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Monday, February 3, 2020 

It's Black History month! If you'd like to explore more about the incredible range and complexity of Black History in America, please join the African and Black Culture Club this Wednesday, February 5th after school in room 133. All are welcome!

Attention all Student Council representatives… There will be Student Council meetings on the following days to discuss Trivia Night with all representatives: Thursday, February 6th and Tuesday, February 18th. Please plan on attending. Trivia Night is coming up in March.

Students who are interested in becoming electricians are encouraged to apply to the Hartford Electricians and Joint Apprenticeship Training program at their office in Hartford by February 7th. The office will have extended hours in the afternoon and evening on 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.

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.

Do you have an eye for design? Take part in the T-Shirt Design contest for It Takes One. It Takes One is a program for students to raise awareness about making safe decisions while driving. This program for upperclassmen happens every 2 years and this year, we want you to design the t-shirt for attendees. Design/draw your t-shirt and bring it to Mrs. Howard in room 134 by February 17th. If your design wins, you will get a free shirt and everyone will wear your design. See Mrs. Howard with any questions.

Freshmen have an opportunity to apply now for a college scholarship through the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET). To be eligible for the CHET Advance Scholarship you must be a high school freshman in Connecticut with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and intend to begin a higher education program no later than September 2024. There are two types of scholarships available – one that is a random drawing and another that requires a civic engagement assignment. For information on how to apply see the Career Center, your Social Studies teacher, or the scholarship database in Naviance. The deadline is March 12th.

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.
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