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TWO SENIORS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMIFINALISTS
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Rocky Hill School is pleased to announce that two seniors have been named Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Brady Dill of Greene and Shane Woolley of East Greenwich were selected based on their PSAT scores from their junior year.
There are approximately 16,000 Semifinalists nationwide continuing on in the competition for 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring. Over 1.4 million students in more than 22,000 high schools enter the National Merit Scholarship Program each year.
Rocky Hill School wishes the best of luck to Brady and Shane as they work to fulfill the requirements in hopes of advancing to the Finalist level of the competition!
The students, faculty, and staff assembled on the front lawn of Hopelands to listen to Head of School Peter Branch deliver Rocky Hill School's 2014-15 Convocation Speech. From the front porch on that spectacularly sunny Friday afternoon, Mr. Branch reminded the students that they are the lasting legacy of Rocky Hill School and are the essential meaning of the school's 80 year existence.
FALL CLASSIC - GOLF & TENNIS TOURNAMENTS AND DINNER AUCTION
Monday, September 22 | Quidnessett Country Club
CLICK HERE to register online or access a printable registration form.
Online registration deadline is Friday, September 19. Please call Beth DeGerlia at 884-9070 ext. 129 if you wish to register after Friday or to place an absentee bid.
 FOUR DAYS UNTIL THE FALL CLASSIC!
Now is the time to register for golf, tennis or dinner. Don't miss the big event! You need not be a golf or tennis player to participate - many participants come just for the dinner and auction in the evening. We have over 175 people registered for dinner to date!
CLICK HERE to preview the Live Auction.
A full description of auction items will be sent on Friday...new items arriving daily!
FALL CLASSIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteers are needed to help with the Fall Classic on Monday, September 22. Flexible time slots are available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at RHS and Quidnessett Country Club. This is a fun and easy way to help the School and mingle with fellow parents and friends of the School. CLICK HERE to access our online sign-up form.
LAND OF FIRES NATURE TRAIL
Rocky Hill School has received a generous donation from the Eldredge Family in honor of Lu Eldredge (Class of 1954) to restore the 1.5 mile Land of Fires Nature Trail on campus. The new trail will feature QR-codes at sites of historical and natural significance. When completed, students and visitors will be able to collect data in the field in order to learn more about the diverse habitats on campus.
On Saturday September 27 (1:00-5:00 p.m.) RHS is calling for volunteers (ages 12+) to help clear the Land of Fires trail of brush and assist in the installation of trail signs. Youngsters are invited to join us on a beach clean up and childcare will be provided as needed. Students are eligible for community service hours for this project. All volunteers will be treated to a pizza party provided by RHS to show our appreciation for their help!
Please save the date and join our community in this campus-wide effort. Volunteers can now sign up online. If you have any questions, please email Rochelle Devault.
DIVERSITY SPEAKER - MARIAMA RICHARDS
Friday, September 19 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Flynn Nautilus & Middle School Commons
Mariama Richards, Director of Progressive & Multicultural Education at Ethical Culture Fieldston School in NYC, will be presenting to the Middle and Upper School student bodies to help kick off the Diversity theme for 2014-2015, "Layers." Mariama majored in history at Spelman College and Cornell University. She began her educational career as a humanities teacher in DC Public Schools and then went on to Direct Summerbridge/Breakthrough New Haven and the Hopkins School. After leaving Hopkins, Mariama became the Co-Director of Diversity at Georgetown Day School. During this 10 year tenure she co-founded the Equity Collaborative, a national program charged with supporting educators with bringing diversity initiatives into their schools.
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
School Nurse Margo Ott, RN, reminds parents that they are responsible for notifying her of a child's absence. Please call her at 401-884-9070 ext112 or email her prior to the start of the school day if your child is out for any reason.
ROCKY HILL SCHOOL HOMECOMING - Saturday, October 18
We hope many of our Alumni Soccer and Field Hockey players will come and play in the Alumni vs. Varsity games. At 12:45 p.m. we will pass out the Alumni Team t-shirts and take team photos.
