eCurrents December 8

We made it! The generous Rocky Hill community helped us exceed our goal of $10,000 of in-store sales at the Barnes & Noble bookfair. That means we will receive a 20% return on those purchases.

Thank you to all who participated and to the PTL for hosting. Purchases made online using the Bookfair ID # 10511848 will benefit Rocky Hill until December 11.

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	Abby Siegel '17, Amanda Siegel '15, Lauren Silva '16 and Isaac Spivack '17 were accepted to the Rhode Island Junior Division All-State Band for the 2011-2012 year. Congratulations! Head of School Coffee Wednesday, December 14 \| 9:00 - 10:00 AM \| Hopelands Living Room We once again urge you to extend an invitation to your friends, family, neighbors or anyone who might be interested in learning more about Rocky Hill or Jon's view on 21st Century education. Nature Tunes Thursday, December 15 \| 10:00 - 11:00 AM \| RHS Library \| Learn More Join us for a new nature-inspired monthly sing-along for two to five year olds and their grown-ups. Spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested. Early dismissal for all students next Friday, December 16 at 12:00 PM. Please note: lunch will not be served and extended day will not be available. Head of School's Blog What does the Head of School think about blue hair? Classics' Annual Latin Carol Celebration Middle and Upper School Latin students and parents attended Brown University's annual program of readings and songs in the spirit of the season, conducted entirely in Latin (with some readings in Greek and Sanskrit). Learn more Website Visit the Rocky Hill homepage and photo albums for new pictures! Gift Ideas Looking for a great holiday gift? Why not sponsor a Garden Classroom brick for yourself, as a gift, or to honor someone special? The Alumni Association is selling inscribed bricks to raise funds for the next big project. Use the online form or print and mail this PDF form today! Contact the Alumni Office at 401-884-9070 x132 or alumni@rockyhill.org with any questions. Even More Gift Ideas The Rocky Hill bookstore has sale and new items including RHS apparel. The bookstore is open during the week from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Contact Roxanne Card with questions.

	Upper School

	Upper School exams will take place next week. See the School calendar for specifics. Community Service Opportunities Students (16 and older) can volunteer at local Habitat for Humanity projects in Providence Saturday, December 10 and Saturday, January 28. Contact Maureen Fahey for more information. Congratulations to Tingying Su '12 who came in first out of Rocky Hill School students in the 2011 Fall Cyber Foundation National Competition. Her national rank was 809. US art teacher Meg Getsinger visited John Hughes' US history classes and taught a short lesson introducing contemporary artist Kara Walker, an African American woman who explores race, gender, and identity in her work. Best known for her room size tableaux of black cut-paper silhouettes, Walker works to bridge unfinished histories of the antebellum South, raising identity and gender issues for African-American women in particular. Learn more

	Middle School

	Hannah Lawson '18 introduced her new puppy Fenway to Kara Dunne and Traci Rainone's advisory groups yesterday. Come out and cheer on the MS basketball teams which begin the season with home games next week! Schedule

Lower School

ACE Coffee

Wednesday, December 14 | 8:15 - 9:15 AM | Campbell Conference Room

Informational coffee addressing the role of the Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) in supporting Lower School children and families. You need not have a child with learning differences to attend, just an interest in learning about the ways we support diverse learners.

Rocky Hill Enrichment Academy - Winter Session

January 16 - March 5 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | More info

RHEA is an after-school program open to Rocky Hill and non-Rocky Hill students in grades K-5. See the online brochure for course descriptions. Registration deadline is January 6. Courses offered this winter are Improvisational Theater, Knitting, Lego Animation, Model Rocket Society, Narragansett Bay Experience, Pottery K-2, Pottery 3-5 and Yoga.

Athletics

Winter Sports

The winter sports season is underway. Visit the website for schedules, updates and highlights. GOOD LUCK to all of our athletes and teams!

Rocky Hill Classic: Boys' Varsity Basketball Tournament

Friday, December 16 | 1:30 & 3:00 PM | Sharpe Gymnasium

Saturday, December 17 | 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM | Sharpe Gymnasium

Upper School boys' lacrosse coaches Nick Barker and Mike Cappelletti recently attended the Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association annual convention in Baltimore. Many top coaches at the Division I and III level offered seminars and demonstrations geared directly at high school coaches. The college coaches provided terrific insight into practice planning, skill development, game management and team building. The Rocky Hill coaching staff felt very fortunate to have attended this convention as they look forward to the spring season.

PTL Updates

Faculty Appreciation Holiday Dessert Event

Monday, December 12 | 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Campbell Conference Room
If you have signed up as a volunteer, please drop your items off in the Campbell Conference Room before 9:00 AM Monday. If you would still like to participate, contact Kristin McCaughey by email or at (401) 398-2171.

Send any news, photos, kudos and comments to Karen Gibson by Wednesdays at noon.

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