Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Do you have a favorite book or series? Do you mourn the deaths of fictional characters? Have you been looking for suggestions of new books to read? Come join us! The first meeting of the Book Club will be on Wednesday, September 4th at 2:00 p.m. in Room 100. New members are welcome. See Mrs. Busa if you have any questions.
The National Honor Society is currently inviting eligible candidates to complete the selection process. If you are a junior or senior who has a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 3.67, you should receive a letter in the mail notifying you of your candidacy. If you do not receive a letter but think you qualify, please see Mrs. Farrell in the Math Office. All eligible students should also attend the general body meeting on Wednesday, September 4th at 2:10 p.m. in the cafeteria. Additional selection materials will be provided at that time.
If you are looking for a part-time job as the school year gets underway, come to the Career Center and check out the opportunities posted. Current positions include lifeguards and swim instructors at the Y, working at the South Windsor High School branch of United Bank, and working for Boost Mobile. Information about how to apply is posted on the flyers.
Attention Juniors and Seniors in an UConn ECE course: if you have already attached your parental consent form to UConn’s website, please use your UConn NET ID in the UConn SAS system to enroll in your class(es). Your deadline is September 30th. For those who have not uploaded the parental consent form, you can still take part in this program for an extra $25 late fee. You have until September 16th to do so, and then you have until September 30th to use your NET ID in the UConn SAS system to enroll in your class(es). See Mr. Wry in Guidance with any questions.
Any Freshman or Sophomore interested in being a youth member of the state’s congressional cabinet should see Mr. Wry in Guidance by September 3rd. This opportunity entails quarterly meetings in Hartford on Saturdays where youth members work with legislators in order to provide insight and created frameworks of legislation on civic affairs.
Any Junior or Senior interested in being a Connecticut Youth Senator should see Mr. Wry in Guidance by September 3rd. This opportunity entails traveling to Washington D.C. in March for a Youth Senate Forum dedicated to having adults work with students on our countries pressing issues. This very prestigious position is highly competitive among Connecticut’s high schools and also comes with a college scholarship component.
Attention Students: The library will close this week at 2:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly.
Got plans on Saturday? Come on out to the Wapping Fair to watch our very own art teacher Mr. Zilinski representing SWHS in the celebrity-teacher charity corn hole challenge! Mr. Zilinski will team up with a celebrity for the chance to win $1000 for our school. The double elimination tournament starts at 2:00 p.m.! Hope to see you there!
The FBLA will be having its first meeting and pizza party this Thursday, September 5th at 2:00 p.m. in room 122A. Come on down and see what FBLA is going to be up to this year! See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. See you there!!!
Anyone interested in South Windsor Parks and Rec Ski and Snowboard club should join the Ski and Snowboard Google classroom with the code zaclf55. The first meeting will be at 2:05 p.m. on September 19th in room 252. See Ms. Phillips after that date for an information packet if you cannot attend. Or, sign up outside of her door if you are interested in being emailed information about the outings.
The Teens Against Poverty is a new club this year at SWHS, helping end poverty in the local area! Join this great community service opportunity on Wednesday, September 11th in Room 141 for the first meeting. At the first informational meeting, we will discuss how the club functions and all the opportunities you have to participate! There will be snacks! If you are not able to make the meeting, please use google classroom code: glqjpu7, in advance to join the google classroom.
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Do you have a favorite book or series? Do you mourn the deaths of fictional characters? Have you been looking for suggestions of new books to read? Come join us! The first meeting of the Book Club will be on Wednesday, September 4th at 2:00 p.m. in Room 100. New members are welcome. See Mrs. Busa if you have any questions.
The National Honor Society is currently inviting eligible candidates to complete the selection process. If you are a junior or senior who has a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 3.67, you should receive a letter in the mail notifying you of your candidacy. If you do not receive a letter but think you qualify, please see Mrs. Farrell in the Math Office. All eligible students should also attend the general body meeting on Wednesday, September 4th at 2:10 p.m. in the cafeteria. Additional selection materials will be provided at that time.
Athletic News:
Any girls trying out for Volleyball should pick-up a tryout information packet in the Main Office by this afternoon.
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If you are looking for a part-time job as the school year gets underway, come to the Career Center and check out the opportunities posted. Current positions include lifeguards and swim instructors at the Y, working at the South Windsor High School branch of United Bank, and working for Boost Mobile. Information about how to apply is posted on the flyers.
Do you have a favorite book or series? Do you mourn the deaths of fictional characters? Have you been looking for suggestions of new books to read? Come join us! The first meeting of the Book Club will be on Wednesday, September 4th at 2:00 p.m. in Room 100. New members are welcome. See Mrs. Busa if you have any questions.
Attention Juniors and Seniors in an UConn ECE course: if you have already attached your parental consent form to UConn’s website, please use your UConn NET ID in the UConn SAS system to enroll in your class(es). Your deadline is September 30th. For those who have not uploaded the parental consent form, you can still take part in this program for an extra $25 late fee. You have until September 16th to do so, and then you have until September 30th to use your NET ID in the UConn SAS system to enroll in your class(es). See Mr. Wry in Guidance with any questions.
