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 A big thank you to everyone who participated in the MS & US food drive and LS pet food drive the past two weeks. An abundance of food was collected and delivered today! We are proud to have students, faculty, staff and parents who are so dedicated to helping those less fortunate in our local community. |
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 W-I-N-N-E-RMonday afternoon, four Lower School and six Middle School students competed in the Rocky Hill School Spelling Bee. After 14 rounds, Anessa Petteruti '17 emerged victorious, edging out Joe Voccola '18 and Sam Dunn '17 by correctly spelling the words "barracks" and "adequate."
Yesterday, Anessa correctly spelled the word "azure" to edge out opponents from Pennfield, St. Michael's, and Wheeler, and win the Rhode Island Independent School Spelling Bee. No words were misspelled in the first 12 rounds, and the entire bee went 24 rounds.
Anessa will go on to the Rhode Island State Spelling Bee on March 17 at Lincoln Middle School and the competition will be televised on Cox Channel.
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW or MONDAY 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 | PDF Flyer to Share
The event is free and open to the public. Bring us your old televisions, monitors, CPU boxes, refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioners, and other miscellaneous electronics and appliances. Parents can drop off on Friday, February 24.
 Speaking of recycling... The School participates in single-stream recycling, meaning ALL recyclables (cans, bottles, paper, plastic, etc.) get thrown into the blue bins you see throughout campus. There is no longer a need to separate recyclables. It has never been easier to do our part to protect the environment. Pitch in! Head of School Coffee Wednesday, February 29 | 8:00* - 9:30 AM | Campbell Conference Room* All Rocky Hill families are invited to meet with Dr. Schoenwald for an informal morning coffee. *Please note the change in time and location. The CrestMarch 18 is the deadline for ordering yearbooks and purchasing sponsorships or tributes. Please support this wonderful book of memories that students have worked hard on. Click here for more. Head of School Blog What does the Head of School think about competition? Read more here and add your opinions.
Music ManFriday, March 2 & Saturday, March 3 | 7:00 - 9:30 PM | Campbell Center
Please join us for this year's US/MS musical performance of The Music Man. The students have been working tirelessly to put together an amazing show. Don't miss it!
Evening Show With Hypnotist Frank Santos
Thursday, March 8 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Campbell Center | Frank's website
Open to grades 6-12 only. For students staying on campus after school or sports, the senior class will be selling food from 5:30 PM- 6:45 PM. Tickets are $10 per person or $15 at the door.
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Congratulations to Rocky Hill parents Justine Johnson, Gary Block and Tiffany Tapp who were all recently recognized as "Top Vets 2012" by Rhode Island Monthly magazine.
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The Certamen Team is a group of Upper School Latin students who compete in a number of "Classical Quiz Bowls" throughout New England. Yesterday, the team swept the first two spots at the Boston College High School competition. Steven Petteruti '12, Shane Woolley '15, and Amanda Siegel '15 took first, while Brady Dill '15, Ray Mancini '15 and Christopher Ratigan '14 took second.
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.
Click here for a list of semester one honor roll.
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 Young Leaders Conference
Julia Janikies '16, Joe Voccola '18, Sabrina Dumas '16, Allison DeGerlia '16 and Lauren Silva '16 participated in the National Young Leaders State Conference (NYLSC) last week. This intensive four-day program, for highly motivated students, focuses on core leadership power tools that provide scholars with critical skills essential for success in life.
Middle School Game Night
Friday, February 24 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Put away the electronics and have some old fashioned fun with board games. This is a night of pure fun for Middle School and Grade 5 students. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
MS Girls' and Boys' Basketball Tournament
Monday, February 27 - Thursday, March 1 | Rocky Hill School & Pennfield
See the School calendar for a detailed schedule.
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| Lower School | |  Measuring Up
Belinda Johnson's Grade 3 class recently did a unique exercise combining math and social studies programs. Using yardsticks, students measured out the length and breadth of the Mayflower's dimensions on the gym floor and created the shape of the ship using jumping ropes. As you can imagine, it took up almost the whole gym!
Students used oval paper shapes to represent the passengers, crew, and animals that were on the journey and put them on the boat where they would have been. Students worked out the numbers and how many pieces of paper were required to represent everyone. Students categorized the shapes into different colors representing adults, children, the crew, cats, dogs, chickens, goats and pigs. This exercise was a fantastic opportunity to look and discuss the life of the Pilgrims on their voyage. Poster Contest Dr. Elizabeth Lange, a local pediatrician, visited Donna Goldstein's Grade 5 class as part of the health curriculum dealing with the dangers and facts about smoking. The students will participate in a poster contest, the winner of which will compete in a state-wide competition. The winner of that contest will compete nationally in Washington, DC (last year's winner was from RI). Fifth Grade Night in Middle School Friday, February 24 | 6:15 - 7:00 PM | Middle School Commons Listen to Mike Jedrey describe the exciting programs and curriculum offered in the Middle School, including the new 1:1 iPad program. Grade 5 students are invited and encouraged to attend Middle School Game Night during this time. |
| Athletics | |  Athletes of the Week
Varsity basketball players Troy Pierre-Louis '13 and Assitan Coulibaly '13 were chosen for their outstanding play on the court. Read more here.
Girls' Basketball Senior Night
Wednesday, February 22 | 5:00 PM
Seniors and their parents will be honored before the game at 5:30 PM.
Boys' Basketball Playoffs
Wednesday, February 22 | 4:00 PM
The boys' varsity basketball team has advanced to the SENE playoffs at The Williams School in Connecticut.
More Girls' Bball
After a long sea voyage, the girls' varsity basketball team squeaked out a tight win against Block Island, 27 - 23. The girls, feeling the effects of seasickness, were out of sorts for much of the game but managed to come alive enough in the second half to garner a brief but effective offensive run that extended the lead, quieted the crowd, and helped weather Block Island's last gasp full court pressure. It was a smoother ferry ride home, made more pleasant by the sweet victory.
National Sportsmanship Day
Rocky Hill will be celebrating National Sportsmanship day a little early this year. Next Friday, the school will host Pete Moscariello who will speak to all divisions about valuable life skills for use in school, athletics, and at home. Pete is co-owner of Personal Best and a high school teacher. He has made more than 100 presentations to schools and colleges from Maine to North Carolina.
Boys' JV Basketball
It came down to a thrilling last-second shot attempt, but the boys' JV basketball team was able to pull out a hard-fought win against perennial powerhouse St. Andrew's School. The scoring effort was balanced, with Juan Giraldo '14 and Vaughn Gooding '13 each contributing 8 points, David Golding '14 scoring 7, and Bingyu Ren '13 adding 4. The final score was 30-29.
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Alumni Regional Gathering
Thursday, February 23 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | McFadden's, Providence
Don't miss this chance to catch up with the new Head of School, faculty and fellow alumni!
The following alumni made the dean's list at their respective colleges: Amara Sardelli '11 (Wheaton College), Patrick Mellor '08 (Curry College), Sarah Knowles '08 (Connecticut College), Edward Broderick '08 and Hannah Knowles '08 (Gettysburg College).
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