January 2022 - Posts
SCHOOL NEWS
Student drivers are not permitted to park at the Community Center, Wapping, or in the high school student lot without a pass. Please park in Duprey. Parking passes for the high school student lot will go on sale in late March after snow season has ended.
The results are in for the American Mathematics Competition, and here are the top finishers: for the AMC 10B, the school winner was 10th grader Rishabh Mohapatra with 78 points; 2nd place was 9th grader Rajan Smriti with 70.5 points, and 3rd place was a tie between 9th graders Hiteshree Dirisala, Roger Mao, and Daniel Stoyanov. The school winner for the AMC 12B was senior Michael Ngo with 114 points; 2nd place was senior Jaideep Naik with 108 points, and 3rd place was senior Aryan Kalia with 88.5 points. Michael, Jaideep, and Aryan also qualified to take the American Invitational Math Exam. Any student taking the exam that did not get their scores should contact Mr. Brindisi for their results. Congratulations to all students who participated!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
This is a reminder that NHS will be meeting this Wednesday, February 2nd, after school in the auditorium.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
A scholarship reminder to seniors that in addition to the Dollars for Scholars portal being open, the Joyce Picard and Julie Veilleux scholarship applications are both due by the end of the day on February 1st. These are all in Naviance. See Mrs. Carty for help.
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SCHOOL NEWS
SWHS’s class of 2023 is hosting a “Do Good '' fundraiser at a local Mexican restaurant located at 48 Hale Road in Manchester on February 1st from 4pm-8pm.
Students - Don't forget to nominate a staff member for Staffulty of the Month in January! Student Council will be closing submissions on February 1st.
Need help with your writing? Come to the Writing Center! Open after school on late bus days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) from 2-3 pm in room 136, student writing tutors are waiting to help you with your writing. No appointment needed. See Mrs. Howard in room 134, Ms. Pieratti, or Mrs. Larson in room 131 for info.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
There will be a Mind's Eye meeting next Thursday February 3rd in Room 129. New members are welcome!
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a fundraiser on Saturday, January 29th from 4pm-8pm at a local Southwest restaurant on Hale Road. All proceeds donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya to purchase school supplies and other tools to be successful.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
If you are interested in training to work in emergency medical services, First Approach is offering evening classes starting in February. Registration closes February 9th. Go to www.firstapproach.org to learn more.
Reminder to seniors – the South Windsor Dollars for Scholars portal is now open for applications until March 15th. Please read ALL directions carefully. The application can be accessed through Naviance or the SWHS homepage. Also, the deadline for the Joyce Picard and Julie Veilleux scholarships is February 1st. These awards, given through the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving are only for students who live in or attend school in South Windsor and can be found in Naviance.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Need help with your writing? Come to the Writing Center! Open after school on late bus days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) from 2-3 pm in room 136, student writing tutors are waiting to help you with your writing. No appointment needed. See Mrs. Howard in room 134, Ms. Pieratti, or Mrs. Larson in room 131 for info.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
If you are a senior thinking about going into the trades after graduation, The Hartford Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee has announced the dates for its apprenticeship application period. Interested candidates must apply in person at their Hartford office - Monday through Friday from January 24th to February 4th. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to noon every day, with extended hours on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students must be at least 17 years old and graduating in June to apply. For more information, please see a flyer in the Career Center.
If you are interested in training to work in emergency medical services, First Approach is offering evening classes starting in February. Registration closes February 9th. Go to www.firstapproach.org to learn more.
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Seniors! Go to the senior google classroom page or scan the QR code on the flyers posted around the building to order your cap and gown. No payment is needed. You must complete the form ASAP, but no later Jan 28th to reserve your cap and gown. See Mrs. Lynch or Mr. Zielinski if you have questions.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
The NHS meeting scheduled for this Wednesday 1/26 has been POSTPONED to next Wednesday 2/2.
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a fundraiser on Saturday, January 29th from 4pm-8pm at a local Southwest restaurant on Hale Road. All proceeds donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya to purchase school supplies and other tools to be successful.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Seniors! Go to the senior google classroom page or scan the QR code on the flyers posted around the building to order your cap and gown. No payment is needed. You must complete the form ASAP, but no later Jan 28th to reserve your cap and gown. See Mrs. Lynch or Mr. Zielinski if you have questions.
Support the 9th grade Class of 2025 at a local Mexican Restaurant at 48 Hale Road in Manchester on Wednesday, January 19th from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a fundraiser on Saturday, January 29th from 4pm-8pm at a local Southwest restaurant on Hale Road. All proceeds donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya to purchase school supplies and other tools to be successful.
