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November 17, 2021 
SCHOOL NEWS

Friendly reminder: No late busses are running today.
 
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 30th. 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 2:00 p.m. 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.
 
Hey Bobcat Foodies!  The Cooking Club is meeting this Thursday, November 18th after school in room 105 to create our Thanksgiving feast:  turkey tenderloin and gravy, cranberry-brie stuffed bread, corn soufflé, cheesy broccoli casserole, apple-side donut cake, and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!  While this cooking session is SOLD OUT please see Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz to sign up for December's meeting.  
 
SWFTK 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 during their next homeroom. Please note that messages will be proofread by staff before distribution.
 
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.
 
The Teens Against Poverty Club will be having its monthly meeting this Thursday, November 18th after school in room 131. Hope to see you there !
 
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.
 
The Japanese Club will meet this Thursday, November 18, in room 230.  You can learn to write your name in Japanese characters with a traditional calligraphy brush, learn Japanese and watch anime. All are welcome. 
日本文化と日本語クラブは２０２１年１１月１８日野教室番語２３０には、書道の日本語でお名前を書けます。そして、日本語を勉強してアニメを観てします。ようこそ
 
 
 
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

This is the last week of college visits to the Career Center. Please sign up to attend! Here is the schedule:
Wednesday – Connecticut Army National Guard
Thursday – Russell Sage College. All visits are posted in Naviance. 
 
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving will open its application and launch a new website on Wednesday, November 17th. Search for the scholarship program in Naviance after Wednesday to see the updated information for this scholarship season.
 
South Windsor High School will be administering the ASVAB CEP again this year.  The test will be held on Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30am in the Seminar Room at SWHS.  Whether you’re planning to go to college, a vocational school, or the Military, or you’re just not sure what you want to do yet, the ASVAB CEP can provide you with important information about your skills and interests -- and help get you on the right path toward a satisfying career. There are only a limited amount of seats available, so seats will be first come, first serve.  The test is open to all students in grades 10-12.  If you would like to take the ASVAB CEP please email Mr. Briggs at [email protected] or stop by the School Counseling Office.
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