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Friday, November 16, 2018 

Students interested in visiting the UConn Hartford Branch should return their permission slips to the School Counseling Office as soon as possible.

The SWHS National Honor Society offers a FREE tutoring service to all students. This program is available to any student in need of help at any time throughout the school year. Students can contact National Honor Society directly by filling out the Google form. Parents can request a tutor by emailing NHS directly at [email protected]. The specifics can be found on the SWHS home page. Don't fall behind, get extra help if you need it!

The Ellington YMCA has a high demand for lifeguards. If you do not have lifeguard training, but are interested in receiving it, they offer reimbursement for your training after a successful period of employment. Information on the upcoming training sessions and the job posting are on the Programs and Events board in the Career Center.

The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) will meet on Monday, November 19 at 2:00 pm in room 148. Please check Google Classroom to add new items to the agenda. New members are always welcome!

Yoga Club will meet Monday at 2:15 pm in the Chorus room. Everyone is welcome. See Ms. Lane in room 6 with any questions.

Clothing donations to the homeless rarely include socks. When homeless service organizations are asked what they need the most, the answer is consistently SOCKS. Please pick up a pair of socks over the weekend for the homeless for SADD’s Sock drive.

Calling all writers: the Scholastic Writing Awards is accepting submissions until December 4. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is a national program that recognizes student achievement in writing and art. If you're interested in submitting original poetry, fiction, non-fiction, drama, or other work, please see your English teacher for more information or visit www.artandwriting.org

Do you remember reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee? The classic novel is now a Broadway play. There are open spots on a January 2 field trip with the English department. Interested? See Mrs. White in room 144 for a permission slip. Cost of trip is $85 with lunch on your own. 

For anyone attending the Bobcat Leaders for Inclusion Conference on Monday November 19, please make sure you have handed in your permission slips to Mrs. White in room 144. Today is the final day that these permission slips can be accepted. The conference will start at 8:25 am and last until 2:00 pm. Please bring your chromebook.

Athletic News:

The Boys and Girls Indoor Track team will have their pre-season meeting Monday, November 19 at 2:10 pm in room 157.  Please see Coach Zeuschner if you cannot attend.

There will be an informational Girls’ Basketball meeting on Monday, November 19 at 2:15 pm in room 102 to discuss tryout dates, times and expectations. All girls interested in trying out for basketball are encouraged to attend this meeting.  Anyone unable to attend should notify Athletic Director, Mr. Sytulek.

All members of the Girls Volleyball team, including the freshman and JV players should be sure to clean out their team room lockers and bring home any personal items by next Monday November 19. Any questions, see Coach Holt.
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