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Friday, December 7, 2018 

Today is Day 5 of “Safe Teen Driving Awareness Week”. Being a responsible passenger can make a huge difference. For example:
- Never get into a car with a driver you know or suspect is impaired.
- Do not be a distraction to the driver (avoid being loud or showing them something which takes their eyes off the road)
- Answer the driver’s phone or text for them if necessary
- If you feel unsafe – speak up! Know it’s okay to call 911 if you feel you are in danger.
Fact: Teen motor vehicle crashes are preventable and you can make it happen when you know the risks, make a commitment to yourself and your friends and “Drive 4 Tomorrow”. These messages have been brought to you by !MPACT, an organization of parents, relatives and friends who have lost teens in car crashes. They want you to be safe and “Drive 4 tomorrow”.
 
Attention Sophomores and Juniors: The CATS club is receiving applications for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are interested in an opportunity to work closely with your peers, lead, and mentor new students, please consider applying! Applications can be picked up in the main office and are due Friday, December 14.

This week is national computer science education week! Did you know that:
- The average starting salary for computer science majors is $71,500
- 68.7% of computer science majors had at least one job offer before walking the stage at graduation 
- Employment in computer occupations is projected to increase by 12.5% from 2014 to 2024 
- SWHS offers a multitude of computer science classes, including AP Computer Science, Video Game Design, Mobile Computer Science Principles, and Web Design.

Come celebrate the season with the Band and Orchestra Concerts next week. Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will perform on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30pm. Chamber Orchestra and String Orchestra will perform on Thursday, December 13 at 7:00pm. General Admission tickets will be available online and at the door for $5.00.

There will be a mandatory meeting for the students on the NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art field trip on Friday, December 7 after school in room 121. The meeting will last about 30 minutes. Please plan accordingly and see Mrs. Ziff if for any reason you can't come.

Next Monday, Ski/Snowboard club will have a meeting in room 152 for all of those interested in the March 8-10 ski trip to Sugarbush.

The next fundraising meeting for Travel Club will be on Monday, December 10 at 2:10 pm in room 233. Please contact Sra. Ruiz if you are unable to attend.

The Italian Club will be making and eating pizza and more on Monday, December 10. All are welcome, but space is limited so bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 to save your space.

The second session of the Jump Start Tutoring Program will start in the beginning of January and will run through early March. This is your opportunity to help a middle school student with their homework and give back to our community! Jump Start is held each Thursday afternoon and transportation is available. Please pick up an application from the counseling office and return it by Friday, December 14. This is a great opportunity so get your application today!
Posted by On 07 December, 2018 at 9:20 AM