February 2021 - Posts
Today for Black History Month, we highlight author James Baldwin. James Baldwin is considered to be one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. He often wrote about and was widely praised for his ideas on race and society. Baldwin published novels, short stories, poems, plays and essays. His first novel entitled, “Go Tell it on the Mountain” was published in 1953.
Interact presents: 2-day Virtual Games on February 17th and 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday we will be playing Uno. Thursday we will be playing Bingo. $3 per night or $5 for both nights. For more information or to register join the classroom at a3uqee4. Registration is due this week!
Attention all performers! Let us put you in the spotlight! Audition for the SWHS Show Choir Choral Spectrum! Auditions for new members are virtual this year. The audition materials are available and must be submitted by Friday, February 19. Use class code oafbreg to join the classroom. Do not miss your opportunity to be a part of this award winning ensemble! Email Mr. Martineau with questions. Bring your friends!
Are you a fan of Percy Jackson? The Marvel Universe? Then consider signing up for Classical Mythology. In this UCONN ECE course, you will learn some of the greatest stories about gods, heroes, and people that have ever been told. You will also learn some surprising things about modern culture along the way. Classical Mythology information can be found under General Electives - course #0565.
Need help with a class? NHS members are offering free tutoring in any subject over Google Meet. To sign up, go to the Clubs and Activities page and click on the link for the National Honor Society and complete the Google form. See Mrs. Farrell with any questions.
Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors: The yearbook staff is looking for pictures from ALL 4 years of your high school experience. Many of these will go on a special spread in the senior section of the book. See the yearbook page on the website for more information.
The South Windsor Patriotic Commission has announced their annual essay contest for students of South Windsor. High school students are asked to write an essay on “What it means to me to be an American” in 500 words or less. All entries must be received by Monday, March 1. Winners will receive a gift card - first place $100.00, second place $50 and third place $25. Please see your Social Studies teacher or Mrs. Slogesky for the contest flyer and application.
Seniors: a friendly reminder that the South Windsor Dollars for Scholars on-line scholarship application portal is open! This scholarship program is an excellent opportunity for SWHS students to receive awards from local organizations and funds. Important instructions are included on the Parent/Student Sign-In page at www.southwindsor.dollarsforscholars.org. The application portal closes on March 15th with no exceptions. Speak to your school counselor or Mrs. Carty in the Career Center if you have any questions or need assistance during your application process.
To raise funding for the kids, SWFTK has a prize calendar for the month of February. For each $5 donation, you will be entered in the drawing for each prize in that week. For the best chances, send in your donation on Saturday/Sunday, before the week you want to be entered in. Every $5 counts as one entry. See the flyer for details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8I3cyELQfm97fk0LMp8wB3ZOT8Y0ihqYgOcoGYRPgI/edit
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Attention all performers! Let us put you in the spotlight! Audition for the SWHS Show Choir Choral Spectrum! Auditions for new members are virtual this year. The audition materials are available and must be submitted by Friday, February 19. Use class code oafbreg to join the classroom. Do not miss your opportunity to be a part of this award-winning ensemble! Email Mr. Martineau with questions. Bring your friends!
Are you a fan of Percy Jackson? The Marvel Universe? Then consider signing up for Classical Mythology. In this UCONN ECE course, you will learn some of the greatest stories about gods, heroes, and people that have ever been told. You will also learn some surprising things about modern culture along the way. Classical Mythology information can be found under General Electives - course #0565.
Need help with a class? NHS members are offering free tutoring in any subject over Google Meet. To sign up, go to the Clubs and Activities page and click on the link for the National Honor Society and complete the Google form. See Mrs. Farrell with any questions.
Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors: The yearbook staff is looking for pictures from ALL 4 years of your high school experience. Many of these will go on a special spread in the senior section of the book. See the yearbook page on the website for more information.
The South Windsor Patriotic Commission has announced their annual essay contest for students of South Windsor. High school students are asked to write an essay on “What it means to me to be an American” in 500 words or less. All entries must be received by Monday, March 1. Winners will receive a gift card - first place $100.00, second place $50 and third place $25. Please see your Social Studies teacher or Mrs. Slogesky for the contest flyer and application.
