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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
Where there are no spectators, only participants!
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April 15, 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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Not an extended vacation!
Dear Rivermont Community,
Welcome back from Spring Break! Believe it or not, we have seven weeks remaining before our End of the Year activities. I have just returned from a four day ISACS school accreditation visit. Many of you may recall that in the fall of 2008 Rivermont was visited by a team comprised of twelve individuals from across the ISACS region. This is an important and critical step in the accreditation process and helps set the stage for the school's plans for improvement.
I chaired a team of nine members from ISACS schools in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri. We convened on Sunday afternoon and prepared for a four day immersion in the school we were visiting. It has been said that one day on an ISACS visit is like four weeks in dog years. This was not an exception. The team quickly progressed from a group of strangers meeting for the first time to a well oiled machine that felt intimately connected to the school. The team poured over the 143 page self-study, reviewed a file drawer of exhibits and supporting documents, and interviewed students, faculty, trustees, parents and administration. We became quite expert in our temporary school home.
This is a significant step for any ISACS school but for this school it was especially so since this was the first accreditation visit. Although the school has been in existence nearly forty years, they had never sought accreditation. There was tremendous anticipation and excitement at our visit. The Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) is an association of independent schools located in a fifteen state region. While membership in ISACS is voluntary, member schools are required to demonstrate their commitment to quality education and school growth through their participation in the established ISACS accreditation process. This is a seven-year cycle of components consisting of an intensive self-study, visitation by a qualified evaluation team, and several stages of follow-up. Universities and colleges throughout the country recognize ISACS accreditation, and the College Board recognizes ISACS as an accrediting body for secondary schools located in the Midwest.
The experience of serving on a visiting team is both intense and very rewarding. I have served on many teams over the years and I continue to feel this is the best form of professional development one could hope for. It was a pleasure to work with a colleague school seeking accreditation by ISACS, but it is also really nice to be back home!
Rick St. Laurent
Headmaster
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Rivermont Students Win Big at 2011 SSTFI!
Rivermont had THREE CHAMPIONS at the State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa, held April 1st and 2nd on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, IA. 550 students from across Iowa competed.
A HUGE round of applause to Meghana Pagadala, Jake Vaughn, and Sam Lederman - each won Champion (1st place) awards! All of our students did an amazing job!
Meghana Pagadala
1st place in Medicine & Health Science Category
1st place in Senior Individual Biological Seminar
Awards from the Iowa Biotechnology Association and ISU Program for Women in Science & Engineering
Overall Grand Champion of the entire fair - won all expense paid trip to Intel International Fair in Los Angeles in May!
Jake Vaughn
Champion (1st place) in Overall Junior High Physical Science Division
The University of Iowa College of Engineering Award
Sam Lederman
Champion (1st place) in 6th Grade Biological Division
Outstanding Botany Award
Shivani Ganesh
3rd place in 6th Grade Biological Division
Emilia Porubcin
6th place in 6th Grade Biological Division
Manasa Pagadala
8th place in 6th Grade Biological Division, 2nd place in 6th Grade Biological Seminar, and Special Award from Association for Women Geoscientists
Hema Chimpidi
12th place in 6th Grade Biological Division
Michal Porubcin
4th place in 8th Grade Physical Science Division
Suhas Seshadri
5th place in 8th Grade Physical Science Division
Grace Moran
ISU Program for Women in Science & Engineering - Excellence in Science & Engineering Innovation Award |
Battle of the Books!
Rivermont's team of fifth grade students Klaus Storl-Desmond, Naina Ninan, and Sophia Xiao placed fourth at the Eastern Iowa Regional Battle of the Books on Saturday, April 9th. The Rivermont team was the only team of 5th grade students - all the rest were teams of 6th grade students!
Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program where students come together to test their knowledge of books they've read in quiz-bowl style. Rivermont Librarian Shalar Brown commented that the questions were very difficult!
Congratulations Klaus, Naina, and Sophia!
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1,000 Cranes - 1,000 Prayers
Following the tragic earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Rivermont sophomore Kelsey Qu embarked on a mission to collect 1,000 prayers and messages, written on origami paper and folded into paper cranes to carry sympathy, hope, and care to victims of this tragedy. Ancient Japanese tradition states that 1,000 paper cranes will promise one wish - that wish being that Japan finds the strength, courage, and determination to recover and rebuild.
Kelsey would like to thank everyone who wrote a message or prayer for their care and time. With the help of the Rivermont community, she was able to collect 1,000 paper cranes. On April 11, the cranes were sent to the Japanese Red Cross National Headquarters, asking for them to be forwarded to victims at shelters. Together, we are sending prayers, love, and good wishes to Japan, hopefully bringing smiles to their faces and warmth to their hearts during this difficult time.
