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SCHOOL NEWS:

Students: The library media center will close at 2:00 on Thursday, Nov. 2nd, and all day on Friday, Nov 3rd. Please plan accordingly.  

November 1st marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. The month is an opportunity to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Indigenous peoples, while the learning continues throughout the year. More information can be found at https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/about/.

If you are interested in saving three lives, please consider signing up for South Windsor High School’s fall blood drive being held THIS Friday during school. We are in a national blood shortage, so every donation counts. To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters around school, or through the volunteers that are available during all lunch waves this week. We will also take walk-ins on Friday. You must be 17 or older, or 16 years old with a parent permission form to donate. See Ms. Karasinski in Room 207 for more information.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Interact’s November monthly meeting is on Thursday, November 2nd in the SEMINAR ROOM at 2:10pm. Members who would like the option of getting early access to November volunteer opportunities should attend.

Water Launch Club is hosting a fundraiser at a local sandwich shop located at 1006 Sullivan Avenue on November 1st from 4-6m. 

Did you know that the most requested item in homeless shelters is SOCKS? The SADD Club will be hosting a sock drive from November 1st – 22nd -  with donation bins in front of the high school cafeteria and also at the annex. We encourage all students and staff to bring in any kind of NEW SOCKS! Ask a member of the club, or see the SADD Instagram for more information. Together, let’s “SOCK IT TO THE COLD”!

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Students interested in learning more about earning admission and experiencing life as a cadet at West Point are invited to attend an information session on Wednesday, November 1st at 6:00 PM. The program will be held at the UCONN School of Nursing. An informational flyer with a QR code to register is hanging outside the Career Center.
Posted by bdubiskas  On Oct 31, 2023 at 2:01 PM
  
SCHOOL NEWS:

Students: The library media center will close at 2:00 on Thursday, Nov. 2nd, and all day on Friday, Nov 3rd. Please plan accordingly.  

November 1st marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. The month is an opportunity to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Indigenous peoples, while the learning continues throughout the year. More information can be found at https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/about/.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Mind's Eye, our school's literary magazine, will host a Coffee House on Friday, November 3rd from 6-8pm in the school library. This is an open mic night to share your art, music, and writing! All are welcome, and snacks will be provided.

Interact’s November monthly meeting is on Thursday, November 2nd in the SEMINAR ROOM at 2:10pm. Members who would like the option of getting early access to November volunteer opportunities should attend.

Water Launch Club is hosting a fundraiser at a local sandwich shop located at 1006 Sullivan Avenue on November 1st from 4-6m. 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

UCONN’s School of Nursing will be holding an information session on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Career Center.  Representatives from UCONN will be meeting with students to promote their Early Intro to Nursing Professions Program.  This information session is for students grades 9-11 interested in a career in Nursing.  Interested students,  please see Mrs. Bravo in Room 100.
Posted by bdubiskas  On Oct 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM
  
SCHOOL NEWS:

The American Mathematics Contest is coming in November! The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.
This year, we will offer both administrations of the test: the AMC 10/12A and the AMC 10/12B!  The AMC 10/12A will be given during the school day on Wednesday, November 8. It will be administered during Period 2 and part of Period 4 in the cafeteria that day.  You will miss these classes and will be marked as ACT (school activity) in Powerschool (you will return to Period 4 after the test is complete and all materials have been collected).
The AMC 10/12B will be given after school on Tuesday, November 14. Students will meet in the SWHS cafeteria at 3:00pm, and we should be done by 5:00pm.  You may take either administration or both (for SWHS students), depending on your goals or availability.  If you are interested in participating, you must first join the AMC 10/12 Google Classroom.  The class code is: dfepcmy. In the classroom, you must fill out the Google Forms to reserve a space for the tests you want to take. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Brindisi in Room 265.

For Seniors who want to try for the Seal of Biliteracy in a language that you have learned at home, please make sure you have joined the Google Classroom with Dr. Stoj to receive all of the important information. The Google code is lpyzmu7. Deadline to join is November 17th.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Mind's Eye, our school's literary magazine, will host a Coffee House on Friday, November 3rd from 6-8pm in the school library. This is an open mic night to share your art, music, and writing! All are welcome, and snacks will be provided! Hope to see you there!

