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March 26, 2021 
Members of the Math Team are hosting the SWHS Math Team Tournament, a series of competitions every other week involving a variety of math topics and puzzles. The tournament will be held TODAY at 2:30 p.m. Teams of 2 to 5 will prove who's the best in an all out Algebra Jeopardy death match. Students of all grade levels are welcome. For more information, or to sign up a team, join the Google Classroom with the code 7m5sgvy. Students of all grade levels are welcome.

Interact Club’s Reading for the Kids Committee is hosting a Kahoot Game Night TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. Each Kahoot question will be about books and there will be an opportunity to win a gift card. All proceeds will go towards buying books for children who don’t have access to them. The participation fee will be $2. Please sign up and the google meet code will be sent out to your email on the day of the event.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMRdifgca1ia5Rot74D6x1IFzflI8dH9OhXJNE5-X0gH-R3A/viewform?edit_requested=true
 
The Italian Club will meet on Monday, March 29th at 3:15 p.m. We will meet virtually to cook bruschetta, pizza, and Italian cream puffs together. All are welcome and please be sure to gather the ingredients that are listed in our Google Classroom code: kokgmma. We hope to see you there!

Any student interested in running for class officer or student council officer for the 2021-2022 school year should visit the Class or Student Council Google Classroom for information. The following advisors must receive the intent-to-run information by the 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9th:
Rising Sophomores submit to Ms. Cruz
Rising Juniors submit to Mrs. Caless and Mrs. Lang
Rising Seniors submit to Ms. Andrews and Mrs. McCool
Student Council Positions submit to Ms. Ullinger
 
SWHS Girls Softball Team is having a Taco Kit Fundraiser at a Mexican restaurant in Evergreen Walk! Pick-up time is Wednesday, March 31st from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Pre-order by SUNDAY at 6:00 p.m. Use the link posted in the news to place an order. Thank you for your support! https://form.jotform.com/210455261692151

Do you have gently used sporting equipment that you no longer need? Equipment Assist collects items to donate to the Hartford Police Athletic League (PAL) which benefits underserved youth. They are collecting all types of gently used sports equipment including: cleats, sneakers, skates, baseball gloves, balls, helmets, shin guards in all sizes. A bin is located between the two showcases in the main lobby. They can also pick up larger items: hockey sticks, baseball bats and lacrosse sticks. Collection deadline is April 24th. If you have questions, or to schedule a pick up, please email [email protected]

Class of 2021 Parents: Personalized Graduation Yard Signs are now available for purchase! The cost is $20 for an 18” x 24” all weather sign. All proceeds will benefit the SADD Club. More information and the order form are on the homepage. Orders are due by next Wednesday, March 31st and pick-up will be in late April. See details on homepage.

K-Rockets Engineering and Technology School, an after-school academy in Ellington, is hiring current juniors and seniors to be Summer Camp Counselors helping to provide access to engaging Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. For more information there is a flyer in the Career Center, or if you are a distance learner please contact Mrs. Carty by email.

Looking for some motivation to get out and move this spring? The Connecticut Air National Guard is hosting a virtual Go Far Run Challenge to get high school students to run 10,000 miles! The challenge takes place the entire month of April. Top 5 mile entries will earn prizes. Pick up a brochure with entry information in the Career Center.
 
The Connecticut State Community College Showcase will be held on Thursday, April 1st. The event will include presentations from all 12 CT community colleges and will highlight degree programs, 4-year transfer opportunities (including guaranteed admission options), FREE early college programming, financial aid and much more. Visit https://www.ct.edu/showcase to register or go to the School Counseling blog for the link.
 
ATHLETIC NEWS:
Spring Athletes: The tryout/practice schedule has been posted. Please see the website under Athletics for more information…. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/athletics
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