SCHOOL NEWS:
The South Windsor Teen Center is open for South Windsor High School Students to hang out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We are open from 2pm to 4:30pm. We are putting a new policy in place for snacks. When you arrive, please sign in with your first and last name, you will be given 2 tickets to choose your free snacks. If you would like additional snacks they will be $1.00 for 2 snacks or $.50 cents for one.
Most important: In order to receive a late bus pass from the Teen Center, you MUST be here before 2:30 and stay at the Teen Center until the late bus arrives here. There will no longer be exceptions to this rule.
We will also have a high school Youth Council meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 5pm-6pm. Please come to the Teen Center to talk about volunteer opportunities, leadership skills and teamwork building. Join our Youth Council to make your dreams a reality.
We look forward to seeing you here at the Teen Center in 2025!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The Class of 2027 is hosting a fundraiser at Chipotle, 11 Cedar Avenue, South Windsor on January 7th from 4 to 9 pm.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Seniors – if you are planning to attend college next year, it’s time to start thinking about scholarships! They are being updated or added to Naviance on a daily basis right now. Ones to focus on – Big Y and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Both are local and are due by the end of January. The Hartford Foundation offers a great program with access to dozens of scholarships, 2 of which are for South Windsor students only. Find scholarships in Naviance under the Colleges tab. Click on Scholarships & Money, and the Scholarship Search.
Another reminder to seniors – if you have recently received a college acceptance, full-time job offer, or enlisted in the military for next year, be sure to fill out the form in your Grade 12 Google Classroom. This news will be announced in our monthly newsletter and shared on the screens outside School Counseling and Main Lobby.
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SCHOOL NEWS:
Welcome back from break, Bobcats! Are you finding your work is piling up and midterms are starting to stress you out? Come to the Writing Center for help with your writing assignments! We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2-3 in Room 125 and 122B. See Mrs. Howard or Mr. Hawie with questions.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The Water Launch Club will meet right after school on Thursday, January 9th in Annex Room 35. The Water Launch Club works with a non-profit organization called The Water Project, to raise money to provide clean and safe water across villages in Sub-Saharan Africa. We will be selecting leadership positions and deciding what we'll be doing for fundraisers this year. Come join us, and be a part of this life-changing club! Please see Daiwik Maddula or Mrs. Zaccardelli with any questions. Join our Google Classroom code: nkglssx
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SCHOOL NEWS:
The 9th Grade Class of 2028 will host a fundraiser on January 2nd from 5 to 8 at Playa Bowls at 1540 Pleasant Valley Road in Manchester. Fliers will be on our Insta page. 10% of each sale that presents a flier will go to our class.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The HOPE club will host a blood drive on Saturday, January 4th. Appointment times are available from 8am to 1pm. Must be 17 years or older; 16 year olds can donate with a parent permission slip. This drive is open to the public, so tell your parents, friends, and neighbors. Sign up with the QR Code posted around the school. To pick up a 16 year old permission slip or ask any questions, see Ms. Karasinski in Room 207.
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SCHOOL NEWS:
It’s Spirit Week:
Tomorrow is Holiday Pajamas
The 9th Grade Class of 2028 will be having a fundraiser the day we get back from vacation on January 2nd from 5 to 8 at Playa Bowls at 1540 Pleasant Valley Road in Manchester. Fliers will be on our Insta page. 10% of each sale that presents a flier will go to our class.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The HOPE club will host a blood drive on Saturday, January 4th. Appointment times are available from 8am to 1pm. Must be 17 years or older; 16 year olds can donate with a parent permission slip. This drive is open to the public, so tell your parents, friends, and neighbors. Sign up with the QR Code posted around the school. To pick up a 16 year old permission slip or ask any questions, see Ms. Karasinski in Room 207.
Join the Jewish American Heritage Club on Thursday, December 19th at 2:15 in Room 105. We will decorate cookies, play dreidel, and more! Join the google classroom with code bofyc7h, or see Mrs. Rafalowsky in Room 104.