Interact will hold its November monthly meeting on Thursday, November 2nd in the SEMINAR ROOM at 2:10pm. Members who would like the option of getting early access to November volunteer opportunities should attend .

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

UCONN’s School of Nursing will be holding an information session on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Career Center.  Representatives from UCONN will be meeting with students to promote their Early Intro to Nursing Professions Program.  This information session is for students grades 9-11 interested in a career in Nursing.  Interested students,  please see Mrs. Bravo in Room 100.
Posted by bdubiskas  On Oct 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM
  
SCHOOL NEWS:

The SWHS Writing Center has re-opened for the year! The Writing Center is a place where you can stop by after school to get one-on-one help with your writing assignments from peer tutors and English teachers. We are open on late bus days (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) from 2-3 pm in Room 136. No appointment is needed. Drop on by for help with your essays, lab reports, QPAs, college essays, and more! If you have questions, please see Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Price, or Mr. Hawie.

Attention Seniors: the second wave of Capstone presentations will be held on Tuesday, November 14th after school from 2:15-3:15 pm.  In order to present, you must submit your written work to your advisor's google classroom by Friday, November 3rd.  Your adviser will score it and if you earn a score of successful or highly successful you will be eligible to present.   Finally, you must fill out the Google Form that is posted on the Capstone Website to be scheduled for a time slot on the 14th.  Reach out to your adviser with any questions. 

Attention students 17 and older: If you are interested in making a difference in the community, sign up for South Windsor High School’s Fall blood drive being held on Friday, November 3 during school. Over 30 million blood transfusions are needed in the US each year, and your donation can help to save 3 lives! To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters around school. 16 year olds can donate with a parent permission form. See Ms. Karasinski in Room 207 for more information.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

South Windsor for the Local Kids is hosting a pumpkin carving contest via Instagram @swforthelocalkids. All proceeds will go to the winner’s donor drive. Entry fee is $3, you may also submit your picture on Classroom. Submissions are due by 10/31

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

UCONN’s School of Nursing will be holding an information session on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Career Center.  Representatives from UCONN will be meeting with students to promote their Early Intro to Nursing Professions Program.  This information session is for students grades 9-11 interested in a career in Nursing.  Interested students,  please see Mrs. Bravo in Room 100.
Posted by bdubiskas  On Oct 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM
  
SCHOOL NEWS:

The SWHS Writing Center has re-opened for the year! The Writing Center is a place where you can stop by after school to get one-on-one help with your writing assignments from peer tutors and English teachers. We are open on late bus days (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) from 2-3 pm in Room 136. No appointment is needed. Drop on by for help with your essays, lab reports, QPAs, college essays, and more! If you have questions, please see Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Price, or Mr. Hawie.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:

Time to clean out those closets and help FBLA students dress for success! FBLA is collecting slightly used business attire to empower our future business leaders. Think dress skirts, blouses, professional trousers, blazers - all in good condition. Let's turn our community into a fashion-forward force for good! Donation bins will be placed outside the cafeteria and in the Annex Room 15. #DressforSuccess
                                                                                             
Chess Club will have its first informational meeting on Monday, October 30th.  This meeting will consist of a general overview of the club, discussions relating to future meeting dates and of course Chess!  If you have any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato in room 161 at 2:00.

South Windsor for the Local Kids is hosting a pumpkin carving contest via Instagram @swforthelocalkids. All proceeds will go to the winner’s donor drive. Entry fee is $3, you may also submit your picture on Classroom. Submissions are due by 10/31
Posted by bdubiskas  On Oct 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM
  
SCHOOL NEWS:

Attention Seniors: the second wave of Capstone presentations will be held on Tuesday, November 14th after school from 2:15-3:15 pm.  In order to present, you must submit your written work to your advisor's google classroom by Friday, November 3rd.  Your adviser will score it and if you earn a score of successful or highly successful you will be eligible to present.   Finally, you must fill out the Google Form that is posted on the Capstone Website to be scheduled for a time slot on the 14th.  Reach out to your adviser with any questions.

