eCurrents May 2, 2013

Board President Ed Santos was honored this week with the American Hospital Association's Grassroots Champion Award for his work with CharterCARE Health Partners.

The award recognizes exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity in support of a hospital's mission.

Congratulations, Ed!

	All School LUNCH MENU \| PHOTOS \| CALENDAR

	Head's Blog The head of school presents some sage advice to the Class of 2013 on how to succeed in college... by really trying. National Latin Exam Thirty-one Upper and Middle School students received accolades on the National Latin Exam. Click here for a list of students and their awards. RHS Cries Wolf! Saturday, May 11 \| 1:00 - 2:30 \| Campbell Center Thanks to the hard work of Alyssa Grayson '19, the School will welcome the Wolf Conservation Center of South Salem, NY and their Arctic gray wolf, Atka. The program will include an up-close encounter with this important but misunderstood predator. Attendees will learn about the history of wolves in the United States, the importance of wolves in a healthy ecosystem and the efforts to save these magnificent creatures for future generations. Grades 4, 5, 6 Parent Coffee Thursday, May 9 \| 8:30 - 9:30 \| Middle School Commons Please note the change of date for this meeting. Parents are invited to learn about adolescent issues and the Middle School Experience.

	Upper School

	Stewardship The freshmen studies classes have begun the environmental stewardship part of the course down by the shoreline. College Acceptances May 1 marked the formal conclusion of our students' college process. While wait list activity may continue, most students are finalizing their plans. Click here for a list of the exceptional and diverse colleges and universities that accepted our seniors. Congratulations to the Class of 2013! Senior Internships Click here to view the impressive list of companies and organizations that seniors will be interning for during the next month as part of the annual Senior Internship program. Scholarship Award Nicholas Cicchetti '13 was recently selected to receive a scholarship from the Rhode Island Polonia Scholarship Foundation. National Spanish Exam The following students received awards for their performance on the National Spanish Exam: Amaia Aldazabal '16 (Plata), Silvana Perez '16 (Plata), Lauren Silva '16 (Plata), Katherine Thompson '14 (Honor), and David Golding '14 (Bronce). Sophomore Class Community Service Thursday, May 9 & Friday, May 10 \| 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Upper School Prom Saturday, May 11 \| 8:00 - 12:00 \| The Crowne Plaza Warwick, Grand Ballroom Click here for the permission form. Tickets will be on sale May 1-8. Please contact Abby Wood with questions. US Play Production Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18

	Middle School

	Middle School Dance Friday, May 10 \| 7:00 - 9:00 PM \| Sharpe Gymnasium

	Lower School

	State Fair The second grade has been studying our great state of Rhode Island. Monday, they hosted first-graders at a "state fair." Students chose a Rhode Island topic that they wanted to research in depth and created a corresponding booth. Students presented their research findings in a displayed essay and handed out small homemade treats to visitors. LS Boys Rockin' Brick Derby Saturday, May 4 \| 2:00 - 4:00 PM \| Campbell Preschool & Kindergarten Class Production Friday, May 10 \| 8:30 - 9:00 AM \| Flynn Lecture Hall

	Athletics

	Athletes of the Week With a 4-0 record for the varsity tennis team, Robert Petteruti '13 was named the male athlete of the week. Danielle Trombley '13 earned female athlete of the week honors for her leadership and versatility on the girl's varsity lacrosse team. Sailing Success! The team sailed its best races of the season last weekend and defeated sailing powerhouse Tabor Academy's second varsity 3 to 2 in a very close and exciting meet. Headstrong Classic The lacrosse program's recent fundraiser raised more than $3,100 for the HEADStrong Foundation. Thank you to all those who attended, volunteered and donated. Savvy Skier Ben Hodosh '16 was profiled in the Jamestown Press today. Click here to read the article.

	PTL

	MS PTL Meeting This meeting has been canceled. All School PTL Meeting Thursday, May 16 \| 8:15 AM \| Campbell Conference Room This is the last PTL meeting of the year and will involve voting on the budget and new officers. Catch the Wave Gala The PTL and Gala Committee would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the families and friends of the School who made the event a success! Beyond our many table and event sponsors, special gifts were made for student aid and faculty. Thank you to the Alexander/Töppel family, Margie & Bob Catanzaro '49, Marsha Bryne & Alan Citron, Beatriz & Mark DeMoranville, Michelle & Paul d'Olivera, June & Mark DePasquale, Laura & Neal Dignan, Robin Erban, Elizabeth Gooding, Mary & Richard Grant, Susan & James Harter III, Candy & Dooie Isdale, Janet & Bill Jacklin, Justine Johnson & Gary Block, Daphne Kalaidjian, Nici & Mike Lanowy, Marcia Liss & John O'del, Bea Litthisack, Joyce & Ron Marsilia, Kim & Stuart Mears, Carole & Richard Morsilli, Joan & Jack Osowa, Gilda & David Piccoli, Duval Slingluff & Gregory DiGasper, Jayne & Steve Siegel, Patty & Steve Soscia, Claire & Rich Turner, Cynthia & Ricardo Vestuti, Lisa Urso, and Donna & Keith White. Congratulations to raffle winners Terri Radcliffe-Walsh (iPad) and Katie Gates ($500 Nordstrom card), and the Diamond Giveaway winner Nicole Webster.

	Alumni Spotlight

	Save the Date for Reunion 2013 Saturday, June 1 \| 2:30 Annual Meeting \| 5:00 Milestone Reception \| 6:00 Reunion Celebration Click here for more information and to register online Alumni Lacrosse Games Saturday, June 1 \| 1:00 - 2:30 \| RHS Fields As part of Reunion, we are happy to bring back the men's and women's alumni versus varsity lacrosse games. We hope you will join us as a spectator or player for these wonderful events. A minimum of 10 players is needed for each alumni team and you'll need to supply your own equipment.

	Faculty Spotlight

	Lower School teacher Kelly Shamburg and Head of Lower School Charlie Laurent recently presented at the Highlander Blended Learning Conference at Rhode Island College. Their session described strategies for "flipping" the classroom using teacher created instructional videos created on iPads using the app, Explain Everything. It also described how to create student podcasts using the app, Garage Band, and how this activity reinforces important language arts skills. Attendees had the opportunity to view teacher created videos and podcasts as well as experiment with the apps themselves.

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

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