October 2020 - Posts
We will have our first Italian Club meeting on Tuesday, October 13th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. It will be an organizational meeting and be held via google meet. We will be discussing what we'd like to do for the rest of the meetings this year as well as officers for the club. If you still have not joined our Google Classroom, please do so as soon as possible. All are welcome and the classroom code is: kokgmma
On Wednesday, October 14th, 10th and 11th grade students will participate in PSAT testing. Please come to school with a pencil and a calculator. Room assignments have been emailed to students and families. Please arrive at 7:15 a.m., you will be dismissed at approximately 11:30 a.m. 9th grade students will participate in on-going distance learning from home. Seniors will be able to attend the virtual capstone workshop from home. Only 10th and 11th graders will report to school. See your school counselor with questions.
The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club is BACK!! Do you want to be a part of a group that shares important info about drug/alcohol prevention, gets involved in community outreach and creates positive school climate initiatives? Then join the virtual club! The classroom code is nbhjryb. If you are a returning member and have been in the club for at least 2 years, check out the leadership opportunities. Applications for leadership positions are due by Wednesday, October 14th. Questions? Check in with Mrs. Rafalowsky, Mr. Peters or Mrs. Reed.
Do you enjoy reading, watching, or writing Science Fiction or Fantasy stories? Then join the Science Fiction/Fantasy club. Our next virtual meeting will be Thursday, October 15th at 2:30 p.m. We will be watching and discussing Artemis Fowl. Use the code 25d3k2e to join the google classroom.
The SW Teen Center is open to high school students on Monday and Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk across the street to the teen center to unwind, have a snack, or catch up on school work! This will be based on cohorts so we can follow the same protocol as the high school. Space is limited, so if you are interested in reserving a spot please email or call Danielle at the Teen Center at [email protected] or 860-648-3315. The Teen Center will also be utilizing our Twitter and Remind account for information on programs and reminders for events. Follow us to stay in the loop! You can also use the Remind app to reserve a spot at the Teen Center. Twitter- @teen_sw Remind- @swtc20
Bobcat foodies: The first Virtual Cooking Club planning meeting will be on Thursday, October 15th at 2:30 p.m. If you have any questions please see Ms. Cliff in room 133 or Sra. Ruiz in room 233.
Rho Kappa: The National Social Studies Honor Society is currently inviting eligible applicants to apply for this opportunity. The application form will be posted and shared by your Social Studies teachers in google classroom. Additional information can be found on the application. If you are interested, but not currently in a Social Studies class please email Mrs. Slogesky, [email protected]. The deadline for the application is Friday, October 16th.
Need help with a class? Request a FREE NHS tutor to work with you over Google Meet. To sign up, go to the NHS website on the Clubs and Activities page and complete the Google form.
Hello Class of 2021! The first wave of Capstone presentations is fast approaching. One change this year is that all presentations will be virtual utilizing Google Meet. The first wave of presentations will be on Wednesday, October 21st. To be eligible to present you must have all written work turned in to your advisor's Google Classroom by Wednesday, October 7th and each piece of written work must have received a score of successful or highly successful. To sign up to present please go to the Capstone website and fill out the Google form. You have until Tuesday, October 13th at 2:00 p.m. to complete the Google form.
Virtual Capstone Workshops offered October 14th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. To ensure you are successful with your Capstone project we are hosting virtual Capstone workshops utilizing Google Meets. These three workshops are designed to assist you at all stages of the process. The links for the workshops will be posted on the Capstone website. You may drop in at any time between 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for assistance.
The three workshops available are:
-Getting started: If you have not started your Capstone and need help coming up with ideas or filling out the proposal.
-Work in progress: You have started a project and completed some of the work, but still have questions.
-Preparing to present: You have completed the written work and want some helpful tips on successfully presenting your project.
Hope to see you there!
Attention 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 reach out to Mrs. Carty in the Career Center for either an application or more details.
And last but not least…
ALL South Windsor students are now eligible to receive a free breakfast and a free lunch provided by the school district. Please stop by the cafeteria on your way into school for your complimentary breakfast and then at lunchtime, stop by your designated serving area to choose your complimentary meal. For distance or hybrid at-home learners, Grab & Go meals are available by the rear entrance of the school near the football field Monday to Friday between 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club is BACK!! Do you want to be a part of a group that shares important info about drug/alcohol prevention, gets involved in community outreach and creates positive school climate initiatives? Then join the virtual club! The classroom code is nbhjryb. If you are a returning member and have been in the club for at least 2 years, check out the leadership opportunities. Applications for leadership positions are due by Wednesday, October 14th. Questions? Check in with Mrs. Rafalowsky, Mr. Peters or Mrs. Reed.
