Monday, February 28, 2011

*Update on Solo Contests from this Weekend*

From Molly Scholz:
Our students were FABULOUS at Solo Contest this weekend. With "I" being the highest rating - superior - out of our 6 entrants, four got "I+" and two got "I". The adjudicator was extremely complimentary about all of the singing and said "there must be something in the water at Riverdale" - she was so impressed with how they sounded and how professionally they carried themselves. We're all on cloud nine!
Wow!!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Hit Explosion was Just That

What a wonderful event the PTCs put together last night. It was record-setting in terms of turnout, and a brilliant experiment with a fun new model for supporting our schools.

Spelling Bee Winners!

Congratulations to our top three finishers in the K-5 Spelling Bee!

1st Place: Peter B.
2nd Place: Angus G.
3rd Place: Katherine B.

Peter will represent us at the next level of competition.

Principal's Newsletter 2/27/11

Early spring is the traditional time for school districts all over the nation to hold their annual Vocal and Instrumental Solo/Ensemble Festivals. These festivals are for students who participate in school music
programs and who are motivated to compete against other music
students in a District-wide festival.

Students prepare a solo or ensemble piece and perform it in front of a professional adjudicator. The adjudicator gives the student comments and a rating, from I (the highest) to V (the lowest). When entering at the high school level, students can compete for a State title.

This year Riverdale Grade School has six students entering the District 14 Vocal Solo/Ensemble Festival held at Wilsonville High School on Saturday, February 26th. Participating are 8th grader Jenna P. and 6th graders Michael F., Genevieve K., Lucie K., Lindsey S. and Isabel P.

The District 14 Instrumental Solo/Ensemble Festival will be at
Newberg High School on Saturday, March 5th. Riverdale Grade School has 14 students entered: 6th graders Simon C., Charlotte F., Timmy G., Wade K., Suzanna L., Eric P., Derek S.; 7th graders Brian G., Jack H. and Liam O.; and 8th graders Cole B., David H., PJ H. and Julia P.
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Coming Events!

(Including 6th grade hoops, Cabaret, field trips, etc.)