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Wednesday, January 29, 2020 

Today, Ms. Liane Smith from the South Windsor Teen Center will have a table in the lunchroom to publicize the Teen Center and upcoming events. Please stop by to say hello. There will be a free raffle.

Today, Jack, the Collie, will be in the Career Center during lunch time. Come on by and say hello. He and his friend Skye, the Golden Retriever, will be taking turns on Thursdays to come and visit during lunch.

All students who signed up to take the American Mathematics Competition, the AMC 10 or AMC 12, should report directly to the Cafeteria tomorrow morning at 7:25 a.m. Do not report to your first period class. You will remain in the Cafeteria for the exam for periods 1 and 2. Please bring a number 2 pencil. Scratch paper and graph paper will be provided. Also allowed are rulers, compasses, protractors, and erasers. No calculators are allowed. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Brindisi in Room 265.

Calling all actors! It’s time to sign up for the Spring Play. Auditions will be held this Thursday and Friday from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in room 144. Sign up outside room 147. We need your talent and enthusiasm!

Are you looking for something to do after school? Do you enjoy playing cards, games, or want to learn to play Dungeons and Dragons? Come check out the Strategy Club this Thursday, January 30th after school in room 7. New members are always welcome.

Seniors: Please remind your parents that Congratulatory Ads must be submitted by Friday, January 31st. Please see the Yearbook tab on the SWHS webpage for directions and more information.

Students who are interested in becoming electricians are encouraged to apply to the Hartford Electricians and Joint Apprenticeship Training program between January 27th and February 7th at their office in Hartford. The office will have extended hours in the afternoon and evening on Friday, January 31st and Friday, February 7th. Interested students need to be at least 17 years old, graduating from high school in June, and have one year of Algebra with a passing grade. For more information, please see the flyer in the Career Center.

Although the deadline has passed for the largest group of scholarships through the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, there are still individual scholarships available from the foundation. Two scholarships designated ONLY for South Windsor students are the Julie Veilleux Scholarship for senior girls and the Joyce Picard Scholarship for students pursuing careers in STEM or health related fields. Both scholarships have February 1st deadlines and can be found in Naviance.

Students interested in attending the National Youth Leadership Forum in Washington, DC this summer can stop in to the Career Center for information and a nomination form.

FBLA field trip forms are due on February 6th. Please make sure you pick one up from Mrs. Barrett if you are interested in going to competition.

The FBLA testing day has been moved to Thursday, February 20th. Please plan on 90 minutes for the testing.

Any students who missed the fall registration window to receive MCC credit for their College Career Pathways classes at South Windsor High School have a second chance to create a Banner ID. MCC’s registration portal has now re-opened for a limited time until February 7th. This will be your LAST chance to establish an MCC Banner ID, which is required in order to earn college credits for any MCC articulated classes you take this year and in the future. If you need another step-by-step guide for registration, please see Mr. Leon or Mrs. Carty in School Counseling.

The South Windsor Dollars for Scholars (SWDFS) Scholarship Program online application portal is now open until March 15th! This program offers approximately $75,000 in numerous scholarship opportunities reserved mostly for South Windsor High School students. You can access the application portal through the link on the SWHS homepage. Though the online application is very user-friendly, SWHS School Counseling is offering a workshop in the Career Center to assist students. A workshop will be held today, Wednesday, January 29th from 1:00 p.m. (for students with Study Hall or Early Release) to 2:45 p.m.

In connection with the Memorial Day commemoration activities to be held on Monday, May 25th, the South Windsor Patriotic Commission is pleased to announce its annual essay contest. Students in grades 9-12 can submit an essay (500 words or less) on the topic of “An American patriot who inspires me and why.” All entries must be received by the Patriotic Commission no later than Friday, February 28th. The entry form and additional details are available in the SWHS main office, in the Career Center and in your Social Studies classes.

Athletic News:

There will be a meeting for all returning and new players interested in playing baseball this season today, Wednesday, January 29th after school in room 161. If there are any questions, please see or email Mr. D'Amato.

South Windsor High School Boys’ Hockey player, Tim Fisher, has been nominated as one of 3 male athletes for The Hartford Courant Athlete of the Week. Fans, friends, family members and others can vote for Tim at:  courant.com/ctvarsity  Voting will end Sunday at midnight and the winner will be announced next Tuesday morning.
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