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Wednesday, January 10, 2018 

Attention seniors: Today, January 10, is the last day to sign up to make your Capstone presentation on January 23. All presentations on January 23 will take place between 12:00 pm and 1:15 pm. Please note this time change, as this is now a half day of school.

Please come to your local burger place on Thursday, January 11 at 440 Buckland Hills Drive from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm for the Freshman Class of 2021 fundraiser! All proceeds will go towards your class! Please show the flyer that is on social media so we can get the proceeds. Thank you.

French Exchange Students, don’t forget. There is a very important meeting for all hosts and parents tomorrow at 6:00 pm, in the Seminar Room. Please see Madame Rosano with any questions.

Fashion Club will meet tomorrow after school in Room 7 until 3:00pm. Please come prepared to finish the painted shoe project. 

Last week’s college visits from South Windsor High School alumnae were cancelled due to the snow days, but they have now been rescheduled. Abby Bonds will represent Pace University on Thursday at 10:30am and Mary-Kate Harper will speak about Emmanuel College on Friday at 10:30am. These visits are posted in Naviance and will be take place in the Career Center.

The National Honor Society is sponsoring TWO midterm review sessions for freshman students on Wednesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 18 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm in the cafeteria. Upperclassmen will be available to help students in all subjects and snacks will be provided. Please bring your study guides.
Posted by Guest  On Jan 10, 2018 at 9:54 AM
  
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 

Please note… due to the cancellation of three school days this semester, midterm exams have been moved to Jan 22-26. The new schedule is posted on the home page and the calendar page of the SWHS website.

Attention Skiers and Boarders: Due to the storm and the adjustment to midterm exams, the new dates for Ski Sundown are on the following Thursdays: Jan. 11, Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 8 and Feb. 22. Please see Ms. Andrews or Ms. Lynch if you have questions. 

A representative from the United States Marines will be here THIS morning at 11am in the Career Center. Students interested in learning more about their options with the military, and the Marines in particular, may attend.

Attention Seniors: The link for Graduation Cap & Gown measurements will be open until Friday, January 12. Please submit your measurements ASAP through google classroom or the Class of 2018 website.
Posted by Guest  On Jan 09, 2018 at 9:00 AM
  
Monday, January 8, 2018 

Attention Seniors: The link for Graduation Cap & Gown measurements will be open until Friday, January 12. Please submit your measurements ASAP through google classroom or the Class of 2018 website.

Join the Science Fiction/Fantasy club in Room 127 for our meeting today after school! We will have snacks while we watch and discuss Planet of the Apes. New members are welcome!

Yoga Club will meet today at 2:15pm in the Chorus Room to practice yoga. All experience levels are welcome! See you there!

Students who would like an Enrollment Guide or paper application for Manchester Community College can pick them up in the Career Center during its open hours.

A final reminder to seniors - January 15 is the online application deadline for the Hartford Foundation College Scholarship Program. This program awards 50 renewable $3,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who live in the Greater Hartford region, are entering a 4 year college or university full time, rank in the top third of their class, are active in their school and community, and have financial need. Visit www.hfpgscholarships.org for more information, or use the Scholarship search in Naviance to link directly.

French Exchange Students! There is a very important meeting for all hosts and parents to prepare for the March 28 arrival of 25 students from France! This meeting will be on Thursday, January 11, at 6:00pm, in the Seminar Room. Please see Madame Rosano with any questions! Merci!

Attention Seniors: The next opportunity to give your Capstone presentation is on Tuesday, January 23. In advance of this date, you must sign up to reserve a slot to make your presentation. Sign up on the Google form that is now available under “The Capstone Experience” on the SWHS website. Sign-ups take place now through January 10. Students who have not signed up by January 10 will have changes made to their second semester schedules. If you are unable to present your Capstone project on January 23 due to special circumstances, you must get advance approval from Associate Principal, Ms. Morgan-Hostetler, to avoid second semester schedule changes.   

We would like to close our morning announcements today with a second moment of silence. On December 28th after a long, courageous battle with Leukemia Ali Pahore passed away. Ali was a member of the Class of 2020 and the South Windsor High School Symphonic Band. Ali was a well-liked student who always helped others smile, and will be deeply missed. We ask all members of our school community to keep Ali's family and friends in their thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Guest  On Jan 08, 2018 at 9:24 AM
  
Wednesday, January 3, 2018 

French Exchange Students! There is a very important meeting for all hosts and parents to prepare for the March 28 arrival of 25 students from France! This meeting will be on Thursday, January 11, at 6:00pm, in the Seminar Room. Please see Madame Rosano with any questions! Merci!

South Windsor High School alumnae who are now student representatives for Emmanuel College and Pace University will be in the Career Center to meet with interested students this week. The Emmanuel College student will visit on Thursday at 10:30am and the student from Pace University will visit Friday at 10am. Both visits are listed in Naviance.  

Attention Interact members: Reminder, this Thursday's meeting is mandatory. We will see you at 2:05pm in the Seminar Room. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Howard in person in Room 134. 

Athletic News:
A reminder to all fall athletes to please complete the online fall athletic survey that was sent to you through Naviance email just before the break. You can access the survey by clicking on the Google link provided in the Naviance email.  Please complete this before this Friday, January 5 at 2:00pm.
Posted by Guest  On Jan 03, 2018 at 8:50 AM
  
Tuesday, January 2, 2018 

Attention all students interested in the Travel Club's trip to California this summer. There will be a short informational meeting on Wednesday, January 3 starting at 2:10pm in Room 233 for all students. If you can't attend this meeting please see Señora Ruiz in Room 233.

Attention all students! Students from Mrs. Belval’s Allied Health class have created a project where we need you to send in pictures of what you do that helps you cope with stress! Please send in your pictures to [email protected] by January 5!

Athletic News:
Boys and Girls Indoor Track will meet at 2:15pm in the weight room today.
Posted by Guest  On Jan 02, 2018 at 9:34 AM
  
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