Attention students taking the SAT tomorrow! Please remember to bring your admission ticket, a separate photo ID, two #2 pencils, and a calculator. Please plan to arrive between 7:15am and 7:30am. Good luck!
Election posters may be picked up in the Main Office by 4:00pm at the end of today! After that time, they will be discarded.
Seniors – take advantage of the long weekend to work on your Common App (or other college applications) and your essay!! Remember to stop into the Career Center if you need assistance. Tuesday’s college visits will be Boston College, Western New England University and Brandeis University. Please sign up in Naviance if you would like to meet with any of these schools.
Would you like to give back to your community while helping younger students? The Jump Start Tutoring Program is back and will held Thursday afternoons at TEMS. You will be matched with a middle school student, assisting them with their homework, studying for exams, and working on projects for about 2 hours a week. Transportation is provided. Applications are now available in the High School Counseling Office!
For any student looking to fulfill a community service requirement or get involved with the South Windsor Business Expo, student volunteers are needed to help with the Business Expo to be held at Nomad’s on this Saturday, October 7. Student volunteers are needed the night before, October 6 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm to help vendors in setting up their booths and on Saturday from 9:00pm to 4:00pm to direct both vendors and visitors to the fair as well as hand out give-away bags, etc. The Expo welcomes students who could work a shift of a couple of hours or the entire day on Saturday. This would be a wonderful opportunity to have students see how businesses market their business to the public. Volunteers could call the Chamber of Commerce directly at 860-644-9442 or, Cindi Yakoubian, at Ellsworth at 860-291-1256.
Hey foodies! The Cooking Club Officers will meet on Wednesday, October 11 to plan a delicious Thanksgiving menu. If you'd like to help us plan, we'll be meeting after school in Room 105.
Are you interested in spreading kindness and positivity throughout our school community? Then consider joining the Anti-Bullying Club. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, October 11 at 2:00pm in Room 131. We hope to see you there!
Athletic News:
-Boys’ varsity soccer had an exciting game versus Manchester on Wednesday. With a minute and eleven seconds left in OT, Jared Caroline headed home the game winner on a pass from Mitchell Lyons to keep the Bobcats at the top of their division. They play their next game this Friday at 6:00pm in Rocky Hill.
-The girls' varsity soccer team will play their Pink Out Game for Breast Cancer Awareness today at 3:45pm at home. Please come out and support the team and this important cause.
-Girls’ volleyball plays Glastonbury today at home. Freshmen and JV play at 4:00pm and varsity starts at 5:00pm. Hope to see you there!
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Homecoming Planning Committee will meet in Room 257 at 2:10pm today.
The Career Center will wrap up this week’s college visits with Colby-Sawyer College, Sacred Heart University and Juniata College on Friday. Colleges continue to book visits with us so check Naviance daily and sign up for schools that interest you. Students attending the Boston University visit at 12:30pm today should report to the Auditorium. This visit will NOT take place in the Career Center.
The Jump Start Tutoring Program is back! Would you like to give back to your community? Do you enjoy helping younger students? Do you have 2 hours a week available to volunteer? The Jump Start Tutoring Program is held Thursday afternoons at TEMS. You will be matched with a middle school student and you will assist them with their homework, studying for exams and working on projects. Transportation is provided. Applications are now available in the High School Counseling Office!
For any student looking to fulfill a community service requirement or get involved with the South Windsor Business Expo, student volunteers are needed to help with the Business Expo to be held at Nomad’s on this Saturday, October 7. They need student volunteers the night before, October 6 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm to help vendors in setting up their booths and on Saturday from 9:00pm to 4:00pm to direct both vendors and visitors to the fair as well as hand out give-away bags, etc. They would welcome students who could come for a shift of a couple of hours or the entire day on Saturday. This would be a wonderful opportunity to have students see how businesses market their business to the public. Volunteers could call the Chamber of Commerce directly at 860-644-9442 or, Cindi Yakoubian, at Ellsworth at 860-291-1256.
Attention Interact Club members: Tomorrow is our October meeting at 2:05pm in the seminar room. Please come to sign up for new events! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Howard in Room 134. See you there!
