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January 6, 2011

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Chess Class

Homecoming & Spirit Week

Parents' Council Meeting

College Corner

Admission Events

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Chess Class is Back!

Rivermont is pleased to announce the return of chess class with Roger Kromphardt! Students in grades 1-12 are welcome to enroll in either the Beginner or Advanced Class, depending on their level of skill.

Did you know chess dramatically improves your ability to think rationally, increases cognitive skills, and teaches the value of concentration and commitment? Don't wait! Sign up today! Class sizes are limited and first come, first serve. Registration forms may be turned in to Tammi Burrell at the Becherer Hall front desk.

Beginner Class

Mondays from 3:40-5:00 p.m.

January 23 & 30 - February 6 & 13

$50 for 4 sessions

Advanced Class

Tuesdays from 3:40-5:00 p.m.

January 10, 17, 24, & 31 - February 7, 21, & 28

$100 for 7 sessions

Link to Chess Class Flyer - Click Here!

Link to Chess Class Registration Form - Click Here!

Homecoming & Spirit Week!

Next week is Homecoming & Spirit Week at Rivermont! Students are encouraged to dress up for the theme days of Spirit Week:

Monday - Sports Day (5th-12th grade)

Tuesday - Twin Day (6th-12th grade)

Wednesday - Celebrity/Character Day (6th-12th grade)

Thursday - Mix & Match Day (all grades)

Friday - Red & White Day (all grades)

Spirit Week will culminate with a Homecoming Pep Rally at 2:50 p.m. Friday in the gym.

Homecoming Basketball Games

Saturday, January 14

Varsity Girls vs. QC Christian (Home) - 2:00 p.m.

Varsity Boys vs. QC Christian (Home) - 3:30 p.m.

The Black and White Ball

Homecoming Dance

Grades 9-12

Saturday, January 14

Becherer Hall

7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

$10 at the door, $15 for couples

A light meal will be provided

Mark Your Calendar:

First Parents' Council Meeting of 2012!

Wednesday, 1/11 - 8:30 a.m.

Cafeteria - Becherer Hall

Parents' Council is open to all parents of Rivermont students! Parents' Council is a great opportunity to assist the social, fund-raising, and educational support needs at Rivermont - join us!

From the College Corner

Yes! The PSAT scores are in! Juniors (and those sophomores who opted to take the PSAT) looked beyond the test scores by taking a mini workshop to thoroughly navigate both PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Plus test results and the College Board My Quick Start college planning tool.

First, juniors learned how to use the Score Report Plus and then registered for My College Quick Start on the College Board website. Students accessed an interactive score report using an individual code to see projected SAT I scores and explored the site to search for colleges, explore majors and careers, see correct answers and explanations, get a personalized SAT study plan, learn about scholarship programs, and take a personality test. Once registered, students may access My Quick Start at any time.

Although at this time students received a National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Selection Index Score, no placement results will be available until Fall 2012.

Bonnie Campbell, College Counselor

(563) 359-1366 ext. 304

campbell@rvmt.org

From the Admission Office

You can apply the same philosophy of learning about Rivermont as to education itself - it's best to experience it firsthand! Anyone with an interest in what Rivermont has to offer their child is invited to join us for informal open houses.

Admission Events This Month

Open House Coffee

Saturday, 1/21 - 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Open House

Thursday, 1/26 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

In addition to open houses, I welcome individual tours on dates that best fit the availability of prospective families.

Brittany Marietta, Director of Admission & Marketing

(563) 359-1366 ext. 302 - marietta@rvmt.org

Upcoming Events

January

9 Spirit Week Begins!

10 Advanced Chess Class Begins, 3:40-5:00 p.m.

MS Boys BB vs. Our Lady (Away - 5th/6th only), 4:30 p.m.

11 Parents' Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m.

Varsity BB Double-Header vs. Davenport West JV (Away)

Varsity Girls - 6:00 p.m. Varsity Boys - 7:30 p.m.

12 MS Boys BB vs. Jordan/Morning Star (Home)

5th/6th vs. Jordan - 4:30 p.m. 7th/8th vs. Morning Star - 5:30 p.m.

13 Homecoming Pep Rally, 2:50 p.m.

14 Varsity BB Homecoming Double-Header vs. QC Christian (Home)

Varsity Girls - 2:00 p.m. Varsity Boys - 3:30 p.m.

Homecoming Dance (9th-12th), 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

17 Advanced Chess Class, 3:40-5:00 p.m.

18 Varsity Boys BB vs. Scattergood (Away), 6:30 p.m.

19 LS Family Math Night (JK-5th), 5:00-6:30 p.m.

20 Varsity BB Double-Header vs. Unity Christian JV (Away)

Varsity Girls - 6:00 p.m. Varsity Boys - 7:30 p.m.

21 BESTS Test & Open House Coffee, 8:30-11:00 a.m.

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