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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
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May 27, 2011

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End-of-Year Activities

Gr. 3, 4, & 5 Track Meet

Fundraiser for Joplin, MO

Humility of Mary Housing Benefit

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Dear Rivermont Community,

As we wrap up the school year, we celebrate the achievements of our students! Wednesday, June 1st at 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten through Grade 5 will participate in our LS Promotion Ceremony, where they will be recognized for participation and accomplishments in school activities. In addition, each student will be presented with a certificate promoting them to the next grade. The MS & US Awards Ceremony will follow at 10:30 a.m., where Grades 6 through 12 will be recognized, including awards presented by several community groups. These ceremonies are wonderful opportunities for families to celebrate together and for alums to relive memories and congratulate the new crop of Lions.

The week concludes with Senior Project Presentations on Friday, June 3rd at 9:30 a.m. and our 124th Commencement Exercises at 4:00 p.m. In addition to the awarding of diplomas, some of the School's most prestigious awards are presented. The ceremony is held on the south terrace of the Mansion overlooking the Mississippi.

Graduation Picture

While we may be focused on the close of this school year, plans are well underway for next. Rivermont has launched its iPad Pilot Program in the Upper School with the hopes of expanding to other grades in the very near future. This summer will see the expansion of our WiFi network to include the whole campus. Both the Early School and the English classes will benefit from video technology. Flip cameras in Early School will record student work, while a video editing program, made possible by generosity of Mrs. Pokora's 25th Anniversary, will allow students to create original video productions in the English department. Our technology extravaganza will also include installation of Promethean and touch screen projectors in our remaining academic classrooms.

Although technology is critical to learning and working in today's world, it is vital that an appreciation for nature be part of that experience. Building on our Outdoor Learning Experience (OLE) Day, we will launch (our alums will say re-launch) an outdoor education program that will take Upper School students to northern Wisconsin for camping, canoeing, climbing, and outdoor survival and leadership training. This week away from the books will deepen student relationships, expand their knowledge of the natural world, and promote resilience and positive risk taking. Having been involved in leading outdoor education trips for over 20 years, I am very excited to bring this to Rivermont. Watch for outdoor education opportunities for our Lower and Middle School students, as well.

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Under the direction of Kris Skaggs and Sally Schulz, our newly formed show choir will expand our performance program. 2011-12 will also see the addition of a Middle School play production production, which will surely become a new Rivermont tradition.

As you can see, Rivermont does not rest on its laurels. We are continually looking to enhance and expand the Rivermont Experience. Always true to our roots in the 3R's - reading, (w)riting, and (a)rithmetic, the Rivermont Experience enriches its students in 5 more R's - risk , rigor, respect, responsibility, and resilience.

Thank you for an excellent year! Have a restful and safe summer so you can return to continue being part of the Rivermont Experience! To our seniors - good luck, good friends, and good memories!

Once a Lion, Always a Lion,

Rick St. Laurent

Headmaster

End-of-Year Activities

Please take the opportunity to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of our students!

Tuesday, May 31st

Lower School Imp-Tiger Day (wear your colors!)

Wednesday, June 1st

9:00 a.m. - Lower School Promotion Ceremony (dress sharply!)

10:30 a.m. - Middle & Upper School Awards Ceremony (casual business attire)

6:00 p.m. - Senior Dinner at Cafe Indigo (reservation required)

Thursday, June 2nd

Grades 5-12 trip to Adventureland (reservation required)

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, June 3rd

9:30 a.m. - Senior Project Presentations

4:00 p.m. - 124th Commencement

Monday, August 15th

First Day of School!

Grades 3, 4, & 5 Track Meet Results

On Tuesday, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades participated in their annual track meet at Paul V. Olsen track at Augustana. We had beautiful weather for the track meet and lots of wonderful help. Middle School Track Coach Carey DeWitt, along with the classroom teachers Mrs. Ashby, Ms. Topalian, and Mrs. Schroeder were instrumental in making the meet run smoothly! Special thanks to the parents who were able to help with field events and cheering! We also appreciate Augustana's hospitality.

The track meet is part of Rivermont's ongoing effort to provide sport instruction to Lower School students. This past year, our coaching staff has provided instruction in volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading in the Lower School.

