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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
Where there are no spectators, only participants!
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September 24, 2010
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Mission Statement
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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Happy Birthday Rivermont (SKS, SKSM)!
Dear
Rivermont Community,  Today is Rivermont's birthday, we are 126! With roots in Saint Katharine's School, an
Episcopal boarding school for girls, we grew to become St. Katharine's-St. Mark's,
an exceptional college preparatory school for boys and girls. Today, as Rivermont Collegiate, we continue
the tradition of excellence and character that our founders first envisioned. More than 25,000 students have received an
SKS, SKSM, Rivermont education with its particular flavor of intellect,
character, and creativity. All hail to
the Red and White, to our colors we will always be true! Once again, thank you to everyone who voted for Rivermont  in
the RK Dixon Make My Non-Profit Run Better contest. Our $5,000 prize will help us tremendously in
enhancing the office's technology and providing greater efficiency. We had parents, alums, and friends from all
over the country voting for us. Thanks
for proving once again that at Rivermont we are all participants!  Wednesday, September 29, the students and faculty of
Rivermont will receive a special treat. The Bettendorf Family Foundation has arranged
for pianist Gustavo Romero to give a concert to our students on the Bettendorf
Baldwin Grand Piano in the Mansion. Mr.
Romero will be in the Quad Cities to perform at the Quad City Symphony season
opener celebrating the 200th birthday of Chopin. Mr. Romero will also conduct master classes at
Augustana College
and the University
of Iowa. We are honored to host Mr. Romero for this
special engagement and are grateful to the Bettendorf Family Foundation for
making this possible. Please be sure to read the rest of our newsletter to learn
about the many other events and projects taking place at Rivermont. Where there are no spectators, only participants! Rick St. LaurentHeadmaster |
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 Thanks for a Success!The weather cooperated and the golfers hit the links. Rivermont's Inaugural Golf Outing was a success. The Committee, under Tom Licea's guiding hand, worked tirelessly in preparation. Crow Valley Golf Club were e  xcellent hosts making everyone feel welcome and at home. Special thanks go to our sponsors for their support and encouragement: Augustana College Dahl Ford Davenport Printing Dr. Pam and Taylor Davis Dr. Aric J. Eckhardt, MDSC Eye Surgeons Associates/Dr. Tina Eckhardt Happy Joe's Pizza Isle of Capri Casino Kone Inc. Murray's Warehousing Vickie Palmer Pruter Pepsi-Cola Bottling Per Mar Quad City Bank and Trust Rivermont Collegiate Board of Trustees Riverside Casino and Golf Resort Sears Manufacturing/Sears Families Snyder, Park and Nelson, P.C./Cristy Tackett-Hunt, Of Counsel The Gentry Shop Vanguard Distributing/Wallace Family Vollertsen, Britt, & Gorsline P.C. Von Maur Golf Outing CommitteeTom Licea, Chair Todd Ashby, Jim and Kathy Brindle, Jerry and Carrie Bowman, Cristy Tackett-Hunt, Jim and Melissa Sears, John and Amy Telleen, and Bill and Vicki Wallace.
The concentration. The form. Congratulations to the winning foursome - Rodney Blackwell, Tom Carroll, Tom McVey, and Glenn Miles.  | |
 KUDOS
Congratulations to all NHS and NJHS members and sponsors for hosting a successful Pancake Breakfast. Proceeds will be used to support victims of the floods in Pakistan.
 Special thanks to Chef June and Kathy for opening the kitchen early and providing moral and flipping support!
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 Got a Theme?
All students are encouraged to suggest a theme for the 2011 Rivermont Auction. The student who suggests the selected theme will receive $100 in auction dollars and a $100 iTunes gift card. All suggestions are due by Wednesday, September 29th. Submission forms and boxes can be found at the desks of Tammi Burrell and Brittany Marietta. Any questions, please call Cristy Tackett-Hunt (309) 738-5143.
Auction Planning - Kickoff Meeting
A meeting to kickoff the planning for the 2011 Rivermont Auction will be held at 8:30 on Friday, October 8th in Becherer Hall Auditorium. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! If you would like to help but are unable to attend or have other questions, please call Cristy Tackett-Hunt (309) 738-5143.
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 2010 Student Hunger Drive Kick-Off Events
Mr. Ri vermont Pageant
On Monday, September 27th, an all-school assembly will be held at 10:40 a.m. to kick-off the Student Hunger Drive at Rivermont, featuring the Mr. Rivermont Pageant - a male beauty pageant featuring students from grades 6-12. Students, faculty, and Rivermont families are invited to join us and vote for their favorite contestant by bringing in canned food. Be sure to bring plenty of cans to cast plenty of votes!
