To start the game, each student brought in something that was an artifact in his or her life and wrote a single clue as to what their artifact was. The students then looked at all the artifacts and tried to guess the names and purposes behind the various artifacts. Look closely at the photos to see some of the items that the students brought in!

Afterward, the class talked about objects in their lives that might have existed 300 years ago, as well as objects that still might exist 300 years from now. They had an interesting discussion as they explored why some artifacts more than likely will or will not exist in the future.

Thanks to Ms. Fitzharris for the photos and information!

Check back Tuesday for photos of our youngest students, the Preschool class, as they start their own tradition of rafting.

Thank you Preschoolers!

Thank you to Parker B for initiating this great idea and Grade 4 for making signs and coordinating the sale of the origami paper. Your enthusiasm was contagious!

Both classes of our 4th graders toured the Idaho State Capitol before spring break and had a “meet and greet” with Governor Butch Otter. We are in the midst of our unit on migration and Idaho History. The students visited with Governor Otter for about half an hour and asked lots of questions. We also watched the videos on the history of the Capitol building. It was great visit!

A small group of Riverstone students in Grades 9 – 11 served on the steering committee for this event; they created and administered a haiku contest that had over 143 entrants from the four schools, assisted the IMP staff in organizing the timeline, and greeted guests and assisted on the day of the event. These students were impressive and did a great job representing themselves and Riverstone. Special thanks to Nicole B (Gr 11), Sierra T (Gr 11), Grace G (Gr 10), Reyeda A (Gr 10), Katherine H (Gr 10), Sarah M (Gr 10), Frikse L (Gr 10), Sarah S (Gr 10), Kristin C (Gr 9), Bayard B (Gr 9).

Congratulations to Madi B (Gr 10) for being selected as Riverstone’s haiku contest winner. Here is her haiku:

“Final Results”
Why lead such a life?
Ravaging body and mind
Killing you inside

But to be honest, I think in the end I might have been the one who learned the most from him. I learned that a language barrier doesn’t matter that much, because everyone can learn to speak compassion. I also learned that putting salt on avocados is something most Brazilians would laugh out loud at (he did). But perhaps the greatest lesson that Geraldo’s visit taught me is that although where we come from and the way that we think may be different; we all have something to offer. I feel grateful to have been on the receiving end of a burst of Brazilian spirit, and I thank Riverstone for the opportunity to make a life-long friend.

Special thanks to Sam B., a Grade 11 student, for sharing his experience hosting with us!