Picture yourself trying a new activity. Maybe it is something that you immediately find yourself very capable of doing. That’s pretty awesome! More often than ...more
Community Connections
Dylan Hunt, Middle Kids Teacher Middle Kids have been working hard this year to reach out and connect with our community. I checked in with some of the ...more
Get a Move On! The Importance of Movement for Learning
If you picture a school classroom, you might visualize rows of desks, with students sitting quietly and studiously working. But numerous studies have shown that ...more
Rivendell’s School-Wide Thematic Units
The Impact of School-Wide Thematic Units on Interdisciplinary Learning At Rivendell, we employ school-wide thematic units to bring our students together in ...more
The Importance of Play
Seth Turner, Younger Kids teacher Play. What could be a more quintessential part of childhood than play?! It was certainly a huge part of my ...more
ISACS Parent Webinars
As part of our continuing efforts to support our parents and caregivers, we have partnered again this year with ISACS (Independent School Association of the ...more
Rivendell Preschool: Learning Comes Alive
There's something extraordinary that happens when you walk into a classroom where children are truly seen and valued. In Rivendell School’s preschool ...more
Read Aloud With Rachel
Looking for a fun activity to do with your 1-3 year old? We are excited to invite you to Read Aloud with Rachel — a special event designed for toddlers and ...more
Why Grandfriends Day Matters
Grandfriends Day is on Thursday, April 17th at Rivendell School! Grandfriends Day at Rivendell is a special time to honor and celebrate the grandparents and ...more
From Student to Teacher: An Interview with Fiona Walsh
Preschool teacher Fiona Walsh graduated from Rivendell in 2015 after attending from Preschool through 5th grade. She made her return to Rivendell in 2024 as a ...more
Identity and Expression Through Art
Art is many things, and is ever evolving. Art has, however, always been a powerful means of communication. It can serve as a reflection of culture, experiences, ...more
Love and Logic at Rivendell
A very common parent question we hear at Rivendell is, “How do you handle conflicts with students? What is your strategy for working through behavioral ...more
New Year’s Resolutions Made SMART
A Guide to Helping Your Children Achieve Their Goals As the new year approaches, many of us start thinking about resolutions. It’s a time for reflection and ...more
Embrace the Spirit of Giving
Colorado Gives Day As the year winds down and the holiday season approaches, there's a special kind of magic in the air—one that invites us to reflect, ...more
Thank You from Rivendell School
What would Rivendell School be without our amazing students, parents, teachers, and staff? Every person who walks through this building has a special place ...more
ISACS Parent Seminar Series
This fall, Rivendell School hosted an insightful Speaker Series for parents through ISACS (Independent School Association Central States), kicking off with ...more
The Power of Language
At Rivendell School, we recognize the power of language and how it shapes our school community. Words can uplift and connect us, or they can be used to hurt and ...more
Get Ready to Take Flight
Rivendell Fun Run 2024 Rivendell’s Fun Run is on Friday, September 27th! The Fun Run is a vital school fundraiser and special tradition where the community ...more
Summer Play: Music!
Summer is a great time to explore the world of music with your kids. Looking for some tuneful ideas to keep your child engaged? Here are some exciting things to ...more
Stay Sharp this Summer!
Keeping Elementary-Age Students Sharp: Beating the Summer Slump As the school year winds down and summer approaches, it's natural for parents and educators ...more
Teaching Technology
In today's world, computer literacy is almost as important as reading, writing and 'rithmetic. At Rivendell, it's not technology for technology's sake. Students ...more
Celebrate Success!
We are thrilled to be able to share the results of Saturday’s Spring Soiree: Celebrate the Magic of Rivendell! In total, we raised $87,616.15, with $47,141 ...more
Celebrate Rivendell!
We are thrilled to share that we are gearing up for our annual Spring Soirée on March 23rd at The Magic Rat: Celebrate the Magic of Rivendell! This year, our ...more
Science!
Middle Kids and Older Kids students are eagerly preparing for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Science Fair from March 4th to 8th! This ...more