2010 Student Hunger Drive Kick-Off Party
The official kick-off to the 2010 Student Hunger Drive will be Monday, September 27th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the River Bend Food Bank. 500+ area high school students attend and perform a Student Hunger Drive themed performance. The winner is awarded the Hy-Vee Haul (2,000 lbs of food) and featured on a commercial promoting the Student Hunger Drive!
Faculty, staff, parents, and students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to attend the Kick-Off Party! A bus will transport students in grades 6-12 to the Food Bank - those who wish to take this bus may stay after school in a supervised study hall from 3:30-5:45 p.m. The bus will leave Rivermont at 5:45 p.m. and return around 7:45 p.m. Students and families are also free to transport themselves, if they wish. Come cheer on our students!
River Bend Food Bank
309 12th St.
Moline, IL 61265
Last year, we collected 9,578 lbs of canned food. The value of this donation is over $14,367! We encourage students and families to continue making the Student Hunger Drive a successful event! Your generosity is deeply appreciated! |
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Rivermont Collegiate Students Participate in Jump Rope for Heart
 Our students are jumping at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation's No. 1 and No. 3 killers. On Friday, October 1st, Rivermont will hold its annual Jump Rope For Heart event, starting at 1:55 p.m. Please help your child remember to turn pledge forms in to their classroom teachers no later than Monday, October 4th.
In addition to the prizes the AHA provides, this year there is a special incentive! Each form turned in with a minimum of $50 raised will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win the honor of choosing their class' PE activity for a period! The raffle will take place at the Jump Rope for Heart event, so envelopes must be turned in before that day to be eligible.
The school's goal for fundraising this year is $3,000 (approximately $700 more than last year's total). The students' success will determine how long the event will last this year.
Raise minimum of $500 - 15 minutes
Raise minimum of $1,500 - 30 minutes
Raise minimum of $2,500 - 45 minutes
When you're talking to your children about the event, please emphasize the purpose is to learn how exercise benefits the heart and that volunteering can be fun and beneficial to the entire community! Please help our students help others! |
 Please Join Us!
What: 3rd Annual Early School Octoberfest
Who: Early School Students & Families (Parents & Siblings)
When: Tuesday, October 5th, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Becherer Hall Cafeteria & Auditorium
Why: For FUN! A chance for families to come together, create crafts, play games, and eat pizza!
Note: Please park in the upper student parking lot and front circle. The lower parking lot behind Becherer Hall will be reserved for guests attending volleyball games. |
 Chess Class Update!
Our Thursday after school classes have become so popular that we have added Tuesday after school sessions as well! Students in all grades are invited to register for these after school classes. For more information and to register, contact Tammi Burrell at (563) 359-1366 ext. 337 or burrell@rvmt.org. Cost is $100 and includes all supplies.
Students in Grades 6-12 may still sign up for a Mini Course session of chess classes to be held on Tuesdays during Mini Course period (1:00-1:50 PM). Because the first day of this Mini Course session was cancelled (9/14), an additional session was added on November 9th. Thus, the Mini Course session will meet 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, and 11/9. To register, contact Brittany Marietta at (563) 359-1366 ext. 301 or marietta@rvmt.org. Cost is $100 and includes all supplies. |
 Do You ZUMBA?
Join the Party in Pink Zumbathon! Rivermont Parent Bettinna Bolger will be hosting this charity event to benefit Susan G. Komen For The Cure this Sunday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the Rivermont gym. Ticket price is $10 and all proceeds will directly benefit Susan G. Komen For The Cure.
Zumba is a fitness craze sweeping the nation, fusing Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. Bettinna is a licensed Zumba instructor.
For more information about the Zumbathon, contact Bettinna Bolger at (563) 210-2127 |
 Get your pictures in the Yearbook!
The Yearbook Staff invites students and parents to submit photos for this year's edition of The Wheel!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" 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. Adam DouglasThe Wheel Advisor |
 Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD
Have you been searching for a reliable source of information about AD/HD and how to manage issues related to the disorder? The ability of parents to help their children navigate hardships associated with AD/HD is STRONGLY linked to the parents' understanding of AD/HD. Become an expert in the management of your child's AD/HD!
