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 Rocky Hill's lacrosse program is hosting a charitable event next Saturday, April 27 to support the HEADStrong Foundation.
The foundation helps those with large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a blood cancer affecting the lymphatic system.
See more details below.
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Catch the Wave Gala
Saturday, April 20 | 6:00 - 11:00 PM | Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
Please remember to turn in your raffle tickets at the PTL mailbox in Hopelands by TOMORROW. Check out the new items added to the online auction preview.
Spring Concert
Friday, April 26 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Sharpe Gymnasium
The choral part of the program will run from 6 - 7:15 p.m., followed by instrumental at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 and tickets will be sold at the door for $5. Click here for a message from Meg Myette regarding call times and dress.
 Blood Drive
Monday, April 29 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | Sharpe Gymnasium
Visit ribc.org to make an appointment - school code 3236.
2013-14 Transportation
The RIDE website is now open to take transportation requests for the 2013-2014 school year. Students who are eligible to use the statewide transportation system next year must request transportation through the statewide website. If you have any problems with the site, please call the statewide office at 401-222-5024.
The deadline for transportation requests is July 31, 2013. Request forms submitted on or after August 1 will receive the closest point of pick up or a depot stop location for a temporary bus stop. For students who receive a temporary stop assignment, a permanent bus stop will be issued after September 16. Please contact Catherine Perez at 401-222-5030 or if you have questions.
Lands' End Sale
Rocky Hill School is a preferred Lands' End school. Not only can you get the Rocky Hill logo on clothing items, but 3% of net sales are donated back to the School. Click here to access a sale that begins today.
The head of school recognizes his fifth grade teacher.
Fifth & Sixth Grade Parent Coffee
Thursday, May 2 | 8:30 - 9:30 | Middle School Commons
Parents are invited to learn about adolescent issues and the Middle School Experience.
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 Khrushchev Visit
Sergei Khrushchev, who is Nikita Khrushchev's son, visited Jonathan Schoenwald's history class Wednesday. Sergei speaks all over the world about a wide range of topics. The class sent him a wide range of questions on topics including his life growing up in his family, how he perceived the Cold War as a young man, his father's actions in the Cuban Missile Crisis, his father's perceptions of various world leaders, and his decision to come to America.
Math Team
The Math Team placed seventh in the state finals last week. George Duan '13 scored a nearly perfect 22 out of 24, while Dawn Li '13, Dongming Shen '13 and Ziqiao Wang '15 also scored well. Newcomers to the team, Hang Qian '15 and Robin Wang '16 also scored. The team has been invited to the New England Association of Math Leagues playoffs in Canton, MA next week.
Senior Dinner
Thursday, April 25 | 6:00 - 9:30 PM | Quidnessett Country Club
Senior Trip
Friday, April 26 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Six Flags of New England
Senior Internships begin Monday, April 29
Upper School Prom
Saturday, May 11 | 7:30 - 11:30 | The Crowne Plaza Warwick, Grand Ballroom
There will be appetizers and desserts as well as a soda bar.
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RI Blood Center Visit
The sixth grade visited the Rhode Island Blood Center Monday. The students finished up a unit on the cardiovascular system and furthered their learning about the blood and the importance of donating. A tour was provided and some students were even able to watch a local college student donated marrow for a child with Leukemia. His words to the students were, "It's pretty cool, I really am saving a life today." The students were encouraged to go home and talk to family and friends about donating and a reminder that Rocky Hill will host a blood drive on Monday, April 29 in the gymnasium from 1-5 pm.
A+ Advisory On Friday, as part of the Developmental Designs program, the seventh and eighth grades combined for an A+ Advisory activity, creating short skits that addressed conflicts that occur within friendships.
Sludge Project
Eighth grade students are working on a monthlong sludge activity. Each lab group separates and identifies the substances that make up their mystery mixture.
Ciao Italia!
A trip to Venice, Florence and Rome is currently being planned for March 2014. Students in grades 6-8 are eligible to participate. If you are interested, please contact Meg Myette.
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Poetry in the Park
Wednesday, May 1 | 1:45 - 3:00 | Outside Perkins (Flynn Lecture Hall if rain)
The Lower School's celebration of National Poetry Month will culminate with students reading poetry on the grass quad in front of Perkins. Parents and friends are welcome to stay for all or part of this fun celebration of poetry, and can even bring their own favorite poem to read.
LS Boys Rockin' Brick Derby
Saturday, May 4 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Campbell Center
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ACE Parent Coffee: Building Resiliency in our Children
Tuesday, April 23 | 3:30 - 4:30 | ACE Building
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 Athletes of the Week
Lacrosse player Kathryn Nota '15 and golfer Raymond Mancini '15 were selected as athletes of the week. Click here to learn more.
Headstrong Classic
Saturday, April 27 | 12:00 - 4:00 | RHS Fields
The lacrosse program will host its inaugural Headstrong Classic to raise awareness and money for the HEADstrong Foundation. There will be a variety of activities at the Classic including games played by Rocky Hill, Wheeler, Prout, The Newman School and Mt. Hope High School. We encourage everyone to come out and support this important event. Thank you to all the organizations that are supporting this event including: 1149 Restaurant, AMF Cranston Lanes, Bananagrams Providence RI, Boston Cannons Lacrosse, Boston Red Sox, Bryant University Lacrosse Program, Catania Spagna Corporation, Cheesecake Factory, Dunkin Donuts Center Providence RI, Fit World of Cranston, Louis Walker III Photography, Pawtucket Paw Sox, Rocky Hill School Summer Enrichment Academy, Sneaker Junkies Providence RI and the Tennis Hall of Fame Newport RI. USASA National Championship Anna Yamada '13 came in second place in boardercross and fourth in giant slalom in her age bracket. Benjamin Hodosh '16 came in 20th place in skiercross and 58th place in slope style in his age bracket.
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US science teacher Abby Wood was recently awarded a sizable grant from the RI Coastal Resources Management Council for the restoration of the Potowomut salt marsh. The money comes from the Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration Trust Fund. As project manager, Abby will be working with Save the Bay and will be responsible for submitting the annual project progress report to the Coastal Resources Management Council.
Friday, US math teacher Terry Coes will be giving a talk entitled "Making Sense of Similarity," at the annual conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in Denver.
US art teacher Ruth Clegg will have her work on display at the Dodge House Gallery from April 28-May 17. An opening reception will be held Sunday, April 28, 2 - 4 p.m., all are invited and encouraged to attend.
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Online Payment Available
Click here to register for SEA and make your payment online with a credit card or electronic check. Please note that you will still have to submit page one of the paper registration form with important information including medical release.
Counselor in Training
The application deadline for CITs is May 1. Interested students can email Meg Myette for more information.
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Send any news, photos, kudos and comments to Karen Gibson by Wednesdays at noon.
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