October 2017 - Posts
Homecoming Dance tickets are now being sold on-line through Ticketleap.com - simply search for "South Windsor". Sales will end Wednesday at 3:00pm or sooner if sold out. Tickets are $10 each and you must bring the digital ticket along with an ID to the dance with you. This is a link for direct access to purchasing.
Don’t forget to wear college apparel to school on Wednesday in preparation of the upcoming College Fair!
Attention Bobcat bowling Club members…tomorrow is the first club outing. A friendly reminder…anyone who needs transportation should get a bus pass at the Main Office on the side doors. Please see Mr. Gray in Room 168 if you have any questions or concerns.
The SWHS Gay-Straight Alliance WILL meet in Room 148 TODAY at 2:00pm. Bring your ideas for a summit and any other topics or concerns you'd like to discuss and share. Never been to a meeting but want to check it out? Come on down! All are welcome!
Are you interested in spreading kindness and positivity throughout our school community? Then consider joining the Anti- Bullying Club. Our first meeting will be on Thursday at 2:00pm in Room 131. We hope to see you there!
The Mind's Eye Club will host its first Coffeehouse of the year on Wednesday night at 6:00pm in the Media Center. Share a song, story, or poem at our Open Mic, or just come for the entertainment. We hope to see you there!
Attention skiers and boarders! This year we will be running 5 weekly trips to Ski Sundown on Thursday nights as well as a weekend trip to Jay Peak. Please stop by Room 234C or 254 to pick up your permission slips. Trips will be filled on a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to get your forms and payment in quickly to secure a spot.
Bowling Club forms with payment must be turned in today for those interested in participating. Please see Mr. Gray in Room 168 for additional details.
Any eligible senior who wishes to be considered for admission to Rho Kappa, National Social Studies Honor Society, should pick up a form today in the Social Studies Department.
The SWHS Bobcats “Relay For Life” Club will be back in action today in Room 143 for new and old members. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please contact Mrs. Frasier in Room 143!
Athletic News:
-The girls’ volleyball team will be selling tickets in the cafe today and tomorrow to their "Dig Pink" match Tuesday, October 17 vs. Ellington. The advanced ticket purchase price is $2 and $4 at the door. Hopefully you will buy a ticket and attend this charity game where the proceeds from ticket, food and raffle prices will be donated to the Sideout Foundation for breast cancer awareness.
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HOMECOMING DANCE TICKETS are now being sold on-line through Ticketleap.com. Sales will end next Wednesday at 3:00pm or sooner if sold out. Only one week until the dance! Tickets are $10 each and you must bring the digital ticket along with an ID to the dance with you. Click this direct link to purchase tickets
In preparation of the upcoming College Fair, please wear college apparel to school on Wednesday, October 18.
Looking for a book to read this weekend? The South Windsor High School Book Club will meet this Tuesday, October 17 at 2:05pm in Room 100 to discuss the book The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton. Read it this weekend, and join us on Tuesday! New members are welcome.
Students interested in a career as a technology education teacher can participate in the Technology Education High School Information Day on the campus of Central Connecticut State University. The event will be held on Sunday, October 22 from 12:00pm -2:00pm and will feature activities that sample the classroom, lab, and extracurricular activities that are part of the program. Campus tours, parent programming and the opportunity to speak undergraduates will also be available. See your school counselor for an invitation to attend!
Bentley University is holding Falcon Diversity Day tomorrow, October 14 from 9:00am – 3:00pm. The event begins with an Admission/Financial Aid presentation, followed by a campus tour and lunch with current students. Then catch the Bentley Falcon football team take on American International College starting at 1:00pm. Students of color, first-generation students, and their allies are invited to attend the event. See the Bentley website or Mrs. Carty in the Career Center for information on how to register.
The CT Science Center offers two opportunities for teenagers to explore scientific concepts and careers and to serve an advisory role. Teen Science Cafés are free events where teens discuss cutting-edge science and technology with local scientists and engineers, try hands-on activities, and socialize. Topics covered will include water quality, computer science, astronomy, and exercise science. The Teen Advisory Council will be a group of teen leaders that work closely with Science Center staff throughout the school year, serving as representatives of young people and a sounding board for ideas to develop high school programming. Additionally, the Council will take on specific projects, such as planning and promoting teen events, working with staff on new social media efforts, and engaging in targeted community outreach and advocacy. The council application will close on October 15. For information on either of these programs, visit the CT Science Center website, check out the information posted in the Career Center or email [email protected].