Do you want to become a better chess player, or just enjoy playing it casually with friends? If yes, then you should join the chess club! We meet every normal Monday after school from 2-3:30 in room 161. We have lessons, games, and tournaments for all chess skill levels. Be sure to join using our classroom code: ba5kj3y
FCCLA will host a fundraiser at a local fresh grinder shop on Sullivan Avenue on Wednesday, January 26th from 5pm-8pm. A portion of the proceeds will go to Kentucky tornado relief.
Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity basketball games against RHAM this Friday, January 14th. Bring in 3 canned goods and your game admission is free!
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Seniors! Go to the senior google classroom page or scan the QR code on the flyers posted around the building to order your cap and gown. No payment is needed. You must complete the form ASAP, but no later Jan 28th to reserve your cap and gown. See Mrs. Lynch or Mr. Zielinski if you have questions.
The Teen Center’s virtual paint night is Tuesday, February 8th at 5:30pm. Price is $12 per person, which includes supplies. Please contact Danielle to register at 860-648-6360 by January 26th.
Support the 9th grade Class of 2025 at a local Mexican Restaurant at 48 Hale Road in Manchester on Wednesday, January 19th from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a fundraiser on Saturday, January 29th from 4pm-8pm at a local Southwest restaurant on Hale Road. All proceeds donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya to purchase school supplies and other tools to be successful.
Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity basketball games this Friday, January 14th. Bring in canned goods to the basketball game. If you bring in 3 canned goods, you will get into the game for free!
ATHLETICS
For students interested in playing baseball, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, January 13th in the back of the Media Center from 2:00-2:45 p.m. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato
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SCHOOL NEWS
Seniors! Go to the senior google classroom page or scan the QR code on the flyers posted around the building to order your cap and gown. No payment is needed. You must complete the form ASAP, but no later Jan 28th to reserve your cap and gown. See Mrs. Lynch or Mr. Zielinski if you have questions.
A big thank you to the entire community who came out to support our winter blood drive. We collected over 40 units of blood, which will go to serve many people who need blood transfusions during this time of critical need. It was great to see such overwhelming support from our community, and we hope you all stay tuned for our next blood drive in March!
The Teen Center rescheduled their paint night to Tuesday, February 8th at 5:30pm. Join us for a virtual Paint Night led by Lindsey’s Craft Studio. Price is $12 per person, which includes all supplies! Please contact Danielle to register at 860-648-6360 by January 26th.
Looking for help studying for midterms? NHS will hold a review session today, January 12th, in the cafeteria from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. NHS tutors will be available to help with any of your classes! Refreshments will be provided.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a fundraiser event on Saturday, January 29th from 4pm-8pm at a local Southwest restaurant on Hale Road. All proceeds are donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya to purchase school supplies and other tools to be successful.
Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity basketball games against EO Smith this Friday, January 14th. Bring in canned goods to the basketball game on Friday, January 14th. If you bring in 3 canned goods, you will get into the game for free! Canned goods will be donated to a local shelter.
Do you want to become a better chess player, or just enjoy playing it casually with friends? If yes, then you should join the chess club! We meet every normal Monday after school from 2-3:30 in room 161. We have lessons, games, and tournaments for all chess skill levels. Be sure to join using our classroom code: ba5kj3y
FCCLA will host a fundraiser at a local fresh grinder shop on Sullivan Avenue on Wednesday, January 26th from 5pm-8pm. A portion of the proceeds will go to Kentucky tornado relief.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
If you are a senior thinking about going into the trades after graduation, The Hartford Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee has announced the dates for its apprenticeship application period. Interested candidates must apply in person at their Hartford office - Monday through Friday during the window of January 24th to February 4th. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to noon every day, with extended hours on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students must be at least 17 years old and graduating in June to apply. For more information, please see a flyer in the Career Center.
ATHLETICS
For students interested in playing baseball, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, January 13th in the back of the Media Center from 2:00-2:45 p.m. for all students grades 9-12. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato
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Looking for help studying for midterms? NHS will be a holding review session Wednesday in the cafeteria from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. NHS tutors will be available to help with any of your classes! Refreshments will be provided.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a fundraiser at a local Southwest restaurant on Hale Road on Saturday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please come and show your support by purchasing some delicious food and presenting the flyer. All proceeds are donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya to purchase school supplies and other tools to be successful. Hope to see you there!
Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity basketball games against EO Smith this Friday, January 14th. Bring in canned goods to the basketball game on Friday, January 14th. If you bring in 3 canned goods, you will get into the game for free! Canned goods will be donated to a local shelter.
