SCHOOL NEWS:
Today we highlight Katherine Johnson, who was one of three black students chosen to integrate West Virginia’s graduate schools and became a renowned mathematician and significant contributor to NASA. In 1962, her work allowed for a successful space flight and resulted in a major turning point in the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Johnson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2015. Her accomplishments will be remembered for generations to come, and her memory will be honored as we look up to her for inspiration in our lives and our nation’s future.
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.
This week's tip from the Writing Center: Try not to be repetitive in your writing! Instead of saying the same thing multiple ways, ask yourself what other new ideas you can include in your paper. For more tips and help with your writing, stop by the Writing Center. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2-3 in room 136.
The Course Selection portal for students in grades 9-11 is now open. It will close on Feb. 28th. Students should log into PowerSchool, select the Course Registration tab and select their desired courses for next school year. Students should contact their school counselor with any questions.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance) will meet this Thursday, February 24th, at 2pm in room 148. Anyone interested in advocacy and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community is welcome to attend.
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.
The Science Fiction/Fantasy club will hold its next meeting after school in room 127 on Thursday, 2/24 to watch and discuss Pacific Rim. New and returning members are welcome
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is hosting a scarf making event Thursday, February 24th after school in the seminar room. Please join the google classroom for more information. Join us in making scarves for the local women and children’s shelter St Elizabeths!
Bobcat Foodies! Today's menu will celebrate the best of February--love and football! For super fan party snacks, we've got game-day meatballs, spinach artichoke dip, and cheesy squares! On the side of "Amour" we have Inside Out Red Velvet Heart Cookies, Valentine Sandwich Cookies, Secret Message Cupcakes, and...a Chocolate Fountain! For those already signed up, see you at 2pm in room 105. See Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz to sign up for March!
ATHLETICS:
Spring sports registration is now open in Powerschool Parent Portal. Registration deadline is March 8th