Monday’s college visits to the Career Center will be from Hofstra University and Bentley University. If you have already signed up to attend, please set yourself a reminder. If you have not signed up yet, but are interested in these schools please sign up in Naviance! Representatives will be here every day next week, so keep checking the complete list in Naviance.
Anyone interested in joining the Bowling Club still has time to get their registration form in for the first date October 17. All forms with payment must be turned in on or before October 16. Please see Mr. Gray in Room 168 for additional details.
Applications for RHO KAPPA, National Social Studies Honor Society, are available now from your teachers in the Social Studies Department. Any eligible senior who wishes to be considered for admission should pick up a form today in the Social Studies Department.
Don’t forget…the SWHS Bobcats “Relay For Life” Club will be back in action Monday, October 16 in Room 143. We are welcoming new and old members to attend this informational meeting. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please contact Mrs. Frasier in Room 143! Thank you!
Enfield High School will host the Town of Enfield College Fair on Wednesday, October 25 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Representatives from colleges, universities, and technical schools will be available to talk to students and parents.
Due today! Seniors, go to the Senior Capstone Link off of the SWHS Homepage and fill out the required Google Form for presentations on November 7. Capstone is a graduation requirement.
Final reminder…SADD members need to follow the Twitter account. Sign up if you have not done so already.
Athletic News:
-The girls’ volleyball team played well at Hall HS last night winning the freshmen match 2-0, winning JV 2-1, and losing a close one for varsity 3-1. The team will travel to Enfield tonight.
-The girls’ volleyball team will be selling tickets in the cafe today, Monday and Tuesday to their "Dig Pink" match next Tuesday, October 17 vs. Ellington. The advanced ticket purchase price is $2 and $4 at the door. Hopefully you will buy a ticket and attend this charity game where the proceeds from ticket, food and raffle prices will be donated to the Sideout Foundation for breast cancer awareness.
-The girls’ swim team faced Hall, East Catholic, and Conard in a quad meet Tuesday night. Emma Hap had 2 outstanding performances, winning both the 200 and and 500 yard freestyles in tight races. Captains Chrissy Jones and Liz Savidge both won their events, the 100 yard breastroke and the 100 yard backstroke. Other outstanding performers included Sarah Mulcahy, Sarah Sartoris, and Erin Garvey. The Lady Bobcats take Glastonbury today at Star Hill!
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Attention seniors!! Applications for RHO KAPPA, National Social Studies Honor Society, are available now from your teachers in the Social Studies Department. Any eligible senior who wishes to be considered for admission should pick up a form today in the Social Studies Department.
The Mind's Eye Club will host its first Coffeehouse of the year on Wednesday, October 18 at 6:00pm in the Media Center. Share a song, story, or poem at our Open Mic, or just come for the entertainment. We hope to see you there!
In yesterday's Math Team meet at Bristol Eastern High School, South Windsor was A-MA-ZING! In one of the best performances ever by a team in a Capitol Area Math League Meet, the Bobcats scored 105 out of a possible 108 points, winning the meet with over 20 teams competing. The A-Team performance included perfect meets by seniors Carter Cobb and Hannah Leibowitz, junior Jason Rickenbacher, and sophomore Neal Shah, and a great first meet by freshman Keshav Ramesh. Perfect meets were also turned in by B-Team seniors Thomas Strelecky, Tyler Branscombe, and Kevin Liu.
Hello Relayers! The SWHS Bobcats Relay For Life Club will be back in action Monday, October 16 in Room 143. We are welcoming new and old members to attend this informational meeting about the club and what we will be doing throughout the year! If you are unable to attend this meeting please contact Mrs. Fraiser in Room 143! Thank you!
We will finish out this week’s college visits with Syracuse University and Castleton University on Friday. Please continue to sign up in Naviance to attend these visits. As a reminder, seniors who need help with their college essays can come to the Career Center for editing assistance.
Attention skiers and boarders! This year we will be running 5 weekly trips to Ski Sundown on Thursday nights as well as a weekend trip to Jay Peak. Please stop by Room 234C or 254 to pick up your permission slips. Trips will be filled on a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to get your forms and payment in quickly to secure a spot.
Are you interested in spreading kindness and positivity throughout our school community? Then consider joining the Anti- Bullying Club. Our first meeting will be on Thursday, October 19 at 2:00pm in Room 131. We hope to see you there!
