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LAND OF FIRES NATURE TRAIL CLEARING
Saturday, September 27 | 1:00-5:00 p.m. | Meet at Front Parking Lot
We're looking for volunteers (ages 12+) to help clear the Land of Fires trail of brush and assist in the installation of trail signs. Children under 12 years of age 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.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT ROCKY HILL SCHOOL PARENT LECTURES
The Outdoor Classrooms at Rocky Hill School
Wednesday, October 1 | 8:15 a.m. | Campbell Conference Room & Outdoor Harkness Table
The focus for our Behind the Scenes on Wednesday, October 1, will be our outdoor classrooms: the waterfront, the Land of Fires Nature Trail, our garden, and our expanded environmental curriculum, specifically in Middle and Upper Schools. Parents will hear from MS science teacher Blue Wheeler, Chef Rob of Flik Dining, Upper School science teacher Rochelle Devault, MS division head and science teacher Mike Jedrey, URI professor Laura Meyerson, and Shane Woolley '15. Please join us for the informative parent session.
FALL CLASSIC WAS A HIT!
This past Monday, the school community joined together for the 16th Annual Fall Classic Golf and Tennis Tournament. Participation was very high this year with 104 golfers, 14 tennis players, 193 dinner guests, 50 sponsors, and 95 auction donors. huge thanks goes out to the entire community for the outpouring of support. Early projections have our net proceeds over $50,000! Look for a more detailed report in the coming week. In the meantime, please be sure to thank our many sponsors and we hope you will consider using their services in the future. VIEW THE SPONSOR LIST
MARIAMA RICHARDS - DIVERSITY GUEST SPEAKER 
Last Friday, Mariama Richards, Director of Progressive and Multicultural Education at Ethical Culture Fieldston School, held workshops with the Middle and Upper Schools on issues of equity and inclusion surrounding the "Big 8" -- a list of core cultural identifiers (ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status) articulated by NAIS. It was a powerful experience to have Mariama on campus for the day and it is our goal to build on her message throughout the year.
If you would like to help out in the effort, please contact Matt Gnolfo, Director of Diversity.
GRANDFRIENDS DAY INVITATIONS
Lower School students will be hosting grandparents and special guests for GrandFriends Day on Tuesday, November 25. All LS families received a GrandFriends Day form in their summer mailings to return to the School so that we can ensure all intended guests receive an invitation. If you have not completed a form, please complete one and return it to Mrs. Pontarelli no later than Thursday, October 2. DOWNLOAD THE GRANDFRIENDS DAY FORM
HOMECOMING WEEKEND AND SPIRIT WEEK
Please save the date for Homecoming weekend! The fall festival will help bring spirit week to a grand finale! Join us on October 18 for carnival games, a bouncy house, Middle School and Upper School soccer and field hockey games, an Alumni meeting, and the official dedication of the Land of Fires Nature Trail!
As part of the day, Upper School students host the carnival games and offer prizes for the participants. If you have gently-used stuffed animals (large and small) or other appropriate prizes for children ages 2-12, please contact Beth DeGerlia at 884-9070 ext. 129 to arrange delivery at Hopelands. Thank you!
THE HILL
Welcome to The Hill - 2014-2015
As this year's Board of Upper Management (JC Armonies-Assalone, Amanda Siegel, and Shane Woolley), we are proud to announce the return of The Hill, the literary and arts journal published biannually, featuring work submitted by the Rocky Hill Upper School student body. While you wait for The Hill's first publication later this year, visit our website and read Shane Woolley's stirring tribute to iconic comedian Robin Williams. The site is continually updated with prose, poetry, opinion editorials, and artwork. Readers can also access The Tide, a biweekly publication that focuses on local, national, and international issues, as well as local events surrounding Rocky Hill School. Any student submissions can be sent to asiegel@rockyhill.org. We look forward to another rewarding year!
