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Tuesday, September 18, 2018 

Any student in joining our school's literary magazine, Mind's Eye, should attend our first meeting right after school this Thursday, September 20 in Room 129. New members are welcome! Please see Ms. Flachsbart if you have any questions. 

The FBLA meeting on September 20th is canceled. The new first meeting and pizza party will be on Thursday, October 4th at 2:00 in room 122. Sorry for the inconvenience. We will have our elections for President on that day. Thank you. 

Why wait to buy your 2018-19 Yearbook? Purchase your book now while it’s at the lowest selling price of $50. Offer available until September 21st, then the price will increase. Link on SWHS Homepage under 'For Students, then click Yearbook'.

Do you want to improve your flexibility?  Do you want to relieve stress? Try Yoga. The Yoga Club will have their first meeting next Monday the 24th at 2:15 in the Chorus room. No experience is necessary just wear comfortable clothing. Join our Google Classroom with the code 2vzjbj or see Ms. Lane in room 6 with any questions.

The Japanese Club will meet on Thursday, September 20, in room 230. We will watch the anime TOTORO. Japanese food will be served.

The Italian Club will have its first meeting next Monday, September 24th, right after school in room 226. We will eat pizza and play bocce. Please bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 by this Friday to hold your spot. Join our Google Classroom at 1q6l4t to get up-to-date announcements.

Do love Science Fiction or Fantasy movies and books? Do you enjoy writing Science Fiction or Fantasy stories? Then you should join the Science Fiction/Fantasy club. The Science Fiction/Fantasy Club will hold its first meeting on Thursday, September 20th in room 127 from 2-4:30 pm. We will watch and discuss the movie Back to the Future while enjoying snacks. Returning and new members are welcome.

Students interested in learning about different cultures, watching movies, eating different foods and playing games please come and check out the Unity Club. The first meeting of this year will be held on October 1st, at 2pm afterschool in the School Counseling Career Center.

Thursday brings some big visits to the Career Center. Sign up in Naviance to meet with any of the following great colleges who will be here – Yale University, Quinnipiac University, Roger Williams University and Berklee College of Music. 

Athletic News:
- Varsity field hockey defeated Wethersfield away 3-0. They will play Hall away at 6 pm on Thursday.

- The Girls Swim team defeated Windsor last night, resulting in a record of 2-0. This far, four of the girls have qualified for states, swimmers Emma Hapkiewitcz and Alanna Mawhinney, as well as divers Dalena Tran and Brianna Skaff. Standout performances from the meet yesterday include Sarah Sartoris and Emma Soloperto in the 500 freestyle, along with Isha Bang in the 100 backstroke. The girls have another meet this Friday at Southington at 3:35pm. 

- The Girls Volleyball team ran into a tough opponent at home last night vs. Avon. The JV and Freshmen teams lost 2-0 and Varsity lost 3-1. The team will travel to Berlin this Friday night. 

- The Girls Volleyball team will practice at their regular practice time on Thurs. Sept 20th. If you have any questions or conflicts, contact your coach. 

- The Varsity Girls' Soccer team is now four and one after a 2-1 victory over Avon yesterday. Caitlin Sauer tucked in a goal from a Rachel Droin feed two minutes in to the second frame and with twenty minutes left Lindsay Fishman buried the game winner. Maria Galley had a nice contest with five saves and the dynamic duo of Ella Manning and Maddie Westfall kept Avon at bay throughout. The girls next play on Friday against Tolland.

Posted by On 18 September, 2018 at 8:58 AM