We enthusiastically await the arrival of our Lower School students and the start of an exciting school year ahead. Our Lower School Week Ahead (LSWA) will be distributed via email at the end of each week. It will focus on Lower School highlights for the upcoming week, significant “save the date” announcements, and other timely details.
Have a wonderful week!
Important Notes & Reminders…
Our Fabulous Lower School Faculty for the 2017-2018 School Year! Preschool: Lisa Reimer & Amanda Hovey K-2: Sarah Marcus, Ashley Lee & Stephanie Cruff 3rd Grade: Wendy Gustaval 4th Grade: Charlie Laurent 5th Grade: Caity MacDonald Science: Eric Wyzga Library & Technology Integration: Darshell Silva Art: Trixie Dumas Performing Arts: Emily Serotta Physical Education & Health: Sue Wood Spanish: Nancy Maguire-Rambo 5th Grade Band: Jack McNamara ACE: Amy Laurent, Holly Cotta, Whitney Barker Extended Day: Amanda Hovey
Registration is underway for Fall 2017 RHEA Courses!
Your child will enjoy participating in our engaging and fun after school enrichment program! Courses include: *Bike Club (Grades 3-5) Eric Wyzga, Lower School Science Teacher *Soccer (Grades K-5) Stephanie Cruff, Lower School Teacher *Basketball (Grades 3-5) Caity MacDonald, Lower School Teacher *Fall Arts & Crafts (Grades 2-5) Lisa Reimer, Lower School Teacher *Nature Club(Grades 3-5) Wendy Fachon, Environmental Educator www.netwalkri.com *Adventures in Engineering (Grades 2-5) Holly Babij, Lantern Enrichment Group Sign-up now! APPLICATION All courses require a minimum of 5 participants to run.
This Week… Let’s Kick-off the School Year!
Lower School Orientation Tuesday, September 5 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Perkins Hall/Sharpe Gymnasium All Lower School students (Preschool-Grade 5), families and faculty will gather together to kick-off the start of a fantastic school year ahead! Stop by the table outside Perkins Hall for a name tag, then proceed to the Sharpe Gymnasium for our warm welcome, highlights of the morning schedule and a community activity!
We look forward to seeing everyone!
First Day of School Wednesday, September 6
8:10 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Early Bird with Mr. Mike (K-5) 7:45 a.m.-8:10 a.m. (Perkins Hall)
Extended Day with Miss Amanda (Preschool-5) 3:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (Preschool Building)
All-School PTL Meet & Greet Social Wednesday, September 6
8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m. | Campbell Conference Room
Smile!
Lower School Picture Day Grades 3-5 Thursday, September 7 Preschool-Grade 2 Friday, September 8 Click here for details!
Looking Ahead…
Save the date, more details to come! Rocky Hill School Convocation Friday, September 15 1:30 p.m. | Hopelands Lawn
Parents Night in the Lower School Monday, September 18 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Beginning in the Flynn Academic Center Nautilus
All-School PTL Meeting Wednesday, September 20 8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m. | Campbell Center Conference Room
Rocky Hill School Closed in Observance of Rosh Hashanah Thursday, September 21
Rocky Hill School Fall Classic Monday, September 25 Quidnessett Country Club, North Kingstown Click here for more information
Lower School PTL Meeting Wednesday, September 27
8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m. | Perkins Hall Blue Room
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