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Wednesday, June 5, 2019 

If you are taking AP Economics next year, please stop by after school today, Wednesday, June 5 for a brief meeting in room 160 with Mr. Mabey to pick up your summer assignment.  If you cannot make it Wednesday after school - stop into room 160 before school anytime between 6:45 am and 7:20am on Thursday, June 6 or Friday, June 7.

Mind's Eye will host the last Coffee House of the year tonight, Wednesday, June 5 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm in the library.  There will be an open mic to share your writing or music.  Snacks will be provided and all are welcome.

If you are taking AP Psychology next year, please attend the mandatory meeting on Thursday, June 6 in the back of the Media Center.  Please see Ms. Caless or Ms. Simcik if you have any questions.

Art Club will have its final meeting of the year on Thursday, June 6 right after school in room 7.  We will continue to finish any artwork, discuss plans for next year and celebrate the completion of this year.

The FBLA handball tournament is this Thursday, June 6 in the gym from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Are you interested in joining a new club next year?  The UNICEF club will provide volunteer opportunities and possible leadership roles.  A brief informational meeting will be held this Friday, June 7 after school in room 129.

The National Honor Society will be hosting a final exam review on Wednesday and Friday, June 5 and 7.  The review will take place right after school in the cafeteria.  Feel free to stop by if you have any questions.

Also, the National Honor Society will be holding an AP book swap this week until Friday, June 7, every morning, right outside of the cafeteria.  They are collecting books, flash cards, and other review materials.  You may also pick up available materials for AP exams that you are taking next year. 

Model UN Country and Committee signups for returning members are up.  Use the form on the Model UN classroom to sign up.  If you are not in the classroom, the code is MISCDW (display on screen). Join soon in order to get ready for next year's conference.

All freshman who bought a Freshman Class of 2022 shirt - we will be wearing our shirts this Friday.  Show your support for your class! 

If you enjoy working with people and have a flair for fashion, Clothes Mentor may be looking for you.  They have an immediate opening for part-time sales associates and are interested in hiring at least one South Windsor High School student who can work.  Please note, this is more than a summer job as they want someone who will work all year long, whether you are staying on at SWHS or attending college locally.  A complete job description and other materials are hanging in the Career Center or applicants are encouraged to visit the store on Buckland Road.

Seniors – are you excited about the next school you plan to attend and want to show it off?  Stop by the Career Center and look through some of the college gear that admissions representatives have left during their visits this year.  You may find a folder, hat, water bottle, banner, or bag with your future college’s name on it.  Mrs. Carty will happily gift items on a first come, first serve basis.

Students interested in STEM and engineering related fields can check out summer camps happening at UConn this summer.  The Explore Engineering, or E2, is for current sophomore or junior students and the SPARK program is for female students entering 7th through 10th grades and offers four different study options in STEM-related areas.  Flyers are hanging in the Career Center and both programs are listed in the Enrichment section in Naviance.  Application deadlines are coming up soon.

Attention all students taking AP Language and Composition next year:  There will be a brief meeting about the summer work after school on Monday, June 10 at 2:00 pm in the cafeteria.  If you cannot make it, please see Ms. Flachsbart in room 129. 

The Italian Club will have its final meeting of the year on Monday, June 10 right after school.  We will be playing bocce and eating pizza, a nice way to de-stress before finals.  Please bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226.  All are welcome.

Attention Seniors who were inducted into a language honor society:  Please stop by room 227A to get your Spanish, Italian, Latin, or French Language Honor Society Cords.

Athletic News:

Athletic surveys for spring athletes will take place after school today and tomorrow in the cafeteria.  All spring athletes are encouraged to attend to complete this survey.  The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete and your input is valuable in improving our athletic programs here at SWHS.

If you are interested in playing Boys’ Soccer in the fall, please meet the coaches on Thursday, June 6 from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm in room 102. They will be there to talk about upcoming summer soccer, camps, conditioning and other soccer related news.  If you can’t make it, please contact Coach Lepak or Coach Kaufman.

Anyone interested in playing Girls' Soccer in the fall, please plan to meet after school on Thursday, June 6 from 2:10 pm to 2:40 pm in room 154.  If you cannot attend please see Coach Camire.
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