Last call! Auditions for the 2017-2018 Jazz Ensemble will be held tomorrow at 2:00pm in Room 4. See Mr. Crowley or Mr. Verrastro for details.
If you are bringing a guest to the Homecoming Dance, you MUST have a completed and signed Guest Request Form prior to purchasing tickets. Forms may be found in the Main Office or through the “Senior” page online.
Attention all students: the SWHS Writing Center is now open and ready for business! Our student tutors can help you with any writing assignment, including papers, lab reports, and college essays, and are available after school Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, as well as during select class periods, in the Media Center. See your English teacher for details or look for one of our posted schedules. We're looking forward to helping you!
The Envirothon Team will be meeting today after school in Room 206. This team studies subject such as wildlife, forestry, aquatic organisms, and soils. Come to room 206 after school today to learn about this unique competition team. Space is limited. See Mrs. Eitel or Mrs. Davies with any questions.
Fashion Club meets today after school in Room 7 until 3:00pm. We will plan for our painted shoe project and other new business. If you are interested in joining but couldn't make the first meeting, new members are welcome.
The Robotics Team will meet tonight in Room 12 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This meeting will kick off the new season for Bobcat Robotics. All students who are interested in being a part of the team please attend.
Konnichiwa. TODAY is the first meeting of the Japanese Club in Room 230 right after school. Learn some Japanese and watch anime. Japanese food will be served!
Athletic News:
-On Friday the girls' varsity soccer team will play their Pink Out Game for Breast Cancer Awareness. Please come out and support the team and this important cause.
-The girls’ volleyball team played away at Bloomfield last night. The freshmen team lost a close one 2-1, JV won 2-0, and varsity won 3-0. The team will be home tomorrow night vs. Glastonbury, Hope to see you there! Also, girls on the volleyball team need to note the practice times for today. The freshmen team will practice from 2:30pm - 4:00pm and JV and Varsity will be from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Any questions, see Coach Holt.
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Fashion Club's second meeting will be tomorrow after school in Room 7 until 3:00pm. At this meeting we will plan for our painted shoe project and other new business. If you are interested in joining but couldn't make the first meeting, new members are welcome. Also, if you think painting on a pair of sneakers sounds like fun, come to the meeting tomorrow to see how you can get started!
The Robotics team will meet Thursday night in Room 12 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This meeting will kick off the new season for Bobcat Robotics. All students who are interested in being a part of the team please attend.
Tomorrow is a busy day in the Career Center with the following colleges making visits: Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of Bridgeport, Binghamton University, and Boston University. Please sign up in Naviance if you plan to attend. Also, seniors who need any help with their Common App, college essay, or any part of the college application process are encouraged to see Mrs. Carty or make an appointment to meet with her.
Konnichiwa. TOMORROW is the first meeting of the Japanese Club in Room 230 right after school. Learn some Japanese and watch anime. Japanese food will be served!
The Envirothon Team will be meeting tomorrow to provide any interested students a description of what this outdoor competition team is all about. Come to Room 206 after school tomorrow to learn about this unique team. Space is limited. See Mrs. Eitel or Mrs. Davies with any questions.
Attention students who plan to be a part of the Interact Club this year: In order to join, you need to add yourself to our Google classroom! The code is: 6el00r. Please fill out the form titled “Interact Membership Sign Up” and bring $5 club dues to Mrs. Howard's room, Room 134, by Friday October 13. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Howard.
FBLA will be having its first meeting tomorrow at 2:00pm in Room 122. See you there! Membership forms are outside of Room 122. Any questions see Mrs. Barrett in Room 126.
Athletic News:
-The Lady Bobcat swim team took a big victory over East Catholic last night, 99-88. Alanna Mawhinney and Kellie Sartoris were double event winners, and outstanding performances were had by Emma Hapkiewicz, Sarah Sartoris, Chrissy Jones, and Crystal Arn-Hetrich. The girls won 9 out of 11 events and overall had a great meet. Nice job, ladies!
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Picture retake day is Thursday. Sign up for a pass in the Main Office TODAY if you have not had your photo taken this year or would like the current photo retaken.
