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Prior to Winter Break, the School delivered hundreds of gifts to children at Communities for People and Outreach Services. We'd like to thank all of the faculty, staff, students and parents who made this year's Mariner Box initiative a success.
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Classes resume Tuesday, January 8.
Hurricane Clean Up
Serve Rhode Island and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island are asking for volunteers to assist with the Hurricane Sandy clean up effort. The north shore of Winnapaug Pond in Westerly has a large amount of debris washed up from the storm. Volunteers are needed this Saturday, January 5 from 9 to 3. Click here to register.
Behind the Scenes at Rocky Hill: Demystifying Harkness
Wednesday, January 9 | 8:15 AM | Campbell Center
Learn how the Harkness method is implemented in Middle and Upper Schools and the impact it has on students. MS English and social science teacher Jody Cicchese and US English teacher Mike Cappelletti will present this session.
RHEA Winter Session (Grades K-8)
Classes include: Chinese Language & Culture, LEGO Mechanix, Group Guitar Lessons, Cigar Box Guitar Construction, Messy Art, Pottery I & II, Printmaking, Cooking & Crafts, Basic Sewing, Rhythm & Yoga. Click here to learn more and to register by Friday, January 11.
Seussical rehearsals for Middle and Upper School students begin Friday, January 11.
Tunes & Tales
Tuesday, January 15 | 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Preschool Building
Attend this monthly story time and sing-along for children ages 2-5 and their grown-ups.
 Box Tops for Education On December 28, the School received a check from General Mills for $424.90 for the Box Tops for Education program. Thank you to everyone who participated in the program, we more than doubled the amount raised last year. Click here for a fun way to involve your children in the box top collection process and keep the momentum going!
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Senior Seminar begins Tuesday, January 15 from 5:45 - 8:30 PM.
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Middle School
| |  Quebec Trip Info Meeting
Thursday, January 10 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Campbell
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Tuesday, January 15 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Hale 1
Eighth grade parent meeting to discuss the class trip to Quebec City in February. Two meetings are planned to accommodate busy schedules, but parents only need to attend one or the other, not both.
SSAT Testing
Thursday, January 10 | 8:30 - 11:30 AM
This test had been postponed from December.
Middle School Dance Friday, January 11 | 7:00 - 9:30 PM | Campbell Center
Eighth Grade Expositions begin Thursday, January 17.
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| |  Snowflakes for Sandy Hook
Logan Castaldo '25 loves to make paper snowflakes and is serving as the project leader for the kindergarten class's snowflake project to benefit Sandy Hook Elementary School. Additionally, the class is teaming up with the staff at DiLeonardo International to make even more snowflakes for the project. Liz Carley will deliver the snowflakes to Connecticut on Saturday, January 12. If you would like to participate, please contact Liz Carley.
Wednesday, January 16 | 12:45 PM
Preschool & Kindergarten Students Present:
Move Over Mother Goose!
Friday, January 18 | 8:30 - 9:00 AM | Flynn Lecture Hall |
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Tennis Coach
Peter Lyons has decided to pursue other opportunities this spring. Therefore, the School is looking for a new varsity tennis coach. Please contact Director of Athletics Chris Tashjian if you or someone you know may be interested. We wish Peter all the best in his new endeavor. |
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| US PTL Evening Meeting
Thursday, January 10 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Campbell Conference Room
Nominations will begin for 2013-14 school year. The PTL is seeking new US division representative, class reps and Homecoming chair. Additionally, information about the Spring Gala will be shared.
Gala Committee Meeting
Monday, January 14 | 8:15 AM | Campbell Conference Room
Wednesday, January 16 | 8:15- 9:00 AM | Campbell Conference Room |
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Alumni vs Varsity Basketball Game
Saturday, January 12 | 10:00 Girls | 11:30 Boys | Sharpe Gymnasium | Register Now
Please join us as a player or spectator for this wonderful annual event. Don't worry if you are a little bit rusty or a lot bit out of shape, that's what subs are for! Please email Liz Cochran if you are interesting in participating.
Alumni vs Varsity Basketball Practice
Thursday, January 10 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Sharpe Gymnasium
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