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Thursday, February 20, 2020 

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.

The Japanese Club is meeting TODAY, Thursday, February 20th in room 230. Be ready to learn more hiragana letters and more expressions.

Students are encouraged to check out the Enrichment section of Naviance where you can learn about academic and exploration programs going on both during the school year and over the summer. Many summer programs have applications available now with spring deadlines. Recent additions include the UConn Conservation Ambassador Program, the Boston Leadership Institute, and summer institutes at NYU and WPI. To access enrichment opportunities, go to the Colleges tab in Naviance and scroll down toward the bottom of the box that says “Research Colleges”. You can also see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center for help finding them.

Bobcat Robotics is hosting a fundraiser at a local Indian restaurant this Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come out and support the team. Look around for flyers or talk to anyone on the team for more details. All proceeds go to the SWHS Bobcat Robotics Team.

Attention all students who drive to school: This is just a reminder that students must park across the street at the upper or lower Duprey lots unless they have purchased a student parking pass. These passes allow students to park in the student lot only. Students parking in the faculty lots or in the student lot without a pass could be assigned administrative consequences and jeopardize their ability to purchase a pass in the future.

FBLA will be having competition testing TODAY, Thursday, February 20th at 2:00 p.m. in room 122B. It is mandatory only for those who are taking the test. 

Seniors: 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.

Are you a member of FCCLA? Please join us for the spring conference on Friday, March 6th. Please return field trip forms to Mrs. Booth by tomorrow, February 21st.

A new function has been added to PowerSchool. Students can now see previous course history and grades. When logged into PowerSchool, look for the tabs listing previous school years, and check out your prior courses and grades. This will be very helpful when selecting classes for next year.

Let us put YOU in the spotlight! Open auditions will be held for the award winning South Windsor High School Show Choir Choral Spectrum on Monday, February 24th at 5:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. Google Classroom Code pgpn7h5. See Mr. Martineau in the music wing if you need more information.

Seniors: The following South Windsor Dollars for Scholars scholarships have less than typical interest thus far, please consider applying for: The Borelli Scholarship for seniors looking to major in elementary or early education. This scholarship can truly make the difference between living on campus and commuting. The SW Superintendent’s Manchester Community College scholarship. The Jeff Czapala Unified Sports and/or Unified Theater scholarship. See Ms. Carty in the Career Center with any questions.

The first Urban Naturalists meeting will take place today, Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in room 201. Anyone who is interested & has not seen Mrs. Field is still welcome to attend.

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:

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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