Attention students who plan to be a part of the Interact Club this year: In order to join, you need to add yourself to our Google classroom! The code is: 6el00r. Please fill out the form titled “Interact Membership Sign Up” and bring $5 club dues to Mrs. Howard's room, Room 134, by Friday October 13. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Howard.
Attention all students: the SWHS Writing Center is now open and ready for business! Our student tutors can help you with any writing assignment, including papers, lab reports, and college essays, and are available after school Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, as well as during select class periods, in the Media Center. See your English teacher for details or look for one of our posted schedules. We're looking forward to helping you!
Today's college visits include Eastern CT State University at 11:00am in the Media Center Seminar Room and University of Rhode Island at 1:00pm in the Career Center. Tomorrow we welcome representatives from Yale University and University of Southern California. Please note that a new visit has just been added for Thursday - the Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will be here at 9:00am that morning!
The Envirothon Team will be meeting on Thursday to provide any interested students with a description of what this outdoor competition team is all about. If you are interested in wildlife, forestry, aquatic organisms, or soils then this competition team is for you. Come to Room 206 after school on Thursday to learn about this unique team. Space is limited. See Mrs. Eitel or Mrs. Davies with any questions.
FBLA will be having its first meeting on Thursday, October 5th at 2:00pm in Room 122. See you there! Membership forms are outside of Room 122. Any questions see Mrs. Barrett in Room 126.
South Windsor for the Kids will be raising money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center at the field hockey game today at 3:45pm and at a local fast food restaurant on Sullivan Ave from 5:00-8:00pm this Thursday. Please stop by and support!
SADD will be meet tomorrow morning at 7:00am in the back of the Media Center. All are welcome.
Reminder…there will be an informational TECH CREW meeting directly after school today in Room 144 for the fall musical, "Annie," and the following shows. Bring a friend; there'll be snacks. If you can't make it, pop into Mrs. White's room during the school day next week.
Athletic News:
-The girls’ volleyball team hosted cross town rival Rockville at Home last night winning 2 of the 3 matches. The freshmen team lost 2-0, JV won 2-0 after a comeback in game one, and Varsity won 3-0. The team will travel to Bloomfield Wednesday night. Best of luck to the team and we hope to see you there!
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Picture retake day is Thursday. Sign up for a pass in the Main Office TOMORROW if you have not had your photo taken this year or would like the current photo retaken.
South Windsor for the Kids will be raising money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center at the field hockey game this Tuesday at 3:45pm and at a local fast food restaurant on Sullivan Ave from 5:00-8:00pm this Thursday. Please stop by and support!
Join the Science Fiction/Fantasy Club for our first meeting after school today. Join us for snacks and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” in Room 127 from 2:00-5:00pm.
The Teen Center will be closed on Thursday, October 5 and Monday, October 9.
Tomorrow the Career Center will host visits from Eastern Connecticut State University and University of Rhode Island. Due to the number of students expected to visit with Eastern, please go to the Media Center Seminar Room for this visit. Wednesday's visits will be Yale University and University of Southern California. Please sign up in Naviance and remember to attend these visits!
Five selective schools will collaborate on a series of information sessions throughout New England next week. Colleges and Universities include Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Rice, and University of Chicago. Programs will take place in Providence on Monday, October 2 and Worcester on Tuesday, October 3. For a complete listing of session sites, visit exploringeducationalexcellence.org or see the flier on the Programs and Events board in the Career Center.
Rockville High School is holding its Tri-Town College Fair Thursday night from 6:30-8:00pm. Approximately 90 colleges are expected to attend.
Attention art and design students! National Portfolio Days are scheduled throughout the fall across the country for students wishing to pursue careers in the visual arts. Hartford's National Portfolio Day is October 21. A poster with complete dates and locations is hanging in the Career Center. Students may also visit portfolioday.net
Konnichiwa. This Thursday, October 5 is the first meeting of the Japanese Club in Room 230 right after school. Learn some Japanese and watch anime. Japanese food will be served!
SADD will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00am in the back of the Media Center. All are welcome.
This year, if you're interested in working on TECH CREW for the fall musical, "Annie," or for any of the other shows, please come to Room 144, Mrs. White's room, for a short informational meeting tomorrow directly after school. Bring a friend; there'll be snacks. If you can't make it, pop into Mrs. White's room during the school day next week.
