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February 16, 2022 
SCHOOL NEWS:

Wednesday Writing Tip: Make sure your evidence is directly related to
your thesis or idea! For writing tips and help with any writing
assignment, stop by the Writing Center. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2-3 in room 136.
 
The 9th Grade Class of 2025 will host a fundraiser at a local pizza restaurant located at 855 Sullivan Ave. on Wednesday, Feb. 23rd from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm.  Show our flyer or mention the Class of 2025.  This includes dine in and take out only.  Come support the Class of 2025!
 
Open auditions for Choral Spectrum will be held on February 24 at 6 pm in the high school auditorium. Join the Google classroom or see Mr. Martineau in the music wing today for more details. Classroom code s7di342
 
The South Windsor Patriotic Commission has announced their annual essay contest in connection with the Memorial Day commemoration activities. The contest features essay topics for different grade levels. All entries must be received by the Patriotic Commission no later than March 18, 2022. Prizes are awarded for the winner of each grade level.  Please see your Social Studies teachers or Mrs. Slogesky, Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, for the contest flyer, entry form and additional information. 
 
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
 
This is a reminder that NHS will be meeting next Wednesday 2/23 after school in the cafeteria.
 
The Strategy Club will meet today after school in room 7.
 
Traditional Japanese theater masks are known throughout the world. On THURSDAY, March 17, we will be painting and decorating our own Japanese theater masks. We must order IN ADVANCE to make sure everyone has a chance to design and paint their own mask. Please e-mail Mr Mabasa at [email protected] if you are interested in participating so that we can order enough masks from Japan for this activity.
 
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
 
Students in grade 11 with at least a 2.0 GPA and a strong financial need can apply for the Horatio Alger State Scholarship program from now until March 15th. If you think you might qualify, you can find more information and a link to the application in Naviance.
 
Due to scheduled classes, the Career Center will be closed for quiet lunch and study hall use from Tuesday, February 22 through Tuesday, March 15th. Please make alternate plans during this time.
 
ATHLETICS:
 
Bobcat Girls tennis will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, Feb 22nd in the back of the Media Center @ 2:05pm.  Join our classroom with code 762135.    see Coach Belval in room 204 with questions.
 
The Bobcat Girls Golf team will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, February 23rd in room 135 from 2:00pm - 2:30pm. See Coach Garrish with any questions.
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