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Friday, March 16, 2018 

March is Women’s History Month. Today we honor: Eleanor Roosevelt. Before becoming the First Lady and a well-known human rights activist, Eleanor Roosevelt was an American Red Cross volunteer during World War I. After the inauguration of her husband, Theodore Roosevelt in 1933, Eleanor began making public speeches about human rights, children's causes and women's issues. After her husband’s presidency, in 1945 President Harry Truman appointed her to be a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly.

Please listen to the following information regarding the modified schedule for Wednesday March 21st, when all junior students will take the SAT in school:

Juniors: Report to school by 7:15am. Signs will be posted to let you know which room you should report to for the test. You MUST BRING: Two #2 Pencils with soft erasers (no pens or mechanical pencils will be allowed) and a calculator. We also recommend bringing a snack and a water bottle. During the test, students will NOT be permitted to use cell phones, even during breaks. Phones and other electronic devices should be locked in a locker, powered off and turned into the teacher for the duration of the test, or left at home. To prepare for the March 21st School Day SAT, a pre-administration session will be held for all 11th graders during an extended homeroom period this Thursday, March 15th. At this time, 11th graders will provide the names of four colleges they want their SAT scores sent to for free. Juniors should come to the pre-administration with a list of four colleges, universities or scholarship programs to which they would like to send scores. 

Sophomores and Seniors: Sophomores and Senior students enrolled in AP courses are expected to attend the review sessions offered by their teacher on March 21st. Please be advised that your review session may not be in your regular classroom. AP teachers will go over the review schedules with their AP classes. All other sophomores and seniors will have late arrival to school on Wednesday and must arrive by 11:25 am. Students that arrive before 11:25am are to report to the cafeteria for study hall. 

Freshmen: Report to school as usual by 7:25am to your CATS Room for special programming while the SAT is being held. CATS room locations will be displayed in the hallway.  

There will be no bells or announcements on March 21st (even after testing is complete.)  Your teachers will follow the schedule and will dismiss students accordingly. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Ms. Morgan-Hostetler.    

This is a special invitation for you to attend the Career Inspirations Program happening Tuesday, March 27 from 9:00am to 12:45pm. You will participate in workshops to empower yourself with the necessary skills for success in every career. You will develop your personal brand, soft skills and negotiation skills. It is free, and lunch will be provided. Space is limited to the first 40 that sign up. See Ms. Cruz or Ms. Festi or stop by the Career Center for your permission slip. Permission slip deadline is March 23.  

The Industry Advisory Board and the Business Department invites you to Join Us for Career Week. Give your resume a fresh new look and learn to answer those tricky interview questions. Sign up for the resume workshop on March 26 and interviewing skills on March 29, and take your career in the right direction! Space is limited to the first 40 students. Free of cost. For more information and permission slip see Ms. Cruz or Ms. Festi. Sign up deadline is March 23. 

Prom ticket sales will be online this year and will be available to students for purchase March 26 through April 6. Tickets are $80 each. Please visit the Junior Class Google Classroom to logon to the ticket leap site to purchase tickets. Students will not only be purchasing tickets, but will also be selecting their table for prom. Tables are limited to ten students per table. Prior to purchase, students will need to read and sign off on an event waiver located on the Ticket Leap site. If students plan on bringing a guest from outside of South Windsor High School, they will need to complete a prom guest form and get administrative approval from both schools prior to purchasing tickets….so plan ahead. Forms can be picked up in Room 159 or Room 250. All guest forms need to be submitted to Mrs. Caless or Mrs. Hasler with admin approval before purchasing. If you have any questions, please stop by and see Mrs. Caless or Mrs. Hasler.

Springfield Technical Community College holds an Open House on Tuesday, March 20 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Interested students can learn about associate degree and certificate programs, athletics and financial aid and apply for on the spot acceptance for fall 2018. If applying at this event, bring your high school transcript. An informational flyer is hanging in the Career Center.

The Class of 2020 will be having a fundraiser at a local Mexican restaurant Saturday, March 17. The flyer for the fundraiser can be found on the Class of 2020 twitter. Please come by and support the sophomore class.

Are you interested in the business of theater? Sign-up for the Job Shadow at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts ASAP. Deadline is March 19…see Ms. Cruz or Ms. Festi in the Business Office or go to the Career Center to sign up.

Athletic News:
-All Freshman students interested in trying out for the baseball team should attend the first tryout date this Saturday, March 17 at the Rotary Field hitting facility from 11:30am -1:00pm. Players should bring all baseball gear for indoor and outdoor play. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato. 

-Boys Tennis Tryouts:
Monday 3/19: @ Manchester Magic Lincer Tennis Club 5:00pm mandatory Informational Meeting then tryouts on 2 courts 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday 3/20: @ Windsor Magic Lincer Tennis Club 2 courts 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday 3/21: @ Manchester Magic Lincer Tennis Club 2 courts 5:30pm -7:30pm
Thursday 3/22: @ Manchester Magic Lincer Tennis Club 3 courts 5:30pm -7:30pm 
Friday 3/23: @ Windsor Magic Lincer Tennis Club 2 courts 3:30pm -5:00pm
Windsor location is at 109 Pierson Lane
Manchester location is at 404 West Center Street.
Posted by On 16 March, 2018 at 9:12 AM