SCHOOL NEWS:
Visit the Library Media Center - we carry many award winning, recently published young adult books. No need to buy online or visit a bookstore. Current book genres on display are: Scary Fiction, Banned Books, New Books, and Connecticut Nutmeg Award Books.
Appointment slots are available for the Blood Drive in the Media center on Wednesday, October 30th. For those that have signed up to donate, please remember to drink a lot of water today and eat a great breakfast tomorrow! We will also take walk-ins. You must be 17 or older, or 16 with a parent permission form to donate. See Ms. Karasinski in Room 207 for more information.
The South Windsor Community Center needs volunteers for their food drive on November 2nd from 9:30am to 3pm and the SW Parks and Rec Department needs volunteers for their Turkey Trot on November 17th from 10am-3pm. Please contact Marietta St Onge at 860-648-6360 x 3315 or [email protected]
Are you interested in helping TE students with homework and study skills on Wednesday afternoons? Apply to the Jump Start Tutoring Program today. Join the classroom with code ynvxbny. Applications are due by Wed., 11/6. Reach out to Mrs. Reed with questions.
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.
Any questions see Mr. Brindisi TODAY!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Join Unified for Underprivileged Girls after school on October 30th in Room 256 for our pumpkin painting fundraiser. Fill out the form on Google Classroom. Snacks provided.
Come support IHACC and participate in a cultural tradition with an exploration of Mehndi designs on October 30th from 2:10-3:30pm in the Cafeteria. Designs are $1 each and proceeds help support IHACC future endeavors.
Helping Hands is hosting a donation jar fundraiser at a local coffee shop on Sullivan from October 28th thru November 4th. All donations will go towards homeless shelter bags and retirement center events.
DECA will collect gently used coats from October 25th to November 7th. Boxes will be in the lobby at the high school and in front of Mrs. Barrett's room - Annex 12. All coats will be dry cleaned and handed out to those in need. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions.
Join the Vision Club on Wednesday, Oct 30th at 2:15 in the Seminar Room to hear guest speaker Dr. Saud Anwar talk about his career in medicine and his community service as a State Senator. See Mrs. Singer with any questions.
The Black Student Alliance is selling 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.
Indian Heritage Awareness Club invites you to our upcoming exciting interactive Diwali exhibit on October 30th from 2:10 - 3:30 PM. Learn about Diwali's history and traditional customs and join us in celebrating South Asian culture.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
The Career Center is hosting Workshop Wednesday on October 30th after school at 2:15 in the Career Center. This month’s topic is Career Exploration. You can sign up for all of these opportunities in the “What’s New” section of your Naviance Student homescreen.
Girls With Impact, a national business and leadership academy, is offering a FREE online workshop for young women to build the skills and confidence to be future innovators and leaders in business. This 10 week program starts in January, but registration is now. Please see the flier in the Career Center for information on how to register and access the free code.
ATHLETICS:
Winter Sports registration is open and closes 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.
Anyone interested in wrestling should attend the mandatory meeting on Wednesday, October 30th, in Room 145 after school with Coach Knapp.