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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
Where there are no spectators, only participants!

                                         March 30, 2012  

In This Issue
Kudos
Parent-Teacher Confernces
State Science Fair
Auction News
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Dear Rivermont Community,

College acceptance letters have been flying through cyberspace and snail mail for the past few weeks and our own seniors have been anxiously checking emails and mailboxes.  Last night, the long awaited Ivy acceptances were released.  You may have heard the shouts of joy or groans of disappointment reverberate across the country.  There were definitely shouts of joy from Rivermont households.

Congratulations to our seniors, Class of 2012 for their college acceptances to date!  Their hard work and dedication has been rewarded.  Kudos to our faculty for preparing our students to meet the challenges and expectations offered by colleges and universities across the country. 

American University DC

Augsburg College MN

Augustana College IL

Baylor University TX

Benedictine University IL

Boston University MA

Brown University RI

California Institute of Technology CA

Case Western Reserve University OH

Columbia University NY

Cornell University NY

Dartmouth College NH

DePaul University IL

Duquesne University PA

Drew University NJ

Drexel University PA

Duke University NC

Emory University GA

Gustavus Adolphus College MN

Johns Hopkins University MD

Kent State University OH

Knox College IL

Lehigh University PA

Michigan Technological University MI

New Jersey Institute of Technology NJ

New York University NY

Northern Michigan University MI

Northwestern University IL

Pennsylvania State University PA

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute NY

Richard Stockton NJ

Rosemont College PA

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey-Newark NJ

St. Ambrose University IA

St. Bonaventure University NY

St. Louis University MO

Sienna College NY

Stanford University CA

Stony Brook University NY

Temple University PA

Union College NY

University of Alabama AL (EMSAP)

University of Chicago IL

University of Cincinnati OH

University of Connecticut CT

University of Illinois at Chicago IL

University of Iowa IA

University of Kansas KS

University of Maryland MD

University of Miami FL

University of Minnesota, Morris MN

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities MN

University of Missouri- Kansas City MO

University of Pennsylvania PA

University of Pittsburgh PA

University of Southern Alabama AL

University of Rochester NY

University of Toledo OH

University of Virginia VA

Ursinus College PA

Vanderbilt University TN

Villanova University PA

Virginia Commonwealth University VA

Washington University in St. Louis MO

Wayne State University MI

West Chester University PA

Widener University PA

Yale University CT

Youngstown State University OH

 

This significant list of acceptances gives our seniors a wealth of opportunities to continue their path of learning and achievement.  Of our seven seniors, four are lifers, one entered in first grade, one in seventh, and one in eleventh.  The Class of 2012 has been awarded a combined total of $1,372,344.00 in renewable merit scholarships over 4 years.

 

The Rivermont Experience culminates in the Upper School and once again our students and faculty have demonstrated the benefits of focused Intellect, refined Character, and boundless Creativity!

 

Rick St. Laurent

Headmaster 

 

 

Rivermont Annual Fund

Thank you for your support!
It begins with you . . . It remains with them!

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Kudos!

Joann Weeks and Christian Elliott were published in this year's edition of the Bettendorf Public Library Scribe Anthology!  

 

 

Congratulations to the new Inductees in the National Junior Honor Society.

NJHS

Giavanna Eckhardt

Kenton Fee

Isabella Holland

Megan Lindle

Rose Moran

Naina Ninan

Ben Nordick

Collin Smith

Sophia Xiao   

 

Please forgive our omission!

Last issue we reported that this was the first year for Middle School participation in State History Day.  In fact, Hannah Hansen made it to the State competition for Individual Performance as a 7th grader last year.  Our apologies.    

 

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Parent-Teacher Conferences
April 5 & 6, 2012 

 

Spring is here and that means Parent-Teacher Conferences are fast approaching! (Actually they are next week!)  The Parent-Teacher Conference notebook is available at the reception desk in Becherer Hall.  Please sign up for a time slot to visit with each teacher you wish to see. Then, on conference days, teachers will be in their classrooms and will expect you at the times you registered for.  We will make every effort to keep individual conferences on schedule - thanks for helping us watch the clock!  As some teachers and times fill up quickly, it is advised that parents/families register early for the best selection. 

 

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thursday, April 5th - 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  

(Early Dismissal - 11:30 a.m.)

Friday, April 6th - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (No Classes)

 

The Early School Lunch program, Afternoon Adventures, and the PS-12 After School Care program/study hall take place only on full school days. You may click here: http://www.rvmt.org/documents/SpecialDaysLunchDaycareSign-Up2011-12.pdf to obtain the sign-up form for Special Days lunch and/or day care. (Please disregard if you have previously signed up).

 

 

Good Luck Iowa State Science & Technology Fair Participants! 

 

The following students presented their projects at the Rivermont Academic Fair and are presenting their projects this weekend.

Sarah Bowman

Pavane Gorrepati  

Hannah Hansen

Bailey Mangan

Lana Meier 

Naina Ninan 

Manasa Pagadala

Meghana Pagadala

Shravya Pothula

Collin Smith

Klaus Storl-Desmond

Marta Storl-Desmond

Sophia Xiao

Aviana Zahara



Marion Crandell Day 2012 

 

Each year on Marion Crandell Day, we remember all our faculty and staff who are the heart of the Rivermont Experience. We are fortunate to have so many faculty and staff who have committed themselves to Rivermont for a great number of years. 360 to be exact!   

 

We would like to especially recognize those individuals who have reached a particular milestone in their service to Rivermont.

 

15 years

Bonnie Campbell  

Kristin Skaggs    

 

10 years

Ed Knupp  

Leigh Ann Schroeder   

 

5 years

Tammi Burrell  

Ha Dao Brown 

 

Congratulations and Thank You!

 

 Auction News:
Join us to enjoy the glamorous days of Old Hollywood at the Hotel Blackhawk on Saturday, April 21st, 2012!
Auction 2012 - Old Hollywood Glam

 

Ever dream of walking the red carpet at the Prime Time Emmy 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.)

 

 The Hotel Blackhawk

 

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

22 more days!




The Auction Committee has reserved a block of rooms at the Hotel Blackhawk for a discounted rate.  Why not make a night of it?  Be sure to mention you want the Rivermont rate when you make your reservation.

Auction Lion 

Upcoming Events 

 

March

 

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      PreSchool Open Tours, 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
23      State History Day
           MS Track at Silvis, 4;00 PM
           K-5 P.E. Night, 6:30 PM
28-5/10   All School Art Exhibition in the Gym
25       Rivermont Academic Invitational - RAI
28       MS Play "Looking Glass Land" 2:00 PM
29       MS Play "Looking Glass Land" 2:00 PM
30       MS Track at Silvis, 4:00 PM 
 

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