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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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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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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE 1821 Sunset Drive Bettendorf, IA 52722
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Dear Rivermont Community,
Rivermont Collegiate is both proud and excited to announce
an historic alumni donation to fund a new merit scholarship program at the
School. The major gift comes from the late Janet Gezel, a 1944 alumna of
St. Katharine's. Estate funds totaling nearly one million dollars will
support promising students in meeting their academic and professional
goals. Rivermont is honored to receive this impressive donation, which
will provide a significant boost to the financial assistance programs already available
at the School. This gift and previous
gifts from alumni, family, and friends reflect confidence in the School's goals
of providing a quality college preparatory education to the students of the
greater Quad Cities.
Janet Gezel's gift was specified to be used towards the
School's endowment, with a portion funding two (2) merit scholarships every
academic year. Each scholarship will cover half of the yearly tuition and
fees at Rivermont, with one being awarded to a student in grades 4-7 and the
other to a student in grades 8-12. These scholarships will be based on
academic merit alone, rewarding the brightest, most talented students.
About 35% of Rivermont students currently receive tuition
assistance, including need-based financial assistance, memorial scholarships,
sibling discounts and reciprocal agreements with other local educational
institutions. Opportunities for tuition assistance ensure that Rivermont
remains proudly committed to ethnic, socio-economic, and religious diversity.
As in the majority of independent schools, gifts from alumni, friends, parents,
grandparents, and the community fill the gap between tuition and the actual
cost of a Rivermont education. Donors provide the vital resources to
effectively deliver our mission - excellent academic, athletic, and artistic
programs, talented and dedicated faculty, and quality facilities.
Rivermont is grateful to all past, present, and future donors, who help provide
the excellence for which we are known.
During her time at St. Katharine's, Janet was a member of
the Student Council, Glee Club, and Special Choir, and she played the part of
Monsieur Diafoirus in the senior play, The Imaginary Invalid. She
also served as Class Vice-President and was noted in her senior class yearbook
to always be remembered for her cheerfulness. Janet attended Sterling High School
in Sterling, IL before transferring to St. Katharine's in
1942. Following graduation, Janet attended Lindenwood
College (now Lindenwood
University) in St. Charles, MO.
She worked at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory from 1947
until her retirement in 1991. In retirement she enjoyed reading and
socializing with friends. Janet passed at her home in Silver Spring, MD
on February 16th, 2009.
Janet's gift is a heartwarming reminder of our alumni's appreciation
for the outstanding academic background and close personal relationships they
developed at the School. Alumni
donations and support are the foundation of the school's efforts to increase
educational opportunities for talented students across the Quad Cities.
Rivermont has been
fortunate over the years to have the generous support of its alumni, current
families, and friends. The spirit of
contributing to the School is particularly important in today's challenging economic
environment. This support is essential
for the School to continue developing the intellect, character, and creativity
of generations of students to come. Janet's
gift along with other significant gifts is particularly gratifying as the School
celebrates its 125th anniversary. Donations large and small help set
the stage to ensure another 125 years of academic excellence.
Rick St. Laurent, Headmaster
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Winter Break - February 15-19
Classes resume Monday, February 22
Have a great break!
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Stay Healthy - H1N1 Info
Prevent the spread of the virus - Stay home if you are ill.
Some helpful links to keep Rivermont and your family healthy!
Scott County Health Department
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Willkommen
Teaching assistant joins Rivermont
We are delighted to welcome Susanne Konig,
an exchange teacher from Germany, who will be with us through
March. Susanne will work with students in Lower and Middle School math classes and we hope to have her teach classes about German culture and a few German phrases. She has already integrated herself into Rivermont life.
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KUDOS
Students, Parents, and Staff doing great things!
Tasty Tuesday
Thank you
for coordinating an AWESOME Pancake Tuesday!!! Parents' Council would
like to recognize the following volunteers:
Dara
Wegman-Geedey
Sarah McDowell
Beth Heaney
Bettina
Bolger
Kathy
Brindle
Sameera
Qureshy
Gillian Lederman
Matt
Schroeder
Tom Heaney
Penny Hamby
Bravo!
Congratulations to fourth grader Sophia Xiao for placing third in the Elementary Division of the 26th Annual Baroque Piano Competition in December. The competition was hosted by the Federated Music Teachers Association of the Quad Cities and comprised of three divisions, Elementary (grades 2-6), Intermediate (grades 7-9) and Senior (grades 10-12).
Invent Iowa Regional Invention Convention
Congratulations to second graders Jozef Porubcin and Will Sharis for being invited to share their inventions on Saturday, February 20 at the Family Museum. Congratulations and Good Luck to our budding Thomas Edisons!
Iowa State Science & Technology Fair
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Rivermont in Ames, Iowa on March 26 & 27. Congratulations and Good Luck to our resident scientists!
Grade 6
Katherine Beltz
Brandon Eckhardt
Hannah Hansen
Neha Haque
Marta Storl-Desmond
Grade 8
Abhishek Gowda
Summer Lawrence
Shravya Pothula
High School
Pavane Gorrepati
Meghana Pagadala
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新年快樂 xin nian kuai le (Happy New Year)
Year of the Tiger (What about the Imps?)
