SCHOOL NEWS:
Join Trivia Night hosted by Student Council on March 10, 2022 at 6 pm in the cafeteria. Price per person is $5.00. Teams are limited to 5 members. Students, staff and faculty can sign up to play. Please have your team captain collect team dues and sign up in the cafeteria or sign up with Ms. Ullinger in Room 166. 1st place team wins a $200 gift card to a local restaurant, 2nd place wins a $100 gift card to a local restaurant and 3rd place wins a $50 gift card. See Ms. Ullinger with questions
Weekly Writing Center Tip: Pay attention to the purpose of your writing when deciding what tone to use. For more writing tips and help with your writing, stop by the writing center. We
are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2-3 in room 136 to help you with any writing assignments you have. Drop by for help brainstorming, drafting, or revising!
Seniors – you have just one more week to apply to the South Windsor Dollars for Scholars program. The application portal will close promptly at 11:59 p.m. on March 15th. If you have already started an application, please check your e-mail in case our local representative has tried to reach you regarding any issues with your application. If you need any assistance, please see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center or anyone in the School Counseling department. In addition to Dollars for Scholars, there are still other scholarship opportunities listed in Naviance.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is partnering with Leah Cunha Crafts to host a fundraiser during the month of March. Purchase any items from her small business to help support underprivileged girls in Kenya. For more information, use google classroom code cwmshjq and follow on instagram @u.u.g_swhs
NHS is collecting prom dresses to donate to members of the community. There is a donation rack set up just outside the doors of the SWHS main office. Collection runs through March 21st.
Hey Bobcat Foodies! Wear some green and join the Cooking Club on a culinary journey to the Emerald Isle! On March 17th at 2pm, we'll be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with these delicious dishes: Shamrock Shakes, Pot O’ Gold Cupcakes, Lucky Charms Treats, Shamrock Sugar Cookies, Spinach Artichoke Dip, and Corned Beef & Pastrami Sliders. Bring $5 to Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz to reserve your spot!
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SCHOOL NEWS:
Join Trivia Night hosted by Student Council on March 10, 2022 at 6 pm in the cafeteria. Price per person is $5.00. Teams are limited to 5 members. Students, staff and faculty can sign up to play. Please have your team captain collect team dues and sign up in the cafeteria or sign up with Ms. Ullinger in Room 166. 1st place team wins a $200 giftcard to a local restaurant, 2nd place wins a $100 giftcard to a local restaurant and 3rd place wins a $50 giftcard. See Ms. Ullinger with questions
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance) will meet this Thursday, March 10 at 2pm in room 148. Anyone interested in advocacy and support of the LGBTQ+ community is welcome to attend! See Mrs. Stodd Knapp with any questions.
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Hospitals and blood banks across America are facing critically low reserves due to insufficient donor turnout during the COVID pandemic. Please join us on Wednesday, March 9th for our SWHS student and staff blood drive. Sign up using any of the QR codes posted around the school (and the one on the poster below) or using the link provided below. Masks will be required at the blood drive in order to donate. Students must be 17 years or older to donate, but students may donate at age 16 if they bring in the parental consent form found on the Red Cross website. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Belval in room 204, or contact Sidharth Masarur at [email protected].
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=swhs20
Due to scheduled classes, the Career Center will be closed for quiet lunch and study hall use from Tuesday, February 22 through Tuesday, March 15th. Please make alternate plans during this time.
Join Trivia Night hosted by Student Council on March 10, 2022 at 6 pm in the cafeteria. Price per person is $5.00. Teams are limited to 5 members. Students, staff and faculty can sign up to play. Please have your team captain collect team dues and sign up in the cafeteria or sign up with Ms. Ullinger in Room 166. 1st place team wins a $200 gift card to a local restaurant, 2nd place wins a $100 gift card to a local restaurant and 3rd place wins a $50 gift card. See Ms. Ullinger with questions
Hungry for a chicken Sandwich? Join us March 16th from 5 to 8pm at the plaza at Buckland Hills to get your chicken fill and support the Class of 2024.
ATHLETICS:
Any girls who are new to Track and Field at the high school and plan to join this Spring, should attend an informational meeting on Wed. March 9th in Rm. 127 from 2-2:30 pm. Please see Coach McCullough if you have any questions
Reminder: Spring sports registration deadline is tomorrow, March 8th.
