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January 21, 2016
Letter from the Headmaster

This week marked the beginning of a new semester. There is something magically alluring about two of those words. Beginning. New. How often do we get the opportunity to begin something new? A new semester happens twice in an academic year. January is the only month that brings with its arrival a new number to the year. A new president is elected every four years or perhaps eight.

No matter what grade was achieved the previous semester each student now has a fresh start. No D's carry over in the grade book, but neither do any A's. The same focused effort that was required last semester will be required this semester.

But what if it's not the grading period or the calendar that's new but us? We are different because of what we've learned, what we've experienced. The lessons we have learned and the habits we have developed make this semester a qualitatively different experience. It will be easier to apply the principles, easier to understand the teacher's methods, and easier to follow the procedures.

If the novelty lies within rather than without, then every day presents the opportunity to begin anew. We can embrace a new attitude, make a new memory, or read a new book. But admittedly, new is not always easy - not always nice. New wears a friendlier face than his companion, the unknown. The unknown causes us to retreat into the safe routine of familiarity. In this case, the new semester carries the old results, and the new year varies little from last year or the year before that. The newness is corroded by the same old self.

So, the students have been given a new semester. Each of us a new day. How would you like to begin?

Curtis Fee
Interim Headmaster

Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Early dismissal, 11:45 a.m.
    Thursday, January 28th, 3 to 8 p.m.
  • Friday, January 29th, 8:00 a.m. to Noon
    NO SCHOOL
 
Online Registration Available Until January 27th

 Click her for complete instructions

Click here to go to online registration

Please contact Miss Burrell with any questions.

Congratulations Team
Dumpster Divers!

On Saturday, January 16th, the Dumpsters Divers competed at the State Robotics Competition on the campus of Iowa State University. Rivermont was represented well, our team walked away with the 1st place award and "really cool" Lego trophy, for Gracious Professionalism, one of the competition's highest honors. Eighth grader Asha Alla also received the Grace Hopper Award for Core Values and Leadership.

Way to go Lions!

Story & Activity Time for
Parents and Children
(ages birth - 5 years)
2016 Dates: February 4th, March 3rd,
April 7th, and May 5th
8:45 a.m. to approximately 9:45 a.m.
Location: Becherer Hall Library

Parents and children are invited to join us in the library.
Limited slots available, please RSVP to Karen Roebuck at 563-359-1366, ext. 302.

Download the flyer.

Help us spread the word!

We are inviting community students (grades K-12)
to spend a half-day with us to Experience the
Rivermont Difference.

February 12th or March 15th
8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

RSVP is required by contacting Karen Roebuck, 563-359-1366 Ext. 302
Registration Deadline: February 10th

Who is your favorite teacher?

WQAD along with Blackhawk Bank and Trust and Western Illinois University - Quad Cities are bringing back the "My Favorite Teacher" Contest.

The contest is open to all students (K-12) and active teachers within the WQAD News 8 viewing area. The five winning teachers will be featured on Good Morning Quad Cities (4:30 a.m. - 7 a.m.) and News 8 at 6 PM during the week of March 14-18, 2016. They will also receive a desk trophy and gift card from Blackhawk Bank and Trust.

Click here for complete details and entry information.

Go Skate!
(Grades K-12)
Sunday, January 31st
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
River's Edge 
(700 W. River Drive in Davenport)

Open to all Rivermont parents and students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Students skate free. Parents are welcome to skate but will need to pay for themselves. Parents must stay for the duration if their child is present.

Download the flyer.

Contact Mrs. Paget with questions.

MS Trip to Chicago
(Grades 6-8)
Friday, April 8th
Bus Departs 6:00 a.m.
Returning Approximately 11:30 p.m.
Cost: $30/student

Our first stop will be the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, followed by the Shedd Aquarium. The day will conclude with  a stop at the Medieval Times in Shaumburg, IL.

Permissions slips due to Mrs. Paget no later than Friday, February 19th.

Save the Date
Wonderland
Rivermont Collegiate's Annual Gala
April 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
The Outing Club in Davenport

An evening of fun, dinner, silent and live auctions while enjoying  the company of good friends. Details will be released closer to the event. Please contact Lesli Shaheen for more information, or to add someone to our guest list.

It's Basketball Season
Support Our Lions

MS Girls Basketball
  • Thursday, 1/21 (Home) - vs. Quad City Christian - 4:30 p.m.
     
  •  Tuesday, 1/26 (Away) - @ Colona - 4:30 p.m.
    (700 1st Street, Colona, IL)
Varsity Boys Basketball 
  • Thursday, 1/21 (Now at Home) - vs. Quad City Christian - 6:00 p.m.
     
  • Thursday, 1/28 (Away) - @ Camanche - 6:00 p.m.
    (937 9th Ave. - Camanche, IA)
Go Lions!

Rivermont Collegiate
2016 Technology Fair
Wednesday, April 13th
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Becherer Hall on the Rivermont Campus
Entry Deadline is March 15th

The Rivermont Technology Fair is open to all Public, Private, and Home School students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade in the IA/IL Quad Cities area.

Cost is $10 per student/project or $20 per group project (max 3 students per project).
Contact Laura McDonald with questions.

Visit the Tech Fair page on the Rivermont website for more information.
 
Parents' Council Update

Thank you very much  
to Hostesses Sally Johnson & Theresa Schulz, Social Committee Chair, for arranging the
Roller Skating Family Social Event Monday! 
It was fun! 
It is great that so many Rivermont families were able to attend!   
Photos can be found on
Like our page to get event updates!!

 
NEEDED: Breakfast Items
We need volunteers to bring donations for the Teacher Breakfast on January 29th.
Click the link above to volunteer. 

Next Scrip order due Friday, January 22nd!
Use cards for your gas purchases!
Use cards to buy your groceries!
Use gift cards when you eat at a restaurant!
Use gift cards at almost any store!
A portion of every card purchase supports our school
Orders delivered by Friday January 29th

Plan ahead, click here for a list of Scrip order dates for the rest of the year.
Select "When can I place my Order" from the Q& A list.


Upcoming PC Meetings & Events

January
  • January 29 - Teacher Breakfast - breakfast item donations needed sign up on volunteerspot 
February
  • February 9 (Tuesday) - 8:30 a.m. PC meeting
  • February 23 - Pancake Tuesday
March
  • March 11 (Friday) - International Food Festival

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.

Ferelith Senjem
Parents' Council President
parentscouncil@rvmt.org 

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