Bully-Proofing Youth is a practical and effective bullying prevention program designed for children grades 1-12.  It teaches students what kids who target look for in those they pick on and how to stop giving those reactions. Through assemblies, workshops, and group trainings, therapist Jim Bisenius instructs students, teachers, and parents in ways to eliminate bullying behavior.  Jim's presentations are delivered in an extremely entertaining and interactive manner using humor, drawings, story-telling, and role-playing.

Mr. Bisenius will lead a Faculty Workshop on Monday and K-12 Student Workshops Monday & Tuesday.

Starve Bullying Behaviors

Much like a stray dog or cat, kids who bully others continue to target those who feed them.  Bully-Proofing Youth will teach students, school staff, and parents exactly what kids who bully look for and how to specifically respond to "starve" bullying behavior.

Parent Workshop

The parent anti-bullying training will cover exactly how to teach your child to respond to verbal bullying, physical bullying, social bullying, and group manipulation.  Parents will walk away with concrete tools that they can immediately implement and help their child master in order to eliminate bullying from his or her life.  Participants will learn specifically how "popular" bullies isolate, control and manipulate their peers.  Then they will learn exactly what steps their son or daughter must take to stop them.  In addition, parents will be able to use all of these techniques in their own life to deal with controlling or intimidating adults.     

We hope that at least one parent from each family, Early School through Upper School will be able to attend.  Feel free to invite your friends.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Parent Workshop -- 6:00-7:30 PM, Auditorium

A Chili Supper (vegetarian and meat) will be served in Central Hall 5:15-5:55 PM

The Scholarship that Refreshes!    

Congratulations to Pavane Gorrepati for her selection as one of 250 Finalists ( of 84,000 applicants) nationwide in the 2011-2012 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Pavane is invited to attend the all expenses paid Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia where personal interviews will be conducted and students are guaranteed a scholarship ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 renewable for 4 years.

 NJHS

The National Junior Honor Society wants to thank everyone who helped with the King's Harvest Fundraiser. Rivermont was able to donate 4 large, heavy U-Haul boxes of diapers, clothes, hygiene supplies, food, sanitary items and much more. Your generosity will help many women, children and homeless people in these cold winter months.

Don't Panic! Select a College Major with Confidence!

Thursday, March 8 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.    

Mansion Reading Room 

All Quad City high school students and their families.

Eric Rowell, Admissions Officer for Multicultural Outreach from Augustana College will provide advice to students as they prepare for college.  Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to get professional recommendations on selecting a major and minor. The majority of students change their major at least once in their college career and many change several times; this presentation provides pointers and direction in the journey towards discovering your ideal college path. The presentation will also cover resources available for guidance. Bring questions!