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March 23, 2021 

Love to read? Love to hang out and talk about books? Come to an informational meeting about the NBC (New Book Club) TODAY 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.

All Students: TOMORROW, March 24th is SAT Testing Day for ALL Juniors. 11th Graders must be in testing rooms by 7:15 a.m. Please bring #2 pencils, a water bottle, a calculator, and a snack. 12th, 10th and 9th graders should remain home for Remote Learning. Some AP classes will offer virtual review sessions and senior capstone presentations will also be run virtually that day. Please see the website for schedule and testing details!

Parents and Guardians: Please submit your selection for your student’s learning model by 3:00 p.m. TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 24th in Powerschool. Your options are full-time in person or full-time distance learning. If you have any questions, please call the main office.

Seniors who are eligible to present their Capstone projects on Wednesday, March 24th, please check the Capstone Website to see your time slot and Google Meet link. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your adviser. 

The Italian Club will meet on Monday, March 29th at 3:15 p.m. We will meet virtually to cook bruschetta, pizza, and Italian cream puffs together. All are welcome and please be sure to gather the ingredients that are listed in our Google Classroom Code: kokgmma. We hope to see you there!

The Science Fiction/Fantasy club will be holding it's last meeting of the year on Thursday, March 25th at 2:30 p.m. Join us to do some creative writing! Prompts will be provided or you can work on your own stories. New and returning members welcome using code 25d3k2e.

Any student interested in running for class officer or student council officer for the 2021-2022 school year should visit the Class or Student Council Google Classroom for information. The following advisors must receive the intent to run information by the 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9th:
Rising Sophomores submit to Ms. Cruz
Rising Juniors submit to Mrs. Caless and Mrs. Lang
Rising Seniors submit to Ms. Andrews and Mrs. McCool
Student Council Positions submit to Ms. Ullinger
 
Class of 2021 Parents: Personalized Graduation Yard Signs are now available for purchase! The cost is $20 for an 18” x 24” all weather sign. All proceeds will benefit the SADD Club. More information and the order form are on the homepage. Orders are due by March 31st and pick-up will be in late April.

SWHS Girls Softball Team is having a Taco Kit Fundraiser at a Mexican restaurant in Evergreen Walk! Pick-up time is Wednesday, March 31st from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Pre-order by Sunday, March 28th at 6:00 p.m. Use the link posted in the news to place an order. Thank you for your support! https://form.jotform.com/210455261692151
 
K-Rockets Engineering and Technology School, an after-school academy in Ellington, is hiring current juniors and seniors to be Summer Camp Counselors helping to provide access to engaging Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. For more information there is a flyer in the Career Center, or if you are a distance learner please contact Mrs. Carty by email.

ATHLETIC NEWS:
Spring Athletes: The tryout/practice schedule has been posted. Please see the website under Athletics for more information... http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/athletics
Posted by On 23 March, 2021 at 7:30 AM