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Today we highlight Katherine Johnson, who was one of three black students chosen to integrate West Virginia’s graduate schools and became a renowned mathematician and significant contributor to NASA. In 1962, her work allowed for a successful space flight and resulted in a major turning point in the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Johnson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2015. Her accomplishments will be remembered for generations to come, and her memory will be honored as we look up to her for inspiration in our lives and our nation’s future.
The South Windsor Patriotic Commission has announced their annual essay contest in connection with the Memorial Day commemoration activities. The contest features essay topics for different grade levels. All entries must be received by the Patriotic Commission no later than March 18, 2022. Prizes are awarded for the winner of each grade level. Please see your Social Studies teachers or Mrs. Slogesky, Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, for the contest flyer, entry form and additional information.
This week's tip from the Writing Center: Try not to be repetitive in your writing! Instead of saying the same thing multiple ways, ask yourself what other new ideas you can include in your paper. For more tips and help with your writing, stop by the Writing Center. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2-3 in room 136.
The Course Selection portal for students in grades 9-11 is now open. It will close on Feb. 28th. Students should log into PowerSchool, select the Course Registration tab and select their desired courses for next school year. Students should contact their school counselor with any questions.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance) will meet this Thursday, February 24th, at 2pm in room 148. Anyone interested in advocacy and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community is welcome to attend.
Traditional Japanese theater masks are known throughout the world. On THURSDAY, March 17, we will be painting and decorating our own Japanese theater masks. We must order IN ADVANCE to make sure everyone has a chance to design and paint their own mask. Please e-mail Mr Mabasa at [email protected] if you are interested in participating so that we can order enough masks from Japan for this activity.
The Science Fiction/Fantasy club will hold its next meeting after school in room 127 on Thursday, 2/24 to watch and discuss Pacific Rim. New and returning members are welcome
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is hosting a scarf making event Thursday, February 24th after school in the seminar room. Please join the google classroom for more information. Join us in making scarves for the local women and children’s shelter St Elizabeths!
Bobcat Foodies! Today's menu will celebrate the best of February--love and football! For super fan party snacks, we've got game-day meatballs, spinach artichoke dip, and cheesy squares! On the side of "Amour" we have Inside Out Red Velvet Heart Cookies, Valentine Sandwich Cookies, Secret Message Cupcakes, and...a Chocolate Fountain! For those already signed up, see you at 2pm in room 105. See Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz to sign up for March!
ATHLETICS:
Spring sports registration is now open in Powerschool Parent Portal. Registration deadline is March 8th
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SCHOOL NEWS:
March is Women's History Month. Women's History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of history in a variety of fields. We will spotlight different individuals each week.
Today for Women’s History Month, we recognize CT Women’s Hall of Fame inductee Indra Nooyi. Nooyi is known as an international leader in corporate business. Born in India in 1955, Nooyi began her studies and career in India, eventually studying at Yale School of Management and continuing her career at a series of international companies. She was eventually named President and CEO of PepsiCo in 2006 becoming the fifth CEO in PepsiCo’s 44-year history. She made many important contributions during her time at PepsiCo and beyond.
Weekly Tip from the Writing Center: If you are struggling to start writing, try answering the prompt verbally and write down what you said. Consider recording what you say so you don't forget all your great ideas. For more writing tips and help, visit the Writing Center. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2-3 in room 136. No appointment needed.
Seniors taking the next assessment for the Seal of Biliteracy, don’t forget the test is this Monday, March 7th in the cafe immediately after school. Pizza Lunch will be served.
Attention Seniors: The last Capstone presentation wave is on March 24th. If you have not already completed your Capstone, please make sure your written work is turned in to your adviser on or before March 14th. If you plan on presenting on March 24th, go to the Capstone Website and fill out the Google Form that has been posted. After the March wave, any remaining seniors who have not completed Capstone will be reassigned to the Capstone Support Team for intensive intervention. Additionally, students who have not signed up for the March wave will have changes made to their second semester schedules.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Students enrolled in Personal Finance or Accounting 2 have two more weeks to register for credit through Manchester Community College. This is free college credit for taking these courses, and the deadline for registration is Friday, March 18th – no exceptions. The link to register is in your Google Classroom. See Mrs. Carty or Mr. Leon in School Counseling if you need any help.