Do you like Italian food and culture? Come join the Italian Club. All are welcome! Our first meeting will be TODAY right after school until 3:30pm in Mrs. Zaccardelli's Room 226. Come and have some input into our activities for the year. Join our Google classroom for additional information.
Sophomores- “HOBY”……the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization is a nationally recognized group dedicated to developing leaders through national conferences and training. Any sophomore interested in applying to attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar taking place in the Spring are invited to see Mr. Wry in School Counseling for either an application or more details.
Open auditions for “Understaffed” will be held tomorrow from 6:30-8:00pm in the Choir Room, Room 4. See Mr. Martineau in Room 4 for details or questions.
Auditions for the 2017-2018 Jazz Ensemble will be held this Friday at 2:00pm in Room 4. See Mr. Crowley or Mr. Verrastro for details.
If you are bringing a guest to the Homecoming Dance, you MUST have a completed and signed Guest Request Form prior to purchasing tickets. Forms may be found in the Main Office or through the “Senior” page online.
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Please note…Monday is a regular start day. Classes begin promptly at 7:25am.
Picture retake day is Thursday, October 5. Sign up for a pass in the Main Office beginning Tuesday, October 3 if you have not had your photo taken this year or would like the current photo retaken.
Any students wishing to attend the JETS behind the scenes tour of Met Life Stadium on October 24 must submit permission slips and payment by Monday, October 2. See Ms. Festi in Room 124 with questions.
Do you love Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter? Join Science Fiction/Fantasy club. Our first meeting will be Monday, October 2. Join us for snacks and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” in Room 127 from 2:00-5:00pm.
Next week will be very busy in the Career Center - please note the list of colleges visiting in Naviance and sign up if you haven't already done so. We will start off on Monday morning with Central Connecticut State University. Due to the larger attendance for this visit, please report to the Media Center Seminar Room.
If you are a fan of dogs, come see a special demonstration Monday after school from 2:05pm – 2:45pm in the back of the Media Center. For more information and to sign up, see Mrs. Blocker in Room 131 or send her an email.
Open auditions for the men’s A Capella ensemble, “Understaffed”, will be held Tuesday, October 3 from 6:30-8:00pm in the Choir Room, Room 4. Audition information and materials are posted on the wall outside the Choir Room. See Mr. Martineau in Room 4 for details.
The Italian Club’s first meeting will be Monday, October 2 right after school until 3:30pm in Mrs. Zaccardelli's Room 226. Come and have some input into our activities for the year. Join our Google classroom for additional information. New members welcome!
Auditions for the 2017-2018 Jazz Ensemble will be held on October 6 at 2:00pm in Room 4. See Mr. Crowley or Mr. Verrastro for details.
Math Team members will practice today right after school in Room 265. We will be taking an assessment to help choose the A-Team for our first meet, so please arrive on time. New members are welcome! See Mr. Brindisi with any questions.
Please plan ahead…any student who would like to bring a guest to the Homecoming Dance MUST have a completed and signed Guest Request Form prior to purchasing tickets. Forms may be found in the Main Office or through the “Senior” page online.
Don’t forget…the boys’ soccer team is having a fundraiser Monday night at a local restaurant in Manchester. Please see one of the soccer players for a coupon…we appreciate your support!
The South Windsor Public Education Fund is hosting its biennial walkathon tomorrow. The 2.5 mile walk along Main Street will be held from 10:00am-2:00pm. For more information or to register, go to www.swfoundation.org.
Final reminder…students who have successfully applied to UConn’s ECE Program during this year’s LATE WINDOW need to officially enroll in ECE Courses by today with the UConn Net ID. See Mr. Wry with any questions.
Athletic News:
-Please come and cheer on your boys and girls cross country teams this afternoon at Nevers Park as they host the Harry Geraghty Invitational. They will be competing against 15 other schools from around the state and refreshments will be sold.
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Please note…Monday is a regular start day. Classes begin promptly at 7:25am.
