Admin
Wednesday March 11, 2020 

This is the final week to buy Junior Prom tickets! Tables are going fast so don't miss your chance. More information is on the Class of 2021 Google Classroom and on the school website.

It is already March... are you wondering where the school year has gone? Are you looking for an activity to get involved in to round out your experiences? Do you want to help others? Then pick up an application in the Counseling Office for the Jump Start Tutoring program today! The 3rd and final session starts March 26th and runs thru April 30th. Each Thursday you will help a middle school student study for tests and finish their homework. Pick up your applications today and return by March 23rd!

Interact Club is holding a toiletry drive for the needy population in Hartford county. We are currently collecting travel/hotel-sized shampoos, conditioners, toothbrushes and other items. Please look at our flyers around school to see what you could donate. Donation boxes will be in the lobby, outside the cafeteria, in Mrs. Howard's room (134) and in the Math hallway. We will be collecting for the next 2 weeks. See Mrs. Howard with any questions.

The Aurora Foundation for Women and Girls in Greater Hartford seeks nominations for its Young Philanthropist of the Year Award, given annually to a young woman who is a current freshman, sophomore or junior and doing great things in her community. Students may ask an adult to nominate themselves or may self-nominate. Nomination forms are available in the Career Center and must be filled out and returned to the Aurora Foundation by April 30th.

For all students trying to complete their Dollars for Scholars applications before the Sunday night deadline, the local representative for the scholarship program will be available in the Career Center starting at 11:00 a.m. Friday morning. If you are having any issues with your application, want to verify its status, or have any questions, you may stop in at any time – no appointment needed – to see her.  Take advantage of this great opportunity to make sure your application is included in our biggest scholarship opportunity of the year.

A reminder to students that a representative from Binghamton University will be in the Career Center at 11:45 a.m. this morning. Please consider attending if you would like to learn more.

We will begin accepting parking pass applications from all Juniors and Seniors on Friday, March 13th.  The passes will cost $35 and will be valid for the remainder of the 19-20 school year. No application can be accepted without all required documents. Passes will be assigned on a first come first served basis.  No applications will be accepted prior to Friday.

FCCLA have their next meeting on March 19 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Please see classroom for more info and for the community service opportunities coming soon!

FCCLA members competed on March 6th at a state conference. Delanie Halstead took Gold in Entrepreneurship, Samantha Belekewicz took Gold in the Job Interview, Daniel Hegi took Silver in the Job Interview, Aditi Malpure took Bronze in Cake Decorating, and Shani Kibara and Alex Smyrak took Bronze in Baking and Pastry. An honorable mention goes out to Kashvi Bokria for her gorgeous cake decor as well.

Binghamton University will have a representative in the Career Center on Wednesday, March 11th at 11:45 a.m. if any students would like to learn more about admissions and attending. Whether you are a senior who has applied and are trying to make an enrollment decision or a junior just starting your college search, this could be a very helpful visit!

The Library will be closed all day on Wednesday, March 11th for the blood drive. Please plan accordingly. 

Athletic News:

Congratulations to the SWHS Varsity Cheerleading team for their 5th place finish at the State Cheerleading Championships this past weekend. This is the highest score and placement at states in the history of the program. Congratulations to seniors Missy Sullivan and Carlyn Burba for being selected for the Class L All-State Team.

There will be a Boys’ Varsity Tennis Preseason Meeting on Wednesday, March 11th at 2:10 p.m. in room 111.

There will be a Boys’ Volleyball Informational Meeting on Wednesday, March 11th at 2:10 p.m. in the SWHS Café for any boys interested in trying out for the team.
Posted by On 11 March, 2020 at 10:11 AM  

 
Content Alert Subscription