Riverstone’s Nicole B, center stage, performed with her band at this summer’s inaugural Boise RecFest at Ann Morrison Park. Way to go, Nicole!
Archive for the ‘Education’ Category
Riverstone Students: What They’re Up To This Summer
Monday, July 19th, 2010Summer School: Plein Aire Painting with Mr. Jay
Thursday, June 24th, 2010The masters had nothing on this crew…
CSI: Riverstone!
Friday, June 18th, 2010Crime scene tape, fingerprint kits, blood and hair analysis kits, and (gulp) maggots…John Pedersen, Middle School science teacher, guided a group of intrepid crime scene investigators as they worked through the age-old question, “Who Dunnit?” Now that’s some summer fun!
One Stone Causes Many Ripples
Sunday, June 13th, 2010Community service has become a hot topic in schools. Sometimes necessary for club membership, often a graduation requirement, and always great for college applications. But thanks to a philosophy of being student-led, involving learning, and establishing meaningful relationships between the participants and recipients, community service has a different feel, and different name, at Riverstone: service learning.
Idaho Statesman writer, Anna Webb, has written a wonderful article about One Stone, the student-run, service learning organization that was started at Riverstone by the Poppen family in 2002. Kylie P explains the significance of the One Stone name, “Wonderful acts can be similar to a stone thrown in a river – ripples that can build upon each other to change the world.”
A testament to the enthusiasm for their projects and dedication to others, One Stone has twice received national recognition for their collaboration with the Idaho Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Read the full article about One Stone at http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/13/1229045/one-stone-causes-many-ripples.html
Riverstone Graduation
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010Riverstone’s graduation is always a wonderful and unique event, and this year was no exception.
Starting with the Senior Dessert on Thursday evening and ending with the formal ceremony on Friday, graduation is a community event in which students, family members, faculty and friends share stories, words of advice, and well wishes with the graduates.
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First Annual Riverstone Milk Jug Boat Regatta!
Thursday, May 27th, 2010First Annual Riverstone Milk Jug Boat Regatta!
Seventh grade students in MYP Design Technology used the Design Cycle to design and create their own “milk jug boats”. Their craft were designed to float two 7th graders in a stable fashion, and they calculated the total displacement of their boats to determine how many milk jugs would be required.
Of course, they needed to “evaluate” their designs, so on to Spring Shores, and despite the weather, there was plenty of fun for all! We would like to extend a special thanks to Meadow Gold Dairy for donating the jugs.
Spring Arts Festival
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010This afternoon, Riverstone held its first Spring Arts Festival in the Elementary School. Parents, grandparents, friends, and faculty enjoyed a wonderful display of student art work and music from all grades, preschool through grade 5.
Riverstone puts a high emphasis on creativity, believing it to be one of the cornerstones for success for our students in a 21st century world. Beyond academic excellence, students need to become flexible, creative thinkers.
Thanks to teachers Damon Brown (Music) and Jay Nelson (Art) for conceiving the idea and organizing the event.
Where extraordinary happens every day……
Andrew
Europe update Wednesday May 26
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010I just heard from the Europe groups. They apologize, but they are having trouble sending photos; they just keep bouncing back! Hopefully Ben will be able to send some from his iPhone.
Hello everyone,
We have had an incredible first few days in Paris. From dawn to dusk, we have taken in the scenery, culture and life of the city. We have visited Notre Dame, La Louvre, Boats of Seine, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Food has been great, kids have been great, and the weather spectacular. We are planning to have an early morning train ride to Amsterdam in the morning- which will give us a few hours to rest our tired feet!
The energy of the group has been fantastic. Everyone is up to be part of new experiences and go with the flow. We are learning the metro system, which has been super fun. Students were able to guide us through it today!!! We are coming up with all kinds of ideas for our ‘mini personal’ projects on Transcending Borders- I can’t wait to see what they make of it.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to experience this with your kiddos! They have been a pleasure to be with-
We will update you again in a few days. Enoy the pictures (if they get through this time).
Tarrah, Matthew, Jane, Christine and Ben
Transcending Borders MYP unit update
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010More from the Transcending Borders at Riverstone group….
To quote Ernest Hemingway, “It was always pleasant crossing bridges
in Paris.” We have beautiful, but cool weather in Boise. Today, as
part of our attempt to broaden our experiences in Boise, we took a
picture with Mona Lisa U. in our classroom, just before we enjoyed
homemade crepes prepared by Kim H., Katharine’s mom. They were
unbelievably delicious! Everybody has continued working diligently
on their projects. Max, Yaro and Parker were all involved with en
plein aire painting this afternoon. Mona and Emma continued
developing their script for a love story in which the protagonists
are separated by the Wall, Natania is developing a jigsaw based on
primary source photographs from Northern Ireland and Reyada is
researching Cold War art. Pictures are attached.
Andy and Katie
Europe Trip update: Monday May 24
Monday, May 24th, 2010I just heard from the Europe group. They apologize, but they are too busy and having far too much fun to bother finding an internet cafe to send photos or any updates.
They just got back to their hotel at 10:30pm after a day at the Louvre and the Eiffel tower followed by dinner at a typical Parisian Bistro.
They have promised to send photos tomorrow.
In the meantime, everyone is safe and having a great time…Oh, and all are working hard on their projects.
Andrew
