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December 6, 2021 
SCHOOL NEWS

Happy Computer Science Education week! To celebrate, stop by the seminar room this Wednesday after school to hear a panel discussion about being a CS major and careers in software development and cybersecurity from three inspiring people who work at Twitter, SalesForce, and XOR Security.
 
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 this week! 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!
 
South Windsor High School will be administering the ASVAB CEP again this year. The test will be held on Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30 a.m. in the Seminar Room. 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 number 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.
 
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

The Poetry Club will meet on Thursday, December 9th after school in room 129. Join us to meet other poets, read and write poetry, and find out about upcoming creative writing contests and submission deadlines. Join our Google Classroom using the code xisxy4t. All are welcome!
 
Interact has teamed up with the South Windsor Teen Center Youth Council to collect toys for children in town who are less fortunate. If you want to brighten the holiday for children in town, please bring a new, unwrapped toy to Mrs. Howard's room, 134. We are collecting toys until December 15th. Any questions, please see Mrs. Howard. 

Hey Bobcat Foodies!  Let's welcome the holiday season by baking cookies and drinking hot cocoa! The Cooking Club will be making a variety of delicious cookies on Thursday, December 16th after school in room 105. Bring $5 to Ms. Cliff in room 133 or Sra. Ruiz in room 233 to reserve your spot!  
 
The FCCLA Club will be selling original vinyl stickers during lunch waves for $4. Come support our club by ordering one during lunch. Samples will be available. 
 
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. 
Student Council will be selling Snowflake Grams during lunch waves this week! Help spread holiday cheer and send a friend a nice message on a festive snowflake for $1.
 
Teens against Poverty is hosting a clothing drive from through Friday, December 17th. Club members can drop off their old or new clothes to room 131. 
 
The 11th annual PJ Day is here! Wear your pajamas on Friday, December 10th to support the children at the children's hospital who wear their PJs throughout their treatment. Please bring in a dollar or more which will be collected during the lunch waves, or donate through one of the QR codes on the posters throughout the school. 
 
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
 
The Big Y scholarship application is now open to graduating seniors who reside in New England. Over 300 scholarships are part of this program available to employees and customers of Big Y. You can find the link for the application portal in Naviance or go to www.bigy.com/Community/Scholarships
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