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News Middle School Students Dig in to Archaeology October 8, 2010 . . While many students have heard of Indiana Jones, few have had the opportunity to interact with a true professional archaeologist —until recently. On Friday, October 8, the Middle School received a special lunchtime visit from Dr. Allison Davis, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World at Brown University. The visit was inspired by seventh-grade reading and inquiry activities related to the process of investigating and understanding early societies based on artifacts and changes in the natural environment. “Archaeology is the perfect model of interdisciplinary learning, ” said Humanities teacher Ariana Wohl. “It is based on questions and combines natural sciences and mathematical thinking with the study of cultures and history. ” During the impressive slide presentation and open conversation with Dr. Davis, students learned about her research on the pre-Inka people in Cusco, Peru, and also about aspects of contemporary Peruvian life. They asked questions related to her scientific process, the ethics of handling human burials, and how various artifacts were utilized, among other topics. When asked about the presentation, seventh grader Zachary Rapoza exclaimed, “I loved it! I learned so much. ” Spaghetti Dinner Draws 200 Friends to Elementary School October 2, 2010 On a rainy, autumnal Friday evening, more than 200 community members of the Paul Cuffee School squeezed into our elementary school gymnasium to enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner. Prepared and served by Johnson & Wales legendary culinary students, the third annual event featured delicately prepared meatballs, sumptuous pasta, and a boatload of raffle prizes, kindly donated by many teachers, local businesses, and family members. More than half the guests left with some kind of raffle prize, many with the lovely center pieces, which were created by fifth grade parent, Lisa Gonzalez. The brainchild of After School Director Tina McDonough, Spaghetti Dinner Night seeks to unite families with one another and with our teachers. “The evening fosters an environment conducive for community building and family networking, ” says Ms. McDonough. She believes that once we break bread with one another, we can communicate more easily. This event allows families to connect with teachers and to discuss their children ’s strengths and challenges in a friendly, fun, non-threatening atmosphere. It falls on the heels of the summer picnic, which was generously hosted by Community Boating. Both events help families to feel comfortable with the School and the teachers, celebrate the start of the new School year, and anticipate the hard, but important work ahead. Both events easily and deliciously succeed in their mission and vision. View Pictures Providence College Basketball Players Visit Elementary School October 7, 2010 . . Chris Carter ’11, a 6 ’4 ” senior guard from Worcester, Massachusetts, and Vincent Council ’13, a 6 ’2 ” sophomore guard from Brooklyn, New York scraped the ceiling of our elementary school this morning.

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