There will be two college visits in School Counseling next week. A representative from Simmons University will be here on Tuesday at 11:15 am and a representative from Binghamton University will be here on Thursday at 12:45 pm. These are great opportunities for Seniors making final decisions about college or juniors just starting to explore their options. Both visits are posted in Naviance. Please sign up to attend.
ATHLETICS:
Any girls who are new to Track and Field at the high school and plan to join this Spring, should attend an informational meeting on Wed. March 9th in Rm. 127 from 2-2:30 pm. Please see Coach McCullough if you have any questions
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SCHOOL NEWS:
Attention Seniors taking the next assessment for the Seal of Biliteracy, don’t forget the test is this Monday, March 7th in the cafe immediately after school. Pizza Lunch will be served
Join Trivia Night hosted by Student Council on March 10, 2022 at 6 pm in the cafeteria. Price per person is $5.00. Teams are limited to 5 members. Students, staff and faculty can sign up to play. Please have your team captain collect team dues and sign up in the cafeteria or sign up with Ms. Ullinger in Room 166. 1st place team wins a $200 giftcard to a local restaurant, 2nd place wins a $100 giftcard to a local restaurant and 3rd place wins a $50 giftcard. See Ms. Ullinger with questions
Attention Seniors: The last Capstone presentation wave is on March 24th. If you have not already completed your Capstone, please make sure your written work is turned in to your adviser on or before March 14th. If you plan on presenting on March 24th, go to the Capstone Website and fill out the Google Form that has been posted. After the March wave, any remaining seniors who have not completed Capstone will be reassigned to the Capstone Support Team for intensive intervention. Additionally, students who have not signed up for the March wave will have changes made to their second semester schedules.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is partnering with Leah Cunha Crafts to host a fundraiser during the month of March. Purchase any items from her small business to help support underprivileged girls in Kenya. For more information, use google classroom code cwmshjq and follow on instagram @u.u.g_swhs
NHS is collecting prom dresses to donate to members of the community. There is a donation rack set up just outside the doors of the SWHS main office. Collection runs through March 21st.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Our Savior Preschool and Childcare is now hiring assistant teachers to work after school hours. There is a flyer hanging in the Career Center with details and information on how to apply.
ATHLETICS:
Reminder: Spring sports registration deadline is March 8th.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Hospitals and blood banks across America are facing critically low reserves due to insufficient donor turnout during the COVID pandemic. Please join us on Wednesday, March 9th for our SWHS student and staff blood drive. Sign up using any of the QR codes posted around the school (and the one on the poster below) or using the link provided below. Masks will be required at the blood drive in order to donate. Students must be 17 years or older to donate, but students may donate at age 16 if they bring in the parental consent form found on the Red Cross website. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Belval in room 204, or contact Sidharth Masarur at [email protected].
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=swhs20
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Our Savior Preschool and Childcare is now hiring assistant teachers to work after school hours. There is a flyer hanging in the Career Center with details and information on how to apply.
ATHLETICS:
There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 2nd in the Media Center Classroom from 2:00-2:45pm for all students (9-12) interested in playing baseball this spring. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato.
Any girls who are new to Track and Field at the high school and plan to join this spring, should attend an informational meeting on either Thurs. March 3rd or Wed. March 9th in Rm. 127 from 2-2:30 pm. Please see Coach McCullough if you have any questions.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Hospitals and blood banks are facing critically low reserves due to insufficient donor turnout during the COVID pandemic. Please consider donating blood at the SWHS Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 9th. Sign up using the QR codes posted around the school. This drive is only for students and staff. Students must be 17 years or older to donate. Students may donate at age 16 if they bring in a parental consent form found on the Red Cross website before their donation date to Mrs. Belval. There will be refreshments after your donation. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Belval in room 204.
Due to scheduled classes, the Career Center will be closed for quiet lunch and study hall use from Tuesday, February 22 through Tuesday, March 15th. Please make alternate plans during this time.
Please note that March 1st is MARDI GRAS, an important celebration in the French speaking world. French students will be making paper Carnaval masks in class in traditional Mardi Gras colors.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
NHS is collecting prom dresses to donate to members of the community. There is a donation rack set up just outside the doors of the SWHS main office. Collection runs through March 21st.