Please let us know if you are coming to play by emailing Liz Cochran
BRICK WALK CAMPAIGN
Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Want to surprise your special guest on Grandfriends' Day? Purchase an inscribed brick in one of three campus brickwalks. This is a timeless way to honor a member of the Rocky Hill School community, past or present. Bricks are $100 each or five for $400 and are installed twice yearly in the fall and spring.
Click here to learn more or to purchase
FLU CLINIC
Monday, October 20 | 2:00-5:00 p.m. | Campbell Center
Click here to view clinic information flier
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COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES VISITING RHS
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Muhlenberg College
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Fri September 19, 2014
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11:25 AM
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Providence College
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Tue September 23, 2014
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10:35 AM
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Rollins College
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Tue September 23, 2014
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1:30 PM
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Emmanuel College
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Wed September 24, 2014
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8:25 AM
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Boston University
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Wed September 24, 2014
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10:35 AM
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Bentley University
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Wed September 24, 2014
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11:25 AM
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Clarkson University
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Fri September 26, 2014
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9:15 AM
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PARENT NIGHT IN SCHOOL - TONIGHT!
Thursday, September 18 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Flynn Academic Center
Upper School faculty members look forward to seeing you tonight for Parent Night in School. Parents will have the opportunity to meet each of their child's teachers during 10-minute classes.
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FALL RHEA COURSES - REGISTER BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Registration for the fall session of RHEA ends tomorrow. Classes will run from September 22 to December 12 and for Middle School students will include First LEGO League, Instructional Guitar, and Introduction to Theater with Trinity Repertory Company. Click here for more information.
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SCHOOL PICTURE SCHEDULE
Grade 5 | September 24 | 8:30 a.m.
LOWER SCHOOL PTL MEETING
Tuesday, September 23 | 8:15-9:15 a.m. | Campbell Conference Room
LOWER SCHOOL NIGHT IN SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 23 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Perkins Hall
FALL RHEA COURSES - REGISTER BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Registration for the fall session of RHEA ends tomorrow. Classes will run from September 22 to December 12 and will include Biking, Soccer, Ceramics, First LEGO League, Instructional Guitar, and Introduction to Theater with Trinity Repertory Company. Click here for more information.
LOWER SCHOOL PARENT COFFEE LECTURE SERIES
Tuesday, October 7 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Carriage House Library
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ACE teachers will join the Lower School faculty on Tuesday, September 23 for Lower School Night in School.
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Athletics ATHLETICS CALENDAR
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Girls Varsity Field Hockey
Friday, September 19 | 3:45 p.m. | at Chariho H.S.
Girls Varsity Soccer
Tuesday, September 23 | 4:00 p.m. | at Lincoln School (Faxon Farm, Rehoboth)
Boys Varsity Soccer
Friday, September 19 | 4:15 | vs Brimmer and May (NL)
Cross Country Season Opener
Tuesday, September 23 | 4:15 p.m. | at Wheeler (Wheeler Farm, Seekonk)
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SADIE REIMER '17 has been cast as the lead in Island Moving Company's Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff Mansion. Sadie will be performing the role of Tess (Clara) in the 13th season of Newport's holiday tradition. We wish Sadie the best of luck in her role! ROCKY HILL SCHOOL
DECKHANDS AT WORK!
Five members of Rocky Hill School Deckhands Theater Company worked as the Front of House Staff for last week's Comedy Night at The Greenwich Odeum.
Pictured (left to right): Witt Tarantino '16, Ellie Farber '15, Jess Ring '15, Abby McMahon '17, and Abby Costantino '18.
DAN ZANES SONGS GUSTO HOUR AT THE GREENWICH ODEUM!
Saturday, September 27 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Greenwich Odeum
The Deckhands Theater Company will be working with the Greenwich Odeum this year as volunteer ambassadors. The Odeum has generously provided our families with a discount code for the concert. Enter "rockydz" when you order tickets!
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LOWER SCHOOL PTL MEETING
Tuesday, September 23 | 8:15-9:15 a.m. | Campbell Conference Room
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