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SCHOOL NEWS:
It’s Spirit Week:
Tomorrow is Winter Wonderland - wear whites, blues and grays
Friday: Holiday Pajamas
The 9th Grade Class of 2028 will be having a fundraiser the day we get back from vacation on January 2nd from 5 to 8 at Playa Bowls at 1540 Pleasant Valley Road in Manchester. Fliers will be on our Insta page. 10% of each sale that presents a flier will go to our class.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Join the Jewish American Heritage Club Thursday December 19th at 2:15 in Room 105. We will decorate cookies, play dreidel, and more! Join the google classroom with code bofyc7h, or see Mrs. Rafalowsky in Room 104.
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SCHOOL NEWS:
Tomorrow is Holiday hats and socks
Thursday: Winter Wonderland - wear whites, blues and grays
Friday: Holiday Pajamas
The Junior Class of 2026 is hosting a fundraiser at Pokedon, 129 Deming Street, on December 18th from 5-9pm.
There are boxes collecting new and gently used sports equipment in the high school Lobby and Annex Main Entrance through December 18th. All equipment will be donated to local organizations that serve kids in need.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The December Cooking Club Day is Wednesday, December 18th at 2:05 PM in Room 105 at SWHS. Our theme is Holiday Baking. Please bring $5 to Sra. Ruiz in AN 56 or to Sra. Hwang in AN 37 to reserve your spot today.
The 3-D Printing Club is meeting today after school from 2:15 to 3:00 in the library. Join us to learn about 3D print design and printing. Join our Google Classroom with code: wxyyj4d. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Fielding in the Library, Ali Omer or Marissa Garvey.
The HOPE club will host a blood drive on Saturday, January 4th. Appointment times are available from 8am to 1pm. Must be 17 years or older; 16-year-olds can donate with a parent permission slip. This drive is open to the public, so tell your parents, friends, and neighbors. Sign up with the QR Code posted around the school. To pick up a 16-year-old permission slip or ask any questions, see Ms. Karasinski in Room 207.
Join the Jewish American Heritage Club Thursday December 19th at 2:15 in Room 105. We will decorate cookies, play dreidel, and more! Join the google classroom with code bofyc7h, or see Mrs. Rafalowsky in Room 104.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Just a reminder that AWP Safety will talk to students about the opportunities they have for starting careers in construction as flaggers and working their way to supervisory roles. On December 18th, the Connecticut Army National Guard will be here to discuss the Guard as another option for students. Come to the Career Center for either of these presentations.
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SCHOOL NEWS:
Next week is Holiday Spirit Week:
Monday: Holiday Colors
Tuesday: Flannel Day
Wednesday: Holiday hats and socks
Thursday: Winter Wonderland - wear whites, blues and grays
Friday: Holiday Pajamas
The Junior Class of 2026 is hosting a fundraiser at Pokedon, 129 Deming Street, on December 18th from 5-9pm.
There are pet supply donation boxes in the Cafeteria and Annex lobby now thru December 16th. Donations will benefit Our Companions Animal Rescue in Manchester.
There are boxes collecting new and gently used sports equipment in the high school Lobby and Annex Main Entrance through December 18th. All equipment will be donated to local organizations that serve kids in need.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The Strategy Club will TODAY, after school, in Room 149A. We will do a retake of our Yearbook photo at this meeting.
The Sexuality and Gender Alliance’s December meeting will be a Holiday Party on Monday December 16 after school in Room 129. Come by to enjoy food and a holiday movie!
The December Cooking Club Day is Wednesday, December 18th at 2:05 PM in Room 105 at SWHS. Our theme is Holiday Baking. Please bring $5 to Sra. Ruiz in AN 56 or to Sra. Hwang in AN 37 to reserve your spot today.
The 3-D Printing Club is meeting on Tuesday, December 17th after school from 2:15 to 3:00 in the library. Join us to learn about 3D print design and printing. Join our Google Classroom with code: wxyyj4d. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Fielding in the Library, Ali Omer or Marissa Garvey
Join the Jewish American Heritage Club Thursday December 19th at 2:15 in Room 105. We will decorate cookies, play dreidel, and more! Join the google classroom with code bofyc7h, or see Mrs. Rafalowsky in Room 104.
spoinelli
SCHOOL NEWS:
Next week is Holiday Spirit Week:
Monday: Holiday Colors
Tuesday: Flannel Day
Wednesday: Holiday hats and socks
Thursday: Winter Wonderland- wear whites, blues and grays
Friday: Holiday Pajamas
The Junior Class of 2026 is hosting a fundraiser at Pokedon, 129 Deming Street, on December 18th from 5-9pm.
