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Admission Open House Sunday, October 26 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Click the icon below to view our Admission Open House event on Facebook. Please help us get the word out by sharing it with your friends! |
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All School LUNCH MENU | CALENDAR
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HOMECOMING WEEKEND AND SPIRIT WEEK
Please save the date for Homecoming weekend! The fall festival will be the grand finale of spirit week! 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!
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.
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Girls Varsity vs. Alumnae Field Hockey Game
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Girls Varsity vs. Alumnae Soccer Game
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Boys Varsity vs. Alumni Soccer Game
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Please RSVP by emailing Liz Cochran
WAYS TO SUPPORT ROCKY HILL SCHOOL
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
FUNDRAISING PARTNERS
AMAZON SMILE | TARGET | LANDS END | BOX TOPS | STOP & SHOP
Rocky Hill School has formed fundraising partnerships with several organizations and companies. This is a simple way to give back. Simply designate Rocky Hill School as your charity of choice at Amazon, Target, Lands End or Stop and Shop. Please be sure to also cut out your Box Tops! To learn more about these programs CLICK HERE
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FROM THE UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL
The Upper School's Spirit Week is fast approaching! Each day during Spirit Week, from October 14-17, will have a unique dress theme as specified below:
- Tuesday - Superhero Day (dress as a Superhero)
- Wednesday - Holiday Day (dress like it's your favorite holiday)
- Thursday - Disney Day (anything Disney)
- Friday - Sports/Fan Day (support your favorite group, team, show, or band)
FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELING OFFICE
Junior Parent College Search 101 - Tonight!
Thursday, October 9 | 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Parents of juniors 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 School 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 period for the sophomores and juniors on test day. 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.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Congratulations to Raymond Mancini '15 on his acceptance to the 2014 Rhode Island Second District Congressional Youth Cabinet!
The CYC is designed to serve as an open forum for students to discuss current affairs, learn about the different facets of the United States Government, and gain an understanding of policy development and implementation. This program is intended to provide students with an opportunity to see the political process at work, outside of the books and media, and allow them to gain a stronger understanding of how the government operates, and the role they can play in shaping the future of our country.
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES VISITING ROCKY HILL SCHOOL
Juniors and Seniors should sign up for these visits through their Naviance accounts.
New Hampshire Institute of Art
| Tuesday, October 14
| 12:15 p.m. | Tufts University
| Wednesday, October 15
| 1:50 p.m. | Marlboro College
| Thursday, October 16
| 12:15 p.m. | Worcester Polytechnic Institute
| Thursday, October 16
| 1:30 p.m. | Eckerd College
| Friday, October 17
| 9:15 a.m. | Saint Michael's College
| Friday, October 17
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 IN THE GARDEN
Mr. Lee's ninth grade World History 1 students claim land in the garden for their civilization.
More photos here, courtesy of Mr. Lee.
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SPIRIT WEEK IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Tuesday - Pajama Day
- Wednesday - Crazy Clash Day
- Thursday - Advisory Day
- Friday - Fan Day/RHS Spirit Day
Taking advantage of the warm temperatures, Mr. Jedrey's 8th grade students surveyed the phragmites stands up the Greene River by kayak, and had fun with mud on the way back.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY NIGHT Thursday, October 16 | 6:00 p.m. | Middle School Commons
Come and learn how the iPad is being integrated into the Middle School curriculum, fostering creativity, collaboration and organization. |
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7th ANNUAL BLUE & WHITE SOCCER CLASSIC IS UNDERWAY!
The Classic, which includes students from fourth and fifth grades, began on Wednesday and will wrap up on Friday. Games are played on the field on the north side of Flynn. Students are welcome to come and cheer on the players!
iMPRESSIONIST iPADS
First and seventh grades culminated their September studies of Impressionist painters together in the Hale Commons. Both grades shared their paintings and viewed the short animated movie Linnea in Monet's Garden. Seventh graders taught the first graders how to make an Impressionist painting on the iPad with the app Art Set. 
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ACE PARENT COFFEE
Wednesday, October 29 | 3:00 p.m. | ACE Technology Room
Topic
ADHD: Three major sub-types and new brain research on possible seven new sub-types.
We will discuss the prevailing wisdom concerning AD(H)D according to the DSM-IV, and Dr. Amen's new findings on further subdividing this learning difference into seven categories of AD(H)D. We will also discuss how he recommends treating them.
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Athletics ATHLETICS CALENDAR
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Madeleine Hirsch - Girls' Varsity Soccer
"Maddy is a new member to the soccer team this year, having switched over from another sports program this season. She chose the hardest position on the entire field, goalie. She has spent extra time working to better herself at this position by attending daily goalie training provided by Mr. Poskitt. We admire her fearless attitude and effort as our goalie."
- Coach Yamada
Danil Randall - Varsity Cross Country
"Danil has been the top placing male finisher for Rocky Hill School in each of the last three meets. He broke the 20 minute barrier in last week's 5k race at Wheeler, finishing 8th place overall. He has been a strong contributor to the team all season and we're looking forward to his continued success going into the second half of the season. Congratulations, Danil, and keep up the good work!"
- Coach Van Deusen
RIIL ALL STAR GAME
Congratulations to Sabrina Dumas and Mary McKenney who competed in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League All-Star game last Saturday on the Cranston Stadium turf. Their team, "South," beat the "North" team 3-0 in a fun and rain-soaked match.
Thank you to all of the players and parents who cheered on these two deserving Mariners!
ALLISON DEGERLIA '16 TO SERVE ON RIIL STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD 
Allison DeGerlia '16 has been selected to serve as a member of the 2014-15 RIIL Student Advisory Board. The RIIL was impressed with her enthusiasm and motivation to take on a leadership role in the organization. Student leadership is an important part of the RIIL's mission and her thoughts and ideas will make a positive impact on her fellow students all across our state.
Congrats, Allison!
Girls Varsity Field Hockey
Thursday, October 9 | 3:45 p.m. | at Tollgate HS
Girls Varsity Soccer
Friday, October 10 | 4:00 p.m. | at St. Andrew's, Barrington
Boys Varsity Soccer
Friday, October 10 | 4:00 p.m. | at St. Andrew's, Barrington
Cross Country
Thursday, October 9 | 4:00 p.m. | Rocky Hill School Meet at Goddard State Park
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BLOOD DRIVE DURING HOMECOMING
Saturday, October 18 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Bloodmobile (at Gym)
The Rhode Island Blood Center's bloodmobile will be on campus collecting blood donations during Homecoming.
To donate
- Be 16 years old and at least 130 lbs. OR 17 years old and at least 110 lbs.
- Be in general good health.
Click here to make an appointment to donate.
Click here to download and print a permission slip (for 16 year-olds).
Each donation can help save up to three lives!
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THE COLOR RUN
"Performing Arts Cross-Country Team" participates in Happiest 5k on Earth
Abby McMahon '17, Brittany Colasanto '15, Jess Ring' 15, and faculty member Meg Myette joined 8,000 other happy runners for the 2014 Color Run in Providence on Saturday, October 5.
They all had a great time for a great cause!
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LOOKING FOR NEW VOICES
"Narragansett Splash," a parent/faculty a cappella singing group, is looking for some new voices! If you have some group singing experience and would like to try it out, email
Justine Johnson. The commitment is minimal, every other Monday at 5:00 p.m. for about an hour. Both men and women are needed!
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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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