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November 13, 2023 
SCHOOL NEWS:

The 9th Grade Class of 2027 is having a fundraiser at a local bakery at the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk - 100 Hemlock Avenue on Tuesday, November 14th from 4-8 pm. 

For Seniors who want to try for the Seal of Biliteracy in a language that you have learned at home, please make sure you have joined the Google Classroom with Dr. Stoj to receive all of the important information. The Google code is lpyzmu7. Deadline to join is November 17th.

The Class of 2025 is hosting a Gingerbread House Competition in the SWHS Cafeteria on December 1st. Competition is open to all grades and staff members and the registration form is in your class’s Google Classroom. The fee is $15 per team. Fee and registration is due November 17th. 

South Windsor High School will administer the ASVAB CEP again this year.  The test will be held on Wednesday, December 13th at 8:00am in the Seminar Room at SWHS.  Whether you’re planning to go to college, a vocational school, or the Military, or you’re just not sure what you want to do yet, the ASVAB CEP can provide you with important information about your skills and interests -- and help get you on the right path toward a satisfying career. There are a limited number of seats available, so seats will be first come, first serve.  The test is open to all students in grades 10-12.  If you would like to take the ASVAB CEP please email Mr. Briggs at [email protected] or stop by the School Counseling Office

ATHLETICS:

The Dance Team will have their Winter Tryouts on November 14th and 15th in the Rubber Room from 2:30-4:30. Sign up through PowerSchool. Everyone is welcome.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Please join us for our next Italian Club meeting on Wednesday, November 15th right after school in Annex Room 35.  We will be watching an Italian movie, playing Italian games, and having snacks.  This meeting is free and open to all.  

FBLA invites you to wear purple for World Prematurity Day on November 17th. Donate a dollar during lunch waves from November 8-17. Donations will benefit the March of Dimes. 

Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having their annual Thanksgiving card making party after school on Thursday the 16th. Join us in Room 122A for a chance to make festive cards for our pen pals in Kenya while enjoying some snacks from Dunkin. This is a fun way to spend time with friends and an easy credit opportunity! 

Celebrate Autumn’s harvest with the Cooking Club as we prepare a twist on the traditional Thanksgiving Day Feast. Join us on Thursday, November 16th at 2:05 PM in Room 105.  We will make Thanksgiving Apple Cider Punch, Homemade Cornbread, Homemade Macaroni and Cheese, Harvest Veggie Pizza, Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with vanilla ice cream and Decorated Chocolate and Vanilla Turkey Cupcakes.  See Sra. Ruiz in Room AN 56 or Sra. Hwang in Room AN 37 to pay $5 to reserve your spot today as spaces fill up quickly! 

Did you know that the most requested item in homeless shelters is SOCKS? The SADD Club will be hosting a sock drive from November 1st – 22nd , with donation bins in front of the high school cafeteria and also at the annex. We encourage all students and staff to bring in any kind of NEW SOCKS! Ask a member of the club, or see the SADD Instagram for more information. Together, let’s “SOCK IT TO THE COLD”!
Posted by bdubiskas On 10 November, 2023 at 2:00 PM  

 
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