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Today for Black History Month, we recognize STEM pioneer Gladys West. West, a US Navy mathematician, pioneered the Global Positioning System. Her mathematical and computer calculations helped create the earlier military version of what we know as GPS, which is now part of our everyday lives. Gladys West was inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2018.
AP Students: Reminder, please make your exam payments as soon as possible. Payment information is posted on the School Counseling page. Speak to your School Counselor if you have any questions. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/departments/school_counseling
South Windsor For The Kids is selling 2021 SWFTK t-shirts to raise money for the Huskython - which is a dance marathon to benefit CCMC. Orders are due by Sunday, February 7th. $15 a shirt and funds will be collected at delivery. All proceeds go towards the total CCMC donation! Use the link to place your order. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebjTRM6Kj4OmSTiVQbEvyR-9KOXdS0Va0xRIwXnL1wBpxq9w/alreadyresponded?hr_submission=ChcIrM6vKhIQCKLZk-HeBRIHCKjyyqDmBBAB
Seniors who are still working on their FAFSA - In collaboration with the Connecticut College Bound initiative, UConn invites students who have not yet filed the 2021-22 FAFSA to register for virtual filing workshops. Workshops are free of charge and will be held on Sunday, February 7th at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Once registered, students will receive a checklist of documents and materials to gather for use during the workshop. For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Performance/FAFSA-Completion/What-Next
To raise funding for the kids, SWFTK has a prize calendar for the month of February. For each $5 donation, you will be entered in the drawing for each prize in that week. For the best chances, send in your donation on Saturday/Sunday, before the week you want to be entered in. Every $5 counts as one entry. See the flyer for details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8I3cyELQfm97fk0LMp8wB3ZOT8Y0ihqYgOcoGYRPgI/edit
Attention all performers! Let us put you in the spotlight! Audition for the SWHS Show Choir Choral Spectrum! Auditions for new members are virtual this year. The audition materials are available and must be submitted by Friday, February 19th. Use class code oafbreg to join the classroom. Do not miss your opportunity to be a part of this award-winning ensemble! Email Mr. Martineau with questions. Bring your friends!
Seniors: If you are still trying to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you can get help at a FAFSA workshop offered by CONNTAC Sunday, February 7th from 1:30-4:30 p.m. in Hartford. Virtual appointments are also available. For complete details, visit the school counseling blog, or the big screen outside the school counseling office.
Are you a fan of Percy Jackson? The Marvel Universe? Then consider signing up for Classical Mythology. In this UCONN ECE course, you will learn some of the greatest stories about gods, heroes, and people that have ever been told. You will also learn some surprising things about modern culture along the way. Classical Mythology information can be found under General Electives - course #0565.
South Windsor High School is now on social media! Our Twitter account is @SWHSBobcats and the Twitter feed is on our website. Be sure to follow us!
Need help with a class? NHS members are offering free tutoring in any subject over Google Meet. To sign up, go to the Clubs and Activities page and click on the link for the National Honor Society and complete the Google form. See Mrs. Farrell with any questions.
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The Japanese Club will meet today at 2:30 p.m. We will learn more Japanese and watch more anime. All are welcome! Google classroom code: wt4upbd
Student Council and BPO are hosting a monthly Kahoot Trivia League! The first Kahoot Trivia game will be held TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. All students are welcome to play! There is no entry fee. First, second and third place winners will receive an Amazon gift card for this month's prizes. Please join the Google Classroom to join the Kahoot League with this code: oqoxmfd
AP Students: Reminder, please make your exam payments as soon as possible. Payment information is posted on the School Counseling page. Speak to your School Counselor if you have any questions. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/departments/school_counseling
The Interact Hope for Hospitals Committee is hosting a Virtual Kahoot Tournament on Saturday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds will go to support Hartford Hospital, and an Amazon gift card will be given to the winner. The cost to participate is $3, and registration and fees are due TODAY! To register, please fill out the Google Form at this link: https://forms.gle/VcPj9U1bDfYJnr9J8
More details about this tournament will be given after registration! We hope to see you there!
