The five core values that PNAIS accredited schools follow are:

Independence in determining their own missions and philosophies, are self-governing and self supporting without substantial dependence on government, other entities, or individuals.

Encouragement of free and open inquiry in which students are taught to think critically and to challenge their own perspective and others of others.

Commitment to diversity and creating a community of students, families, trustees, and staff from as many diverse backgrounds and perspectives as possible.

Commitment to ongoing improvement through a continuous process of research, reflection, and on-going improvement that enables schools to stay relevant to their missions and to the students and families they serve.

Voluntary operating in accordance with collegial relationships and ethical leadership within the Association.

To learn more about the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools, visit their website .

The new Science lab was open for touring as well. Representatives from Idaho Correctional Industries, our partner in manufacturing all the lab-grade equipment, spoke about the goals for their programs. Science teachers were on hand to explain the new features and equipment that all of our students will enjoy. The lab looked great and is going to be a wonderful addition to our facilities. Thanks to all the families who contributed at the Annual Auction in the spring!

Over in the Kennedy Gymnasium, our girls Volleyball team battled Notus High on Senior Night. Our Middle School and High School soccer teams were playing at the Simplot Fields for their rescheduled games.

All in all, a great evening that showed the excitement of belonging to the Riverstone community.

* California Institute of Technology
* Columbia University
* Cornell University
* Princeton University
* Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Area high school juniors and seniors, and their parents, are invited.

Representatives from the five schools will share information with students about refining their college search, the selective college admissions process, essay writing and recommendations, both merit and need-based financial aid, the importance of extracurricular activities, and academic programs in engineering, science, and technology.

Registration for these events is available online at http://www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/regionalevent/index.html or by calling Rensselaer Admissions at (518) 276-8747. Space is limited for each location and date, so please register as early as possible.

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

Under the leadership of Kim and Mort Hardwick and ably assisted by their dedicated and persistent committee, this year we reached 100% participation on the Annual Fund for the very first time in the school’s history.

Receiving such support from the school community is vital to us in applying for a variety of educational grants.

Thank you to you all for you support!

If you see Kim or Mort or any of their committee members, please do not forget to thank them for all their hard work in reaching this historic milestone. It would not have happened without them, and we would not be in such a strong position for grant writing.

Andrew Derry

Annual Fund Committee

Kim Hardwick

Mort Hardwick

Sandra Andersen

Cheri Jorgenson

Eileen Barber

Colleen Kilbuck

Monica Sorensen

Jill Osbourne

Kim Liebich

Carroll Sims

Lisa Armstrong

Susan Tabb

Debbie Stearns

Jennifer DeBoer

Vicky Guerra

Karla Haun

One exciting piece of news from the evening was that Riverstone will be teaming up with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival to offer a new IB Theater Arts program. Renee Knappenberger, Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s Director of Education will teach the two year course which also allows students to take part in summer apprentice programs and workshops.

For more information about the IB Diploma at Riverstone and a copy of her presentation, contact Kate Saldin at ksaldin@riverstoneschool.org 

Andrew Derry

Please come and join us, our students, teachers, families, leadership donors, honored guests and friends along with Mayor Dave Bieter  as we mark this special event in the history of the school.

Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 3pm.  Warm Springs Campus

See the article in the Idaho Business Review  http://www.idahobusiness.net/archive.htm/2009/03/03/Sustainable-elementary-school-breaks-ground 

or the Boise Good News blog  http://boisegoodnews.wordpress.com

for more information about the school and the ground breaking.

Andrew Derry

Ms. Rose’s Grade 1 class became the first this year to win a Pizza and ice cream party. Not far behind are Mrs. Boazman’s and Mrs. Pierie’s classes. 

Please remember that all classes can win a pizza party as soon as they get to 100% participation.

The Annual Fund is vital to the success of the school for two reasons:

1. It helps close the gap between the revenue received from tuition and the actual cost to run the school.

2. 100% participation at Annual Fund allows the school to apply for significant grants from several foundations. 

If you have not already done so, please send your Annual Fund contribution to Boni Peters. Your participation is vital!

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed this year
Andrew Derry