The Jump Start Tutoring Program is back and will held Thursday afternoons at TEMS. Applications are now available in the High School Counseling Office if you are interested. You will be matched with a middle school student, assisting them with their homework, studying for exams, and working on projects for about 2 hours a week. Transportation is provided.
Seniors, go to the Senior Capstone Link off of the SWHS Homepage and fill out the required Google Form for presentations on November 7. This is due tomorrow! Remember, Capstone is a graduation requirement.
SADD members…please be sure to follow our Twitter account and complete the sign up if you have not done so already.
Reminder…“South Windsor For the Kids” will be having a fundraiser at a local fast food restaurant on Sullivan Avenue tonight from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Please come out and make a purchase to help us raise money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
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Attention Seniors: go to the Senior Capstone Link off of the SWHS Homepage and fill out the required Google Form for presentations on November 7. This must be done by this Friday! Remember, Capstone is a graduation requirement.
Tomorrow afternoon, there will be three colleges visiting the Career Center. Elmira College, St. Joseph's College in Maine, and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising will all have representatives here. Please sign up in Naviance if you are interested in these schools.
Attention members of SADD…please follow our Twitter account and complete the sign up if you have not already.
Attention Bowlers! Anyone interested in joining the Bowling Club still has time to get their registration form in for the first date October 17. All forms with payment must be turned in on or before October 16. Please see Mr. Gray in Room 168 for additional details.
Are you interested in spreading kindness and positivity throughout our school community? Then consider joining the Anti-Bullying Club. Our first meeting is today at 2:00pm in Room 131. We hope to see you there!
“South Windsor For the Kids” will be having a fundraiser at a local fast food restaurant on Sullivan Avenue this Thursday from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Please come out and make a purchase to help us raise money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
The Strategy Club will meet tomorrow at 2:00pm in the Seminar Room. Join us for some Halloween themed games. See Mr. Hoffman in Room 149 or check out our webpage for details.
https://sites.google.com/a/apps.southwindsorschools.org/swhsstrategyclub/
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Don’t forget…if you are bringing a guest to the Homecoming Dance, you MUST have a completed and signed Guest Request Form prior to purchasing tickets. Forms are due tomorrow and may be found in the Main Office or through the “Senior” page online.
South Windsor For the Kids will be having a fundraiser at a local fast food restaurant on Sullivan Avenue this Thursday from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Please come out and make a purchase to help us raise money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
The next Gardening Club meeting will be held tomorrow after school in room 234C. New members welcome!
Although we run on a special schedule tomorrow, there are still 3 colleges who making visits to the Career Center for interested students. Rollins College will be here at 9:30am and RIT will visit at 10:30am for any seniors who wish to come in early and meet. If you sign up to attend, PLEASE make sure you set a reminder for yourself tonight! Lycoming College will be here later in the day at 12:30pm.
The admissions staffs from Bowdoin College and Davidson College are teaming up for an Information Night on Tuesday, October 24th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the Hartford Marriott Farmington. A poster advertising the event is hanging in the Career Center.
The Strategy Club will meet tomorrow at 2:00pm in the Seminar Room. Join us for some Halloween themed games. See Mr. Hoffman in Room 149 or check out our webpage for details.
https://sites.google.com/a/apps.southwindsorschools.org/swhsstrategyclub/
The Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization (HOBY) is a nationally recognized group dedicated to developing leaders through national conferences and training. Any sophomore interested in applying to attend the HOBY Leadership Seminar taking place in the spring are invited to see Mr. Wry in School Counseling for either an application or more details.
The Jump Start Tutoring Program is back and will held Thursday afternoons at TEMS. Applications are now available in the High School Counseling Office if you are interested. You will be matched with a middle school student, assisting them with their homework, studying for exams, and working on projects for about 2 hours a week. Transportation is provided.
Hey foodies! The Cooking Club Officers will meet tomorrow to plan a delicious Thanksgiving menu. If you'd like to help us plan, we'll be meeting after school in Room 105.
Athletic News:
-The Lady Bobcats swim team beat East Hartford Friday night to improve their record to 5-1. Senior captains Chrissy Jones and Liz Savidge were double event winners. Jones took the 200 yard freestyle and 100 yard backstroke while Savidge took the diving event and the 100 yard butterfly. Other outstanding performers included Megha Rao, Emma Soloperto, and Sydney Ruschmeier. The ladies take Conard, Hall, and East Catholic in a quad meet this afternoon.
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Attention students taking the SAT tomorrow! Please remember to bring your admission ticket, a separate photo ID, two #2 pencils, and a calculator. Please plan to arrive between 7:15am and 7:30am. Good luck!
