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November 8, 2021 
SCHOOL NEWS 

Please join the 9th Grade Class of 2025 for their first fundraiser at a local burger and ice cream restaurant on Sullivan Avenue on Tuesday, November 9th from 6 to 9. Make sure to mention SWHS!
 
Blood drives across America are facing low reserves due to low donor turnout from the COVID pandemic. We have the ability now to help save lives and donate blood at the SWHS Blood Drive! Join us on Tuesday, November 9th by signing up using any of the QR codes posted around the school or using the link below. You can schedule an appointment for a time that's convenient for you. Please note this drive is only for students and staff. Students must be 17 years or older to donate, but students may donate at age 16 with parental consent. There will be refreshments after your donation. Let's roll up our sleeves and donate blood today! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Belval in room 204, or contact Sidharth Masarur at [email protected]
Link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=swhs20
 
Join us for the musical production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka! Based on the 1971 Gene Wilder film, this classic chronicles Willy Wonka's famous contest in which five lucky Golden Ticket winners get to tour his marvelous chocolate factory. Show dates: Friday, Nov. 12th at 7pm, Saturday, Nov. 13th at 7pm and Sunday, Nov. 14th at 2pm. Ticket Prices: Adults $15 and Kids $10. The link for the tickets is: https://swperformances.ticketleap.com/ Also, tickets will be sold during periods 5 and 6 lunch.

South Windsor for the Kids is holding a Pajama Day on Tuesday, November 9th. Dress up in PJs and donate $1 to SWFTK. Collection will be taken during your lunch wave. Proceeds go to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
 
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

The Teens Against Poverty club has extended its food drive through November 12th. Please donate canned goods 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

Students interested in applying to any of the CT State Universities as well as UConn can take advantage of a one-day application fee waiver on Monday, November 15th. For that day ONLY, students will see a waiver when they complete their application and are ready to submit. Applications must be submitted on November 15th to take advantage of this opportunity – NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have any questions, please see your School Counselor or Mrs. Carty in the Career Center.
 
College visits are winding down. Please check Naviance and the boards outside the Career Center for a list of upcoming visits. Of special note: The Southern CT State University visit has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 16th at 8:45 a.m. Please be sure to sign up again if you were registered for the previously cancelled visit.
Posted by On 08 November, 2021 at 7:25 AM  

 
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