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March 28, 2022 
SCHOOL NEWS:

Congratulations to Sivani Arvapalli, Aditi Malpure, Mehana Nagarur, Anamitra Rawat, and Ria Shah, all of whom received the Connecticut NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) award. This award recognizes 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, as part of an effort to encourage a diverse range of students to choose careers in technology.
Sivani, Aditi, Mehana, Anamitra, and Ria were selected from more than 3,500 applicants from all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. overseas military bases, and Canada for their outstanding aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. For more information on how to apply for the award in the future, see Mrs. Lang in room 9. 
 
We've got the perfect excuse to not cook dinner this week! Place your take-out order from the BBQ Smokehouse restaurant on 454 Ellington Rd on Thursday 3/31 and a % of the sales will be donated to the class of 2024!!! Check out the insta page for the official flyer.
 
Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. Show your support for the transgender community by wearing pink, white, and blue this Thursday 3/31. Feel free to join SAGA's meeting after school on the 31st in room 148 at 2pm for our regular meeting, and in celebration of our community.  Please see Mrs. Stodd Knapp or Ms. Flachsbart with any questions.
 
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:

The Water Launch Club, an organization that strives to provide clean, drinkable water for villages in Africa, is hosting its first fundraising campaign at a Sandwich Shop at 1006 Sullivan Avenue in South Windsor on Wednesday, March 30th from 4:30-7:30 pm.  Come support this worthy cause. No flyer is necessary.  Please help spread the word.
 
Italian Club will meet March 28th right after school in room 105. We will be making pizza, cookies, tiramisu and lemonade. If you would like to attend please bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 as soon as possible because spots are limited.

SADD club invites you to join them virtually for a smoothie making event on Wednesday, March 30th from 7-7:45pm. An ingredient list is available in the guidance office. Use this link to join the meet:  https://meet.google.com/psc-camu-ukd?hs=122&authuser=0
 
Join the Teens for Mental Health Interact Committee on March 30th from 2-3 pm in the back of the Media Center to make virtual or handmade vision boards.
 
The Hunger Helper Committee is hosting a food drive for the SW Food & Fuel Bank from April 4th-8th. There will be a drop off box outside the main office for your donations. 

ATHLETICS:

Boys Tennis will practice today at Magic Lincer in Manchester from 3pm-4:30pm.
Posted by lramach On 28 March, 2022 at 10:00 AM  

 
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