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February 4, 2016
Letter from the Headmaster

I didn't even know this school was back here. If I had a nickel for every time I've heard that expression, I could stop playing PowerBall. Rivermont is a special school, and we know that. However, there are hundreds of families in the Quad Cities area who have never heard of our school or stepped foot on our campus. I cannot imagine the regret if our family had lived in the Quad Cities and sent our children to public school, and no one had ever told us that Rivermont even existed.

Experience the RIVERMONT Difference is an event designed so that local area students can attend Rivermont for a morning to gain an understanding of what makes Rivermont distinct. The students will be learning in a class that has about half as many students as a typical public school, receiving the extra attention that enhances the learning experience. The visiting students will witness teachers that are knowledgeable, caring, and engaging. The parents will have the opportunity to tour the campus and to talk with administrators about the merits of a Rivermont education.

If you have friends, family, co-workers, or neighbors whose children would benefit from a glimpse of Rivermont, then please invite them to Experience the RIVERMONT Difference on either February 12 or March 15 from 8:30 to 11:30.


Curtis Fee
Interim Headmaster

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

2016 Summer at Rivermont Catalog Now Available Online!

What's your pleasure? Select from a wide variety of summer classes including: Dr. Seuss, Space is the Place, Bugs, Iowa Adventures, Superheros, Rivermont Masterchef Junior, Video Creation and much more.

Don't delay, FREE t-shirts for campers who register
by April 1st.

Download the catalog from the Rivermont website or by clicking this link.

FTC Robotice League
Championship
(Grades 9-12)
Saturday, February 6th
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Davenport West High School

Upper School Sports Pictures
Wednesday, February 10th
In the Gym
  • Upper School Cheer - 3:45-4:15 p.m.
  • Upper School Boys Basketball - 4:15-4:45 p.m.

Spring Play Auditions
(Grades 8-12)
No Place Like Nowhere - by Andrew Ross
Friday, February 12th and
Tuesday, February 16th
from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m.
Becherer Hall Auditorium

Details:
  • LOTS of roles (of all sizes) available in this entertaining comedy. The more, the merrier! No previous acting experience required.
  • Students only need to attend one day of auditions. If students have conflicts with the scheduled auditions, contact Mrs. Skaggs no later than Thursday, February 11th to arrange an alternate day/time.
  • Pick up an audition packet from Mrs. Skaggs no later than Thursday, February 11th. Student's and parent's/guardian's signatures are required in order to audition.
  • Contact Mrs. Skaggs with questions or concerns.

Kindergarten Round-Up
Friday, February 19th
8:45 to 11:00 a.m.
Becherer Hall 

Currently enrolled families are invited to explore Rivermont Kindergarten. Parents will tour the school, meet the Kindergarten teacher, faculty and staff, and see the students in action.

RSVP is recommended but not required.

Sumdog Math Competition Results

These are the Mississippi Bend AEA Sumdog Math Competition results for  the period of January 22-28, 2016

 

67 Classes Entered

653 Students Played

 

Overall Class Rankings
  • 4th Place - Third Grade
  • 5th Place - Fifth Grade
  • 12th Place - First Grade
  • 13th Place - Fourth Grade
  • 20th Place - Second Grade
Overall Individual Rankings (in the top 50)
  • 2nd Place - Chase Wakefield (4th Gr.) - Earned a certificate
  • 9th Place - Aiden Swiger (3rd Gr.) - Earned a certificate
  • 13th Place - Nirmal Alla (5th Gr.)
  • 19th Place - Melissa Tilden (3rd Gr.)
  • 22nd Place - Aiden Sears (5th Gr.)
  • 33rd Place - Kayden Matter (3rd Gr.)
  • 40th Place - Sophia Pomykala (3rd Gr.)
  • 43rd Place - Connor Collier (3rd Gr.)
  • 44th Place - Shivesh Ganesh (4th Gr.)
Daily Winners
(Awarded each day of the contest to the class that scored the most points that day)
  • 5th Grade - Daily winner on Jan. 26th (earned certificate)
  • 3rd Grade - Daily winner on Jan. 27th (earned certificate)

Wonderland
Gift Gathering Tea Party
Friday, February 12th
Open House 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
4006 Kathleen Way in Davenport

Sip, stir and sample some sweets at The Engelkes. Let's raise our teacups in support of The Wonderland Gala 2016. Hosted by Sonya Engelke and Ferelith Senjem.

Please bring a restaurant, store or spa gift card to be included as an auction item. Monetary donations are accepted and always greatly appreciated.

RSVP to Sonya Engelke

The Wonderland Gala is Rivermont Collegiate's largest annual fundraising event. Proceeds strengthen the Rivermont experience, benefiting our students, faculty and staff.

Story & Activity Time for
Parents and Children
(ages birth - 5 years)
Remaining 2016 Dates: 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.

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.

The College Corner:

Now that college applications are completed and midyear reports are uploaded, seniors are:
  • Monitoring the status of their applications
  • Turning their attention to applying for scholarships
  • Keeping their senior grades up
  • Beginning their senior internships
Juniors have been very busy:
  • Analyzing results of the fall revised PSAT test
  • Preparing for the spring revised SAT
  • Choosing those teachers who will write college recommendations for them next fall
  • Preparing an Excel sheet listing colleges of interest along with application information
  • Completing a second draft of their r�sum�
  • Signing up for a rising senior conference to schedule classes for fall
Sophomores:
Next week sophomores will meet to review the PSAT10 which will be administered March 2nd at Rivermont Collegiate to all sophomores. This is the first year the College Board offered the PSAT10 - the same revised PSAT juniors took in the fall but offered specifically for sophomores at special spring sittings. Sophomores will take home a complete practice test after reviewing the test in a group meeting.

Freshman:
When freshman meet for fall sophomore schedule planning, they will also plan for their junior, and senior years using their individual Graduation Worksheet.

It's Basketball Season
Support Our Lions

MS Girls Basketball
  • Thursday, 2/4 (Home) - vs. Our Lady of Grace - 4:30 p.m.
  • Monday, 2/8 (Away) - at Jordan Catholic - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, 2/11 (Home) - vs. Morning Star - 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Boys Basketball 
  • Saturday, 2/6 (Home) - vs. Galesburg Christian - 2:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, 2/9 (Away) - at Unity Christian - 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, 2/11 (Home) - vs. Quad City Christian - 6:00 p.m. (Senior/Parent Night)
 
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

Pancake Tuesday February 9th!! 
Pancakes
Please note new date to coincide with Mardi Gras
We are still in need of volunteers
Make Pancakes 8:00-10:30am
Decorate Cafeteria 10:30am-11:00am
Serve Pancakes 11:15-12:40
Clean Up 1:00-1:30

Please click here to volunteer:
 

Parents' Council Meeting Tuesday, February 9th
8:30 a.m. in the Mansion
Help plan events, become more involved and make friends.
Parents helping enhance the Rivermont experience.
Every Rivermont Parent/Guardian is welcome!


Upcoming PC Meetings & Events

February
  • February 9 (Tuesday) - 8:30 a.m. PC meeting
  • February 9 (Tuesday) - 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 

Rivermont Snapshots:

Intellect, Character, and Creativity in action!

 


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