South Windsor For The Kids is selling 2021 SWFTK t-shirts to raise money for the Huskython - which is a dance marathon to benefit CCMC. Orders are due by Sunday, February 7th. $15 a shirt and funds will be collected at delivery. All proceeds go towards the total CCMC donation! Use the link to place your order. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebjTRM6Kj4OmSTiVQbEvyR-9KOXdS0Va0xRIwXnL1wBpxq9w/alreadyresponded?hr_submission=ChcIrM6vKhIQCKLZk-HeBRIHCKjyyqDmBBAB
Seniors who are still working on their FAFSA - In collaboration with the Connecticut College Bound initiative, UConn invites students who have not yet filed the 2021-22 FAFSA to register for virtual filing workshops. Workshops are free of charge and will be held on Sunday, February 7th at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Once registered, students will receive a checklist of documents and materials to gather for use during the workshop. For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Performance/FAFSA-Completion/What-Next
To raise funding for the kids, SWFTK has a prize calendar for the month of February. For each $5 donation, you will be entered in the drawing for each prize in that week. For the best chances, send in your donation on Saturday/Sunday, before the week you want to be entered in. Every $5 counts as one entry. See the flyer for details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8I3cyELQfm97fk0LMp8wB3ZOT8Y0ihqYgOcoGYRPgI/edit
Attention all performers! Let us put you in the spotlight! Audition for the SWHS Show Choir Choral Spectrum! Auditions for new members are virtual this year. The audition materials go live on Friday, February 5. They must be submitted by Friday, February 19. Use class code oafbreg to join the classroom. Do not miss your opportunity to be a part of this award winning ensemble! Email Mr. Martineau with questions. Bring your friends!
Seniors: If you are still trying to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you can get help at a FAFSA workshop offered by CONNTAC Sunday, February 7th from 1:30-4:30 p.m. in Hartford. Virtual appointments are also available. For complete details, visit the school counseling blog, or the big screen outside the school counseling office.
Are you a fan of Percy Jackson? The Marvel Universe? Then consider signing up for Classical Mythology. In this UCONN ECE course, you will learn some of the greatest stories about gods, heroes, and people that have ever been told. You will also learn some surprising things about modern culture along the way. Classical Mythology information can be found under General Electives - course #0565.
South Windsor High School is now on social media! Our Twitter account is @SWHSBobcats and the Twitter feed is on our website. Be sure to follow us!
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Today from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the high school will be open for material pick up for distance learning students. Distance Learning students taking semester classes may need to pick up textbooks and other materials for Semester 2 classes, and may drop off textbooks from Semester 1 classes. Additionally, if you have not picked up your Student ID those will be available as well. Material pick up will be in the lobby - please wear a mask and observe social distancing at all times.
Class of 2023: Your t-shirts have arrived! If you're a distance learner, your class t-shirt will be available for pick up today from 3:00-6:00 p.m. along with your other class materials. If you're in-person, please see the Class News page for details. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/for_students/class_news
All Students: Student Council and BPO are hosting a monthly Kahoot Trivia League! The first Kahoot Trivia game will be on Thursday, February 4th at 7:00 p.m. All students are welcome to play! There is no entry fee. First, second and third place winners will receive an Amazon gift card for this month's prizes. Please join the Google Classroom to join the Kahoot League with this code: oqoxmfd
AP Students: Reminder, please make your exam payments as soon as possible. Payment information is posted on the School Counseling page. Speak to your School Counselor if you have any questions. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/departments/school_counseling
The Interact Hope for Hospitals Committee is hosting a Virtual Kahoot Tournament on Saturday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds will go to support Hartford Hospital, and an Amazon gift card will be given to the winner. The cost to participate is $3, and registration and fees are due by Thursday, February 4th! To register, please fill out the Google Form at this link: https://forms.gle/VcPj9U1bDfYJnr9J8
More details about this tournament will be given after registration! We hope to see you there!
