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 August 30th, 2013 |
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Headmaster Letter 
It is with a very heavy heart that we will see Sara Hauser, PreSchool Teacher, leave Rivermont at the end of this month. I speak for the entire Rivermont Family in saying that this is not goodbye - once a member of the Rivermont Family, always a member. I know we will continue our friendship with Sara as she takes on her new position with the Davenport School District. Sara has played an instrumental role in Rivermont's success during her tenure and has made a profound and lasting impression upon each of her students; she will surely be missed.
I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Paula Custer, who will be assuming the reigns of PreSchool. Paula comes to us from the Dixon School District with an exceptional background in elementary education. She brings both passion and creativity that will resonate with our students and families. We look forward to working with her and welcoming her into the Rivermont Family.
Great things are happening with our new classroom technology suites. Though the school year has barely begun, Rivermont classes have already traveled to Brazil and Greece! Check out Skype in the Classroom below for details. As a reminder, the Founder's Day
Fun Run is coming up on Friday, September 20th. Students, make sure you get out and obtain pledges to earn points for your Imp or Tiger team! Details are included in this newsletter.
I'd like to wish all members of the Rivermont Family a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.
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Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
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2013-14 Student Council Officers
Lower School
Elections to be held soon!
Middle School
President: Lauren Schroeder
Vice President: Adam Chamberlain
Secretary: Asha Alla
Treasurer: Ellie Decker
Class Reps: Anna Senjem (6th), Elias Shuemaker (7th), Nikhil Wagher (8th)
Upper School
President: Victoria Mbakwe
Vice President: Adam Dada
Secretary: Christian Elliott
Treasurer: Nathan McVey
Class Reps: Bhavana Purighalla (9th), Taylor Mannhardt (10th), Sherry Gill (11th), Shravya Pothula (12th)
Food Drive Chair: Ryan Howell
Social/Spirit Week/Homecoming Co-Chairs: Grace Moran & Lolly Telleen
Imp-Tiger Chair: Emilia Porubcin
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Skype in the Classroom 
Rivermont's new classroom technology suites are already enabling fantastic lessons! Last week Mr. Gomez's Spanish class Skyped with Brazil and yesterday Mr. Fee's World History class Skyped with Dr. Bookidis to discuss Greek history. Dr. Bookidis is a St. Katharine's alum and world-renowned archeologist living in Corinth, Greece. We are truly expanding our global reach! |
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 Camp Manito-wish
9th-12th Grade
Bus departs 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, 9/3
Returns approx. 10:00 p.m. Saturday, 9/7
Northern Wisconsin will serve as our classroom - outdoor learning and leadership experiences await!
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Founder's Day Fun Run
Friday, 9/20
The Founder's Day Fun Run is a major fundraiser for Parents' Council and helps support educational programs and family oriented activities at Rivermont! Information packets with pledge sheets were sent home with students this week. Students are encouraged to obtain pledges prior to the Fun Run from sponsors such as friends and family (but students do not have to raise money in order to participate).
If you didn't receive an information packet or are able to volunteer time on the day of the Fun Run, contact Parents' Council - parentscouncil@rvmt.org. |
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Are you or someone you know interested in substitute teaching at Rivermont?
Rivermont is currently seeking guest (substitute) teachers for all grade levels, PreSchool - 12th Grade. Former teachers, retired teachers, and/or new teachers who have worked with any grade level are encouraged to apply. Class sizes are small and Rivermont's family-like atmosphere is warm and supportive!
Interested candidates should contact Nikki Hildebrand, Early & Lower School Director, at Hildebrand@rvmt.org or (563) 359-1366 ext. 335. Additional information and an employment application are available here: http://www.rvmt.org/Employment.html |
| Rivermont Snapshots:
Intellect, Character, and Creativity in action!
    
 | | Chris Mbakwe ('11), Victor Mbakwe ('10), & Wes Julien (former student) dropped by campus for a visit. |
There's MUCH more to see - follow Rivermont on Facebook!
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Got news? Submit items to the newsletter:
marietta@rvmt.org
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RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
The Quad Cities' Only Private College Prep School for PreSchool through 12th Grade
1821 Sunset Drive - Bettendorf, IA 52722 - (563) 359-1366
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