Time to clean out those closets and help FBLA students dress for success! FBLA is collecting slightly used business attire to empower our future business leaders. Think dress skirts, blouses, professional trousers, blazers - all in good condition. Let's turn our community into a fashion-forward force for good! Donation bins will be placed outside the cafeteria and in the Annex Room 15. #DressforSuccess

The SWHS Writing Center has re-opened for the year! The Writing Center is a place where you can stop by after school to get one-on-one help with your writing assignments from peer tutors and English teachers. We are open on late bus days (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) from 2-3 pm in Room 136. No appointment is needed. Drop on by for help with your essays, lab reports, QPAs, college essays, and more! If you have questions, please see Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Price, or Mr. Hawie.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The first meeting of the South Asian Student Alliance will be Wednesday the 26th in Room 11 in the Annex. We will play games and have snacks. All are welcome. Join the Google classroom with code: cm2jmaj" See Miss Sullivan with questions.

The Strategy Club will meet this Wednesday, after school, in the back of the Media Center.  Join us for board games, Magic the Gathering, and Dungeons and Dragons.  New members are always welcome!
Posted by bdubiskas  On Oct 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM
  
SCHOOL NEWS:

Attention seniors who are working on their college essay: Not sure where to start? Have a draft but know it needs revision? Are you mostly finished but want to polish your essay? Sign up to come to the Writing Center College Writing Workshop on Tuesday 10/25. Held from 2:10-3 PM, there are 3 sessions based on what stage of the writing process you are in. Get help from English teachers and SWHS Writing Center tutors! Sign up using the QR code on the flier in the grade 12 google classroom or in the hallways. Registration is required. Questions? See Mrs. Price, Mrs. Howard, or Mr. Hawie.

Attention Seniors: the second wave of Capstone presentations will be held on Tuesday, November 14th after school from 2:15-3:15 pm.  In order to present, you must submit your written work to your advisor's google classroom by Friday, November 3rd.  Your adviser will score it and if you earn a score of successful or highly successful you will be eligible to present.   Finally, you must fill out the Google Form that is posted on the Capstone Website to be scheduled for a time slot on the 14th.  Reach out to your adviser with any questions. 

Attention students 17 and older: If you are interested in making a difference in the community, sign up for South Windsor High School’s Fall blood drive being held on Friday, November 3 during school. Over 30 million blood transfusions are needed in the US each year, and your donation can help to save 3 lives! To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters around school. 16 year olds can donate with a parent permission form. See Ms. Karasinski in Room 207 for more information.

ATHLETICS:

South Windsor for the Local Kids is hosting a bake sale during the Girls Field Hockey Senior Night game on October 24th at 4:15 on the SWHS Turf field. Come enjoy some delicious baked goodies and cheer on our Bobcats. Proceeds will go to CCMC.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The French Club “Le Lynx” will meet on Wednesday, October 25th from 2:10 p.m. until the late bus in room 105.  We'll be making crepes with nutella, banana, strawberries and whipped cream. Space is limited to 20 students. See Mr. Ly (Lee) in room 227 to reserve your spot. All are welcome. Bon appétit. 

Chess Club will have its first informational meeting on Monday, October 30th.  This meeting will consist of a general overview of the club, discussions relating to future meeting dates and of course Chess!  If you have any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato in room 161 at 2:00.

The first meeting of the South Asian Student Alliance will be Wednesday the 26th in Room 11 in the Annex. We will play games and have snacks. All are welcome. Join the Google classroom with code: cm2jmaj" See Miss Sullivan with questions.

The Strategy Club will meet this Wednesday, after school, in the back of the Media Center.  Join us for board games, Magic the Gathering, and Dungeons and Dragons.  New members are always welcome!

