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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Following our first All-School Assembly of the year, our 7th – 12th grade students met with trip leaders to prepare for next week’s Back to School Fall Trips. Heading out on Wednesday morning, Sept. 8, and returning Friday afternoon, Sept. 10, students will backpack into lakes in the Sawtooth, White Cloud, and Salmon River Mountains surrounding Stanley, ID.
Aside from showcasing the beauty of our Idaho landscape, these trips help to develop friendships and maintain the unity that has characterized the school since its inception. They are always highlights of the school year and a unique part of the Riverstone experience.
If you or your student has questions about the upcoming trips, contact Ben Brock at bbrock@riverstoneschool.org or check out the Outdoor Program tab on the website for more information.
Tags: Boise, Outdoor Education, trip
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010
 At the Eiffel Tower After a very long travel day yesterday, the group had a later start today. The itinerary involved a walking tour of the Artists’ quarter and Musee d’Orsay.
Here is a quick update from Ben:
Kids loved the Musee d’Orsay…Elena was particularly excited to see
works from some of her favorite artists and I couldn’t pull myself
away from one of the Seurats. Rain this morning but skies have
cleared and kids are doing a bit of shopping. They are actually in an
internet cafe right now so hopefully parents will hear from their kids soon!
Thought everyone would like to see this pic of us on a bridge over the
Seine. Towers of Notre Dame are in the background.
Will update with pics again soon!
Ben
 At Notre Dame
 at the Arc de Triomphe
Tags: Boise, Europe, IB, school, trip
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
I 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
Tags: Boise, Europe, IB, school, trip
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
I 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
Tags: Boise, Europe, IB, school, trip
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Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
Sunday May 23, 2010
Dear all,
Our intrepid Europe travelers set out on their 3 week journey around Europe as the culmination of their MYP unit on Transcedning Borders.
The group arrived in Paris safely early on the morning of Sunday May 23. They have checked in at the hotel and are busy sight seeing at Notre Dame and taking a boat tour of La Seine.
More updates to come…..
Andrew
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Friday, May 7th, 2010
Ben Brock sends us this note from the Grade 6 spring trip….
Brrrrrr!
Despite these 6 inches of snow, the 6th graders had a great day in
Harriman State Park today.
Joel Kaserman spotted a Grizzly Bear and everyone got to see it! Word
is that there might even be some video coming home with the group
tomorrow.
Speaking of coming home, the group is aiming to be back at Riverstone
by 3:30 and will be on the road early so they can take their time on
the roads. Robyn will update me from Blackfoot and Twin Falls as they
get closer. I will pass on updates to you as I get them.
Sounds like this has been a wonderful experience for the kids and for
the teachers, who can’t wait to get back again next year!
Ben
Tags: Boise, IB, Outdoor Education, school, trip
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