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Wednesday, January 15, 2020 

Mrs. Barrett's Marketing classes won the Chapter Campaign award for DECA. Chapters that earn the chapter campaigns receive a pennant, flag and plaque, and are eligible to register up to two DECA members to participate in the THRIVE Academy at this year’s International Career Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Congratulations all around! 

Anyone in the Bobcat Bowling Club should report to the lobby during home room on Thursday, January 16th for a yearbook photo. If you have any questions see Mr. Gray in room 168.

This Thursday during lunch, Healers with Halos Therapy Dogs will be in the back of the Media Center to provide a little stress relief before midterms start on Friday. Come stop by and say hi to Jack, the white collie and Reilly, the golden retriever and their handlers.

Need help studying for exams? The National Honor Society is holding a review session after school in the Cafeteria on Thursday, January 16th. Snacks will be provided.

Art Club will have a meeting after school Thursday, January 16th until 3:45 p.m. in Room 7. Bring a friend and come down to create some master pieces. 

Important announcement about midterm exams: Students who use bus transportation to get to and from school are not allowed to leave school when they do not have an exam. Students waiting for an exam to start or for buses to arrive must stay in the cafeteria. On Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th exam make-up sessions will be held during the second exam period. There will be a bus that departs school at 9:25 am and a late bus that departs school at 11:25 am on make-up days.

The Cafeteria will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for breakfast service during exams. Please plan accordingly.

The Boys’ Basketball program will hold a fundraiser at a Mexican grill on 48 Hale Road on Sunday, January 19th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Just tell the cashier that you are there for boys’ basketball and remember that online orders do not count. You must order in the restaurant. See you on Sunday night.

Students: It's time to purchase your yearbook! The price is $70 until February 21st. The price will continue to increase through the spring so buy it now! Go to the Yearbook tab on the webpage to place your order. Remember ALL students are featured in the yearbook – it’s not just for seniors.

The South Windsor for the Kids Dodgeball Tournament is Friday, January 31st from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Team captains can pick up the required packets in the main office. Cost will be $10 per player. South Windsor for the Kids will be collecting money and team packets the week of January 27th. For more information please visit the twitter account @swdodgeball20.  

Any students who missed the fall registration window to receive MCC credit for their College Career Pathways classes at South Windsor High School have a second chance to create a Banner ID. MCC’s registration portal has now re-opened for a limited time until February 20th. This will be your last chance to establish an MCC Banner ID, which is required in order to earn college credits for any MCC articulated classes you take this year and in the future. If you need another step-by-step guide for registration, please see Mr. Leon or Mrs. Carty in School Counseling.

Attention Bobcat Nation: This year the Town of South Windsor will be celebrating its 175th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, the town’s Anniversary Committee is sponsoring a logo design contest. Show your creativity and pride by submitting your own original design to be considered by the committee. For details, please stop by the main office for a flyer and official rules for the contest.

In connection with the Memorial Day commemoration activities to be held on Monday, May 25th, the South Windsor Patriotic Commission is pleased to announce its annual essay contest. Students in grades 9-12 can submit an essay (500 words or less) on the topic of “An American patriot who inspires me and why.” All entries must be received by the Patriotic Commission no later than Friday, February 28th. The entry form and additional details are available in the SWHS main office, in the Career Center and in your Social Studies classes.
Posted by On 15 January, 2020 at 8:46 AM