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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
Where there are no spectators, only participants!

                                     April 29, 2011  

In This Issue
Pardon Our Omissions!
Class of 2015 iPad Distribution
Auction Sneak Peek
Raffle Tickets
Admissions Events
Mission Statement

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Oops!  Pardon Our Omissions!

   

 In the last issue of HEADlines, we failed to recognize all awards that Rivermont sixth grader Jake Vaughn received at the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa: 

Champion in Overall Junior High Physical Science Division

1st Place in 6th Grade Physical Science Division

Broadcom Masters Junior High Finalist

University of Iowa College of Engineering Award

 

In addition, Rivermont senior Basilia Koster was omitted from the list of student artists featured at the 34th Annual High School Invitational at the Quad City Arts Center. 

Attention Class of 2015 Students & Families!

Plan To Attend!

 

What: iPad2 Tablet Distribution

When: Tuesday, May 3rd - 3:45 p.m.

Where: Mansion 3rd Floor Computer Lab

 

The Class of 2015 (current 8th grade) and their parents should plan to join us as we distribute the iPad2 tablets!  Students and parents will both sign a user agreement and set up an iTunes account.

 

It is important for parents to attend this meeting with their students!

 

Channel 4 News will be on campus to document this exciting event!

 

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Sneak Peek!

 

Stop in to Central Hall next week (Monday, May 2nd - Friday, May 6th) for a sneak peek at this year's silent auction items, which will be on display.  This is a great time to set your strategy for winning that must-have item!

 

This year's event will be held Saturday, May 7th at The Outing Club in Davenport.  For those who cannot attend, don't forget to take advantage of our proxy bidding system!  Proxy bid forms are available at both front desks on campus (Mansion and Becherer Hall)!

 

Questions?  Contact Drew Boster - Director of Development:

(563) 359-1366 ext. 306

boster@rvmt.org

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Have You Purchased Your Raffle Tickets??

 

Don't miss your chance at a Nintendo 3-D, MacBook Air, and the traditional 50/50 Raffle!

 

Raffle tickets were sent home with students early this week and are also available at the front desk in both the Mansion and Becherer Hall.

 

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The impressive MacBook Air! 

Nintendo 3-D - $5 per ticket or $10 for 3 tickets

(this is a student raffle, drawing to be held at morning meeting on Friday, May 6th)

 

MacBook Air - $25 per ticket or $100 for 5 tickets

50/50 Raffle - $10 per ticket or $50 for 6 tickets

(both drawings to be held at the auction) 

From the Admissions Office

 

Classes are filling up!  We have many opportunities for families to visit our campus, participate in activities, and even join in our classes.  Friends, neighbors, and co-workers are welcome to join us for any of the events below - or just call to schedule a personal visit.  Also, don't forget about Summer Adventures at Rivermont - students from any school may attend these terrific summer classes!

 

Cindy Murray - Director of Admissions

(563) 359-1366 ext. 302

murray@rvmt.org

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Open Tours - Tuesday, May 3rd - 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Drop in for informal open tours, held the first Tuesday of every month!  No appointment necessary!

 

Young Scholars - Thursday, May 5th - 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Children ages 2-4 (and an accompanying adult) are invited to join us for stories, crafts, games, and new friends!  Young Scholars is held the first Thursday of each month.

 

Summer Adventures

Keep young minds sharp over the summer with educational programs at Rivermont!  An assortment of classes are offered for children from preschool age and up and cover a wide variety of interests - from cooking to poetry to microbiology!  Students from ANY school may register for Summer Adventures.

 

Link to Summer Adventures schedule and registration:

www.rvmt.org/documents/SummerAdventuresFlyer2011.pdf

Upcoming Events 

 

May

2-13             AP Exams

2-6               Preview of Auction Items in Central Hall

2                  Drawing for iPad at Morning Meeting (US students only), 8:20 AM

                     MS Track (5th-8th) Conference Meet (Field Events)

                                  4:00 PM - Silvis

3                  Q & U Wedding, 8:20 AM (LS Morning Meeting)

                    Admissions Event: Open Tours, 8:30 - 10:00 AM

                    Distribution of iPad2 tablets to Class of 2015, 3:45 PM

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 - Locations and Schedule TBA

7                  Annual Auction Dinner - The Chronicles of Rivermont! 

8                  Mother's Day Strings Recital, 4:00 PM - Auditorium

9-13            Middle and Upper School Art Exhibit, Central Hall

11                Parents' Council Meeting, 8:30 AM

12               MusicFest, 7:00 PM

13               Last Day for Seniors

                    MS/US Imp-Tiger Day

15               Gwen Livingstone Pokora and Marsha Field

                                  Anniversary Reception, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

16-27          Senior Projects (off campus)

16                MS Track Awards Night, 6:30 PM

23                Solo & Ensemble Music Festival, 4:00 - 8:00 PM

26-27, 31    Upper School Finals

27                Last Day for Early School

30                Memorial Day - No School

31                LS Imp-Tiger Day

 

June

1                  LS Promotion Ceremony, 9:00 AM

                    MS/US Awards Ceremony, 10:30 AM

                    Senior Dinner, 6:00 PM - Cafe Indigo, Davenport

2                  MS/US End-of-Year Trip

3                  Senior Project Presentations, 9:30 AM

                    124th Commencement, 4:00 PM

 

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