We will have our first Italian Club meeting on Tuesday, October 13th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. It will be an organizational meeting and be held via google meet. We will be discussing what we'd like to do for the rest of the meetings this year as well as officers for the club. If you still have not joined our Google Classroom, please do so as soon as possible. All are welcome and the classroom code is: kokgmma
Do you enjoy reading, watching, or writing Science Fiction or Fantasy stories? Then join the Science Fiction/Fantasy club. Our next virtual meeting will be Thursday, October 15th at 2:30 p.m. We will be watching and discussing Artemis Fowl. Use the code 25d3k2e to join the google classroom.
The SW Teen Center is open to high school students on Monday and Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk across the street to the teen center to unwind, have a snack, or catch up on school work! This will be based on cohorts so we can follow the same protocol as the high school. Space is limited, so if you are interested in reserving a spot please email or call Danielle at the Teen Center at [email protected] or 860-648-3315. The Teen Center will also be utilizing our Twitter and Remind account for information on programs and reminders for events. Follow us to stay in the loop! You can also use the Remind app to reserve a spot at the Teen Center. Twitter- @teen_sw Remind- @swtc20
Attention 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 reach out to Mrs. Carty in the Career Center for either an application or more details.
On Wednesday, October 14th, 10th and 11th grade students will participate in PSAT testing. Please come to school with a pencil and a calculator. Room assignments have been emailed to students and families. Please arrive at 7:15 a.m., you will be dismissed at approximately 11:30 a.m. 9th grade students will participate in on-going distance learning from home. Seniors will be able to attend the virtual capstone workshop from home. Only 10th and 11th graders will report to school. See your school counselor with questions.
Rho Kappa: The National Social Studies Honor Society is currently inviting eligible applicants to apply for this opportunity. The application form will be posted and shared by your Social Studies teachers in google classroom. Additional information can be found on the application. If you are interested, but not currently in a Social Studies class please email Mrs. Slogesky, [email protected]. The deadline for the application is Friday, October 16th.
Hello Class of 2021, the first wave of Capstone presentations is fast approaching. One change this year is that all presentations will be virtual utilizing Google Meet. The first wave of presentations will be on Wednesday, October 21st. To be eligible to present you must have all written work turned in to your advisor's Google Classroom by Wednesday, October 7th and each piece of written work must have received a score of successful or highly successful. To sign up to present please go to the Capstone website and fill out the Google form. You have until Tuesday, October 13th at 2:00 p.m. to complete the Google form.
Virtual Capstone Workshops offered October 14th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. To ensure you are successful with your Capstone project we are hosting virtual Capstone workshops utilizing Google Meets. These three workshops are designed to assist you at all stages of the process. The links for the workshops will be posted on the Capstone website. You may drop in at any time between 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for assistance.
The three workshops available are:
-Getting started: If you have not started your Capstone and need help coming up with ideas or filling out the proposal.
-Work in progress: You have started a project and completed some of the work, but still have questions.
-Preparing to present: You have completed the written work and want some helpful tips on successfully presenting your project.
Hope to see you there!
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Delta Theta Sigma sorority is hosting a virtual fair to help students explore HBCUs and other college options and talk about how to prepare for the college application process. Topics such as whether to stay in state, go to a community college first, and whether to spend more for your dream school or choose a school that makes financial sense will be covered. These questions and more will be explored during this Virtual College Fair Experience. The series continues to take place today. Registration is FREE. To sign up, you can find a post on this event on the School Counseling and Career Center blog at swhscounseling.blogspot.com
The following colleges or universities will host virtual visits for SWHS students for the remainder of this week: Keene State College and Gettysburg College. The visits are listed in Naviance and students need to register. It is best to enter these meetings with your camera on and your microphone muted. Please e-mail Mrs. Carty in the Career Center if you have any questions.
The Japanese Culture Club will meet TODAY, Thursday, October 8th at 2:30 p.m. Upon learning the Japanese vocabulary for the anime "The Promised Neverland", we will enjoy the anime movie. Google Classroom code is: wt4upbd Enjoy the club!
The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club is BACK!! Do you want to be a part of a group that shares important info about drug/alcohol prevention, gets involved in community outreach and creates positive school climate initiatives? Then join the virtual club! The classroom code is nbhjryb. If you are a returning member and have been in the club for at least 2 years, check out the leadership opportunities. Applications for leadership positions are due by Wednesday, October 14th. Questions? Check in with Mrs. Rafalowsky, Mr. Peters or Mrs. Reed.
