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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,
With deepest sadness,
Rivermont Collegiate mourns the passing of beloved alumna Mary Waterman
Gildehaus ('65) on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Mary's vibrant and exuberant
spirit brought laughter and joy to all those fortunate enough to know her
during her years at St. Kits. Mary, or "Win Win," was known for her infectious
enthusiasm and love for Tigers as well as her outgoing membership in School
activities.
Mary's love and dedication to
the School continued far beyond her years as a student, for she was a long-standing
member of Parents' Council, the Board of Trustees, and an ardent supporter of
Schoo l events and projects for over forty years.
Teachers and students alike
knew Mary on a personal level, because of her gift for making every person feel
special and important, no matter their age. Often, as Mary walked up the main
staircase to attend a Board meeting, she would stop in each classroom to greet
teachers with her warm smile and easy laughter.
During her years at the
School in the role of parent, Mary was known as the "go-to" person because
whenever something was needed, she was there. Whether it be driving the
students for a field trip, staying up all night to bake cookies for a party, or
cooking a delicious meal for the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon,
Mary's generous and caring spirit was there.
Students and faculty remember
Mary as our Garden Master. For several days every spring and fall, Mary would
arrive on campus in her bib overalls with her tools and garden gloves to tend
her beloved plants. Students fondly remember her wheelbarrow as Mary took loads
of giggling youngsters around the circle for rides. Recess had to be lengthened
on "Mary days" so everyone could have a turn.
As student, parent, trustee,
friend - Mary taught us that one person truly does make a difference.
Rick St. Laurent, Headmaster
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Parents' Council
Thanks for you support!
Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day was a great success! A big thank you
goes out to all the parents who provided a wonderful assortment of home made
goodies. Because of your help and generosity, your child's grandparent and
special friend was able to see the school and enjoy being with your child on
this special day. Sally Foster Sales Go to www.sallyfoster.comEnter Rivermont Account # 911062Your order will be mailed directly to you 3-4 weeks after placing your order! Thank you for supporting the Parents' Council!
"SHARING
OUR BEST"
THE RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE FAMILY COOKBOOK
A Collection of Recipes by Rivermont
Collegiate Parents' Council
Published in
2002
Includes Brief
History of Rivermont Collegiate
Fabulous
Recipes Submitted by Parents, Faculty and Friends
Great Gift
Idea
Quantity
Limited
$5 per book or
4 for $15, while supplies last
Orders may be left at the Becherer Hall reception desk.
*Checks payable to Rivermont Collegiate Parents' Council*
 Looking for holiday gift ideas?
Parents' Council has lots of Rivermont Wear in stock
now!
SCRIP is another great holiday
shopping opportunity!
Order forms for both are available on the sidebar of HEADlines,
at the entrances to the Mansion and Becherer Hall, as well as with Ms. Burrell and
Mrs. Marietta!
Any questions, contact Kathy Brindle
at (563) 505-0409.
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H1N1 Reminder
Prevent the spread of the virus - Stay home if you are ill.
We continue to be vigilant at School trying to mitigate the spread of H1N1 in our community. We currently have the lowest absence due to flu rate in Scott County. We believe this is due to both healthy habits at school combined with sick students staying home.
We anticipate notification from the Health Department concerning immunization for all students. Parents and guardians will be contacted by email as soon as we receive word.
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Saturday Basketball
Two age groups - Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-5
Saturday Basketball is happening in the Rivermont gym!
Coach
Shannon Warlop has organized the
Saturday basketball program for students in grades
1-5.
The program will meet on Saturdays:
Dec. 5, 12
Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30
Feb.
6
The times for the program will be:
9:00-10:00 a.m. for Grades 1-3 and 10:00-11:00 a.m. for Grades
4-5.
Cost: $10 per day or $75 for all dates
(only $50 for Rivermont students/friends)
You can register and make your payment
on any Saturday the program meets.
Call Ed Knupp at (563) 359-1366 x316 or knupp@rvmt.org with any
questions about the Saturday sports programs.
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SCRIP
A great way to give to friends and the School
It's that time of year...the holidays are upon us...and what better way to spread the cheer...than to buy SCRIP to give to those far and near...all while giving back to Rivermont! There are so many great vendors to choose from (visit www.glscrip.com for a full list)!!
Choose from a variety of restaurants, stores, hotels, etc! Order forms can also be found in Becherer Hall, the Mansion, on the left sidebar of HEADlines, and on the Rivermont website under the Parents tab! To ensure delivery before break...orders should be turned in by Wednesday December 9th to the SCRIP mailbox in the Mansion!!! Thanks for your support and Happy Holiday s!!!
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U.S. Cellular is offering $1,000,000 to
schools across the country!
