SCHOOL NEWS:
Today marks the anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. Each year, we take a moment to pause and remember the tragic events of that day which resulted in the loss of nearly 3,000 lives. We also take a moment to recognize the members of emergency response personnel who risked, and in some cases, lost their lives to protect, support, and care for others during and as a result of these events.
The Teen Center will be open for High School students beginning Wednesday, September 11th, Join us at the Teen Center for snacks, games, and to chill with friends after school. We are open until 4:30pm or late bus pick up.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Model UN will have their first meeting today, 9/11, right after school in the Cafeteria. New members are welcome!
The Badminton Club has its first meeting of the year in Rm 256 on Thursday 9/12. The meeting will run until 3:15 and we hope to get outside to play, so bring racquets if you have them. We have a new google classroom - please join with code: avgaize
The Strategy Club is looking for new and returning members, who would like to play board games, Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic the Gathering after school on Mondays. Join our Google Classroom with the code: bb3btdn and come to our first meeting on Monday, September 16 at 2:05 in room 149A.
The Sexuality and Gender Alliance, SAGA, will hold its first meeting on Monday September 16th after school from 2-3 in Room 129.
Interested in working with clay? Want to try using a potter's wheel? Try Clay Club! We meet weekly starting this Thursday 2-3:30 in Room 6. Can't make it this week? - no problem, join our google classroom (nxcf56d) for updates.
The “Paint for Positivity” club will have its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 18th in Room 121. Please join us at 2:10 to be with friends who also like to paint. If you have any questions, please ask Mrs. Rentz in Room 121.
The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club is getting ready for another great year of prevention, programs and outreach. If you are interested in getting involved with planning activities that highlight making good choices, then consider joining the SADD Club. More info about our 1st meeting will be posted soon, but if you are interested in learning about the club join the 24-25 Classroom with code: ajzqpsw
The SADD Club would like to invite any Juniors or Seniors, who have been ACTIVE participants in the club for at least the last 2 years, to attend an informational meeting about current leadership opportunities. We will meet in the main HS LOBBY on Thursday, September 12th. Choose the time that works best for your schedule. Attend one meeting from either 12:45-1pm OR from 2:15 - 2:30pm.
The Science Olympiad team is hosting a tryout test on Thursday, after school in Room 210. All new members and returning members who were not selected to compete at nationals must take this tryout test. Please report to Room 210 by 2:15 on Thursday in order to take the test.
ATHLETICS:
The South Windsor Boys Tennis Team is hosting its fourth annual charity tennis tournament on Saturday September 14th and Sunday September 15th. Players of all skill levels are welcome! All proceeds will be going to the Hartford Bags of Love charity. For details on registering, please see Mr. Tyler in Room 200.