Do you enjoy reading, watching, or writing Science Fiction or Fantasy stories? Then join the Science Fiction/Fantasy club. Our next virtual meeting will be Thursday, October 15th at 2:30 p.m. We will be watching and discussing Artemis Fowl. Use the code 25d3k2e to join the google classroom.
Bobcat foodies: The first Virtual Cooking Club planning meeting will be on Thursday, October 15th at 2:30 p.m. If you have any questions please see Ms. Cliff in room 133 or Sra. Ruiz in room 233.
The SW Teen Center is open to high school students on Monday and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk across the street to the teen center to unwind, have a snack, or catch up on school work! This will be based on cohorts so we can follow the same protocol as the high school. Space is limited, so if you are interested in reserving a spot please email or call Danielle at the Teen Center at [email protected] or 860-648-3315. The Teen Center will also be utilizing our Twitter and Remind account for information on programs and reminders for events. Follow us to stay in the loop! You can also use the Remind app to reserve a spot at the Teen Center. Twitter- @teen_sw Remind- @swtc20
The National Honor Society is currently inviting eligible candidates to complete the selection process. If you are a junior or senior who has a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 3.67, you should have received a letter in the mail this week notifying you of your candidacy. If you did not receive a letter but think you qualify, please see Mrs. Farrell in the Math Office. All eligible students should also attend the meeting TODAY, Thursday, October 8th: 2:30-3:00 p.m. for students with last names A-K, and 3:00-3:30 p.m. with last names L-Z. Details on the selection process will be provided at that time.
We will have our first Italian Club meeting on Tuesday, October 13th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. It will be an organizational meeting and be held via google meet. We will be discussing what we'd like to do for the rest of the meetings this year as well as officers for the club. If you still have not joined our Google Classroom, please do so as soon as possible. All are welcome and the classroom code is: kokgmma
Attention 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 reach out to Mrs. Carty in the Career Center for either an application or more details.
Need help with a class? Request a FREE NHS tutor to work with you over Google Meet. To sign up, go to the NHS website on the Clubs and Activities page and complete the Google form.
On Wednesday, October 14th, 10th and 11th grade students will participate in PSAT testing. Please come to school with a pencil and a calculator. Room assignments have been emailed to students and families. Please arrive at 7:15 a.m., you will be dismissed at approximately 11:30 a.m. 9th grade students will participate in on-going distance learning from home. Seniors will be able to attend the virtual capstone workshop from home. Only 10th and 11th graders will report to school. See your school counselor with questions.
Hello Class of 2021, the first wave of Capstone presentations is fast approaching. One change this year is that all presentations will be virtual utilizing Google Meet. The first wave of presentations will be on Wednesday, October 21st. To be eligible to present you must have all written work turned in to your advisor's Google Classroom by Wednesday, October 7th and each piece of written work must have received a score of successful or highly successful. To sign up to present please go to the Capstone website and fill out the Google form. You have until Tuesday, October 13th at 2:00 p.m. to complete the Google form.
Virtual Capstone Workshops offered October 14th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. To ensure you are successful with your Capstone project we are hosting virtual Capstone workshops utilizing Google Meets. These three workshops are designed to assist you at all stages of the process. The links for the workshops will be posted on the Capstone website. You may drop in at any time between 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for assistance.
The three workshops available are:
-Getting started - if you have not started your Capstone and need help coming up with ideas or filling out the proposal.
-Work in progress - you have started a project and completed some of the work, but still have questions.
-Preparing to present - you have completed the written work and want some helpful tips on successfully presenting your project.
Hope to see you there!
Rho Kappa: The National Social Studies Honor Society is currently inviting eligible applicants to apply for this opportunity. The application form will be posted and shared by your Social Studies teachers in google classroom. Additional information can be found on the application. If you are interested, but not currently in a Social Studies class please email Mrs. Slogesky, [email protected]. The deadline for the application is Friday, October 16th.
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The following colleges or universities will host virtual visits for SWHS students this week: Marist College, Stonehill College, Clarkson University, Johnson & Wales University, Utica College, Keene State College, Gettysburg College. All visits are listed in Naviance and students need to register to receive the link for the visit. It is best to enter these meetings with your camera on and your microphone muted. Please e-mail Mrs. Carty in the Career Center if you have any questions.
