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Thursday, December 12, 2019 

Come join us to see the SWHS Winter Instrumental Concerts. The Winter Band Concert will be held TODAY, Thursday, December 12th at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are sold online or at the door. Open to the public.

Congratulations to our November Students of the Month:
Grade 9: Hannah Jacob, Matthew Venzie
Grade 10: Cassandra Bromley, Karen Luci
Grade 11: Riley Lariviere, Venna Guzman
Grade 12: Mari Enidia Xhokaxhiu, Sydney Fournier    

The Strategy Club will meet TODAY, Thursday, December 12th after school. We will be taking a photo for yearbook at this meeting as well.

There will be a Student Council meeting TODAY, Thursday, December 12th, from 2:05 p.m. to 3:00 p.m on in Room 166.  All members and representatives should plan on attending.

The Sophomore Class of 2022 is selling maroon and gold bracelets this week during all lunch waves. They cost $6 and they have been selling quickly, so get yours soon.

Mrs. Clifford’s field trip to Wadsworth Atheneum and State House Square on Friday, December 13th has been cancelled.

Seniors: Do you need time to work on your college essay? How about Capstone? Come to our Senior write-in this Friday, December 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in room 134. We will have writing tutors and snacks! If you have any questions, please see Ms. Pieratti or Mrs. Howard.

This Friday will be "SADD Makes You Happy Day" at SWHS! The SADD Club started this program, to be held each December, as a way to honor Newtown, CT. We promote this as a day to share kindness with others. An act of caring, no matter how small, can make a difference in someone's life. The SADD Club hopes that you enjoy the day.

Seniors: There will be a College Scholarship Assembly on Monday, December 16th at 7:45 a.m. in the Auditorium during Late Arrival. School Counselors will explain the scholarship process, and how to access the applications. Please consider attending.

The next Italian Club meeting will be Monday, December 16th right after school in room 105. We'll be making various pasta dishes, appetizers, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Space is limited so bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 to save a spot.  

Come join the Cooking Club on Wednesday, December 18th at 2:05 p.m. in room 105 as we share some holiday favorites to warm our spirits like: hot chocolate, cranberry punch, white chocolate peppermint cookies, cookies and cream blossoms, holiday white chocolate trash snack mix, raspberry and chocolate thumbprint cookies, broccoli cheddar cheese soup, and hot chicken pesto/honey ham/cheese paninis.  Please bring your $5 to Sra. Ruiz in room 233 by Monday, December 16th.  Hurry, spaces are limited and fill up quickly! 

There is a fiber drive being held through December! Please bring in any old socks, shirts, or clothing with holes in them that can no longer be worn, and drop them off in the box outside the cafeteria or office. This is a great way to recycle fibers and help the environment.

Having trouble in one of your classes? National Honor Society students are here to help! They offer free tutoring in any subject with flexible hours. To request a tutor, go to the NHS website on the Clubs and Activities page and fill out the Google Form. 

Attention Seniors who speak another language at home! If you would like to test for the Seal of Biliteracy, please see Mrs. Stoj in office 227A for more information by Thursday, January 2nd. 

Scholarship season is underway! There are a number of opportunities, but students are encouraged to check out the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship program. The application portal for their largest group of scholarships is now open until Wednesday, January 15th. Fill out one application to be considered for over 70 scholarships. You can find the link in Naviance. Other nationwide scholarships to consider are the GE Reagan Foundation and the Ron Brown Scholarships Program. All of these programs can be found in Naviance. See Mrs. Carty if you need help finding the links.

The next opportunity for students to give Capstone presentations is January 23rd and 24th. In advance of this date, students must sign up to reserve a slot to make their presentations. Students will sign up on the Google form that is available under “The Capstone Experience” on the SWHS website. Sign-ups will begin today, and run through January 10th. In order to present, you must submit your written work to your adviser by January 10th and you must earn a successful or higher on all written work. Students who have not signed up by January 10th will have changes made to their second semester schedules. Such changes include, but are not limited to:
--- Being assigned a structured study hall to be used for working on Capstone requirements.
--- Having early release privilege revoked in order to have a structured study hall to be used for working on Capstone requirements.
--- Having electives for Semester 2 removed to schedule a structured study hall to be used for working on Capstone requirements.
Capstone requirements are detailed on the SWHS website.  If you have any questions about the requirements, please contact your adviser.

Juniors who are thinking ahead to college - the Coolidge Scholarship is now open for application. This full-ride scholarship is a highly competitive program for students who have achieved academic excellence, have an interest in public policy, and have an appreciation for the values championed by President Calvin Coolidge. Information and a link to the website can be found in the Scholarship List in Naviance, or students may to go www.coolidgescholars.org. The application deadline is January 16th.  

Athletic News:

There will be a meeting for all returning and new players interested in playing baseball this season on Wednesday, December 18th after school in room 161. If there are any questions, please see or email Mr. D'Amato.
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