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 We are looking forward to a tremendously fun Founders' Day Homecoming Weekend and want to let you know that although Kite Day is rained out tomorrow, children and families are invited to bring their kites and fly them Saturday instead! We are also seeking female soccer players for the Alumni vs. Varsity game at 1:00 PM Saturday.
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Founders' Day Homecoming Weekend
Friday, October 14 & Saturday, October 15 | List of Activities & Food
Saturday's events include the Garden Classroom Dedication at 11:45 AM. The first 275 people to arrive Saturday will receive a complimentary pompom. RHS apparel and sponsorships for the alumni brickwalk in the Garden Classroom will be on sale. Come one, come all, rain or shine!
NEASC Visiting Committee
Sunday, October 16 - Wednesday, October 19
Rocky Hill welcomes the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Visiting Committee, chaired by Ms. Anne Reenstierna, Head of Brimmer and May School in Chestnut Hill, MA. The NEASC is a peer accreditation association with the purposes of school improvement and quality assurance. During the past 18 months we have compiled a self-study evaluating all areas of the School, prioritizing ideas and themes for the growth and advancement of Rocky Hill. The Visiting Committee will immerse themselves in School activities, comparing what we said in the study with what they observe. They will assess and rate the School's compliance with the NEASC Standards and provide commentary and guidance for future planning. We also welcome the opportunity to engage in honest, open conversations with fellow educators.
Admission Open House
Saturday, October 22 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Spread the word to anyone you know who would be interested in attending Rocky Hill. It is a great opportunity to tour campus and talk with the new Head of School. It is also a good chance for 5th Grade parents to learn more about the Middle School and 8th Grade parents to learn more about the Upper School in preparation for next year's transitions. If you are willing to place a sign advertising the Open House on your lawn, please contact Nicole Gammino.
Annual Corporation Meeting
Tuesday, October 25 | 6:00 PM | Flynn Lecture Hall
All parents, alumni and friends are welcome to attend this open Board of Trustees meeting.
Parents Against Junk Dining
A group of parents and staff have been taking a closer look at Rocky Hill's food program to incorporate cooking from scratch, organic vegetables, whole grains, hormone-free beef and antibiotic-free chicken as well as a Lower School salad bar and reusable dishes. They are working with our current vendor and have been researching our peer schools, the goal being a healthier, more nutritious menu. Anyone interested in joining the conversation should contact Jana Bruns. You can also follow along on the Parents Against Junk Dining blog.
Stop & Shop
Earn money for Rocky Hill while you shop by registering your card - ID # 08769.
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The Head of School's blog considers the power of the Internet to brings us together or pull us apart. |
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 Mandatory Costa Rica Meeting
Tuesday, October 18 | 5:30 PM | Flynn Lecture Hall.
For the parents of all students interested in attending the Costa Rica trip March 9-17. Email Ms. Matson or Mrs. Wood for information, or visit www.ecologyproject.org.
Allons-y!
With a few spaces left to fill for the Grades 6-9 Paris/Normandy trip in March, a travel invitation is being extended to parents. If you are interested in exploring the cultural and historical sights of Paris and Normandy, please email Meg Myette.
Habitat for Humanity
Last Monday, led by Upper School math teacher and Community Service Coordinator Maureen Fahey, Tingying Su '12, Dongming Shen '13, Hannah Thoms '13, Lily Hanlon '13, Angelo Gemma '13, Victoria Kue '12, Danielle Trombley '13, Ellen Hyde '13, Troy Pierre-Louis '13 and Jorge Echavarria '13 worked with Habitat for Humanity in Providence to built a porch and shingle a roof. |
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 Dylan Latham '18 and Jackson Hawkins '17 will add some rhythm and low notes to the Upper School band at tomorrow's pep rally.
Spirit is the name of the game this week as the students in all three divisions stretched their creativity, and wardrobe, to promote school spirit and to have fun. Wednesday was "wacky clash day" in the Middle School, always a favorite.
Allons-y!
With a few spaces left to fill for the Grades 6-9 Paris/Normandy trip in March, a travel invitation is being extended to parents. If you are interested in exploring the cultural and historical sights of Paris and Normandy, email Meg Myette.
6th & 7th Grade Parent Coffee
Thursday, October 20 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Middle School Commons
In the Mix
MS students will join more than 2 million others across the country to cross social and racial boundaries Tuesday, October 18 as part of Mix It Up at Lunch Day, an event designed to foster respect and understanding in schools. The idea is pretty simple... sit with someone at lunch that you would not sit with normally. The event is designed to raise awareness about boundaries and division within schools, heighten sensitivity toward social justice, and prompts students to interact outside their normal circles. |
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Kite Day
Saturday, October 15 | RHS Fields
Tomorrow's forecast is thunderstorms and rain, heavy at times throughout the day. As a result, children and families are invited to bring their kites and fly them on the fields Saturday.
Raindrops (K-2 choral group) will sing at the Garden Classroom dedication.
Saturday, October 15 | 11:45 AM
4th Annual Blue and White Soccer Classic
The 4th and 5th Grades have been battling on the soccer field during recess this week. The winning team will be recognized at tomorrow's pep rally. See pictures.
5th Grade Parent Coffee
Monday, October 24 | 8:15 - 9:00 AM | Perkins
Teachers will be on hand to share aspects of their programs and answer questions.
Math Night
Wednesday, October 26 | 6:30 - 800 PM
In addition to exploring many of the foundational math concepts your child is introduced to in our LS math program, families have a chance to come together, share a snack, and have some fun!
Healthy Haunted House - Help Needed
Friday, October 28 | 1:00 PM
Help! We are in desperate need of volunteers to assist Sue Wood in the set up and break down of the Healthy Haunted House. It is not a demanding job, but the extra sets of hands are crucial in making the event all that it can be for the kids. |
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Photo Credit: Jim Teeters |
Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to cross country standout Alex Ricci '15 and boys' JV soccer star German Rodriguez '15 who are athletes of the week. Read more about these athletes.
Pink Out Game
Friday, October 14 | 4:00 PM
The field hockey team is hosting a Play 4 the Cure game tomorrow. The team will sell pink ribbons and bracelets at lunch, hold a bake sale and decorate the field pink.
Calling All Female Soccer Players (Parents & Alumnae)
Contact Liz Cochran to play in the Alumni vs. Varsity soccer game this Saturday at 1:00 PM. |
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US Sports Pasta Night
Friday, October 21 | 6:00 PM | Campbell Cafeteria
Back by popular demand, the PTL is hosting a FREE pasta dinner for teams and fans returning from the varsity games next Friday evening.
 Box Tops for Founders' Day
Please bring box tops to Founders' Day or drop off in any of the Box Tops for Education collection bins in each division and in Hopelands. This is a very important and easy way to raise funds. Last year the Lower School used the money to purchase speakers for the Blue Room.
Flower Power Fundraiser Ends 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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Digital Photography teacher Ruth Clegg had photos and solar plate etchings accepted into The Portsmouth Arts Guild "Black & White" show and The Mystic Arts Center "Photo Show 33". |
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Send any news, photos, kudos and comments to Karen Gibson by noon on Wednesdays.
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