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Thursday, February 28, 2019 

Applications are currently being accepted for leadership positions for the 2019 Model UN. Visit the Model UN Classroom (classroom code miscdw) for more information.

Attention SADD members on Team Green/Pink: Please sign up in Google Classroom for an activity for the Healthy Living Fest on March 6 at TE. If you have not joined the SADD Google Classroom, see Mrs. Rafalowsky in room 112 for the code.

The Chamber Orchestra will perform this Saturday, March 2 at 3:00 pm in the Wood Memorial Library. A ten dollar donation supports both the Library and our April trip to Festivals of Music in Boston. Come join us!

The Anti-Stress Club is sponsoring a ping pong tournament on Thursday, March 7 for testicular cancer awareness. Entrance fee is $5 and the winner will get a special prize.

Attention American Sign Language students: We are happy to announce that next year we will be piloting American Sign Language II. Please see Mrs. Eddy or Ms. Stoj for a recommendation and to sign up for the class for next year.

The Strategy Club will meet TODAY, Thursday, February 28 after school in room 7.  We're looking for people interested in playing board games and card games. 

Bobcat Robotics will host a Pasta Dinner and Teacup Raffle on Saturday, March 2 at 5:00 pm in the Cafeteria. Prizes include tickets to local attractions, restaurant gift cards, and so much more! Come support Bobcat Robotics in our mission to win a third world championship. Tickets will be $5 if you buy ahead of time and will be sold during lunch waves.

Seniors: The Dollars for Scholars portal will close on March 15. While many of you have started applications, a large portion of you have not reached full applicant status. Come to School Counseling or the Career Center if you need help with your application. Don’t forget about the numerous other scholarship opportunities in Naviance. There are a few scholarships due before the end of this month and many more coming up with March deadlines.

The Science Fiction/Fantasy club will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 4 in room 127 from 2:00 -5:00 pm. Join us to watch and discuss Edge of Tomorrow.

SWHS will host a Blood Drive on March 6. Your donation could save up to two lives! Please sign-up by filling out the form posted on the Senior Google classroom, or online on the American Red Cross website. See Mrs. Belval in room 204 with any questions.

The next Italian Club meeting will be this Monday, March 4 right after school in room 226.  We'll be having pizza and a movie. Please bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 to save a spot.  

The Drug Free Committee is hosting the 6th Annual Volleyball Marathon on Friday, March 1 from 6:00 pm to 1:30 am. There will be food, drinks and raffle prizes.

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will hold an information session this Saturday, March 2 at 10 am at the Goodwin Hotel in Hartford. Students interested in creative careers in art or design will meet one-on-one with an admission representative, hear about student life at SCAD and discover how to launch a career in the creative industry. For more information, visit www.scad.edu/infosession

Students interested in a career in Pharmacy have an excellent opportunity to attend a FREE summer week at Western New England University from June 24-28.  The program will close to applicants once 50 students have registered so act quickly.  Visit www.wne.edu/pharmcamp for information and to apply.  This program is also listed in the Enrichment Programs section of Naviance.

This is National Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month. Students Against Destructive Decisions reminds you that everyone deserves a safe and healthy relationship that is based on respect, equality and honesty. Please remember to talk with a trusted adult if you or someone you know needs help. Love has many definitions, but abuse isn't one of them.  

Attention Sophomores and Juniors: The Capital Region Education Council (CREC) is looking for students interested in their CRILA (Cry-La) leadership academy. This prestigious academy meets monthly throughout the 2019-20 school year and its purpose is to train students towards becoming more effective leaders through various pieces of training and exercises. In addition, there is a 7-day camping trip in Maine this June for those accepted. If interested in applying or getting more details, please visit Mr. Leon in School Counseling.

Athletic News:

All athletes interested in Spring Sports must complete the athletic registration online and submit their physician’s statement and pay for play fee to the main office by Monday, March 4 in order to participate on the first day of tryouts on Saturday, March 16. Athletes that competed this fall or winter in a sport who are interested in a spring sport should notify office secretary Ms. Zaino or Ms. Mulcahy of this intent, so your paperwork can be rolled over to that spring sport. These athletes must also submit their physician’s statement and pay for play fee to the main office by March 4.
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