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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
Where there are no spectators, only participants!
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January 14, 2011
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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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Kudos!
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The Lion is proud! |
Rivermont seventh grader Harrison Qu has been selected to participate in the "Bows and Bridges" Strings Honor Festival for students in grades 6-9. This special orchestra festival is being held in connection with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra season finale concert, featuring world-renowned violinist Midori. The "Bows and Bridges" festival day is Saturday, April 16th, with a 9:00 a.m. rehearsal followed by a 1:00 p.m. concert at the Adler Theatre in Davenport. The Quad City Symphony Orchestra season finale featuring Midori will also be held Saturday, April 16th at 8:00 p.m. at the Adler Theatre.
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What's growing on YOUR hands??
The 4th and 5th grade classes took a trip to the Putnam Museum this week to explore an exhibit about microbes! Students made impressions of their fingers and two days later, discovered the types of germs living on their hands! Dara Wegman-Geedey, mother of 4th grade student Aislinn Geedey, explained to the class the different types of germs. Students made hypotheses about what groups had better germ fighting skills - 4th vs. 5th grade, boys vs. girls, teachers vs. students, etc. Students and teacher really enjoyed this interactive science lesson and will continue the research!
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Think About It: E-Waste
Get new electronics as holiday gifts?
What are you doing with the old ones?
Pavane Gorrepati, Class of 2012
A major problem has consumed the United States and other European nations - e-waste. E-waste includes electronics such as old cell phones, cartridges, and printers. As gadgets evolve and replace old ones, what happens to the older versions? Unfortunately, many end up in landfills and are exported to Asia. E-waste in landfills seeps toxic chemicals that percolate into the land and contaminate ground water, and can also be released into the atmosphere. Another method of disposal is incineration. Through incineration, metals (such as mercury), are released into the atmosphere. Export of e-waste to developing countries is a major problem. In fact, in 2005 inspectors found that 18 European seaports planned to export 47 percent of waste illegally. Developing nations such as Africa, China, and India are receiving e-waste and creating health problems for the children who often do the recycling by hand.
Many people simply don't know how to properly dispose of old cell phones, TVs, printers, and computers. Recycling programs are set up in order to deal with these items. For example, Panasonic has committed to responsibly recycling their products. Best Buy started a recycle e-waste program where drop-off kiosks have been implemented to accept any old electronics, from TVs to video cables. When it comes to disposing of electronics, recycling is the safest and most environmentally friendly option. Many states are taking action and highlighting the issue. In the last eight years, twenty-four states have enacted laws to mandate the collection and recycling of electronics. California was the first state to enact a law in 2003, and last year Vermont, South Carolina, New York, and Pennsylvania joined 20 other states by creating laws. Various e-waste recycling laws cover 65% of the U.S. population. The Scott County Electronic Demanufacturing Facility, located at 1048 East 59th Street in Davenport (just north of the Scott Area Recycling Center), provides residents and businesses an environmentally sound disposal option for e-waste. Materials accepted include cell phones, cameras, computers, printers, DVD players, CD players, VCRs, video game equipment, televisions, and more.
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Join Us!
What: LS Family Math Night
When: Thursday, January 20th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Becherer Hall Auditorium
Who: Junior Kindergarten - 5th Grade Students & Families
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Globalization and Third Culture Kids
Presented by Global Awareness Consulting
Multicultural Coaching, Training, and Consulting
What
A special presentation on how a third culture is created when kids have experiences living abroad. This program is especially relevant to professionals who work in global organizations, as well as families from different cultures, anyone who was born or has lived abroad, and parents and educators. Anyone interested in the topic is encouraged to join us!
Guest Speakers Rivermont faculty member Dana Fee will share her experience growing up as a third culture kid. Dana was born in the Netherlands and has lived in France, Holland, Russia, and the United States. In addition, Rivermont parent Jacqueline Tome, MSEd, Clinical Psychologist in Brazil, and National Certified Counselor in the U.S., will discuss third culture kids, cross-cultural kids, and the best ways to work with them. Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish!
When & Where Wednesday, January 19th - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Rivermont Collegiate Auditorium
Cost $10 for GAC members $15 for non-members
For more information and to register, visit
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Around the QC
The Power of ONE:
A Community Celebration and Musical Tribute
Honoring Dr. King's 82nd Birthday
Saturday, January 15th, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Centennial Hall - Augustana College
Augustana College and the Dr. King Celebration Committee invite members of the Quad City Community to join us for our annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as we celebrate the legacy of this great leader through powerful speakers, music, and dance.
Special performers will include the Community Gospel Chorus, The Westbrook Singers, Friends, Imani! Dancers, and the Mt. Sinai Fellowship, Olivet Baptist Church, and Augustana Gospel Choirs. A Hot Dog Symphony: Inside the Music! Friday, February 4th, 2011 Adler Theatre, Davenport - 6:30 p.m.
This free event provides an opportunity for children to attend a dress rehearsal of the Quad City Sympony Orchestra! A light supper (hot dogs and drinks) will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the dress rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. Later in the evening, while musicians take a break, students have the opportunity to speak with conductor Mark Russell Smith and guest soloist Gary Bordner, a trumpet player. This special event is geared towards families and is appropriate for any age child (up to teenagers!) who is able to sit quietly and enjoy a music rehearsal.
The symphony requests an RSVP by January 19th if you wish to attend. This is a free event, but the symphony needs to know how much food to prepare. Please contact the symphony box office at (563) 322-7276 to RSVP and for additional information.
The Rivermont music faculty highly recommends you take advantage of this wonderful live orchestral music concert! |
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Upcoming Events
January
14 Varsity Girls BB vs. Unity Christian (Away) - 5:30 PM
15 Saturday Basketball with Mr. Pillow
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Grades K-2
10:00 - 11:00 AM - Grades 3-4
Varsity BB vs. Burlington Notre Dame Double Header (Away)
Girls - 5:00 PM
Boys - 6:30 PM
BUS DEPARTS 2:30 PM SHARP
17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
18 MS Girls BB vs. Jordan (Home)
5th/6th Only - 4:30 PM
19 Global Awareness Consulting presents Third Culture Kids Program
5:30 - 7:30 PM - Rivermont Auditorium
20 LS Family Math Night - Grades JK-5
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Activities for Rivermont families
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Public Open House
22 BESTS Test & Open House Coffee, 8:30 - 11:00 AM
Saturday Basketball with Mr. Pillow
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Grades K-2
10:00 - 11:00 AM - Grades 3-4
24-28 Homecoming Spirit Week!
24 MS Girls BB vs. Jordan (Home)
5th/6th Grade Only - 4:30 PM
25 MS Girls BB vs. Hampton (Home)
7th/8th Grade Only - 4:30 PM
Varsity Boys BB vs. Scattergood (Home) - 6:30 PM
26 United Way Day of Caring - Grades 9-12 - Details TBA
27 NHS Spaghetti Supper - Time and Details TBA
MS Girls BB vs. Hampton (Away)
5th/6th Grade - 4:30 PM
7th/8th Grade - 5:30 PM
Admission Open House - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
28 Varsity BB Homecoming Games vs. QC Christian (Home)
Girls - 6:00 PM
Boys - 7:30 PM
29 Saturday Basketball with Mr. Pillow
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Grades K-2
10:00 - 11:00 AM - Grades 3-4
Homecoming Dance, 7:00 PM
31 Varsity BB vs. Andrew Double Header (Away)
Girls - 6:15 PM
Boys - 7:45 PM
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You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you will live in torment if you do not trust enough.
Frank Crane
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