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November 23, 2021 
SCHOOL NEWS
 
The last Senior Portrait dates are November 29th through December 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Seminar Room. Schedule and confirm your appointment with the link on the SWHS website. Underclassmen and Staff picture retakes are available on Monday, November 22nd. Also, make sure to purchase your Story Worth Living Yearbook before the price increases on December 31st. The link to purchase is on the SWHS website. 
 
It is time to nominate a staff member for November's Staffulty of the Month award. Congratulations to Mr. Ly and Ms. Whitmore for winning the October 2021 Staffulty of the Month recognition! There were over 200 nominations for staff members from students for October. Students can nominate faculty and staff for the Staffulty of the Month award. This is someone you feel demonstrates kindness, understanding, and encouragement. Nominations will be reviewed by Student Council officers. Please nominate a staff member on your Class page on Google Classroom. Nominations will close on Tuesday, November 30th. 
 
Starting Monday November 29th, the stadium and patio will be closed for the winter season. Students can eat lunch in the cafeteria, hall of achievement, in the office hallway or in the media center. 
 
Seniors, the next Capstone presentation wave is on December 13th from 12-12:45 pm.  To be eligible to present, you must have submitted all written work to your
adviser by Friday Dec. 3rd and you must score at least a successful on
all written work. To sign up to present, you must go to the Capstone website and fill out the Google form, which will be posted on Monday December 6th . The table with presentation times and Google Meet links will be posted to the Capstone website on Friday December 10th.  Please see your adviser if you have questions or concerns. 
 
 
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
 
The SADD club will be collecting socks to donate to a local homeless shelter. Collection baskets will be located throughout the building through Wednesday, November 24th.
 
 
There will be a Student Council meeting after school on Tuesday, November 23rd from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Media Center. All members are welcome! We will be focusing on holiday events & spirit week. 
 
The Italian Club will be meeting Monday, November 29th from 2 until the late bus in room 226.  We will be playing Italian Games and having snacks.  Please join us.  All are welcome! 
 
 “At Home in this New Home” Club is holding a winter accessory drive to make this winter a warmer one for all the refugees getting used to Connecticut’s climate. Donate new gloves, scarves, hats and socks in the collection boxes through December 15th. Donation boxes are located in the main lobby, cafe, and in room 124.
 
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

A new job listing is on the board in the Career Center. If you are interested in working at a local daycare and helping to teach and care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old, The Learning Experience at Evergreen Walk is now hiring. Stop into the Career Center to take a picture of the flyer or email your resume to [email protected].
 
ATHLETICS
 
Winter Tryouts for the SWHS Cheerleading team will be held on November 29th and December 2nd, from 4:00 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 1st. For more information, see Coach Gionfriddo in room 213.
Posted by On 23 November, 2021 at 7:17 AM  

 
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