Any Freshman or Sophomore interested in being a youth member of the state’s congressional cabinet should see Mr. Wry in Guidance by September 3rd. This opportunity entails quarterly meetings in Hartford on Saturdays where youth members work with legislators in order to provide insight and created frameworks of legislation on civic affairs.
Any Junior or Senior interested in being a Connecticut Youth Senator should see Mr. Wry in Guidance by September 3rd. This opportunity entails traveling to Washington D.C. in March for a Youth Senate Forum dedicated to having adults work with students on our countries pressing issues. This very prestigious position is highly competitive among Connecticut’s high schools and also comes with a college scholarship component.
Athletic News:
Any girls interested in trying out for Volleyball should pick-up a tryout information packet in the Main Office prior to the first day of tryouts tomorrow, Thursday, August 29th.
Anyone interested in South Windsor Parks and Rec Ski and Snowboard club should join the Ski and Snowboard classroom with the code zaclf55. The first meeting will be at 2:05 p.m. on Thursday, September 19th in room 252. See Ms. Phillips after that date for an information packet if you cannot attend. Or, sign up outside of her door if you are interested in being emailed information about the outings.
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Please remember that all student schedule changes for next year must take place prior to Tuesday, June 18, School Counselors do not change schedules over the summer, or next fall. SWHS does not have a free add/drop window. See your School Counselor soon if you have schedule concerns.
Senior parking passes for the 2019 - 2020 school year are available for purchase. The cost for a pass is $100. Only complete applications along with all required documents will be accepted. Passes are sold on a first come first serve basis. Click here for the application.
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Please remember that all student schedule changes for next year must take place prior to Tuesday, June 18, School Counselors do not change schedules over the summer, or next fall. SWHS does not have a free add/drop window. See your School Counselor soon if you have schedule concerns.
Senior parking passes for the 2019 - 2020 school year will be available for purchase beginning today, Thursday, June 13. The cost for a pass is $100. Only complete applications along with all required documents will be accepted. Passes are sold on a first come first serve basis. Click here for the application.
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Please remember that all student schedule changes for next year must take place prior to June 18, School Counselors do not change schedules over the summer, or next fall. SWHS does not have a free add/drop window. See your School Counselor soon if you have schedule concerns.
Are you a junior starting to look for money for college? Are you an advocate for LGBTQ+ issues and an artist who examines allyship? The Allen Book Award Scholarship is looking for you! Come to the Rockville Library tonight at 6 pm to learn more about monies available and engage in community conversation. See Mrs. Wlodarczyk for more info. www.allenbookawardscholarship.org
Senior parking passes for the 2019 - 2020 school year will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, June 13. The cost for a pass is $100. Only complete applications along with all required documents will be accepted. Passes are sold on a first come first serve basis. Click here for the application.
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Please remember that all student schedule changes for next year must take place prior to June 18, School Counselors do not change schedules over the summer, or next fall. SWHS does not have a free add/drop window. See your School Counselor soon if you have schedule concerns.
Senior parking passes for the 2019 - 2020 school year will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, June 13. The cost for a pass is $100. Only complete applications along with all required documents will be accepted. Passes are sold on a first come first serve basis. Click here for the application.
The Interact Club would like to congratulate our Volunteer of the Year Award recipient. This student completed the most community service hours out of the 151 members in our club. Congratulations to Tracy Doan our 2018-2019 Volunteer of the Year!
Still looking for a summer job? One last opportunity just came in to the Career Center. If you are interested in the aviation industry or mechanical, electrical or related jobs, check out the flyer for more information.
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Attention all students taking AP Language and Composition next year: There will be a brief meeting about the summer work after school today, Monday, June 10 at 2:00 pm in the cafeteria. If you cannot make it, please see Ms. Flachsbart in room 129.
Please remember that all student schedule changes for next year must take place prior to June 18, School Counselors do not change schedules over the summer, or next fall. SWHS does not have a free add/drop window. See your School Counselor soon if you have schedule concerns.
Still looking for a summer job? One last opportunity just came in to the Career Center. If you are interested in the aviation industry or mechanical, electrical or related jobs, check out the flyer for more information.
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Are you interested in joining a new club next year? The UNICEF club will provide volunteer opportunities and possible leadership roles. A brief informational meeting will be held today, Friday, June 7 after school in room 129.
There will be a Young Eagles Rally at Meriden-Markham Airport tomorrow, Saturday, June 9 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visitors ages 8 to 17 will be able to take a free flight and see what real pilots do before, during and after a flight. Bring a parent or guardian and register at the event. A flyer is hanging in the Career Center.
Attention all students taking AP Language and Composition next year: There will be a brief meeting about the summer work after school on Monday, June 10 at 2:00 pm in the cafeteria. If you cannot make it, please see Ms. Flachsbart in room 129.
The Italian Club will have its final meeting of the year on Monday, June 10 right after school. We will be playing bocce and eating pizza, a nice way to de-stress before finals. Please bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226. All are welcome.
