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March 13, 2023 
SCHOOL NEWS:

Attention all SWHS students! Student Council is hosting Trivia Night on March 31st at 6 pm. All students, teachers and staff are welcome to join and participate!  Cost per competitor is $5. You can compete with a team of up to 5 people. 1st place will get a $200 giftcard to Sakura, 2nd place will get $100 to Oakland Pizza and 3rd place will get $50 to DQ! There will be tons of raffles, too throughout the night. Look out for lunch wave sign ups starting on March 27th. We can't wait for you to join us! Reach out to Ms. Ullinger with any questions!

Please consider nominating a Staff or Faculty member for Staffulty of the Month. Students can nominate faculty and staff for the Staffulty of the Month award. This is someone you feel demonstrates kindness, understanding, encouragement, and more through this school year.  Nominations will be reviewed by Student Council officers. Two staff members will be selected every month. They will be recognized at monthly faculty meetings and on the school website. Please be school appropriate with your nominations.You can nominate a staff or faculty member on your class Google Classroom page. Reach out to Ms. Ullinger with any questions!

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  
 
On Thursday, March 16th the SADD Club is putting on the "Relieve the Stress Fest". The event will be held after school from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and it is free for all students. Some of the many activities are therapy dogs, gong sound meditation, games in the Gym, activities in the Cafeteria, raffles and more! Join us for a stress-free afternoon!

Attention NHS members: All NHS members will be meeting this Wednesday, March 15th after school in the Cafeteria at 2:00pm. Please email the NHS email if you are going to be absent.

NHS is hosting a fundraiser at a local bakery on Hemlock Avenue on March 17th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mention the National Honor Society when you make your purchase.

The National Honor Society's prom dress committee will be holding a fundraiser from 3/1 until 4/1. Please bring in any and all gently used prom dresses, jewelry, and shoes to the bin in front of the main office. All items will be donated to Cornerstone Donation Center in Vernon. Please contact Ms. Farrell with any questions.

FBLA invites you to its annual 3 v 3 basketball tournament on March 17th at 2:25 p.m. in the Gym. The cost is $30 per team, with proceeds going to Make a Wish Foundation. Sign up during lunch waves or in Room 125 from February 27 - March 15th.

The South Windsor High School HOPE Club is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red
Cross in the Library on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. There will be free snacks and drinks for donors. If you are healthy and eligible, please donate. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross. You must be at least 16 years of age to donate blood. 16 year olds must have the Parental Consent form completed: Parental-Consent-Blood-Donation.pdf. Flyer and more details available on our school website Homepage. Contact Cameron Lamont at [email protected] with any questions.

Lots of clubs will be offering free activities at the "Relieve the Stress Fest" on Thursday, March 16th! Visit the SADD Club, Cooking Club, Black Student Alliance, FSLA, DECA, Strategy Club, Interact, Students for Mental Health, French Club and the Italian Club. Join us to play some Bocce, Spikeball or Corn Hole, try your luck at Bingo, make a gratitude journal, create some art, make your own stress ball, play a game or visit a therapy dog! 

ATHLETICS:  

All girls who signed up to participate in Track and Field should attend a mandatory pre-season meeting on Wednesday March 15th from 2:05 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. in the Seminar Room.  Anyone who cannot attend should see Coach McCullough in Room 127.

There will be a Softball meeting on Monday 3/13 at 2:10 p.m.in the Media Center Classroom for all student-athletes interested in trying out.
Posted by lramach On 10 March, 2023 at 2:06 PM  

 
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