Election posters may be picked up in the Main Office by 4:00pm at the end of today! After that time, they will be discarded.
Seniors – take advantage of the long weekend to work on your Common App (or other college applications) and your essay!! Remember to stop into the Career Center if you need assistance. Tuesday’s college visits will be Boston College, Western New England University and Brandeis University. Please sign up in Naviance if you would like to meet with any of these schools.
Would you like to give back to your community while helping younger students? The Jump Start Tutoring Program is back and will held Thursday afternoons at TEMS. You will be matched with a middle school student, assisting them with their homework, studying for exams, and working on projects for about 2 hours a week. Transportation is provided. Applications are now available in the High School Counseling Office!
For any student looking to fulfill a community service requirement or get involved with the South Windsor Business Expo, student volunteers are needed to help with the Business Expo to be held at Nomad’s on this Saturday, October 7. Student volunteers are needed the night before, October 6 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm to help vendors in setting up their booths and on Saturday from 9:00pm to 4:00pm to direct both vendors and visitors to the fair as well as hand out give-away bags, etc. The Expo welcomes students who could work a shift of a couple of hours or the entire day on Saturday. This would be a wonderful opportunity to have students see how businesses market their business to the public. Volunteers could call the Chamber of Commerce directly at 860-644-9442 or, Cindi Yakoubian, at Ellsworth at 860-291-1256.
Hey foodies! The Cooking Club Officers will meet on Wednesday, October 11 to plan a delicious Thanksgiving menu. If you'd like to help us plan, we'll be meeting after school in Room 105.
Are you interested in spreading kindness and positivity throughout our school community? Then consider joining the Anti-Bullying Club. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, October 11 at 2:00pm in Room 131. We hope to see you there!
Athletic News:
-Boys’ varsity soccer had an exciting game versus Manchester on Wednesday. With a minute and eleven seconds left in OT, Jared Caroline headed home the game winner on a pass from Mitchell Lyons to keep the Bobcats at the top of their division. They play their next game this Friday at 6:00pm in Rocky Hill.
-The girls' varsity soccer team will play their Pink Out Game for Breast Cancer Awareness today at 3:45pm at home. Please come out and support the team and this important cause.
-Girls’ volleyball plays Glastonbury today at home. Freshmen and JV play at 4:00pm and varsity starts at 5:00pm. Hope to see you there!
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Homecoming Planning Committee will meet in Room 257 at 2:10pm today.
The Career Center will wrap up this week’s college visits with Colby-Sawyer College, Sacred Heart University and Juniata College on Friday. Colleges continue to book visits with us so check Naviance daily and sign up for schools that interest you. Students attending the Boston University visit at 12:30pm today should report to the Auditorium. This visit will NOT take place in the Career Center.
The Jump Start Tutoring Program is back! Would you like to give back to your community? Do you enjoy helping younger students? Do you have 2 hours a week available to volunteer? The Jump Start Tutoring Program is held Thursday afternoons at TEMS. You will be matched with a middle school student and you will assist them with their homework, studying for exams and working on projects. Transportation is provided. Applications are now available in the High School Counseling Office!
For any student looking to fulfill a community service requirement or get involved with the South Windsor Business Expo, student volunteers are needed to help with the Business Expo to be held at Nomad’s on this Saturday, October 7. They need student volunteers the night before, October 6 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm to help vendors in setting up their booths and on Saturday from 9:00pm to 4:00pm to direct both vendors and visitors to the fair as well as hand out give-away bags, etc. They would welcome students who could come for a shift of a couple of hours or the entire day on Saturday. This would be a wonderful opportunity to have students see how businesses market their business to the public. Volunteers could call the Chamber of Commerce directly at 860-644-9442 or, Cindi Yakoubian, at Ellsworth at 860-291-1256.
Attention Interact Club members: Tomorrow is our October meeting at 2:05pm in the seminar room. Please come to sign up for new events! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Howard in Room 134. See you there!
Last call! Auditions for the 2017-2018 Jazz Ensemble will be held tomorrow at 2:00pm in Room 4. See Mr. Crowley or Mr. Verrastro for details.
If you are bringing a guest to the Homecoming Dance, you MUST have a completed and signed Guest Request Form prior to purchasing tickets. Forms may be found in the Main Office or through the “Senior” page online.
