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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
Where there are no spectators, only participants!
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May 6, 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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Rivermont Service Day!
Dear Rivermont Community,
Today, Rivermont students could be found across the Quad Cities giving back. Inspired by the Upper School students who annually participate in the United Way Day of Caring, Rivermont's entire student body decided they wanted to do their part and so Rivermont's own annual Service Day became a tradition!
Today finds our students engaged and involved, beginning with Kindergarten and Fifth Grade who sang songs and brought flowers to the Iowa Masonic Home in Bettendorf. Second and Third Grade visited the Bettendorf Health Care Center and the First and Fourth Grade went to Manor Care in Davenport. Our Lower School students gave the gifts of songs and flowers, but in all probability were equally enriched by time spent with a generation who have lived and seen so much!
Our Middle School, Grades 6-8, participated in a campus service workshop and then set out to work in the Bettendorf parks and bike trails. As our community becomes increasingly aware of the ecological importance of green space, we realize how fortunate we are to have such extensive parks and trails. Today was a good day for our Middle Schoolers to continue their education as stewards of their environment!
Rivermont's Upper School students, Grades 9-12, served as leaders for younger students by putting their gardening and maintenance skills to use at the Center for Active Seniors (CASI), the Central Community Circle Food Pantry/Café on Vine, and even our own campus! Clearing away winter's debris and planting gardens that will give back throughout the year is a wonderful lesson in how just a few hours spent in service can impact a community for months to come.
And then of course, some service projects are just plain fun! Middle and Upper Schoolers finished the day with a dodgeball tournament in our gym to benefit the United Way Student Campaign.
Days like today give the School the opportunity to expand lessons of the classroom to the community around us. Our students learn about the needs of their community and the positive impact one individual can have.
I hope you join me in the pride I feel in our students. I congratulate them on their day and thank them for representing Rivermont in such a wonderful way!
Rick St. Laurent
Headmaster
The Chronicles of RIVERMONT
The Lions, The Imps, and The Tigers
Saturday, May 7, 2011
The Outing Club
Davenport, Iowa
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Kudos!
Rivermont third grader Angela Jones placed second in the local PBS Writers' Contest! There were a total of 373 entries from kindergarten through third grade and Angela competed against approximately 100 third grade students from the Quad City area!
Angela will be honored, along with 15 other winners, at a ceremony on May 22nd at the Deere-Wiman House (Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House - 1105 8th Street, Moline).
Congratulations, Angela!
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Congratulations, Aislinn!
Fourth grade student Aislinn Geedey was the winner at the Auction Student Raffle, drawn during an All School Morning Meeting today! Aislinn will have a BLAST using her new Nintendo 3-DS!
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Results of E-Waste Drive!
Erin Robinson Vorac of the Scott County Waste Commission reports that during the week long e-waste drive, Rivermont collected:
Bettendorf - 600 lbs
Davenport - 809 lbs
Rock Island County - 367 lbs
A BIG thank-you to the Rivermont community for their participation in this event and to the National Honor Society for organizing it!
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Zoo for the Day?!!
Would any Lower School student like to bring a toy or stuffed animal to school? For our final spring service project, Lower School Student Council would like to adopt an animal from the Niabi Zoo. Our donations would help an animal receive nutritious snacks and toys to help them exercise and PLAY!
To raise funds, we are asking LS students to donate at least 50 cents to bring a stuffed animal or toy to school and introduce it on stage during Morning Meeting on Friday, May 13th.
We hope everyone will participate and make Rivermont a Zoo for the Day!
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Support the NHS Book Drive!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, the Rivermont National Honor Society is holding a Book Drive to provide kids in developing nations with quality educational materials. A book can impact a child's life tremendously. As Kofi Annan, Nobel Peace Prize recipient said, "Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy, and sustainable human development."
Please help support this important cause to provide educational materials for kids all over the world!
We are looking for excellent quality new/used books such as:
Books for native speakers of Spanish and French
English grammar
Science texts (K-University)
Math texts (K-University)
Dictionaries and picture dictionaries
Medical texts
Agriculture and Animal Science texts
Vocational books (plumbing, electrical wiring, carpentry)
Children's library books (picture, story, and chapter books)
Encyclopedias newer than 1990
Unfortunately, we cannot accept:
Magazines
Journals (except JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine)
Encyclopedias older than 1990
Workbooks
Textbooks more than 10 years old (except agriculture books)
All books will be donated through the International Book Project, Inc.