There are pet supply donation boxes in the Cafeteria and Annex lobby now thru December 16th. Donations will benefit Our Companions Animal Rescue in Manchester.
Attention Class of 2025: Check your Grade 12 Google Classroom to access the Google Form for letting us know the college acceptances or other opportunities you have for life after SWHS! The form is now available, and the Class of 2025 will be featured on the slideshow outside School Counseling and in our monthly newsletter. This form does not mean you have committed to anything. Check it out during Bobcat Block today and submit any offers you may have. You can keep filling out the form as you get new responses in the weeks ahead.
There are boxes collecting new and gently used sports equipment in the high school Lobby and Annex Main Entrance through December 18th. All equipment will be donated to local organizations that serve kids in need.
Hodge-Claus is coming to your lunch wave on Monday, December 16th and he’s bringing his favorite helper, Carlson the Elf. Donate $1 cash to benefit the Jimmy V Cancer Foundation and get your picture taken with these Holiday Icons.
Student Council’s Bobcat Block Door Decorating Contest starts on Monday. The Theme is: SNOW GLOBE! The decorating period is Monday through Wednesday, with doors being judged on Thursday. The winning Bobcat Block will enjoy a catered breakfast after winter break!
If your Bobcat Block is interested in participating in this contest, please have your BB teacher fill out the Google Form sent by Ms. Ullinger. This form must be filled out by today @ 3 pm!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
FBLA is hosting a Holiday cookie decorating fundraiser on Monday, December 16th after school in the Annex Cafeteria. Entrance fee and first cookie is $5, every cookie after that is $3.
The Indian Heritage Awareness Club is hosting an earring fundraiser. To place an order for their handcrafted earrings, please fill out the google form, which can be found on the grade-level google classrooms and QR codes found on posters around the school. Today is the last day to order. The earrings will be delivered on December 18th during Bobcat Block. Contact Hiteshree Dirisala or Sudeeksha Sajjana with questions.
The Sexuality and Gender Alliance’s December meeting will be a Holiday Party on Monday December 16 after school in Room 129. Come by to enjoy food and a holiday movie!
Join the Jewish American Heritage Club Thursday December 19th at 2:15 in Room 105. We will decorate cookies, play dreidel, and more! Join the google classroom with code bofyc7h, or see Mrs. Rafalowsky in Room 104.
The Strategy Club will meet on Monday, after school, in Room 149A. We will do a retake of our Yearbook photo at this meeting, so anyone who wants to appear in the yearbook, please plan to attend this meeting.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
These upcoming visits are planned to the Career Center for students seeking an alternative to college after high school. These visits will take place during Bobcat Block, please sign up in Naviance:
On Friday, December 13th – Hartford Job Corps will be here to discuss their training programs to get young adults into the workforce quickly. On Tuesday, December 17th AWP Safety will present their career track for graduates starting as flaggers in construction and working their way to supervisory roles. On Wednesday, December 18th, the Connecticut Army National Guard will be here to discuss the Guard as a military option for students to explore.
spoinelli
SCHOOL NEWS:
Next week is Holiday Spirit Week:
Monday: Holiday Colors
Tuesday: Flannel Day
Wednesday: Holiday hats and socks
Thursday: Winter Wonderland- wear whites, blues and grays
Friday: Holiday Pajamas
Attention Class of 2025: Check your Grade 12 Google Classroom to access the Google Form for letting us know the college acceptances or other opportunities you have for life after SWHS! The form is now available, and the Class of 2025 will be featured on the slideshow outside School Counseling and in our monthly newsletter. This form does not mean you have committed to anything. Check it out during Bobcat Block today and submit any offers you may have. You can keep filling out the form as you get new responses in the weeks ahead.
Hodge-Claus is coming to your lunch wave on Monday, December 16th and he’s bringing his favorite helper, Carlson the Elf. Donate $1 cash to benefit the Jimmy V Cancer Foundation and get your picture taken with these Holiday Icons.
