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Thursday, October 18, 2018 

Do you enjoy writing your own Science Fiction or Fantasy stories? Science Fiction/Fantasy club will meet today, October 18 in room 127. We will have a writer's workshop where you have time to write and share your work. New and returning members are welcome.

The first session of the Jump Start Tutoring Program will start soon. Please pick up an application from the Counseling office and return it by Friday, October 19. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in our community so get your application today.

There will be an FBLA meeting in room 122 this afternoon, October 18 at 2:00 pm.

South Windsor For The Kids club is having their second meeting today, October 18 right after school in the Cafeteria.
 
Any seniors applying to colleges with a November 1 deadline need to have their transcript request forms submitted to School Counseling by today, October 18. Please make note of your application deadlines.

Friday, October 19 is the last day students can register for MCC Credit. Please see Dr. Bombara is you have any questions.

Are you looking for something fun to do this Friday night? Come to the fourth annual South Windsor High Boys Soccer game at Rye Street. It's Senior Night and we are celebrating our 17 seniors. The Bobcats will take on the CCC South defending champions, the Berlin Redcoats at 6 pm. Admission is free. Please come to this unique town event. Last year we had over 400 people at the game. Let’s beat that number this year.

Team 177 Bobcat Robotics will be meet tonight, October 18 from 5:30-7:30 pm in room 12.  We are looking for students interested in engineering, programming, business, manufacturing and so much more. Come see what we are all about! New members are welcome. 

Rein’s Deli in Vernon is hiring several positions including Line Cook, Prep Cooks, Bakers, Dishwashers, Servers, Bussers, Cashiers and Hosts. Positions are full-time and part-time and during a variety of days and times. A flier with details is hanging on the board in the Career Center.

Did you know that one pint of blood can save up to three lives? The South Windsor High School blood drive will be held on Wednesday, November 7. If you are interested in donating, please fill out the form posted on the grade level google classrooms or sign up during 5th period lunch waves this Thursday, and Friday. Remember, it only takes 15 minutes to save a life.

If you are a member of the SADD Club and did not attend the meeting on Wednesday morning, then please take the twitter survey that is posted on SWHSSADD. Please complete the survey by Friday afternoon.

To all Seniors, the first presentation date for Capstone is November 6. Remember to be eligible to present you must submit all written work to your adviser by October 23. You must receive a successful score or higher on all written work. Your adviser will complete a form that you will bring to presentations verifying all work is complete and of passing quality. You must pick this form up from your adviser. Finally, a google form will be posted on Monday October 22 for you to start signing up to present.

The South Windsor High School Holiday Hoopla event will be on Saturday, November 17, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Any club or group who is interested in having a table at this event please contact Dawna Cavagnaro at [email protected]. Tables are going fast. Vendors book one soon.

Fashion Club will have its first meeting this Thursday after school until 3:00 pm in room 121. We will be designing baseball caps for our first project. You can paint, draw with fabric markers, or add embellishments. New members are welcome to join us for this and more fun projects throughout the year

The Career Center will return to a full schedule of college visits tomorrow, finishing off the week with Fairfield University, RPI, The University of Glasgow - here from Scotland and Union College. These are all great opportunities. Check Naviance for times and come down to the Career Center to check them out.

If you are a student that is strongly involved in volunteering and community service and would like to be considered for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center for details on how you can apply. Applications are due by November 6. Prizes include a $1,000 award and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. with the potential for even more awards.

There will be a skill building Anti-Stress Club meeting today after school in the gym. We’re playing dodgeball.

This Friday, October 19 at 5:00 pm, the Student Council will be hosting a tailgate before the boys’ varsity soccer game at Rye Street. This is a freshmen only tailgate event. There will be games and free food donated by restaurants around the community. Any freshman who attends will also receive free admission to the game which starts at 6:00 pm. Please come and support!

Want to learn to write your name in Japanese? Watch Anime, learn Japanese and eat sushi ? We will do this at the Japanese Club on Tuesday, October 23, in room 230 right after school. Please contact Mr. Mabasa if you are interested, so enough sushi can be ordered.

Athletic News:
After last Friday's loss to Farmington, the Boys Soccer team rebounded well with their 10th shutout of the season vs Enfield. Scoring goals were Matt Dion, Mitch Lyons, Cole Cassettari and Dan Monteserin. Assists came from Chris Allevo, Matt Dion, Mitch Lyons and Cole Cassettari. Hunter Pasqualini and Jake Waterhouse again did not let a ball past them. The Bobcats are now 10-2 on the season with 4 regular season games to play.

The Girls Varsity volleyball team has turned around a tough start to the season to win 4 straight matches. Two wins of note was the one vs. Enfield last Friday night for their Dig pink charity game winning 3-0, and earning over $2,100 for the Sideout Foundation for Breast cancer. The other was on Monday defeating a tough Maloney team 3-2. The team will travel to Manchester today. Good luck to the team, and we hope to see you there.
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