EWG Senior High

EWG's Sadie Ray won Best of Show this year in the 2024 Rhode Island Junior Duck Stamp competition! Her artwork has been sent off to national judging this week to compete with the Best of Show winners from every other state. We should hear more in a few days! Although Sadie is currently enrolled in Drawing 2, she completed this incredible colored pencil drawing mainly on her own time, and she showed such dedication! CONGRATULATIONS SADIE!

Our EWG Unified Basketball Team defeated North Kingstown in a fantastic game during the school day! What incredible sportsmanship was shown by both of these teams! Congratulations EWG!!

All 4 of the EWGHS Wind Turbine Teams have qualified for the World KidWind Wind Turbine Competition in Minnesota. We are having a fundraiser to raise the money for the trip. We would love to see you at Twisted Pizza, but will also take donations!

Unified Basketball updated schedule.

ONE WEEK left to purchase the Excalibur 2024 Yearbook! Sales close April 1. Senior parents, please submit congratulation ads by next Monday as well! Visit www.buytheyearbook.com and use School Code 719277.

EWG's TSA team participated in a state-wide competition held on Saturday at N.K. High School. We had a very strong showing in several competitions. Schools from all over the state competed in a wide variety of technology-based skills. Kate Nelkin took second place in the Coding Competition, third place in the Photographic Technology Competition, and third place in the Tech Bowl competition. Nate Arnold had a very strong showing in the Dragster competition, taking home 4th place. He also placed 3rd in the Tech Bowl. They worked very hard over the course of the year and deserved to be recognized. Congratulations!

The EWGHS Wind Turbine Team had an incredible day at the 4th Annual RI Wind Turbine Competition at CCRI, competing against other fantastic schools from around RI. They participated in Engineering Interviews, Wind Tunnel Turbine Testing, Wind Energy Knowledge Quizzes, and a Block Island Wind Farm Kahoot. Some of the students even spent time discussing renewable energy and offshore wind with Congressman Seth Magaziner. I couldn't be more proud of them! 'Wind Soup' (Brielle Bamberry, Devon Cranston, Andan Fry, Akira Hall, and Jesse Ruscito) came in first place in the Advanced Division. 'Hobbits of the Wind' (Emma Markhart, Mason Rosa, and Noah Thurn) came in first place in the KidWind Division. They, along with last year's winning teams 'Wacky Wavy Inflatable Windmen' (Liam Raymond, Logan O'Connor, and Armaan Suri; first place in KidWind Division) and 'Seagull Engineers' (Eben Bamberry, Nadia Frost, and Matt Zeilinski; second place in KidWind Division), have ALL been invited to the KidWind World Competition in Minnesota! If anyone would like to support the team, we are still selling 3D-printed Wind Turbine Kits ($15) and EWG Tee Shirts ($25)...and as always, donations are also accepted! Contact Amy Biagioni-Chmura at Amy_Biagioni@ewg.k12.ri.us for more information.

Four students attended the Rhode Island Model Legislature at the state capital this past Saturday. They represented our school district wonderfully. The four were Brielle Bamberry, Julia Kiernan, Graeme Griffiths, and Owen Spira. All four submitted original legislation, and Graeme had one bill incorporated into Model Leg Law. After interviewing and winning those positions, Graeme and Owen were also involved in state leadership. Since early November, they have worked closely with students from across the state to forge ties, perfect the legislative process, and build mutual respect in biweekly meetings. Owen was also recognized for his contributions and commitment to the program this year, in addition to his outstanding performance on Saturday and during the caucus session this past Wednesday. He was awarded one of two scholarships out of over 70 RI students to attend the Youth Conference on National Affairs this summer outside of Asheville, NC. 18-24-year-olds are the lowest voter turnout age group in the nation, but those who engage in civics in High School have incredibly high political participation. These kids are our future leaders.

The 2023-2024 Jr/Sr Prom will take place on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Quidnessett Country Club. This year's theme — Gatsby's Ball — is inspired by our celebrated favorite Classic: The Great Gatsby!