Model UN Country and Committee signups for returning members are up. Use the form on the Model UN classroom to sign up. If you are not in the classroom, the code is MISCDW (display on screen). Join soon in order to get ready for next year's conference.
If you enjoy working with people and have a flair for fashion, Clothes Mentor may be looking for you. They have an immediate opening for part-time sales associates and are interested in hiring at least one South Windsor High School student who can work. Please note, this is more than a summer job as they want someone who will work all year long, whether you are staying on at SWHS or attending college locally. A complete job description and other materials are hanging in the Career Center or applicants are encouraged to visit the store on Buckland Road.
Students interested in STEM and engineering related fields can check out summer camps happening at UConn this summer. The Explore Engineering, or E2, is for current sophomore or junior students and the SPARK program is for female students entering 7th through 10th grades and offers four different study options in STEM-related areas. Flyers are hanging in the Career Center and both programs are listed in the Enrichment section in Naviance. Application deadlines are coming up soon.
Please remember that all student schedule changes for next year must take place prior to June 18, School Counselors do not change schedules over the summer, or next fall. SWHS does not have a free add/drop window. See your School Counselor soon if you have schedule concerns.
Students who have an interest in attending Williams College are encouraged to apply to their Windows on Williams (WOW) program, which is an all-expenses paid opportunity to spend three days on campus in September, fully integrated into the college’s community. This is a selective program with preference given to high-achieving students who could not otherwise afford to visit Williams. To apply, visit admissions.williams.edu/wow. You can also find the program with a link for application in the Enrichment Opportunities section of Naviance.
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Today is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, which was the Allied invasion of Normandy and helped turn the tides of World War II. We would like to recognize the sacrifice that all soldiers made on that day for freedom.
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Come see the FREE Unified Theater Show in the Auditorium, tonight at 6:00 pm.
If you are taking AP Economics next year and could not make the meeting on Wednesday, please come to room 160 before school anytime between 6:45 am and 7:20 am on Friday, June 7.
Model UN Country and Committee signups for returning members are up. Use the form on the Model UN classroom to sign up. If you are not in the classroom, the code is MISCDW (display on screen). Join soon in order to get ready for next year's conference.
If you are taking AP Economics next year, you must see Mr. Mabey in room 160 before school or during school day to receive summer assignment and book before the end of the day on Friday, June 7.
Are you interested in joining a new club next year? The UNICEF club will provide volunteer opportunities and possible leadership roles. A brief informational meeting will be held this Friday, June 7 after school in room 129.
The National Honor Society will host a final exam review on Friday, June 7. The review will take place right after school in the cafeteria. Feel free to stop by if you have any questions.
Also, the National Honor Society will hold an AP book swap Friday, June 7 in the morning right outside of the cafeteria. They are collecting books, flash cards, and other review materials. You may also pick up available materials for AP exams that you are taking next year.
If you enjoy working with people and have a flair for fashion, Clothes Mentor may be looking for you. They have an immediate opening for part-time sales associates and are interested in hiring at least one South Windsor High School student who can work. Please note, this is more than a summer job as they want someone who will work all year long, whether you are staying on at SWHS or attending college locally. A complete job description and other materials are hanging in the Career Center or applicants are encouraged to visit the store on Buckland Road.
Seniors – are you excited about the next school you plan to attend and want to show it off? Stop by the Career Center and look through some of the college gear that admissions representatives have left during their visits this year. You may find a folder, hat, water bottle, banner, or bag with your future college’s name on it. Mrs. Carty will happily gift items on a first come, first serve basis.
Students interested in STEM and engineering related fields can check out summer camps happening at UConn this summer. The Explore Engineering, or E2, is for current sophomore or junior students and the SPARK program is for female students entering 7th through 10th grades and offers four different study options in STEM-related areas. Flyers are hanging in the Career Center and both programs are listed in the Enrichment section in Naviance. Application deadlines are coming up soon.
Attention all students taking AP Language and Composition next year: There will be a brief meeting about the summer work after school on Monday, June 10 at 2:00 pm in the cafeteria. If you cannot make it, please see Ms. Flachsbart in room 129.
The Italian Club will have its final meeting of the year on Monday, June 10 right after school. We will be playing bocce and eating pizza, a nice way to de-stress before finals. Please bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226. All are welcome.
Attention Seniors who were inducted into a language honor society: Please stop by room 227A to get your Spanish, Italian, Latin, or French Language Honor Society Cords.
Athletic News:
Athletic surveys for spring athletes will take place after school today in the cafeteria. All spring athletes are encouraged to attend to complete this survey. The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete and your input is valuable in improving our athletic programs here at SWHS.
If you are interested in playing Boys’ Soccer in the fall, please meet the coaches today, June 6 from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm in room 102. They will be there to talk about upcoming summer soccer, camps, conditioning and other soccer related news. If you can’t make it, please contact Coach Lepak or Coach Kaufman.
Anyone interested in playing Girls' Soccer in the fall, please plan to meet after school today, June 6 from 2:10 pm to 2:40 pm in room 154. If you cannot attend please see Coach Camire.
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