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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
Where there are no spectators, only participants!
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October 15, 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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¡Bien hecho, Chile!
Dear Rivermont Community,  The world has watched as bad news turned into good for the miners trapped in Chile for 69 days. Not only were all 33 rescued but they were rescued ahead of the projected schedule and the rescue itself occurred in less than half the time anticipated. Most of us with no connection to the Chilean miners were ecstatic as the first miner emerged from the capsule so the emotions of family, friends, and fellow Chileans was utterly fantastic. It was refreshing to be consumed by such positive energy.
American ingenuity played a major role in the Chilean mine rescue as the American team was the first to break through. Playing a role in such a momentous event is both uplifting and affirming. Amid all this excitement, I was struck by the solidarity of the miners' families and of the Chilean people. They were united in their hope and determination - differences seemed to vanish. As striking as this solidarity appeared, it was outshone by the spirit and resilience of the trapped miners themselves. 69 days underground did not drain their spirit nor dull their joy. The miners emerged bright-eyed, energetic, and amazingly strong. Rather than rushing to be the first out, each encouraged the other to go first. In spite of, or because of, their 69 day ordeal the miners' intellect, character, and creativity became honed. I am in awe of this.
The miners and their families will undoubtedly have much to adjust to and cope with in the months to come but I am encouraged that the resilience and spirit they have demonstrated thus far are not anomalies but are true and deep-rooted dimensions of their personality. This will surely help them with what the future holds. We can only hope to have a small measure of their strength as we live our own lives. The Chilean miners are heroes; they are my heroes.
¡Bien hecho, Chile! Rick St. LaurentHeadmaster |
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KUDOS
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Congratulations to our Middle School Girls' Volleyball Teams
5/6 tied for 5th place in the Conference for the season with a 5-5 record.
7/8 earned 3rd place in the Conference for the season with a 6-3 record.
7/8 placed 4th in the Conference Tournament!
Thanks for a great season! Lions Roar!
LIONS, LIONS, ROAR, ROAR, ROAR!
Fun Shenanigans with the Lower School
Thanks to the Lower School StuCo and with special help from the 4th and 5th graders, the Lower School had a great party on Thursday.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday,
October 21, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
Friday, October 22, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A conference
registration book -- arranged alphabetically -- is located at the Reception
Desk in Becherer Hall. Please stop by anytime before Thursday, October 21
and register to visit with the teachers you would like to see. Then, on
conference days, teachers will be in their classrooms and will expect you at
the times you listed in the registration book. We will make every effort
to keep individual conferences on schedule. Thanks for helping us watch
the clock.
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DayCare for Early Dismissal & Conference Days
Thursday,
October 21, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
Friday, October 22, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Early School Lunch program, Afternoon Adventures, and the PS-12 After School Care & Homework Club take place only on full school days. Please click on the link below or go to the Rivermont website for a schedule and price list of optional programs.
Early Dismissal & Conference Day Programs
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 Genesis Flu-Free Quad Cities
Once again Rivermont Collegiate is participating in the Genesis Flu-Free Quad Cities program; therefore, students in grades K-5 will receive a FREE seasonal flu vaccine at the School on Thursday, October 21st at 9:00 a.m. Information packets are being sent home with your child. Please review all the information and return the consent form by Wednesday, Oct. 20th if you want your child to have the vaccine. If you do not wish for your child to have the vaccine, do not fill out the consent form. Parents do not have to be present during the vaccination clinic. Please thoroughly read the information packet and contact the Scott County Health Department at 563-326-8618 if you have further questions.
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 2010 Student Hunger Drive
DROP OFF YOUR CANS IN BECHERER HALL OR THE MANSION.
Minute to Win It Grades 6-12 Fifteen "Minute-To-Win-It" style competitions will be held for 10 days. Contestants will compete for the prize trophy and the epic title of "Minute-To-Win-It Champion!" Oct. 20-22, 25-29, Nov. 1-4 during Break
$5 or 10 cans per person per round
Halloween Costume Contest Grades 6-12 October 29 at Break Judging on: creativity, design/effect, scariness Sign up before Oct. 20 - Limit 25 contestants
Can Sculpture Contest
October 28-November 4 in Central Hall
Watch for other Student Hunger Drive events! We CAN stamp out hunger in the QC!
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 Calling all High School Students
Once again a
great computer program is being offered at John Deere called " IS Explorers that
teaches QC area high school students about careers in computer technology." An
overview meeting is on Tuesday October 26th
for interested students and their parents to discuss what the program
is about. "We are seeking students that have shown deep interest in computers
and have dedication and time to participate in meetings on Tuesday nights." This
program is for both boys and girls.
