eCurrents January 17, 2013

Rocky Hill students had an impressive showing at the Rhode Island Art Education Association Scholastic Art Awards, including seven gold key winners.

The exhibition runs from Jan. 22 - Feb. 6 at the University Gallery at Salve Regina. See below for a complete list of winners.

	All School LUNCH MENU \| PHOTOS \| CALENDAR

	There is NO SCHOOL Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Richard Ryan Parent Meeting Tuesday, January 22 \| 6:00 - 7:00 PM \| Campbell Conference Room Richard is a nationally recognized educator and the co-founder of Creative Drug Education and The Center for Personal Responsibility. He will be working with US students Jan 22-24. His meeting with parents will focus on providing strategies for supporting children in avoiding substance use and abuse. Library Website The library website contains specific links for various class projects as well as links pertaining to research, technology and reading. You may also search the library catalog. It is accessible from any internet accessing device (computer, iPad, tablet, phone, etc.) Locks of Love Hannah Lawson '18 donated 11.5 inches of hair and Lillian Liebermensch '24 donated more than 10 inches for Locks of Love. Click here to learn more about the organization. Head of School's Blog The head of school writes about the many sides of Steve Jobs and wants to know if you think flawed private decisions detract from great public achievements. Click here for more. Admission Open House Sunday, January 27 \| 1:00 - 3:00 PM Click here for more upcoming admission events. 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.

	Upper School

	Bio Book Review The honors biology class read the Rebecca Skloot book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" and created projects of various forms. Juniors Ellis Kalaidjian and David Golding used Garage Band to make a podcast. Click here to listen. 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, click here to volunteer. If you have any questions about the dinners, please contact Fraser Gilbane. Senior Seminar Last Tuesday evening Ira Hernowitz, senior leader, Global Juvenile Brands, Toys "R" Us Inc. opened Senior Seminar by engaging the senior class in a discussion about designing and marketing new products. Mr. Hernowitz, who has worked at both Hasbro and Toys "R" Us, pointed out that about 95 percent of new products fail either from flaws in the product or flaws in the marketing. From there he led the seniors through a discussion of the many questions that have arisen in the research, design, and marketing phases of products he has helped promote. In addition, he asked the seniors, who are divided into six teams, what products or services they are developing for promotion in the final session of the seminar. Several of the teams described their ideas and received valuable feedback. Next Tuesday evening, Matt Olerio, the founder and CEO of Roba Dolce, a RI-based company that manufactures and markets gelato and related products, will speak to the seniors and offer his advice to them as they hone their business plans for presentation on Thursday, February 14. Career Day Thursday, January 31 \| 8:30 - 10:30 AM \| Flynn Academic Building The School and the Alumni Association are pleased to have brought back Career Day, with the goal of exposing juniors and seniors to the real-life college experiences and career paths of 14 Rocky Hill alumni. Scholastic Art Awards Alessandra Antonelli '13 received a Gold Key for her painting "T.A.R.D.I.S" and a Silver Key for her mixed media piece "Someday My Prince Will Come." George Duan '13 received a Gold Key for his painting "Not Every Bear With A Red Sweater is Winnie the Pooh," a Gold Key for his eight-piece Portfolio, and a Silver Key for his print "I Eat Same Food Everyday." Brendan Lada '13 received a Gold Key for his ceramics project "All Eyes on Destruction." Sven Wadensten '13 received a Gold Key for his ceramic tea set "Tea, Anyone?" Edward Tarbox '13 received a Gold Key for his photograph "Biblical Burning" and a Gold Key for his eight-piece Photography Portfolio. George and Brendan also received Senator Reed's Best of Show Citations.The Ceremony is on Sunday, January 27 at Salve Regina. Click here to visit the event site.

	Middle School

	Geography Bee This year's winner is eighth grader Anessa Petteruti. She had the most correct answers, including a very tough question in the final round on the Aleutian Islands. She will represent Rocky Hill in the statewide Geography Bee on April 5. Scholastic Art Eighth graders Crosleigh Thoms, Danil Randall, and Megan Caruso had their artwork entered into the Rhode Island Scholastic Art Award competition. Eighth Grade Quebec Trip Friday, February 1 - Monday, February 4

	Lower School

	Jillian Caruso '20, Alexander Henderson '20, Elsa Block '21 and Jeremiah Malone '21 represented the Lower School in the grades 4-8 geography bee. Preschool & Kindergarten Students Present: Move Over Mother Goose! TOMORROW \| 8:30 - 9:00 AM \| Flynn Lecture Hall

	PTL

	Middle School Evening PTL Meeting Tuesday, January 22 \| 7:00 - 8:00 PM \| Middle School Commons Faculty Appreciation Luncheon Friday, February 1 \| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM \| Campbell Conference Room

	Athletics

	Kaylyn Walsh '14 helped put together the new athletic training room exercise bike together during her lunch period. The bike was purchased using funds donated by the parents of the Class of 2008.

Alumni

Alumni Association Nominations

The nomination period is open for the Alumni Association's upcoming elections for a new president, vice president, treasurer and secretary starting in June 2013. This is also the time for nominations for alumni board participation in non-officer roles, such as serving on committees: reunion, regional events, and special events. Only alumni can make nominations and serve on the board. Nominations are being accepted by the Committee Chair Lauren Smith '86. Please email your nomination or mail it to Lauren Smith, 40 Farm Hill Road, South Natick, MA 01760-5553 by April 30, 2013.

Click here to earn more about Alumni Association nomination process.

Alumni Basketball Games
The stands were packed and with alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, former coaches, students and friends during this year's alumni basketball games. At half time Petra Ross '12 and Joe Jordan '12 took half-court shots. After a valiant effort Petra went home with a RHS mug and Joe made the basket winning two RHS folding chairs, well done.

Final Scores

Alumnae vs. Girls' Varsity 37-27

Alumni vs. Boys' Varsity 51-41

Special thanks to the girls' varsity players who stepped up to play on the alumnae team and Board President Ed Santos for coaching the alumnae team. Great fun was had by all!

	Faculty

	US teacher Ruth Clegg has a series of solarplate prints at the South County Art Association Members Invitational (Jan. 17-Feb. 9). Attend the Opening Reception TONIGHT from 7-9.

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

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