eCurrents October 11, 2012

The Admission Open House is next Saturday, October 20 from 10:00 to noon.

Please spread the word to anyone you know who would be interested in learning more about Rocky Hill. This event is also a great opportunity for current parents to learn more about other divisions.

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	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! Volunteers are still needed for various tasks throughout the day. Click here to volunteer and here for more information. Trip to Spain - Informational Meeting Tuesday, October 16 \| 5:45 PM \| Flynn 107 Lorena Henderson is planning a trip to Spain during March Break for any interested Middle and Upper School students. A representative from EF Educational Tours will be at the meeting to answer any and all questions. You can also visit www.eftours.com/enroll and type in our tour number 1248613 to find out more. Pink Out Day Thursday, October 18 Thursday will be a dress down day for US and MS students and faculty to wear pink in support of the field hockey team's breast cancer research fundraiser. The team is also 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. 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. Photo Retake Day Thursday, October 25 Coffee Pond will be back on campus for those students who were absent or who want to have their school photo retaken, including the entire ninth grade. Please click here to learn how to sign up for a retake. If you never received ordering information from Coffee Pond from the first round of photos, you will need to contact their Customer Care office directly at 1-800-632-2323 ext "0" or Lifeguards@coffeepond.com. Head's Blog The Head of School learned some valuable lessons during the recent long weekend. Read more. London Calling! US and MS students interested in traveling to London next March need to make a $100 deposit by Friday, October 19. Space is limited. For more information, please email Meg Myette. Yearbooks Yearbooks can now be ordered online at www.rockyhill.org/thecrest. The deadline for ads and book orders is November 30. The deadline for seniors to have their pages in is December 14. If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Clegg. RHS Directory The 2012-2013 directories were sent home with Lower School and Middle School students today and were mailed home to Upper School families yesterday. If you have a change in contact information, please notify Pat McNally at pmcnally@rockyhill.org or ext. 110.

	Upper School

	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. College Visits Several colleges will have representatives on campus next week for interested students to learn more. Click here to see a full schedule. Community Service Last week Corey Plante from ServeRI spoke to freshmen about student volunteering. Rocky Hill students will be working at Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, November 3. There will be a van leaving from school for those students who would like a ride. Special Olympics is looking for volunteers to work with their basketball, swim and ski teams. For more information on these opportunities please contact Maureen Fahey. Homecoming Dance Friday, October 12 \| 8:00 - 11:00 PM \| Campbell Center An annual tradition, the Rocky Hill Homecoming Dance will feature a DJ, snacks and drinks, and a festively decorated indoor/outdoor space for students to dance, hang out, and enjoy their friends. Students who have not already purchased tickets and submitted their dance forms will not be allowed to attend. Please contact Katherine Harcourt with any questions. PSAT Test Wednesday, October 17 \| 8:00 AM \| Flynn Lecture Hall Grades 10 and 11 will be taking the PSAT.

	Middle School

	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. Grade 8 Parent Coffee - Expositions Thursday, October 25 \| 8:30 AM \| MS Commons This coffee will focus on the Eighth Grade Exposition program and process.

	Lower School

	Perkins Post Read about reading in preschool - grade 2 and discover what grades 3-5 are learning in history in the latest Perkins Post blog here. Great Art During their study of masterpieces, Mrs. Pontarelli, Mrs. Dumas, and the first grade class took a field trip to the RISD Museum of Art. Students had a wonderful time viewing paintings, drawings and sculptures completed by Monet, Picasso, VanGogh, Degas and other great artists they were studying. The students documented the trip with iPads, and with the help of Mrs. Dumas, created a photo journal using the iPad application Strip Design. Fire Prevention Week The preschool kicked off fire prevention week with a visit from Cranston firefighter John Casey. He talked about fire safety for school and at home, including "stop, drop and roll." He also put all of his equipment on so the students will not be scared if they see a fully dressed firefighter. LS Math Night Wednesday, October 24 \| 6:30 - 8:00 PM \| Perkins A fun night of games and math as students "teach" their parents the Singapore approach to mathematics. There will be games, snacks, and the opportunity for one lucky child to win the honor of being Head of Lower School for a day! Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund Walk Join the Lower School in supporting one of its own for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund walk. Watch this great informational video to learn more.

	Athletics

	Athletes of the Week Dylan Weisser '13, for his solid goaltending on the boys' varsity soccer team, and Rebecca Porras '15, for her successful switch to defense on the girls' varsity soccer team, have been named athletes of the week. Click here to read more. Pink Out Game Thursday, October 18 \| 4:00 PM \| RHS The varsity field hockey team will play their "Play 4 the Cure" game against Tollgate. This game will be 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.

	Alumni

	Rome Kirby '07 is a member of the ORACLE racing team, which clawed back from a slow start to win the Super Sunday fleet race and take home the fleet racing overall championship at the America's Cup World Series San Francisco. Click here to read more about Rome and his role on the team. Alumni Association Meeting Saturday, October 13 \| 9:00 - 11:00 AM \| Hopelands Second Floor The agenda for this mid-year meeting of the Alumni Association includes upcoming alumni events and alumni focused initiatives. All interested alumni are welcome to come. Alumni Homecoming Games Saturday, October 13 \| RHS Fields 1:00 PM Girls' Varsity vs. Alumnae Soccer Game 1:15 PM Girls' Varsity vs. Alumnae Field Hockey Game 1:30 PM Boys' Varsity vs. Alumni Soccer Game Homecoming Alumni Reception Saturday, October 13 \| 3:00 - 5:00 PM \| Head of School's House After the games, alumni and their family and friends are invited to the Head of School's house for light refreshments on the porch.

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

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