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Mission
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Rivermont Collegiate is dedicated to academic excellence and maximizing the potential of each student through a nurturing, stimulating, and structured environment that advances the individual's intellect, character, and creativity while guiding the student on a path of life-long learning, prepared to engage fully in his or her local, national, and global communities.
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Check out clothing items with the Rivermont crest. Our Preferred School # 900069642
Shop Here!
Sweatshirts, t-shirts, and caps are available from the Parents' Council.
Don't forget to buy your Imp or Tiger t-shirt!
Parents' Council Order Form
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Magazine Drive
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Order or renew your magazine subscriptions online!
School Code: 425008927
Order Today
Go to: Parents
Shop Now
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Where there are no spectators, only participants!
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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE 1821 Sunset Drive Bettendorf, IA 52722
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Dear Rivermont Community,
Though the start of the school year finds many students
reminiscing about lazy summer days of sleeping in and working on their tan, 24
aspiring scientists from throughout Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri
ended the summer of 2009 much more than tan and well-rested! Over 70 high
school students spent their summer working with top scientists at the STARS
(Students and Teachers as Research Scientists) program held at the University of Missouri
- St. Louis. 24
of these students have been acknowledged for their excellence in research. Rivermont is delighted that senior Roshan Babu, son of Dr. Hari and
Shobha Babu of Rock Island,
was among these 24 distinguished students!
STARS pairs students with research mentors from various
universities for six weeks to complete research projects and gain real-world
laboratory experience. Students work with biologists, chemists, computer
scientists, engineers, physicists, and psychologists. Roshan's project, "Pore Forming Activity of
Mutant Forms of Bax: ΔC19Bax
(C62A, C126A)", was reviewed by senior scientists at Pfizer and LMI Aerospace/D3
Technologies and deemed as one of the 24 best, as judged by difficulty and
complexity of research, appropriateness of research methodology, findings,
quality of writing, and overall quality of the research process.
Roshan, who has attended Rivermont since Kindergarten, is
currently researching dental and medical programs at competitive colleges in
virtually every region of the United
States. Congratulations Roshan on this special distinction! We look forward to Roshan's future
contributions to the world of science.
Rick St. Laurent
Headmaster
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125th Anniversary
Celebrating St.Katharine's - St. Katharine's-St. Mark's - Rivermont
It's not everyday that a school can say it has been educating students for 125 years. Our School has touched the lives of thousands of students and their families. Our graduates and former students represent all walks of life and every field of business and academics. Many have distinguished themselves in their field, in their service, in their communities. It is on the shoulders of those who came before us that we are able to achieve the many accomplishments for which our School has  become synonymous.
On September 24th the teachers and students will celebrate our heritage by taking a step back in time. What was school like in the beginning?
Friday, September 25th we will gather as parents, alums, faculty and staff, trustees, and friends to toast the success of the past 125 years and look ahead to the next. Be sure to RSVP. If you need additional invitations, please contact Development Director, Drew Boster boster@rvmt.org
(563) 359-1366, ext. 306.
Celebrate!
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Magazine Drive
Renew your subscriptions with Rivermont!
If you have already ordered your
magazines through our annual fundraiser, thank you for your support. If you
haven't had a chance to support our school yet, you can do so now! Simply visit www.qsp.com, click on "Just Shopping," and enter
our school's code 425008927.
You can order your favorite magazines online, and our school earns 40% of every
sale. In fact, you will receive your magazines 8-10 weeks faster if you order
online! Print your receipt and send it with your child by September
8th, to ensure he or she receives proper
credit.
Thank you for your
support!
Rivermont Collegiate Parents'
Council
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From the Writers' Corner
Some samplings from our Third Graders' river poetry
As I pass the river it always sparkles, except on cloudy
days.
I call this river the Mighty Mississippi.
It starts in Minnesota
and stretches its body to the Atlantic
Ocean.
The shine of the sun makes a sparkle to the beautiful
river
That flows day and night.
Some people think they know what beauty
is,
But they are wrong.
Niki Joshi, '19
To me beauty is not sparkles.
Beauty is the river I see every
day.
Birds and animals call the River home sweet
home.
Every day I see it.
You just can't miss it.
For the wide waters will always be near my
home.
Aisling McDowell, '19
Sparkling, bubbling, always
moving,
Sometimes overflows,
Great home for fish and all different kinds of
wildlife,
Good for painting pictures
of,
My dad's favorite color,
Its contents are vital for
living,
Dolphins play in it,
Wonderfully clean,
Pale blue and very
peaceful.
Gabe Heaney, '19
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SCRIP
Help your School while you shop
The Parents' Council has SCRIP for sale from most of your favorite stores. It is so easy. Purchase SCRIP from the stores you shop often and then use as you would cash. There is no extra cost for you but The Parents' Council receives a percentage that is then used to support the special projects for the studen ts.
Contact Dora Gullickson (563) 505-1241 or doralynne@netexpress.net
Thank you for your
support!
Rivermont Collegiate Parents'
Council
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Family
Pancake Breakfast
Partners in Education continues
The National Honor
Society will be hosting a Family Pancake Breakfast on Friday, September 18, 7:30
- 8:30 AM. Proceeds from this event will be used to support the NHS service
project in Haiti, Partners in Education. Bring
the family for breakfast before work and school!
Pancakes & sausage $2.00
Orange juice .50
Anup & Bradley make pancakes at last year's breakfast.