Attention all students: the SWHS Writing Center is now open and ready for business! Our student tutors can help you with any writing assignment, including papers, lab reports, and college essays, and are available after school Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, as well as during select class periods, in the Media Center. See your English teacher for details or look for one of our posted schedules. We're looking forward to helping you!
The Envirothon Team will be meeting today after school in Room 206. This team studies subject such as wildlife, forestry, aquatic organisms, and soils. Come to room 206 after school today to learn about this unique competition team. Space is limited. See Mrs. Eitel or Mrs. Davies with any questions.
Fashion Club meets today after school in Room 7 until 3:00pm. We will plan for our painted shoe project and other new business. If you are interested in joining but couldn't make the first meeting, new members are welcome.
The Robotics Team will meet tonight in Room 12 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This meeting will kick off the new season for Bobcat Robotics. All students who are interested in being a part of the team please attend.
Konnichiwa. TODAY is the first meeting of the Japanese Club in Room 230 right after school. Learn some Japanese and watch anime. Japanese food will be served!
Athletic News:
-On Friday the girls' varsity soccer team will play their Pink Out Game for Breast Cancer Awareness. Please come out and support the team and this important cause.
-The girls’ volleyball team played away at Bloomfield last night. The freshmen team lost a close one 2-1, JV won 2-0, and varsity won 3-0. The team will be home tomorrow night vs. Glastonbury, Hope to see you there! Also, girls on the volleyball team need to note the practice times for today. The freshmen team will practice from 2:30pm - 4:00pm and JV and Varsity will be from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Any questions, see Coach Holt.
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Fashion Club's second meeting will be tomorrow after school in Room 7 until 3:00pm. At this meeting we will plan for our painted shoe project and other new business. If you are interested in joining but couldn't make the first meeting, new members are welcome. Also, if you think painting on a pair of sneakers sounds like fun, come to the meeting tomorrow to see how you can get started!
The Robotics team will meet Thursday night in Room 12 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This meeting will kick off the new season for Bobcat Robotics. All students who are interested in being a part of the team please attend.
Tomorrow is a busy day in the Career Center with the following colleges making visits: Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of Bridgeport, Binghamton University, and Boston University. Please sign up in Naviance if you plan to attend. Also, seniors who need any help with their Common App, college essay, or any part of the college application process are encouraged to see Mrs. Carty or make an appointment to meet with her.
Konnichiwa. TOMORROW is the first meeting of the Japanese Club in Room 230 right after school. Learn some Japanese and watch anime. Japanese food will be served!
The Envirothon Team will be meeting tomorrow to provide any interested students a description of what this outdoor competition team is all about. Come to Room 206 after school tomorrow to learn about this unique team. Space is limited. See Mrs. Eitel or Mrs. Davies with any questions.
Attention students who plan to be a part of the Interact Club this year: In order to join, you need to add yourself to our Google classroom! The code is: 6el00r. Please fill out the form titled “Interact Membership Sign Up” and bring $5 club dues to Mrs. Howard's room, Room 134, by Friday October 13. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Howard.
FBLA will be having its first meeting tomorrow at 2:00pm in Room 122. See you there! Membership forms are outside of Room 122. Any questions see Mrs. Barrett in Room 126.
Athletic News:
-The Lady Bobcat swim team took a big victory over East Catholic last night, 99-88. Alanna Mawhinney and Kellie Sartoris were double event winners, and outstanding performances were had by Emma Hapkiewicz, Sarah Sartoris, Chrissy Jones, and Crystal Arn-Hetrich. The girls won 9 out of 11 events and overall had a great meet. Nice job, ladies!
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Picture retake day is Thursday. Sign up for a pass in the Main Office TODAY if you have not had your photo taken this year or would like the current photo retaken.
Attention students who plan to be a part of the Interact Club this year: In order to join, you need to add yourself to our Google classroom! The code is: 6el00r. Please fill out the form titled “Interact Membership Sign Up” and bring $5 club dues to Mrs. Howard's room, Room 134, by Friday October 13. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Howard.
Attention all students: the SWHS Writing Center is now open and ready for business! Our student tutors can help you with any writing assignment, including papers, lab reports, and college essays, and are available after school Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, as well as during select class periods, in the Media Center. See your English teacher for details or look for one of our posted schedules. We're looking forward to helping you!
Today's college visits include Eastern CT State University at 11:00am in the Media Center Seminar Room and University of Rhode Island at 1:00pm in the Career Center. Tomorrow we welcome representatives from Yale University and University of Southern California. Please note that a new visit has just been added for Thursday - the Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will be here at 9:00am that morning!
