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January 29, 2021 

Mind's Eye is hosting a virtual Coffee House TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. Join us to share or listen to student writing, poetry, art, and music! To attend, please join our Google Classroom using the code zyaxx46. Hope to see you there!

Class of 2023: Your t-shirts have arrived!! If you're a distance learner, your class t-shirt will be available for pick up on Monday from 3-6 p.m. along with your other class materials. If you're in-person, please see the Class News page for specific dates and times. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/for_students/class_news

Every year, the Unified Theater Club creates a great show. This year it will be virtual. Come join our club where we believe everybody has the ability to shine. First meeting for Unified Theater is on Monday, February 1st at 2:00 p.m. Google Classroom code: rljshml 

All Students: Student Council and BPO are hosting a monthly Kahoot Trivia League! The first Kahoot Trivia game will be on Thursday, February 4th at 7:00 p.m. All students are welcome to play! There is no entry fee. First, second and third place winners will receive an Amazon gift card for this month's prizes. Please join the Google Classroom to join the Kahoot League with this code: oqoxmfd

South Windsor High School is now on social media! Our Twitter account is @SWHSBobcats and the Twitter feed is our homepage. Be sure to follow us!

The National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) is hosting a series of virtual college fairs for juniors and seniors. These will be held on numerous dates throughout the winter and spring. The first fair will be held this Sunday, January 31st. Students are encouraged to register in advance. A complete list of dates and registration details can be found at www.nacacfairs.org

On Monday, February 1st from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the high school will be open for material pick up for distance learning students. Distance Learning students taking semester classes may need to pick up textbooks and other materials for Semester 2 classes, and may drop off textbooks from Semester 1 classes. Additionally, if you have not picked up your Student ID those will be available as well. Material pick up will be in the lobby - please wear a mask and observe social distancing at all times. The snow date for this event is Wednesday, February 3rd.

The Hartford Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is offering an apprentice application period until February 5th. Interested individuals can go to their office at 208 Murphy Road in Hartford from Monday to Friday. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and have graduated, will graduate in June, or have a GED. For additional details, come to the Career Center.
 
AP Students: Reminder, please make your exam payments as soon as possible. Refer to the letter sent home earlier this month for directions on how to pay on-line or by check. Speak to your School Counselor if you have any questions.

Seniors: You are strongly encouraged to check out scholarships with upcoming February 1st deadlines. Log into your Naviance account and sort the scholarship list by deadline to find the Big Y, Joyce Picard, and Julie Veilleux scholarships. All are local funds, and the Picard and Veilleux scholarships are for South Windsor students only (other more specific criteria apply). Contact Mrs. Carty if you have any questions about scholarship searches.

Support SWHS Hockey Booster Club by purchasing some chocolates! Purchase online by Wednesday, February 3rd - payment can be made by check or venmo. Orders are available for pick up on Thursday, February 11th.  For more information or to order:  https://www.munsonschocolates.com/online-fundraising/south-windsor-high-school-hockey-booster-clubct/

In Honor of Black History Month, the SWPS Equity Council presents: Calvin Terrell on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. The program is entitled “Black to the Future, a Path of Perseverance” which there will be a discussion related to fluent language around race, racial intersections with all identities, implicit bias, white dominances, and community building. The zoom link can be found on the website. This is a community event – all are welcome!
Posted by On 29 January, 2021 at 8:19 AM  

 
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