Please listen to the following information regarding the modified schedule for Wednesday March 21st, when all junior students will take the SAT in school:
Juniors: Report to school by 7:15am. Signs will be posted to let you know which room you should report to for the test. You MUST BRING: Two #2 Pencils with soft erasers (no pens or mechanical pencils will be allowed) and a calculator. We also recommend bringing a snack and a water bottle. During the test, students will NOT be permitted to use cell phones, even during breaks. Phones and other electronic devices should be locked in a locker, powered off and turned into the teacher for the duration of the test, or left at home. To prepare for the March 21st School Day SAT, a pre-administration session will be held for all 11th graders during an extended homeroom period this Thursday, March 15th. At this time, 11th graders will provide the names of four colleges they want their SAT scores sent to for free. Juniors should come to the pre-administration with a list of four colleges, universities or scholarship programs to which they would like to send scores.
Sophomores and Seniors: Sophomores and Senior students enrolled in AP courses are expected to attend the review sessions offered by their teacher on March 21st. Please be advised that your review session may not be in your regular classroom. AP teachers will go over the review schedules with their AP classes.
All other sophomores and seniors will have late arrival to school on Wednesday and must arrive by 11:25 am. Students that arrive before 11:25am are to report to the cafeteria for study hall.
Freshmen: Report to school as usual by 7:25am to your CATS Room for special programming while the SAT is being held. CATS room locations will be displayed in the hallway.
There will be no bells or announcements on March 21st (even after testing is complete.) Your teachers will follow the schedule and will dismiss students accordingly. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Ms. Morgan-Hostetler.
March is Women’s History Month. Today we honor: Roma Guy. Roma Guy is the first female activist for the LGBTQI community. After earning a degree in Social Work from the University of Maine, Guy devoted her time to improve the overall well being of women nationwide. In 1979, she founded the Women’s Building in San Francisco which helps promote gender equality and social justice.
On Saturday March 10, Choral Spectrum, Spectrum Band, and the Road Crew traveled to the Nutmeg Show Choir Festival in Windsor Locks. The groups won “Grand Champion”, their third gold medal of the season, “Best Choral Sound”, their second “Best Band” of the season, “Best Male Soloist” Marcus Rodiguez, “Best Female Soloist” Kate Marchesseault, and “Outstanding Performer Award” for Marcus Rodiguez, and “Special Judges Awards” for Natalie Pelletier, Diego Pichay, and Marcus Rodriguez. Congratulations to everyone involved on an amazing season.
Students attending the Voya Financial Job Shadow: Please report to the lobby at 7:50am on Thursday, March 15. The bus will leave at 8:00am.
Attention all South Windsor High School students. The winter semi-formal dance is this Friday, March 16. The dance is 7:00pm -10:30pm. Buy your ticket during lunch waves this week. Tickets cost $10.
Are you interested in the business of theater? Sign-up for the Job Shadow at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts ASAP. We still have some spots available! Go to the Business Office or Career Center to get your permission slip. For more information see Ms. Cruz or Ms. Festi. Deadline is moved to March 19.
Free food, prizes and fun - Stay after TODAY for the "Relieve the Stress Fest". Everyone is welcome to join us in the cafeteria, lobby and gym for yoga, nukum, a therapy dog visit, games, art, an improv show, drumming and gong meditation. The event is FREE from will be held from 2:00pm -3:45pm TODAY. Event is sponsored by SADD.
Attention to all students who drive to school: Only students with a parking pass may park in the main high school parking lot. All other drivers must park at Dupree. Students are not permitted to park at Wapping or the Community Center.
The CT State Board of Education has opened their search for two new 2018-19 Student Board Members. Students, appointed by the governor, will serve from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Any junior interested in applying should look for additional information and the posting in the Career Center. Completed applications must be postmarked on or before April 13.
Athletic News:
- Attention all boys planning to try out for the volleyball team. Please be sure all of your paperwork is turned in to the Main Office ASAP and plan to attend the tryouts both Saturday and Monday. Report to the gym by 9:45am for the tryout which is from 10:00am until 12:00pm this Saturday, March 17. Please be prompt. If you have any questions, see Coach Holt in the women's PE office. (3/14, 3/15)
-There will be a meeting Thursday, March 15 in Room 126 at 2:00pm for all girls interested in playing girls’ golf this season. Please see Mr. Abbott if you cannot attend.