Take a break from studying before the long weekend and support your Bobcats! Do you want to become a better chess player, or just enjoy playing it casually with friends? If yes, then you should join the chess club! We meet every normal Monday after school from 2-3:30 in room 161. We have lessons, games, and tournaments for all chess skill levels. Be sure to join using our classroom code: ba5kj3y
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
A reminder to seniors interested in applying for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship Program, the deadline to apply is TODAY, Tuesday, January 11th at 4:00 p.m. This is for the renewable scholarships awarded through the Scholarship America portal. Additional individual Hartford Foundation scholarships are available for application until February 1st.
ATHLETICS
There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, January 13th in the back of the Media Center from 2:00-2:45 p.m. for all students grades 9-12 interested in playing baseball this spring. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato
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Seniors, the next Capstone presentation waves are on January 18th and January 19th from noon to 1:30 p.m. To be eligible to present, you must have submitted all written work to your adviser by Monday, January 10th and you must score at least a “successful” on all written work. To sign up to present, go to the Capstone website and fill out the Google form that is posted. The schedule with presentation times will be posted to the Capstone website on Friday, January 14th. Please see your adviser if you have questions or concerns.
Looking for help studying for midterms? NHS will be holding review sessions TODAY and Wednesday in the cafeteria from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. NHS tutors will be available to help with any of your classes! Refreshments will be provided.
Come down and support the 9th grade Class of 2025 at a local Mexican Restaurant at 48 Hale Road in Manchester on Wednesday, January 19th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
A reminder to seniors interested in applying for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship Program, the deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 11th at 4:00 p.m. This is for the renewable scholarships awarded through the Scholarship America portal. Additional individual Hartford Foundation scholarships are available for application until February 1st.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Seniors, the next Capstone presentation waves are on January 18th and January 19th from 12 -1:30 pm. To be eligible to present, you must have submitted all written work to your adviser by Monday, January 10th and you must score at least a successful on all written work. To sign up to present, go to the Capstone website and fill out the Google form that is posted. The schedule with presentation times will be posted to the Capstone website on Friday January 14th. Please see your adviser if you have questions or concerns.
Seniors: Please check out the Class of 2022 Google Classroom for important information regarding senior dues. See Ms. Andrews or Mrs. McCool with any questions
Starting Monday, January 10, 2022, all transactions in the cafeteria will require your student ID number on the pin pad.
Please note meals (1 entrée, milk, veggie, & fruit) will remain free to students for the 2021-2022 school year. 2nd meals will require money to purchase.
Looking for help studying for midterms? Join us in the cafeteria next Monday and Wednesday from 2-4pm. NHS tutors will be available to help with any of your classes! Refreshments will be provided.
As the nation returns to holiday celebrations with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross faces historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade. While people gather this holiday season, the Red Cross urges eligible donors to take time out to give blood or platelets for patients in need. The SWHS HOPE Club is proud to present our Winter Blood Drive here at the school on Saturday, January 8th from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please consider contributing to this great cause by signing up to donate at the link here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=swhs20, or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering swhs20 to schedule an appointment. Your contribution will go a long way towards helping someone who is in need of a donation, so let's roll up our sleeves and donate today!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
The Environmental Club has created a self-reflection survey to help students see where they could lessen their environmental impact. Students can see possible answers by clicking on “View Accuracy” after taking the survey. Responses may also be used for future club presentations at board of ed meetings or shared with other environmental organizations. We’d greatly appreciate it if you could take the survey in your free time. A link to the survey will be in the daily announcements. Thank you! https://forms.gle/62XYaSpy4cj6kQAL6
SAGA, the Sexuality and Gender Alliance, will be meeting after school today in room 148. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
Rex Lumber Company on Sullivan Avenue is looking to hire someone to be a file clerk and receptionist. Duties will include light office work such as filing and organizing documents, data entry, and answering phones. The position will pay $15 per hour and shifts would be after school daily, with some flexibility to accommodate student schedules. There is a flyer hanging in the Career Center with application information.
If you are a senior thinking about going into the trades after graduation, The Hartford Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee has announced the dates for its apprenticeship application period. Interested candidates must apply in person at their Hartford office - Monday through Friday during the window of January 24th to February 4th. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to noon every day, with extended hours on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students must be at least 17 years old and graduating in June to apply. For more information, please see a flyer in the Career Center.
ATHLETICS
There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, January 13th in the back of the Media Center from 2:00-2:45pm for all students (9-12) interested in playing baseball this spring. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato
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