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Travelers Insurance has extended an invitation to South Windsor High School for a free, virtual event via Zoom. It will include detailed overviews of the actuarial profession, job shadows, an interactive insurance game, and other activities. The invitation is open to sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have an interest in pursuing careers in mathematics or statistics. This will be about 4 hours on the morning of Friday, November 17th. Any students interested in attending should see Mrs. Carty by the end of school on Wednesday, October 25th in order to receive registration and log-in information. 
Posted by bdubiskas  On Oct 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM
  
SCHOOL NEWS:

Attention seniors who are working on their college essay: Not sure where to start? Have a draft but know it needs revision? Are you mostly finished but want to polish your essay? Sign up to come to the Writing Center College Writing Workshop on Tuesday 10/25. Held from 2:10-3 PM, there are 3 sessions based on what stage of the writing process you are in. Get help from English teachers and SWHS Writing Center tutors! Sign up using the QR code on the flier in the grade 12 google classroom or in the hallways. Registration is required. Questions? See Mrs. Price, Mrs. Howard, or Mr. Hawie.

The SWHS Writing Center has re-opened for the year! The Writing Center is a place where you can stop by after school to get one-on-one help with your writing assignments from peer tutors and English teachers. We are open on late bus days (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) from 2-3 pm in Room 136. No appointment is needed. Drop on by for help with your essays, lab reports, QPAs, college essays, and more! If you have questions, please see Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Price, or Mr. Hawie.

Attention students 17 and older: If you are interested in making a difference in the community, sign up for South Windsor High School’s Fall blood drive being held on Friday, November 3 during school. Over 30 million blood transfusions are needed in the US each year, and your donation can help to save 3 lives! To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters around school. 16 year olds can donate with a parent permission form. See Ms. Karasinski in Room 207 for more information.

ATHLETICS:

South Windsor for the Local Kids is hosting a bake sale during the Girls Field Hockey Senior Night game on October 24th at 4:15 on the SWHS Turf field. Come enjoy some delicious baked goodies and cheer on our Bobcats. Proceeds will go to CCMC.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The French Club “Le Lynx” will meet on Wednesday, October 25th from 2:10 p.m. until the late bus in room 105.  We'll be making crepes with nutella, banana, strawberries and whipped cream. Space is limited to 20 students. See Mr. Ly (Lee) in room 227 to reserve your spot. All are welcome. Bon appétit. 

Chess Club will have its first informational meeting on Monday, October 30th.  This meeting will consist of a general overview of the club, discussions relating to future meeting dates and of course Chess!  If you have any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato in room 161 at 2:00.

Time to clean out those closets and help FBLA students dress for success! FBLA is collecting slightly used business attire to empower our future business leaders. Think dress skirts, blouses, professional trousers, blazers - all in good condition. Let's turn our community into a fashion-forward force for good! Donation bins will be placed outside the cafeteria and in the Annex room 15. #DressforSuccess

The first meeting of the South Asian Student Alliance will be Wednesday the 26th in Room 11 in the Annex. We will play games and have snacks. All are welcome. Join the Google classroom with code: cm2jmaj" See Miss Sullivan with questions.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Travelers Insurance has extended an invitation to South Windsor High School for a free, virtual event via Zoom. It will include detailed overviews of the actuarial profession, job shadows, an interactive insurance game, and other activities. The invitation is open to sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have an interest in pursuing careers in mathematics or statistics. This will be about 4 hours on the morning of Friday, November 17th. Any students interested in attending should see Mrs. Carty by the end of school on Wednesday, October 25th in order to receive registration and log-in information. 
Posted by bdubiskas  On Oct 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM
  
SCHOOL NEWS:

On Friday, October 20th, SWHS will hold our annual Homecoming Pep Rally at 1:05 p.m., immediately following period 8. Students with period 8 early release who would like to attend the pep rally must remain at school and sign into the cafeteria during period 8. Students who leave campus will not be permitted to return until after 2 p.m. 

Attention students attending Homecoming: In order to attend after school activities such as the Homecoming football game and dance, students must attend at least half of their class periods on that day.  Advisors and administrators will be checking attendance throughout the day to ensure that all students attending homecoming meet these requirements. In addition, the latest that students can enter the homecoming dance is 8:00 PM. All those arriving after that time will not be permitted.  If students are admitted to the dance and then leave, please know they will not be readmitted into the dance.

