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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
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April 1, 2011

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Science & Technology Fair

Auction Classroom Baskets

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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 Marion Crandell Day!

Dear Rivermont Community,

Every year we pause on Marion Crandell Day to recognize our faculty and staff. Marion Crandell was a French language instructor at St. Katharine's in the early 1900's. Since she had been educated in Paris, she felt that her knowledge of France and the language would be extremely helpful in aiding soldiers during World War I. A German artillery shell hit the hostel where she was working as a YMCA canteen worker on March 27, 1918. Marion Crandell was the first American woman killed while in active service in World War I.

In a special all-school assembly on Monday the students were treated to a slide show prepared by my assistant, Brittany Marietta. She did a tremendous job. Some in the slideshow were people we see everyday while others work behind the scenes to enrich our school community. Each and every one is dedicated to our students' success and growth.

Although we appreciate all the efforts of the faculty and staff, there are some individuals that must be singled out. This group represents 140 years of service to the students of Rivermont Collegiate. Congratulations and thank you!

Faculty Group (1)

5 years of service

Rebecca Ashby

Phyllis Miller

Cindy Murray

Sara Hauser

Sally Schulz

Kelly Turner

10 years of service

Adam Douglas

20 years of service

Monica Weeks

30 years of service

Kathy Topalian

Faculty Group (2)

These are very special milestones and we appreciate your gifts to our community. Two individuals celebrate an especially important milestone with Rivermont.

Marsha Field and Gwen Livingstone Pokora have dedicated the past 25 years to our School. Mrs. Pokora has distinguished herself as both a Middle and Upper School English teacher taking budding writers under her wing and guiding their creative spirits. She has helped to bring performing artists to our campus to inspire and entertain us. She has cajoled administrators and parents to expose our students to an exceptional Shakespearean troupe.

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Mrs. Field began in the Upper School as the Director's Administrative Assistant and today does so for the Business Manager. But it does not end there, if you have received textbooks - she does that, if you charge to your lunch account - she does that, if you have enrolled, re-enrolled and submitted any data to the School - she has managed that. If you need to know anything about the history of our School - she is the one to ask.

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We will honor Mrs. Field and Mrs. Pokora at a special reception on May 15th in the Mansion. Watch the mail for your invitation!

Rivermont Collegiate is about its people and this year we honor a special group of people in our community, those who teach and do the work of the school so its students can learn and its parents can be assured that their children will be cared for in all ways. Our thanks, admiration, and praise!

Rick St. Laurent

Headmaster

Have a safe and restful Spring Break! We should be ready to dedicate the new playground on Friday, April 15!

Good Luck!

The following students will be presenting at the 2011 State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa to be held this weekend in the Hilton Coliseum on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, IA.

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Hema Chimpidi

Does the Amount of Light Pea Plants are Exposed to Affect Growth?

Shivani Ganesh

Which Gastric Juice Solution Best Digests Protein?

Sam Lederman

Does Extra CO2 Affect Bean Plants' Growth Rate?

Grace Moran

Does Density to Surface Area Ratio Affect Heat Holding Capability of a Solar Pond?

Manasa Pagadala

What Kind of Algae Produces the Most Methane?

Emilia Porubcin

Which Type of Disinfectant Kills the Most Mold Growing on Bread?

Michal Porubcin

Do Seasons Affect the Amount of Atmospheric Haze in the Air?

Bhavana Purighalla

What are the Effects of Acid Rain on Bean Plant Growth?

Suhas Seshadri

Do Surface Characteristics of a Solar Cell Affect its Voltage and Amperage?

Jake Vaughn

Which Blade Shape on a Wind Turbine Spins Fastest and Generates

the Most Electricity?

Meghana Pagadala

Caffeine Induces Apoptosis and Augments the Cytotoxicity of Anti-Cancer Drugs in BaF3 Cells

NJHS Inductees

Sixth grade students Isaac Sears, Shivani Ganesh, Manasa Pagadala, Jake Vaughn, Emilia Porubcin, and Claire Wallace were inducted into Rivermont's chapter of the National Junior Honor Society on Tuesday evening.

Congratulations!

NJHS

RIVERMONT AUTHORS TO BE PUBLISHED!

Six Rivermont students have been selected to be published in the annual Scribe Anthology, a collection of short stories, essays, and poetry by middle and high school students published by the Bettendorf Public Library. Students in grades 6-12 submit original work for acceptance into the Scribe Anthology.

Harriette Clarke, Pavane Gorrepati, Basilia Koster, Meghana Pagadala, Darsani Reddy, and Joann Weeks have been selected to be published.

There will be an author reception for those young adults who have been selected for the 2011 Scribe Anthology on Wednesday, April 6th at 6:00 p.m. at the Bettendorf Public Library.

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Honorable Mention in Junior Duck Stamp Contest

Rivermont second grade students Annika Didelot and Angela Jones have been recognized for their participation in the Iowa Junior Duck Stamp competition. These young artists won honorable mention in the 2011 contest. The Junior Duck Stamp is a pictorial stamp produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to recognize the conservation efforts of young people and support environmental and conservation education programs. The stamp design is selected from a national art contest.

Congrats, Annika and Angela!

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Barnes & Noble Book Fair & SCRIP:

A Fundraising Double Whammy!

Congratulations to Rivermont parent Bindu Alla (Asha Alla - 3rd grade & Nirmal Alla - Kindergarten) - the winner of a $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card from SCRIP for placing the largest SCRIP order!

A BIG THANK YOU to all who placed SCRIP orders - your support is greatly appreciated!

Melissa Sears has purchased extra SCRIP Barnes & Noble Gift Cards for those who still wish to purchase them for use at the April 15th Barnes & Noble Book Fair but missed the last SCRIP order.

There is a limited quantity, so please contact Melissa Sears (jmlsears@mchsi.com or (563) 343-5652) or see Tammi Burrell at the Becherer Hall Front Desk ASAP to obtain yours!

Fundraisers for Japan

After much discussion about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Lower School Student Council would like to collect donations to help support relief efforts. Any students in grades K-5 who donate $0.50 or more will be able to participate in an EXTRA RECESS on Wednesday, April 13th.