SCHOOL NEWS:
The library will be closed period 5 to Study Halls on Monday, February 6th.
Seniors: Important information regarding Senior dues has been posted to Google Classroom and the Class of 2023 website. Please check it out for dues amounts and collection dates. See Mrs. McCool or Ms. Andrews with any questions.
The Teen Center is open across the street inside the Community Center. High school students can join us after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Teen Center offers a safe, comfortable space for students to relax with our staff and friends, play games, do crafts and enjoy snacks. Stop by to meet our staff and check out the space!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Interested in STEM? Have strong writing skills? Want to stand out to college admission committees? The Medical and Scientific Research Club is 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 original research or a literary review to get accepted for publication. Additionally, you’ll be given a chance to network with professionals in the fields of your choice. Google Classroom code: 5ullbb4. Our next in-person meeting is on Monday, February 6th 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. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Are you interested in tutoring students from around the United States and gaining some volunteer hours? Join Learn to Be, a non-profit organization with the goal of giving every student the education they deserve. With Learn to Be, you'll be able to virtually tutor students and create your own tutoring schedule. The classroom code is uigluvw and our first meeting is February 13 in Room 223. If you have any questions contact Mrs. Powell in Room 223, Ria Shah or Krystal Le.
ATHLETICS:
The South Windsor High School Girls Basketball Team will be holding their Senior recognition game on Monday 2/6 vs. RHAM High School. The JV team will play at 5:15 p.m., followed by the Senior festivities at 6:30 p.m. and then the Varsity game at 6:45 p.m. Please come and support the teams as this is also their last regular-season home game.