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November 30, 2021 
SCHOOL NEWS
 
Beginning Wednesday, December 1st, students may no longer request cups for use at the water bottle refill stations. They are NOT available through the Nurse, Career Center, School Counseling, or the Main Office. All students are encouraged to bring a water bottle from home and use the refill stations throughout the building.
 
The last Senior Portrait dates are this week through Friday, 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. 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. 
 
Attention Seniors: You have the opportunity to reduce your individual senior class expenses by participating in our gift card fundraiser. The fundraiser ends TODAY, Tuesday, November 30th. If you are participating, please make sure all forms and payments are in to Mrs. McCool in the library by 2:15 p.m. TODAY. Please see Mrs. McCool or Ms. Andrews with any questions.
 
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 TODAY, Tuesday, November 30th. 
 
Now that winter is upon us, many students are wearing their winter coats to school. If you would like a locker to store them in during the day, please bring in a lock and select a locker. Swing into the main office and speak to Mrs. Zaino or Mrs. Mulcahy, our attendance clerks, and tell them the locker number and your lock combination. They will then have the bolt removed so you can start using the locker each day. 
 
Today is Giving Tuesday! Please consider donating NEW socks, gloves, scarves, or hats to the winter accessory drive for At Home in this New Home.  We are looking for donated items now through December 15th to help Afghan refugees feel more at home in their new home here in Connecticut, so please consider picking up a winter accessory when you're out shopping this Giving Tuesday or any day before December 15th.  Thank you for your generosity! 
 
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

The Black Student Alliance will meet TODAY, Tuesday, November 30th after school in room 133 from 2:15-3:15 p.m. All are welcome as we share our diverse stories and the latest in news and pop culture. See Ms. Cliff and Mrs. Davis for more info!
 
 “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.
 
Do you want to protect the environment and buy some fun holiday crafts and decorations made from recycled materials? Stop by Mrs. Eitel’s room #206 before school or in the cafe to purchase an environmentally friendly craft for $3 and support the Environmental Club. 
 
The Sophomore Class of 2024 will be having a fundraiser at a new local sub place at 1500 Pleasant Valley Road in the Plaza at Buckland Hills in Manchester. This spirit event will be a week long, starting December 5th through December 11th. Coupons will be handed out and available on social media. We will be there on Thursday, December 9th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!
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