Archive for the ‘Community’ Category

NHD Success for Riverstone students.

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Riverstone students continued their exceptional tradition in the National History Day competition this weekend..

This year’s competition was far larger than previous years with approximately 250 students competing from across the Treasure Valley. From that, Riverstone has 10 students advancing to the State competition on April 16 at the College of Idaho.

Individual Results were as follows (please congratulate these students if you see them):

Youth Individual Documentary – Jack Johnson, 2d place

Senior Individual Documentary – Roan Berg, 1st place

Senior Individual Papers – Regan Bell, 1st place, Lucas Macha, 2d

Place, Andrew Roan, 3d Place

Junior Individual Exhibits – Ava Macha, 1st Place (in her flight),

Mackenzie Roan, 2d Place (in her flight), Zach Snow, 3d Place (in his

flight), Maddi Nelson, 4th Place (in her flight)

Senior Individual Exhibits – (by flight)

Grace Guryan, 1st Place, Sarah Schaff, 2d Place, Elena Snow, 3d

Place, Emma Guzman, 4th Place

Reyada Atanasio, 1st Place, Asher Trapp, 2d Place, Alex Rose, 3d Place.

Congratluations to all the students, these results are remarkable.

Also, thank you to Andy Johnson for taking on the NHD this year and guiding our students through the process.

Andrew

Middle School Play, Huge Success

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Of Nothing and Noble had its opened on night on Tuesday February 23rd to rave reviews from the audience. Written, choreographed, produced and performed by the students (even the original music score and lyrics were written by the students) this was a truly unique performance of the Prince and the Pauper.

I know I am biased, but I was truly amazed at how good this production was, both well written and well performed. My sincere appreciation goes to all the actors, the behind the scenes people, the volunteer parents and teachers and especially the creators of this masterpiece: Davis Gilton, Paul Martin, Nat Steven , Sarah Chu and Trevor Wallace.

Kudos also goes to Alison Steven who believed in them, encouraged them and guided them in such a way that they believed in themselves.

Brilliant! A truly, “only at Riverstone” moment.

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Andrew Derry

Inaugural Quiz Night – Huge Success

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Riverstone’s first ever Quiz Night was a huge success on Friday evening. Our enormous gratitude and platitudes go to the PA,, and especially Karla Haun and her team, for creating and event full of competitive spirit and liberally laced with fun and outright silliness.

I will never forget having to dance the tango with Bob Carignan as punishment for shouting out!

If you think you have what it takes to take the Riverstone quiz title…see you next time.

The Winning Team

The Winning Team

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Bob and Andrew do the Tango. Oh dear!

Bob and Andrew do the Tango. Oh dear!

The Organizers. Brilliant!

The Organizers. Brilliant!

The Quiz Master

The Quiz Master

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I wish I had paid attention in Passport Club!

I wish I had paid attention in Passport Club!

I've got to build a what? With what?

I've got to build a what? With what?

Who said that?

Who said that?

Trust me, I know who composed that!

Trust me, I know who composed that!

More punishment

More punishment

So, you think you know your wines.

So, you think you know your wines.

Oh, and yet more punishment for bad behavior.

Oh, and yet more punishment for bad behavior.

Wait, wait, don't tell me. I know this one.

Wait, wait, don't tell me. I know this one.

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It takes a village!

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Riverstone moves in to its new building!

Thank you to everyone who turned up on Saturday morning to help us move in to the new building. It was truly a family affair and gives new meaning to the phrase “it take a village”

As one of you pointed out, it was just like a barn raising!

Thank you everyone

Andrew

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Rake Up Boise

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Riverstone and Rake Up Boise, an annual tradition.

Andrew

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International Education Week

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Its International Education Week (IEW) at Riverstone!

Click here to read the IEW letter from Hilary Rodham Clinton

Click here for the link to the IEW website

Riverstone and The College of Idaho combine to create a unique celebration.

Andrew

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Riverstone goes 70’s

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Riverstone mom’s go 70’s.

Mom’s basketball versus Grade 5. No contest!

Mom's Basketball team goes 70's

Mom's Basketball team goes 70's

Significant Grant Success

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Dear Friends

I have some very exciting news to share with you.

As a result of the success we have enjoyed on the Annual Fund participation over the previous two years, we were able to apply for and were awarded a significant grant from a foundation supporting education.

This year, Riverstone will receive $10,000 towards its Annual Fund IF we continue to achieve over a 90% participation rate by our community. The grant also provides an additional $10,000 to be used towards new technology.

The foundation wishes to remain anonymous, but this generous and significant grant highlights the importance of the whole school community contributing to the Annual Fund. So long as we maintain a high participation rate on Annual Fund, we will be able to apply for additional funding from foundations that support Riverstone’s educational philosophy.

Please give generously to the 2009/2010 Annual Fund. Your gift allows us to close our operating deficit in a tax-exempt way and it also allows the school to apply for additional outside funding that goes directly to supporting the education of you child.

With warm regards

Andrew Derry

Riverstone wins major awards

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The “Governors Brightest Stars” awards ceremony was held on Tuesday November 10 at BSU.

The awards recognize “ordinary people doing extraordinary things to insure the vitality of Idaho communities”

This year a total of 67 organizations and individuals were nominated for the 6 major awards.
I am delighted to announce that Riverstone received two nominations in the categories of “School of the Year” and “student of the year” (Kylie P)

The awards ceremony was very well attended in the Simplot Ballroom at BSU with Governor and Lady Otter making the presentations.
Riverstone was very well represented by several teachers and students.

Now the big news……we won BOTH categories…School of the Year and Student of the Year!!!
Yes, Riverstone managed a clean sweep!

Thank yo to all of you who do so much for our community in so many ways. Riverstone is truly both and International School and a Community School.

Also, congratulations to Kylie P, who won the 2009 Student of the Year award.

Andrew

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The Trophy!

The Trophy!

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Riverstone Team

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Hallowe’en at Riverstone

Friday, October 30th, 2009

A few photos of the Hallowe’en parade at Riverstone today.

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