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Friday, May 11, 2018 
 
Seniors who plan to attend college at any of the UConn campuses next fall can get a preview and jumpstart on their college career with the UConn First Summer program. If you have not already received information on this program, please see the Career Center for more information. Registration for the program closes in mid-June.

New job opportunities are posted on the board in the Career Center. K-ROCKETS Engineering and Technology School, an Ellington-based company bringing STEM programs to school-aged youth, is seeking summer camp counselors and STEM instructors for a school year program. Candidates must be at least 16, have reliable transportation, and be enthusiastic about STEM programs. More details and contact information is available on the flyers.

Attention all Unity Club members - there will be a club meeting Wednesday, May 16 in the School Counseling Career Center after school.

Six Flags New England will have a national day of hiring on Saturday, May 12, from 10:00am – 4:00pm at their Human Resources Office at 1756 Main Street in Agawam, Massachusetts. Interested applicants should apply at sixflagsjobs.com before Saturday. Walk-ins are welcome on National Hiring Day, but applying ahead of time will expedite the day. Individuals who receive a job offer at the fair will also get a free ticket to Six Flags. Positions include: Food Services, Park Services, Ride Operators and Attendants, Life Guards and Water Attendants, Games, Retail, and more!

The next meeting of the Italian Club will be Monday, May 21 right after school. We will meet in Room 226, play bocce, and have some snacks outside. Come show off your skills or learn to play the game. New members are always welcome. Please let Mrs. Zaccardelli know if you would like to attend by Friday, May 18.

Yoga Club will meet Monday at 2:15pm in the Chorus Room to practice yoga. All are welcome to come practice yoga with us.

Attention Students: The Media Center will be closed on Monday, May 14 until 11:30am for AP testing. Please plan accordingly. 

This is an important announcement regarding the JE Shepard Memorial Award given by the South Windsor Jaycees. Due to a lack of applications, the deadline for this scholarship has been extended until Friday, May 25. This scholarship offers $2,000 for a South Windsor High School student who has demonstrated initiative, spirit and integrity in serving his or her community. Applications can be picked up in the Career Center or the School Counseling Office. All completed applications MUST be returned to Mrs. Carty no later than May 25. 

Seniors looking for help paying for college - here are upcoming scholarship deadlines to note. If you have a parent or grandparent who is a current or retired teacher in the South Windsor school system, you are eligible to apply for the SWEA scholarship, due May 18. The following scholarships are due May 31: South Windsor Soccer Club (for any student who has been a player or referee in the club), Society of Women Engineers (for female students pursuing engineering or computer science), and the Sila Foundation (for students planning to major in business, education, finance, accounting, insurance, marketing or math).

Don't forget to sign up to audition for next fall's musical production of The Sound of Music. Auditions will take place Tuesday, May 15 and Wednesday, May 16 from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Room 148. Whether you're a singer, dancer, actor, triple threat, or someone who just likes being a part of a production--we have a role for you. Sign-up outside of Room 147 for a time slot -- don't miss your chance to be a part of this iconic production.

The Metropolitan University Tour will come to Harford on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00pm at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. The program features research universities in 5 major cities, including SMU, Tulane, George Washington University, Northeastern and NYU. Representatives will share information about their schools and tips on the application process and answer questions. For more information, visit www.met.tours.

The Exploring College Options spring program will take place at sites throughout New England and NY during the week of May 20. Students interested in learning more about Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn or Stanford can choose from 5 program dates and locations that week. A flier with all options is hanging in the Career Center. Please note that this program usually takes place again in Farmington each fall, but families wanting to get information earlier may choose to drive to these regional locations now.

The Barbara Rosenthal Summer Internship Program provides the opportunity for students from diverse and minority backgrounds to explore a career in law or a corporate environment. This 6 week paid internship runs from July 10 – August 16, requiring interns to work 20 hours in a Hartford law firm each week. Interested students with at least a 3.0 GPA can get an application from the Career Center. An essay, letters of recommendation and a transcript are required and are due by May 15.

Class Officer AND Student Council Elections are on Thursday, May 24. All those interested in running for Class Office or Student Council may pick up an application in the main office or Admin 237. All applications are due by Thursday, May 17. 

Athletic News:
-The girls’ golf team improve their record to 4-3 yesterday with a 35 shot victory over Plainville. Meghna Mazumdar finish first with a score of 43. Aayushi Patel, Cameron Isherwood, and Rachel Maher all played great for the Bobcats.



Posted by On 11 May, 2018 at 9:06 AM