A multi-session, interactive, educational program for adults and parents of children and adolescents with AD/HD is being offered at the Bettendorf Public Library. Topics include an overview of AD/HD, parenting strategies, positive behavior interventions, strengthening family relationships, and bridging the gap between home and school. Classes are taught by teachers trained by CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorders.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
October 9th - November 20th, 2010
Cost: $45 per couple/family
Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Contact:
Deb Kopacz, Certified P2P Facilitator
(563) 332-4482
Registration deadline is September 30th, 2010.Class size is limited - register early! |
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Challenge Saturdays
Challenge Saturdays are classes designed for high ability students who are current members of the Belin-Blank Exceptional Student Talent Search (BESTS). Students who are not part of BESTS, but who are of high ability, are also encouraged to apply for classes.
In small classes, students receive direct instruction and do advanced work. Various classes are offered in Iowa City at the University of Iowa or in Des Moines at Saydel High School. Students choose one class only. The class meets five times (see below). Tuition is $350 for the class series. Financial assistance is available.
Fall 2010 List of Classes
Primary Challenge Math - Grades 3-4 - Iowa City
Primary Language Arts - Grades 3-4 - Iowa City
Challenge Math - Grades 4-6 - Iowa City and Des Moines
Intermediate Language Arts - Grades 4-6 - Iowa City and Des Moines
Challenge Science: NXT Robotics - Grades 4-6 - Iowa City
Challenge Science - Grades 4-6 - Des Moines
CSI: Law and Order - Grades 4-6 - Iowa City
Art: Mixed Media - Grades 4-6 - Iowa City
Challenge Invention - Grades 4-6 - Iowa City
Challenge Theater - Grades 4-6 - Iowa City
Math Excursions: Geometry (Des Moines) or Algebra (Iowa City) - Grades 6-8
Advanced Language Arts - Grades 6-8 - Iowa City
Science Excursions: Mars - Grades 6-8 - Iowa City
Science Excursions: Energy - Grades 6-8 - Iowa City
Challenge Mock Trial - Grades 6-8 - Iowa City
Iowa City
October 9 & 16
November 13
December 4 & 11
Snow Dates: December 18, 2010 & January 8 & 15, 2011
Des Moines
October 2, 9, 30
November 13
December 11
Snow Dates: December 18, 2010 & January 8 & 15, 2011
For information and to register:http://www.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank/Programs/Students/Challenge/ Space is limited - First Reserved, First Served! |
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Upcoming Events
September
24 Founders Day (1884)
Varsity VB vs. QCCA, 6:00 PM, & vs. Unity, 7:00 PM (at Unity Christian)
25 Saturday Sports at Rivermont, 9:00-11:00 AM, Grades K-4
27 Student Food Drive Kick-Off Party at Riverbend Food Bank, 6:00-8:00 PM
28 MS VB vs. Morning Star, 4:30 PM 5/6, 5:30 7/8 (Home)
29 Gustavo Romero performs for Rivermont in the Mansion - 1:30, 2:15 PM
30 MS VB 5/6 at Hampton, 4:30 PM (Away)
Varsity VB vs. Quad City Christian, 6:30 PM (Home)
October
1 Jump Rope for Heart, 1:55 PM
2 Saturday Sports at Rivermont, 9:00-11:00 AM, Grades K-4
4 Varsity VB vs. Quad City Christian, 6:00 PM (Home)
5 Open Tours, 8:30 - 10:00 AM
MS VB 5/6 vs. Jordan, 4:30 PM (Home)
Early School OktoberFest, 5:00-7:00 PM
MS VB 7/8 vs. Trinity, 5:30 PM (Home)
Varsity VB vs. Morning Star Academy, 7:00 PM (Home)
6 PLAN - Grade 10
7 MS VB vs. Silvis, 5/6 4:30 PM, 7/8 5:30 PM (Home)
8 First Quarter Ends - Early Dismissal, 11:30 AM
Campus Beautification Day
9 Saturday Sports at Rivermont, 9:00-11:00 AM, Grades K-4
10 JW Bettendorf Birthday
12-14 MS Volleyball Conference Tourney, Details TBA
13 PSAT - Grade 11
Parents' Council Meeting, 5:00 PM
14 Lower School StuCo Party, 3:30-4:30 PM
Varsity VB vs. Unity Christian, 6:30 PM (Home)
16 MS Cross Country Conference Meet at Rivermont, 9:00 AM
18 Varsity Volleyball Regionals begin, Details TBA
19-22 BookFair in Central Hall
21 Early Dismissal, 11:30 AM
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
22 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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If I have seen farther than others,
it is because I was standing on
the shoulders of giants.
Albert Einstein
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