eCurrents October 4, 2012

Fourth and fifth grade students joined forces to create bar models on the Lower School Lego Learning Wall. The Bar Model method requires students to draw diagrams in the form of rectangular bars to represent known and unknown quantities, as well as the relationships between these quantities. Their teamwork and problem solving strategies were on full display during the project.

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	There is NO SCHOOL Monday, October 8 in honor of Columbus Day. Homecoming Saturday, October 13 \| 10:00 - 3:00 \| RHS Family and friends are invited to join us for this wonderful annual event (formerly called Founders' Day). Don't miss the fun for all ages including carnival games, crafts, hayrides, food, Middle School games, varsity vs. alumni games and much more! Click here to volunteer and here for more information. Bring this sheet filled with 10 Boxtops for Education and get one free game ticket from the PTL as a thanks. Admission Open House Saturday, October 20 \| 10:00 AM - Noon Please spread the word to anyone you know who would be interested in attending Rocky Hill. Open House is a great opportunity to tour campus and talk with faculty and the Head of School. It is also a good chance for 5th Grade parents to learn more about the Middle School and 8th Grade parents to learn more about the Upper School in preparation for next year's transitions. Head's Blog The Head of School explores the importance of analytical writing. Read more. Rally for a Cure The varsity field hockey team is collecting pink lids from Yoplait yogurt and General Mills cereal for the month of October to raise funds for breast cancer research. There is a jar in Campbell Center in which to deposit lids. The varsity field hockey team will play their "Play 4 the Cure" game against Tollgate at 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 18. This will be a PINK OUT game played with a pink ball, pink lines on the fields, homemade pink jerseys and a pink fundraising bake sale where all the proceeds will go to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation. Thursday will be a dress down day for US and MS students and faculty to wear pink. 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. New Family Coffee Tuesday, October 23 \| 8:15 AM \| Campbell Center Head of School, Jonathan Schoenwald invites all new parents to an informal morning coffee social. Annual Corporation Meeting Tuesday, October 23 \| 4:30 PM \| Flynn Lecture Hall The Annual Corporation Meeting is an open board meeting that all parents, alumni and friends are encouraged to attend. While board meetings are typically closed, this is an open meeting intended to share important news and updates.

	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. Big Winner Jessilyn Ring '15 recently competed in the Eastern States Exposition (the Big E). Her dog Twilight won first place in his showmanship class and fourth in obedience. Her team won third in the Dog Knowledge Quiz Bowl and she placed second on the personal Dog Knowledge test. College Money Matters Monday, October 15 \| 7:00 PM \| Flynn Lecture Hall During this event, parents with children of all ages (preschool-12) will learn how to plan for college expenses. By examining financial aid calculation methods, families of young children will gain insight about appropriate saving techniques, while Upper School families will learn how to conduct a cost-conscious college search and application process. Contact Director of College Guidance Annie Reznik for more information. Greetings from Colorado! Director of College Guidance Annie Reznik checks in from her trip to Colorado and discusses how to begin the college search process in this blog post.

	Middle School

	MS Parent Night TONIGHT \| 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. MS Parent Conferences Tuesday, October 9 - Friday, October 12 Grades 6 & 7 Coffee Thursday, October 18 \| 8:30 AM \| MS Commons Parent Coffee to discuss the beginning of the year, the transition of the sixth grade into the Middle School, to look at the year ahead for each of the grades and talk about Middle School issues and what parents are experiencing with their children.

	Lower School

	Mum's the Word How do mums become a math problem? In fourth grade, Mr. Laurent's gardeners in training participated in an impromptu field trip to local stores to find the best bargain. For a short video of the project, click here. Kite Day Thursday, October 11 \| 1:30 PM \| RHS Fields Come fly kites with the Lower School as part of our celebration of Spirit Week! After School Coffee Thursday, October 11 \| 3:30 PM \| Flynn Lecture Hall Perkins Post Read what's been going on in Lower School PE & Health classes here.

	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 Standout runner Aidan Latham '13 and girls' varsity soccer goalie Kaylyn Walsh '14 are this week's athletes of the week. Kayla DiSegna '14 and Courtney Harrington '13 played in the RIIL All-Star game last Saturday. The girls played great and they had a crew of Rocky Hill fans to cheer them on!

	Alumni

	Janice Ranaldi attended RHS from 1953-1958 and came by for a campus tour Wednesday. Maureen Palermo, a former kitchen employee and friend, brought Janice by. Janice was the May Queen from the days of the May pole and also brought some RHS memorabilia with her.

Send any news, photos, kudos and comments to Karen Gibson by Wednesdays at noon.

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