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 ROCKY HILL SCHOOL
Clarkson University
| Friday, September 26
| 9:15 a.m. | Union College
| Monday, September 29 | 9:15 a.m.
| Champlain College
| Tuesday, September 30
| 8:25 a.m.
| Wheaton College MA
| Tuesday, September 30
| 11:25 a.m.
| St. Lawrence University
| Wednesday, October 1
| 8:30 a.m. | Regent University
| Wednesday, October 1
| 9:15 a.m. | Sewanee: The University of the South
| Thursday, October 2
| 8:25 a.m. | University of New Haven
| Thursday, October 2
| 1:30 p.m. | McGill University
| Friday, October 3
| 10:35 a.m. |
FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELING OFFICE
FREE Practice SAT/ACT test through Kaplan
Saturday, September 27 | 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Flynn Lecture Hall
Rocky Hill School has partnered with Kaplan Test Prep to offer all Upper School students the chance to take a FREE SAT/ACT practice test. By taking this test, students will be able to experience each SAT and ACT section and receive a detailed analysis of their performance on each test. Students should arrive to the Lecture Hall at 8:30am on September 27th. After instructions, the test will begin at promptly at 9:00am. The test should conclude by 1:15pm. Once the tests are scored, students will receive an analysis of the results. Registration is required.
Register here
Junior Parent College Search 101
Thursday, October 9 | 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Parents of junior are invited to an open forum to learn about the college application timeline in this Q&A session. Parents will also receive a tutorial on Naviance Family Connection.
PSATs for Sophomores and Juniors
Wednesday, October 15th | 8:10 a.m. | Gym
Sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT at Rocky Hill on Wednesday, October 15. The PSAT is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives juniors a chance to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program and gain access to college and career planning tools. There will be no advisory for the sophomores and juniors. The test requires two hours and ten minutes and students will resume a normal class day after the exam. As the date approaches, more information will be emailed to students.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT NIGHT IN SCHOOL
Thursday, October 2 | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Campbell Center
MIDDLE SCHOOL PTL MEETING
Thursday, October 9 | 8:15-9:15 a.m. | Campbell Conference Room
8th GRADE LOOKING FOR CAMPAIGN POSTERS
As the eighth grade embarks on its study of the Rhode Island gubernatorial election, we are looking to collect as many campaign signs or posters as possible to display in the class room. These can be from any candidate, race, or party. Please send posters in with your child or drop them off to Mr. Greenwood in Gibson 6.
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LOWER SCHOOL PARENT COFFEE LECTURE SERIES
Tuesday, October 7 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Carriage House Library
Lecturer: Alison Anderson, MS
Social Cognition: What is it and how can it impact children?
This presentation will familiarize parents with the concept of social cognition and how deficits in this area impact a child's ability to successfully and independently manage the social, emotional, and academic demands of the classroom and the home. We will look at strategies that help support those students who struggle to solve social problems, self-regulate, understand multiple perspectives, and achieve social success.
Alison Anderson received a Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology from California State University, East Bay in 2006. For six years, she worked at an independent school for children with learning differences, including social cognitive deficits. It was through this work on social pragmatics that Alison was introduced to a treatment framework called Social Thinking ® and brought it into the classroom for students and staff. In 2012, Alison started a private practice, which primarily focuses on serving children and young adults with social cognitive deficits. Her office is in Providence.
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Athletics ATHLETICS CALENDAR
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Mikhail Randall - Varsity Cross Country
"This runner had an exceptional running debut in his first ever cross country race on Saturday. He kept up with the lead runners the entire way, finishing 4th out of 71 boys. Congratulations Misha, and keep up the good work!"
- Coach Van Deusin
Rebecca Porras - Girls' Varsity Soccer
"Girls soccer will nominate Rebecca Porras as the female athlete of the week. She is the back bone of the team and has lead the team to two big wins this past week."
- Coach Yamada
Girls Varsity Field Hockey
Friday, September 26 | 4:00 p.m. | vs. Burrillville HS.
Girls Varsity Soccer
Tuesday, September 23 | 4:15 p.m. | vs Marianapolis
Cross Country
Saturday, September 27 | 4:15 p.m. | Ocean State Invite at Goddard State Park
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ROCKY HILL SCHOOL HOMECOMING - Saturday, October 18
We hope many of our Alumni Soccer and Field Hockey players will 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 RSVP by emailing Liz Cochran
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