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November 12, 2021 
SCHOOL NEWS

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. Purchase tickets online here: https://swperformances.ticketleap.com/ Also, tickets will be sold during periods 5 and 6 lunch.
 
There will be no late busses on Wednesday, November 17th and Thursday, November 18th.  Please plan accordingly.  
 
Attention Seniors: You have the opportunity to reduce your individual senior class expenses by participating in our gift card fundraiser. All information has been posted on the Class of 2022 Google Classroom and on the Class of 2022 Website. This fundraiser ends on November 30, 2021. Please see Mrs. McCool or Ms. Andrews with any questions. 
 
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

Thursday, November 18th is FBLA's National Enterprise Day. This will be a mandatory meeting. We will meet in the Seminar room at 2pm. We have 12 business people coming in to talk with us and we will have snacks! Again, it is a mandatory meeting! Don't forget to register for FBLA and pay your dues. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions.
 
SWFTLK is hosting a Giving Grams fundraiser to benefit CT Children’s Hospital.  During lunch waves on November 15th through November 19th, Students can donate $1 to send handwritten positive messages (anonymous or not) that will be distributed to recipients. Please note that messages will be proofread by staff before distribution.
 
The SADD club will be collecting socks to donate to a local homeless shelter. Collection baskets will be located throughout the building from November 10th through November 24th.
 
DECA and FBLA will be collecting gently used coats through November 18th. The coats will be dry cleaned and distributed to those in need. There is a box in the front of the school for you to drop them in. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions.
 
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.
 
ATHLETICS

Winter athletics will begin on Monday, November 29th for Boys Ice Hockey, Girls Basketball and Wrestling. All other winter sports will begin on Thursday, December 2nd. This is a reminder to register online on the South Windsor High School Athletics website. Even if you are presently playing a Fall sport, you will still need to register online again for Winter athletics by Wednesday, November 17th - no exceptions. 
 
CONGRATULATIONS GOES OUT TO THE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR THEIR 2nd Round VICTORY over Daniel Hand High School, Thursday night. BEST OF LUCK IN THE CLASS L STATE QUARTER-FINAL MATCH against RHAM away on Saturday!
 
Winter Tryouts for the SWHS Cheerleading team will be held on Monday, November 29th, and Wednesday, December 2nd, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the back gym. You must attend both days. In order to try out, all online registration forms must be submitted to the main office, including an updated Physician's Statement dated after June 1, 2021. For more information, see Coach Gionfriddo in room 213.
Posted by On 12 November, 2021 at 7:48 AM  

 
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