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 It seems like almost everyone is in back-to-school mode. Even this turtle has migrated to the athletic fields for the start of preseason practices! Enjoy the last few days of summer! |
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All School CALENDAR
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Orientation
Orientation sessions in all divisions will take place on Thursday, August 30. Please see division-specific times below. The School Store will be open and lunch will be provided for families from 11:30 - 1:00. The PTL will be on hand to meet new families and they are sponsoring an ice cream truck from 12:00 - 2:00. Please contact Division Heads with any questions you may have. Summer Work & Booklist Summer work for all students, which should be completed by the start of school, as well as the 2012-13 list of textbooks can be found online here. Please note that math books for grades K, 3, 4 and 5 were added this week. Book Buy Back UpdateThere are still used books available for purchase from the PTL. To purchase, please contact Sue Withers or stop in the School Store in Campbell to purchase. All proceeds will go to PTL. First Day of SchoolTuesday, September 4 | 8:15 AM Picture DayStudent Picture Day is Tuesday, September 4. Retake day is scheduled for Thursday, October 25. Please note that Grade 9 will have their pictures taken by the School during orientation for the student directory and then again on retake day for purchase. Coffee Pond Photography will contact parents directly with purchasing information for all students.  Stop & Shop A+ RewardsRegister your rewards card to earn money for Rocky Hill while you shop: RHS ID # 08769. The program runs from October 5, 2012 through March 28, 2013, but we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Click here to learn more.
The Fall Classic is fast approaching and filling up. Join us at our new location - Warwick Country Club - for golf, tennis and a fabulous dinner auction. There are many ways to participate. Click here to learn more or to register. London TripTally-Ho! Planning has begun for the second annual "across the pond" adventure in March 2013. The destination will be London, England, with day trips to both Cambridge and Stratford-upon-Avon. This trip is open to all grade 6-9 students and their parents. The deposit deadline is mid-September. Email Meg Myette for more information. Love to Sing? There is an a cappella singing group made up of Rocky Hill parents and some faculty in need of some new voices. The commitment is minimal - twice a month throughout the school year. If interested please email Justine Johnson.
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Leadership WorkshopTuesday, August 28 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Flynn Academic Center This is a mandatory event for US students in leadership positions. Lunch will be provided. This workshop will focus on the skills needed to become an effective student leader and will serve as an opportunity for goal setting as a larger group. Contact Krista Haskell for more information.
OrientationThursday, August 30 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM (students only) | 1:00 - 2:00 PM (parents & students) All ninth grade families and anyone new to 10th, 11th or 12th grade are encouraged to attend. Students who purchased a laptop through the School will receive it during Orientation. US ACE OrientationThursday, August 30 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Flynn 203* The RSVP date for this event is August 25. Please contact Holly Cotta for more information. Please note the location was incorrectly listed in last week's eCurrents. College Night for Parents & Seniors Tuesday, September 11 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Flynn Lecture Hall Seniors and parents will learn about Rocky Hill's paperless application submission process and gain insight about the application review process from college admission representatives. Contact Director of College Guidance Annie Reznik for more information.
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Orientation Thursday, August 30 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Hale & Gibson All sixth grade families and anyone new to seventh and eighth grade are welcome to attend this event. Connect with advisers and get answers to any last-minute questions you may have. MS ACE OrientationThursday, August 30 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Flynn 203* The RSVP date for this event is August 25. Please contact Holly Cotta for more information. Please note the location was incorrectly listed in last week's eCurrents.
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Orientation
Thursday, August 30 | 9 - 10:45 AM | Perkins
All Lower School families are encouraged to attend this event, meet faculty and become acquainted with campus.
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Preseason Practices
US field hockey continues and soccer and cross country begin Monday.
Please see the calendar for more information.
 This summer, Michael Levy '14 competed as a member of the Next Level Lacrosse U-17 Elite team. The group attended national tournaments at Bryant, Princeton, and Fairfield, and finished with a 14-5 record against opponents from the Northeast, South, and Midwest. Michael was one of the team's most valuable midfielders, leading the squad to the semifinals of all three tournaments. Additionally, this team was coached by boys' varsity lacrosse head coach, Mike Cappelletti.
Girls' Varsity Soccer Parent Meeting
Monday, August 27 | 6:30 PM | Field Adjacent to the Head's House
The girls' varsity soccer team is holding a parents' meeting after the first day of preseason practice to go over details for the upcoming season. Please contact Kaz Yamada with any questions.
Boys' Varsity Soccer Home Opener
Tuesday, September 4 | 4:00 PM | versus Moses Brown
Varsity Field Hockey Home Opener
Saturday, September 8 | 1:00 PM | vs Smithfield
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Parent Mingle Coffee Wednesday, September 5 | 8 - 9 AM | Campbell Center All parents are invited to enjoy some coffee and snacks while meeting and mingling with each other after drop-off on the second day of school. Lower School PTL MeetingFriday, September 7 | 8:15 - 9:00 AM | Campbell Conference Room Welcome ReceptionThursday, September 13 | 6:30 PM | Campbell Center All parents are invited to attend this cocktail party and meet with other parents and faculty members in a fun and lively atmosphere. Click here to register.
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 Michael Cappelletti, Jody Cicchese, Adolphe Coulibaly, and Lorena Henderson attended the Humanities Institute at Philips Exeter Academy from June 24-29. The conference is primarily for English and history teachers, and the work at Exeter is designed to explore and develop the use of student-centered, discussion-based education using the Harkness table. This "Harkness pedagogy" was created at Exeter in 1930, and the school remains a national authority on the subject. You can read more about Exeter and the Harkness table here. Also, keep an eye out when visiting campus for the brand new outdoor Harkness table, a gift from the parents of the Class of 2012! Throughout the summer Donna Goldstein was enrolled in a class on the brain and mental health disorders sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The course continues through September and focuses on cutting edge information on all aspects of mental health issues.
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Send any news, photos, kudos and comments to Karen Gibson by Wednesdays at noon.
Archives of eCurrents can be found here.
 
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