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Wednesday, September 12, 2018 

Parking passes will open up to Juniors starting tomorrow. Only COMPLETE applications are accepted, and they are processed on a first come, first served basis.

The Media Center will be closed during Period 5 this week. Please plan accordingly.

Are you interested in joining a club to meet new people and get involved? Join Interact, a community service club. Our first meeting is Thursday at 2:05pm in the Seminar Room. All students interested in learning more about the club and returning members should plan to attend. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Howard in room 134.

There will be an informational meeting for HOSA - Future Healthcare Professionals on Monday, September 17 at 2:05pm in Room 204. If you are interested in any healthcare profession this is a national organization for students. Any questions, please see Mrs. Belval. 

Attention Seniors: The School Counseling Department will be hosting workshops to assist seniors with writing the college essay and learning to navigate the Common Application. The Common App workshop will be held on September 17 from 1:25pm - 2:30pm. The essay writing workshop will be held on September 24 from 1:25pm - 2:30pm. Please take advantage of this opportunity to move forward with your application process. 

Anyone interested in joining the Math Team or returning members from last year should attend an informational meeting this Friday, September 14, right after school in Room 265. We will be discussing the schedule and important details about the competitions for this year. Please see Mr. Brindisi if you cannot attend.

Mock Trial will hold its first meeting Thursday, September 13 at 2:10pm in Room 157. Case materials will be distributed. Please see Mr. Zeuschner if you cannot attend.

Please note: Mrs. White's Capstone Students should report to an initial meeting in Room 144 on Thursday, September 13 at 2:10pm. 

The New England Association for College Admission Counselors hosts its fall college fair on Sunday, September 16 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Western New England University in Springfield, MA. The fair will be held in the Alumni Healthful Living Center and will feature representation from over 150 colleges and post-secondary institutions. For more information visit www.wne.edu/visit. A poster with details is also hanging outside School Counseling.

Attention Writing Center Tutors: We will hold our first Writing Center Meeting today after school in Room 135. Please contact Mrs. Howard or Ms. Pieratti if you cannot attend.

Students looking for part-time jobs should check out the Programs and Events board in the Career Center. In addition to the unpaid internship with the South Windsor Chamber of Commerce, there are also paid positions advertised such as lifeguards at the Ellington YMCA, STEM instructors with K Rockets Engineering and Technology School, customer service or purchasing and accounting interns at a local manufacturing company, and staff at Wendy’s in Vernon. Come in today for application instructions.

The first Student Council meeting for all representatives will be on Monday, September 17 at 2:10pm in Room 163. New members welcome. There will be snacks. Come to learn more about the club as we will be discussing goals for the year. Please find Ms. Ullinger if you have any questions.

The T-Wrecks Steppers will meet today for returning members at 2:00pm in Room 201. Newly interested steppers should come to our first practice Monday, September 17 at 2:00pm in the Rubber Room or see Mrs. Field in Room 201 for info.

Athletic News:
-The Varsity Girls’ Soccer team ran their record to 2-0 yesterday with a 1-0 victory over Manchester.  Karly Suppicich tallied the game’s only goal while the Bobcat defense pitched a shutout behind the play of Ella Manning, Maddie Westfall, and the goal keeping of Maria Galley.  The girls take on Windsor in their next outing, at home on Friday.

-Congratulations to the Girls’ Volleyball team for starting out the season strong. The team faced East Hartford Friday with the freshmen team winning 2-0, JV losing a close one 2-0, and Varsity winning 3-0. Last night they had a clean sweep of Manchester for the first home opener with both JV and freshmen teams winning 2-0 and Varsity 3-0. The team will travel to out-of-division rival tonight to play Rockville. Good luck to the team, and we hope to see you there.

-A reminder to the Girls’ Volleyball team that the bus to Rockville will leave at 3:00pm today. Be sure to go to study hall right after school and meet a coach at the locker room by 2:40pm to change for the match and catch the bus on time. Any questions, see Coach Holt.
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