eCurrents January 12, 2012

We're in the midst of a full court press for advertising next weekend's Admission Open House. Rocky Hill has so many wonderful things to offer students and we are excited to show them off to prospective families!

Thank you for helping spread the word!

	All School LUNCH MENU \| CALENDAR

	No school Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RI Scholastic Art Competition The following students were selected as Gold Key winners: George Duan '13, Nick Parker '12 and Yin Yefko '12. Molly McMahon '16 was selected as a Silver Key Winner. Click here for more details. Geography Bee Congratulations to Megan Caruso '17 who won this year's Rocky Hill School Geography Bee and will compete in the state-level competition on March 30. The other nine finalists included: Jared Barroso '16, Austin Marsilia '16, Isaac Spivack '17, Ryan Barrington '18, Danielle Porter '18, Alyssa Grayson '19, Perry Clark '19, Analeah Harrison '20 and Maxwell Lehouiller '20. Head of School's Blog This week, the Head of School writes about everyone's favorite subject: food! Singers Wanted The teacher/parent singing group is in need of more singers, particularly tenors. Anyone interested should contact Justine Johnson via email. Admission Open House Saturday, January 21 \| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM \| Technology Workshops at 11:00 AM Please tell your friends and neighbors about this chance to tour campus, talk to faculty and students, and learn what sets Rocky Hill apart from other independent, public and parochial schools. (Snow Date: Sunday, January 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM) Strategic Plan Update The Strategic Plan Steering Committee has already met for the first time and is excited to share some updates from that meeting here. Nature Tunes Thursday, January 19 \| 10:00 - 11:00 AM \| RHS Library \| Learn More Join us for a 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.

	Upper School

	Community Service Opportunities Students (16 and older) can volunteer at a local Habitat for Humanity project in Providence Saturday, January 28. Contact Maureen Fahey for more information. Seniors vs. Faculty Basketball Game Tuesday, January 24 \| 2:30 - 3:30 PM \| Sharpe Gymnasium Senior Seminar 2012: Exciting Business - The Role for Young Entrepreneurs Thank you to Karl Wadensten '78, president of Vibco Inc., for speaking this week. Up next week is Ira Hernowitz, senior vice president of marketing at Hasbro. Abby Wood's Grade 12 Marine Biology class is entering Save The Bay's video competition promoting Narragansett Bay stewardship. Watch the video here. Pam Matson's Honors Biology class recently created book reviews of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Click here to view an entertaining and educational video review from Steven Petteruti '12 and Robert Petteruti '13.

Middle School

Grade 8 Expositions started today. Next week's presenters:

Luke Ardente - Topic: Aqua Culture
Tyler Gates - Topic: Hasbro Toys
Zach Jennings - Topic: Quahogs and Quahog Industry
Luaren Silva - Topic: Alex & Ani

The band Static made up of Shane Woolley '15, Austin Marsilia '16, Jackson Hawkins '17, Dylan Latham '18 and Yash Gokhale from East Greenwich, performed some classic favorites at the recent Middle School dance.

Lower School

Early Dismissal

Wednesday, January 18 | 12:45 PM Faculty will be visiting peer schools as part of their professional development.

Grades 3 & 4 Parent Coffee

Thursday, January 19 | 8:15 - 9:15 AM | Campbell Conference Room

Teachers will be on hand to share aspects of their programs and answer questions.

Read the latest post on 'demystifying' from the Head of Lower School's blog.

Athletics

Athletes of the Week will return next week!

Rocky Hill is proud to celebrate those student athletes with interests beyond the School. Anna Yamada '13 is ranked second nationally by the United States of America Snowboarding Association. This month, at a USASA competition at Sugarloaf in Maine, she placed first in Slope Style, Slalom and Giant Slalom.

Here is a link to videos from Zachary Jennings '16 hang gliding adventures.

PTL Updates

Pasta & Ping Pong

Friday, January 20 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Campbell Center

The Upper School PTL is hosting a ping pong and pasta event for fans who attend the boys' varsity basketball game that evening. Eighth graders are encouraged to attend. Contact Sue Withers for more information.

	Alumni Spotlight

	More than 25 Rocky Hill alumni returned last weekend for the annual Alumni vs. Varsity Basketball Games. The bleachers were full with a record turnout of spectators to cheer on both the alumni and varsity teams. The varsity girls won by a score of 28 to 14 and the men's alumni team won by a score of 56 to 33! Both games were action packed with a lot of laughter both on and off the court. During a break in the action, Sarah Pontarelli '07 made a valiant effort, but came up short on a half-court shot contest. Paul Zarrella '87 wowed the crowd by making his half-court shot on the second attempt.

	Faculty Spotlight

	Upper School math teacher and School photographer Terry Coes will have his print "Moraine Lake, Alberta" displayed at the annual convention of the Professional Photographers of America in New Orleans next week. The print won a Kodak Gallery Award at last year's Professional Photographers Association of Rhode Island convention.

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

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