February 13, 2012

Maasai elder and warrior, Sabore Ole Oyie, visited Riverdale High School on Friday, February 10th for an all school assembly.  Mr. Oyie discussed growing up Maasai (including the rites of passage for becoming a warrior and the challenges of maintaining traditional culture in the 21st century).   He also talked about the importance of education for young Maasai women, and his work as a community leader to ensure access to fresh water.

Mr Oyie was introduced to the students by Gail McCormick (Riverdale Parent and Board Chair for the non profit, Jamii Moja).    Jamii Moia translates in Swahili to "One world One Family" - to learn more about Jamii Moja, please go to http://www.jamiimoja.org

Athletics 

Girls Basketball

Don't miss the 1st Round of the NW League Playoffs on Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 pm in the Riverdale High School Gym -- Join the Stampede ---

Riverdale has secured the season as the number 2 seed in the Northwest League with one game to go and will be taking on the number 3 seed Knappa Loggers.  Our girls basketball team will be hosting KnappaRiverdale High School Gym.  

The winner of Thursday night's contest is an automatic qualifier to the state playoffs and will then play Portland Christian for the League championship on Saturday, February 18th at Scappoose High School.  The loser of the contest will also travel to Scappoose in an attempt to play for the last state playoff spot in an earlier qualifying game.  We look forward to having a huge turn out for our playoff games on both the 16th and 18th!

Additionally, cost of the game is $6 for adults, $3 for students.  No league passes will be accepted only the Gold Card is accepted for playoff games.  Booster Memberships do not apply to league playoff games, and Riverdale students will be charged admission to the game as all proceeds will go to the Northwest League.

Summer as an Educational Opportunity, click here. by Michael Murray, High School Counselor, Assisted by Makaylaa C. (Class of 2012).

Parent Alert - “The cinnamon challenge”

Some teens are tempting their peers to take the "cinnamon challenge" (eating spoonfuls of cinnamon without drinking anything).  Teens are hearing about it on the Internet and you tube videos, at camps and on reality TV.  The game can be serious and dangerous.  Cinnamon absorbs the saliva in the mouth and throat making it difficult or impossible to breath.  Parents please be on the alert for this seemingly harmless “prank”.

Riverdale Student in the News -- Sierra Green wins Oregon History Idol will perform at the Blazer Game Tuesday, February 14th - 7:00 pm

To read the entire article, click here.

Riverdale Robotics – Keep up-to-date with all of the excitement by reading the Riverdale Robotics blog.

Upcoming Events:
Wed Feb 15 - Regular School Board Meeting - 6:00 pm
Thu Feb 16 - RHS Girls Basketball - 1st Round of the NW League Playoffs - 7:00 pm
Mon Feb 20 - Holiday - Presidents Day - No School
Wed Feb 22 - Superintendent Community Briefing - 7:00 pm