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 All hands were on deck when sod was delivered for the Garden Classroom and in the true spirit of the garden, we are inviting one and all to a Community Planting Day next Friday to put the finishing touches on this integral new part of campus.
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Community Planting
Friday, October 7 | All Day | Garden Classroom
The Garden Classroom is nearly finished and will be officially dedicated on Founders' Day. As part of the final preparation, students will assist with planting perennials and bushes under the guidance of parent volunteers and Garden Committee members Rich and Sue Clark. If you would like to lend a hand, please contact Charlie Laurent. If you are interested in making a contribution or naming/dedication opportunities, contact Beth DeGerlia 401-844-9070 x.129.
Founders' Day Homecoming Weekend
Friday, October 14 & Saturday, October 15 | Schedule of Events
The celebrations begin on Friday with an all-school pep rally, Lower School Kite Day, and home games for varsity soccer and field hockey, and an Upper School dance.
On Saturday, the festival includes fun carnival games presented by the Upper School students, hay rides, food, face painting, inflatables, pie tosses and more. Come one, come all, rain or shine, and bring a friend for the fun! To volunteer for the day, please contact Stephanie Adam.
Flu Clinic
Monday, October 24 | 3:00 - 5:30 PM | Campbell Conference Room
A vaccination clinic will be held for Rocky Hill students. Your family will have the choice to receive the FluMist or the Injectable vaccine. Please register online by October 10. Lower school students were sent home with an information packet today, but you can click here for the same information.
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Follow along as Jonathan questions, explores and discovers on the Head of School's blog!
Fall Classic a Big Hit
Thank you to everyone who participated in the successful Fall Classic this past Monday including the amazing committee and auctioneers Tim Withers and Mike Lawson. We were graced with beautiful weather and an enthusiastic group of tennis players, golfers and dinner guests. Early projections show the proceeds at $51,000 which supports athletic and recreational equipment, scholarships, campus safety/lighting initiative, and equipment to outfit Mariner.
There is NO SCHOOL Monday, October 10 in observation of Columbus Day.
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On Y Va!
The October 1 deposit deadline is almost here for the 2012 Paris Adventure. This trip is open to students in Grades 6 - 9. For more information, please contact Meg Myette.
'Rumor' Has It
Drama rehearsals have started for the Upper School production of Rumors. All cast members have a current production schedule but if changes are made, Miss Meg will tweet them. Follow her at "@musicalmissmeg" on Twitter.
Costa Rica Trip
An ecology based community service trip to Costa Rica will be offered during March break through The Ecology Project. If your Upper School student has an interest in observing and collecting data on sea turtles in their natural nesting grounds, exploring the ecology of a tropical rainforest, and meeting students from Latin American, this might be the trip for them. Contact Pam Matson or Abby Wood for more information.
Upper School Absence Release Form can be found here.
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On Y Va!
The October 1 deposit deadline is almost here for the 2012 Paris Adventure. This trip is open to students in Grades 6 - 9. For more information, please contact Meg Myette.
Leaders of the Pack
Congratulations to the newly elected members of the Middle School student council: President Austin Marsillia '16, Vice President Zach Jennings '16 and representatives Charlotte Roch '18, Michael Santos '18, Megan Caruso '17, Jamie Frost '17, Sabrina Dumas '16 and Allison DeGerlia '16.
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 8 + 3 = Fun!
This week, Mrs. Johnson's 3rd Grade class and Ms. Conroy's 8th Grade algebra class got together to share a lesson on graphing. The students used the SMART Board to create a histogram using birth dates and graph paper to create a Venn diagram or bar graph regarding dog and cat data. The was the first time both classes got together, so the excitement was high and everyone is looking forward to next month's topic. |
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 Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to this week's honored athletes: soccer player Katie Meringolo '12, soccer player Zeke Farrell '12 and cross country runner Aidan Latham '13. Read more here.
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Pasta Dinner TONIGHT!
Friday, September 30 | 5:30 PM | Campbell Cafeteria
Fans and players, join us after the boys' and girls' varsity soccer home games tonight for a pasta dinner to celebrate team spirit.
US PTL Meeting
Tuesday, October 4 | 8:15 AM | Campbell Conference Room
Stay in the loop, meet new friends and share great new ideas for US this year.
All School PTL Breakfast Club (BC)
Friday, October 7 | 8:15 AM | Campbell Conference Room
Join us for a casual coffee and this month's speaker, Mr. Will Slotnick, founder and director of the Wellness Collaborative. Mr. Slotnick works with different grades regarding substance abuse prevention, stress management, mindfulness, and overall social and emotional wellness.
MS PTL Meeting Date Change
Friday, October 7 | 9:00 AM | Hale 6 (Mike Jedrey's Office)
The MS PTL meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 6 has been rescheduled to follow the All School PTL Breakfast Club with Will Slotnick. Contact division rep Regina Cantwell with questions.
Flower Power Fundraiser September 6 - October 16 | Click here to order
Flower Power has top-quality flower bulbs and plants for our friends and family members to purchase as part of this season's PTL fundraiser. Contact Michelle Weaver with questions.
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This summer, Abby Wood, Upper School marine and environmental sciences teacher, attended the "Why Do We Explore" workshop presented by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, and in partnership with the Inner Space Center (ISC) and Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE). This workshop encouraged educators and students to become personally involved with the voyages and discoveries of the NOAA Okeanos Explorer, America's first federal ship dedicated solely to ocean exploration. Focus was put on how to use inquiry and standards-based lessons and other online resources that guide classroom inquiries into the key topics of climate change, energy, ocean health and human health.
