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Wednesday, November 20, 2019 

November 21, people around the world unite to demand better in the fight against the world’s toughest cancer. The World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition brings together more than 80 organizations from over 30 countries and six continents to raise awareness and inspire action. Through this combined effort, we are bringing greater attention, awareness, and better outcomes to this deadly disease. If you would like to support this fight, wear purple or your Bombara Strong T-shirt tomorrow, Thursday, November 21st!

Attention all grade 10-12 students. The ASVAB is coming to SWHS on this Friday, November 22nd at 7:30 a.m. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is the Military's skill assessment test, which helps students uncover their strengths and what careers both within and outside the Military those strengths align with. This test is a free service for SWHS students. If you are interested in taking the ASVAB please sign up in the School Counseling Office.

Our literary magazine club, Mind's Eye, will have a short meeting on Thursday, November 21st after school in room 129. New members are welcome!

The Strategy Club will meet after school on Thursday, November 21st in room 7.

There will be a South Windsor For The Kids meeting Thursday, November 21st after school in the Cafeteria, please let one of the board members know if you are unable to attend.

DECA will be collecting gently used coats for those in need until the end of this week. Please bring in your coats and put them in the box outside of the cafeteria. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. Thank you for your support!

A reminder to any students with HOBY applications that they are due by the end of the school day this Friday, November 22nd to the Career Center.

The 3rd Annual Holiday Hoopla Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at South Windsor High School. This event benefits South Windsor High School's graduating class for Operation Graduation (a drug and alcohol free safe fun filled night for our graduating seniors). This year the Holiday Hoopla will have over 100 crafters, vendors, and local authors. Come get a head start on your Christmas decorating or shopping to find that perfect gift or stocking stuffer and support your small local businesses! Admission is FREE.
 
A new job listing has just come into the Career Center. Munson’s Chocolates in Evergreen Walk is hiring associates now. Please see the flyer in the Career Center for detailed information on available hours and how to apply.

FCCLA is holding a benefit night at a local pizza restaurant in Evergreen Walk on Tuesday, December 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please come out and support us! 

FCCLA is holding a toy drive to help surrounding communities in need! Please bring in new, unwrapped toys and put them in the boxes in the lobby and cafeteria hallway by Tuesday, December 10th!

Do you have an interest in the dental field? Have you thought about becoming a dentist, hygienist, researcher or working in dental sales or administration? If so, you are invited to come to the Career Center on Friday, December 6th at 1:00 p.m. to hear from a local dentist who will offer a presentation on the dental field using props and visuals and will answer any questions students may have. This opportunity is posted in Naviance with other college visits – sign up today if you are interested!

Athletic News:

There will be an organizational meeting for girls interested in playing Freshman, JV, or Varsity Basketball on Monday, November 25th after school in room 102.

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 TOMORROW, Thursday, November 21st 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 main office. All other registration is to be submitted online using ParentPortal. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/athletics/athletic_registration
Posted by On 20 November, 2019 at 8:56 AM