EWG Senior High

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.

Good Morning! I am sharing details about the Wreaths Across America event to be held at the Junior-Senior High School next Monday (December 11th). We are so proud and excited to host this important event to honor many military heroes. The convoy is set to arrive on our campus at 4:45 PM, with the ceremony starting at 5:15 PM in the newly renovated auditorium. The ceremony will take about an hour, and we will then serve dinner to the members of the convoy as well as our invited guests and ceremony participants. We have received enough community and business donations to cover the entire cost of the catered dinner for approximately 225 people! This is an amazing show of support for our military and a reminder of the generosity of our community. THANK YOU!! Community members are welcome to attend the ceremony, however, we do have limited parking and limited seating. Alternatives to view the presentation are available as follows: The event will be live on Wreaths Radio and that would be found on this link: https://www. wreathsacrossamerica.org/ then click the Wreaths Radio. EWG will also live stream the event on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/7reO_GThAAU?feature=share https://ewgrsd.org/waa Parking will be available in the following areas: The senior lot, the greenhouse lot, any of the spots around the perimeter of the JSHS building, and the administration lot. The front of the building and the small new lot across from the senior lot will be closed for convoy vehicles and the mobile education center (which will be available to the community prior to the ceremony). We are reserving handicap parking on the junior high school side of the building (almost completely around the one-way access road). Anyone who needs to be dropped off at the main entrance (the clock tower), can do so prior to the convoy arrival. The driver can then drive back around to any of the available parking areas as described above. Community members who wish to attend should plan on arriving before 4:35 to avoid interfering with the convoy. I hope you will be able to find the time to view this amazing event. We will keep the Youtube link available for viewing after the fact if that is a more convenient option. Thank you again for your incredible support. Sincerely, James Erinakes Superintendent https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/

As a fundraiser for Best Buddies, our very own Emma Ruggieri designed an inspirational logo to exemplify the values we hold close to our hearts. We are selling items with this logo to help raise funds to allow our chapter to plan and participate in exciting new activities. Please check out our merchandise; this is a quick sale to get things in before the holidays. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI7zCKlpyNAXDCjtmzHxfYh_058Z1JRf1GbIdQT4G1EbPA4g/viewform

Congratulations to Mr. Greg Charest and the EWG band members!

The EWG Wind Turbine Team is raising money for their trip to KidWind Worlds (International Wind Turbine Competition) this May by selling the following items at tomorrow's Holiday Bazaar at Metcalf Elementary. * Community Tee Shirts * 3D Printed Wind Turbine Kits * MacGyverTurbine Kits * Wind Turbine Vinyl Decals * Handmade Cards, Bookmarks, and Crocheted Jellyfish

Don't forget the EWG Holiday Bazaar is tomorrow!

The floriculture and garden club students have grown a wide selection of herbs and are making mixed green holiday wreaths and centerpieces for our December 6th Holiday Plant Sale! You can visit us from 5 to 8 pm in the EWG Greenhouse on December 6!

Movie Night!