SCHOOL NEWS:
Attention seniors who are working on their college essay: Not sure where to start? Have a draft but know it needs revision? Are you mostly finished but want to polish your essay? Sign up to come to the Writing Center College Writing Workshop on Tuesday 10/25. Held from 2:10-3 PM, there are 3 sessions based on what stage of the writing process you are in. Get help from English teachers and SWHS Writing Center tutors! Sign up using the QR code on the flier in the grade 12 google classroom or in the hallways. Registration is required. Questions? See Mrs. Price, Mrs. Howard, or Mr. Hawie.
Attention Seniors: the second wave of Capstone presentations will be held on Tuesday, November 14th after school from 2:15-3:15 pm. In order to present, you must submit your written work to your advisor's google classroom by Friday, November 3rd. Your adviser will score it and if you earn a score of successful or highly successful you will be eligible to present. Finally, you must fill out the Google Form that is posted on the Capstone Website to be scheduled for a time slot on the 14th. Reach out to your adviser with any questions.
Attention students 17 and older: If you are interested in making a difference in the community, sign up for South Windsor High School’s Fall blood drive being held on Friday, November 3 during school. Over 30 million blood transfusions are needed in the US each year, and your donation can help to save 3 lives! To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters around school. 16 year olds can donate with a parent permission form. See Ms. Karasinski in Room 207 for more information.
ATHLETICS:
South Windsor for the Local Kids is hosting a bake sale during the Girls Field Hockey Senior Night game on October 24th at 4:15 on the SWHS Turf field. Come enjoy some delicious baked goodies and cheer on our Bobcats. Proceeds will go to CCMC.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The French Club “Le Lynx” will meet on Wednesday, October 25th from 2:10 p.m. until the late bus in room 105. We'll be making crepes with nutella, banana, strawberries and whipped cream. Space is limited to 20 students. See Mr. Ly (Lee) in room 227 to reserve your spot. All are welcome. Bon appétit.
Chess Club will have its first informational meeting on Monday, October 30th. This meeting will consist of a general overview of the club, discussions relating to future meeting dates and of course Chess! If you have any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato in room 161 at 2:00.
The first meeting of the South Asian Student Alliance will be Wednesday the 26th in Room 11 in the Annex. We will play games and have snacks. All are welcome. Join the Google classroom with code: cm2jmaj" See Miss Sullivan with questions.
The Strategy Club will meet this Wednesday, after school, in the back of the Media Center. Join us for board games, Magic the Gathering, and Dungeons and Dragons. New members are always welcome!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Travelers Insurance has extended an invitation to South Windsor High School for a free, virtual event via Zoom. It will include detailed overviews of the actuarial profession, job shadows, an interactive insurance game, and other activities. The invitation is open to sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have an interest in pursuing careers in mathematics or statistics. This will be about 4 hours on the morning of Friday, November 17th. Any students interested in attending should see Mrs. Carty by the end of school on Wednesday, October 25th in order to receive registration and log-in information.