Picture retake day is Thursday, October 5. Students who have not been photographed this year or who would like their photo retaken must sign up for a retake pass in the Main Office. You may sign up for a pass beginning Tuesday, October 3.
The Career Center will round out this week's college visits with the University of Vermont after school today at 2:00pm and a visit from Alfred University tomorrow morning. As always, please check these and all visits out in Naviance and sign up if you plan to attend.
Attention all Math Team members: There will be a practice tomorrow (Thursday 9/28) right after school in Room 265. We will be taking an assessment to help choose the A-Team for our first meet, so please arrive on time. New members are welcome! See Mr. Brindisi with any questions.
Any student who plans on bringing a guest to Homecoming Dance - you MUST have a completed and signed Guest Request Form prior to purchasing tickets. Forms may be found in office or through the Senior page online.
FBLA will be having its first meeting and pizza party on Thursday, October 5 at 2:00pm in Room 122. If you are interested in joining FBLA - please come to our first meeting! See you there! See Mrs. Barrett in Room 126 with any questions.
The boys’ soccer team is having a fundraiser on Monday, October 2 at a local restaurant in Manchester. Please see one of the soccer players for a coupon so the boys’ team can earn a percentage of your bill. We appreciate your support!
This weekend, the South Windsor Public Education Fund is hosting its biennial walkathon to raise money in support of SW Public Schools. The 2.5 mile walk along Main Street is on Saturday, September 30 from 10:00am-2:00pm. For more information or to register, go to www.swfoundation.org.
Attention members of the Class of 2021: Class officer candidate application forms are now available in the Main Office. Elections will be held on Thursday, October 5.
Students who have successfully applied to UConn’s ECE Program during this year’s LATE WINDOW need to officially enroll in ECE Courses by September 29 with the UConn Net ID. See Mr. Wry with any questions.
Athletic News:
All three Girls Volleyball teams posted victories last night at Home vs. Rockville. The Freshmen team won 2-0, JV won 2-1 and Varsity 3-0. The team will be home again next Monday, Oct. 2 vs. East Catholic. Hope to see you there!
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For anyone interested in being a member of the R.A.C.E committee (Respect and change everywhere), please meet in Room 147 at 2:05pm today for the first meeting of the year. All are welcome!
The South Windsor Public Education Fund is hosting its biennial walkathon, Walking For Our Future, this Saturday, September 30th from 10am-2pm. This is a 2.5 mile walk along Main Street in South Windsor to raise money in support of South Windsor Public Schools. For more information or to register, go to www.swfoundation.org.
There will be open auditions on Tuesday, October 3rd from 6:30-8:00pm for the SWHS Men's A Capella Ensemble “Understaffed”. Auditions will be held that evening in the Choir Room, Room 4. Audition information and materials are posted on the wall outside the Choir Room. See Mr. Martineau in Room 4 for details!! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of it!
Auditions for the 2017-2018 Jazz Ensemble will be held on October 6th at 2pm in Room 4. See Mr. Crowley or Mr. Verrastro for details.
Just a reminder that the permission slips for the Outing Club camping trip are due by Friday. Please see Ms. Andrews in 234C or Mrs. Lynch in 254 for questions or to drop off your permission slip.
Sophomores: “HOBY”……the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization is a nationally recognized group dedicated to developing leaders through national conferences and training. Any Sophomore interested in applying to attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar taking place in the Spring are invited to see Mr. Wry in School Counseling for either an application or more details.
The South Asian Culture Club will meet after school tomorrow in Room 229. New members are always welcome.
The Strategy Club will have its first meets today at 2pm in the Seminar Room. New members are welcome. See our webpage for details (from the SWHS homepage go the “For Students” and “Clubs”)
Attention members of the Class of 2021: Are you interested in helping your class hold fundraisers? Want to make the experiences for your class the best? Then consider running for class office. Candidate application forms are now available in the Main Office. Elections will be held on Thursday, October 5th--good luck to all candidates!
Are you interested in learning more about our earth and teaching others? Do you like a casual, friendly environment? Then Environmental Club is the perfect club for you! The club meets every Thursday after school in Room 206, and new members are always welcome! See Mrs. Eitel or Mrs. Davies with any questions. The informational meeting is tomorrow after school. Come check it out!
