Riverstone International School Newsletter
January 6, 2014
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 Happy New Year! I can't wait to see everyone tomorrow as you and your students once again bring life to these halls! We have had a wonderful and productive in-service today. In the morning, we held departmental meetings and practiced our lock-down drill with East Jr. High's SRO, Officer Jason Kindleburger. The afternoon has been spent in divisional meetings. Because of your generous support of the Annual Fund, we were able to offer our Grade 4 teachers a mindfulness training and curriculum plan, which is age appropriate to their students. It is wonderful to be able to "yes" to extra faculty development opportunities - thank you! Finally, after an exhaustive search, we are still unable to find a Middle School Boys Basketball coach. Please think of either volunteering or putting us in touch with someone who might be interested. Contact Demi Dlouhy for more details or to volunteer. Enjoy the evening and we will see you tomorrow. 
Bob Carignan Head of School bcarignan@riverstoneschool.org |
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FORMS & SCHEDULES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
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 Get your new year in order!
Lunch and activity forms, as well as outdoor education equipment lists, are available on the school website.
Return your lunch form on Tuesday, January 7 and start lunch on Monday, January 13. Contact Business Director, Kevin Richmond, with questions.
Register now for After School Activities for Session Three that starts in January! Register for activities until classes are full. Contact Tarrah Elam, Student Life Coordinator, with questions.
Review the equipment lists for your child's winter activities.
Mark your calendars for Camp Invention 2014 which will be held June 23-27, 2014.
Review the school calendar to identify dates for winter outdoor education activities, athletics, Spring Break, graduation, etc.
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We have several opportunities for parents to learn more about activities that your children will be involved in during the next few months. Please join us.
**CHANGE OF DATE** Dr. Mindy Gaddis is our first featured speaker at our parent brown bag lunch that will be held Friday, January 17 discussing wellness. Dr. Gaddis will be joined by other members of her team, including a dietician and fitness director. All parents and invited. Feel free to bring a friend!
Middle School Basketball Parent Meeting
| Tuesday, January 7 at 3:30 PM | Middle School Room 39 (Abby Fereday's Room) | Elementary School Winter Activities Parent Info Meeting
| Wednesday, January 8 at 8:45 AM | Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room | National History Day Gr 6 -Gr 10 Parent Info Meeting
| Wednesday, January 8 at 8:45 AM | Middle School Room 37 (Hayden Jared's Room) | Health and Wellness Brown Bag Luncheon for Parents presented by Dr. Mindy Gaddis
| Friday, January 17 at 12:00 PM | Harris Ranch Spring Creek Clubhouse on S Millspur Way
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MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
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There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 7 at 3:30 PM in Room 39 of the Middle School for parents of students interested in playing Middle School Boys Basketball.
The Middle School Basketball season runs from January 8 - February 22. Boys in Grades 6-8 are eligible.
We are still seeking a Middle School Boys Basketball coach. Please contact Demi Dlouhy if you are interested! |
 Check the school calendar for your child's winter activities.
Activities include: Ice Skating Lessons - Preschool through Grade 1 Nordic Lessons - Grades 2 and 3 Snow School - Grade 4 McCall Outdoor Science School - Grade 5 Ski & Snowboard Lessons - Grades 6 and 7 Idaho City Yurt Trip - Grade 8 Bogus Basin Snow Camping Trip - Grade 10 Senior Trip to the Sawtooths - Grade 12
Parents are invited to learn more about Elementary School Winter Outdoor activities. Join us on Wednesday, January 8 at 8:45 AM in the Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room. Contact Ben Brock, Director of Outdoor Education, with questions. |
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BIG BREAK BIRDING CONTEST
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 Submit your lists of the birds you identified over the winter break for the third Annual Big Break Birding Competition!
Raffle tickets awarded for a variety of categories...everyone has the chance to win!
Submit lists to Ben Brock, Director of Outdoor Education, or Kerry Fitzharris, Grade 4 teacher, on Tuesday, January 7. |
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FACEBOOK PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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 The Facebook photo of the week featured Alex P (Gr 12), Natalie P (Gr 10), and Theo G (Gr 10) showing off their new Outdoor Ed tee-shirts.
Link to our school Facebook page here.
Follow the great things happening (or about to happen) at Riverstone!
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