Calling all Alumni, students, parents, friends and
supporters!
Through the
"Calling All Communities" program, you can help determine which 10 schools
across the country will receive $100,000 each. Rivermont Collegiate is
eligible to win, but we need your help! Between now and January 15th,
school supporters (that's you!) can go to any U.S. Cellular store to vote for
the school of their choice (Rivermont!). The 10 schools with the most nominations
will be selected to receive $100,000 each. Think of all the
Intellect, Character, and Creativity that can be fueled with an extra $100,000!
We invite
you, your family, your friends, and anyone you can think of to visit your
nearest U.S.
Cellular store and nominate Rivermont Collegiate!
Thank you
for your support!
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Hats off to you!
Hats provide gifts for seniors
LS
Student Council would like to thank the Rivermont community for your support in
our fundraiser this week. Many students
cleaned out their piggy banks, donated extra change in their pockets, or gave
up allowances to give donations for Wear
a Hat to School Day on Wednesday, December 2nd. Because of your generosity, we provided gifts
and food gift certificates for four special senior citizens in the Quad
Cities. The LS StuCo shopped for these seniors
on Friday, December 4th. We
tip our hats to you in gratitude!
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More Cultural Learning Experiences in the Third
Grade
The 3rd grade class continues to have
exciting cultural experiences. Recently the families of Patty Hall, Aditya
Shah, and Aisling McDowell came  to talk to the class. Patty has a varied
background from several countries. Her Grandmother told us about her German,
Russian, Irish, and African heritage. She brought bowls of grapes and cheese
because her ancestors had a dairy that used to be where the city of Davenport is now. Aditya's
mother wore a costume from India. She brought chocolate ladoo,
cookies, and grapes for the students to enjoy. She talked about living in
I ndia. Aditya taught the other
students how do to the Diwali dance. Aisling's father brought in a huge sword,
an Irish drum, and a St. Brigit's Cross to show to the class, and some delicious
soda bread and apple cider for the students to enjoy. The class also listened
to Irish music and looked at pictures of places in Ireland. The 3rd grade
students are looking forward to having other families come in and share more
cultural experiences.
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Mansion Open House
Parents, Student, Friends, and Alumni
Come visit one of Bettendorf's historic treasures. The Joseph Bettendorf Mansion has been decorated for the holidays and is open for visitors. Home of Rivermont Collegiate, the main rooms of the mansion retain many of the distinctive, hand-crafted features that made this home a jewel. Tour guides will be on hand to share information on the main rooms and to offer tours of the mansion.
Saturday, December 12
4:00 - 7:00 PM
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Community Happenings
Activities in the QC
Augustana College Presents Holiday
Planetarium Show
The John Deere Planetarium at
Augustana College will be presenting its annual holiday program on December 5
through 17, 2009. The planetarium show "Season of Light" will be offered
weekday evenings at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission is free, but reservations are
requested and the program is not recommended for children ages seven and
under. The John Deere Planetarium is
located at 820 38th Street, Rock Island.
In addition, Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum, just adjacent to the planetarium,
will be open for visitors weeknights from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday and
Sunday afternoons 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. More information on these and other feature
programs at Augustana's John Deere Planetarium is available via the World Wide
Web at helios.augustana.edu/astronomy.
For
reservations (recommended) call 309/794-7327 or 309/794-7318 during weekday
business hours. Doors will open 15
minutes before each program. Late-comers
will not be admitted.
December 5 & 6, 2009
Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh
A musical, dance and drama production depicting the journey of the five magi and their quest to find the One prophesied for centuries in the Scripture.
Capitol Theatre Davenport
December 5 - 7:00 PM
December 6 - 5:30 PM
Adults $10, students & seniors $5
Written by Rivermont parent Marvin Roebuck and Produced and Directed by Rivermont parent Karen Roebuck.
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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
December
1 Open Tour, 8:30 - 10:00 AM
MS Boys Basketball vs. Morning Star, 4:30 PM
Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Central JV, 7:00 PM
3 MS Boys Basketball at Trinity, 4:30 PM
5 Saturday Basketball, 9AM - 12 PM
7 MS Boys Basketball v Our Lady, 4:30 PM
8 Varsity Boys Basketball at Scattergood, 6:30 PM
10 Winter Concert, 7:00 PM
11 MS Boys Basketball v Trinity, 4:30 PM
12 Saturday Basketball, 9AM - 12 PM
Mansion Holiday Open House - Alumni & Friends, 4:00-7:00 PM
16-18 Upper School Exams
16 Early School Winter Program , 10:45 AM
18 Second Quarter Ends
19 - 1/3 Holiday Break
January 2010
4 Classes resume - Happy New Year!
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