Bobcat Bowling Club meets today after school from 2:15-2:45pm in Room 168. See Mr. Gray for more details.
Do you like Italian food and culture? Come join the Italian Club. All are welcome! Our first meeting will be this coming Monday, October 2nd right after school until 3:30pm in Mrs. Zaccardelli's Room 226. Come and have some input into our activities for the year. Join our Google classroom for additional information.
Don’t forget…We are collecting food donations in the Main Office for the football pre-game tailgate event. Please drop your contributions of chips, cookies, and other pre-packaged foods today or tomorrow. The celebration begins Thursday at 4pm at Rentschler Field…game begins at 6pm!
Athletic News:
SW varsity field hockey defeated Southington 6-0. They will take on Enfield on Tuesday at home next week.
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Attention gamers: The Strategy Club will have its first meeting of the year tomorrow at 2:00pm in the Seminar Room. New members are welcome. Our website can be found at “For Students”/”Clubs”: click on Strategy Club
For anyone interested in being a member of the R.A.C.E committee (Respect And Change Everywhere), please meet in Room 147 at 2:05pm on Wednesday for the first meeting of the year. All are welcome!
Attention members of the Class of 2021: Are you interested in helping your class hold fundraisers? Want to make the experiences for your class the best? Then consider running for class office. Candidate application forms are now available in the Main Office. Elections will be held on Thursday, October 5. Good luck to all candidates!
The following colleges will visit the Career Center tomorrow: Grove City College, and Endicott College. Please go to the Media Center Seminar Room if you are attending the Endicott College visit. On Thursday, a representative from the University of Vermont will be here at 2:00pm.
The Big Y Scholarship applications have arrived and can be picked up from the Career Center or downloaded from the Big Y website. Big Y awards over 300 scholarships totaling $250,000 to graduating seniors each year. You do not have to be an employee or related to one. Anyone can apply by the February 1 deadline.
Northeastern University is holding an informational program regarding admissions, financial aid and the application process. The event will be held on Thursday, October 5 from 6:30-8:00pm at Cheshire Academy. More information is at www.northeastern.edu/prospectevents and a poster is hanging by the computers in the Career Center.
Our planet is in trouble. Species are disappearing, trash and temperatures are increasing. But it’s not too late to help make a change. Are you interested in learning more about our earth and teaching others? Do you like a casual, friendly environment? Do you want to help you community? Then environmental club is the perfect club for you! We meet every Thursday after school in Room 206. New members are always welcome! See Mrs. Eitel or Mrs. Davies with any questions. The informational meeting is this Thursday after school. Come check it out!
Anyone interested in joining the Bobcat Bowling Club should plan on attending a meeting tomorrow after school from 2:15-2:45pm in Room 168. See Mr. Gray for more details.
The boys’ soccer team is having a fundraiser on Monday, October 2 at a local restaurant in Manchester. You will need a coupon so the boys’ team can earn a percentage of your bill. Please see one of the soccer players for a coupon. We appreciate your support!
Do you like Italian food and culture? Come join the Italian Club. All are welcome! Our first meeting will be this coming Monday, October 2 right after school until 3:30pm in Mrs. Zaccardelli's Room 226. Come and have some input into our activities for the year. Join our Google classroom for additional information.
The SWHS football team is scheduled to play a big game on Thursday, September 28 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford at 6:00pm. We would like to make this a community event with a pre-game tailgate with free food! The celebration will begin at 4:00pm. Please join us....and bring something to share! We are collecting food donations for the tailgate in Main Office. Please drop your contributions of chips, cookies, and other pre-packaged foods through Thursday the 28th.
Do you like dogs? Come see a demonstration on October 2nd in the back of the Media Center from 2:05pm to 2:45pm and meet a big, white, fluffy dog. For more information and to sign up, see Mrs. Blocker in Room 131 or send her an email.
Reminder…there will be additional College Essay Writing Workshops tomorrow during last period AND after school in the School Counseling Office. If you have questions, please see Dr. LaRochelle.
The Homecoming Planning Committee meets today at 2:10pm in Room 257.
