April 29, 2026
SCHOOL NEWS:
Attention seniors: This is a reminder that Graduation Ticket Requests are due by this Friday, May 1st. See Ms. Andrews (rm. 264) or Mrs. Farrell (rm. 231) with any questions.
A reminder to all students who have overdue books; please return them to the Library! There are currently 209 overdue books checked out from the Library Media Center. Not finished with your book and want to keep reading? Ask us to renew it for you at the Media Center circulation desk.
A reminder that PICK UP is TODAY for any seniors who pre-ordered a graduation lawn sign from the SADD Club! Pick up your pre-ordered sign TODAY in the lobby anytime between 12:30-4pm. Thank you for your support!
It’s time for “this date in history.” Today’s edition is dedicated to Connecticut’s own Oliver Ellsworth who was born on this date. Oliver Ellsworth played a critical role in drafting the U.S. Constitution and designing the federal court system including the U.S. Supreme Court. Ellsworth’s schooling took place at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton) and he served as Connecticut’s state attorney for Hartford County. In 1777, he was elected to the Continental Congress and served there throughout the Revolutionary War. Along with Connecticut representative Roger Sherman, Ellsworth helped solve the dispute with how states should be represented in the new government by offering the Connecticut Compromise or, more commonly known, as the Great Compromise. This ultimately led to a bicameral legislative branch with two senators per state for the Senate and a number of representatives in the House based on state population size; a compromise that appealed to both large and small states. After ratification, Ellsworth was elected as one of Connecticut’s first senators serving from 1789-1796. In 1796, President Washington nominated Ellsworth to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving for four years before illness forced him to retire. Ellsworth returned to his home in Windsor and passed away in 1807. Ellsworth’s legacy includes being considered the “Founding Father of the Supreme Court.” He was proud to represent Connecticut and was even more proud of his Windsor roots. The Oliver Ellsworth Homestead Museum can be visited in the town of Windsor. Thanks for listening to this date in history.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The Indian Dance Club will be meeting on Wednesday, April 29, right after school in Annex Room 39 to prepare for the upcoming Asian Fair in May. Snacks will be provided. Please see Aanya Shah, Dharshana Bhavana, or Mr. Ly if you have any questions.
Are you hungry? What is poké ? It’s fluffy rice or salad greens with fresh sushi and house-made sauces such as creamy, spicy mayo. Help support fund-raising for the upcoming, exciting Asian Culture Festival. How can you help? Enjoy and relish a fresh poké meal at Pokédon Restaurant on Monday, May 4th, from 5pm to 8pm.