SCHOOL NEWS:
Parking: As a reminder to all SWHS drivers, Wapping is not available for student parking. All students without a parking pass must park in upper or lower Duprey. Within the Duprey lots students must park within the lines and in official spots only. Any student parking outside of a spot, on the grass, in an aisle, or outside of the lines is subject to being ticketed or towed by the town of South Windsor. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
For students attending Junior Prom:
In order to attend Junior Prom, students must be in school for at least 50% of the school day. Students who arrive at 7:25 a.m. are eligible to be dismissed at 10:05 (after period 4). A link to a Google form will be emailed to parents on Tuesday. Please make sure your parents complete this form in order to grant you permission to be dismissed from school early.
For those students who arrive after 7:25 a.m., please be advised that it is important for you to be in school for at least half of the school day in order for your attendance at Junior Prom to be in good standing. Failure to do so will prohibit your ability to attend. Advisors and administrators will be checking attendance throughout the day to ensure that all students attending Junior Prom meet these requirements.
Junior Prom will be held at the Marriott in Hartford, CT. All students will have their bags checked upon entry into the venue.
Please know, the latest students can enter Prom is 7:00 p.m. Any student(s) arriving after that time will not be permitted. In addition, once students decide to leave Prom for the night, they will not be readmitted.
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Goodbye Winter, hello Spring! Flowers are blooming and so are our savings! Everything is 10% off at our Bobcat Shop Spring Sale! - Come during period 5 lunch waves and stock up on the official Bobcat gear! Sale ends May 31st.
During the week of May 8th, we will be closed at various times for AP testing. Please note the signage posted in the Library for those dates and periods.
Registration is now open for the BE THE LIGHT 5K Fun Run/Walk, which will be held at Nevers Road Park at 9am on Sunday, May 21st. Registration is only $20 for all participants. Please note that this is NOT a timed race, but instead an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful trail. This fundraiser will support the Purple Light Project, which brings attention and support to mental health patients throughout Hartford Healthcare, and the SADD Club Scholarship Fund. Please register by Wednesday, May 10th by searching “BE THE LIGHT” on Eventbrite! Details also available on our school website homepage.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Hello Bobcats, FBLA is hosting their NICU Mama fundraiser from May 1 - 15. Please support parents with children in the NICU by bringing in toiletries, fuzzy items, gift cards or money to Room 125. Check out the flier for more details. FBLA will create and deliver care baskets to these parents.
The final Italian Club meeting of the year will be Wednesday, May 10th right after school. We'll be going outside, playing bocce, and having pizza. We're going to meet rain or shine! If you would like to attend, please give $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in Room 226.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
UConn will hold STEM summer camps for students looking for hands-on experience and career exploration. The SPARK program is for female students who will enter grades 7 through 10 in the fall of 2023. It offers themed weeks throughout the month of July and into early August. The Explore Engineering camp takes place in early August and is open to CURRENT 10th and 11th graders interested in the field of engineering. Visit the Career Center’s Special Programs bulletin board behind Mrs. Carty’s desk for flyers for both programs with QR codes to scan for more information and applications.
A representative from the CT Army National Guard will be here on Tuesday, May 9th at 9:00 a.m. in the Career Center. If you are interested in learning about military service or about how being in the Guard can help you pay for a college education, sign up in Naviance to attend this meeting.
ATHLETICS:
The South Windsor Tennis teams will be hosting “The Zebra Cup,” a student/faculty tennis tournament on May 16th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Wapping Tennis courts. All proceeds will benefit Hartford Bags of Love. Suggested donation is $10 per person.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Parking: As a reminder to all SWHS drivers, Wapping is not available for student parking. All students without a parking pass must park in upper or lower Duprey. Within the Duprey lots students must park within the lines and in official spots only. Any student parking outside of a spot, on the grass, in an aisle, or outside of the lines is subject to being ticketed or towed by the town of South Windsor. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Goodbye Winter, hello Spring! Flowers are blooming and so are our savings! Everything is 10% off at our Bobcat Shop Spring Sale! - Come during period 5 lunch waves and stock up on the official Bobcat gear! Sale ends May 31st.
During the week of May 8th, we will be closed at various times for AP testing. Please note the signage posted in the Library for those dates and periods.
Registration is now open for the BE THE LIGHT 5K Fun Run/Walk, which will be held at Nevers Road Park at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 21st. Registration is only $20 for all participants. Please note that this is NOT a timed race, but instead an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful trail. This fundraiser will support the Purple Light Project, which brings attention and support to mental health patients throughout Hartford Healthcare, and the SADD Club Scholarship Fund. Please register by Wednesday, May 10th by searching “BE THE LIGHT” on Eventbrite! Details also available on our school website homepage.
Today is the last day to apply for the Senior Art Show - You must be judged in this show to qualify for an Art Honor Cord. See an art teacher with any questions
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Hello Bobcats, FBLA is hosting their NICU Mama fundraiser from May 1 - 15. Please support parents with children in the NICU by bringing in toiletries, fuzzy items, gift cards or money to Room 125. Check out the flier for more details. FBLA will create and deliver care baskets to these parents.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
UConn will hold STEM summer camps for students looking for hands-on experience and career exploration. The SPARK program is for female students who will enter grades 7 through 10 in the fall of 2023. It offers themed weeks throughout the month of July and into early August. The Explore Engineering camp takes place in early August and is open to CURRENT 10th and 11th graders interested in the field of engineering. Visit the Career Center’s Special Programs bulletin board behind Mrs. Carty’s desk for flyers for both programs with QR codes to scan for more information and applications.
A representative from the CT Army National Guard will be here on Tuesday, May 9th at 9:00 a.m. in the Career Center. If you are interested in learning about military service or about how being in the Guard can help you pay for a college education, sign up in Naviance to attend this meeting.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Due to AP testing, the Library will be closed all day and after school on Thursday 5/3. During the week of May 8th, we will be closed at various times for AP testing. Please note the signage posted in the Library for those dates and periods.
Calling Seniors who have taken multiple art classes!
The Senior Art Show is coming - this is your opportunity to show your artwork and qualify for an Art Honor Cord! Join the Google Classroom with the code: sjemjjw to learn the guidelines, judging Criteria, and to fill out the application. If you are interested in earning an honor cord in art, you will need to participate in the judged section of this Senior Art Show.
Applications are due May 5th - If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to an art teacher so we can help!
Registration is now open for the BE THE LIGHT 5K Fun Run/Walk, which will be held at Nevers Road Park at 9am on Sunday, May 21st. Registration is only $20 for all participants. Please note that this is NOT a timed race, but instead an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful trail. This fundraiser will support the Purple Light Project, which brings attention and support to mental health patients throughout Hartford Healthcare, and the SADD Club Scholarship Fund. Please register by Wednesday, May 10th by searching “BE THE LIGHT” on Eventbrite!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The final Italian Club meeting of the year will be Wednesday, May 10th right after school. We'll be going outside, playing bocce, and having pizza. We're going to meet rain or shine! If you would like to attend, please give $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in Room 226. All are welcome!
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Due to AP testing, the Library will be closed all day and after school on Thursday 5/3. During the week of May 8th, we will be closed at various times for AP testing. Please note the signage posted in the library for those dates and periods.
Calling Seniors who have taken multiple art classes!
The Senior Art Show is coming - this is your opportunity to show your artwork and qualify for an Art Honor Cord! Join the Google Classroom with the code: sjemjjw to learn the guidelines, judging Criteria, and to fill out the application. If you are interested in earning an honor cord in art, you will need to participate in the judged section of this Senior Art Show.
Applications are due May 5th - If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to an art teacher so we can help!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Applications are now available for CT Girls State, CT Boys State and CT State Police Youth Week for Summer 2023 programming for current 11th graders. Please find information and applications here: https://ctlegion.org/documents-and-forms/ and here: https://www.alalgs.org/home. For questions and/or support with the applications, please visit the SWHS Career Center.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Due to AP testing, the library will be closed all day and after school on Thursday 5/3. During the week of May 8th, we will be closed at various times for AP testing. Please note the signage posted in the Library for those dates and periods.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Applications are now available for CT Girls State, CT Boys State and CT State Police Youth Week for Summer 2023 programming for current 11th graders. Please find information and applications here: https://ctlegion.org/documents-and-forms/ and here: https://www.alalgs.org/home. For questions and/or support with the applications, please visit the SWHS Career Center.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
May is AAPI Heritage Month. May 1st marks the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States. Each year, since 1979, this month is designated as an opportunity to celebrate and recognize, as we continue to uplift the diversity and excellence of AAPI individuals all year long. Read more about this here: https://asianpacificheritage.gov/about/.
Calling Seniors who have taken multiple art classes!
The Senior Art Show is coming - this is your opportunity to show your artwork and qualify for an Art Honor Cord! Join the Google Classroom with the code: sjemjjw to learn the guidelines, judging Criteria, and to fill out the application. If you are interested in earning an honor cord in art, you will need to participate in the judged section of this Senior Art Show.
Applications are due May 5th - If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to an art teacher so we can help!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Hello Bobcats, FBLA is hosting their NICU Mama fundraiser from May 1 - 15. Please support parents with children in the NICU by bringing in toiletries, fuzzy items, gift cards or money to Room 125. Check out the flier for more details. FBLA will create and deliver care baskets to these parents.
The final Italian Club meeting of the year will be Wednesday, May 10th right after school. We'll be going outside, playing bocce, and having pizza. We're going to meet rain or shine! If you would like to attend, please get $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in Room 226. All are welcome!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
The part-time jobs board in the Career Center is overflowing with opportunities. Brand new to the board are positions at iCode Manchester – a STEAM education center. They are looking for Lab Mentors and Part-Time Instructors depending on age and experience. All jobs are for students who are 16 and over. Stop into the Career Center to see the flyers and scan the QR code to access application information. There are plenty of other jobs available to consider as well– restaurants, daycares and camps, and more!
Applications are now available for CT Girls State, CT Boys State and CT State Police Youth Week for Summer 2023 programming for current 11th graders. Please find information and applications here: https://ctlegion.org/documents-and-forms/ and here: https://www.alalgs.org/home. For questions and/or support with the applications, please visit the SWHS Career Center.
ATHLETICS:
The South Windsor Tennis teams will be hosting “The Zebra Cup,” a student/faculty tennis tournament on May 16th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Wapping Tennis courts. All proceeds will benefit Hartford Bags of Love. Suggested donation is $10 per person.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Tree planting opportunity for Arbor Day, today after school around 2:20 ish p.m.at the South Windsor Rye Street Park. We will be planting three large trees and looking for two more additional volunteers. Light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle. This is also an educational activity partnering with SW Parks & Rec. Interested students please reach out ASAP to Ms. Ramachandran at [email protected]. Thank you!
Attention Seniors: Celebrate your big plans after high school graduation by participating in the College Gear/Future Plans Spirit Day on Monday, May 1st. Rep some gear to show us where you are going next year or wear anything related to celebrating your future plans. We can’t wait to celebrate alongside you.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Seniors should take note of 2 scholarships awarded ONLY to SWHS students. Both are due very soon. The Marcella Masinda Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated efforts to improve our society through participation in civic and social activities, and has a strong moral character. The application is due next Monday, May 1st. The William Perry Scholarship is awarded to students who have exhibited outstanding leadership in multiple arenas, while maintaining a rigorous course load, and strong academic performance. This application is due next Wednesday, May 3rd. Details for both scholarships can be found in Naviance. Search the database for the scholarship name for quick access.