Students who have successfully applied to UConn’s ECE Program during this year’s LATE WINDOW need to check your email for your UConn Net ID. You must officially enroll in your ECE Courses by September 29 with that Net ID. See Mr. Wry with any questions.
Students Against Destructive Decisions, also known as SADD, will be holding its first meeting tomorrow at 7:00am in the back of the Media Center. All are welcome!
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Homework Club will start today in Room 126 at 2:00pm. See you there!
The SWHS football team is scheduled to play a big game on Thursday, September 28 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford at 6:00 PM. We would like to make this a community event with a pre-game tailgate with free food! The celebration will begin at 4:00pm. Please join us....and bring something to share! We are collecting food donations for the tailgate in Main Office. Please drop your contributions of chips, cookies, and other pre-packaged foods through Thursday the 28th.
There will be college representatives in the Career Center every day this week. Today’s colleges are Fitchburg State University and University of Scranton, and tomorrow a representative from Siena College will visit. Check specific times in Naviance and sign up!
The CHET Advance Scholarship provides an opportunity for high school seniors and freshmen to win money for their future college plans. Students must apply by October 3rd at www.chetadvance.com. There will 100 scholarships awarded to seniors and another 100 scholarships awarded to freshmen through random drawings. For more information go to the website or check out the brochure on the Scholarship and Aid bulletin board in the Career Center.
Do you like dogs? Come find out on October 2nd in the back of the Media Center from 2:05PM to 2:45PM and meet a big white fluffy dog. For more information and to sign up, see Mrs. Blocker in Room 131 or send her an email.
The South Asian Culture Club will be meeting after school on Thursday, September 28 in Room 229. New members are always welcome.
There will be additional College Essay Writing Workshops! These will be held on Wednesday, September 27th during last period AND after school in the School Counseling Office. If you have questions, please see Dr. LaRochelle.
Student Council will have a meeting Monday, September 25th at 2:10pm in Room 163 for all interested in running for an officer position.
There will be open auditions on Tuesday, October 3rd from 6:30-8:00pm for the SWHS Men's A Capella Ensemble “Understaffed”. Auditions will be held that evening in the Choir Room, Room 4. Audition information and materials are posted on the wall outside the Choir Room. See Mr. Martineau in Room 4 for details!! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of it!
HOMECOMING PLANNING: The Homecoming Planning Committee will meet tomorrow at 2:10pm in Room 257.
For the students who have successfully applied to UConn’s ECE Program during this year’s LATE WINDOW, please check your email for your UConn Net ID. You must use that Net ID to log into UConn’s database and officially enroll in your ECE Courses by September 29th. See Mr. Wry with any questions.
The SWHS Book Club will meet on TODAY at 2:05pm in Room 100. New members are encouraged to attend. If you plan to participate in Book Club this year but cannot attend this meeting, please check in with Mrs. Busa in Room 100 sometime today.
Are you an empathetic person who uses your voice to speak for those who can't? Do you believe in a safe space for all students? Then please, let us celebrate you this week -- Ally Week! Join the Gay-Straight Alliance in Room 148 today for a celebration of YOU and all that you bring to our community. And feel free to encourage other groups or teams to be bold in asserting their Alliance this week with a photo or a video on the morning announcements! We are proud to stand beside you and are thankful for your support!
Students Against Destructive Decisions, also known as SADD, will be holding its first meeting on Wednesday, September 27th at 7am in the back of the Media Center. All are welcome!
The South Windsor Bobcat FIRST Robotics Team B will hold its first meeting tomorrow immediately after school in Room 12. If you are interested in joining Bobcat Robotics, please attend our meeting on Tuesday.
Last call...there will be open auditions today for the award winning Spectrum Band. Auditions will be held after school from 2-4pm. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this award winning ensemble!
Athletic News:
-South Windsor varsity field hockey defeated NFA 10-0. They will play Southington away on Tuesday.
-The girls’ volleyball team faced CCC opponent Tolland at Home on Monday. The freshmen team lost a close match with a score of 2-1, JV won 2-0 and varsity lost 3-0. The team will travel to RHAM tonight and then return home on Wednesday vs. Rockville. Come out and support your Lady Bobcats!
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