Riverstone International School Newsletter
February 20, 2014
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 Dear Riverstone Community,
Each year the Riverstone Board of Trustees elects generally from two to four new members to replace trustees whose terms are expiring. New trustees typically assume their office immediately following the Board's annual meeting in May of each year and serve one or two consecutive terms of three years each. The Board welcomes suggestions from the Riverstone community for individuals who might make a positive contribution to the Board for a term commencing in May 2014.
The Board's primary responsibilities are to determine and guide the character, mission, and culture of the School, to establish overall policies for the School, to assure the financial stability of the School, and to cause the policies that the Board adopts to be effectively implemented. The Board is particularly interested in candidates with experiences and skills that will enable it discharge those responsibilities most effectively, in particular at this time individuals with finance, marketing, facilities/operations and development expertise.
We are interested in hearing from you if you believe you are an appropriate candidate or know of someone else who might be, regardless whether they are presently a member of the Riverstone community. Applicants should submit a brief summary of their qualifications (preferably no more than a page in length) by April 9, 2014 to the attention of Board Nominations at the Elementary School front desk. The Board will then reach out for further discussions with applicants who it believes are an appropriate fit for the Board at this time.
Thank you in advance for your interest and suggestions, and please let Michael Bergmann know if you have any questions about the nomination process.
Warm regards,
Kurt Liebich Chairman, Board of Trustees
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RE-ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS EMAILED
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 Our new online registration process is underway!
Current families should look for an email from riverstone@schooladmin.com which will contain a link and instructions to complete the re-enrollment process online.
Re-Enrollment Agreements and Re-Enrollment Deposits are due by Friday, February 28, 2014.
We appreciate your support of the school and re-enrollment. By doing so, your child's placement is guaranteed and we are able establish appropriate staffing for the upcoming year.
Please contact Rachel Pusch, Director of Admissions and Institutional Advancement, with any questions. |
 Start off your Friday on a good note by joining us for Friday Morning Music in the Elementary School Atrium.
Music starts at 8:00 AM and lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Come and support our musicians! Friday, February 21.
**TOMORROW** |
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Our Grade 2 actors took the show on the road today and performed Romeo and Juliet at the Boise Veterans Home, including a meet and greet following the show. Truly a hit for both the actors and guests.
All welcome!
Grade 2 presents Romeo and Juliet Friday, February 21 9:00 AM or 6:00 PM Kennedy Gymnasium |
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MARCH LUNCH ORDERS DUE FEB 24
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 March lunch forms are due on Monday, February 24. Please return your child's completed form to the Elementary or Middle School front desks.
Riverstone's lunch provider is Create Common Good. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Richmond, Business Director. |
 Grade 10 parents are invited learn more about the Diploma Programme (DP). Information covered will include an overview of the DP requirements, course selections, and student support.
Please contact Andy Johnson, Dean of Secondary School Faculty, with any questions.
Gr 10 Parents Meeting Tuesday, February 25 8:30 AM Room 37 in the Middle School |
 Just a reminder that next Tuesday, February 25, is Passport Club Testing Day for the Elementary School!
Good luck! |
8 Day 'til the Auction!! RSVP Today!
It is imperative that tickets be purchased by Friday in order to plan seating and meals. Our live and silent auctions are going to knock your socks off and we hope you will plan to share the evening with us. But you'll be left home unless you RSVP!! No more delays - get online or stop in Friday and drop checks at the front desk. Camping Raffle Camping raffle has been extended! Due to popular demand, students will have additional days to sell tickets and shoot for that high seller prize! All tickets must be turned in by the end of the school day on Tuesday and a winner will be drawn on Wednesday after school. Stay safe selling and GOOD LUCK!! 50/50 Tuition Raffle Tickets still available. We will sell a maximum of 300 tickets and offer a prize of at least $2500 and a maximum of $7500 to be used toward tuition at Riverstone or any accredited school or college in the U.S. Stop by Kevin Richmond's office or call to get your tickets now. More details on the school website! Online Auction LIVE
Class Art Preview Stop in the Elementary School next week and preview our class art projects that will be sold during the live auction! Art will be on display Monday afternoon - Friday morning.
Reserve Your Koenig Magnum with Class Art Koenig Winery kindly donates 96 magnums of award winning wine with our students' class art on the labels. A great keepsake of your child's year for $100.
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OTTER FAN CLUB FOR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
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 Hoop - Hoop - Hoorah!
Let's cheer on the Varsity Boys Basketball team Saturday afternoon, February 22, and rock the Parma gym.
Riverstone will transport students in Grades 8 - 12 to Parma High School and back in the school Sprinter and Suburban. Departure and arrival times to be determined based on tournament play.
For more information, please contact Tarrah Elam, Student Life Coordinator, or download the permission slip here.
