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Friday, February 9, 2018 

February is Black History Month. Today, Rho Kappa, the National Social Studies Honor Society honors: Sheryl Swoopes. Sheryl Swoopes was one of the first women drafted to play professional basketball for the WNBA. She helped lead the Comets to four consecutive championships, and was voted as the league’s MVP in 2000, 2002, and 2005.

Have you heard announcements for the Gay-Straight Alliance at SWHS and wondered what it's all about? Have you thought about attending a meeting but felt too shy? Hesitate no longer. Come on down to Room 148 on Monday, February 12 after school for our winter mixer. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know us and introduce yourself. There will be food, games, and good times. We welcome all who are advocates for making South Windsor (and our world) a safe and equitable place for everyone. Did we mention food and games?  

Please note…the Teen Center will be closed on Monday, February 12.

French Exchange student-hosts are required to attend a meeting on Monday, February 12, at 2:05pm in Room 228 in order to prepare for their March 28 arrival. Please see Madame Rosano with any questions. 

Reminder to seniors…the written portion of the Capstone project is due TODAY.

Attention all students who were signed up to take the American Mathematics Contest: There are currently plans to make up the AMC 10 and 12 during school hours later this month; the date of the makeup will be forthcoming.  However, the results of this makeup date will be unofficial, and will not allow students to qualify for awards or for the American Invitational Math Exam. For students that want a chance to get an official score in order to qualify, an alternate version of the contest will be offered during our winter break on Thursday, February 15 at 8:00am at SWHS. If you were originally signed up for the AMC and would like to take this alternate version, you must see Mr. Brindisi in Room 265 or email him by no later than Tuesday (Feb. 13) in order to secure a spot and get important information.

Yoga club will meet Monday at 2:15pm in the Chorus Room to practice yoga. All experience levels are welcome, and you don't need to be a member of the club to attend.

Seniors who have not started their Dollars for Scholars application or who need help with the process are welcome to stop into the Career Center for assistance with the portal. There are still a few weeks to get your applications complete. Other scholarship opportunities are added or updated in Naviance daily. Please note that some scholarships with spring deadlines may not have this year’s application available yet. All scholarships are updated as they come in. Please see Mrs. Carty with any questions.

Hey Foodies! Our next Cooking Club session is Wednesday, February 28 and our menu will highlight our love for all things chocolate. Help us choose recipes at our planning meeting on Valentine's Day--Wednesday, February 14. See you and your sweet-tooth there! 

The Italian Club will have its next meeting Tuesday, February 27 in Room 226. We will be having pizza and doing some other activities.  If you would like to participate, please bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli by Friday, February 23.  There is limited space and spots will be filled on a first come first served basis.

There will be a RACE committee meeting on Monday, February 12 in the Media Center project space. All are welcome!

Athletic News:
-Last Night at the Floyd Little Center, South Windsor High School's own Patrick Bell won the Class L State Championship in the Pole Vault.  Patrick cleared thirteen feet, setting a school record while earning a spot in the State Open on February 17th. Congratulations Patrick and good luck at the Open!!
Posted by On 09 February, 2018 at 9:20 AM