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September 24, 2015
Letter from the Headmaster  

Maybe it's because my birthday is in the fall. Maybe it's because I love football. Maybe it's because harvest is so meaningful to a farm family. For whatever reason fall is my favorite season. Wednesday marked the autumnal equinox, so now it's official. Let the crisp days and earlier nights begin. Put on some soup and pour a mug of apple cider. Behold the brilliant masterpiece of fall foliage. Fall is finally here, so I encourage you to join me in celebrating this sensational season.

One way to fully enjoy fall is by spending time outside. That is exactly what Early and Lower School will be doing on Friday during OLE Day. When I first heard of OLE Day at Rivermont, I thought it was a day for cheering at a soccer match, but I have since learned that it stands for Outdoor Learning Experience. The Early School students will be heading to McManus Park and the Lower School students will be traveling to Camp Abe Lincoln for a day full of exciting learning opportunities.

Another storied fall tradition at Rivermont is Homecoming. The festivities begin on Monday with Spirit Week. Each day will give students an occasion to sport their school spirit by dressing according to the theme. Next Friday night you will have the opportunity to cheer on both the Middle School and Varsity volleyball squads to victory against Quad City Christian. The week culminates with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday for the Upper School students and their guests.

Sorry, Andy Williams, but I would argue that fall is the hap-happiest season of all.

Curtis Fee
Interim Headmaster

OLE (Outdoor Learning Experience) Day
Friday, September 25th

Early School (PS-JK)
9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Early School travels to McManus Park (1200 Mississippi Blvd., Bettendorf, IA) today for OLE Day. The bus departs Rivermont at 9:00 a.m. and returns at approximately 11:15 a.m.

Lower School (K-5th Grades)
900 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lower School students will have OLE Day at Camp Abe Lincoln (1624 Front St., Blue Grass, IA). Busses will depart Rivermont at 9:00 a.m. and return at 3:00 p.m.

Please note: LS students should bring their own lunch, with all items being disposable. An extra bottle of water or beverage is also important (also disposable). Students should wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

MARATHON CHEER SECTION TIME CHANGE!
7:45  to 9:00 a.m.

This Sunday, September 27th
We will gather by the Rivermont Sign at the corner of 18th and Sunset Drive

Come show your Rivermont pride and support! We are inviting all students, families, faculty, and staff to wear their Rivermont red and join us on the corner of 18th and Sunset to give a big Rivermont cheer as QC Marathon runners pass by. The first runners are expected at approximately 8:00 a.m.

Karin McDonald (6th Grade) Receives Gezel Scholarship

We want to congratulate Karin McDonald, recipient of the Janet R. Gezel Scholarship for this academic year in the 4th through 7th grade category. The scholarship is awarded solely on the basis of academic excellence as determined by the School through its Headmaster or his/her designee.

We are proud to call Karin a Rivermont Lion!

Rivermont Lion Crest - Small PNG
It's Spirit Week at Rivermont!
September 28th - October 2nd

Each day during Spirit Week is punctuated by a special theme.

Themed days for Middle & Upper School are as follows:
  • Monday: Decade Day (dress like a person from your favorite decade)
  • Tuesday: Squad Day (dress as a group with your friends)
  • Wednesday: Teacher Day (dress like your favorite teacher)
  • Thursday: Pajama Day (dress in pajamas)
  • Friday: Spirit Day (red, white, and black apparel)
Lower School will be participating in the following themed days:
  • Thursday: Pajama Day
  • Friday: Spirit Day (red, white, and black apparel)

Art News
Student Artwork on Display
at the Bettendorf Public Library!


Rivermont 5th and 8th grade students' Expressive Landscapes are on exhibit at the Bettendorf Public Library (2nd floor) for Global Gathering Norway. Students studied Norwegian born, expressionist painter and printer, Edvard Munch. Their artwork will be on exhibit during the months of September and October.
 
