eCurrents May 24, 2013

Eighth grade students took advantage of the warmer weather this week and moved their science class to the outdoor Harkness table.

The table has been temporarily moved to overlook the Potowomut River.

	All School LUNCH MENU \| CALENDAR

	Head's Blog The head of school takes on the topic of aging, both physically and intellectually. NO SCHOOL Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Music Awards Lauren Silva '16, Amanda Siegel '15, Edward Tarbox '13, Abby Siegel '17, Anessa Petteruti '17 and Abigail Hirsch '19 were awarded medals for their adjudicated performances at the RI Music Educator Solo and Ensemble Festival, which took place on May 11. All School Art Show Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, May 31 \| Sharpe Gymnasium & Flynn Nautilus All School Field Day (K-11) Friday, May 31 \| 12:30 - 3:15 (Lower & Middle) 1:30 - 3:15 (Upper) \| RHS Fields Book Buy Back Tuesday, June 18 \| 8:30 - 12:30 \| Campbell Conference Room Click here for more information Bus Schedule Change Beginning TODAY through the end of the year, the bus to Providence will leave RHS at 3:40 p.m. Please plan to pick up at Roger Williams Park at 4 p.m., and Stop & Shop at 4:15 p.m. Cives Pro Aliis Dinner Saturday, June 8 \| 6:00 - 8:30 PM \| Campbell Center This dinner is for current and former Latin students to celebrate the accomplishments of the students who earned honors on the National Latin Exam.

	Upper School

	US Spring Athletic Awards Tuesday, May 28 \| 2:00 PM \| Campbell Center Upper School Exams \| June 6- 11

	Middle School

	Casey Farm The sixth grade went with Blue Wheeler and Theresa Conroy to Casey Farm on Monday for community service and to learn about the history of the farm and area. This was tied into both math and science through projects the kids are working on in class. Middle School Exams \| June 5 - 11

	Lower School

	Miss Virginia What are the odds of a group of Rhode Islanders travelling to the Submarine Museum in Groton, CT running into Miss Virginia? If you're the Rocky Hill Fourth Grade, the odds are great! Thanks to Jan Anthony and Matthew Sherry '21 for a fantastic trip. The children had the opportunity to tour the USS Nautilus, the first United States nuclear submarine, as well as see a full size model of The Turtle, a one-man submarine designed using a wooden barrel during the American Revolution. Grades 4 & 5 Enviro Ed Thursday, May 23 & Friday, May 24 Preschool Field Day Friday, June 7 \| 9:30 - 11:30 AM \| Preschool The Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. - Grades 3-5 Play Friday, June 7 \| 2:00 PM \| Campbell Center

	Athletics

	Athletes of the Week Softball players Allison DeGerlia '16 and Lisa DeMoranville '15, and golfer Raymond Mancini III were selected as athletes of the week. Click here to read more. All Stars Anna Yamada '13 and Kathryn Nota '15 played in the NEPSWLA (New England Prep School Women's Lacrosse Association) All-Star Game last Sunday at Holy Cross. The following boys lacrosse players earned SENE All League Honors: First Team - Ryan Gilbane '13 & Seamus Kirby '13 Second Team - Michael Levy '14 & Andrew Nota '14 Honorable Mention - Henry Helme '13

	Alumni Spotlight

	Reunion 2013 - REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY Saturday, June 1 \| Click here for more information. Alumni Lacrosse Games Saturday, June 1 \| 1:00 - 2:30 \| RHS Fields As part of Reunion, we are happy to bring back the alumni versus varsity lacrosse games. Please contact the alumni office if you'd like to participate!

	Faculty Spotlight

	Librarian and technology integrator Darshell Silva received a grant from The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) for travel to its 16th National Conference & Exhibition, to be held Nov. 14-17, 2013 in Hartford, Conn. The AASL national conference, the only conference dedicated solely to the needs of school librarians, will feature preconference workshops, concurrent sessions and an exhibition featuring companies relevant to the school library profession.

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