SCHOOL NEWS:
To all Spanish AP, 5 and 4 students:
We have a field trip scheduled for May 18th to NYC to watch a Spanish play titled La Gringa, Central Park and to the MET museum. Please join Google Classroom with code euuxv3m for more information. The cost of $100 includes transportation, play, and museum. It does not include money for food. A deposit of 50% is needed by December 16, second payment by January 20. See Señora Serrano or Señorita Tobon.
The Bobcat Shop has affordable stocking stuffers for your Bobcat Family! Lanyards, stainless steel water bottles, beanie hats, rubber wallets, pencils and even stylus pens! Come to the school store during period 5 lunch waves to get your stocking stuffer right in time for the holidays!
The last chance for Seniors to get photographed is December 19th. This will be the final chance for Seniors to be photographed at the South Windsor High School destination before it moves to Cheshire. If you’re a Senior who hasn’t been photographed please make an effort to be photographed on this date. Legacy will be in the Library all throughout the school day so sign up on our link to secure your spot. The link can be found on the South Windsor High School webpage under the “For Students” tab, then click on the Yearbook section.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Interested in STEM? The Medical and Scientific Research Club may be right for you! Gain knowledge on a niche topic in medicine or Science, improve your scientific writing skills, and get accepted for publication! Our experienced mentors will guide you along the journey of writing either original research or a literary review to get accepted for publication. You’ll be given a chance to network with professionals in the fields of your choice, whether it be well-accomplished scientists or local healthcare workers. Google Classroom code: 5ullbb4. Our next in-person meeting is on Monday, December 19th after school from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Room 209. Please come prepared with a research topic or a job shadowing interest and an idea on how to pursue it. If you plan to write a research paper and are able to start drafting it, that is great. If you are already in the works of writing a research paper, please feel free to stop by and workshop your writing.
Mind's Eye is hosting a Coffee House next Wednesday December 21st in the school library from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. We will have an open mic for anyone who wants to share or listen to music, writing, and art! All are welcome.
Calling all travelers of current Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors interested in visiting France and Spain! The Travel Club will be holding an informational session on Thursday, January 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the SWHS Cafeteria. This trip will be during April break of 2024. Please see Sra. Ruiz in Room 233 if you have any questions.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
College Planning Partnerships will offer an SAT Prep course for High School Juniors starting in January. The course will be taught via an on-line platform on either a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule from mid-January until mid-March. There are both afternoon and evening sessions available. The discounted cost of the course is $499 using code SWHS2023. For more details, checkout our website - Homepage.
ATHLETICS:
SWFLC’s Annual Volleyball Marathon is on January 20th. Sign up forms are available during lunch waves and on our Google Classroom. Money and sign up forms must be submitted during lunch waves by December 21.