Riverstone International School
April 7, 2016
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Hi All, I'm looking forward to seeing our community back together tomorrow as both the Senior Outdoor Trip (I have now signed my last Riverstone parent trip waiver), and the Grade 11 College Trip are arriving home today. This won't last long however; in a few short weeks the Seniors will be off campus beginning their month of IB Diploma Programme testing. I will share more about the DP exam process next week, and I look forward to watching as our Grade 11 students begin to assume their school leadership roles!
Over the next two months there will be other Riverstone right-of-passage events as well. The Grade 5 students have begun the Exhibition, marking their Elementary School swan song. The Grade 10 students will be showing off the work that they have done for their Personal Projects, their final milestone before graduating into the demands of the Diploma Programme. While students completing both of these projects work closely with mentors, their topics are student-centered, and the students are wholly responsible for the outcome. The skills that they acquire will last a lifetime.
So, welcome back and let's all enjoy the homestretch. Please join us at our lovely Meet the Seniors Program next Tuesday, April 12.
Call for anything,
Bob Carignan
Head of School
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RIVERSTONE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPLICATIONS DUE TOMORROW
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 The Board of Trustees welcomes suggestions from the Riverstone community for individuals who might make a positive contribution to the Board for a term commencing in May 2016. Human resources, legal, and construction management expertise are areas of specific interest to the Board. Applicants should submit a brief summary of their qualifications (preferably no more than a page in length) by tomorrow Friday, Apr 8, 2016 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 the Board at this time. Board of Trustees Applications due tomorrow, Friday, Apr 8
Submit your qualifications to the Board Nominations at the Elementary School front desk.
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Parents' Association Meeting - TONIGHT!
Please join us tonight for our monthly PA Meeting at 6:30 PM at the Liebich home ( 1650 E Holly St, Boise, ID 83702). See you there! Merci Lunch: Next Wednesday!
Please sign up for this month's Merci Lunch on the Community Opportunities page. This month's featured cuisine is from Australia and the Pacific Islands. You can find examples here. If you have any questions or if you would like to be more involved, please email Anne-Claire Depuydt. Thank you!
International Committee Meeting Thank you to everyone who helped out with this week's Japanese Festival, especially Sumiko Gomi, the committee chairperson. The next International Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, Apr 20 at 8:50 AM at Full Steam Bistro (920 E Park Blvd, Boise, ID 83716). If you would like more information or you would like to be involved, please contact Sumiko Gomi. |
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MEET THE SENIORS - NEXT TUESDAY!
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 All parents are encouraged to join us to Meet the Seniors next Tuesday, Apr 12 from 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM in the Kennedy Gymnasium!
This is your chance to hear directly from the seniors. What did they feel they gained by attending Riverstone? Where are they going to college (or still considering)? What was their most memorable experience at our school? Why is Riverstone unlike other schools? These students and their personal stories will re-affirm for you why you have chosen Riverstone!
This event is kindly hosted by the Parents' Association.
Meet the Seniors on Tuesday, April 12 at 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM in the Kennedy Gymnasium |
Spring Trips are just around the corner!
Please begin checking Equipment Lists on our website's Resources page and make sure you have the following dates for your student's trip on your calendar.
Please email Ben Brock with any questions.
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Grade
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Trip
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May 12 - May 13
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K
| Overnight trip to Montour Wildlife Refuge | |
May 12 - May 13
| 1 | Overnight trip to Bruneau Dunes State Park | |
May 11 - May 13
| 2 | Three-day trip based out of Miracle Hot Springs | |
May 17 - May 20
| 3 | Four-day camp-based trip at Horsethief Reservoir | | May 10 - May 13 | 7 | Four-day biking trip along the Weiser River Trail | |
May 9 - May 13
| 8 | Five-day backpacking trip to Hell's Canyon, ID | |
May 9 - May 15
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Five-day backpacking trip to Grand Gulch, UT + 2 day travel
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May 9 - May 13
| 10 | Five-day southern Idaho backpacking trip to Sheep Creek, ID |
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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SESSION 4 SIGN-UPS REMINDER
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After School Activities Begin on Monday, Apr 11!
Looking for a way that your child can meet new students? Looking for activities that will engage your child in a fun way after school? We have a wide variety of new offerings for students of all ages in Session 4. Sign your child up today!
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GR 9 - 12 PROM TICKETS ON SALE NEXT WEEK
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"Dance Around the World"
Students in Gr 9 - 12 are invited to "Dance Around the World" at Riverstone's Prom on Saturday, Apr 16 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at the Rose Room (718 W Idaho Street).
Tickets go on sale Monday, Apr 11 and are $20 per ticket. Please email Tarrah Elam with any questions. Gr 9 - 12 Prom on Saturday, Apr 16 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at the Rose Room (718 W Idaho St). Tickets on sale next Monday!
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FINAL AUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
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If you missed your opportunity to sign up for one of the following activities offered at this year's Auction, make sure you do so by tomorrow, Friday, Apr 8!
- Tennis Clinic at Crane Creek - enjoy a 90-minute tennis clinic at Crane Creek. The cost is $40 per player and you can sign up here.
