eCurrents January 19, 2012

While some of our students have embraced the winter months on the slopes, a few students already have their sights set on spring.

These sixth graders recently created an artificial rice paddy to begin growing rice as part of the Middle School's study of Vietnam in March.

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	Food Drives \| Wednesday, February 1 to Tuesday, February 14 Give a Little Love to Your Neighbors The Community Service Club is organizing a food drive to benefit a local food bank. Donations of cereal; canned soups and stews; pasta and pasta sauce; tuna and other canned protein; mac and cheese; and canned fruit and vegetables are needed. Upper and Middle School advisers will have drop-off locations for their advisees. Donations accepted from February 1 through February 14. Lower School Pet Food Drive Donations of food, blankets and toys for dogs and cats can be dropped off in Perkins. Visit the West Warwick Animal Shelter's website for a list of specific needs. Donations accepted from February 1 through February 14. New Student We are pleased to welcome our newest student, Yiyun Qiu '16. Yiyun joined the School on January 17 and he will be hosted by Ted and Cindy Grady. Admission Open House SATURDAY \| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM \| Technology Workshops at 11:00 AM Spread the word about this wonderful opportunity to tour campus, talk to faculty and students, and learn what makes Rocky Hill unique. (Snow Date: Sunday, January 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM) Head of School's Blog This week, the Head of School considers the civil rights movement from a young person's perspective. Join the conversation by adding your comments directly to the blog! Head of School Coffee Wednesday, January 25 \| 9:00 - 10:00 AM \| Hopelands Living Room Please extend an invitation to anyone who might be interested in learning more about 21st century education from the Head of School. ACE Lower and Middle School Parent Coffee Wednesday, February 15 \| 2:30 - 3:30 PM \| ACE Technology Center We invite you to see the new ACE Technology Center as well as to learn more about the ACE Program in Middle School. We will also schedule meeting times and agendas for a parent support group. To accommodate everyone (limit 20 attendees), RSVP to Holly Cotta by February 13. Moving? Changing Your Email Address? Please notify the School with any changes to contact information by replying to this email.

	Upper School

	*Senior Seminar: Exciting* Business - The Role for Young Entrepreneurs This week, Ira Hernowitz, senior vice president of marketing for Hasbro and parent of Taylor '14, spoke to seniors about his career path and current work. He also led them through a case study on the release of an actual Hasbro product. Students evaluated the product and five aspects of its marketing process to determine how it could have been more successful. The seniors considered the product, pricing, packaging, distribution channels and marketing communication in their evaluation. The seniors identified the same issues that Hasbro's marketing department had also identified in analyzing how the product's sales could have improved. Next week, the School welcomes Valerie Mosley Diamond**, senior vice president of Wellington Management Company.

Middle School

Next week's Grade 8 Exposition presenters are:

Molly McMahon - Topic: Del's Lemonade
Julia Janikies - Topic: Rocky Point
Austin Marsilia - Topic: Quonsett Point
Will Russo - Topic: Hurricane of 1938

More than just a giant slinky: Mr. Wheeler demonstrated how seismic waves travel in an earthquake with his Grade 7 students.

Quebec Trip

Grade 8 students depart for the Great White North and Winter Carnival next Friday!

Lower School

The Random Acts of Kindness Box is Back!

Students recognize random acts of kindness throughout their school day by jotting down a note sharing the act they saw and the person who committed it. Students are recognized by Mr. Laurent, their peers and teachers at the Lower School community meeting.

Professional Development

After yesterday's early dismissal, teachers were afforded valuable opportunities to visit peer schools, attend webinars and research educational practices and programs. Teachers were able to hone both their craft and programs, making the Lower School even stronger.

The Head of Lower School shares some of his favorite apps in his latest blog entry.

Athletics

Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to Emma Powers '12 for her outstanding play on the girls' varsity basketball team and German Rodriguez '15 for his performance on the boys' JV basketball team. Read more here.

Ski & Snowboard

Anna Yamada '13 and Seth Curtis '12 competed in the USASA-sanctioned Tucker's Boardercross for Cancer event at Sugarloaf last weekend. Both placed in the top three of their respective races. Anna is currently ranked No. 1 in the country for her age group in boardercross.

PTL Updates

Pasta & Pingpong

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

The Upper School PTL is hosting a pingpong 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.

Faculty Appreciation Committee Meeting
Monday, January 23 | 8:15 AM | Campbell Conference Room
All are welcome to attend! Contact Kristin McCaughey for more information.

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

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