Field Events

3rd Grade Boys Softball Throw:

Jacob Holland - 81', William Sharis - 63', Jozef Porubcin - 63'

3rd Grade Girls Softball Throw:

Jewell Hixon - 42', Dwira Nandini - 39', Hannah Lederman - 36', Lekha Palaypu - 36'

4th Grade Boys Softball Throw:

Evan Didelot - 78', Cole Mangan - 57', Aditya Shah - 54'

4th Grade Girls Softball Throw:

Lauren Schroeder - 42', Mary Aisling McDowell - 36', Mahum Haque - 33', Ellie Decker - 33'

5th Grade Boys Softball Throw:

Keenan Dolan - 118', Klaus Storl-Desmond - 87', Sam Knupp - 84'

5th Grade Girls Softball Throw:

Giavanna Eckhardt - 75', Naina Ninan - 69', Emily Goodman - 54'

3rd Grade Boys Discus Throw

Jacob Holland - 29', Jozef Porubcin - 26', William Sharis - 23'

3rd Grade Girls Discus Throw:

Hannah Lederman - 19', Eve Strasser - 15' 5", Dwira Nandini - 15'

4th Grade Boys Discus Throw:

Aditya Shah - 18', Cole Mangan - 15', Evan Didelot - 15'

4th Grade Girls Discus Throw:

Mary Aisling McDowell - 18', Aislinn Geedey - 18', Lauren Schroeder - 17'

5th Grade Boys Discus Throw:

Keenan Dolan - 44' 4", Sam Knupp - 31', Kenton Fee - 30' 8"

5th Grade Girls Discus Throw:

Emily Goodman - 25', Sophia Xiao - 23' 10", Lana Meier - 23' 6"

3rd Grade Boys Long Jump:

Jacob Holland - 9' 2", Jozef Porubcin - 8' 2", William Sharis - 8'

3rd Grade Girls Long Jump:

Jewell Hixon - 8' 1", Hannah Lederman - 7' 4", Lekha Palaypu - 6' 4"

4th Grade Boys Long Jump:

Cole Mangan - 8' 3", Evan Didelot - 6' 6", Aditya Shah - 5' 8"

4th Grade Girls Long Jump:

Aislinn Geedey - 6' 2", Mary Aisling McDowell - 6' 0", Lauren Schroeder - 5' 6", Ellie Decker - 5' 6"

5th Grade Boys Long Jump:

Kenton Fee - 9' 10", Sam Knupp - 9' 4", Robert McVey - 8' 9"

5th Grade Girls Long Jump:

Perapa Chotiprasidhi - 10' 7", Giavanna Eckhardt - 10' 2", Emily Goodman - 9' 2"

Running Events

3rd Grade Boys Mile Run:

Jacob Holland - 6:49, Alton Barber - 7:34, Jozef Porubcin - 7:46

3rd Grade Girls Mile Run:

Hannah Lederman - 8:53, Asha Alla - 10:22, Jewell Hixon - 10:58

4th Grade Boys Mile Run:

Evan Didelot - 8:37

4th Grade Girls Mile Run:

Lauren Schroeder - 10:07, Ellie Decker - 11:07

5th Grade Boys Mile Run:

Keenan Dolan - 6:46, Sam Knupp - 6:56, Klaus Storl-Desmond - 7:25

5th Grade Girls Mile Run:

Aviana Zahara - 7:25

3rd Grade 100m Dash:

17.2 - Alton Barber, Chirag Gowda, Hannah Lederman, William Sharis, Evin Ersan, Gavin Sears

4th Grade 100m Dash:

20.7 - Evan Didelot, Lauren Schroeder, Ellie Decker, Mary Aisling McDowell, Aislinn Geedey, Sylvia Freidhof-Cruz

5th Grade 100m Dash:

14.5 - Keenan Dolan, Aviana Zahara, Giavanna Eckhardt, Robert McVey

3rd Grade 200m Dash:

38.1 - Jacob Holland, Chirag Gowda, William Sharis

4th Grade 200m Dash:

43.3 - Evan Didelot, Cole Mangan, Ellie Decker

5th Grade 200m Dash:

