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Monday, January 28, 2019 

The Gay-Straight Alliance will meet on Wednesday, January 30 at 2:00 pm in room 148. Come for the snacks, stay for the awesome action items and conversation! Hope to see you there.

The South Windsor Dollars for Scholars application portal has officially opened. It will close promptly on March 15 at 11:59 pm. The application process can be lengthy, but worth your time, so do not wait to get started. You can find the link for the portal on the SWHS homepage. Read all instructions carefully and come to School Counseling or the Career Center if you need help. This is a great opportunity for scholarship money so get to work and good luck!

The South Windsor Patriotic Commission Annual Memorial Day Student Essay Contest is underway for 2019. Essay topics and awards are determined by grade level. Students in grades K through 12 may participate in the contest. Entry forms with full details are available in the Career Center. The contest ends on February 28.

AP students: Please note that exam payments are due this Thursday, January 31. Extra payment forms are in the School Counseling office and payments can be dropped off to the Career Center.

If you know a high school senior or an adult in the South Windsor community who has demonstrated outstanding community service, consider nominating them for a Eugene Policelli Service Award. Nomination forms for both students and adults are available in the Career Center and must be submitted by March 1. If you know a deserving person, consider suggesting them for this notable community award.

It’s Spirit Week!
Tomorrow: Summer in Winter Day
Wednesday: Disney Day. Dress up as your favorite Disney character!
Thursday: Pep Rally & Color Wars. 9th Grade wears Gray. 10th Grade wears Red. 11th Grade wears Black. 12th Grade wears White. Staff wears Blue.
Friday: Football Friday. Support your favorite football team in honor of Super Bowl Sunday.

The next Travel Club meeting will be on Tuesday, February 5 in the Cafeteria at 6:00 pm for all students, parents and chaperones going on the trip to Spain and Italy. The following meeting will be on Thursday, March 21 at 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria for all students, parents and chaperones going on the trip. Please make every effort to attend both meetings.

Bonjour, Hola and Buongiorno: The Travel Club will be selling red, pink and white carnations, 3 for $5 or $2 each, as well as various colors of heart shaped earrings which are $10 a pair, in the cafeteria during lunch waves today, January 28 through Wednesday, January 30. Surprise a friend or your special valentine. Orders will be delivered on Wednesday, February 13. Help support our Spain and Italy trip on April break.

The Science Fiction/Fantasy Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday. Join us to work on your own creative writing in room 127 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Sign up to audition for the spring play, "Clue," on Tuesday or Thursday, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, outside room 147. Please fill out an audition form and report to your audition in room 144 on either Tuesday or Thursday this week. See Mrs. White for details.

Do you need a positive break in your schedule next year? A class that allows you to be creative, move around, interact with your classmates, be silly, and express yourself? Still looking for that Humanities Elective credit? Join us in Theatre Studies! Whether you've been on stage your whole life or always wanted to try it out but never had the courage, this class will allow you to develop your performance skills while creating a character for the stage. We'll build your confidence, practice teamwork, play games, and most of all, allow you a fun and productive break in your day! This class is open to 9th - 12th graders, so all are welcome. See Mrs. Stodd Knapp with questions, and be sure to tell your Counselor you are interested in Theatre Studies for the 2019-2020 school year. 

Athletic News:

Anyone interested in trying out for the Boys’ Golf Team should attend a short informational meeting Wednesday, January 30 after school in room 168. It's a good opportunity to learn about the golf program requirements and expectations and ask the coach any questions you might have about the 2019 spring season.

All of those interested in continuing to be a part of the leadership team for Girls’ Lacrosse please come to room 152 after school on Monday, January 28 at 2:10 pm.
Posted by On 28 January, 2019 at 8:49 AM  

 
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