Wednesday students, faculty, and staff gathered around the Mansion Circle to enjoy a triple firecracker display to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Upper School Chinese language students prepared hong bao (red envelope) with instructor Bonnie Campbell to distribute to everyone.
謝謝 xie xie (thank you) to the Chinese students and Ms. Campbell for hosting a fun celebration! |
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Fifth Grade News
20/20 Project - Go West!
5th graders travel west!!
The 5th grade class is taking an imaginary
wagon train journey from Roanoke, VA to the Mississippi
River. In groups , students had to choose a path to take and then
based on their route, they are completing scenarios. Creative writing and
teamwork skills are being practiced. At the beginning of the journey, a
paper/masking tape wagon was in the room to demonstrate how much room the
settler had to pack for this long journey.
Project 20/20
Thank you to Mrs. Lederman for
sharing her experiences with education in Scotland and France. The
students finished their 20/20 project report about education for all with the
American School in Guatemala last week. Look in upcoming
Headlines for the service project they are developing with the American School to bring used computers from the United
States to Guatemalan schools.
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Tuition Assistance
Rivermont's tuition assistance program is designed to help the School enroll an academically talented and socially and economically diverse student body. The School commits a percentage of its operating budget to need-based tuition assistance along with endowed funds donated to support the School's economic diversity.
Kindergarten through Grade 12 families interested in applying for tuition assistance are directed to the Schools' website where the procedure is outlined and links to the necessary forms can be found. Rivermont enlists the services of School & Student Service by NAIS to calculate a family's estimated contribution to tuition. This calculation and the resources available at Rivermont are then considered by the Tuition Assistance Committee in recommending or denying a grant. Interested families should begin the process immediately as funds are limited.
Feel free to contact Business Manager, Jenny Nicol for additional information. nicol@rvmt.org or (563) 359-1355, ext. 315.
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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 2 for $8, while supplies last
Orders may be left at
the Becherer Hall reception desk.
*Checks payable to Rivermont Collegiate Parents' Council*
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Your gift directly impacts each student!
Thank You for your support
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Around the QC
Activities you might enjoy
Figge Art Museum
Check the Figge website to a schedule of classes
Figge Art Museum
Chinese New Year Celebration
Year of the TigerCo-sponsored by the Quad City Chinese Association, the Quad City Chinese Christian Church, and the U.S.-China People's Friendship Association - Quad City Chapter Saturday, February 20, 2010 LULAC Club, 4224 Ricker Hill, Davenport, IA Activities at 3:30 PM Dinner at 5:00 PM Program 6:00-8:00 PM Adults $10 ($15 at door) Children $5 ($8 at door) For reservations and/or questions contact Susan at s.leuthauser@mchsi.com or voicemail at (563) 332-1576.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES TO HELP HAITIAN RELIEF
AND OTHER COMMUNITY ACTION EFFORTS
The Social Action Committee of Temple Emanuel invites the
community to its Coffee House Café to be held Sunday, February 21 from 4 to
6 P.M. at Temple Emanuel, located at 1115 Mississippi Avenue, in Davenport.
The Café will feature several musical acts including the
elementary students in the "Peace Choir" from the Rock Island School District,
Intermediate Academy; native music performed by Scott Community College students
from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Haiti and the
Dominican Republic; the Imani! Dancers, performing Afro-Modern Dances (Artistic
Director - Dorian Byrd) and Max Lipnick, on his acoustical guitar, a student at
Central High
School in Davenport.
Free flavored coffees, appetizers, and desserts will be
available.
Profits will go to support efforts of the Social Action
Committee, including "Haitian Disaster Relief", Red Cross Training, Kids
Against Hunger, Resettlement of Immigrant Refugees, and other projects providing
for those who live in poverty, hunger, or are homeless.
Suggested donations are $10 for those 13 and over, $5 for
children under 13, or a family rate of $25.
Donations may be made at the door.
A used book and media sale with books, magazines, CD's,
DVD's and VHS tapes will be ongoing during the event. All money raised from the book sale will also
benefit the Haitian Disaster Relief efforts.
For more information call Temple Emanuel
at 563-326-4419.
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Do You Have News?
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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
February
13-21 WINTER BREAK - No Classes
20 BEST
22 Classes resume
23 MS Girls BB vs. Morning Star, 4:30 PM
25 Parents' Council Red Wheel begins
Kindergarten Round-up & Brown Bag Lunch, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
MS Girls BB at Silvis, 4:30 PM
27 Saturday Baseball, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
March
2 Open Tour, 8:30-10:00 AM
No Erasers! - Grade One Information Night, 6:30 PM
4 Young Scholars, 9:00-10:00 AM
College Career Night, 6:00-8:00 PM
5 International FoodFest, 3:30 PM
6 Saturday Baseball, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9 Grade 6 Math Bee
10 Parents' Council Meeting, 5:00 PM
11 Prelude Strings Concert
12 Third Quarter Ends, Early Dismissal, 11:30 AM
Please be sure to check the interactive school calendar on the website for the most up-to-date events and information! Click on the link below.
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