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 High School Boys Basketball The High School Boys Varsity team will play tonight in the first round of district tournament against Victory Charter School. Good luck!. The team will head to Parma on Saturday, February 22 to play the either Liberty Charter School or Compass Charter School. Game will be determined by the first round of tournament play on Thursday night. See more information about students in Grades 8-12
Middle School Boys Basketball
The Middle School Boys team won last night against Wilder. They will be traveling to Notus on Tuesday, February 25 to face Notus Junior High to play in the second round of the district tournament. The team's overall record is 6-2. They are having a great season.
Check out the school Facebook page for photos! |
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES SESSION FOUR
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New Activities for Session Four for both Elementary School and Middle & High School! Check out all the great options here!
Registration is open for all activities until classes are full. Please return your completed forms to the Elementary and Middle School front desks.
Please contact Tarrah Elam, Student Life Coordinator, with questions. |
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VARSITY PLAYER OF THE WEEK
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 Congratulations to Tristan R (Gr 12) for being selected as the Idaho Statesman's Varsity Player of the Week!
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 We are beginning to fill our summer calendars and want to share a few of the camps that will be available.
More camps and information to come, but here is a sneak peek prior to our official publication for Elementary and Middle & High School Camps that will come out in March.
June 16 - 20
| Art Camp for students age 4 - 6 with Kathie Stilinovich
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June 9 - 20 (Mon/Wed/Fri)
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Ceramics for students in Grades 3 - 7 with Jay Nelson
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June 23 - 27
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Cooking Camp for students age 4 - 6 with Kathie Stilinovich
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June 23 - 27
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Camp Invention for students in Kindergarten - Grade 6
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June 30 - August 1 (one day/week)
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Golf Club for students in Grades 6 - 12 with Tom Dempsey
| July 14 - 18
| Club Amigos for students in Grades 1 & 2 with Jennie Moyett and Eva Hart
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July 28 - August 1
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Plein Air for students in Grades 2 - 5 with Jay Nelson
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August 4 - 8
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Cocinando for fun for students entering Grades 3 - 6 with Anita Waggoner
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| August 11 - 15
| Science Camp for students age 4 - 6 with Kathie Stilinovich and Jennifer Clayton
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August 11 - 15
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Club Amigos for students in Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 2 with Jennie Moyett and Eva Hart
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Please contact Tarrah Elam, Student Life Coordinator, with questions.
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 The Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure", slated for Saturday, May 10 this year, is a 5K run whose proceeds support breast cancer care in our community, including services such as mammograms for women who cannot afford them.
Riverstone parents and students who'd like to get out for a fun run and support the cause can register for Riverstone's team, "Otters for the Cure." Note that the "Non-Competitive" options are cheaper than the competitive ones.
If you are interested and have questions, please contact either Lisa Hecht or Caroline Sobota.
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 The Riverstone library has a selection of books for sale appropriate for Middle Schools students through adult. Please stop in the library for a good deal -- and a good book to take on Spring Break!
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HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IN 2014-2015
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 Many of our families have hosted several students over the years and continue their friendships long after the student has returned home or gone to college. Whether your kids are younger or older, everyone benefits from learning together about each other's cultures.
Here are two students who would love to come to Riverstone and be part of your family!
Hugo S - a student from France in Grade 11 this fall
Hugo is a 16 year old male from a western coastal town in France, who has chosen Reiverstone for his year abroad. Hugo comes to us from ASSE, a company with whom we have worked for many years. Hugo enjoys tennis, skiing, running and sailing, and also video games and art history. Ultimately, Hugo hopes to have a career in design and is fond of drawing, painting and design. Hugo has 3 siblings and several step-siblings. He says that he would like to see the American's way of life and to perfect his English to become completely fluent, although his English proficiency is already quite high.
Tianrun L - a student from China entering Grade 10 this fall Tianrun (or Sky, as he prefers to be known) lives in Xi'an, China and is keen to come to America to study. He knows about Riverstone through his family, who live in Idaho Falls. Sky's English level is high, and he currently attends a school that offers the AP curriculum. He cites his favorite subjects as physics and math. He loves to play badminton, soccer and chess, and likes all kinds of music. When asked what he thought would be a great way to integrate with a new host family, he said he would like to learn how to cook American food and would enjoy helping out in the kitchen to share Chinese cuisine. He is eager to learn to ski and to participate in the school's outdoor program. Camping sounds like a great new adventure to him. Sky's teachers indicate that he is a very hard worker, is honest, reliable, and charming.
Please contact Rachel Pusch, Director of Admissions and Institutional Advancement, or Jane Kaserman, our ELL teacher and International Student Coordinator, for more information! |
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FORMS, SCHEDULES, AND INFO AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
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 Just a reminder...
Lunch and activity forms, as well as outdoor education equipment lists, are available on the school website.
Review the school calendar to identify dates for winter outdoor education activities, athletics, Spring Break, graduation, etc.
If you are a Middle or High School parent, please remember to check Managebac for information on your child's progress, assignments, messages from teachers, and more.
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FACEBOOK PHOTO OF THE WEEK
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The Facebook photo of the week featured Tristan R (Gr 12) announcing his Idaho Statesman Varsity Player of the Week award.
Link to our school Facebook page here.
Follow the great things happening (or about to happen) at Riverstone!
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