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January 12, 2022 
SCHOOL NEWS

Seniors! Go to the senior google classroom page or scan the QR code on the flyers posted around the building to order your cap and gown. No payment is needed. You must complete the form ASAP, but no later Jan 28th to reserve your cap and gown. See Mrs. Lynch or Mr. Zielinski if you have questions.
 
A big thank you to the entire community who came out to support our winter blood drive. We collected over 40 units of blood, which will go to serve many people who need blood transfusions during this time of critical need. It was great to see such overwhelming support from our community, and we hope you all stay tuned for our next blood drive in March!
 
The Teen Center rescheduled their paint night to Tuesday, February 8th at 5:30pm. Join us for a virtual Paint Night led by Lindsey’s Craft Studio. Price is $12 per person, which includes all supplies! Please contact Danielle to register at 860-648-6360 by January 26th. 
 
Looking for help studying for midterms? NHS will hold a review session today, January 12th, in the cafeteria from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. NHS tutors will be available to help with any of your classes! Refreshments will be provided.
 
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a fundraiser event on Saturday, January 29th from 4pm-8pm at a local Southwest restaurant on Hale Road. All proceeds are donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya to purchase school supplies and other tools to be successful. 

Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity basketball games against EO Smith this Friday, January 14th. Bring in canned goods to the basketball game on Friday, January 14th. If you bring in 3 canned goods, you will get into the game for free! Canned goods will be donated to a local shelter. 
 
Do you want to become a better chess player, or just enjoy playing it casually with friends? If yes, then you should join the chess club! We meet every normal Monday after school from 2-3:30 in room 161. We have lessons, games, and tournaments for all chess skill levels. Be sure to join using our classroom code: ba5kj3y
 
FCCLA will host a fundraiser at a local fresh grinder shop on Sullivan Avenue on Wednesday, January 26th from 5pm-8pm. A portion of the proceeds will go to Kentucky tornado relief. 
 
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

If you are a senior thinking about going into the trades after graduation, The Hartford Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee has announced the dates for its apprenticeship application period. Interested candidates must apply in person at their Hartford office - Monday through Friday during the window of January 24th to February 4th. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to noon every day, with extended hours on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students must be at least 17 years old and graduating in June to apply. For more information, please see a flyer in the Career Center.
 
ATHLETICS

For students interested in playing baseball, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, January 13th in the back of the Media Center from 2:00-2:45 p.m. for all students grades 9-12. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato
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