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is partnering with Leah Cunha crafts to host a fundraiser during the month of March. Purchase any items from her small business to help support underprivileged girls in Kenya. For more information, use google classroom code cwmshjq and follow on instagram @u.u.g_swhs
ATHLETICS:
There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 2nd in the Media Center Classroom from 2:00-2:45pm for all students (9-12) interested in playing baseball this spring. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato.
Any girls who are new to Track and Field at the high school and plan to join this spring, should attend an informational meeting on either Thurs. March 3rd or Wed. March 9th in Rm. 127 from 2-2:30 pm. Please see Coach McCullough if you have any questions.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Hospitals and blood banks are facing critically low reserves due to insufficient donor turnout during the COVID pandemic. Please consider donating blood at the SWHS Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 9th. Sign up using the QR codes posted around the school. This drive is only for students and staff. Students must be 17 years or older to donate. Students may donate at age 16 if they bring in a parental consent form found on the Red Cross website before their donation date to Mrs. Belval. There will be refreshments after your donation. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Belval in room 204.
Please note that March 1st is MARDI GRAS, an important celebration in the French speaking world. French students will be making paper Carnaval masks in class in traditional Mardi Gras colors.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
NHS is collecting prom dresses to donate to members of the community. There is a donation rack set up just outside the doors of the SWHS main office. Collection runs through March 21st.
ATHLETICS:
Any girls who are new to Track and Field at the high school and plan to join this Spring, should attend an informational meeting on either Thurs. March 3rd or Monday March 7th in Rm. 127 from 2-2:30 pm. Please see Coach McCullough if you have any questions.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Open auditions for Choral Spectrum will be held on February 24 at 6 pm in the high school auditorium. Join the Google classroom or see Mr. Martineau in the music wing today for more details. Classroom code s7di342
The 9th Grade Class is having a fundraiser, today, February 23rd at a local pizza restaurant at 855 Sullivan Avenue. It will be from 11:30 to 9:30. Please come help support the 9th Grade Class!
Hospitals and blood banks are facing critically low reserves due to insufficient donor turnout during the COVID pandemic. Please consider donating blood at the SWHS Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 9th. Sign up using the QR codes posted around the school. This drive is only for students and staff. Students must be 17 years or older to donate. Students may donate at age 16 if they bring in a parental consent form found on the Red Cross website before their donation date to Mrs. Belval. There will be refreshments after your donation. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Belval in room 204
Join Trivia Night hosted by Student Council on March 10, 2022 from 5pm-9pm. Price per person is $5.00. Teams are limited to 5 members. Teams can win big prizes and gift cards to local restaurants.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance) will meet this Thursday, February 24th, at 2pm in room 148. Anyone interested in advocacy and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community is welcome to attend!
This is a reminder that NHS will meet TODAY after school in the cafeteria.
Traditional Japanese theater masks are known throughout the world. On THURSDAY, March 17, we will be painting and decorating our own Japanese theater masks. We must order IN ADVANCE to make sure everyone has a chance to design and paint their own mask. Please e-mail Mr Mabasa at [email protected] if you are interested in participating so that we can order enough masks from Japan for this activity.
Water Launch is a Club that is affiliated with "The Water Project" (a non-profit organization). Our club raises money by hosting monthly fundraisers to provide safe and clean water for villages in sub-Saharan Africa. Our first meeting is Thursday 2/24, join our google classroom code: ceuwoo5 to help raise money for our campaign.
Mind's Eye will be hosting a Coffee house this Wednesday, February 23rd from 6-8pm in the school library. This is an open mic night welcome to all students! Snacks will be provided. Hope to see you there!
The Science Fiction/Fantasy club will hold its next meeting after school in room 127 on Thursday, 2/24 to watch and discuss Pacific Rim. New and returning members are welcome
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is hosting a scarf making event Thursday, February 24th after school in the seminar room. Please join the google classroom for more information. Join us in making scarves for the local women and children’s shelter St Elizabeth’s!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Students taking Personal Finance or Accounting 2 this semester can now register for college credit through Manchester Community College. You will find the link to register in your Google Classroom. Please see Mrs. Carty or Mr. Leon if you have any questions or need help. The deadline to register is March 18th.
ATHLETICS:
Any girls who are new to Track and Field at the high school and plan to join this spring, should attend an informational meeting on either Thurs. March 3rd or Monday March 7th in Rm. 127 from 2-2:30 pm. Please see Coach McCullough if you have any questions.
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