eCurrents January 10, 2013

On Monday, Rocky Hill staff members visited the office of VIBCO and learned from Karl Wadensten '78 and his staff about lean enterprise and maximizing talents.

It was a wonderful trip and the group is excited to implement many of the tips and tricks learned throughout the day.

Thank you, Karl, for your time!

	All School LUNCH MENU \| PHOTOS \| CALENDAR

	Please welcome the following new students to the RHS community: Tyde Piccoli & Koral Piccoli (twins) - Grade 4 Orabel Piccoli - Grade 1 Jeremiah Malone, Grade 4 International students from China: Guanru "Kevin" Wu, Grade 7 Yuxuan "Edric" Li, Grade 7 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 register by TOMORROW. Seussical rehearsals for Middle and Upper School students begin TOMORROW. 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. There is NO SCHOOL Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Financial Aid Webinar Sunday, January 13 \| 4:00 PM \| Online SSS By NAIS and AdmissionsQuest have teamed-up to provide a free webinar introducing applicant and prospective applicant families to the private school financial aid process. Head of School's Blog Are you nostalgic for a past that depended almost solely on one's immediate companions, when time shifting was still the stuff of science fiction? Read more here.

	Upper School

	Senior Seminar Begins Tuesday, January 15 \| 5:45 - 8:30 PM Seniors are asked to arrive on campus at 5:30 and meet in Campbell Cafeteria. Senior Seminar is a unique program that provides students with the challenges of creating a business. In conjunction with four evening presentations, the seniors will work in groups to conceive, research, and plan a business start-up that will be presented to a venture capital group to attract investment. Through this process, students are introduced to the complexities of contemporary entrepreneurship and the teamwork, collaboration, leadership, and global awareness that it requires. They are encouraged to explore opportunities created by modern technology, including the ease with which businesses expand internationally. In addition to current markets and finance, our seniors consider ethical, environmental, political, and legal issues that may factor into their endeavors. Learn more about Senior Seminar 2013 here. Senior Seminar Dinners While Chef Rob has agreed to do the cooking, parent volunteers are still needed to set up, serve and clean up after the meals. There are only a few more slots to fill, but the most help is needed for the first meal on Tuesday. Click here to volunteer. If you have any questions about the dinners, please contact Fraser Gilbane at FBGilbane@Gilbaneco.com.

	Middle School

	The Middle School boys' basketball team took advantage of the mild weather to work on their skills outside. At this early point in the season, the team is undefeated. Quebec Trip Info Meeting 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 have been planned, but parents only need to attend one or the other (the first one was today). Middle School Dance TOMORROW \| 6:30 - 9:00 PM \| Campbell Center Eighth Grade Expositions begin Thursday, January 17. Abigail Costantino '18 will be singing and dancing with her voice school peers at the East Greenwich Odeum Theatre's opening night on January 26.

	Lower School

	LS Early Dismissal 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 5th Grade Front Line The first issue of the fifth grade newspaper was distributed to the Lower School and administrators in December. The newspaper club met once a week during recess to coordinate assignments, conduct interviews and write articles. A big thank you to parent coordinators Mary Lynne Kennedy '80 and Jackie Gilliam. Click here to see the newspaper.

	ACE

	Building Resiliency in our Children Wednesday, February 6 \| 7:00 PM \| Flynn Lecture Hall The Academic Center for Enrichment is proud to invite Dr. Don Yeoman, former Superintendent of Chelmsford, MA, Lincolnwood, Illinois, and Lowell, Indiana school districts, to present a lecture on the topic of Raising Resilient Children for the entire Rocky Hill community.

	Athletics

	Slalom Success Anna Yamada '13 won the slalom and giant slalom races at Mount Abram in Woodstock, Maine last Sunday. She also recorded the fastest women's giant slalom combine time, beating most of the male competitors' times as well. Winter Sailing Bradley Adam '13 had a great event at the 2012 Orange Bowl Regatta, finishing fourth out of 75 boats from around the world. Click here to learn more about the regatta.

	PTL

	Gala Committee Meeting Monday, January 14 \| 8:15 AM \| Campbell Conference Room All School PTL Meeting Wednesday, January 16 \| 8:15- 9:00 AM \| Campbell Conference Room Middle School Evening PTL Meeting Tuesday, January 22 \| 7:00- 8:00 PM \| Campbell Conference Room

Alumni

Alumni vs Varsity Basketball Game

Saturday, January 12 | 10:00 Girls | 11:30 Boys | Sharpe Gymnasium

Please join us as a player or spectator for this wonderful annual event. Email Liz Cochran if you are interesting in participating or register here.

Alumni vs Varsity Basketball Practice

TONIGHT | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Sharpe Gymnasium

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

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