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 Calling all Mariners fans! Saturday is a perfect time to show your school spirit when the boys' varsity basketball team plays at Wheeler in Providence.
The boys are on a nine-game winning streak and are 9-1 overall. Let's support them as they take on a difficult opponent in enemy territory! |
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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 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. This project was initiated by animal lover Alyssa Grayson '19.
The Head of School unveils a new Distinguished Scholar Lecture Series coming to Rocky Hill.
Distinguished Scholar Lecture Series Tuesday, February 7 | 7:00 PM | Flynn Lecture Hall | Learn moreJoin us for the first in a three-part lecture series. Joachim Krueger, professor of psychology at Brown University and an expert on self-perception and intergroup relations, will speak about trust and the effects it has in personal and business relationships. Limited seating, register now. This lecture series is open to the public, so please invite friends, family or interested colleagues. Art Accolades Giles Van Gruisen '12 took second place and Alex Antonelli '13 took third in the Emerging Artist Show, an exhibition of regional high school art at the Portsmouth Arts Guild. Nature Tales
Thursday, February 2 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | RHS Library
Rocky Hill's nature-inspired monthly storytime for 2 to 5 year olds and their grown-ups continues with the theme of trees. This event is open to the public, so please share the details with anyone you know who might be interested! ACE Lower and Middle School Parent Coffee
Wednesday, February 15 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM | ACE Technology Center
Check out the new ACE Technology Center and learn more about the ACE Program in Middle School. We will also schedule meeting times and agendas for a parent support group. Please RSVP to Holly Cotta by February 13.  Stop & Shop Fundraiser
The A+ School Rewards Program ends March 29. If you haven't already, please register your Stop & Shop card to earn money for Rocky Hill while you shop - ID # 08769. Save the Date - All School Cafeteria Fundraiser Wednesday, March 7 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Campbell Center The School is teaming up with Flik to host a family-friendly fundraising dinner for cafeteria improvements. More details will follow. |
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 Senior Seminar: Exciting Business - The Role for Young Entrepreneurs
Thank you to Valerie Mosley for speaking about investment and emerging markets this week.
Next week, the School welcomes Dan Gorriaran, president and CEO of Hook-Fast Specialties and Bill Prichett, president and founder of Lumetta Inc.
Habitat for Humanity
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Providence, RI Students 16 and older can volunteer for this project in Providence. Contact Maureen Fahey for more information. Semi-Formal Dance Friday, February 3 | 7:00 - 11:00 PM | Narragansett Towers Tickets should be purchased at school and are $25 each or $40 for two. Contact Maureen Fahey for more information. Rocky Hill Seniors Reach Out to Help Others Katie Meringolo '12 and her father spent a week of Winter Break at the New Life Children's Home in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Katie has wanted to serve in Haiti since the earthquake two years ago. As part of a 27-person team, Katie's primary objective was to spend time with children, though she helped with various projects at the orphanage. Katie visited and served in four other orphanages in the area, including one home that required a 2-hour drive into the nearby mountains. She assisted a team of doctors completing medical evaluations and dispensing medicine. Will Pontarelli '12, along with 15 young missionaries and five adults from St. Thomas More Parish, spent Thanksgiving break at the Hogar Immanuel orphanage in the Dominican Republic. Will interacted directly with 20 children, ages 2 to 18, with severe physical and neurological disabilities, feeding them and being engaged with them as much as possible. He also worked on manual labor projects at the orphanage and within the surrounding, impoverished community. On Thanksgiving Day, Will and other missionaries prepared and delivered bagged lunches to the area garbage dump for the local people who were foraging for food there. |
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- Jenna O'del - Topic: W. Alton Jones
- Douglas Cochran - Topic: The International Yacht Restoration School
- Cailee DeAngelis - Topic: America's Cup
Adieu!
Students and faculty depart for the Grade 8 Quebec Trip bright and early tomorrow. Safe travels!
Ballers
The girls' basketball white team recently had a high energy, suspenseful game that was decided in the final seconds and ended in an 18-18 tie.
All team members contributed to this exciting game: Sam Dunn '17 4 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals; Bridget Kist '17 4 points, 10 rebounds; Anessa Petteruti '17 3 points, 1 rebound; Libby Furtado '17 3 points; Katia Mendez '18 2 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals; Cassidy Santos '17 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals; Katlyn Conforti '18 2 rebounds, 3 steals, Abby Siegel '17 1 steal, 1 assist; Clarice Jennings '18 1 rebound; and Hannah Lawson '18 1 rebound.
Grade 8 Varsity Basketball Preview
Boys: Monday, February 6 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Sharpe Gymnasium
Girls: Monday, February 13 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Sharpe Gymnasium
This preview gives Grade 8 students a taste of the Upper School basketball program. Students can participate in a varsity practice and meet the coaches. More info |
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Musical Men
Max Lehouiller '20 and Evan Rodriguez '20 performed on the guitar at last week's all-school morning meeting.
Middle School Basketball Preview
Thursday, February 16 | 2:30 - 3:30 | Sharpe Gymnasium
This preview gives Grade 5 students a taste of the Middle School basketball program. Students can participate in a practice, meet the coaches and see what is in store for them next year. More info
Jump Rope for Heart
January 30 through February 10, Kindergarten through Grade 5 students will take part in Jump Rope for Heart. This program teaches students the importance of making healthy choices to take care of their hearts, while helping the hearts of others by collecting donations for the research and educational programs of the American Heart Association. Learn more
Extended Day
We wanted to remind you of the Extended Day program which is a flexible option for students who need to stay on campus after dismissal up until 5:30 PM. Kathy Majkut coordinates fun and enriching activities that encourage exploration in the creative arts and physical fitness for students in preschool through Grade 5. This is a safe, comfortable program that can work in conjunction with RHEA, on an everyday basis, on early dismissal days or any time you are in a pinch! Contact Kathy for more information.
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| Athletics | |  Athletes of the Week
Anna Yamada '13 and Joe Jordan '12 have made outstanding contributions to the varsity basketball teams and for that they are Athletes of the Week. Read more here.
Boys' Varsity Basketball
SATURDAY | 2:30 PM | Wheeler
Show your support as the boys try to continue their winning ways!
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Upper School PTL Meeting
Tuesday, January 31 | 8:15 - 9:15 AM | Campbell Conference Room
Middle School PTL Meeting
Thursday, February 2 | 8:15 - 9:15 AM | MS Commons
PTL Faculty Appreciation Luncheon
Friday, February 3 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Campbell Conference Room
Contact Kristin McCaughey with questions or to volunteer.
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 Eric Bromberg '95, a certified master gardener with a focus on vegetables and edibles, was on campus this week to share his expertise with those involved in the Garden Classroom planning.
Rudi Tanzi '76 will play on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on January 30 with Aerosmith's Joe Perry, as part of The Joe Perry Project band. A man of many talents, Rudi is also co-authoring a book with Deepak Chopra about the brain and consciousness. It is due out later this year.
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