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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
Where there are no spectators, only participants!
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February 4, 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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The Rivermont Experience
Dear Rivermont Community,
Maps and charts and display boards, Oh My! It must be Academic Fair. Since late fall Rivermont students have been busy researching, experimenting and developing their projects for the Thursday, February 10th event. In a display of cross-discipline investigation, Rivermont students have tackled questions and theories in history, geography, genealogy, service learning and yes - even science. Building on the enthusiasm and inquiry of a science fair, Rivermont's Academic Fair provides students with the opportunity to conduct an in-depth inquiry into a topic that interests them. The gym becomes a maze of tables with display boards, computers, projectors and hands-on displays. Our scholars will be on hand to explain their project and answer questions. The event will spill over into the auditorium where significant individuals from around the world and time come to life on our stage thanks to the magic of our 7th graders. Judges will meet with our resident scholars throughout the day to assess and evaluate research, presentation and knowledge. Juniors will present their service learning projects on Tuesday, February 8 at 1:00 PM before their peers, faculty, parents and invited judges.
This is one of Rivermont's most exciting events and a great opportunity for your friends, neighbors, and colleagues to share in the Rivermont Experience!
Rivermont Academic Fair
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Judging and open viewing throughout the day
Student presentations and demonstrations
Auditorium & Gymnasium
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Second Grade - Famous Americans
Third Grade - Native Americans
Fourth Grade - The States
Fifth Grade - Genealogy
Sixth & Eighth Grades - Science
Seventh Grade - Living Biographies
Ninth & Tenth Grades - History
Eleventh Grade - Service Learning
Rivermont Collegiate
Where excellence has many faces!
Where there are no spectators, only participants!
Where the future begins!
Rick St. Laurent
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Good Luck!
Rivermont Middle School students Michal Porubcin (8th), Alex Skillin (7th), Brandon Eckhardt (7th), and Collin Hunt (7th) will be competing in the Annual MathCounts Competition for Quad City Iowa and Illinois schools this Saturday! The competition will be held at Bettendorf Middle School, with registration beginning at 11:00 a.m. and competition kicking off at 12:00 p.m.
MathCounts is a national middle school mathematics program that promotes achievement through a series of "bee" style contests. Rivermont students have been gearing up for competition with their coach, faculty member Sue Buck. Local/chapter competitions take place in February, followed by the state competitions in March. The grand finale is the 2011 Raytheon MathCounts National Competition in Washington, DC! |
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Varsity Girls' Senior Night!
Join us to cheer on our Varsity Basketball teams as they take on Meskwakie this evening! We will be recognizing the achievements of Archana Chintalapani, the senior member of the Varsity Girls' Basketball team!
Rivermont Lions vs. Meskwakie (Home) - Friday, February 4th:
Varsity Girls - 6:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys - 7:30 p.m.
Paint the Jungle Red
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Rivermont Academic Fair
Thursday, February 10th - 6:00 p.m.
Come see what our students can do! Academic projects will be on display in the gym, and 7th grade students will be performing Living Biographies!
The annual Academic Fair is open to the public - Cindy Murray, Director of Admissions, will be on hand to provide campus tours and answer questions about Rivermont. This is a great opportunity for interested families to see our students and faculty in action - if you know someone who should know Rivermont, invite them to the Academic Fair!
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Ski-Bowl Day
Friday, February 11th - Grades K-12
Grades 3-12 hit the slopes for skiing and tubing at Snowstar in Andalusia! Students should dress warmly in layers - snow pants are best, but jeans are permissible. Students should bring a sack lunch, beverage, and snack or bring money to purchase lunch at the snack bar. All equipment rentals and lessons are paid for by Rivermont.
8:45 a.m. - Buses depart from Rivermont to Snowstar
2:00 p.m. - Return to campus
3:30 p.m. - Dismissal
While older students hit the slopes, grades K-2 roll into Miller Time Bowl!
9:30 a.m. - Buses depart from Rivermont to Miller Time
11:30 a.m. - Return to campus
12:00 p.m. - Lunch on campus, Valentine's Day parties, and movies
3:30 p.m. - Dismissal
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Calling All Artists!
Students in grades K-6 who reside in Rock Island are invited to submit artwork for exhibition at the Rock Island Library!
This exhibit has been organized by Sherry Maurer, Rivermont parent and Director of the Centennial Hall Gallery at Augustana College, and is sponsored by the Rock Island Art Guild.
The show will take place in March and artwork should be delivered to Mrs. Fellini by February 28th. They are looking for 2-dimensional works, which do not need to be matted.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Fellini!
(563) 359-1366 ext. 324
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Chess Class with Roger Kromphardt
Due to school cancellations, chess classes scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 2nd will begin on Tuesday, February 8th. There's still time to sign up!
Chess has been shown to improve critical and logical thinking skills, increase verbal aptitude, and advance numerical and spatial skills!
What are you waiting for? Sign up today!
Advanced Program - Students who know how to play chess and are in grade 6 or above.
Meets Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
February 8th and 22nd and March 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd.
Beginning Chess - Open to any student in grades 1-12.
Meets Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
February 8th and 22nd and March 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd.
Cost: $75.00 (supplies included; may be billed to Rivermont account)
Sign up forms are available at both Ms. Burrell's desk and Mrs. Marietta's desk, as well as the Rivermont website. |
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Chinese New Year Celebrations!
Year of the Rabbit!
Around the QC: Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 5th, 2011
CASI Center - 1035 W. Kimberly Road - Davenport
Cultural Activities at 3:00 p.m. Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Program at 6:00 p.m. (Fireworks at 8:00 p.m.!)
Sponsored by local groups including The Quad City Chinese Association
The cultural activities from 3:00-5:00 p.m. will include arts and crafts, food demonstrations, calligraphy, etc. This portion is optional, but is lots of fun for children! For more information and advance tickets: |
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Upcoming Events
February
4 Varsity BB vs. Meskwakie Double Header (Home)
Girls - 6:00 PM (Senior Night)
Boys - 7:30 PM
5 SSAT
MathCounts, 11:00 AM at Bettendorf Middle School
Chinese New Year Celebration @ CASI Center - 3:00 PM
7 Varsity BB vs. Morning Star Double Header (Away)
Girls - 6:00 PM
Boys - 7:30 PM
8 Chess Classes Begin
Beginning - 3:30 - 4:15 PM
Advanced - 4:15 - 5:15 PM
MS Girls BB vs. Our Lady (Away)
5th/6th Grade - 4:30 PM
7th/8th Grade - 5:30 PM
10 Academic Fair - 6:00 PM
11 Ski-Bowl Day, Grades K-12
Varsity Boys BB vs. Wilton (Home) - Senior Night! - 7:00 PM
14-21 Winter Break
19 BEST Testing
22 Classes resume
Upper School Info Meeting, 6:00-7:30 PM
24 Kindergarten Roundup Brown Bag Lunch, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
28 Winter Sports Night, 6:30 PM
28-3/4 International Week
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When in doubt, tell the truth.
Mark Twain
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