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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATEWhere there are no spectators, only participants!
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March 2, 2012 |
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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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Have a safe and restful Spring Break!
Classes resume March 26
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Re-Enrollment is on!
And there is a F R E E Z E!
Current families can re-enroll their students for the 2012-13 school year before new students are accepted. Be sure to reserve a place for your child before March 30.
Re-enrollment contracts and information about 2012-13 were mailed on March 1st.
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2011-12 Annual Fund Classroom Challenge
Results as of noon 3-9-12
60% overall parent participation (40% to go!) PS - 67% JK - 44% K - 58% 1st - 87% 2nd - 62% 3rd - 81% 4th - 86% 5th - 62% 6th - 67% 7th - 33% 8th - 67% 9th - 69% 10th - 50% 11th - 30% 12th - 100% !!! Thank you for your support! It begins with you . . . It remains with them!
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Kudos to 6th Grade Math Bee!
Way to Go! The Rivermont 6th Grade Math Bee team placed fifth in the regional competition and will compete at the state level in late April. Congratulations to team members: Kenton Fee, Naina Ninan, Collin Smith, Sophia Xiao and alternate Perapa Chotiprasidhi. Special thanks to volunteer coach Chae Hee Porubcin.
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 Apologies, last week we omitted a name from the list of students who participated in this year's St. Judes Math A Thon. Hats off to all of the LS fundraiers who together raised $1,615.00 for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Thank you Gracie Gerboth! |
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WQAD News 8
2012 My Favorite Teacher Contest
Deadline for entries is Wednesday, March 28 at 5 PM.
Contest is open to all K-12 students and active teachers within the WQAD News 8 viewing area.
Each entrant must submit an essay of approximately 200 words or less explaining who his/her favorite teacher is/was and why that particular educator is so outstanding.
Each entry must also include:
entrant's name, grade, address and phone number
nominated teacher's full name and current school
school address
grade he/she teaches
Entry must be emailed or delivered by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 28, 2012.
My Favorite Teacher Contest
WQAD News 8
3003 Park 16th Street
Moline, IL 61265
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wqad@wqad.com
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Congratulations Rivermont Regional History Day Participants!
On March 5th, 18 Rivermont students competed in the Regional History Day competition at St. Ambrose University. Every group made it to a "finals" judging and we are excited to announce that 6 of the teams will be advancing to the state competition in Des Moines. Three groups also received a special Science award for their research in a scientific field.
Rivermont will be represented in Des Moines by:
Senior Division
Gwyn Vollman
Exhibit - DDT and Environmental Movement
Victoria Mbakwe and Summer Lawrence
Documentary - Immunization
Lolly Telleen, Adam Dada, Grace Moran
Presentation - Insane Asylum Reform
Shravya Pothula
Paper - Ghandi
Junior Division
Naina Ninan, Sophia Xiao, Kenton Fee
Website - Missouri Compromise 1850
Emilia Porubcin, Manasa Pagadala, Shivani Ganesh
Exhibit - Marie Curie
This is the first year that Rivermont has had 6th and 7th graders compete in the state competition.
Congratulations and
Good Luck in Des Moines!
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From the College Corner:
Check out Augustana College's awesome summer offerings. The Summer Academy programs range from "The Amazing Brain: a Neuroscience Experience" and "Cooking as Chemistry" to "A Return to Hogwarts", "Dance: Music Made Visible".
The 16 courses range in price from $150 to $750 and last from one to five days, with no grades or tests. A special grant is available to students from Rock Island. Students who attend at least one Summer Academy course at Augustana and then apply and are accepted to study as an undergraduate will receive a $500 scholarship.
Follow this link for class offerings and descriptions.
Augustana Summer Academy
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Auction News:
Join us to enjoy the glamorous days of Old Hollywood at the Hotel Blackhawk on Saturday, April 21st, 2012!
Ever dream of walking the red carpet at the Prime Time Em my Awards in a couture gown? Attending a Green Bay Packers game wearing an authentic Aaron Rodgers jersey? Wining and dining in a private villa while watching a practice round at the Ryder Cup?
These are just a few of the amazing live auction items this year's team has been putting together.
Please watch the mail for your invitation to this spectacular event, scheduled for Saturday, April 21st at the Hotel Blackhawk. This year we are pleased to offer hosted cocktails during the silent auction as well as hosted wine service during dinner. (Cash bar after dinner)
Early bird ticket prices available until March 31st. Online registration is available at golions.org along with more details about the most glamorous night of the year!
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Sears Manufacturing Company
Dr. & Mrs. Michal Porubcin
Drs. Rajesh & Bindu Alla
Eye Surgeons Associates
Select Benefit Solutions
 
42 more days!
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Upcoming Events
March
10-25 S P R I N G B R E A K
26 Classes resume27 Marion Crandell Day
NJHS Induction, 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium
29 Admissions Open House, 6:00-8:00 PM - Tell your friends!
30 March Freeze Ends at 4:00 p.m.
Iowa State Science & Technology Fair in Ames
April
3 Admissions Open Tour, 8:30-10:00 a.m.
5 Early Dismissal, 11:30 a.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Computer Optimization Days for Rivermont families
6 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - No Classes
11 Parents' Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m. in the Auditorium
12 Young Scholars, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Lower School Music Program, 7:00 p.m.
13 Grade 5 trip to Springfield
14 Spring Campus Clean-Up, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Volunteers needed!
Upper School Prom & After-Prom
17 NHS Induction Ceremony, 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium
21 Old Hollywood Gala at the Blackhawk - Dinner/Auction
Rivermont Calendar
2012-13 Calendar
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