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Thursday, February 6, 2020 

This week you can pick up your South Windsor for the Kids t-shirt during all lunch waves. Please be sure to bring your $15. There will also be extra shirts for sale if you did not sign up for one. If you would like to attend the dance Friday, this is your ticket.

First rehearsal for the Spring Play will be held with Mrs. White TODAY, Thursday, February 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Reminder for students who received Urban Naturalist invitations - you must attend one of the informational meetings to participate. Meetings will be today, Thursday, February 6th at 2:00 p.m. in room 201 OR next Monday, February 10th at 7:30 a.m. (during late arrival). See Mrs. Field with any questions.

The next Italian Club meeting will be Monday, February 10th, right after school in room 226. We're going to be playing Italian games and eating pizza. Please get $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli to save a spot. All are welcome.

Are you a junior looking to prepare for the upcoming SAT? A five-week SAT Prep Course is being offered at SWHS starting February 10th. Visit the high school website for more information and to sign up.

UConn Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is excited to announce an Inspiring Women in Engineering & Medicine (IWEM) workshop for 10th to 12th grade females. It will take place on Saturday, February 22nd at the Musculoskeletal Institute at UConn Health in Farmington, Connecticut. This will be a FREE, four-hour hands-on workshop and participants will get to perform 3 different mock orthopaedic surgeries and hear from prominent women surgeons and interact with other successful women in the medical field, such as engineers, physical therapist and advanced practicing registered nurses. The deadline to APPLY is TODAY, February 6th!!! Click here for more information and to apply: http://www.drcoyner.com/iwem.html

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 tomorrow, February 7th. 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.

Students who are interested in becoming electricians are encouraged to apply to the Hartford Electricians and Joint Apprenticeship Training program at their office in Hartford by February 7th. The office will have extended hours in the afternoon and evening on Friday, February 7th. Interested students need to be at least 17 years old, graduating from high school in June, and have one year of Algebra with a passing grade. For more information, please see the flyer in the Career Center.

A representative from Kean University will be in the Career Center on Friday, February 7th at 11:45 a.m. to meet with students who would like to learn more about their programs and admission process.

Do you have an eye for design? Take part in the T-Shirt Design contest for It Takes One. It Takes One is a program for students to raise awareness about making safe decisions while driving. This program for upperclassmen happens every 2 years and this year, we want you to design the t-shirt for attendees. Design/draw your t-shirt and bring it to Mrs. Howard in room 134 by February 17th. If your design wins, you will get a free shirt and everyone will wear your design. See Mrs. Howard with any questions.

Please note: The Teen Center will be closed on Wednesday, February 12. Please plan accordingly.

Students in grades 9-11: The PowerSchool Course Selection portal will be open from February 10th through February 24th.  During this time, please log into PowerSchool, locate the Course Selection tab and request the courses that you would like for next year. If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to your school counselor.

If you are still thinking of applying to Central Connecticut State University, you are in luck! They are waiving fees for applications filed in the month of February thanks to their “Have a Heart” fundraising campaign. To take advantage of this opportunity get your materials ready and submitted before time runs out.

Seniors: Have your voice heard and vote for the Class of 2020 shirt design. You can vote on the design and type of shirt you would like on the Class of 2020 google classroom page. Voting will be open until Monday, February 10th at 10:00 p.m.
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