The Envirothon Team will be meeting on Thursday to provide any interested students with a description of what this outdoor competition team is all about. If you are interested in wildlife, forestry, aquatic organisms, or soils then this competition team is for you. Come to Room 206 after school on Thursday to learn about this unique team. Space is limited. See Mrs. Eitel or Mrs. Davies with any questions.
FBLA will be having its first meeting on Thursday, October 5th at 2:00pm in Room 122. See you there! Membership forms are outside of Room 122. Any questions see Mrs. Barrett in Room 126.
South Windsor for the Kids will be raising money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center at the field hockey game today at 3:45pm and at a local fast food restaurant on Sullivan Ave from 5:00-8:00pm this Thursday. Please stop by and support!
SADD will be meet tomorrow morning at 7:00am in the back of the Media Center. All are welcome.
Reminder…there will be an informational TECH CREW meeting directly after school today in Room 144 for the fall musical, "Annie," and the following shows. Bring a friend; there'll be snacks. If you can't make it, pop into Mrs. White's room during the school day next week.
Athletic News:
-The girls’ volleyball team hosted cross town rival Rockville at Home last night winning 2 of the 3 matches. The freshmen team lost 2-0, JV won 2-0 after a comeback in game one, and Varsity won 3-0. The team will travel to Bloomfield Wednesday night. Best of luck to the team and we hope to see you there!
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Picture retake day is Thursday. Sign up for a pass in the Main Office TOMORROW if you have not had your photo taken this year or would like the current photo retaken.
South Windsor for the Kids will be raising money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center at the field hockey game this Tuesday at 3:45pm and at a local fast food restaurant on Sullivan Ave from 5:00-8:00pm this Thursday. Please stop by and support!
Join the Science Fiction/Fantasy Club for our first meeting after school today. Join us for snacks and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” in Room 127 from 2:00-5:00pm.
The Teen Center will be closed on Thursday, October 5 and Monday, October 9.
Tomorrow the Career Center will host visits from Eastern Connecticut State University and University of Rhode Island. Due to the number of students expected to visit with Eastern, please go to the Media Center Seminar Room for this visit. Wednesday's visits will be Yale University and University of Southern California. Please sign up in Naviance and remember to attend these visits!
Five selective schools will collaborate on a series of information sessions throughout New England next week. Colleges and Universities include Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Rice, and University of Chicago. Programs will take place in Providence on Monday, October 2 and Worcester on Tuesday, October 3. For a complete listing of session sites, visit exploringeducationalexcellence.org or see the flier on the Programs and Events board in the Career Center.
Rockville High School is holding its Tri-Town College Fair Thursday night from 6:30-8:00pm. Approximately 90 colleges are expected to attend.
Attention art and design students! National Portfolio Days are scheduled throughout the fall across the country for students wishing to pursue careers in the visual arts. Hartford's National Portfolio Day is October 21. A poster with complete dates and locations is hanging in the Career Center. Students may also visit portfolioday.net
Konnichiwa. This Thursday, October 5 is the first meeting of the Japanese Club in Room 230 right after school. Learn some Japanese and watch anime. Japanese food will be served!
SADD will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00am in the back of the Media Center. All are welcome.
This year, if you're interested in working on TECH CREW for the fall musical, "Annie," or for any of the other shows, please come to Room 144, Mrs. White's room, for a short informational meeting tomorrow directly after school. Bring a friend; there'll be snacks. If you can't make it, pop into Mrs. White's room during the school day next week.
Do you like Italian food and culture? Come join the Italian Club. All are welcome! Our first meeting will be TODAY right after school until 3:30pm in Mrs. Zaccardelli's Room 226. Come and have some input into our activities for the year. Join our Google classroom for additional information.
Sophomores- “HOBY”……the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization is a nationally recognized group dedicated to developing leaders through national conferences and training. Any sophomore interested in applying to attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar taking place in the Spring are invited to see Mr. Wry in School Counseling for either an application or more details.
Open auditions for “Understaffed” will be held tomorrow from 6:30-8:00pm in the Choir Room, Room 4. See Mr. Martineau in Room 4 for details or questions.
Auditions for the 2017-2018 Jazz Ensemble will be held this Friday at 2:00pm in Room 4. See Mr. Crowley or Mr. Verrastro for details.
If you are bringing a guest to the Homecoming Dance, you MUST have a completed and signed Guest Request Form prior to purchasing tickets. Forms may be found in the Main Office or through the “Senior” page online.
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