- lululemon athletica After Hours Party - on Monday, Apr 11, the Village Meridian's lululemon store will stay open after hours from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM for you and any of your friends to come in and shop at a 25% discount. The cost is $40 per person. Sign up here.
- Riverstone Golf Tournament - come play in this year's 18-hole RIS Golf Tournament! On Saturday, May 14 at 1:30 PM at the Warm Springs Golf Course. Tickets are $100 per person (including a round of golf, cart and lunch). Sign up your team of 4 players or sign up solo here and we'll assign you to a team.
- Happy Gilmore Party - join other Riverstone parents and friends at the Liebich's home (1650 E Holly St, Boise, ID 83702) for the Happy Gilmore Party after the Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 14 at 6:00 PM! $50 per person and all proceeds benefit Riverstone. Please RSVP here.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Bava. |
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NATIONAL HISTORY REGIONAL RESULTS (CONTINUED)
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 In addition to the previously announced awards, Gavin G (Gr 7) won 1st Place in the Junior Individual Documentary category. We're looking forward to the State Competition on Saturday, Apr 23! Hope to see you all there. If you have any questions about NHD, please contact Andy Johnson or Tom Dempsey. |
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RIVERSTONE LIVE! SAVE THE DATE
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 Join us on Friday, Apr 22 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the HUB (1408 W State St behind Fanci Freeze) to watch Riverstone student bands perform.
Featuring the Middle School Ensemble, several High School groups, and Lone Tree River - it's sure to be a great night filled with great music. Grab some dinner at Fanci Freeze and then come over to enjoy the show. Please contact Damon Brown if you have any questions.
Riverstone LIVE! on Friday, Apr 22 at 6:30 PM at the HUB (1408 W State St behind Fanci Freeze). |
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HOST FAMILY OPPORTUNITIES
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 Welcome back from Spring Break! With the end of the year so close, now is the time to consider hosting a student for the next academic year. The students listed below have all chosen Riverstone as their top choice of US schools to attend. Of course, the students and their families are anxiously awaiting news that they have been accepted to the school of their choice. Please consider helping make one of these students' dream come true. We cannot accept any of these students until we have host families; now is the time!
Carlota: A 16 year-old girl from Spain. She is interested in basketball, soccer, and other sports. She likes music, movies, and shopping. Carlota has two sisters and a cat. She says she is very sociable. She wants to come to Riverstone to meet new people, try new experiences, and learn more about America. Fin: A 17 year-old boy from Germany. Fin visited the US one time and has wanted to come back ever since. When he heard about Riverstone, he decided this was the place for him. Fin says his passion is tennis, but he likes skiing and spending time with friends, too. Fin is hoping that Riverstone will give him the chance to try all kinds of new things and to share his culture while learning about American culture. Josephin: A 16 year-old girl from Germany. Josephin likes swimming, cooking, working with younger students, music, and drawing. She has a younger sister and enjoys spending time with her. Josephin likes to ski and has recently learned how to snowboard. In addition to enjoying social activities with friends and family, Josphin likes animals. She has a dog and two horses and wouldn't mind being in a house with pets. She is hoping to come to America to learn more about the culture, to meet new people and to share her culture with her host family and friends. Hugo: A 16 year-old boy from France. Hugo is very excited about the idea of coming to the US. Hugo is the oldest in his family of four boys. All of his family enjoys art; his father enjoys sculpting, his mother dances and all of the boys play music together. Hugo plays double bass and bass guitar. In addition to music, Hugo enjoys reading, movies, and sports. Hugo hopes to study politics or business and he hopes improving his English will help him in his future. In his own words, "I chose to go to the USA because I want to improve my English, to discover a new culture and a new land, to meet many people, to discover beautiful landscapes and to see the life in one of the best countries of the world." |
Molly M (Gr 3) competed in the Intermountain Division Nordic Ski Festival held in Sun Valley earlier this winter. She won 1st Place in the Classic Nordic event for ages 10 and under as well as 4th Place in the Skate Ski event for ages 10 and under. Congratulations, Molly!
The Intermountain Division is comprised of member clubs in Idaho, Montana, Utah and Western Wyoming. Molly is pictured to the right on the podium for her 1st Place award.
 Congratulations to Clare W (Gr 4)! She represented Riverstone at the annual Boise School District Spelling Bee. She was among the 50+ students vying for the title of 2016 Spelling Champion.
Clare made it successfully through the first round and into the second round before misspelling a word.
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 Welcome back Riverstone students! Life's Kitchen is in full swing, and next week's menu is listed below. If you haven't registered, it's easy and quick, and so is ordering. You can purchase meals for one day or an entire week, or month.
There are many meal options, so look through the entire spring menu here. If you are ordering pizza, please only select the number of slices you want to purchase. Please do not adjust the pizza size (small, regular, large) for your order.
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The International Committee led the Elementary School students in a celebration of Japanese Festivals on Wednesday. Thanks to Sumiko Gomi for coordinating the event and all the parents and students who volunteered their time to share the Japanese culture and traditions with our students!
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This week's Facebook photo is of our Juniors setting off on their Northwest College Tour, a Riverstone tradition, with Gretchen and Robyn!
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