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Friday, September 13, 2019 

Attention all Seniors: If you have not taken your senior portraits yet, we encourage you to sign up for the free session here at the high school on Thursday, September 19th. Contact G&B to set up your session. Your photo must be taken by G&B or else it will not be in the yearbook! For more information go to the yearbook website and don’t forget to buy your book now for only $55.

The Math Team is getting ready to build on its 2nd place finish in the state last year.  Any new or returning members are invited to attend our first Math Team meeting of the year this Friday, September 13th after school in room 265 to discuss the upcoming season.  Please see Mr. Brindisi if you cannot attend.

Seniors: If you are looking for help starting or completing your college applications and essays, come to an open workshop in the Career Center next week on Monday and Thursday. School Counseling staff will be available Monday during 8th period and after school and Thursday after school to help you with your CommonApp, college essay, and all of your college application question. No appointment needed.

The Teens Against Poverty club had their first meeting Wednesday September 11th. For all of those who are still interested, but could not attend the meeting, please join the Google Classroom using code: glqjpu7.

Also, if you are interested in becoming a Committee Leader for Teens Against Poverty, interviews will be held on Monday 9/16 or Wednesday 9/18.  Please sign up on the doc posted in the google classroom. If you cannot make these dates but are still interested in interviewing, please let the TAP board members know via Google Classroom.

Hey Bobcats!  Do you love food? Do you love to cook or bake? If you are interested in making hot eats and cool treats after school, you need to check out the Cooking Club. Come to our first planning meeting on Wednesday, Sept 18th in room 105. If you have questions, see club advisors Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz. Don't forget to join our Google Classroom for all the latest updates and previous recipes. Google classroom code: pyatquy

Africa is a huge and incredibly diverse continent but is frequently stereotyped as a monolith. If you've ever wanted to learn more about the various peoples, food, pop culture, and current life in different African countries, you have to check out the African American Culture Appreciation Club. Or perhaps you have first-hand experiences and connections with an African culture--we'd love to hear your perspective! All students are welcome and there will be snacks. Our first meeting will be Thursday, September 19th in room 133. If you have a question, please see Ms. Cliff and join our Google classroom: wq254d

Attention Juniors and Seniors in an UConn ECE course: if you have already attached your parental consent form to UConn’s website, please use your UConn NET ID in the UConn SAS system to enroll in your class(es). Your deadline is September 30th. For those who have not uploaded the parental consent form, you can still take part in this program for an extra $25 late fee. You have until September 16th to do so, and then you have until September 30th to use your NET ID in the UConn SAS system to enroll in your class(es). See Mr. Wry in Guidance with any questions. 

Do you want to volunteer in a river clean up this year? Do you want to spread environmental awareness to the community and local politicians? Everyone with any environmental knowledge, background, or interest is welcome to join Environmental club’s first meeting next Thursday, September 19th at 2:00 p.m. in room 206. See Mrs. Eitel or Mrs. Davies for more details

FCCLA is for you if one of the following applies: You love to cook. You love to bake. You love to sew. You love to design clothing. You love working with children. You are a leader. Or...you need to build your resume! Stop by Wapping Room 11 on September 19th for pizza and to see what FCCLA is all about. A club signup list will be posted outside Mrs. Booth's door.

The Sexuality and Gender Alliance, formerly known as the GSA, will hold its first meeting of the year on Monday, September 16th, at 2:00 p.m. in room 148. If you are someone who cares about celebrating and honoring our diverse community, please join us! You do not have to identify as someone from the LGBTQ community to attend -- all allies are welcome. We have many exciting events planned for this year, so come on down to room 148 for some snacks and good conversation and check it out. See Mrs. Stodd Knapp in 148 with any questions.

Do you like watching Anime? Do you enjoy Japanese food? Do you want to learn Japanese? The Japanese Club is a fun and relaxing option for you. Google classroom code is: I69som.

The Future Health Professionals (formerly called HOSA) will be having an informational meeting of the year after school on Monday, September 23rd in Room 204. This club is for anyone interested in a career in the medical field or healthcare. We explore different fields and interests and have guest speakers come in to talk about their career experiences. See Mrs. Belval in Room 204 for more information and join our google classroom with the code k1ewe8e

College and career visits start next week in the South Windsor High School Career Center! If you are a senior these are outstanding opportunities to meet representatives from colleges, military branches and other options available to you after graduation. Juniors may also want to start checking these out. Follow the morning announcements, the white board outside the Career Center and Naviance to see what visits are scheduled. We kicks things off Monday with the University of Rochester at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, the Career Center welcomes Hartwick College, Saint Anselm College, Merrimack College and Lesley University. Sign up in Naviance and see Mrs. Carty with any questions.

If you are interested in Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University, or The University of Chicago, these schools are teaming up to present “Exploring Education Excellence”. Admissions Counselors from all five schools will hold an informational evening at the Hartford Marriott Downtown on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. To register, visit exploringeducationalexcellence.org
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