eCurrents April 12, 2012

It's a privilege to have such breathtaking views from our waterfront campus. As such, the School is committed to continuing to do what it can to protect the environment. Read about the Idle-Free Zone initiative here. Watch a video from the Senior Environmental Education Class here.

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	SEA Counselor Program applications are due Monday. Learn more 41°39'N/71°25'W Blog How are today's students different from years past? Read the head of school's perspective. Got Plastic? The last day to drop off clean, empty plastic bottles for an all-school art project is tomorrow. Collection bins can be found in Campbell and Flynn. Green Arts Week This year, the entire School community will celebrate both the arts and the environment during Green Arts Week April 16-20. The week's events and activities are outlined here. All School Spring Concert Wednesday, April 18 \| 6:30 - 8:30 PM \| St. Luke's Church Enjoy performances by all of the Rocky Hill choral groups and the Grade 5, Middle School and Upper School bands. Admission Open House Thursday, April 19 \| 2:00 - 5:00 PM Spread the word about the upcoming Open House - a great opportunity to see class in session, after-school activities and athletics. Current families interested in learning more about another division are encouraged to attend. For additional information please contact Nicole Gammino. Distinguished Scholar Lecture Series Tuesday, April 24 \| 7:00 - 8:30 PM \| Flynn Lecture Hall \| Register now Vint Virga, DVM, will be giving the first public reading from his book The Soul of All Living Creatures and will discuss human/animal relationships. Vergil Vigil Saturday, April 28 \| 8:00 PM \| Flynn Academic Building Middle and Upper School Latin students will participate in an overnight marathon reading of the epic Latin poem, The Aeneid. Matt Gnolfo, Foreign Language Department chair and Upper School Latin teacher, and his students will attempt to read aloud (in translation) the 12 books of The Aeneid in 12 hours beginning at 8:00 p.m. The event will raise money for the Global Literacy Foundation. Last year, bleary-eyed students read for the whole 12 hours, raising $650. Get Involved! The planning committees for the Fall Classic Golf & Tennis Tournament (9/2012) and the PTL/Alumni Association Gala (4/2012) are forming now. The chairs are excited to get started and welcome any interested volunteers. Committee members can work on a variety of tasks: decorations, planning, volunteers, auctions, printed materials, etc. Attend the next planning meeting or contact a chair directly to learn more! Fall Classic Meeting: Friday, April 20 \| 8:30 AM \| Campbell Conference Room Chairs: Terri Radcliffe-Walsh, Carlotta Leyden and Vicktoria Barokha PTL/Alumni Association Gala Meeting: Tuesday, April 24 \| 8:15 AM \| Hopelands Meeting Room Chairs: Paula Santos, Regina Cantwell-Furtado and Kristin McCaughey

Upper School

The Junior Class returns from its trip to Washington, DC tomorrow.

Upcoming Events for the Senior Class

Senior Lunch with Head of School
Wednesday, April 25 | 12:45 - 1:15 PM | Head's House
Senior Send-Off
Wednesday, April 25 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Senior Dinner
Thursday, April 26 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | Quidnessett Country Club
Senior Field Trip
Friday, April 27

Class of 2012 Senior Walkway Bricks

Order deadline is April 30. Order online here.

	Middle School

	MS standardized testing will take place next week. Most Improved Students The PawSox recognized and honored students from around the state as part of their "Most Improved Student program" this past Monday at McCoy Stadium. The following students were nominated by their teachers for exhibiting strong improvement in some aspect of their school lives: sixth-graders Kent Hanlon, Clarice Jennings, Michael Santos and Alec O'del; seventh-graders Megan Caruso, John Ponte, Crosleigh Thoms and Nicolas Mancini; and eighth-graders Allison DeGerlia and Ava Lamoureux.

	Lower School

	Last Thursday, Belinda Johnson's Grade 3 class ventured to Plymouth, MA for a field trip to The Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock and Plimoth Plantation. The class experienced the conditions on board the Mayflower II and the living conditions on the shore in 1627 at the Pilgrim Village. Not only were the Pilgrims working in their village, but the Wampanoag people were busy demonstrating cooking, playing games, making canoes, and braiding belts for the children. In the craft center, there was a potter creating three handled mugs and a craftsman making the feathers for arrowheads. This was a fantastic end to the social studies unit on Pilgrim settlers. Girls' Sweetest Dance TONIGHT \| 6:00 - 8:30 PM \| Campbell Center Contact Dara Liebermensch with any questions. Please note that you will need to bring cash or check to the event to purchase photos from the photographer. No School TOMORROW for LS Parent Teacher Conferences Hearing Screening Monday, April 16 \| 8:30 - 9:00 AM \| Nurse's Office Please note the date has changed to Monday. Preschool through Grade 3 will have their hearing screened. Contact Ann Durning with questions. Grades 3 & 4 Play The play performances originally scheduled for next week have been postponed due to a faculty illness. Poetry in the Park Monday, April 23 \| 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM \| Perkins Lawn Parents are welcome to bring a bag lunch and join Lower School students for a celebration of National Poetry Month with readings from whole classes, students and faculty.

	ACE

	The Middle School Student Support Group meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict. Parent Meeting Wednesday, May 2 \| 2:30 - 3:30 PM \| Campbell Conference Room ACE representatives will present information from recent professional development conferences on Learning and the Brain to ACE parents in all three divisions. They will also establish divisional parent support teams. The initial discussion for parents will revolve around what has worked best for them when working on homework with their own children.

	Athletics

	Athletes of the Week Golfer Raymond Mancini '15 and lacrosse standout Kathryn Nota '15 have been honored as this week's Athletes of the Week. Read more here. The varsity coed tennis team is off to a great 2-0 start with wins against St. Andrew's and Hyde. In the first Rocky Hill co-op softball game Monday, Lisa DeMoranville '15 reached base twice, including a bunt single. She scored the team's first run of the season and pitched three innings.

	PTL

	Members Wanted Class representatives, committee chairs and the executive board secretary positions are all needed. Contact Sue Withers to volunteer yourself (don't be shy) or to recommend a friend. Upper School PTL Meeting Tuesday, April 17 \| 8:15 - 9:14 AM \| Campbell Conference Room

	Alumni

	Inspector Lint Eastwood And The Case Of The Missing Sock, directed by Meg McCarthy '04, won Best Animation at the 2012 Los Angeles Film and Script Festival.

	SEA

	Rocky Hill's Summer Enrichment Academy offers one-week sessions in June and July. Choose from a wide variety of art, athletic, adventure and specialty camps for ages 3-14. Register Today! Counselor-in-Training Program Open to students entering grades 6-8, Rocky Hill's Summer Enrichment Academy CIT program is an excellent opportunity for motivated young adults to gain experience in the education field. Click here to learn more. Application deadline is May 1. Counselor Program Open to ages 14 and older, counselors will be assigned to a specific SEA camp. Learn more and download the application, which is due Monday. Contact Mike Lawson with questions about camp. Contact Meg Myette with questions about the CIT or counselor programs.

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