Global Gathering Norway, a two-month series of events, displays and programming, designed to promote awareness and understanding of the heritage, culture, history, arts, and literature of Norway.

View the Global Gathering Events Program

Read more about Global Gathering Norway
 
Parents' Council Update


Fun Run 
We are over $9K, help us get to $10K. Any amount will help.  
Fun Run donations must be received
by October 2nd to count for the student contests.


Thank you to all who helped make this event a success. 
 
ISACS
Please sign up to bring items for ISACS Accreditation  
Committee Visit.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click the link below to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot
 
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! 
 
Upcoming PC Meetings & Events
  • September 25th Request for Funds due from Faculty, Staff & Student Groups
  • October 2nd Deadline for Fun Run Donations received to count for Student Contests
    (donations are tax deductible)
  • October 2nd Scrip orders due. Click to download the form.
  • October 6 at 8:30 am - Parent Meeting with ISACS visitors. All interested parents are welcome
  •  October 13 from 5 to 6pm - Parents Council EVENING meeting
  • November 2-6 - Scholastic Book Fair
  • November 6 - Conference Breakfast for Teachers

Rivermont Parents' Council enhances the Rivermont Experience and includes every Rivermont parent/guardian as a member. Our primary goal is to fund programs and activities that directly benefit students and faculty - 100% of Parents' Council proceeds are returned to Rivermont. Our second goal is to foster community spirit by hosting events that bring the entire Rivermont Community together.

Athletic Announcements
Support Our Lions!
 
MS & US Cross Country
  • Saturday, 9/26 (home) - Rivermont Collegiate Cross Country Invite
    Both Middle and Upper School teams meet at Rivermont before 8:30 a.m. to get warmed up. Middle School begins at 9:00 a.m. Upper School begins at 10:00 a.m.
Varsity Volleyball
  • Tuesday, 9/29 (home) - vs. Faith Christian at 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, 10/1 (home) - vs. Rock Island Alleman at 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, 10/2 (homecoming) - vs Quad City Christian at 6:00 p.m.
Middle School Volleyball
  • Tuesday, 9/29 (home) - vs. Eagle Ridge, 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 9/30 (away) - @ Northeast (4280 4th Ave, East Moline, IL) at 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, 10/2 (homecoming) - vs. Quad City Christian at 4:30 p.m.

Click here to view all the athletic schedules.

 

Go LIONS!

Golf Program Meeting
9th - 12th Grade Students
Wednesday, September 30th
6:00 p.m. in the Gym

Anyone interested in playing golf for Rivermont this spring is strongly encouraged to attend with their parents. We will discuss team organization, meet the coaches, and talk about schedules.

If a parent cannot attend but has a child who is interested, please contact Brian Carman.
 
The College Corner

Important Changes in the College  
Financial Picture 
A newly posted article on Rivermont's College Counseling Blog addresses the following questions: 
  • Is the college financial picture looking better for the Class of 2016?
  • What does financial aid look like for the Class of 2017?
  • Any more changes for the Class of 2017 and beyond?   
Read the article on  The College Counseling Blog.
 
College Night Kick Off 
44th Annual College Night at Black Hawk College
Thursday, October  1st
at the QC Campus, Building 3 in the gym
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Click here for a complete list of the 50 participating colleges and universities

Regional presentations by Duke, Stanford, Penn, Georgetown, Harvard
Thursday, October 1st
7:30 p.m.
DoubleTree Cedar Rapids Convention Center
(350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401) 

If you are interested attending presentations by these schools in Cedar Rapids, IA , please go to www.exploringcollegeoptions.org to register. 

Save Those Box Tops Please!

Our school earns 10 cents per Box Top received. Please find the deposit boxes inside the front doors of Becherer Hall. Students can also give the Box Tops to their homeroom teacher. Funds awarded from the collected Box Tops will be donated to selected charities and used to support a variety of Lower School Student Council events.

We appreciate your time and effort in helping us with this initiative.

For a full listing of Box Top products please  click here.

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