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February 3, 2012

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Student Reporters

College Corner

King's Harvest Fundraiser

K Round-Up

Auction News

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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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Student Reporters

Students in grades 6-12 report on Rivermont events and happenings as part of a Student Reporter Mini Course. They've been busy!

What: Environmental Club Pine Cone Bird Feeder Project

Reporter: Aviana Zahara, 6th Grade

The Rivermont Environmental Club sponsored "Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder" this week for Middle School (6th-8th) students. Students used pine cones, bird seed, and peanut butter to make feeders for the birds of winter who need extra calories in the cold winter months. They then hung them around the Rivermont campus.

"It was fun, except we ran out of peanut butter!" - Marta Storl-Desmond, 8th Grade

"It was freezing, but it was fun!" - Sam Knupp, 6th Grade

"I came to protect the wildlife and it was worth the cold!" - Isabella Holland, 6th Grade

"It was an amazing adventure!" - Keenan Dolan, 6th Grade

Environmental Club Bird Feeder Project 2

What: Great Central U.S. Shakeout

Reporter: Rose Moran, 6th Grade

Every year, earthquakes shake our home planet Earth. So what do you do when this happens? How do we educate students on how to stay safe? Here is reporter Rose Moran with all the answers!

What exactly is the Great Central U.S. Shakeout? This is an earthquake drill that takes place all across schools in the Midwest. It is used to educate students on exactly what to do if an earthquake were to strike.

When does the drill take place? Rivermont will be prepared for the Great Central U.S. Shakeout on Tuesday, February 7th at 10:15 a.m.

Why does Rivermont participate in this drill? Since most of the Midwest is close to the New Madrid fault line and more and more tremors have been shaking the Midwest and West Coast, schools have decided that it is past time to educate students on earthquake safety.

I asked Mrs. Johnson what to do during this drill. When the alarm sounds, you must "Drop, cover, and hold on." If you're in a classroom, get on the ground, crawl to a desk, and grab onto the legs. In an earthquake, glass can shatter, furniture can slide, and debris can fall. Make sure you take the necessary precautions to prevent these things from happening. Stay safe and always be prepared! Until next time, this is Student Report Rose Moran.

From the College Corner

Congratulations are in order to senior Pavane Gorrepati, who received a "tribute to extraordinary achievements as a student and scholar" in the form of an Early Approval from Stanford University. The Early Approval offer assures Pavane a place in the Fall 2012 entering freshman class at Stanford. Says Stanford: "Pavane, you are among a very small group of applicants who will be receiving this early notification of their admission to Stanford." and "Your application clearly showed that you have the intellectual energy, imagination, and talent to flourish" at Stanford. As Pavane and other seniors wait for regular decision acceptances, Stanford clearly wants to get its foot in the door early for this talented Rivermont senior! Congratulations, Pavane!

Good luck and congratulations to senior

Christine Mbkawe, who is one of only 1,300 students nationally who advanced to the Finalist Standing in the 2012 National Merit Achievement Scholarship Program, a competition for Black American high school students. Entrance to the program is based on high scores on the Fall 2011 PSAT Exam. About 800 students will win a National Achievement Scholarship. We are rooting for you, Christine!

Bonnie Campbell

College Counselor

campbell@rvmt.org

(563) 359-1366 ext. 304

Beginning Monday, the National Junior Honor Society will be sponsoring a fundraiser for King's Harvest, which will run through the end of February.

King's Harvest, established in 1996, is a non-profit organization to help the homeless and a temporary shelter for women and children. The King's Harvest mission is to provide assistance to the poor and homeless living in the Quad Cities.

Boxes will be set up in Becherer Hall for donations. Please contact NJHS advisor Leigh Ann Schroeder with any questions - schroeder@rvmt.org.

Body Wash

Mouth Wash

Hair Shampoo & Conditioner

Foaming Hand Soap REFILLS

Regular Bandaids

Size 3 and 4 Diapers

Toilet Paper and Baby Wipes

Winter Hand/Body Lotion

Rubbing Alcohol

Cotton Balls

Generic First Aid Kits

Pet Food

The Journey Begins...

Kindergarten Round-Up Luncheon

Thursday, February 9th - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Note: This event is open to all families interested in learning more about Rivermont Kindergarten (not just current students) - join us!

RSVP: Brittany Marietta, Director of Admission

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

Lunch will be provided. Current PS/JK students are invited to stay for Early School lunch in the classroom until 1:00 p.m. to allow parents to attend (even those students who are not normally registered for lunch). Students who do not currently attend Rivermont are invited to join their parents for lunch.

Lights! Camera! Auction!

Join Us!

Our next team meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 8 at 12:00 p.m. in the Mansion. Everyone is welcome to attend!

If you are interested in making a donation or becoming a sponsor, please contact Kristine Teitle (kteitle@mchsi.com or 563-355-6107) or Rick St. Laurent (stlaurent@rvmt.org or 563-359-1366).

For the most up-to-date information and to reserve your tickets for the event online, please check out the golions.org website!

Upcoming Events

February

3 Varsity BB Double-Header vs. Meskwaki (Away)

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

Varsity Boys & Girls and Varsity Cheerleaders dismissed 2:30 p.m.

for trip to Meskwaki Settlement in Tama, IA

6 Beginning Chess Class, 3:40-5:00 p.m.

7 Admissions: Open Tours, 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Great Central ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, 10:15 a.m.

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

MS Girls BB vs. Our Lady of Grace (Away), 4:30 p.m.

Varsity BB Double-Header vs. Morning Star (Away)

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

Played at Beyond the Baseline in Davenport

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

9 Admissions: Kindergarten Round-Up Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

MS Girls BB vs. Hampton (Home), 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Girls BB District Tournament Game (Away), 7:00 p.m.

vs. Calamus-Wheatland (Wheatland, IA) - Buses depart 5:15 p.m.

10 Varsity Boys BB vs. Wilton JV (Away), 6:00 p.m.

13 Beginning Chess Class, 3:40-5:00 p.m.

MS Girls BB vs. Hampton (Away), 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Boys BB District Tournament Game (Away), 7:00 p.m.

vs. Midland High School (Wyoming, IA) - Buses depart 4:45 p.m.

14 Junior Project Presentations Assembly, 1:00 p.m.

15 PreSchool to Children's Discovery Center, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

5th Grade to ATEEC (Advanced Technology Environmental & Energy

Center), 1:00-3:15 p.m.

16 Academic Fair, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

17 Ski-Bowl Day (Grades K-12)

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

20 President's Day - NO SCHOOL

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To submit items for HEADlines:

marietta@rvmt.org