Dear Rivermont Community,

On the eve of the 9th anniversary of what has come to be known as 9/11 it is important for us to pause as a school community and remember.  Remember the ideals upon which this country is founded.  Remember the beauty and strength of the tapestry of color, tradition, and diversity we have woven.  Remember that civilization compels us to aspire to high ideals and not respond to our baser instincts.  Remember that we are not only guided by the rights we all enjoy but by the mandate to always do what is right!
 
The tragedy of 9/11 showed us that we are strong, connected, and civilized.  In the wake of that tragedy, many responded with their best selves. We witnessed countless examples of selflessness and interdependence in response to some exceptionally selfish and cowardly acts.
 
The more difficult the challenge and the circumstances the more essential it is that we rely on our ideals and values and not slip into fear, blame, and intolerance.  Honest, authentic dialogue in an atmosphere of mutual respect will help guide us through the difficult questions.  Books are for reading, not for burning.  Sacred texts are for reverence, not desecration. These are ideals worth preserving and cherishing.
 
Let us remember our most cherished and essential ideals and preserve them, even when others do not.


Rick St. Laurent
Headmaster

 

 

Join the fun on Monday, September 20, 2010, when Rivermont will host our first ever Golf Outing!

This will be a great opportunity to share the Rivermont spirit with your colleagues, neighbors, and friends while enjoying the Crow Valley Golf Club course.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. 

If you don't play, come join the party afterwards!
 
If you are interested in playing golf, attending the after party, or taking advantage of one or more of the sponsorship opportunities, please contact Drew Boster at 563-359-1366 ext. 306 or boster@rvmt.org to discuss your sponsorship options and any questions you may have.
   
Thanks to our current sponsors:

 

Now that is some cabbage!
Fourth grader Gabe Heaney has been selected as the class winner for last year's Third Grade Cabbage Contest.  Gabe's cabbage is now entered in the state competition. 
The stats:
Total Width - 38"
Width of Head - 13"
Height of Plant - 16"
Weight of Head - 12.22 lbs
Current status of cabbage: Sauerkraut

 

For the first time, all students from PreSchool through Grade 12 participated in OLE Day. A new tradition begins!

 

 

Today is the final day of the Magazine Drive!

You can still help the Parents' Council because any magazine subscriptions you make through QSP will return 40% to the Parents' Council anytime this year!
 
Please save your magazine subscription renewals for QSP.   It is only when you renew directly through our program that our school receives 40% profit from your order. 
 
You can support us today, you can shop on-line!

It's easy
visit www.qsp.com
click on 'Shop Now'
enter school code #: 425008927 and make your selections.   It's that simple!

Simply click on the link below to buy or renew your magazine subscriptions at up to 85% off newsstand prices. It's fast and your child will receive full credit for your selections. 40% of every sale goes to our school!


In addition, you can send emails to friends and family for their support - they'll also save off newsstand prices! Simply click on the link below:

     - Consider giving magazine subscriptions as gifts this year!
     - Let friends and family know about our fundraiser and ask them to save their orders for our program!

 

 

Sizes available:

Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large ($12.00)

Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL ($12.00)

Adult XXL ($13.50)

Adult XXXL ($15.00)

Checks may be made payable to Rivermont Parents' Council.  Please specify size and color (Imp - green; Tiger - orange) when ordering. Proceeds benefit Parents' Council.

 

 

Parents' Council is offering the opportunity to buy SCRIP again this year to national and local retailers and restaurants.  This is an easy way to help Rivermont Parents' Council raise funds to benefit our students!

What is SCRIP?
Scrip is an everyday gift card that is used just like cash.
SCRIP gift cards are available to over a hundred different retailers and restaurants.
Parents' Council purchases the gift cards at a discounted price, and sells them at face value.
SCRIP gift cards can be used for everyday shopping like groceries (Hy-Vee), gas (BP), clothing (Aeropostale, Old Navy, . . .) -- or give them as gifts!

How do I order?
Order forms are available on the school website or in Becherer Hall & the Mansion.
Return forms and check to Mrs. Marietta in the Mansion or Ms. Burrell in Becherer Hall.
Orders will be placed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month and delivered to you by the following Friday.

Questions????
Contact Melissa Sears (563) 343-5652 or jmlsears@mchsi.com 

 

The Yearbook Staff invites students and parents to submit photos for this year's edition of The Wheel.  If you've got great photos of school and community events or you and your friends just having fun, we'd like to see them.

Our photographers can't be everywhere.  Help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone will be proud of.

