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 Got junk? See below for details about the E-Waste Recycling Drive next Saturday. This is a chance to get rid of those big-ticket electronics taking up space in your garage, basement, attic, etc.
It's free for you and the School earns money from the recycling company!
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There is NO SCHOOL TOMORROW and MONDAY for the Head of School's Holiday and Presidents Day.
E-Waste Recycling Drive
Saturday, February 23 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Back Parking Lot
The event is free and open to the public. The following items can be dropped off in the rear parking lot by the dumpsters: televisions, monitors, CPU boxes, refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioners, and miscellaneous electronics and appliances. Parents can drop off a day early, Friday, February 22 if that is more convenient. Please contact Tom Adams with questions.
 Food Drive
Rocky Hill School is holding its second annual Food For Friends February. Students and parents can drop off non-perishable food items from Tuesday, February 19 to Friday, February 22 with classroom teachers or advisors. Canned pasta, soup and tuna are the items most requested, but any type of non-perishable food is appreciated. Donations will go to needy families in East Greenwich and Providence through the East Greenwich Council of Churches. Please contact Maureen Fahey at mfahey@rockyhill.org or at 884-9070, ext. 173. with any questions.
The head of school writes about the role of a school in challenging, pushing, and helping students discover.
Open House
Thursday, February 21 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Please continue to spread the good word to your friends about the value of a Rocky Hill School education and encourage them to attend the upcoming Open House. If you know the name of a family who might be interested in learning more about the School, submit their contact information to Catherine Washburn or fill out the Refer a Student form online.
Inclement Weather
Please review this page on our website regarding inclement weather, how to access closing/delay updates and information regarding bussing.
MS/US Musical
Friday, March 1 & Saturday, March 2 | 7:00 PM | Campbell Center
Middle and Upper School students present Suessical! Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and are available at the door. You can also reserve seats ahead of time by submitting this form to Meg Myette.
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Portfolio Exhibition
Tuesday, February 19 - Friday, February 22 | Carriage House Library
The invite-only opening will take place Tuesday evening, but the gallery will be open all week and we encourage everyone to view the amazing work of our Portfolio and AP Art students.
Students of the Week 
In an effort to regularly recognize excellence in scholarship and citizenship, the Upper School has recently initiated Student of the Week awards. On a bi-weekly basis, Upper School faculty will nominate, and then select students for this award. The description of this award reads: This award seeks to recognize students who have demonstrated strong character through dedicated scholarship and responsible citizenship. Raising community spirit with their efforts, these students have acted with integrity, treated others with respect, and responded to adversity with positive resiliency. Needless to say, this is a high honor.
Congratulations to January 25 award winners Michael Levy '14, Alessandra Antonelli '13 and George Duan '13. Click here to read more.
Senior Seminar Senior Seminar culminated today with the students presenting their ideas and pitch proposals for business initiatives to a panel of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. The seniors celebrated with a formal luncheon, with dessert provided by Pinkberry of Garden City. Many thanks to the Senior Seminar PTL Representatives Julie Galkin and Fraser Gilbane.
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 Nature's Classroom
Seventh grade students are thoroughly engaged and enjoying their time at Nature's Classroom. Some of the activities they participated in included a snake dissection, having a "natural facial", an exploration into polymers and chemical bonding, tracking animals from their foot prints in the snow, learning bird and animal calls, and building a fire and learning about edible local plant. Last night they were looking forward to more stories, singing and their night hike.
Tuesday, February 19 | 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
The 8th Grade Class and Rocky Hill School has been selected to represent schools across the nation by participating in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation's Report Card. NAEP, administered by the U.S. Department of Education, allows educators, parents, and legislators to compare the student achievement of Rhode Island with other states and the nation.
MS Game Night
Friday, February 22 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Campbell Center
All students are encouraged to bring a non-perishable item for the February Food Drive. 5th grade students are invited to join in on the fun.
Spelling Bee
Anessa Petteruti '17 retained her title as the Rhode Island Independent School Spelling Bee champion Tuesday, pulling off a 54-round victory at the independent schools spelling bee at St. Michael's Country Day School in Newport. Anessa, who won the bee last year as well, went head-to-head for 40 tense rounds with her chief rival, an eighth grader at Pennfield School. Anessa's penultimate word was mahimahi, and she clinched the championship with contiguous. Beside Rocky Hill and Pennfield, there were students from The Islamic School of Rhode Island, Sophia Academy, The Wheeler School and St. Michael's Country Day School. Anessa will represent the independent schools at the RI state spelling bee, to be held Saturday, March 9, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cumberland High School Auditorium,. The winner of that bee will represent Rhode Island at the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC, in May.
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 Far Away Friends
First grader Sofia Chianese shared a presentation she created at home about her friends who live in Norway. The idea for this presentation was sparked by her study of the Arctic.
MS Game Night Invitation to 5th Grade
Friday, February 22 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Campbell
Grade 5 students are invited to join in on the fun as Middle School students and faculty enjoy a classic game night. All students are encouraged to bring a non-perishable item for the February Food Drive.
Grades 1 & 2 Drama Production
Wednesday, February 27 | 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Flynn Lecture Hall
Students in both the first and second grades will present their class production of "Three of a Kind."
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Assitan Coulibaly '13 for her commitment to the girls' varsity basketball team and Douglas Cochran '16 for his performance on the boys' JV basketball team are this week's athletes of the week. Click here for more.
Basketball Senior Nights
Boys Varsity - TONIGHT at 4:15 PM
Playoffs
The boys' varsity basketball team has made it to the SENE playoffs. They will play Wednesday, February 20 at 4:00 at Marianapolis. |
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Nominations for the 2013-14 school year have begun. Click here to review the job descriptions. All positions are open. Please contact Sue Withers with any questions.
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Send any news, photos, kudos and comments to Karen Gibson by Wednesdays at noon.
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