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February 12, 2015
Letter from the Headmaster 

 

Hello Rivermont Families!

This is always a special time at Rivermont as we move into an exciting period within our academic year. It kicks off tonight with Rivermont's Academic Fair. If you have not been to this event in the past, it is really something to see. I guarantee you will learn so much from our students. Whether it is a profile of a past U.S. President or a scientific exploration, the time, energy and enthusiasm of each student is so clearly evident. I would also highly encourage you to attend the Living Biographies presented in the Becherer Hall auditorium. From Barbara Streisand to Shaka Zulu the academic passion and talents of our students are simply something to see! The Academic Fair is a key part of the Rivermont experience and I hope to see everyone here tonight at 6:00 pm.

Tomorrow is our annual Rivermont Ski/Bowl Day where students are spread across the Quad Cities either skiing or tubing on the slopes of Snowstar or are trying their hand at bowling. It is a fun filled day for students and faculty alike. Parents and families are certainly welcome to join us, just check with your teacher for specific details.

Just around the corner is our International Week festival, March 2-6th. With a number of activities occurring across the school each day, there is a concentrated focus on world cultures, history, and cuisine. This is a wonderful week that emphasizes our school's philosophy of preparing our students for the global world around them. The week culminates on March 6th with Parents' Council's celebration of culture, food, music, and games. Additional information on the March 6th event will be forthcoming in the next few weeks, but mark your calendar now!

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. Please stay warm and safe.

Sincerely,  

Todd Zachary

Headmaster


Rivermont Students Rock the SUMDOG Math Competition!

Rivermont's Class Achievements:
(out of 41 qualifying classes)

5th Grade - 2nd Place Overall
7th Grade - 3rd Place Overall
3rd Grade - 15th Place Overall
2nd Grade - 17th Place Overall
1st Grade - 25th Place Overall

Rivermont Individual Achievements: (out of 890 players)

Jacob Hansen (7th Grade) - 2nd Place Overall - CERTIFICATE
Jozef Porubcin (7th Grade) - 12th Place Overall
Chirag Gowda (7th Grade) - 17th Place Overall
Chase Wakefield (3rd Grade) - 19th Place Overall
Dwira Nandini (7th Grade) - 20th Place Overall
Karin McDonald (5th Grade) - 27th Place Overall
Sam Mallik (3rd Grade) - 32nd Place Overall
Keval Wagher (5th Grade) - 36th Place Overall
Tristan Wakefield (5th Grade)- 45th Place Overall

Go Lions!


Rivermont Senior Named
National Merit Finalist

Congratulations to Senior Michal Porubcin! Michal has been named National Merit Finalist based on his Fall 2013 PSAT scores and joins a select number of  Finalists who are now being considered for one of 8,000 scholarships.

We are proud to call Michal a Rivermont Lion!


Get out your ski pants and bowling shoes, Ski-Bowl Day is tomorrow. A grand Rivermont tradition, students celebrate the culmination of Academic Fair by attending the annual Ski-Bowl day! In reward of all their hard work, students in grades 4-12 have the option of skiing or tubing. All equipment rentals and lessons are provided by the School. ALL students will be required to wear a helmet in order to ski or tube. Helmets will be provided by the School as part of the equipment rental or you can bring your own. Not a skier or tuber? Come anyway and enjoy fun activities and games in the lodge!

New this year!!! Junior Kindergarten is joining in on the fun!
Students in grades JK-3 join in on the excitement with a morning of bumper bowling at Miller Time Bowl and an afternoon movie in the Rivermont auditorium.

Download the flyer here.

Art News
Power to the Paw!

In December Rivermont launched a new fund raising initiative selling ad space on banners to hang in the Gym ($500 per banner for one year) to provide additional funds for the athletic program and improvements to the Gym. One of the first five sponsors (who wishes to remain anonymous) donated their banner space back to the school, requesting that our art class create a design. Our 7th grade art students went to work and painted a banner that shows their school spirit called "Power to the Paw!" Check it out the next time you're in the gym.


Kindergarten Round-Up
February 27th
8:30 a.m. Registration & Light Refreshments
8:45 a.m. Program 

Currently enrolled families are invited to explore Rivermont Kindergarten. The morning will include visits to the computer lab as well as the art, science and foreign language classrooms.

For those families who cannot make it on the 27th, there will be a public event on March 5th starting at 5:15 p.m.

Registration is not required

It's Basketball Season!

Support Our Lions 

 

Come support our players at these upcoming games.   

  • Iowa State Basketball Tournament, Monday, 2/16 - Varsity Boys at Midland Community School District against Midland High, 8:00pm (away)
  • Thursday, 2/19 - Middle School Girls vs. Quad City Christian, 4:30pm (home)

More information and the full season schedules can be found on the Rivermont Website. 

 

Go Lions!  


Summer at Rivermont Course
Catalog Now Online!

Take an African safari, cook like a Food Network Star, develop your soccer skills, dig in the dirt, paint like Picasso . . . your options are endless.

Courses are filling up quickly so register now.

 Click here for the catalog.

Rivermont Snapshots:

Intellect, Character, and Creativity in action!


There's much more to see!
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