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Tuesday, November 20, 2018 

Any student interested in visiting the Operations and Information Management (OPIM) Innovation Lab at the UCONN School of Business on Wednesday, December 12 should see Ms. Festi for a permission slip. The OPIM department features various emerging technologies including Virtual Reality, 3D Printing, Internet of Things (IOT), Microcontrollers and Data Analytics devices. Students will have an opportunity to tour the facility, hear UCONN student perspectives on innovation, and experience the technologies first hand during "open tech" time in the lab. This is a free trip that includes lunch, however, spots are limited so please see Ms. Festi for your permission slip today!

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.

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

Common Ground is collecting toys for Coram Deo, an organization dedicated to helping women recovering from addiction and abuse in rebuilding their lives and families. This is in addition to the homeroom competition next week. Toys can be left in the box in front of the security desk for those who want to donate through November 30.

South Windsor for the Kids is having a meeting today, November 20 after school in the cafeteria. All members should attend.
Posted by On 20 November, 2018 at 8:51 AM