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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 

Tomorrow is a great day to come in to the Career Center. A representative from University of Oregon will be in at 10:45 a.m., followed by a representative from Lincoln Technical Institute at 12:45 p.m. Don’t forget that after school there will be another College Application Workshop until 3:00 p.m. Come with all of your questions about CommonApp, college essay, and how to use Naviance. Whether you have just a few last questions or haven’t even started, there will be a team on hand to help you out.

The first Italian Club meeting will be Monday, September 23rd, right after school in room 226. We will be taking a picture for the yearbook, electing some leaders, and choosing what we do for our meetings this year. Join our google classroom at 5dwflq.

FBLA will be having a meeting in room 122B at 2:00 p.m. this Thursday, September 19th. We will be having our Induction Ceremony and getting our year started.

The first Japanese Anime Club Meeting is this Thursday, September 19th in room 230 immediately after school. Use the google classroom code l69203 to join. (the first letter is a lower case l as in leader)

Are you interested in economics or finance? Do you see yourself working for the International Monetary Fund, Federal Reserve, or Goldman Sachs one day? Join the Economics Club. Throughout the year we will compete in multiple economics competitions, including ones held by Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania. Our first meeting for both new members and the leadership team will be held after school on Thursday, September 19th, in Room 163 in the social studies hallway from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Richards for more information. The Google Classroom code is k42h03s.

The Peer Mental Health Educators will have a drop-in board game social open to all students during all lunch waves Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Anyone who would like to attend during their lunch wave can go to either the Career Center or Library Media Center and enjoy a variety of games during their wave.

The Teens Against Poverty Club had their first meeting Wednesday, September 11th. For all of those who are still interested, but could not attend the meeting, please join the Google Classroom using code: glqjpu7.

Also, if you are interested in becoming a Committee Leader for Teens Against Poverty, interviews will be held on Monday 9/16 or Wednesday 9/18. Please sign up on the doc posted in the Google Classroom. If you cannot make these dates but are still interested in interviewing, please let the TAP board members know via Google Classroom.

If you were not able to attend the College Application Workshop on Monday afternoon, you will have another opportunity this Thursday, September 19th after school until 3:00 p.m. Come to the Career Center for help on your CommonApp, College Essay or any part of the application process.

Africa is a huge and incredibly diverse continent but is frequently stereotyped as a monolith. If you've ever wanted to learn more about the various peoples, food, pop culture, and current life in different African countries, you have to check out the African American Culture Appreciation Club. Or perhaps you have first-hand experiences and connections with an African culture--we'd love to hear your perspective. All students are welcome and there will be snacks. Our first meeting will be Thursday, September 19th in room 133. If you have a question, please see Ms. Cliff and join our Google classroom: wq254d

Are you interested in helping to make the school a more welcoming place for everyone? Come visit room 131 for the first BRIDGES club meeting this Wednesday after school, and learn how you can make a difference.

The Common Ground Leadership Program is now accepting applications. Any students interested in improving leadership skills, community service and working on their college resume, should join the Google Classroom with code ujgro3c or see Mr. Orsini in room 229. The deadline for all applications is Friday, September 20th.

The Future Health Professionals (formerly called HOSA) will be having an informational meeting of the year after school on Monday, September 23rd in Room 204. This club is for anyone interested in a career in the medical field or healthcare. We explore different fields and interests and have guest speakers come in to talk about their career experiences. See Mrs. Belval in Room 204 for more information and join our Google Classroom with the code k1ewe8e.

Do you want to volunteer in a river clean up this year? Do you want to spread environmental awareness to the community and local politicians? Everyone with any environmental knowledge, background, or interest is welcome to join Environmental club’s first meeting next Thursday, September 19th at 2:00 p.m. in room 206. See Mrs. Eitel or Mrs. Davies for more details

FCCLA is for you if one of the following applies: You love to cook. You love to bake. You love to sew. You love to design clothing. You love working with children. You are a leader. Or...you need to build your resume! Stop by Wapping Room 11 on September 19th for pizza and to see what FCCLA is all about. A club signup list will be posted outside Mrs. Booth's door.

The Teen Center will be hosting its annual “Pizza, Prizes & Giveaways” back to school event This Thursday, September 19 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. This is a free event! Stop by for some food, hang out with friends and see the teen center space. No RSVP needed.

The Ski and Snowboard club meeting will be held on Monday, September 23rd at 2:05 p.m. in room 152. Email Ms. Phillips for details if you cannot attend.

Attention anyone interested in reading, writing, and art: South Windsor's literary magazine, Mind's Eye, will be having its first meeting of the year this Thursday after school in Room 129. New members are welcome! 

The first Italian Club meeting will be Monday, September 23rd right after school in room 226. We will be taking a picture for the yearbook, electing some leaders, and choosing what we do for our meetings this year.  Please join us. Join our google classroom at 5dwflq.

Athletic News:

Athletic Study Hall today will be held in the café.

The Varsity Girls' Soccer team defeated Conard yesterday by a score of 5 to 1. Caitlin Sauer scored three times, twice assisted by Rhianna O'Meara. Emma Smith also scored, assisted by Lindsay Fishman, while Savannah Rossetti got her first goal of the season. Kelly Morson and Candace Walsh had outstanding games while Maria Galley had 3 saves for the win. The team faces Manchester on Friday at home.
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