Delta Theta Sigma sorority will host a four-day virtual fair to help students explore HBCUs and other college options and talk about how to prepare for the application process. Topics such as whether to stay in state, go to a community college first, and whether to spend more for your dream school or choose a school that makes financial sense will be covered. These questions and more will be explored during this Virtual College Fair Experience. The series takes place October 5-8. Registration is FREE. To sign up for any and all of the dates, you can find a post on this event on the School Counseling and Career Center blog at swhscounseling.blogspot.com
The National Honor Society is currently inviting eligible candidates to complete the selection process. If you are a junior or senior who has a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 3.67, you should receive a letter in the mail this week notifying you of your candidacy. If you do not receive a letter but think you qualify, please see Mrs. Farrell in the Math Office. All eligible students should also attend the meeting on Thursday, October 8th: 2:30-3:00 p.m. for students with last names A-K, and 3:00-3:30 p.m. with last names L-Z. Details on the selection process will be provided at that time.
We will have our first Italian Club meeting on Tuesday, October 13th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. It will be an organizational meeting and be held via google meet. We will be discussing what we'd like to do for the rest of the meetings this year as well as officers for the club. If you still have not joined our Google Classroom, please do so as soon as possible. All are welcome and the classroom code is: kokgmma
Attention 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 reach out to Mrs. Carty in the Career Center for either an application or more details.
ATHLETIC NEWS:
The South Windsor/East Catholic/Glastonbury Girls’ Co-Op Ice Hockey coaching staff will conduct a prospective player Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. This is a mandatory informational meeting for all freshman and other prospective student-athletes who were not on the team last year, but are interested in playing Girls’ Ice Hockey in 2020-21. Returning players should not attend this meeting. In order to register for this meeting, interested student-athletes should contact Coach Usseglio at [email protected]. If anyone cannot make the meeting, they should email Coach Usseglio.
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Need help with a class? Request a FREE NHS tutor to work with you over Google Meet. To sign up, go to the NHS website on the Clubs and Activities page and complete the Google form.
Everyone is welcome to join the Italian Club! We're going to cook food, watch movies, and play games: all done virtually! Contact Mrs. Zaccardelli with questions or simply join our Google Classroom for more information: kokgmma
The following colleges or universities will host virtual visits for SWHS students this week: Emmanuel College, Marist College, Stonehill College, Clarkson University, Johnson & Wales University, Utica College, Keene State College, Gettysburg College. All visits are listed in Naviance and students need to register to receive the link for the visit. It is best to enter these meetings with your camera on and your microphone muted. Please e-mail Mrs. Carty in the Career Center if you have any questions.
Delta Theta Sigma sorority will host a four day virtual fair to help students explore HBCUs and other college options and talk about how to prepare for the application process. Topics such as whether to stay in state, go to a community college first, and whether to spend more for your dream school or choose a school that makes financial sense will be covered. These questions and more will be explored during this Virtual College Fair Experience. The series takes place October 5-8. Registration is FREE. To sign up for any and all of the dates, you can find a post on this event on the School Counseling and Career Center blog at swhscounseling.blogspot.com
The National Honor Society is currently inviting eligible candidates to complete the selection process. If you are a junior or senior who has a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 3.67, you should receive a letter in the mail this week notifying you of your candidacy. If you do not receive a letter but think you qualify, please see Mrs. Farrell in the Math Office. All eligible students should also attend the meeting on Thursday, October 8th: 2:30-3:00 p.m. for students with last names A-K, and 3:00-3:30 p.m. with last names L-Z. Details on the selection process will be provided at that time.
Hello Class of 2021, the first wave of Capstone presentations is fast approaching. One change this year is that all presentations will be virtual utilizing Google Meet. The first wave of presentations will be on Wednesday, October 21st. To be eligible to present you must have all written work turned in to your advisor's Google Classroom by Wednesday, October 7th and each piece of written work must have received a score of successful or highly successful. To sign up to present please go to the Capstone website and fill out the Google form. You have until Tuesday, October 13th at 2:00 p.m. to complete the Google form.
Virtual Capstone Workshops offered October 14th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. To ensure you are successful with your Capstone project we are hosting virtual Capstone workshops utilizing Google Meets. These three workshops are designed to assist you at all stages of the process. The links for the workshops will be posted on the Capstone website. You may drop in at any time between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for assistance.
The three workshops available are:
- Getting started - if you have not started your Capstone and need help coming up with ideas or filling out the proposal.
- Work in progress - you have started a project and completed some of the work, but still have questions.
- Preparing to present - you have completed the written work and want some helpful tips on successfully presenting your project.
Hope to see you there!