Attention Bobcat Blocks! Student Council is hosting a Bobcat Block Door Decorating Contest during our Holiday Spirit Week! The Theme is: SNOW GLOBE! The decorating period is Monday through Wednesday next week, with doors being judged on Thursday. The winning Bobcat Block will enjoy a catered breakfast after winter break! If your Bobcat Block is interested in participating in this contest, please have your BB teacher fill out the Google Form sent by Ms. Ullinger. This form must be filled out by today @ 3 pm!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The December Cooking Club Day is Thursday, December 19th at 2:05 PM in Room 105 at SWHS. Our theme is Holiday Baking. Please bring $5 to Sra. Ruiz in AN 56 or to Sra. Hwang in AN 37 to reserve your spot today.
The 3-D Printing Club is meeting on Tuesday, December 17th after school from 2:15 to 3:00 in the library. Join us to learn about 3D print design and printing. Join our Google Classroom with code: wxyyj4d. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Fielding in the Library, Ali Omer or Marissa Garvey
FBLA is hosting a Holiday cookie decorating fundraiser. Entrance fee and first cookie is $5, every cookie after that is $3.
Looking for last-minute holiday gifts? The Indian Heritage Awareness Club is hosting an earring fundraiser! To place an order for their handcrafted earrings, please fill out the google form, which can be found on the grade-level google classrooms and QR codes found on posters around the school. The last day to order is December 13th. We will be delivering the earrings on December 18th during Bobcat Block. Please contact Hiteshree Dirisala or Sudeeksha Sajjana with any questions.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
There are upcoming visits planned to the Career Center for students seeking an alternative to college after high school.
On Friday, December 13th – Hartford Job Corps will be here to discuss their training programs to get young adults into the workforce quickly. On Tuesday, December 17th AWP Safety will present their career track for graduates starting as flaggers in construction and working their way to supervisory roles. On Wednesday, December 18th, the Connecticut Army National Guard will be here to discuss the Guard as a military option for students to explore. These are all great opportunities that will take place during Bobcat Blocks. All our listed in Naviance – sign up today!
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SCHOOL NEWS:
Hodge-Claus is coming to your lunch wave on Monday, December 16th and he’s bringing his favorite helper, Carlson the Elf. Donate $1 cash to benefit the Jimmy V Cancer Foundation and get your picture taken with these Holiday Icons.
Attention Bobcat Blocks! Student Council is hosting a Bobcat Block Door Decorating Contest during our Holiday Spirit Week! The Theme is: SNOW GLOBE! The decorating period is Monday through Wednesday next week, with doors being judged on Thursday. The winning Bobcat Block will enjoy a catered breakfast after winter break! If your Bobcat Block is interested in participating in this contest, please have your BB teacher fill out the Google Form sent by Ms. Ullinger. This form must be filled out by today @ 3 pm!
There are pet supply donation boxes in the Cafeteria and Annex lobby now thru December 16th. Donations will benefit Our Companions Animal Rescue in Manchester.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The HOPE club is welcoming a guest speaker, a nurse with over 20 years experience, TODAY after school in the Seminar Room. For more information, check out the HOPE club google classroom or the flyers posted around the school.
The Water Launch Club's first organizational meeting is on Thursday, December 12th right after school in Annex Room 35. Join our Google Classroom with code: nkglssx. We aim to provide clean and safe water across villages in Sub-Saharan Africa by working with and fundraising for The Water Project, a non-profit organization. We will be selecting leadership positions and deciding on our fundraisers for this year.
The Sexuality and Gender Alliance’s December meeting will be a Holiday Party on Monday December 16 after school in Room 129. Come by to enjoy food and a holiday movie!
FBLA is hosting a Holiday cookie decorating fundraiser. Entrance fee and first cookie is $5, every cookie after that is $3.
Looking for last-minute holiday gifts? The Indian Heritage Awareness Club is hosting an earring fundraiser! To place an order for their handcrafted earrings, please fill out the google form, which can be found on the grade-level google classrooms and QR codes found on posters around the school. The last day to order is December 13th. We will be delivering the earrings on December 18th during Bobcat Block. Please contact Hiteshree Dirisala or Sudeeksha Sajjana with any questions.
ATHLETICS:
There will be a girls softball informational meeting this Thursday 12/12 after school at 2:15 pm in Room 102. All girls grades 9-12 interested in trying out for softball this Spring should plan to attend.
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