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Friday, February 21, 2020 

Students: Naviance has changed its sign in process. When you visit Naviance through the SWHS website, you can now log in with your standard network username and password using Clever. Clever is a company that manages multiple websites using one exterior sign in page. Click on the CLEVER button at the bottom of the page, select SWHS, and enter your network username and password. Please visit Mrs. Carty in the Career Center with any questions. (Note: The parent Naviance login process will not change at this time.)

Students: It's time to purchase your yearbook! The price is $70 until TODAY, 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.

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 TODAY, February 21st.

Please join us at a local frozen yogurt shop TONIGHT, Friday, February 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to support the Freshman Class of 2023.

Bobcat Robotics is hosting a fundraiser at a local Indian restaurant this Sunday, February 23rd 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.

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.

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 to: 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. Please see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center 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.

On Wednesday of last week, the SWHS Math Team had their best meet of the season, winning the meet by an amazing 24 points over 2nd place Avon. This cut Avon's 33 point lead in the league standings to only 9 points with one meet left in the season. Scoring a perfect 18 out of 18 points for the Bobcats were Aryan Kalia, Jaideep Naik, and Keshav Ramesh. Michael Ngo and Yunfei Zheng secured the win with 17 and 15 points respectively. South Windsor can finish no lower than 2nd place in the 25 team league, and has already qualified for the State and New England Meets.

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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