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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
Where there are no spectators, only participants!
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October 21, 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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ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE ADDED TO THE US FALL PLAY!
This year's Upper School Fall Play, Murder By the Book, will be performed in the Bettendorf Mansion, in the first floor parlor. Due to limited seating, an additional performance has been added!
There will be 3 showings:
Friday, November 4th - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 5th - 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Because seating is limited, reservations are highly recommended. Please contact Mrs. Skaggs at (563) 359-1366 ext. 323 or skaggs@rvmt.org to reserve a seat (if leaving a voicemail or sending an email, please specify the performance time you will be attending).
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David R. Collins Children's Literature Festival
Tuesday, October 25th - River Center
Grades 3-5 will be attending the festival on Tuesday! The festival will feature 2011 Newbery Award winning author Clare Vanderpool. In addition, Rivermont seniors Pavane Gorrepati and Ramya Prabhu will be presenting their book, A Buzzie Bee Tale!
Be sure to watch the Quad City Times on Tuesday for a large article featuring Pavane and Ramya!
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Student Hunger Drive News
As of October 13, we have raised 2,600 pounds of food! This is not including the money we have collected that will be used to purchase food at the end of the drive - the dodgeball tournament this week raised $70, along with cans! Kudos to Darsani Reddy from Upper School, Manasa Pagadala from Middle School, and the 1st Grade Class, who brought in the most cans last week!
Events Coming Up:
Volleyball Tournament
Mini Period (1:00-1:50 p.m.) - Wednesday, 10/26
Open to Grades 6-12
Student-formed teams take on the Varsity Volleyball team!
Cost is $12 or 12 cans per team (teams of 6) or $1 or 1 can to watch - extra serves will be sold for $1 or 1 can each.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Wednesday, 10/26 - Monday, 10/31
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to bring in a creatively carved pumpkin to compete for top prize of a trophy and candy! Cost to enter is $10 or 10 cans. Pumpkins will be on display in the Mansion. Mrs. Hampton and Mrs. Field will be judging!
Half-Way Facebook Contest
We are at the half-way point of the drive and to keep the excitement from the Kick-Off Party rolling, the 2011 Student Hunger Drive is holding a contest! Starting today (Friday), you are encouraged to visit the Student Hunger Drive Facebook page and vote for your FAVORITE 2011 skit. Please LIKE Rivermont's skit video and encourage your friends and family to do the same!
The school with the most "likes" will win a $500 cash award from the Student Hunger Drive! This award may be used as "seed" money for next year's drive, a school project, or as a donation to another not-for-profit organization. All skits performed at the Kick-Off Party have been posted to the Student Hunger Drive Facebook page.
The contest will run Friday, October 21st through Friday, October 28th. The winner will be announced at the 2011 Student Hunger Drive Finale Rally on November 10th.
What are you waiting for? Go vote NOW!
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Rivermont Community Garden
The National Junior Honor Society is preparing land on the lower campus for a Rivermont Community Garden! The garden is located at the east end past the lower parking lot. Due to clean up efforts on Campus Beautification Day, NJHS has more land than anticipated! NJHS is the sponsor and overseer of this garden, but the garden itself is a Rivermont garden! Classes and/or groups are invited to use a section of land to plant their own produce.
Each class or group will be responsible for planting, upkeeping, and harvesting their produce (NJHS members will help if needed). The produce will be donated to Cafe on Vine, Churches United, and other non-profit organizations.
If your class or school group would like a section of land, complete the form (link below) and return to Leigh Ann Schroeder. Please indicate what types of plants you would like to plant. NJHS will have greenhouse access over the winter to begin plants by seed. Let Leigh Ann know if you would like starter plants or if you are planning to do that yourself. It is preferred that you supply your own seeds, but NJHS can help with that if needed. NJHS will be planning the garden based on this form/survey. There is enough land that everyone who wishes to participate will be able to!
Questions? Contact Leigh Ann Schroeder, 5th Grade Teacher and NJHS Advisor, at (563) 359-1366 ext. 343 or schroeder@rvmt.org.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Don't forget to sign up for a time slot to visit with the teachers you would like to see for parent-teacher conferences! An appointment book is located at the front desk in Becherer Hall, organized alphabetically by teacher last name. Please sign up for conferences before Thursday, October 27.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 27 - 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 28 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Auction News!