ATHLETIC NEWS:
The South Windsor/East Catholic/Glastonbury Girls’ Co-Op Ice Hockey coaching staff will conduct a prospective player Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. This is a mandatory informational meeting for all freshman and other prospective student-athletes who were not on the team last year, but are interested in playing Girls’ Ice Hockey in 2020-21. Returning players should not attend this meeting. In order to register for this meeting, interested student-athletes should contact Coach Usseglio at [email protected]. If anyone cannot make the meeting, they should email Coach Usseglio.
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The following colleges or universities will host virtual visits for SWHS students during the week of October 5th – 8th: Emmanuel College, Marist College, Stonehill College, Clarkson University, Johnson & Wales University, Utica College, Keene State College, Gettysburg College. All visits are listed in Naviance and students need to register to receive the link for the visit. It is best to enter these meetings with your camera on and your microphone muted. Please e-mail Mrs. Carty in the Career Center if you have any questions.
Delta Theta Sigma sorority will host a four day virtual fair to help students explore HBCUs and other college options and talk about how to prepare for the application process. Topics such as whether to stay in state, go to a community college first, and whether to spend more for your dream school or choose a school that makes financial sense will be covered. These questions and more will be explored during this Virtual College Fair Experience. The series takes place October 5-8. Registration is FREE. To sign up for any and all of the dates, you can find a post on this event on the School Counseling and Career Center blog at swhscounseling.blogspot.com
The National Honor Society is currently inviting eligible candidates to complete the selection process. If you are a junior or senior who has a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 3.67, you should receive a letter in the mail this week notifying you of your candidacy. If you do not receive a letter but think you qualify, please see Mrs. Farrell in the Math Office. All eligible students should also attend the meeting on Thursday, October 8th: 2:30-3:00 p.m. for students with last names A-K, and 3:00-3:30 p.m. with last names L-Z. Details on the selection process will be provided at that time.
ATHLETIC NEWS:
The South Windsor/East Catholic/Glastonbury Girls’ Co-Op Ice Hockey coaching staff will conduct a prospective player Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. This is a mandatory informational meeting for all freshman and other prospective student-athletes who were not on the team last year, but are interested in playing Girls’ Ice Hockey in 2020-21. Returning players should not attend this meeting. In order to register for this meeting, interested student-athletes should contact Coach Usseglio at [email protected]. If anyone cannot make the meeting, they should email Coach Usseglio.
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We are excited to share that the SW Teen Center will reopen to SWHS students TODAY, Thursday, October 1st! We will be open for high school students on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can walk across the street to the teen center to unwind, have a snack and catch up on school work. This will be based on cohorts so we can follow the same protocol as the high school. Space is limited so you will have to call or email to reserve a spot. [email protected] or 860-648-5050.
There is an FBLA meeting after school TODAY, Thursday, October 1st at 2:30 p.m. on Google Meet. The code to get into the meet is rnrjbvo. See you there!
If you are a returning member or interested in joining the Interact Club, please attend the meeting TODAY, Thursday, October 1st at 2:30 p.m. on Google Meet. Interact Club is a community service club and this year we will continue our work to make our community and world a better place. Please join the Google Classroom with the code dzvwpl7. Any questions? Please email [email protected]
Do you enjoy reading, watching, or writing Science Fiction or Fantasy stories? Then join the Science Fiction/Fantasy club. Our first virtual meeting will be held TODAY, Thursday, October 1st at 2:30 p.m. Use the code: 25d3k2e to join the Google Classroom.
For all those interested in or thinking about pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math, join the Future STEM Leaders Club for mentoring opportunities, leadership positions, and more! Use the Google Classroom code: uolyb3b to join now!
An East Hartford warehouse and shipping company is looking for part-time help. Interested students can find information hanging in the Career Center or on our blog. The company has a training program available for workers who show potential for advanced opportunities.
The National Honor Society is currently inviting eligible candidates to complete the selection process. If you are a junior or senior who has a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 3.67, you should receive a letter in the mail this week notifying you of your candidacy. If you do not receive a letter but think you qualify, please see Mrs. Farrell in the Math Office. All eligible students should also attend the meeting on Thursday, October 8th: 2:30-3:00 p.m. for students with last names A-K, and 3:00-3:30 p.m. with last names L-Z. Details on the selection process will be provided at that time.
ATHLETIC NEWS:
The South Windsor/East Catholic/Glastonbury Girls’ Co-Op Ice Hockey coaching staff will conduct a prospective player Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. This is a mandatory informational meeting for all freshman and other prospective student-athletes who were not on the team last year, but are interested in playing Girls’ Ice Hockey in 2020-21. Returning players should not attend this meeting. In order to register for this meeting, interested student-athletes should contact Coach Usseglio at [email protected]. If anyone cannot make the meeting, they should email Coach Usseglio.
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