Reintroducing RHEA!

Rocky Hill's Enrichment Academy is back and better than ever.  This after-school program includes expanded academic, artistic and athletic options for kindergarten through grade 12 students.  Click here to learn more.  Register for the fall session by next Friday, September 28. 



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There is NO SCHOOL Wednesday, September 26 in observation of Yom Kippur.

Flu Clinic
Monday, October 1  |  2:00 - 5:00 PM  |  Campbell Center
A vaccination clinic will be held for Rocky Hill community. Your family will have the choice to receive the FluMist or the Injectable vaccine.  Please register online or click here for more information.

fall classic 2012 Fall Classic
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Fall Classic! We have 29 foursomes, 22 tennis players and more than 70 additional dinner guests joining us on Monday! Thank you to our amazing committee and volunteers as well.
 
We could still use some more volunteer support the day of the event. If you have some time to give, even a few hours, we'd greatly appreciate your time. Click here to volunteer!
 
Be on the look out for an auction preview to arrive in your email tomorrow. Take a peek and see what we have to offer. There are 10 live auction, 39 silent auction and 12 raffle packages... everything from tickets to The Masters, to stunning jewelry, to a Kindle Fire HD. If you'd like to submit an absentee bid or buy a raffle ticket, please email Beth DeGerlia or call 401-486-9706.
 

Latin Study Tour in Greece and Italy
Latin students in levels 1-4 are eligible to participate in a trip to Greece and Italy, which will take place from March 7-16, 2013.  This is a great opportunity to see an amazing part of the world.  Deposits are due soon, so if you are interested, please contact Matt Gnolfo.   

 

London Calling!
The registration deadline for this year's "Across the Pond" Adventure in March 2013 is tomorrow. Destinations include London, Stonehenge, Bath and Stratford-Upon-Avon, with the trip being open to students in Grade 6-9.  Please contact Meg Myette.   

 

Family Movie Night
Saturday, September 29  |  6:30 - 9:00  |  Flynn Lecture Hall
Families are invited to bring their picnic blankets and favorite movie snacks for a screening of Mary Poppins.  Please RSVP to Meg Myette

Head's Blog
The Head of School explains an interesting assignment he gave to faculty and staff this summer.  Read more.

Flik Update
In response to recent feedback with regards to the lunch service in Campbell, we wanted to let you know that we hear your concerns and are addressing them.  Mark Buckley has been working with Chef Rob to ensure that there is an adequate amount of food available for all three lunch periods and that lines move swiftly and efficiently.  Chef Rob is monitoring the amounts of food being consumed and has already begun adjusting his preparations.  The goal, as always, is to provide all students with a balanced, nutritious meal and the appropriate amount of time in which to eat it.  The Middle School has added five minutes onto the lunch period in response to concerns about the length of their lunch.  We ask your help in reminding students that while they are encouraged to go back for seconds if they are hungry, to please consume all that they take on their plate; we wish to minimize the waste that can occur.


Upper School
College Visits  

Several colleges will have representatives on campus next week for interested students to learn more.  Click here to see a full schedule.    

 

US Parent Night in School

Thursday, September 27  |  6:30 - 9:00 PM  |  Flynn

One of the most informative nights of the year, US Parent Night is the opportunity for parents to hear detailed information about their children's educational program directly from teachers and advisers.  

 

Community Service Update 

The Community Service Club will be volunteering at Habitat for Humanity in Providence on Saturday, September 29.  For more information please contact Maureen Fahey.  The Community Service Club plans to have a regular schedule of dates when students can volunteer at Habitat for Humanity available in the next few weeks.     

Middle School

Alyssa Grayson '19, who won the Humane Society of the United States' 2012 Kind Kid Award, was featured in the organization's magazine Kind News.  Click here to read more.  

Alec O'del '18
was the runner up in Odyssey Magazine's Candy: Sweet Science contest with his entry of "O'delicious Chocolate Peppermint Bark."

MS Parent Night
Thursday, October 4  |  6:30 PM  |  Campbell Center  A night for parents to go through an abbreviated schedule of their child's classes, and hear from each of the teachers about their courses and expectations. Time will also be spent on the one-to-one iPad program. 
   
Lower School                                                               
Perkins Post
Introducing Perkins Post - a new biweekly blog for the Lower School.  This week features updates from Preschool - Grade 2, Grades 3-5, and Health & PE.  Visit www.rockyhill.org/perkinspost to read more! 
   
ACE                                                               
ACE Night in School - for Middle and Upper School Parents
Tuesday, October 9  |  7:00 - 8:30 PM  |  Campbell Conference Room & ACE Building
Please RSVP to this event with Holly Cotta 
Athletics                                                                       
Athletes of the Week
Christopher Ratigan '14 for his performance on the cross country team and Jacqueline Holmes '14 for her outstanding play on the varsity soccer team have been honored as this week's Athletes of the Week.  Click here to read more. 

Chris ran the Surftown half Marathon in Westerly last weekend and placed first in his age group with an overall time of 1:48:43.

PTL
Middle School PTL Meeting
Thursday, September 27  |   8:15 AM  |  Campbell Conference Room    

Upper School PTL Meeting
Friday, September 28  |   8:15 AM  |  Campbell Conference Room                                                    
Alumni                                                                       
Betsy Blanchard Rafferty '79 and 24 of her strongest friends have teamed up for the MS Jet Pull to benefit the Rhode Island Chapter of the National MS Society. They will be pulling a FedEx 757 aircraft across the tarmac of T.F. Green Airport on October 13. Go Betsy!  Click here to learn more.   




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