This week, the Rivermont Auction Committee held it's "Kick Off" meeting for the 2012 Annual Auction, scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2012. We are especially excited to feature the glitz and glamour of Old Hollywood at this year's venue, The Hotel Blackhawk. Congratulations and special thanks to Pavane Gorrepati and Linda Hampton for submitting their winning idea!
The Auction Committee is still looking for volunteers! All levels of help are appreciated and needed. What is your special talent? What do you enjoy doing? Please join us for a brown bag lunch (bring your own) meeting on November 4th at 12:00 p.m. in the Mansion. We will provide drinks and dessert for everyone!
A very special thank you to the Seshadri family for making the first donation to the Auction! If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Drew Boster at (563) 359-1366 ext. 306 or boster@rvmt.org
If you are interested in volunteering but cannot make the meeting, please contact Kristine Teitle, Rivermont Parent and Auction Chairperson, at (563) 940-2610 or kteitle@mchsi.com. Kristine would also be happy to hear from you with questions, ideas, or suggestions!
We are looking forward to this year's exciting event!
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2011 Fall Book Fair
Mark Your Calendars! Volunteers Needed!
Rivermont is once again hosting the annual Book Fair! The Book Fair begins Monday, October 24 in Becherer Hall. If you can't attend the Book Fair, there is also the option of ordering online! The online book fair will run October 19 through November 4 and can be accessed at:
We are in need of volunteers to work 2 hour shifts during the fair and for set-up and tear-down. Please contact Kristel Ersan or Stacy Chambers (please also copy Kate Flood on any emails, as she will be assisting in the Book Fair and ensuring all emails are answered).
Kristel Ersan - Book Fair Chair
kristele@happyjoes.com
(563) 650-4680
Stacy Chambers - Book Fair Co-Chair
scham31477@aol.com
(952) 221-1346
Kate Flood
floodkatem@sau.edu
(281) 636-1524
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Win a Pajama Party! And Donuts!
The class (PS-12th) that sells the most SCRIP during the month of October will win a PJ Day at school, complete with donuts in the morning! The last chance to participate in the contest will be Friday, Oct. 28th - orders must be in by 3:00 p.m. that day! Keep in mind that orders placed by families with more than one student at Rivermont will count towards BOTH students' grades (for example, if you have a 1st and 4th grade student, your order will count towards both 1st and 4th grade totals).
What class is in the lead???
1st - $975
2nd - $100
4th - $725
6th - $750
7th - $1,700
8th - $250
9th - $560
(All other grades have not turned orders in.)
Questions? Contact Melissa Sears at jmlsears@mchsi.com or (563) 343-5652
Links:
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Calling All Band Students!
Earn Extra Credit This Weekend!
Phyllis Miller, Rivermont Band Director, will be performing with The Quad City Wind Ensemble this Sunday! All band students who attend the performance will earn extra credit.
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Upcoming Events
October
24 Book Fair Begins
College Rep On Campus - Knox College
25 David R. Collins Children's Literature Festival (3rd-5th)
8:30 AM - 1:45 PM
27 Early Dissmissal, 11:30 AM
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
28 No Classes
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
31 Halloween Assembly, 2:45 PM
November
3 College Rep On Campus - Buena Vista University
Concordia Language Villages Trip departs, 12:30 PM
4 Upper School Fall Play Performance, 7:00 PM
5 Upper School Fall Play Performances, 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM
6 Concordia Language Villages Trip returns, approx. 9:30 PM
7 ITBS Testing Begins
College Rep On Campus - St. Ambrose University
Fall Sports Night, 6:30 PM
9 Parents' Council Meeting, 8:30 AM
FAFSA Workshop, 7:00 PM
10 Student Hunger Drive Loading Day & Finale Rally
11 Red Wheel Fundraiser Begins
Mid-Quarter (2nd Quarter)
12 BESTS Test & Open House Coffee, 8:30 - 11:00 AM
Rivermont Calendar
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