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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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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,
Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22nd from
3:00-8:00 P.M. and Friday, October
23rd from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
A conference registration book -arranged alphabetically- is located at
the reception desk in Becherer Hall. Please stop in anytime before Thursday,
Oct. 22nd and register to visit with the teachers you would like to
see. Then, on the conference days,
teachers will be in their classrooms and will expect you at the times you
listed in the registration book.
Conferences provide important occasions to review student
progress and to set plans for improvement.
Thus, we feel it is essential that in grades 4-12 the student attend all
conferences with the parent. Please take
advantage of this opportunity to partner with the faculty for the benefit of
your child. We look forward to meeting
with you and working together toward excellence.
Rick St. Laurent
Headmaster
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Early Dismissal Day Supervision Services
Early Dismissal & Conference Days - 2009-10
October 9 and 22, 2009, and March
12 and 25, 2010
Early School Lunch , Afternoon Adventures, and the PS-12
After School Care and Homework Club occur only on full school days. When
classes are dismissed at 11:30 AM, the school day ends and these programs are not
available. However, the following alternate services will be offered:
11:30-12:30 PS-12
Lunch and Student Supervision $8.00
11:30-12:30 K-12
Supervision (bring your own lunch) $5.80
12:30-6:00 PS-12
Student Supervision
$5.80 per hour
Conference Days: October 22 or 23, 2009 and March 25 or
26, 2010
PS-3 Student Supervision will
be available as a free service during your scheduled Parent/Teacher
Conference times on October 22, or 23, 2009, and March 25 or 26,
2010.
Please notify the school if you are interested in the above-mentioned services. There are sign up sheets near the
Conference Sign Up book in Becherer Hall or you may contact Tammi Burrell by email burrell@rvmt.org
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Genesis Free K-5 Flu Vaccine Clinic
Special grant to immunize all elementary school children
There is still time to return your child's permission
for Genesis VNA Free Flu Vaccine inolculations for students in grades K-5.
Rivermont Collegiate was notified this week that the clinic will not be on
campus until in late October.
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Student Food Drive
Students helping the Quad Cities
The Student
Food Drive has started! This year, the FoodBank needs
our help more than ever. Last year we raised about 11,000 lbs of food thanks to
your generosity and the hard work of Rivermont students. You can drop off
canned food from now until Wednesday November 4th. The food that is most
needed is canned vegetables and fruits, juice, tuna and canned meats, pork and
beans, stews. The FoodBank will not accept perishable items, pet food, bulk
items, soda, or clothes.
Rivermont students have planned several fundraising activities this year. These include Wild Wednesdays, Lock In (Oct.
9th), CAN Carnival (Oct. 9th) ,CAN Art (November 2-5), and
Mr. Rivermont. We are thinking of adding more activities if we
CAN.
To help with the Food Drive, the faculty and staff have
once again agreed to put on a Variety Show if the students raise at least 2,000 lbs by
October 13. Last year, the faculty and staff put on a wonderful show for
everyone. We are anxious to have it again.
Your help is deeply appreciated.
The Student
Food Drive Committee
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| Fall BookFair
Destination Reading - One For Books
Help Rivermont make a difference in our community by helping to make
Scholastic's One for Books program a success. Every dollar we raise stays at Rivermont and is used to purchase books for our library. The more we
raise, the more we help a worthwhile national charity like Toys for Tots
make a difference for those less fortunate. Last year we raised over
$1,800. This year we hope to raise even more. Happy Joe's has again sponsored
this program and together we can make a difference. One for Books runs October
1st - 23rd.
Mark your calendars. It's almost here. Rivermont's fall Scholastic Book
Fair is October 20th - 23rd in Becherer Hall. Please volunteer to work the
fair. We are only having one book fair this year, so let's make this the best
fair ever. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Lynn McLaughlin, or
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Apples, Apples, Apples
Early School students are
finishing a unit about apples and signs of fall. Apples are a part of several
math activities. PreSchool youngsters counted apples and sorted apples based on
color and shape criteria. After identifying favorite apples Junior
Kindergarten students created a graph of the data. They also graphed types of
apples found in our houses. Everyone enjoyed picking apples at Stone's Apple
orchard on Monday but the best part of the unit was eating apples. Tasting
varieties of apples made youngsters pucker but was fun as was cooking apple pies
and apple muffins. Seventh grade reading buddies helped junior k students make
apple burritos. Yum!