Thank you for your support!
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Mrs. Turner at turner@rvmt.org or Pavane Gorrepati at pavaneg@gmail.com
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NAIS 20/20 Challenge:
Deforestation
The fifth grade has finished the NAIS 20/20 Challenge on Deforestation! Students researched and completed projects on the topic from January through April. Students divided into groups and wrote a children's book, titled Peter's Big Day, and gave a copy to all Lower School classes. Students also wrote a comic book, starred in a commercial, and produced a PowerPoint presentation, all highlighting the dangers of deforestation and how to overcome this global issue.
The NAIS 20/20 Challenge is an Internet-based program that pairs classes from schools in the U.S. with counterpart classes in schools in other countries. Together, the teams tackle real global problems to find solutions that can be implemented at the local level and in their own communities.
Way to go, fifth grade!
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Join Us!
National History Day Trivia Night
History Day students have been very busy in the month of April! Rivermont was represented in the Senior and Junior Divisions at the State History Day Competition in Des Moines, IA.
In the Junior Division, Hannah Hansen scored high marks for her individual performance as Samantha Smith. In the Senior Division, Shravya Pothula placed first in the Historical Paper category for her analysis of Gorbechov's influence on the Cold War. Shravya earned a trip to the National History Day Competition in Washington, D.C. in June. In the Group Performance category, Pavane Gorrepati, Joann Weeks, Meghana Pagadala, and Christine Mbakwe placed first. The group earned a Best Historical Interpretation award for their performance about the Nuremburg Trials. They also earned a trip to the National History Day Competition in June! This is the second trip to Nationals for Meghana, Christine, and Joann.
We are extremely proud of all our participants!
National History Day Trivia Night is a fundraiser to assist with travel costs to attend the competition. Have a blast while supporting our History Day students!
What: National History Day Trivia Night
When: Friday, May 20th - 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Rivermont Auditorium
Cost: $10 per person (max 8 per table)
$10 Mulligans
$20 Double Points Sheet
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Leigh Ann Schroeder - History Day Advisor
schroeder@rvmt.org
(563) 359-1366 ext. 343 |
Attention MS & US Families!
Permission slips and payment for the end-of-year trip for grades 5-12 to Adventureland are due:
Friday, May 13th
Each year, Rivermont sponsors an end-of-year trip for students in grades 5-12. This year the trip will be to Adventureland Park near Altoona, IA. The cost of this trip is $40, which includes transportation and admission to the park. The trip will depart from Rivermont at 7:30 a.m. sharp on Thursday, June 2nd. Students will need to bring extra money for lunch and dinner, as well as any incidental purchases they may choose to make . Students should dress appropriately for the weather - sunscreen is highly recommended. The bus will return to campus by 8:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Monica Weeks at weeks@rvmt.org |
PLAN TO ATTEND!
MusicFest
Thursday, May 12th
7:00 p.m. - Rivermont Auditorium
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I Spy History Day for Kids
at the
Colonel Davenport House
(North Shore of Arsenal Island - turn at the corner of Rodman and Hillman)
Saturday, May 21st - 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Go on a scavenger hunt through the house that shaped QC history!
Watch demonstrations of spinning yarn!
Pretend to be a pioneer in the prairie area!
Pack a picnic lunch to eat along the Mississippi River!
First 200 people will receive a FREE ticket to a River Bandits game of their choice!
Free admission for the whole family!
(Donations are welcome)
Adults must show a valid photo ID at the guard station. |
If you haven't already, don't forget to RSVP for...
Marsha Field and
Gwen Livingstone Pokora
25th Anniversary Reception
Sunday, May 15th - 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Hors d'oeuvres and dessert reception
Rivermont Campus - Bettendorf Mansion
RSVP: Brittany Marietta - marietta@rvmt.org or
(563) 359-1366 ext. 301
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Saturday - The Outing Club
(2109 Brady Street - Davenport)
6:00 p.m. - Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. - Dinner followed by Live Auction
Dress: Casual Elegant |
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Upcoming Events
May
2-13 AP Exams
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
LS Zoo for the 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 to Adventureland
3 Senior Project Presentations, 9:30 AM
124th Commencement, 4:00 PM
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