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Riverstone Spring Trips underway

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Riverstone’s spring trips move in to top gear this wek:

Kindergarten will in Horeshoe Bend

Grade 2 will be in Portland

Grade 6 will be in Yellowstone (Jackson Hole)

Grade 7 will be on the John Day River

Grade 8 will be in Hell’s Canyon

Grade 9 will be in Grand Gulch

Grade 10 will be in Sheep Creek

and Grade 5 have just returned from Bend, Oregon. 

 

Grade 2 get ready to depart

Grade 2 get ready to depart

Andrew Derry

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New Bus!

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Riverstone’s new school bus!

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Discipline, Riverstone Style

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Mr Brock, Disciplining the class earlier today……

Seriously, this is the best way to check that the students’ waterproof gear works before they head out on the river!

Andrew Derry

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At Machu Pichu

Friday, March 27th, 2009

 

The group is one the way home! Just one last message from Tarrah and Matt, as they head off to the airport to begin the venture back home.

 

 

At Machu Pichu

At Machu Pichu

Well-  how quickly 9 days can go.  We have just arrived at Lima airport from Cusco, and are playing the airport waiting game until our 10:30 departure.  We have all had a wonderful time, but are also ready to be home.  I am sure there will be some specific requests for dinner!  The traditional Peruvian food has been delicious, however, I know some students feel like they are liquifying into a soup.  I am excited for all of you to hear the many stories your students have to tell.  There should not be a lack of conversation at the dinner table for quite some time.

 We are excited to see you all tomorrow evening at 5:39 -  to be exact! 

Tarrah

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Peru Venture, Friday March 20

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Peru Venture: Friday March 20

 

More eating in Lima

More eating in Lima

Just a few pictures to fill you in on our day. you may think we did nothing but eat!  The meals have been fantastic.  We are excited to make our way to Cusco in the morning-  it is another early morning of flying. However, I believe we will be rewarded with an incredible day in Cusco.  We plan to incorporate a little historical education, along with conversation in a market.  Students are doing absolutely beautifully.  They could not make me more proud.

Once again, thank you for the incredible opportunity you are allowing your students to have, as well as myself with their discoveries. 

Buenos Noches-

Tarrah

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Peru group arrives safely!

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Tarrah Elam reports that the groups has arrived safely in Lima. Here is the latest update from Tarrah and Matt

Hello All_
We have arrived in humid Lima, and are beginning to move out of our groggy states.  We are all are doing well and are energized to move on with our day.  We had all your positive thoughts with us during our travels, as we were just able to make each connecting flight with the glitches that happen in that industry.  We plan to visit the beach this afternoon as well as some markets.  There are not many photos to attach at this point, but I plan to send another email this evening that should include a photo or two of your children.  Thank you for giving them this incredible opportunity to learn of life outside the boundaries of our country.  It will be an education of a lifetime!
Until next time,
Tarrah – Matt and all 13 of you kids! 

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Middle school goes to Peru!

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

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RIS student participate in Boy Scouts’ “Tablerock District Klondike Derby”

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Three Riverstone students participated in the Boy Scouts of America’s Tablerock District Klondike Derby at Idaho City this weekend.  Austin Hunt (10th Grade), Don Lewis (8th Grade) and Jack Johnson (4th Grade) all competed using “Iditarod” style dog sleds their dens/patrols built.  The event emphasized team work and motivation as they moved from station to station.  They built fires, boiled snow water, identified terrain features, determined azimuths to distant objects, practiced rescuing a victim from an icy pond, treated victims for hypothermia and completed a challenging obstacle course with their sleds.  

Additionally, please give Austin an additional pat on the back for two reasons -
1.  He is very close to earning his Eagle Scout badge.
2.  He volunteered to help the boys in the den.
All three boys demonstrated the spirit of cooperation, teamwork and service that we are emphasizing at Riverstone.

Andy Johnson
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Grade 8 Winter trip

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Grade 8 students departed from school earlier this morning on their winter outdoor trip.

A very brave Ben Brock (suffering from Flu symptoms but well medicated) led the group to Idaho City for their three-day adventure in Yurts.

 

Take a look at Ben’s blog when he returns at the end of the week for more information the trip.

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Grade 9, snow cave venture coming soon!

 

Andrew Derry

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