To submit photos online:
1.  Log on to:  images.jostens.com
2.  Enter login ID:  400030608
3.  Password:  rivermont
4.  Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload, click on "Image Share"
5.  Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.
6.  Click "Save Details"

It's that easy!  Submit your photos today!

Submit your photos soon after the event to increase the chance of meeting the staff publication deadlines.

The Yearbook Staff will review all photos and determine final yearbook content.  We cannot guarantee that all submissions can be used in the book.

Adam Douglas
The Wheel Advisor

 

The PRIDE
With more games than ever this year, we will need to charge a small admission fee at our home games to help cover the increased cost of officials.  Middle School admission prices are set by our conference ($1 per student, $2 per adult, $5 per family).  Rivermont students and children under 6 will continue to be admitted free of charge.
 
Varsity prices will be $2 per student, $4 per adult, and $10 per family.  Rivermont students and children under 6 are admitted free.
 
To make your life easier, we are offering membership in our newly formed booster club called "The PRIDE."
 
Your membership earns you a season pass that will admit you to all middle school and varsity home games for the entire school year.
 
There are two types of memberships:
            Family Membership                            $25
                        You will receive passes for all members of your immediate family.
 
            Extended Family Membership            $50
                        You will receive passes for Mom, Dad, Aunts, Uncles, grandparents, and                           siblings.
 
**Rivermont Faculty and Staff will receive a complimentary Family Membership.
 
Memberships can be purchased at home games.  Membership benefits of The PRIDE also include the opportunity to purchase the same coaching shirts worn by our coaching staff and the varsity team warm-ups.
 
The primary goal of The PRIDE is to aid the Athletic Director in the promotion of school spirit, the presentation of athletic events, and to enhance the recognition of our coaches and student-athletes.
 
I have asked a few parents to help as we start the booster club.  All parents are welcome to provide their input and support.   Thanks to the following for their help:
 
            5th Grade         Sean and Ann Goodman
            6th Grade         Bob Ellis and Laura Silverberg
            8th Grade         John and Amy Telleen
            Upper School    Monica Weeks
                                     Susan Newsome
 


Ed Knupp
Athletic Director

 

There are many ways to learn about a college or university: take a virtual tour at the college's home site; attend a regional information session- see Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford  session below; visit a college fair see- Golden Circle Fair information below; meet with a college representative at Rivermont or access sites such as CollegeWeekLive where you can chat live with representatives of 300 colleges -see Events schedule. College Week Live has more than 75 virtual open houses- see CollegeWeekLive.com
 
Last year 150 college representatives attended the Golden Circle College Fair
The 20th Annual Golden Circle College Fair
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Polk County Convention Complex
Des Moines, Iowa  Get driving directions
 
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford representatives will be in Cedar Rapids, IA on Thursday, September 23 for an evening presentation to students and parents (7:30 P.M.).

Bonnie Campbell
College Counselor

 

Chess class with Roger Kromphardt will begin next week. 

Students in Grades 6-12 can sign up for a Mini Course every Tuesday, 1:00-1:50 PM, September 14-November 2.  Cost $100

Students in any grade can sign up for an After School activity every Thursday, 3:40-4:45 PM, September 16-November 11.  Cost $100

 

The Early School Lunch program, Afternoon Adventures, and the PS-12 After School Care program/study hall take place only on full school days. Please click on the link below or go the the Rivermont website to download a schedule and price list of optional programs.

 

Olson-Brandelle North American Indian Art Collection
Displayed for the first time as a whole, the 318-piece Olson-Brandelle North American Indian Art Collection of Augustana College introduces Southwest Pueblo art at a level rarely found in the Midwest. Kent Olson (Augustana '61) and his wife Elaine donated the collection to Augustana in 2004, with subsequent additions. Included are 36 photogravures by Edward Curtis from his volume The Hopi. Dating from pre-1600 to the present, the collection documents continuing traditions and the artistic recognition achieved by Native American potters during the 20th century. The accompanying 336-page catalog, edited by art museum director Sherry Maurer (Rivermont parent), has entries by major scholars, Augustana faculty and administrators, as well as over 50 Augustana College student contributors. On Wednesday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Larson Hall there will be a discussion panel with five of the artists represented in the collection, and the following morning at 10:30 a.m. these artists will be demonstrating their work in a folk festival atmosphere. The morning finale will be a dance and drum demonstration by the Brown Otter Singers Song and Dance Group, Meskwaki. Augustana College Art Museum hours are noon to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, no admission charge. For more information contact 309-794-7231 during weekday hours or consult Olson-Brandelle North American Indian Art Collection of Augustana College