It has been an exciting week getting reacquainted with old friends and meeting new ones as we add Lions to the pride. The 2012-13 calendar is full of activities with many opportunities to be part of the Rivermont Community. We hope to see you at school events, participating on committees, and in the Parents' Council. Once again, welcome to another great year at Rivermont - we have much to be proud of and much to celebrate!
You may notice a shorter format and new name (Paw Postings!) for the newsletter formerly known as HEADlines. Based on feedback from families and faculty, we have made the newsletter a quick, easy read that links to additional info and media.
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Imp-Tiger Sorting Assembly
Tuesday, 8/21 - 1:00 p.m.
New faculty and students are sorted as Imps or Tigers!
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Early Morning
Drop-Off
Need to drop off before 8:15 a.m.? No problem!
PS & JK can report to their classroom as early as 7:30 a.m. - charge is $6.40/hour.
K-8th can report to the cafeteria as early as 7:00 a.m. - charge is $6.40/hour from 7:00-7:45 a.m. - there is no charge after 7:45 a.m. K-8th is dismissed at 8:10 a.m.
(Before school supervision is charged in 15 minute increments.)
9th-12th should report to the lower level of the Mansion until 8:15 a.m.
Back-to-School BBQ
Thursday, 8/23 - 5:00 p.m.
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Clothing Drive
6th grader Aislinn Geedey has organized a clothing drive to help families in a local domestic violence shelter. Collection boxes are located in Becherer Hall and donations will be collected through August 31. Please donate clean, gently used clothes, any size from newborn to teenager, including socks and shoes. Your help is greatly appreciated!
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OLE Day
Friday, 8/24
PS-5th
West Lake Park
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Rivermont Student Keeps Promise to President Obama, Featured in QC Times
6th grader Sylvia Freidhof-Cruz made a promise to President Obama in June 2011 when he visited her family's restaurant, Ross's, that she would would try to win the President's Academic Award - and she did last school year!
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Sylvia poses with her President's Academic Award
Doin' It With Distinctiveness
Showcasing what sets Rivermont apart
Rivermont's FIRST LEGO League (FLL) robotics program has been expanded to include 5th - 8th grade with a room in Becherer Hall set up with 9 computers devoted entirely to the robotics teams!
Last year two teams of Rivermont 5th graders competed at the regional qualifier and Team Masterminds brought home the Core Values Inspiration Award. For info on last year's competition: