South WindsorHigh School

SCHOOL NEWS:

Spring Forward in Style with the School Store's Hoodie & Beanie Bundle! Spring is here, but that doesn't mean you have to ditch the cozy vibes! The school store's Hoodie & Beanie Bundle is the perfect way to transition into the new season. For just $45, you can get a lightweight hoodie and a matching beanie – ideal for those days with a morning chill or a cool breeze. Plus, you can rep your school with pride! This is a limited-time offer, so snag yours before they're gone! Embrace the spring weather in style – head down to the school store today!

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Interested in meeting new people and challenging your mind? Puzzle Society offers a fun and challenging way to exercise your brain. Puzzle Society works on different types of puzzles such as crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, brain teasers, and more! It's a great way to bond with fellow puzzle enthusiasts and share your love for problem-solving! Join Puzzle Society’s first meeting on Monday Mar 25th in room #223. Join the google classroom with the code evndcsx. 

The next French club meeting will be on Wednesday, March 27 right after school in Room 227. We'll watch a movie, play games, and have snacks. Everyone is welcome. Please see Mr. Ly or Bhaavni Krishna if you have questions.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Interested in a career in Nursing? The UCONN School of Nursing will be hosting an information session about their Early Intro to Nursing Professions summer program on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  UCONN Nursing professors and students will speak with interested students from 10AM-11AM in the Seminar Room located next door to the Media Center. This opportunity is open to students grades 9-11. If you have any questions, stop by Room 100 to speak with Mrs. Bravo.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Spring Forward in Style with the School Store's Hoodie & Beanie Bundle! Spring is here, but that doesn't mean you have to ditch the cozy vibes! The school store's Hoodie & Beanie Bundle is the perfect way to transition into the new season. For just $45, you can get a lightweight hoodie and a matching beanie – ideal for those days with a morning chill or a cool breeze. Plus, you can rep your school with pride! This is a limited-time offer, so snag yours before they're gone! Embrace the spring weather in style – head down to the school store today!

Academic Support Club will be canceled this Thursday, March 21st.

Happy Women's History month! In celebration, Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a month-long fundraiser with Leah Cunha crafts. Any purchases made from her website supports our pen pals in Kenya! This is a great way to raise money for our pan pals, earn credit for the club, and get some cute jewelry in the process! 

Interested in a career in Nursing? The UCONN School of Nursing will be hosting an information session about their Early Intro to Nursing Professions summer program on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. UCONN Nursing professors and students will speak with interested students from 10AM-11AM in the Seminar Room located next door to the Media Center. This opportunity is open to students grades 9-11. If you have any questions, stop by Room 100 to speak with Mrs. Bravo.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Interested in meeting new people and challenging your mind? Puzzle Society offers a fun and challenging way to exercise your brain. Puzzle Society works on different types of puzzles such as crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, brain teasers, and more! It's a great way to bond with fellow puzzle enthusiasts and share your love for problem-solving! Join Puzzle Society’s first meeting on Monday May 25th in room #223. Join the google classroom with the code evndcsx. 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Interested in a career in Nursing? The UCONN School of Nursing will be hosting an information session about their Early Intro to Nursing Professions summer program on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. UCONN Nursing professors and students will speak with interested students from 10AM-11AM in the Seminar Room located next door to the Media Center.  This opportunity is open to students grades 9-11. If you have any questions, stop by Room 100 to speak with Mrs. Bravo.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Happy Women's History month! In celebration, Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a month-long fundraiser with Leah Cunha crafts. Any purchases made from her website supports our pen pals in Kenya! This is a great way to raise money for our pan pals, earn credit for the club, and get some cute jewelry in the process! 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The next Italian Club meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th right after school in Annex Room 35.  We'll be watching a movie, playing games, and having snacks. The meeting is free and everyone is welcome. 

The March Cooking Club will be on Thursday, March 21st at 2:05 PM in room 105.  We will be celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with some twists on the classics. This month's menu items are: Shamrock Shakes, Irish Soda Bread, Irish Nachos, Hot Pastrami Pizza, Lucky Charms Cookies and Over The Rainbow Cupcakes. Please bring $5 to Sra. Ruiz in AN 56 or to Sra. Hwang in AN 37 to reserve your spot today. 

SCHOOL NEWS:

Tuesday, March 19th is SAT Day for Juniors. Students must report to their testing room with a fully charged, school-issued Chromebook and a Chromebook charger. It is optional to bring a snack, drink, and calculator. Room assignments will be posted in the lobby and outside the cafeteria the week before testing. Students with testing accommodations will receive additional instructions. 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will have late arrival, virtual capstone presentations, or virtual AP review. The school day will start with period 5 beginning at 11:10 am. Morning Bus routes for 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will run on a 4 hour delay. 

Happy Women's History month! In celebration, Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a month-long fundraiser with Leah Cunha crafts. Any purchases made from her website supports our pen pals in Kenya! This is a great way to raise money for our pan pals, earn credit for the club, and get some cute jewelry in the process! 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Bobcat Robotics is hosting a sweet online fundraiser through a chocolate shop located at Evergreen Walk. Visit the store website to place an order. Part of the proceeds will benefit Bobcat Robotics. 

The next Italian Club meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th right after school in Annex Room 35.  We'll be watching a movie, playing games, and having snacks. The meeting is free and everyone is welcome. 

The March Cooking Club will be on Thursday, March 21st at 2:05 PM in room 105.  We will be celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with some twists on the classics.  This month's menu items are: Shamrock Shakes, Irish Soda Bread, Irish Nachos, Hot Pastrami Pizza, Lucky Charms Cookies and Over The Rainbow Cupcakes. Please bring $5 to Sra. Ruiz in AN 56 or to Sra. Hwang in AN 37 to reserve your spot today. 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

There will be two upcoming visits from military recruiters to the Career Center. If you are interested in finding out more about the United States Marines, there will be a rep here on Wednesday, March 20th at 10 AM. There will be a rep from the United States Army on Wednesday, March 27th at 1:30 PM. These are listed on your homepage in Naviance. Click the link to register. 

Students in grades 9 through 12 who are interested in the law profession are invited to attend a free Law Camp sponsored by the CT Bar Association. The camp runs from 8:30 to 4:30, July 8th through July 12th in New Haven. See the flier in the Career Center for more information. 

SCHOOL NEWS:

This week's tip from the writing center: If you have an assignment with a word limit, don't focus on that while writing. Just get all your ideas out on the page. Then go back, re-read, and ask yourself what needs to remain and what is unnecessary. For help editing and revising, stop by the Writing Center in Room 136 Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 2-3 pm. For more writing tips, follow us on Instagram @swhswritingcenter.

Tuesday March 19 is SAT Day for juniors. Students must report to their testing room with a fully charged, school-issued Chromebook and a Chromebook charger. It is optional to bring a snack, drink, and calculator. Room assignments will be posted in the lobby and outside the cafeteria the week before testing. Students testing with accommodations will receive additional instructions. 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will have late arrival, virtual capstone presentations, or virtual AP review. The school day will start with period 5 beginning at 11:10 am.  Morning Bus routes for 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will run on a 4 hour delay. 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Environmental Club is selling t-shirts to promote “Earth Day is Every Day!” Shirts will be sold in the Cafe and in Ms. Eitel’s classroom Room 206 from February 26th thru June. Students will wear the shirts on specific days to show their love of conservation and environmental stewardship.

Bobcat Robotics is hosting a sweet online fundraiser through a chocolate shop located at Evergreen Walk. Visit the store website to place an order. Part of the proceeds will benefit Bobcat Robotics. 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

There will be two upcoming visits from military recruiters to the Career Center. If you are interested in finding out more about the United States Marines, there will be a rep here on Wednesday, March 20th at 10 AM. There will be a rep from the United States Army on Wednesday, March 27th at 1:30 PM. These are listed on your homepage in Naviance. Click the link to register. 

Students in grades 9 through 12 who are interested in the law profession are invited to attend a free Law Camp sponsored by the CT Bar Association. The camp runs from 8:30 to 4:30, July 8th through July 12th in New Haven. See the flier in the Career Center for more information. 

SCHOOL NEWS:

Are you a junior who needs help studying for the March SAT? Join the free NHS SAT review session held on Thursday 3/14 for help! We’ll be meeting in Ms. Leone’s room (Room 204) from 2-3pm and snacks will be provided!

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The next Italian Club meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th right after school in Annex Room 35.  We'll be watching a movie, playing games, and having snacks. The meeting is free and everyone is welcome. 

Traditional snow box crackers are not made of snow. What are they made of then? Find out at the next Japanese Club Meeting, THURSDAY, March 14 in Room 230. We will talk about our participation in the Multicultural Fair in April, learn about Japanese castles (in Japanese), watch anime and of course, eat snow box crackers! All are welcome.

雪の箱の煎餅とは、雪製ではなくて何でしょうか。次の木曜日０４月14日の教室２３０に日本文化クラブ会話で見つけましょう！そして、クラブの０５月多文化祭り艦娘について話したり日本城を勉強したりアニメを観たり勿論雪の箱の煎餅を食べましょう！皆さん横そう！

Bobcat Robotics is hosting a sweet online fundraiser through a chocolate shop located at Evergreen Walk. Visit the store website to place an order. Part of the proceeds will benefit Bobcat Robotics. 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Interested in a career in Nursing? The UCONN School of Nursing will be hosting an information session about their Early Intro to Nursing Professions summer program on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  UCONN Nursing professors and students will speak with interested students from 10AM-11AM in the Seminar Room located next door to the Media Center.  This opportunity is open to students grades 9-11.  If you have any questions, stop by Room 100 to speak with Mrs. Bravo.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Tuesday March 19 is SAT Day for juniors. Students must report to their testing room with a fully charged, school-issued Chromebook and a Chromebook charger. It is optional to bring a snack, drink, and calculator. Room assignments will be posted in the lobby and outside the cafeteria the week before testing. Students testing with accommodations will receive additional instructions. 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will have late arrival, virtual capstone presentations, or virtual AP review. The school day will start with period 5 beginning at 11:10 am.  Morning Bus routes for 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will run on a 4 hour delay. 

Are you a junior who needs help studying for the March SAT? Join the free NHS SAT review session held on Thursday 3/14 for help! We’ll be meeting in Ms. Leone’s room (Room 204) from 2-3pm and snacks will be provided!

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Traditional snow box crackers are not made of snow. What are they made of then? Find out at the next Japanese Club Meeting, THURSDAY, March 14 in Room 230. We will talk about our participation in the Multicultural Fair in April, learn about Japanese castles (in Japanese), watch anime and of course, eat snow box crackers! All are welcome.

雪の箱の煎餅とは、雪製ではなくて何でしょうか。次の木曜日０４月14日の教室２３０に日本文化クラブ会話で見つけましょう！そして、クラブの０５月多文化祭り艦娘について話したり日本城を勉強したりアニメを観たり勿論雪の箱の煎餅を食べましょう！皆さん横そう！

The March Cooking Club will be on Thursday, March 21st at 2:05 PM in room 105.  We will be celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with some twists on the classics.  This month's menu items are: Shamrock Shakes, Irish Soda Bread, Irish Nachos, Hot Pastrami Pizza, Lucky Charms Cookies and Over The Rainbow Cupcakes.  Please bring $5 to Sra. Ruiz in AN 56 or to Sra. Hwang in AN 37 to reserve your spot today. 

Bobcat Robotics is hosting a sweet online fundraiser through a chocolate shop located at Evergreen Walk. Visit the store website to place an order. Part of the proceeds will benefit Bobcat Robotics. 

Happy Women's History month! In celebration, Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a month-long fundraiser with Leah Cunha crafts. Any purchases made from her website supports our pen pals in Kenya! This is a great way to raise money for our pan pals, earn credit for the club, and get some cute jewelry in the process! 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Interested in a career in Nursing? The UCONN School of Nursing will be hosting an information session about their Early Intro to Nursing Professions summer program on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  UCONN Nursing professors and students will speak with interested students from 10AM-11AM in the Seminar Room located next door to the Media Center. This opportunity is open to students grades 9-11.  If you have any questions, stop by Room 100 to speak with Mrs. Bravo.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Tuesday March 19 is SAT Day for juniors. Students must report to their testing room with a fully charged, school-issued Chromebook and a Chromebook charger. It is optional to bring a snack, drink, and calculator. Room assignments will be posted in the lobby and outside the cafeteria the week before testing. Students testing with accommodations will receive additional instructions. 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will have late arrival, virtual capstone presentations, or virtual AP review. The school day will start with period 5 beginning at 11:10 am.  Morning Bus routes for 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will run on a 4 hour delay. 

The blood drive is happening TODAY in the media center! If you are 17 or older, stop by anytime before 12:15 to help save 3 lives. We are in a national blood shortage, so every donation counts. As a thank you for donating, the Red Cross is providing all donors with a $10 gift card by email to a pet supply merchant of your choice. See Ms. Karasinski in the Media Center for more information.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Traditional snow box crackers are not made of snow. What are they made of then? Find out at the next Japanese Club Meeting, THURSDAY, March 14 in Room 230. We will talk about our participation in the Multicultural Fair in April, learn about Japanese castles (in Japanese), watch anime and of course, eat snow box crackers! All are welcome.

雪の箱の煎餅とは、雪製ではなくて何でしょうか。次の木曜日０４月14日の教室２３０に日本文化クラブ会話で見つけましょう！そして、クラブの０５月多文化祭り艦娘について話したり日本城を勉強したりアニメを観たり勿論雪の箱の煎餅を食べましょう！皆さん横そう！

The next Italian Club meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th right after school in Annex Room 35.  We'll be watching a movie, playing games, and having snacks. The meeting is free and everyone is welcome. 

The March Cooking Club will be on Thursday, March 21st at 2:05 PM in room 105.  We will be celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with some twists on the classics.  This month's menu items are: Shamrock Shakes, Irish Soda Bread, Irish Nachos, Hot Pastrami Pizza, Lucky Charms Cookies and Over The Rainbow Cupcakes.  Please bring $5 to Sra. Ruiz in AN 56 or to Sra. Hwang in AN 37 to reserve your spot today. 

Bobcat Robotics is hosting a sweet online fundraiser through a chocolate shop located at Evergreen Walk. Visit the store website to place an order. Part of the proceeds will benefit Bobcat Robotics. 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

If you are interested in learning more about the United States Air Force or Marines, please check Naviance for upcoming visits and sign up to attend! There are multiple military academy summer programs for students interested in learning more about academy life. West Point is running a Summer Leaders Experience - a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of a West Point cadet. Admission to the program is highly selective and applications are due by March 15th. The United States Naval Academy offers both Summer Seminar and Summer STEM programs. Applications to those programs are due on April 15th. For details visit links posted in the announcements on the SWHS website or search the Enrichment Programs section found under the Colleges tab of Naviance. To be included on website posting:

US Military Academy at West Point SEL program: https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program

US Naval Academy programs link: https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/index.php

Interested in a career in Nursing? The UCONN School of Nursing will be hosting an information session about their Early Intro to Nursing Professions summer program on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  UCONN Nursing professors and students will speak with interested students from 10AM-11AM in the Seminar Room located next door to the Media Center.  This opportunity is open to students grades 9-11. If you have any questions, stop by Room 100 to speak with Mrs. Bravo.

SCHOOL NEWS:

The library will be closed on Tuesday, March 12th for the blood drive. Please plan accordingly.

There are still appointment slots available for South Windsor High School’s spring blood drive March 12th in the media center. As a thank you for donating, the Red Cross is providing all donors with a $10 gift card by email to a pet supply merchant of their choice. To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters around school. We will also take walk-ins tomorrow. You must be 17 or older, or 16 years with a parent permission form to donate. See Ms. Karasinski in Room 207 for more information.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Traditional snow box crackers are not made of snow. What are they made of then? Find out at the next Japanese Club Meeting, THURSDAY, March 14 in Room 230. We will talk about our participation in the Multicultural Fair in April, learn about Japanese castles (in Japanese), watch anime and of course, eat snow box crackers! All are welcome.

雪の箱の煎餅とは、雪製ではなくて何でしょうか。次の木曜日０４月14日の教室２３０に日本文化クラブ会話で見つけましょう！そして、クラブの０５月多文化祭り艦娘について話したり日本城を勉強したりアニメを観たり勿論雪の箱の煎餅を食べましょう！皆さん横そう！

SCHOOL NEWS:

The 9th Grade Class will be selling Shamrocks during all 4 lunch waves the week of March 4th to March 8th. Stop by the table during your lunch wave to write out your note on the shamrock. They will be delivered during homeroom on March 14th. Each Shamrock will cost $1.00. Proceeds go to the 9th grade Class of 2027. See Mrs. Barrett with questions.

If you are interested in saving three lives, please consider signing up for South Windsor High School’s spring blood drive being held on Tuesday, March 12th during school. Every donation counts. The Red Cross is providing all donors with a $10 gift card by email to a pet supply merchant of their choice. To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters around school, or through the volunteers that are available during all lunch waves this week. We will also take walk-ins next Tuesday. You must be 17 or older, or 16 years old with a parent permission form to donate. See Ms. Karasinski in Room 207 for more information.

The library will be CLOSED on Tuesday, March 12th for the blood drive. Please plan accordingly.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Environmental Club is selling t-shirts to promote “Earth Day is Every Day!” Shirts will be sold in the Cafe and in Ms. Eitel’s classroom Room 206 from February 26th thru June. Students will wear the shirts on specific days to show their love of conservation and environmental stewardship.

Happy Women's History month! In celebration, Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a month-long fundraiser with Leah Cunha crafts. Any purchases made from her website supports our pen pals in Kenya! This is a great way to raise money for our pan pals, earn credit for the club, and get some cute jewelry in the process! 

The Indian Dance Club will meet on Friday March 8 after school in room 227. Please Mr. Ly or Yogita Bhavana if you have questions.

This week's tip from the Writing Center: When writing a paper that analyzes evidence, most of your paragraph should be your ideas, not quotations. One trick to check is to color code your ideas and the evidence and see how much of the paragraph is evidence. For more tips and tricks, follow @swhswritingcenter on Instagram and check us out in room 136 from 2-3 on Mondays, Wednesday, and Thursdays.

ATHLETICS:

For all girls interested in playing girls soccer next fall there will be a meeting this Friday 3/8 at 3pm in room 102.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE FOR SENIORS: If you are applying to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving scholarship program, please note that the deadline has again been extended due to delays in FAFSA reporting. Applications are now due by Monday, April 15th. If you have started your Dollars for Scholars application – the deadline is still March 15th. Your FAFSA information is not required to complete your application. Please see Mrs. Carty with specific questions about these programs.

CT AeroTech, an extension of Bristol Technical Education Center will hold an Open House on Saturday, April 27th from 9 AM to Noon at Brainard Airport in Hartford. Anyone interested in learning more about the aircraft maintenance industry is invited to attend. There is a flier hanging in the Career Center or keep an eye out for it in the next School Counseling newsletter!