Students from all over the state of Rhode Island submitted work to the Rhode Island Art Education Association Anchor Awards, and several EWG students were accepted to exhibit their work. The JR High students received were Genevieve Armitage, Cailin Gryzbowski, Raelena Cardarelli, Eli Etting, and Maddie Paquette. The students from SR High are Maddie Andrade, Ava Bicknell, Amanda Randall, Anthony Heffernan, Evelyn Heffernan, Reed Linehan, and Olivia Legault, and among those, EWG had five winners! From the Junior High, the winners are: Raelena Cardarelli, Anchor Award, Best in Category- Mixed Media Eli Etting, Wave Award, Best in Category: Experimental/Abstract- Sculpture Maddie Paquette, Wave Award, Best in Category: Social Justice- Printmaking From the Senior High, the winners are: Evelyn Heffernan, Anchor Award- Ceramics Olivia Legault, Anchor Award- Mixed Media We are so proud of these hardworking artists and grateful for your support in cultivating some of the ideas and perspectives reflected in their award-winning artwork! The attached flyers contain information about the exhibition. If anyone is interested in viewing our students' artwork and student artwork from all over the state, grades 7-12. Gallery Hours Are: March 11th-20th, 2024 11 am-5 pm Rhode Island College- Alex & Ani Hall

Festival of the Arts

Here is the Updated Unified Basketball Schedule. The next Game is Thursday, March 14, at 5:00 p.m. in the EWG High School Gym.

It's March, and Excalibur yearbooks are now on sale! Yearbooks can be purchased through April 10. Books cost $50 + tax. To purchase, please visit www.buytheyearbook.com and enter school ID 719277.  As a reminder, senior parents can also purchase congratulation ads until April 1. Follow the instructions above to visit our online yearbook store and click "buy ads." All ads must be purchased and submitted by April 1 to be included in the yearbook.

The Advanced Culinary students spread some sweetness for Valentine's Day by selling chocolate-covered strawberries to teachers and staff. This enterprise proved to be a big hit among everyone. We hope that Cupid's arrow found its way to the hearts of loved ones through the sweet offerings of our students. We at EWG are incredibly proud of our culinary students for their initiative and passion in making this Valentine's Day a memorable one.

Training assistant Charlie got to join EWG veterinary science students today! 🔴⚪️🖤🐾 EWG alumni Taylor Fordham came to speak to students about careers in animal training. This included marine mammal training and, of course, dog training! The techniques she uses in her business, Rhody Paws, mirror training done with animals in zoos and aquariums! 🐬🐶 She showed students how to train behaviors using capturing, shaping, and target training for the demonstration. She also highlighted how to use training techniques to teach cooperative care behaviors, especially when it comes to nail clipping!

Join our team or help donate to Special Olympics EWG Unified! 2024 UCS Plunge: Mark your calendars and find your towel-holder; the UCS Plunge is on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, at Roger Wheeler State Beach at 11 am! 50% of whatever your team raises goes directly to our school! Here's some helpful info about registration and fundraising: How To Register: 1. Click the link to your school's Team Page and then click the link that says "Join the Team" 2. Fill out the Participant Information, sign the waivers, and personalize your fundraising page. 3. Share the 'embedded' link with friends' family and anyone else who may want to donate! Day of Plunge: 10:30 am: Meet your team on the beach 10:45 am: Speaking Program 11:00 am: PLUNGE https://www.giveffect.com/participants/361672-carol-spaulding?fbclid=IwAR1WWkgzxUwS3dEr-y5aKA8AuaMruqsaaFMD4-bUmcswXzEJcSxCSB5U2To

Congratulations, Carol Spaulding, for being chosen as an educator in the spotlight and being celebrated at the intermission of the Providence Bruins. Your hard work and dedication to your students are amazing, as well as all the wonderful and tireless work you do in our community!! You’re amazing, and it was such a special moment with your superintendent and colleagues. ❤️

Reminder to parents of the Class of 2024: Senior farewell ads for the Excalibur yearbook are now on sale! Visit https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/ to purchase. Ads can be purchased until April 1 or while space remains. Space is limited, so don't wait!

The Art Loft Gallery will be open from 6:30 until 7 pm tomorrow (Thursday, Dec.21). Stop by before the chorus concert and check out the fantastic artwork! The Chorus concert starts at 7 pm. Happy holidays!

Congratulations to Kim DePietro, EWG, HOBY winner! A gentleman named Hugh O’Brian believed in the potential of every human being and was committed to helping young people of the world become significant contributors to society. In 1958, the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) was formed. His legacy lives on today, with more than 500,000 HOBY alumni making a difference in the lives of others, thanks to the vision and passion of HOBY’s founder, Hugh O’Brian. The format was simple: bring a group of high school sophomores with leadership potential together with a group of distinguished leaders in business, education, and government and let the two interact and grow together in a university environment. These young leaders got a realistic look at what it takes to positively impact a community, better enabling them “to think for themselves.” Hoby is awarded to only one sophomore each year, one of the most prestigious honors in a high school career.