South Windsor For The Kids is selling 2021 SWFTK t-shirts to raise money for the Huskython - which is a dance marathon to benefit CCMC. Orders are due by Sunday, February 7th. $15 a shirt and funds will be collected at delivery. All proceeds go towards the total CCMC donation! Use the link to place your order. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebjTRM6Kj4OmSTiVQbEvyR-9KOXdS0Va0xRIwXnL1wBpxq9w/alreadyresponded?hr_submission=ChcIrM6vKhIQCKLZk-HeBRIHCKjyyqDmBBAB
Seniors who are still working on their FAFSA - In collaboration with the Connecticut College Bound initiative, UConn invites Connecticut students who have not yet filed the 2021-22 FAFSA to register for one of the upcoming virtual filing workshops. All workshops are free of charge and are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on February 2nd, 3rd, and 7th. Registration is limited to 100 students per session. Once registered, students will receive a checklist of documents and materials to gather for use during the workshop. The link to register is: https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Performance/FAFSA-Completion/What-Next
The Hartford Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is offering an apprentice application period until February 5th. Interested individuals can go to their office at 208 Murphy Road in Hartford from Monday to Friday. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and have graduated, will graduate in June, or have a GED. For additional details, come to the Career Center.
SWFTK is offering a prize calendar. For each $5 donation, you will be entered in the drawing for each prize in that week. For the best chances, send in your donation on Saturday/Sunday, before the week you want to be entered in. Every $5 counts as one entry. See the flyer for details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8I3cyELQfm97fk0LMp8wB3ZOT8Y0ihqYgOcoGYRPgI/edit
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On Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the high school will be open for material pick up for distance learning students. Distance Learning students taking semester classes may need to pick up textbooks and other materials for Semester 2 classes, and may drop off textbooks from Semester 1 classes. Additionally, if you have not picked up your Student ID those will be available as well. Material pick up will be in the lobby - please wear a mask and observe social distancing at all times.
Class of 2023: Your t-shirts have arrived! If you're a distance learner, your class t-shirt will be available for pick up Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. along with your other class materials. If you're in-person, please see the Class News page for details. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/for_students/class_news
All Students: Student Council and BPO are hosting a monthly Kahoot Trivia League! The first Kahoot Trivia game will be on Thursday, February 4th at 7:00 p.m. All students are welcome to play! There is no entry fee. First, second and third place winners will receive an Amazon gift card for this month's prizes. Please join the Google Classroom to join the Kahoot League with this code: oqoxmfd
AP Students: Reminder, please make your exam payments as soon as possible. Payment information is posted on the School Counseling page. Speak to your School Counselor if you have any questions. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/departments/school_counseling
Support SWHS Hockey Booster Club by purchasing some chocolates! Purchase online by Wednesday, February 3rd. Payment can be made by check or venmo. Orders are available for pick up on Thursday, February 11th. For more information or to order: https://www.munsonschocolates.com/online-fundraising/south-windsor-high-school-hockey-booster-clubct/
The Interact Hope for Hospitals Committee is hosting a Virtual Kahoot Tournament on Saturday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds will go to support Hartford Hospital, and an Amazon gift card will be given to the winner. The cost to participate is $3, and registration and fees are due by Thursday, February 4th! To register, please fill out the Google Form at this link: https://forms.gle/VcPj9U1bDfYJnr9J8
More details about this tournament will be given after registration! We hope to see you there!
South Windsor For The Kids is selling 2021 SWFTK t-shirts to raise money for the Huskython - which is a dance marathon to benefit CCMC. Orders are due by Sunday, February 7th. $15 a shirt and funds will be collected at delivery. All proceeds go towards the total CCMC donation! Use the link to place your order. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebjTRM6Kj4OmSTiVQbEvyR-9KOXdS0Va0xRIwXnL1wBpxq9w/alreadyresponded?hr_submission=ChcIrM6vKhIQCKLZk-HeBRIHCKjyyqDmBBAB
In Honor of Black History Month, the SWPS Equity Council presents: Calvin Terrell on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. The program is entitled “Black to the Future, a Path of Perseverance” which there will be a discussion related to fluent language around race, racial intersections with all identities, implicit bias, white dominances, and community building. The zoom link can be found on the website. This is a community event – all are welcome!
Seniors who are still working on their FAFSA - In collaboration with the Connecticut College Bound initiative, UConn invites Connecticut students who have not yet filed the 2021-22 FAFSA to register for one of the upcoming virtual filing workshops. All workshops are free of charge and are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on February 2nd, 3rd, and 7th. Registration is limited to 100 students per session. Once registered, students will receive a checklist of documents and materials to gather for use during the workshop. The link to register is: https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Performance/FAFSA-Completion/What-Next
South Windsor High School is now on social media! Our Twitter account is @SWHSBobcats and the Twitter feed is on our website. Be sure to follow us!
Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors: The yearbook staff is looking for pictures from ALL four years of your high school experience. Many of these will go on a special spread in the senior section of the book. See the yearbook page on the website for more information.
The Hartford Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is offering an apprentice application period until February 5th. Interested individuals can go to their office at 208 Murphy Road in Hartford from Monday to Friday. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and have graduated, will graduate in June, or have a GED. For additional details, come to the Career Center.
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Today marks the first day of Black History Month. Black History Month offers an important opportunity to honor and highlight the accomplishments of Black Americans in history and society, as we continue the study of Black History as American History throughout the year. This event was first celebrated as a week in February of 1926. The week was expanded to a month in 1976 and became officially recognized by the U.S. Government by President Gerald R. Ford. Throughout the month there will be opportunities to learn more and engage in activities in and out of school.
On Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the high school will be open for material pick up for distance learning students. Distance Learning students taking semester classes may need to pick up textbooks and other materials for Semester 2 classes, and may drop off textbooks from Semester 1 classes. Additionally, if you have not picked up your Student ID those will be available as well. Material pick up will be in the lobby - please wear a mask and observe social distancing at all times.
Class of 2023: Your t-shirts have arrived! If you're a distance learner, your class t-shirt will be available for pick up Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. along with your other class materials. If you're in-person, please see the Class News page for details. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/for_students/class_news
All Students: Student Council and BPO are hosting a monthly Kahoot Trivia League! The first Kahoot Trivia game will be on Thursday, February 4th at 7:00 p.m. All students are welcome to play! There is no entry fee. First, second and third place winners will receive an Amazon gift card for this month's prizes. Please join the Google Classroom to join the Kahoot League with this code: oqoxmfd
AP Students: Reminder, please make your exam payments as soon as possible. Payment information is posted on the School Counseling page. Speak to your School Counselor if you have any questions. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/departments/school_counseling
Support SWHS Hockey Booster Club by purchasing some chocolates! Purchase online by Wednesday, February 3rd. Payment can be made by check or venmo. Orders are available for pick up on Thursday, February 11th. For more information or to order: https://www.munsonschocolates.com/online-fundraising/south-windsor-high-school-hockey-booster-clubct/
The Interact Hope for Hospitals Committee is hosting a Virtual Kahoot Tournament on Saturday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds will go to support Hartford Hospital, and an Amazon gift card will be given to the winner. The cost to participate is $3, and registration and fees will be due by Thursday, February 4th! To register, please fill out the Google Form at this link: https://forms.gle/VcPj9U1bDfYJnr9J8
More details about this tournament will be given after registration! We hope to see you there!
South Windsor For The Kids is selling 2021 SWFTK t-shirts to raise money for the Huskython - which is a dance marathon to benefit CCMC. Orders are due by Sunday, February 7th. $15 a shirt and funds will be collected at delivery. All proceeds go towards the total CCMC donation! Use the link to place your order. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebjTRM6Kj4OmSTiVQbEvyR-9KOXdS0Va0xRIwXnL1wBpxq9w/alreadyresponded?hr_submission=ChcIrM6vKhIQCKLZk-HeBRIHCKjyyqDmBBAB
In Honor of Black History Month, the SWPS Equity Council presents: Calvin Terrell on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. The program is entitled “Black to the Future, a Path of Perseverance” which there will be a discussion related to fluent language around race, racial intersections with all identities, implicit bias, white dominances, and community building. The zoom link can be found on the website. This is a community event – all are welcome!
Seniors who are still working on their FAFSA: In collaboration with the Connecticut College Bound initiative, UConn invites Connecticut students who have not yet filed the 2021-22 FAFSA to register for one of the upcoming virtual filing workshops. All workshops are free of charge and are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on February 2nd, 3rd, and 7th. Registration is limited to 100 students per session. Once registered, students will receive a checklist of documents and materials to gather for use during the workshop. The link to register is: https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Performance/FAFSA-Completion/What-Next
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