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Wednesday, November 13, 2019 

Do you watch K-dramas? Do you love K-pop? If you are interested in Korean culture join us for the first meeting of the Korean Culture Club after school TODAY, Wednesday, November 13th in room 256. See Mrs. Steinbach if you have any questions.

The Science Fiction/Fantasy club will hold its next meeting on Monday, November 18th after school in room 127. Join us to watch and discuss I, Robot.

Did you know that just one pint of blood can save up to three lives? Be a lifesaver and sign up to donate blood at the school blood drive TOMORROW, Thursday, November 14th. Interested students over 17 can sign up through the google form posted in your grade’s Google Classroom. 

There are two new local job opportunities for students looking for part-time opportunities. The Red Cabin restaurant is looking for students who are interested in the restaurant business for weekend hours. Potential tasks include food prep, cleaning dishes, bussing tables and might lead to waiting tables. Also, there is a local company looking for snow shovelers to help clear sidewalks and apartment areas in Manchester at the rate of $17 per hour. For contact information on how to pursue either of these positions, please see the board in the Career Center.

Attention Students: The Library will be closed TOMORROW, Thursday, November 14th for the blood drive. Please plan accordingly. 

It's finally here! The Fall Musical. Come see the show 9 to 5 this Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. Just $10 for students. It's funny and entertaining. Buy tickets at the door or online through the school website.

The African and Black Culture Club is meeting this Thursday, November 14th after school in room 133. Join us as we explore diverse cultures of Africa as well as a variety of Black experiences in America. All are welcome!!!

Hey Bobcat Foodies!  The Cooking Club will be having a planning meeting TODAY, Wednesday, November 13th after school in room 105. Join us as we build the most epic Thanksgiving menu of all time! See you there!

Seniors take note – if you have college applications with a December 1st due date, the LAST day to submit your Academic Records Request Form to School Counseling is TOMORROW, Thursday, November 14th. This is a strict deadline in order to allow for enough time for all of your documents to be prepared and sent to your schools.

Attention all grade 10-12 students. The ASVAB is coming to SWHS on Friday, November 22nd at 7:30 a.m. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is the Military's skill assessment test, which helps students uncover their strengths and what careers both within and outside the Military those strengths align with. This test is a free service for SWHS students. If you are interested in taking the ASVAB please sign up in the School Counseling Office.

The next Italian Club meeting will be Monday, November 18th right after school in room 226. We will be watching an Italian movie and making/eating Italian sandwiches. If you would like to participate, please bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli by Friday the 15th to save yourself a spot.  

Do you love the holidays? Add some festivity to this holiday season with a Poinsettia plant! FCCLA club members will be selling Poinsettias for $6 a plant or $7 for a decorative plant from now until Wednesday, November 27th. Please help support FCCLA and add some color to your home!

The 3rd Annual Holiday Hoopla Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at South Windsor High School. This event benefits South Windsor High School's graduating class for Operation Graduation (a drug and alcohol free safe fun filled night for our graduating seniors). This year the Holiday Hoopla will have over 100 crafters, vendors, and local authors. Come get a head start on your Christmas decorating or shopping to find that perfect gift or stocking stuffer and support your small local businesses! Admission is FREE.

The Freshman Class of 2023 will be having a fundraiser this Sunday, November 17th at a local Mexican Restaurant in Evergreen Walk from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please come on down and support our Freshman Class!

Athletic News:

Our Lady Bobcats Field Hockey team played the 9th seeded team yesterday, Fitch High School from Groton, for the first qualifying rounds of tournament play and ended up defeating the Eagles 5-1! We move on to play in the Quarter finals Thursday against Guilford. Great job ladies!

The Lady Bobcats Soccer team opened the Post Season Tournament yesterday on the frozen tundra with a 3 to 1 victory over Fairfield Ludlow.  Ella Manning converted her second Penalty Kick of the year to put South Windsor out in front only to be tied less than a minute later. Emma Smith then took feeds from Savannah Rosetti and Kelly Morson to put the Bobcats up for good. Maddie Westfall and Tori DelRosso anchored a D that kept the Falcons at bay all afternoon while Maria Galley notched seven saves for the win.  South Windsor will play host to Farmington on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.  

Winter sports registration is now open in Parent Portal. Completion of online registration, submission of sports participation fee and physician’s statement are due by Thursday, November 21st in order for students to participate on the first day of tryouts (no exceptions). Physician statements and payments can be placed in the bin in the main office. All other registration is to be submitted online using ParentPortal. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/athletics/athletic_registration
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