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January 8, 2021 

Just effective this week: Chartwells is offering free lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for ALL virtual learners. Next week, we will return to our normal schedule of 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for all distance learners.

Seniors: The next wave of virtual Capstone presentations will be on Thursday, January 14th from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. In order to be eligible to present, you must submit all of your written work to your adviser's Capstone Google Classroom by TODAY and receive a successful on all work. Postings with your presentation time and Google Meet links will be located on the Capstone Experience Website starting on Tuesday, Jan. 12th. If you have any questions please reach out to your adviser.

SWHS is administering the American Mathematics Contest on Thursday, February 4. This year, the test will be given virtually and administered after school from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The AMC is a national competition consisting of 25 challenging multiple choice problems given over 75 minutes involving a variety of mathematics. There is a version for 9 and 10 graders, and a separate version for 11 and 12 graders with more complex mathematical topics. If you are interested in taking the test, you must sign up for the AMC 10/12 2021 Google Classroom with the code tm75r3l. Once in the classroom, you must fill out the Google Form to reserve a test by TODAY by noon to guarantee a spot taking the test. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Brindisi.

The Interact Club is hosting an Among Us tournament this Saturday, January 9th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. A fee of a $3 donation to an American Red Cross GoFundMe and a completed permission slip will be required to participate. A gift card will be awarded to the winner(s) of the tournament! Links to sign up are on the school website under “Student Activity Fundraisers” and are due TODAY. This tournament is open to everyone so bring your friends and family too! 

Support the Class of 2021 by purchasing a Bobcat Sweatshirt blanket! Blankets are $40 each. Visit the online store at https://southwindsorseniors.itemorder.com The deadline to order is Sunday, January 10th. Please email Mrs. McCool or Ms. Andrews if you have any questions. 

Seniors: 2021 has arrived and that means graduation is coming! It’s time to order your cap and gown! There is no payment at this time and it will only take a couple minutes. Click here to place the order: https://www.buildagrad.com/swindsor Contact Ms. Andrews or Mrs. McCool with any questions.

Seniors: A final reminder that the deadline for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship Program is next Friday, January 15th. This is the final date to apply for the largest pool of funds. You can access the scholarship program application portal at www.hfpgscholarships.org There will be additional individual scholarships available through the Hartford Foundation for the next couple of months, but their biggest program will conclude next Friday.

The Freshman Class of 2024 is selling “Class of 2024” shirts! Short Sleeve Black Tee Shirts are $19.95 and Long Sleeve Black Tee Shirts are $24.95. Click the link below to order. Make your purchases soon - store closes Monday, January 11th. All proceeds go towards the Class of 2024!
https://pws.atlanticsportswear.com/product-cat/south-windsor-class-of-2024-fundraiser-2pc-black-2021/

Seniors and Senior Parents: The deadline to purchase Yearbook Personal Congratulations Ads has been extended to January 31, 2021! Don't miss your opportunity to have an ad in the yearbook! Also, please consider sharing photos or stories with our yearbook staff. Please visit our webpage for the most up-to-date information! http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/for_students/yearbook
Posted by On 08 January, 2021 at 7:14 AM  

 
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