SCHOOL NEWS:
The 9th Grade Class will be selling Shamrocks during all 4 lunch waves the week of March 4th to March 8th. Stop by the table during our lunch wave to write out your note on the shamrock. They will be delivered during homeroom on March 14th. Each Shamrock will cost $1.00. Proceeds go to the 9th grade Class of 2027. See Mrs. Barrett with questions.
If you are interested in saving three lives, please consider signing up for South Windsor High School’s spring blood drive being held on Tuesday, March 12th during school. Every donation counts. The Red Cross is providing all donors with a $10 gift card by email to a pet supply merchant of their choice. To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters around school, or through the volunteers that are available during all lunch waves this week. We will also take walk-ins next Tuesday. You must be 17 or older, or 16 years old with a parent permission form to donate. See Ms. Karasinski in Room 207 for more information.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Academic Support Club will be canceled on Thursday, March 7th.
Pet Project Club is hosting a fundraiser for Pack Leaders Rescue of CT. Cash or Venmo donations will be accepted from March 4th thru March 8th in the cafeteria during lunch waves. Help us to help animals in need.
Attention all Interact Club members. We will be hosting our monthly meeting this Thursday March 7th at 2pm in the Library Media Center. New volunteer opportunities will be discussed and opened for sign ups. In addition, we will be reviewing the leadership opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested in a leadership role you must attend this monthly meeting and fill out the required forms. Please email Mrs. McGinn with any questions.
Are you feeling stressed? Do you want to learn ways to relax in a healthy way? Bring some friends and join us for the SADD Club's "Relieve the Stress Fest" after school on Thursday, March 7th from 2-3:45!
Happy Women's History month! In celebration, Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a month-long fundraiser with Leah Cunha crafts. Any purchases made from her website supports our pen pals in Kenya! This is a great way to raise money for our pan pals, earn credit for the club, and get some cute jewelry in the process!
ATHLETICS:
For all girls interested in playing girls soccer next fall there will be a meeting this Friday 3/8 at 3pm in room 102.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE FOR SENIORS: If you are applying to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving scholarship program, please note that the deadline has again been extended due to delays in FAFSA reporting. Applications are now due by Monday, April 15th. If you have started your Dollars for Scholars application – the deadline is still March 15th. Your FAFSA information is not required to complete your application. Please see Mrs. Carty with specific questions about these programs.
CT AeroTech, an extension of Bristol Technical Education Center will hold an Open House on Saturday, April 27th from 9 AM to Noon at Brainard Airport in Hartford. Anyone interested in learning more about the aircraft maintenance industry is invited to attend. There is a flier hanging in the Career Center or keep an eye out for it in the next School Counseling newsletter!