Attention seniors who are working on their college essay: Not sure where to start? Have a draft but know it needs revision? Are you mostly finished but want to polish your essay? Sign up to come to the Writing Center College Writing Workshop on Tuesday 10/25. Held from 2:10-3 PM, there are 3 sessions based on what stage of the writing process you are in. Get help from English teachers and SWHS Writing Center tutors! Sign up using the QR code on the flier in the grade 12 google classroom or in the hallways. Registration is required. Questions? See Mrs. Price, Mrs. Howard, or Mr. Hawie.

The American Mathematics Contest is coming in November! The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.
This year, we will offer both administrations of the test: the AMC 10/12A and the AMC 10/12B!  The AMC 10/12A will be given during the school day on Wednesday, November 8. It will be administered during Period 2 and part of Period 4 in the cafeteria that day.  You will miss these classes and will be marked as ACT (school activity) in Powerschool (you will return to Period 4 after the test is complete and all materials have been collected).
The AMC 10/12B will be given after school on Tuesday, November 14. Students will meet in the SWHS cafeteria at 3:00pm, and we should be done by 5:00pm.  You may take either administration or both (for SWHS students), depending on your goals or availability.  If you are interested in participating, you must first join the AMC 10/12 Google Classroom.  The class code is: dfepcmy. In the classroom, you must fill out the Google Forms to reserve a space for the tests you want to take. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Brindisi in Room 265.

ATHLETICS:

South Windsor for the Local Kids is hosting a bake sale during the Girls Field Hockey Senior Night game on October 24th at 4:15 on the SWHS Turf field. Come enjoy some delicious baked goodies and cheer on our Bobcats. Proceeds will go to CCMC.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Time to clean out those closets and help FBLA students dress for success! FBLA is collecting slightly used business attire to empower our future business leaders. Think dress skirts, blouses, professional trousers, blazers - all in good condition. Let's turn our community into a fashion-forward force for good! Donation bins will be placed outside the cafeteria and in the Annex room 15. #DressforSuccess

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Travelers Insurance has extended an invitation to South Windsor High School for a free, virtual event via Zoom. It will include detailed overviews of the actuarial profession, job shadows, an interactive insurance game, and other activities. The invitation is open to sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have an interest in pursuing careers in mathematics or statistics. This will be about 4 hours on the morning of Friday, November 17th. Any students interested in attending should see Mrs. Carty by the end of school on Wednesday, October 25th in order to receive registration and log-in information. 
Posted by bdubiskas  On Oct 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM
  
SCHOOL NEWS:

Attention students attending Homecoming: In order to attend after school activities such as the Homecoming football game and dance, students must attend at least half of their class periods on that day.  Advisors and administrators will be checking attendance throughout the day to ensure that all students attending homecoming meet these requirements. In addition, the latest that students can enter the homecoming dance is 8:00 PM. All those arriving after that time will not be permitted.  If students are admitted to the dance and then leave, please know they will not be readmitted into the dance.

On Friday, October 20th, SWHS will hold our annual Homecoming Pep Rally at 1:05 p.m., immediately following period 8. Students with period 8 early release who would like to attend the pep rally must remain at school and sign into the cafeteria during period 8. Students who leave campus will not be permitted to return until after 2 p.m.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Do you want to learn about Entrepreneurship but were unable to fit the class into your schedule?  Maybe you took Entrepreneurship already but are looking to reconnect with some of the content from class.  Either way, we've got a club for you!  Join us on Thursday, October 19th in Annex 17 from 2:15 - 3:45 PM to enjoy some entrepreneurship talk and a little "Shark Tank" with like-minded peers who are interested in Entrepreneurship but are not currently taking the class.  Our Google Classroom code is 62gclzf.  Bring a snack, relax, and have some fun while learning what makes venture capital such an important part of starting or growing a new business

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Attention seniors who are working on their college essay: Not sure where to start? Have a draft but know it needs revision? Are you mostly finished but want to polish your essay? Sign up to come to the Writing Center College Writing Workshop on Tuesday 10/27. Held from 2:10-3 PM, there are 3 sessions based on what stage of the writing process you are in. Get help from English teachers and SWHS Writing Center tutors! Sign up using the QR code on the flyer in the grade 12 google classroom or in the hallways. Registration is required. Questions? See Mrs. Price, Mrs. Howard, or Mr. Hawie.
Posted by bdubiskas  On Oct 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM
  
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