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Monday, February 10, 2020 

Thank you and congratulations to all that participated in the South Windsor For The Kids Dance Marathon. You helped raise over $16,000 for the Connecticut Children's Hospital. Special congratulations to Henry Huot, Nicole Hunter, Lia Pendergast and all the executive board for their amazing work.

The Science Fiction/Fantasy club will hold its next meeting TODAY, Monday, February 10th in room 127. Join us to watch and discuss The Golden Compass.

The next Italian Club meeting will be TODAY, Monday, February 10th, right after school in room 226. We're going to be playing Italian games and eating pizza. Please get $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli. All are welcome.

Are you a junior looking to prepare for the upcoming SAT? A five-week SAT Prep Course is being offered at SWHS starting TODAY, Monday, February 10th. Visit the high school website for more information and to sign up.

SENIORS: Have your voice heard and vote for the Class of 2020 shirt design. You can vote on the design and type of shirt you would like on the Class of 2020 google classroom page. Voting will be open until 10:00 p.m. tonight! 

Please note: The Teen Center will be closed on Wednesday, February 12th. Please plan accordingly.

If you are still thinking of applying to Central Connecticut State University, you are in luck! They are waiving fees for applications filed in the month of February thanks to their “Have a Heart” fundraising campaign. To take advantage of this opportunity get your materials ready and submitted before time runs out.

Students in grades 9-11: The PowerSchool Course Selection portal will be open from Monday, February 10th through Monday, February 24th. During this time, please log into PowerSchool, locate the Course Selection tab and request the courses that you would like for next year. If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to your school counselor.

Attention all Student Council representatives - There will be a Student Council meeting to discuss Trivia Night with all representatives on Tuesday, February 18th. Please plan on attending. Trivia Night is coming up in March.

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.

Students: It's time to purchase your yearbook! The price is $70 until February 21st. The price will continue to increase through the spring so buy it now! Go to the Yearbook tab on the webpage to place your order. Remember ALL students are featured in the yearbook – it’s not just for seniors.

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:

For all SWHS boys who are interested in playing Lacrosse this Spring, there will be a meeting TODAY, Monday, February 10th after school in room 111. The meeting will be brief and include important dates, deadlines, locations, and requirements regarding the upcoming season. Come prepared to work-out after. A parent informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19th, more information to come. If anyone cannot attend either meeting, be sure to visit our New Team Website and fill out Google Pre-Season Form. Please submit the form by Wednesday, February 12th.

There will be a meeting for all girls interested in playing Tennis this Spring TODAY at 2:00 p.m. in room 204. For questions see Coach Belval.

There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing Girls’ Softball this year on Tuesday, February 18th at 2:20 p.m. The room location to be announced.

Anyone interested in trying out for the Boys’ Golf team should attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, February 26th after school in room 168. Please see Mr. Gray in room 168 if you have any questions or can’t attend.
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