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Boy Scout Parent Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 17, 6:30 PM
Parents of boys in grades 1-5 interested in joining Boy Scouts are invited to attend a Parent committee meeting, Thursday, September 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. in the Cafeteria in Becherer Hall.
All Parents of boys interested in becoming a Boy Scout should plan to attend this meeting.
Questions? Contact
Mrs. Johnson (359-1366 ext. 335) johnson@rvmt.org
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Lower School StuCo Elections
Demonstrating Lion Leadership
This year we had many candidates run
for a position as a Lower School Student Council Officer. We are proud of the
display of character, creativity, and intellect that was displayed by the
students' posters and speeches. Each student should be commended for taking the
big step to run for office and demonstrate leadership in the classroom and
school. The following students participated in the
election:
3rd grade: Joscalyn
Boyer, Evan Didelot, Patty Hall, Mahum Haque, Nikita Joshi, Aisling McDowell,
Lauren Schroeder
4th grade: Giavanna
Eckhardt, Kenton Fee, Samuel Knupp, Jack Lucas, Rose Moran, Klaus Storl-Desmond,
Sophia Xiao
5th grade: Sam Brindle,
Hema Chimpidi, Madison Ellis, Kaitlyn Mayfield, Piers O'Harrow, Lucas Petre,
Emilia Porubcin, Lexus Robinson, Gabi Schermer, Claire
Wallace
Congratulations to the new 2009-2010
LS Student Council Officers:
President: Lucas
Petre
Vice-President: Jack
Lucas
Secretary: Sophia
Xiao
Treasurer: Claire
Wallace
Color Bearer: Joscalyn
Boyer, Evan Didelot, Patty Hall, Mahum Haque, Nikita Joshi, Aisling McDowell,
Lauren Schroeder
Next week classrooms will elect
class representatives and final results will be printed in next week's
Headlines. Go Lion Pride!
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Anniversary T-Shirts
Special Edition T-shirt Celebrating 125 Years
T-shirts with the combined logos spanning the School's history are available in white with red printing and white with black printing and come in both Youth and Adult sizes. $10 each
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Alumni News
We just heard that . . .
Shravan Chintalapani, '09, attending the University of Miami, "has been going to varsity open gyms as a manager, running drills etc. which is pretty cool, and yesterday Carlos Boozer and Raja Bell were there running with the team and I got to shoot around with them afterwards...so cool!"
Let us know what you are up to!
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American Players Theatre Trip
Saturday, September 26
If you are interested in a fun day of Shakespeare and great food join a group of Rivermont students, parents and staff for an excursion to the American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin. The group will depart from Rivermont at 12:30 PM and return at approx. 9:00 PM.
Reservations are required and box dinners are available for purchase. Contact Gwen Pokora for more details or to make a reservation.
Tickets $19.50 Box Dinner $12.50
King Henry V
By William Shakespeare
Directed by James Bohnen
Prince
Hal, now King Henry V, is on the brink of becoming one of Britain's
greatest leaders. But there are obstacles. Two monarchies rampant with
nationalism, a costly war, the lives of the ordinary people who suffer
it. Work your thoughts and grapple your minds to the decks of fleets
majestical, from England to France and back again.
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Community Opportunities
Activities in the area that might be of interst
Shrine Hospital for Children - Mini-Clinic
October 3, 12:30-4:30 PM
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Moline
The QC area Shriners are offering a "Mini-Clinic" for children ages newborn to 18, who need the services of the Shrine Hospitals for Children. The Mini-Clinic will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1800 7th Avenue, Moline. At that time, the child will be evaluated and the necessary information taken for an appointment with the hospital. All services are at no charge to the family, including transportation.
Questions to Allan Kluever (563) 285-4772 or Carl Van Keuren (563) 355-2902.
Global Gathering Germany
Introduction to German for K-3
Saturday, September 5, 10-11 AM
Bettendorf Public Library
This event is part of Global Gathering Germany, a two-month celebration of German culture and heritage, sponsored by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.
Sign up by calling the Library at 563-344-4175 or click on the link below.
Chess!
Prince of Peace School is offering 4 chess tournaments
during the 2009-10 school year for interested local students in grades K-12.
Tournaments will be held on the following Saturdays: Sept. 26, Dec. 5, Feb. 13,
and April 24. Tournaments will be held at Prince of Peace School, located at
312 South Fourth
St. in Clinton. Late registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
and matches begin at 9:00 a.m. Trophies will be awarded between 1:00-3:00 p.m.
as age groups finish. Tournaments will be round-robin style, with students
playing all players at their age-group table. Winners in each age group receive
trophies! Snacks, pop, and a pizza lunch will be sold. Registration is $5 per
Saturday. For more information and registration forms, visit the link below.
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Do You Have News?
Include activities and news in HEADlines
Submit items to be considered for inclusion in HEADlines by Wednesday noon.
marietta@rvmt.org
burrell@rvmt.org
stlaurent@rvmt.org
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Upcoming Events
September
7 Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
8 International Cooking Class, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
9 Parents' Council Meeting, 8:30 AM
12 Saturday Volleyball, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
18 NHS Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-8:30 AM in the Cafeteria
Fall Mini Imp-Tiger Day, 2:00-3:30 PM
19 Saturday Volleyball, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
22-23 School Pictures - Dress sharp today. Business attire!
24 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! 125 Years Young
Young Scholars, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
25 125th Anniversary Celebration, 6:00 PM - RSVP today!
26 Saturday Volleyball, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
American Players Theatre Trip
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