
RSVP for Family Weekend
Family Weekend is an annual event that brings family members to campus. The purpose of the weekend is to give students and their families an opportunity to be together in the school community and to meet with teachers and advisors, visit classes and Student-Led Conferences, listen to speakers on parenting and college counseling topics, and participate in the life of the school.
Highlighting the weekend is the CRMS Coffee House (the student talent show) as well as other fun fall programming.
This year, published author and college admissions expert, Becky Munsterer Sabky, will join the program, and we have re-envisioned the weekend to allow families to spend more time with their student and take full advantage of the CRMS experience.
View the 2024 Family Weekend Schedule

Bike Team: State Championships in Glenwood Springs
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20
CMC Spring Valley campus

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Aspen
2024-10-22

Boys Soccer: CRMS @ Roaring Fork
2024-10-25

ACT: Optional
2024-10-26

Academic Check
2024-10-31
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 Wednesday, October 31st.
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

Last Day to Drop Academic Classes
2024-11-01

Fantastic Fun Friday: Humans vs. Zombies (Closed Evening)
2024-11-01
Fantastic Fun Friday: Humans vs. Zombies
Closed Evening

Big events are more fun when more people participate, so this is a closed evening for boarding students and an opportunity for day students to spend a night in the dorms for a fantastic and fun Friday!

SAT: Optional
2024-11-02

XC Running: State Championships
2024-11-02
Norris Penrose Event Center
Colorado Springs, CO

Climb Team (Optional): Eagle
2024-11-03
Eagle Climbing + Fitness
700 Chambers Ave, Unit 7
Eagle, CO 81631

Climb Team: Grand Junction
2024-11-09
Grip Bouldering
716 Scarlet St
Grand Junction, CO

Oystermeister: Run
2024-11-13 16:30 - 17:30
Wednesday, November 13, 4:30 – 5:30 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.

Climb Team: Grand Junction
2024-11-16
Grand Valley Climbing Gym
611 25 Road
Grand Junction, CO

End of Trimester 1
2024-11-22
Students free to depart at 4:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-23 - 2024-12-01
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – Travel Day
Sunday, December 1, 2024 – Travel Day
Monday, December 2, 2024 – Classes Resume
Friday, November 22nd, is a full day of classes. Parents may pick up their students after 4:00 p.m. CRMS will arrange for Colorado Transportation Services (CTS) for those students traveling to/from Denver International Airport on Saturday, November 23, and returning on Sunday, December 1.
Travel itineraries are due to Debbi Fadli Front Desk Project/Attendance Manager, by November 1, 2024.

Travel Day - Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-23, 2024-12-01

Classes Resume - Trimester 2 Begins
2024-12-02

Formal Dinner: Art Show & Winter Band Concert
2024-12-04 17:30 - 20:00
5:30 p.m. Visual Arts Show
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Band Concert
