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Thursday, October 24, 2019 

There is still time to get involved with the Jump Start tutoring program. Applications are available in the counseling office. If you are a good fit for the program and are interested in the first session, please return the forms to the Counseling office by Friday afternoon.

Students who borrowed a calculator for the PSAT test, but accidentally kept them, please return them to School Counseling.

For students enrolled in any MCC articulated classes at South Windsor High School, it is now time to make sure you register for a Banner ID if you do not already have one from a previous class. You will have until Thursday, October 31st to do so. Registration is free and any credits earned will also be free. Please see Mr. Leon or Mrs. Carty in School Counseling if you have any questions about this very important process.

Sophomores- “HOBY”- The Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization is a nationally recognized group dedicated to developing leaders through national conferences and training.  Any sophomore interested in applying to attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar taking place in the Spring are invited to see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center or your School Counselor for either an application or more details.

The Italian Club will be having its next meeting on Monday, October 28th, right after school. We will meet in room 226 and then go outside to play bocce and have pizza. Please get $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 to save yourself a spot. 

FBLA will be selling Jack O Grams all week at all four lunch waves. Buy a miniature pumpkin for a friend! $2 each or 2 for $3 or 3 for $5. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

Capstone Update: Any Senior who plans to present their Capstone on Tuesday, November 5th must have all written work submitted to their adviser by Friday, October 25th and must fill out the Capstone Presentation Google form located on the Capstone website. This Google form must be filled out and submitted by Monday, October 28th.  

Attention Bobcats: A fellow student is holding a costume drive for the Halloween Helpers Organization. This organization gives to children in need. Please donate any lightly used, full costume to the donation box located in the Main Lobby. Donations will be accepted until tomorrow, Friday, October 25th.

Hey Bobcats! Come join the African and Black Culture Club TODAY, Thursday, October 24th after school and you'll find a place where kids are encouraged to discuss topics and issues related to African and Black culture all over the world, as well as in our hallways. Everyone is welcome-- see you in room 133.

The Japanese Anime Club Meeting is TODAY, Thursday, October 24th in room 230 right after school. To join on Google Classroom the code is: I69som

Interact is hosting a Basketball Tournament on November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the gym. The tournament is 3v3 and the cost is $8 per person. The proceeds will benefit Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. The signups are through a google form on the SWHS website under "Information and Reminders". See Mrs. Howard in room 134 for any questions.

The Debate Club will meet Thursdays after school in room 120 starting TODAY, Thursday, October 24th. Join us if you want to debate current and controversial topics as well as sharpen your persuasive and reasoning skills. If you have any questions about the club, see Mr. Avalos in room 104.

We will finish up the week of college visits with Boston University in the Career Center tomorrow at 10:45 a.m. If you have signed up in Naviance please make sure you remember to attend and let your teacher know you will be missing part of class.

Mind's Eye will be hosting our first Coffee House of the year on Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Join us for a night of music, poetry, food, and fun! All are welcome!

Athletic News:

There will be two National Letter of Intent signing days this year for any SWHS student-athletes planning to play a sport at a colleges or university next fall. The two signing dates are on the following late arrival Mondays: November 18th in the SWHS Main Office Conference Room at 8:00 am, and April 27th in the SWHS Library Media Center Seminar Room at 8:00 am. It's imperative that any student-athletes planning to sign on either of these dates below notify Athletic Director, Dave Sytulek, a week in advance with this intent.

Winter sports registration is now open in Parent Portal. Completion of online registration, submission of sports participation fee and physician’s statement are due by Thursday, November 21, 2019 in order for students to participate on the first day of tryouts (No exceptions). Physician statements and payments can be placed in the bin in the SWHS main office. All other paperwork is to be submitted online.

SW Field Hockey couldn’t take home the win last night against Southington but still played hard all the way through and didn’t give up. Scoring for the Bobcats was Anna Kim assisted by Lindsey Tortora.
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