Rivermont's paper cranes, arranged on the floor at Kelsey's home, before their departure to Japan. |
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Book Fair Today! Don't Miss It!
What: Rivermont Book Fair
Where: Barnes & Noble, Northpark Mall
Time: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Summer reading list titles will be available and special activities will be taking place!
In addition, Chick-fil-A will donate a percentage of your purchase if you say you are with Rivermont - stay for dinner after your book shopping!
If you can't attend the book fair this evening, you can still support us online! Visit BN.com/bookfairs from 4/15 through 4/20 and enter school ID 10439917 at checkout. A percentage of your online purchases will benefit Rivermont! |
FREE E-Waste Recycling Drive!
Monday, April 18th - Friday, April 22nd
In honor of Earth Week, the Rivermont Environmental Club has partnered with the cities of Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, and Moline to provide FREE e-waste recycling for all Rivermont students, parents, and faculty/staff!
There will be three bins on campus next week to place your recyclables: one for Davenport residents, one for Bettendorf residents, and one for Moline/Rock Island residents.
What can I recycle???
Battery back-ups
Calculators
Cameras
Cassette recorders
CD players
Cell phones
Computers (CPUs)
Copiers
DVD players
Keyboards (typing & musical)
Monitors
Computer mice
Modems
Printer cartridges (all types)
Printers (ribbon, laser, ink jet)
Radios
Satellite receivers
Scanners
Stereo receivers
Tape recorders
Televisions
Typewriters (electric)
Wiring
VCRs
Video game equipment
Don't miss this FANTASTIC opportunity to responsibly dispose of e-waste for FREE! |
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1. An extraordinary student awarded the privilege of membership in the Rivermont Collegiate chapter of the National Honor Society
2. An individual who has demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character
3. Attendee, along with family members, of the...
Rivermont NHS Induction Ceremony
Tuesday, April 19th - 6:30 p.m.
Becherer Hall Auditorium
Join us to honor our 2011 initiates:
Vishal Bobba
Summer Lawrence
Alejandra Martinez
Victoria Mbakwe
Amanda McVey
Shravya Pothula
Kelsey Qu
Darcy Ryan
Ashish Tadepalli
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Mark You Calendar!
Spring Campus Clean-Up
Next Saturday, April 23rd
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
There are flower beds to clear, branches to collect, and leaves to rake! Bring the whole family! Don't forget gloves and a rake! All Rivermont students and families are invited to join us anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - any amount of time is appreciated!
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Around the QC
World-renowned violinist Midori is an artist in residence with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra this month, performing with both the QCSO and the Youth Orchestra. Rivermont had the honor of hosting Midori for a fantastic performance on Wednesday in the auditorium. Don't miss the opportunity to see Midori this weekend!
Masterworks 6 featuring Midori
Saturday, April 16th - 8:00 p.m. - Adler Theatre, Davenport
Sunday, April 17th - 2:00 p.m. - Centennial Hall, Rock Island
For tickets and more information: www.qcsymphony.com
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Upcoming Events
April
15 Rivermont Spring Book Fair Event at Barnes & Noble in
Northpark Mall, 4:00 - 8:00 PM
16 Upper School Prom, 7:00 - 10:00 PM (followed by After Prom)
18-22 FREE E-Waste Recycling Drive
18 Playground Dedication, 10:20 AM
MS (5th-8th) Track Meet, 4:00 PM - Silvis
19 Admissions Event: Ms. Brown's Best Books - Story Time at
Rivermont, 1:30 - 2:15 PM - Media Center
NHS Induction Ceremony, 6:30 PM
20 MS (5th-8th) Track - 7th/8th Grade Pentathlon - Details TBA
21 MS (5th-8th) Track Pictures, 3:40 PM
23 Spring Campus Clean Up Day, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
25 K-5th Phys Ed Night, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
25-29 Lower School Art Exhibit
26 Science Day at Wapsi Environmental Education Center (3rd-12th)
Admissions Event: Ms. Brown's Best Books - Story Time at
Rivermont, 1:30 - 2:15 PM - Media Center
27 Rivermont Academic Invitational (RAI)
28 Admissions Event: Open House, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
MS (5th-8th) Track Coed Relays, 4:00 PM - Colona
29 Planned Giving Council, 7:30 AM
Early School Music Program, 10:45 AM
Lunch on the Lawn, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
May
2-13 AP Exams
2-6 Preview of Auction Items in Central Hall
2 MS Track (5th-8th) Conference Meet (Field Events)
4:00 PM - Silvis
3 Admissions Event: Open Tours, 8:30 - 10:00 AM
4 MS Track (5th-8th) Conference Meet (Running Events)
4:00 PM - UTHS
5 Admissions Event: Young Scholars, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
6 Rivermont Service Day
7 Annual Auction Dinner - The Chronicles of Rivermont!
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