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 Got junk? See below for details about an E-Waste Recycling Drive, hosted by the School's environmental club, The Defenders. This is a chance to get rid of those big-ticket electronics taking up space in your garage, basement, attic, etc.
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Parent Survey Reminder
If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to fill out the Strategic Plan Parent Survey.
Robotics Teams and Mentors
Director of Technology Tom Adams is establishing robotics teams for students in grades 4-8 and 9-12. Anyone interested in mentoring should email Tom or call 401.884.9070 x251.
First Year Family Coffee with Head of School
Wednesday, February 15 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Hopelands Living Room
This is an opportunity for the School to celebrate the 64 new families we have this year. All first year families are welcome to sit down with our Head of School to share thoughts, ask questions and reflect on their experiences at Rocky Hill so far this year. NO SCHOOL Friday, February 17 & Monday February 20 for the Head of School Holiday and Presidents' Day.  E-Waste Recycling Drive
Saturday, February 25 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Back Parking Lot The event is free and open to the public. The following items can be dropped off in the rear parking lot by the dumpsters: televisions, monitors, CPU boxes, refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioners, and miscellaneous electronics and appliances. Parents can drop off a day early, Friday, February 24. Learn more All Families Head of School Coffee Wednesday, February 29 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Hopelands Living Room All families are welcome to meet with Dr. Schoenwald for an informal morning coffee. The Head of School blog channels FDR and The New Deal this week.
Strategic PlanClick here for the latest update from the Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Nature TunesThursday, February 16 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | RHS Library Rocky Hill's nature-inspired monthly sing-along for 2 to 5 year olds and their grown-ups continues. This event is free and open to the public.
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 Last weekend, seniors Shannon O'Rourke, TJ Thran, Abby Moylan, Nick Parker, Dane Ardente, and Sam Hallowell competed in the Quahog Bowl, the RI/CT regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl at UConn Avery Point in Groton, CT. The competition was stiff, including some marine science charter and magnet high schools. Rocky Hill held their own, placing ninth.
Art Portfolio Exhibition
Tuesday, February 21 | 7:00 PM | Carriage House
US students applying to art school will exhibit their art portfolios for the public. All are invited to attend.
Nick Charbonneau '13 competed against 22 other local high school students in the Rhode Island Shakespeare Competition, held in Providence last Sunday. The competition involved memorizing and performing a Shakespearean monologue and sonnet in front of a packed auditorium and a panel of judges. The English Department commends his involvement in this difficult undertaking.
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 Culminating a long-term research project, Grade 6 students held a Harkness discussion, while personifying a Greek god whom they had studied in depth.
Middle School Game Night
Friday, February 24 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
This is a chance for Middle School students (and Grade 5 too!) to put away the electronic games and have some old fashioned fun. Got a favorite board game? Bring it along! From Monopoly to Risk, Uno, Shoots and Ladders, and Bananagrams, it is a night of pure fun. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Grade 8 Girls Basketball Preview
Monday, February 13 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Sharpe Gymnasium
Students can participate in a varsity practice and meet the coaches. More info
Nature's Classroom
Grade 7 students departed for Nature's Classroom in Charlton, MA, Wednesday morning for a three-day program focused on winter ecology, the environment and sustainability.
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 Jack Crow's second grade class recently visited DiLeonardo International, a local design firm, to get ideas and create plans for a city that they have started constructing in class.
Jump Rope for Heart
LS students have been learning the importance of making healthy choices to take care of their hearts, while helping the hearts of others by collecting donations for the American Heart Association. The big jump rope event starts tomorrow morning at 9:30 in the gym.
Learn more
Middle School Basketball Preview
Thursday, February 16 | 2:30 - 3:30 | Sharpe Gymnasium
Students can practice, meet the coaches and see what is in store for them next year. More info
The Bear Went Over the Mountain
Thursday, February 16 | 8:15 - 8:45 AM | Middle School Commons
Grades 1 & 2 will be putting on this play.
Jake Soares '19 recently earned his first-degree black belt. Way to go Jake!
The Lost Art of Etiquette
At today's Community Meeting, LS students discussed table manners in the lunchroom.
Lego Learning Wall
Thanks to a generous donation from alumnus and trustee Chuck Iacono '99, the Lower School entry hall is getting a makeover. The map is being replaced with a 12-foot by 6-foot Lego Learning Wall that will provide an engaging and multisensory tool for teaching. Imagine the problem solving that can be taught and practiced thanks to this new addition to our Lower School!
World Explorers
Not to be outdone by Middle School world (Canada) travelers, Grade 3 students have been exploring the breadth and depth of history to complete an assignment on a world explorer. They were asked to research life dates, early life, reasons for exploring, and what the explorer was famous for. Each student produced a portrait, a research paper, a country flag and dressed up as their explorer to be interviewed on campus. Click here for photos.
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ACE Lower and Middle School Parent Coffee
Wednesday, February 15 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM | ACE Technology Center
Experience all the ACE Technology Center has to offer 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.
ACE 10 Points of Distinction
Click here for a PDF of distinguishing features of Rocky Hill's Academic Center for Enrichment. This is a truly remarkable program that we encourage you to learn more about.
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Varsity basketball player Lily Hanlon '13 and jv basketball player David Golding '14 are Athletes of the Week. Read more here.
Girls Net a Win
With a starter and several other key substitutes missing, the girls' varsity basketball team traveled to Providence to face Central High School Tuesday and came away with a close and hard earned victory, 25 - 20. Katie Meringolo '12 scored a key bucket to regain the lead. Kaylie Walsh '14 added a jump shot from just inside the three-point line, and Assi Coulibaly '13 put the nail in the coffin with a shot from the top of the key. It was certainly a satisfying victory for the team.
Girls Basketball Senior Night
Wednesday, February 22 | 5:00 PM
Seniors and their parents will be honored before the game at 5:30 PM.
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 The PTL put on a wonderful Oscars-themed luncheon for the faculty and staff last week. Click here for more photos, courtesy of Gordana Novakovic-Petteruti. Many thanks to chair Kristin McCaughey and her team of volunteers.
PTL Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 14 | 8:15 AM | Hopelands Meeting Room
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Alumni Regional Gathering
Thursday, February 23 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | McFadden's, Providence
Local alumni are invited to attend this informal gathering. Meet Dr. Schoenwald, catch up with fellow alumni and get involved!
Kate Corvese '05 is a CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology fellow placed at the Virginia Department of Health for two years. She is working in the Division of Surveillance and Investigation on a variety of projects related to the surveillance of infectious diseases throughout the state. Kate received her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt and her master's from Yale.
Barrett L. Cavanagh '08 will graduate from the University of Vermont in May with a BS in mechanical engineering and engineering management. After 3 years of internships at various companies including General Electric, he recently accepted a position at United Technologies as part of the Operations Leadership Program. He will travel internationally and hold a number of positions within operations, gaining more experience, training and business education.
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