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NAIS Challenge 20/20
Fifth Grade Selected Again This Year
NAIS Challenge 20/20 is based on Jean Francois Rischard's book High Noon: 20 Global Problems, 20 Years to Solve Them. In the book, he articulates 20 global problems that must be resolved in the next 20 years.
The NAIS Challenge 20/20 program brings together schools in the United
States with schools in other countries. Together, they identify local
solutions to a global problem.
Technological advances and increased mobility and networking have led
to an increasingly interdependent world. Schools have the opportunity
to educate students to become leaders in this interconnected world.
NAIS's Challenge 20/20 program provides an opportunity for schools -
public and private, elementary and secondary - to develop globally
based, experiential curricula and to build educational partnerships
with schools around the world. Challenge 20/20 students form authentic
bonds with students from across the globe. They learn first-hand about
cross-cultural communication. Together, the teams tackle a real problem.
Rivermont's Fifth Grade has been selected to participate in this global education opportunity. This is the third time Rivermont has been selected. This year, Leigh Ann Schroeder and her students will work with the American School of Guatemala in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and Glenville
Elementary
School in Glenville, WV to tackle the 20/20 Problem - Education for all. Congratulations and Good Luck to our Fifth Graders!
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Boy Scout Meeting
Friday, October 9, 7:45 AM - Cafeteria
Boys in grades 1-5 interested in joining Boy Scouts and current Boy Scout members are invited to attend a free Boy Scout continental breakfast at 7:45 A.M. in Becherer Hall Cafeteria.
Donuts, fruit, juice and coffee will be available.
Join us for crafts and food!
Boy Scouts..please wear your uniforms.
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From the Admissions Office:
Welcome to our new families
The Admission Office continues to be
busy with new families visiting the campus! We are pleased to welcome 29 new
students to our Rivermont family this year. Four of our Lower School
classes are at capacity and we have the highest number of returning students in 10 years!
My sincere thanks to all
of you who refer families to Rivermont. We are a school to be proud of and
remain the premier private, independent, PS- 12th grade, college prep
school in the Quad Cities. The most important decision a family will make is the
education of their child...thank you!
My best,
Cindy Murray
Director of Admissions
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Weekend INstitute for Gifted Students (WINGS)
Belin-Blank Center program
The Belin-Blank Center is
pleased to announce the Spring 2009 Weekend
INstitute for Gifted Students (WINGS) program of
classes.
WINGS classes are designed for talented 3rd
through 8th graders. Invited students are those who: (1)
have participated in BESTS,
(2) are a part of a gifted and talented program, or (3) have a unique interest
or ability in a particular subject area.
Class
content is both invigorating and challenging. Experiences are designed to
stimulate the interest and curiosity of bright students. There are no formal
qualifications required to participate in WINGS. However, students
should be highly motivated to attend, and they should be prepared for
fast-paced, challenging work.
Classes
will be held on The University of Iowa campus. Sessions occur from 1:30 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $65 for a
three-hour class. Financial aid is available to those who participate in
the free-or-reduced lunch program at school. Financial aid covers nearly
one-half the cost of a class ($30 per class).
On-line
registration is open now.
To register go to the web site
for on-line registration for WINGS
and follow the instructions:
WINGS Registration
If you need a paper registration form, call Bridget
Pauley at 1-800-336-6463.
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Campus Beautification Day
Keeping a beautiful campus beautiful
Friday, October 9 students and faculty will be working outside. We will be collecting twigs, branches, and apples, weeding flower beds, and planting hundreds of daffodil bulbs that have been donated to the School.
If students can come to school that day dress to work outside with gloves that would be most appreciated! If parents would care to join us we will be happy to put you to work.
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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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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.
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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
October
2 Jump Rope for Heart
3 Saturday Volleyball, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
6 Admission Office Open Tour, 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Grade 10 - PLAN Test, 8:30 AM
Early School Octoberfest, 5-7 PM
7-8 Student Food Drive - Poverty Diet
9 Early Dismissal, 11:30 AM
First Quarter Ends
Campus Beautification Day
10 Saturday Volleyball, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
JW Bettendorf Birthday
14 Grade 11 - PSAT, 8:30 AM
Parents' Council Meeting, 5:00 PM
17 Saturday Volleyball, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
20-23 BOOKFAIR
22 Early Dismissal, 11:30 AM
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3-8 PM
23 No Classes
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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