Harvard Student Agencies and Learn with Leaders have teamed up to provide spring and summer enrichment programs for students looking to explore careers and leadership skills. Visit www.learnwithleaders.com and under the “Our Offerings” tab choose Certificate Programs to learn more about opportunities such as Future Doctors, Future Lawyers, Future Entrepreneurs and more.
The part-time jobs board in the Career Center is overflowing with opportunities. Brand new to the board are positions at iCode Manchester – a STEAM education center. They are looking for Lab Mentors and Part-Time Instructors depending on age and experience. All jobs are for students who are 16 and over. Stop into the Career Center to see the flyers and scan the QR code to access application information. There are plenty of other jobs available to consider as well– restaurants, daycares and camps, and more!
ATHLETICS:
Girls Track and Field competed against Tolland this week. First place finishes were had by Serena Thaker in the 400, Valerie Turgeon in pole vault, Mallory Mead in high jump and javelin, Grace Smith in the 3200, Sophia McCormack in discus and the 4X100 team of Susan Otaluka, Sidney Montana, Jaya Pichay, and Serena Thaker.
lramach
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Seniors should take note of 2 scholarships awarded ONLY to SWHS students. Both are due very soon. The Marcella Masinda Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated efforts to improve our society through participation in civic and social activities, and has a strong moral character. The application is due next Monday, May 1st. The William Perry Scholarship is awarded to students who have exhibited outstanding leadership in multiple arenas, while maintaining a rigorous course load, and strong academic performance. This application is due next Wednesday, May 3rd. Details for both scholarships can be found in Naviance. Search the database for the scholarship name for quick access.
Harvard Student Agencies and Learn with Leaders have teamed up to provide spring and summer enrichment programs for students looking to explore careers and leadership skills. Visit www.learnwithleaders.com and under the “Our Offerings” tab choose Certificate Programs to learn more about opportunities such as Future Doctors, Future Lawyers, Future Entrepreneurs and more.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Attention Seniors: The final collection dates for Senior dues are April 26th & 27th during all 4 lunch waves and May 3rd from 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Main Lobby. Payments can also be made through MySchoolBucks until 11:59 p.m. on 5/3. Senior dues cover graduation, reception, and outing. See Google Classroom for details.
Calling Seniors who have taken multiple art classes!
The Senior Art Show is coming - this is your opportunity to show your artwork and qualify for an Art Honor Cord! Join the Google Classroom with the code: sjemjjw to learn the guidelines, judging Criteria, and to fill out the application. If you are interested in earning an honor cord in art, you will need to participate in the judged section of this Senior Art Show.
Applications are due May 5th - If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to an art teacher so we can help!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Hey Bobcat foodies! April's Cooking Club is on Thursday, April 27th. Our springtime menu features Strawberry Fields punch, cheesy potato casserole, spinach-chicken-sausage in a blanket, fancy finger sandwiches, and super cute Easter bunny racers! Bring $5 to Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz to reserve your spot.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Attention students of SWHS-Nominate a staff or faculty member for April's Staffulty of the Month on your class Google Classroom page. Students can nominate faculty and staff that demonstrate kindness, understanding, encouragement, and more through this school year. Nominations will be reviewed by Student Council officers. Two Staff members will be selected every month. They will be recognized at monthly faculty meetings and on the school website. Please be school appropriate with your nominations.
Attention Seniors: The final collection dates for Senior dues are April 26th & 27th during all 4 lunch waves and May 3rd from 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Main Lobby. Payments can also be made through MySchoolBucks until 11:59 p.m. on 5/3. Senior dues cover graduation, reception, and outing. See Google Classroom for details.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The Islamic Club will meet on Wednesday April 26th right after school in Room 227. Please join using Google Classroom code: i7bdywc. If you have questions, contact Mr. Ly (Lee) in Room 227 or Maya Kharboush.
ATHLETICS:
The South Windsor Tennis teams will be hosting “The Zebra Cup,” a student/faculty tennis tournament on May 16th from 3pm to 6:30pm at the Wapping Tennis courts. All proceeds will benefit Hartford Bags of Love. Suggested donation is $10 per person.
lramach
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