34.2 - Aviana Zahara, Sam Knupp, Klaus Storl-Desmond

All Grades 400m Dash:

1.24 - Jacob Holland, Sam Knupp, Aviana Zahara

3rd Grade 4 x 100m Relay:

Jozef Porubcin, Hayes Murphy, Jacob Holland

4th Grade 4 x 100m Relay:

Evan Didelot, Mahum Haque, Ellie Decker, Aditya Shah

5th Grade 4 x 100m Relay:

Aviana Zahara, Kenton Fee, Sophia Xiao, Rose Moran

Rivermont Student Organizes Fundraiser for Joplin, MO

Rivermont eighth grader Michal Porubcin has organized a fundraiser for the American Red Cross relief efforts following the devastating tornado in Joplin, MO. Michal, an avid tennis player, has competed in tennis tournaments in Joplin and the tragedy has hit close to home for him. He is asking Rivermont families to join him in raising funds for the relief effort.

Donations are being collected at both front desks on campus (Becherer Hall and the Mansion) and will be sent to the American Red Cross Foundation from Rivermont Collegiate. Whatever amount you are able to give is greatly appreciated. Please make checks out to the American Red Cross. Donations will be accepted through June 1st.

Michal is always impressed by the way the Rivermont community steps up in times of great need and disaster and thanks you for your support!

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McCaulley Piano Studio Accepting Students for Fall 2011

McCaulley Piano Studio is now accepting students for next fall at Rivermont. After school piano lessons will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. under the direction of partnering teacher, Leah Roozeboom. Lessons will begin the first week of school. It is required that students have a piano at home to practice.

Please contact Laura McCaulley for more information:

(563) 340-9516

lauramccaulley@aol.com

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Upper School Exam Schedule

Semester II 2010-11

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Foreign Languages

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Locker Check & Lock Return

12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Regular Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Make-ups

Exams begin promptly at the time scheduled. It is advised that students be on campus 30 minutes prior to the exam start time and in the exam room 10 minutes prior to start time. All exams will take place on the third floor of the Mansion unless otherwise noted.

Upper School students are not required to be on campus unless they have an exam scheduled. The Reading Room will be open for study.

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Advanced Goalkeeper Academy

High school (entering grades 9-12) and college keepers

At least one year of goalkeeping experience required

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday mornings

9:00 - 10:15 a.m. - June 14 - July 14

Cost: $150

(Attendance at all sessions is NOT required. There will be 15 training sessions available.)

Junior Goalkeeper Academy

Ages 9-14

No previous goalkeeping experience necessary

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday mornings

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - June 14 - 30 (9 training sessions)

Cost: $95

Junior Goalkeeper Academy

2-day intensive

July 12 and 14 - 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (lunch is provided)

Cost: $75

Each academy will be limited to 12 goalkeepers, so enroll early!

To register call (563) 468-3504

Individual Goalkeeper Instruction:

If your schedule does not permit you to take advantage of the group sessions or you wish a more personalized training environment, please contact Coach Knupp to arrange training sessions. Cost to be determined.

Goalkeeper Academy Director Ed Knupp

Rivermont Collegiate Athletic Director

Bettendorf High School Assistant Girls Soccer Coach / GK Coach

National Soccer Coaches Association National & Advanced National Diplomas

Head Coach at the collegiate level for 13 years (men's and women's soccer)

Academies held at Rivermont Collegiate, Bettendorf

1821 Sunset Drive - Bettendorf, IA 52722

The Jewish Feast-ival

Where you don't have to be Jewish to have a great time!

Join us on Sunday, June 26th

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Tri City Jewish Center - 2715 30th St. - Rock Island

Tickets $2 - 12 & Under FREE

The Tri City Jewish Center presents the Jewish Feast-ival, featuring 100% kosher delights such as chicken matzoh ball soup, corned beef on rye, potato bourekas, mandel bread, and more! Face painting, clowns, carnival games, and balloon artists will be joined by Jewish music, Israeli dancing, and Krav-Maga martial arts. There will also be a Mah Jongg Marathon, a hot dog eating contest, sampling of He'Brew beers, and a raffle.

Link for more information:

Jewish Feast-ival 2011

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