eCurrents May 24, 2012

Patty Pontarelli's first grade classroom was converted into a one-room schoolhouse for Pioneer Day. Students enjoyed doing their lessons on slates, churning butter in an authentic antique churn, baking biscuits from scratch, playing pioneer games, square dancing and much more!

	All School LUNCH MENU \| CALENDAR

	Sounding Good The following students received gold medals at the recent Rhode Island Music Educators Association Solo & Ensemble Festival: Abigail Siegel '17 (piano, flute solos), Amanda Siegel '15 (two flute solos), Issac Spivack '17 (trumpet solo), Joseph Voccola '18 (piano solo). The following students received silver medals: Clarice Jennings '18 (clarinet solo), Brenna Miller '15 (flute duet), Anessa Petteruti '17 (piano solo), Amanda Siegel '15 (flute duet), Lauren Silva '16 (clarinet solo). 41°39'N/71°25'W Blog The Head of School takes a look at the big picture. Mentor Families Any parents interested in mentoring a new family next year should contact Paula Santos. Library Books are Due All books should be returned to the library as soon as possible. The deadlines are tomorrow for Lower School and May 30 for the Middle and Upper Schools. 2012 Fall Classic Committee Meeting TOMORROW \| 8:30 - 9:30 AM \| Campbell Conference Room Anyone interested in helping with the planning of the 2012 Fall Classic is invited to attend. Moving Up Day Thursday, June 7 \| 9:45 AM \| Sharpe Gymnasium Celebrating fifth and eighth grade students' completion of the Lower and Middle Schools. Commencement Exercises Friday, June 8 \| 10:00 AM \| Hopelands Front Lawn Click here to read about this year's Commencement speaker, Martin Keen. Tally-Ho! Meg Myette is currently planning the second annual "Across the Pond Adventure" for March 2013. This year's destination will be London, England, with day trips to both Cambridge and Stratford-upon-Avon. This trip is open to all students who will be in grades 6-9 next year. For more information, please email Meg Myette. Box Tops for Education Please drop box tops in any of the collection bins located throughout campus, as many will expire on June 1. This is a very important and easy way to raise funds. The Bulletin Corrections Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of The Bulletin, however the following is a list of corrections. Jackson Hawkins '17 became eligible for CTY in 2011 by scoring at or above the 95 percentile on a nationally normed test.

	Upper School

	Jessilyn Ring '15 scored blue ribbons in the Rhode Island 4-H Photo Fine Arts Fair with her 2-D photography submissions Winter Tree and Spring Iris, which was also selected as Best in Show and the 4-H Foundation Award. US Final Exams begin Friday, June 1. Upper School Academic Awards Thursday, June 7 \| 6:30 Reception \| 7:00 Awards \| Gymnasium

	Middle School

	Ryan Barrington '18 and Michael Santos '18 show off their toothpick bridge, constructed as a mathematics project, after testing it to see how much weight it could support. Their bridge held 3,500 grams before falling. MS Final Exams begin Wednesday, May 30. MS Athletic Awards Monday, June 4 \| 2:30 - 3:10 PM \| Gymnasium MS Field Day Tuesday, June 5 \| 12:45 - 3:30 PM \| RHS Fields Grade 8 Student/Parent Dinner Tuesday, June 5 \| 6:00 - 8:00 PM \| Campbell Center MS Annual End-of-Year Trip Wednesday, June 6 \| 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM \| MIT, Boston

	Lower School

	Nancy Maguire-Rambo's fifth and seventh grade Spanish students enjoyed a muy deliciosa luncheon of tacos, chimichangas, burritos and quesadillas at El Tapatio in Wickford to celebrate the end of the year. Submarine Visit As part of their study of the American Revolution, Niki Stanley's fourth grade students visited The Connecticut River Museum to see the world's first working, full-scale replica of David Bushnell's 1776 invention, the American Turtle submarine. The model was designed by Joseph Leary and built by Fred Frese in 1976. Big Apple Adventure Planning is underway for a "LS Family Adventure" to New York City for Veterans Day weekend 2012. This trip is open to all students and their parents who will be in grades 3-5 next year. For more information, please email Meg Myette. Alyssa Grayson '19 spoke to fourth graders at Wakefield Elementary School on wolves and their benefit to wildlife. Senator Jack Reed was on hand to present her with a commendation for her work to preserve wolves. Click here to watch some of the presentation. Click here to read an article from the Providence Journal. Field Day Success! Fifth grade students and LS physical education teacher, Sue Wood, created a wonderful field day experience for preschool students. Click here to see highlights of the day. Third Grade Parent Coffee Tuesday, May 29 \| 8:15 - 9:00 AM \| Campbell Conference Room Parents are invited to learn more about life in the fourth grade. Lower School Art Show Tuesday, May 29 through Monday, June 4 \| Campbell Stage Parents are encouraged to stop in while they are on campus for field day (or any other time) and take a look at the wonderful pieces created by our students throughout the year. Lower School Field Day Friday, June 1 \| 12:15 - 3:00 PM \| RHS Fields Rain date is Monday, June 4 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Monday, June 4 \| 9:30 AM \| Perkins Amphitheater Preschoolers are studying children's author Eric Carle and will perform one of his famous stories. LS Community Share & Tell Wednesday, June 6 \| 10:30 - 11:30 AM \| Hopelands Front Lawn Lower School teachers and students share with one another, reflect on the school year, and say farewell and good luck for the summer. The Extended Day Program ends Wednesday, June 6

	Athletics

	Athletes of the Week Seamus Kirby '13 and Amelia Caramadre '14 have been chosen as athletes of the week for their outstanding performances on the lacrosse field. Click here to read more. Upper School Athletic Awards Night Wednesday, May 30 \| 6:30 Reception 7:00 Awards \| Gymnasium Susan Robinson Fruchtl, recently named head coach of Providence College's women's basketball team, will be the keynote speaker. Student-athletes who participated in the winter and/or spring sports seasons, as well as three-season and 12-season senior athletes will be honored.

	PTL

	Thank You The PTL team would like to thank Terri Radcliffe-Walsh for hosting the volunteer thank you brunch on Wednesday. Regina Cantwell and Christine Davis were also involved as culinary creators. It has been a great year and thank you to everyone for volunteering your time and energy to the students. Book Drop Monday, June 4 through Wednesday, June 6 \| 8:00 - 10:00 AM & 3:00 - 4:00 PM \| Library Drop off textbooks for the PTL Book Buy Back program. Please contact Sue Withers or Debi Jennings for more information.

	Alumni Spotlight

	Nancy Hoxsie Mead '68 was on campus today and spent some time in the Garden Classroom. Reunion 2012 The last day to register for Reunion 2012 is tomorrow! All alumni and faculty are invited for a reception from 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Click here for more details and to register.

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