BLUEprint - Riverfield Country Day School

MISSION
STATEMENT
The mission of
Riverfield Country
Day School is to
provide an excel-
lent education in a
family-oriented
atmosphere.
Students are moti-
vated and encour-
aged to learn,
develop, and
mature in a re-
spectful, secure,
and diverse envi-
ronment. A caring,
creative faculty and
a challenging,
integrated, and
personalized cur-
riculum promote
the development of
the whole student
as a confident and
responsible learner
prepared for real
world success.
From Marty Clark,
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Perhaps more than any other season, spring is a time full of traditions at
Riverfield. You will read about many on the following pages, from Legacy to
Academic Bowl Tournaments, and from Move Up Day to Earth Day/Field Day
activities. We also celebrated the 8th Grade Closing Exercises and are eager
to welcome back our largest incoming freshman class next fall. As one eighth
grader said, “I think that Riverfield is the best choice for high school in the
Tulsa area. You get the best of both worlds, the casual atmosphere of a
public school and the high standards of a private school.” As we draw closer
to beginning our 25 th year, these traditions continue to hold a special place in
all of our hearts.
But with experience and growth comes change. It is heart-warming to watch
relatively new endeavors like Empty Bowls and Street Party become new
traditions. And one very special new tradition at Riverfield is the Upper School
Commencement. We were proud to watch seven graduates (a 350% increase
from last year’s two grads) walk across the stage to accept their diplomas on
Friday, May 16 th . As you will see on the facing page, these newly-minted
alums are taking what they’ve learned at Riverfield and moving on to various
colleges and universities in the fall. Way to go, Graduates; and be sure to
stay in touch!!
This spring also brought new and fresh ideas to campus. From Kindergarten
to Upper School, students discussed, researched, and worked on projects
that would enable the RCDS community to be more environmentally conscious.
Also, teachers allowed student interest and investigation to guide the
curriculum – a concept that has been practiced regularly in the Pre-School
and is emphasized by Roots and Shoots students as well as the Science
classes.
As I reflect on the past, I think of the families with whom I have come in
contact over the last 24 years. Though I run into them frequently at the grocery
store or at civic events, I would love to get them all in one place at one time.
Hence, Riverfield is hosting a 25 th Year Kick-Off Celebration at 5pm on August
1, 2008. We encourage as many families as possible to attend, so please
mark the date on your calendar and RSVP by July 25th to frontdesk@riverfield.org.
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