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April 29, 2021 

Please join the South Windsor High School community in wishing our Muslim friends a happy Ramadan. Ramadan is a commemoration of the first revelation of Muhammad and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Ramadan began April 13th and will end with the celebration of Eid in May. Happy Ramadan!

Hey Bobcat foodies! The Cooking Club will be whipping up some delicate and delicious crepes as well as baking a sophisticated orange olive oil cake. Treat your tastebuds and join us virtually this Friday, April 30th at 2:30 p.m. Our Google Classroom code is qbbr632 for more information. 
 
The SWHS Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) will meet this Friday, April 30th at 2:15 p.m. The meeting will be virtual, but bring your favorite snack to enjoy as we celebrate, plan, and activate! Classroom code to join the meet is q2rrd6q. All are welcome!
 
Looking to join a club this spring? If female empowerment and women's rights are something that interests you then Unified for Underprivileged Girls is for you! Join google classroom code cwmshjq for more info or contact Oliva Liegl for more details!

Congratulations to Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Rosano for winning Student Council’s Staffulty of the Month for March! Student Council is now looking for nominations for April’s Staffulty of the Month. Students can nominate faculty or staff - someone who demonstrates kindness, understanding, encouragement, and more through this interesting school year. Please use the nomination form link or you can find it in your Class Google Classroom. Thank you! https://forms.gle/MqaowvPZrxBGecyd9

Attention Seniors: Please visit the Class of 2021 Google Classroom for important information about senior events. Mrs. McCool will be collecting payments in the library this week during the school day for the senior events. If you are attending the senior outing, be sure to bring your signed permission slip along with your payment. If you haven't joined the Class of 2021 Google Classroom, contact Mrs. McCool for the classroom code. 
 
The South Windsor Girls Travel Basketball Scholarship application has just been posted with a deadline of May 5th. Applicants must have participated in at least one season with South Windsor Girls Travel Basketball, and preferably have played at least one sport all four years at SWHS. Application information is available in Naviance. Students who are interested should start the application soon to allow time to gather recommendations and write an essay.
 
Would you like to know about a career in Medical Assisting or Advanced Manufacturing Technology? Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield is offering FREE classes for high school students in these topics over the summer. These hands-on courses are a great way to explore career options while earning college credits at NO COST. If you would like to know more, please visit the Career Center to view flyers posted on the bulletin board.
 
Smith College in Northampton, MA will run its annual Women of Distinction program for prospective students who are African American, Latina, Asian American and Native American. Admission is for female students who are current juniors. The program will take place virtually in October. For more information go to smith.edu/women-distinction-program or visit the Career Center.
 
More summer job opportunities are available to students who are at least 16 years old and looking to work part-time. Six Flags New England in Agawam, MA is looking to hire friendly, outgoing, and driven applicants for Ride Operations, Food and Beverage, Lifeguarding, Security, Games, Retail, and the Clean Team. LAZ Parking is looking for lot attendants and flaggers for their summer events at Rentschler Field, Dunkin Donuts Park, Xfinity Theater and Travelers. Application information for Six Flags can be found at https://www.sixflags.com/jobs or for LAZ at http://app.jobvite.com/m?3wLnDlw7 or e-mail Mrs. Carty.
 
The JE Shepard Scholarship deadline has just been extended to May 5th. This $2,000 award is given to a SWHS student who has demonstrated initiative, spirit and integrity in serving his/her community, and it is a great opportunity for students to apply for a local scholarship.
 
ATHLETIC NEWS:

Boys Tennis continued its undefeated season with a 5-2 win over EO Smith. Winning for the Bobcats were: Rahul Mahesh, Matthew Chin and Kevin Joseph at Singles and Vrishab Murali & Anthony Chen and Sri Sripada & Trinayaan Hariharan at Doubles. The Bobcats record is now 5-0 with one of our toughest matches coming up this Friday versus Glastonbury at South Windsor. Great job Bobcats!
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