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March 12, 2021 

The March 12 TV news show is posted here
http://hsvideo.southwindsorschools.org/show?video=3bd5bbd085f4&apg=ef4d274b 

The SWFTK Dance Marathon will be held virtually TONIGHT from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. over Google meet! There will be games, raffles, prizes, and miracle children from CCMC there to share their stories! All are welcome to join! Use our Google Classroom code: r366fod. 

Hey Bobcat Foodies! Join us for a green-hued St. Patrick's Day menu! We'll be making mint pudding cookies, Shamrock Shakes, and Irish Stacked Potato Bites. We'll be meeting virtually TODAY at 2:30 p.m. The Google Classroom code is qbbr632. Please see Ms. Clifford or Sra. Ruiz with questions.

If you are interested in learning about and/or advocating for mental health, please join the Students for Mental Health Club. We will be fundraising, learning about, and advocating for Mental Health. This will be a safe space for all students. Use the Google code f4ytt3f to join.

Senior Capstone Update: The fourth wave of presentations will be on Wednesday, March 24th. To be eligible to present you must have all written work turned in to your adviser's Google Classroom by TODAY. To sign up to present for this wave, please go to your adviser and have them schedule a time slot. If you have any questions, see your adviser or email [email protected]

Junior Capstone Update: Please select an advisor by Monday, March 15th. If you do not select an advisor, one will be assigned to you. For more information about the Capstone process, and how to select an advisor, see the Capstone Webinar or visit the Class of 2022 Capstone Website. Please reach out to Ms. Walsh, Mr. Richards, or Mr. Warnock if you have any questions.

The New England Association for College Admission Counseling and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling are both holding a series of virtual college fairs throughout the spring. Students can sign up now for one or more of these events. Articles about both, including registration links, can be found on the School Counseling Blog at https://swhscounseling.blogspot.com

Boys State and Girls State are leadership programs for students interested in local and state government. This year the programs are open to junior and senior students and will be held virtually. Anyone interested in applying to the program should contact Mrs. Carty in the Career Center.

A local accounting firm is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented student for office work from now until mid-May. Seniors are preferred, but juniors will be considered. Details on the position can be found by contacting the Career Center.

Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a fundraising event on March 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at a local bread and soup restaurant in Evergreen Walk! All proceeds will be donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya! Please present this flyer before ordering your meal so that way proceeds are donated to us! This flyer can also be found on the U.U.G. website linked on the clubs and activities page on the school's website. Spread the word and see you then!

Juniors: Normal bus routes will NOT run on SAT testing day. If you need transportation to or from school on March 24th, please email [email protected] by Wednesday, March 17th.

Love to read? Hang out and talk about books? Come to an informational meeting about the NBC (New Book Club) on Tuesday, March 23rd at 4:00 p.m. for readers who embrace perspectives that reflect our diverse, multicultural world. Books will be provided. Use this Classroom Code: xsjlwqo or see Ms. White or Ms. Howard in the English department.

Congratulations to Erin Mutchek! She is a finalist in the 2021 CT’s #LettersAboutLiterature contest!   https://education.uconn.edu/2021/03/01/connecticuts-2021-letters-about-literature-contest-winners-named/

ATHLETIC NEWS:

The Boys Volleyball Team will have a virtual informational meeting on Friday, March 12th at 3:00 p.m. Zoom meeting 738 1924 4500 code: 0S3qkh  Any questions, please contact Coach Ryan at [email protected]

If you're interested in playing Girls Lacrosse, but missed the informational meeting, please join our Google Classroom (code xc2kqr5) for all the info.

Posted by On 12 March, 2021 at 9:03 AM