eCurrents March 1, 2012

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	E-Waste Recycling Drive This event was a tremendous success both for our environment and the School. Fourteen tons of e-Waste were collected including a handful of TVs with dial knobs! Thank you to all who participated including The Defenders, Abby Wood and Tom Adams. New Student Please welcome our newest student, Ryan Hall '14. Oho, the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' now TOMORROW & Saturday \| 7:00 - 9:30 PM \| Campbell Center Please join us for this year's US/MS musical performance of The Music Man. The student-actors have been working tirelessly to put together an amazing show. Don't miss it! Admission is free, but a donation of $5.00 is greatly appreciated. Proceeds will support the drama program. A Taste of the Food Revolution Wednesday, March 7 \| 3:15 - 7:30 PM \| Campbell Center \| Learn More & Register One final push for community members to register for what promises to be a very fun and delicious evening. Check out the menu online and register today. Flik has generously donated all of the food, therefore 100% of your ticket price supports renovations being made to the kitchen and cafeteria. Students staying after-school for sports can join the dinner, while others can participate in a study hall, watch the movie Dolphin Tale in Flynn, or participate in activities in Campbell. All activities are free and dinner is $25 per person or $100 per family. Students must register for the events of their choice in advance. Reservations are asked to be submitted by Friday. Contact Beth DeGerlia with questions. Hypnotist Show for MS & US - Sponsored by the Class of 2012 Thursday, March 8 \| 7:00 - 8:30 PM \| Campbell Center \| Frank's website Frank Santos Jr., a well-known showman in hypnotism, will be performing for Rocky Hill students next Thursday evening. Tickets are being sold by the senior class representatives during lunch and all day in Flynn 207. Tickets are $10 or $15 at the door. There will be a light concession run ahead of the show for those students needing to stay at school after 3:00. There will also be extended after-school study hall coverage in the Nautilus as well for those students needing a place to go after the academic day until the show begins. RHS In the News The Middle School iPad program was featured on Channel 10 News as well as in the Providence Business Journal. Katie Meringolo '12 was featured on a recent episode of Varsity Life (8:40 mark) for her community service work. 41°39'N/71°25'W Blog Have we reached a Sputnik moment? Read the latest post from the Head of School to find out.

Upper School

Outspoken Freshman

Jessilyn Ring '15 competed in the district level 4-H public speaking competition in the category of Creative Communications. She was awarded a blue ribbon and selected to participate at the state-level competition in early March at the University of Rhode Island.

Senior Seminar: Exciting Business - Panel Presentation
The culminating event of the Senior Seminar occurred on February 16. Synthesizing what they had learned during the four evening presentations and workshops, six teams pitched their business plans to a panel of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists: Mr. Wayne Nemeth, Pelap Group - New York; David Corvese, Pharmalogic; Andy Curtis, Kenyon Consumer Products - Rhode Island; and Richard Meringolo, Citizens Bank and Crystal Financial Corporation - Massachusetts.

The panel complimented the seniors on their innovative thinking, entrepreneurial skills, and enthusiasm and passion brought to an endeavor that, for many, was an unfamiliar undertaking. The panel was looking for a unique idea backed by sound financial planning and market sustainability. Two ideas stood out in an impressive selection: Smart Bulb-Light for the Future, pitched by Seth Curtis '12 and his team took first place, followed by Marketsmart: The Smart Way to Shop, pitched by Michael Caramadre '12 and his team.

The coordinators, John Hughes and Belinda Snyman, would once again like to thank Kathy Meringolo and all the senior mothers who catered and served the meals at the evening sessions and the celebration luncheon.

	Middle School

	Jump Rope for Heart Middle School students provided event assistance and demonstrations for the Jump Rope for Heart event. This year's sixth-graders donated their PE time and did a wonderful job assisting the K-2 students' portion of the day. They also performed basic skills for K-5 to watch during the halftime demonstration. The eighth-graders delivered a nice surprise with a unique demonstration of their own. Ava Lamoureux '16 and Donna Russo '16 swung the rope for Tyler Gates '16 as he jumped from a push-up position and again while on a Pogo stick. Zachary Jennings '16 impressed with his unicycle riding. World Cultures Week The Middle School begins its immersion study of Vietnamese culture Monday. For the next week, students will learn about all aspects of Vietnam, including: the topography and natural resources, a historical timeline, the arts, music and dominant sports, the different regions and cultural attractions for tourists, as well as the importance of rice. Students will be visited by a young man who left Vietnam at the age of 17, as well as a veteran of the Vietnam War. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who recently returned from a fact-finding mission to Vietnam, will visit with students next Friday, March, 9. The week ends with a feast of traditional Vietnamese food, prepared by the students, and a variety of performances, including a fan dance, and water puppets.

	Lower School

	Oliver McMahon '19 travels to Colorado Springs this weekend for a national climbing competition. Lower School Garden Bed Prep Day Friday, March 2 \| 8:30 - 9:30 AM \| Garden Classroom Children will be preparing beds, amending and testing soil as well as building cold frames to prepare for the first seeds of the spring. Master gardeners, talented friends and alumni have some great things to share and we would love for you to join us. 100 Days of School Liz Carley's Kindergarten class and Patty Pontarelli's Grade 1 class recently collaborated on a Lego Learning Wall project in celebration of the 100th day of school. Click here to watch. Jump Rope for Heart Rocky Hill's Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser for the American Heart Association was a huge success. K-5 students raised more than $2,880. This is a very substantial accomplishment realized by the generosity of our students, parents and friends. Congratulations and many thanks to all for making this possible. Jump Rope Awards K-2 Overall Champion: Charlotte Boss '22 Kindergarten: Addyson Crout & Nathan Lee Grade 1: Alexis Cote & Jack Turner Grade 2: Charlotte Boss & Anthony DiCenso Fanciest: Sofia Chianese '24 3-5 Overall Champion: Juliana DiCenso '19 Grade 3: Sinead Burnett & Dylan Lehouiller Grade 4: Audrey Seed & Evan Rodriguez Grade 5: Juliana DiCenso & Cameron Osbrey Fancy Partners: Analeah Harrison '20 and Alex Henderson '20 Jaylene Lanzo '19, Juliana DiCenso '19, and Chloe Ponte '19

Athletics

Athletes of the Week

Sam Hallowell '12 for his play on the co-op hockey team and varsity basketball player Emma Powers '12 are Athletes of the Week. Read more here.

Hobie Baker Award

Sam Hallowell's hockey coaches have selected him as the Hobie Baker Award recipient for the Vikings (Rogers HS/ Rocky Hill/ Tiverton) hockey team. He will be honored with other Rhode

Island recipients at the Providence Bruins game this Sunday. The award recognizes an outgoing senior on a hockey team who demonstrates strong character, leadership, and academics.

Spring Sports Season

US lacrosse, golf and tennis practices begin Monday.

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