IS
Explorers is a co-ed program for young
adults, offering high school students
in the Quad Cities a real world,
business view of computers and
technology. The program consists of
bi-weekly meetings presented by
computer professionals who work in
the Information Systems division of John
Deere. Students are given presentations, take
part in hands-on labs and
have educational, computer oriented competitions.
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 Book Fair
The Book Fair kicks off on Monday, October 18th! Enjoy breakfast treats and purchase books starting at 7:00 a.m.! The Book Fair will run through Friday, October 22nd. On Thursday, October 21st, enjoy live music from our Rivermont student musicians, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Book Fair Hours
Monday, 10/18 - 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 10/19 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 10/20 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, 10/21 - 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 10/22 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New to the Book Fair this year are Wish Lists, which will be distributed to students in all grades. Students are invited to browse the fair and fill out their Wish List with books they would like to purchase. Parents can then bring their child's Wish List to the fair and volunteers will help them find the books on the list. Also, for parents who are not able to attend the fair, students are invited to bring their Wish List with cash or check (made payable to Rivermont Parents' Council) and volunteers will help them select the books from their list and send them home. Be sure to ask your child for their Wish List!
Your support of our BookFair is not only an investment in your child's reading, but also provides books for classrooms and Rivermont's library!
Don't forget our outreach program - One for Books! - turn in money from Happy Joe's cards sold to Ms. Burrell or Mrs. Marietta at either front desk!
See you at the fair!
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Middle School StuCo
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
Grades 6-12
October 21, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Rivermont Gym
$18 per team includes pizza for lunch
Sign Up with Mr. Pillow pillow@rvmt.org
MS StuCo President Grace Moran
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 Travel Opportunity
Spain is
a vibrant country that combines the spirit of its various rulers over the
centuries, from the Phoenicians and Romans, to the Moors and Christians. Its
rich history is complimented by an expansive landscape of mountains, deserts,
and glorious beaches. From the pounding rhythms of the flamenco and the unique
experience of the bullfight, to the food that brings all people together,
Spanish culture is defined by a deep passion for life that is contagious to all
visitors.
Experience
this incredible country for yourself with Mrs. Weeks. Students in grades 6-12
and their parents, faculty and staff are welcome to join the trip of a lifetime
April 2- April 10, 2011 (Spring Break) Contact Mrs. Weeks at weeks@rvmt.org or log onto the Rivermont
website for more details- but hurry! Space is limited!
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 From the Athletics Office
Middle School Cross Country
Rivermont Collegiate will host a cross country race for 5th-8th grade boys and girls on Saturday, October 16. The race will begin at 9:00 a.m. with check-in beginning at 8:15 a.m. The race distance will be 2 miles and will be run around our campus. Nine Rivermont runners have been participating in practices since mid-September. Any other boys and girls in 5th-8th grade who would like to participate in the race should contact Mr. Knupp. Quad City Conference schools will be sending runners to participate and we expect over 30 athletes to conquer the challenging course.
Middle School Boys Basketball
Practices begin on Monday, October 18. The practice and game schedule is nearly complete for the middle school boys basketball teams and will be distributed next week. We will have a 5th/6th grade team and a 7th/8th grade team this season. The first game will be on Thursday, November 4 and the season will end with a game on Monday, December 13.
Cheerleading
The cheerleading season for 5th-12th grade will begin on Saturday, October 30 with a youth clinic. More details soon!!
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 Around the QC
Treasures from Augustana Sherry C. Maurer, Director of the Augustana Art Collection and mother of 9th grader Summer Lawrence, will present "Treasures from the Augustana Art Collection" at 2:00 P.M. on November 11th at the Rock Island Main Library. Sherry's presentation will address the legacy of college art, including the current exhibition: The Olson-Brandelle North American Art Collection. Sherry is also the principle editor for the exhibition catalogue book; take a peek at it in Headmaster Rick St. Laurent's office!
Lage Lund, jazz guitarist Lage performed for Rivermont students on Monday, October 11. His amazing performace captivated our students. Several asked him if he was going to do a public performace. If you want to hear Lage and enjoy a great program of music you are in luck.
Saturday, October 23, 7:00 PM
St. John's Lutheran Church
4501 7th Avenue
Rock Island
QC Arts Visiting Artists Series
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Upcoming Events
October
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
30 Cheer Clinic
November
1 Fall Sports Awards, 6:30 PM
2 First Tuesday Open Tours, 8:30 - 10:00 AM
4 Student Hunger Drive Loading Day & Finale Rally
5 NO CLASSES - Faculty attending the annual ISACS Conference in Chicago
8-19 ITBS & CogAT Testing
10 Parents' Council Meeting, 8:30 AM
FAFSA Workshop, 7:00 PM
12 Fall Play - The Fearsome Pirate Frank, 7:00 PM
13 SSAT
Fall Play - The Fearsome Pirate Frank, 7:00 PM
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Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.
Mark Twain
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