SCHOOL NEWS:
Sign-ups for the American Mathematics Contest are available now! The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. This is open to any student who enjoys solving challenging problems in mathematics.
This year, we will offer both administrations of the test: the AMC 10/12A and the AMC 10/12B!
The AMC 10/12A will be given after school on Wednesday, November 6. Students will meet in the SWHS cafeteria at 3:00pm, and we should be done by 4:45pm.
The AMC 10/12B will be given during the school day on Tuesday, November 12. It will be administered during Period 3 and part of Bobcat Block in the cafeteria that day. You will miss these classes and will be marked as ACT (school activity) in Powerschool (you will return to Bobcat Block after the test is complete and all materials have been collected).
You may take either administration or both, depending on your goals and availability. If you are interested in participating, you must first join the AMC 10/12 Google Classroom. The class code is: s3niret.
Once you are in the Google Classroom, read the instructions in the stream. In order to reserve a spot to take the test, you must fill out the Google Form for the version you want to take in the assignment "AMC 10/12 Reservation Forms" by TUESDAY, October 29. We will be placing the order based on the responses after that deadline, so if you fill it out after that date, you will only be able to take the test if there happen to be tests available for that version. Note that if you want to take both versions of the AMC, you will need to fill out both Google Forms.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Anyone planning on going on the Outing Club hike to Penwood State Park on Sunday, Nov 3rd must get their permission slip in by this Friday October 25th. All are welcome. See Ms. Andrews in Room 265 or Mrs. Lynch in Room 254 for questions or permission slips.
Science National Honor Society is hosting a fundraiser at a local frozen yogurt shop on Thursday, October 24th from 5 to 8pm. Enjoy a sweet treat and help support science literacy in our community.
The Black Student Alliance is bringing back delicious Halloween-O-Grams. Send a terrifically spooky treat to fellow students and staff. The Candy grams will be delivered during Bobcat Block on October 31st. Purchase by scanning the QR code listed on fliers throughout the building.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Next week, the Career Center welcomes Springfield College, Lincoln Tech’s New Britain campus (offering programs in electrical, HVAC and medical assisting), Central Connecticut State University, UMass – Dartmouth, Harford Job Corps and the Connecticut Army National Guard.
The Career Center will also host another Workshop Wednesday on October 30th. This month’s topic is Career Exploration. Workshop Wednesdays are held after school at 2:15 in the Career Center. You can sign up for all of these opportunities in Naviance, by going to the What’s New section on your Naviance Student homescreen.
ATHLETICS:
Winter Sports registration is now open and will close on November 15th. If you plan on trying out, please be sure to complete all 3 portions of the registration - the online registration, submission of the Pay to Play fee, and submission of a valid Physician Statement. See Mrs. Zaino or Mrs. McLaughlin in the Main Office with questions. Late submissions are not guaranteed to be processed in time for tryouts.