SCHOOL NEWS
Seniors! Go to the senior google classroom page or scan the QR code on the flyers posted around the building to order your cap and gown. No payment is needed. You must complete the form ASAP, but no later Jan 28th to reserve your cap and gown. See Mrs. Lynch or Mr. Zielinski if you have questions.
A big thank you to the entire community who came out to support our winter blood drive. We collected over 40 units of blood, which will go to serve many people who need blood transfusions during this time of critical need. It was great to see such overwhelming support from our community, and we hope you all stay tuned for our next blood drive in March!
The Teen Center rescheduled their paint night to Tuesday, February 8th at 5:30pm. Join us for a virtual Paint Night led by Lindsey’s Craft Studio. Price is $12 per person, which includes all supplies! Please contact Danielle to register at 860-648-6360 by January 26th.
Looking for help studying for midterms? NHS will hold a review session today, January 12th, in the cafeteria from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. NHS tutors will be available to help with any of your classes! Refreshments will be provided.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a fundraiser event on Saturday, January 29th from 4pm-8pm at a local Southwest restaurant on Hale Road. All proceeds are donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya to purchase school supplies and other tools to be successful.
Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity basketball games against EO Smith this Friday, January 14th. Bring in canned goods to the basketball game on Friday, January 14th. If you bring in 3 canned goods, you will get into the game for free! Canned goods will be donated to a local shelter.
Do you want to become a better chess player, or just enjoy playing it casually with friends? If yes, then you should join the chess club! We meet every normal Monday after school from 2-3:30 in room 161. We have lessons, games, and tournaments for all chess skill levels. Be sure to join using our classroom code: ba5kj3y
FCCLA will host a fundraiser at a local fresh grinder shop on Sullivan Avenue on Wednesday, January 26th from 5pm-8pm. A portion of the proceeds will go to Kentucky tornado relief.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
If you are a senior thinking about going into the trades after graduation, The Hartford Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee has announced the dates for its apprenticeship application period. Interested candidates must apply in person at their Hartford office - Monday through Friday during the window of January 24th to February 4th. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to noon every day, with extended hours on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students must be at least 17 years old and graduating in June to apply. For more information, please see a flyer in the Career Center.
ATHLETICS
For students interested in playing baseball, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, January 13th in the back of the Media Center from 2:00-2:45 p.m. for all students grades 9-12. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato
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Looking for help studying for midterms? NHS will be a holding review session Wednesday in the cafeteria from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. NHS tutors will be available to help with any of your classes! Refreshments will be provided.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having a fundraiser at a local Southwest restaurant on Hale Road on Saturday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please come and show your support by purchasing some delicious food and presenting the flyer. All proceeds are donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya to purchase school supplies and other tools to be successful. Hope to see you there!
Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity basketball games against EO Smith this Friday, January 14th. Bring in canned goods to the basketball game on Friday, January 14th. If you bring in 3 canned goods, you will get into the game for free! Canned goods will be donated to a local shelter.
Take a break from studying before the long weekend and support your Bobcats! Do you want to become a better chess player, or just enjoy playing it casually with friends? If yes, then you should join the chess club! We meet every normal Monday after school from 2-3:30 in room 161. We have lessons, games, and tournaments for all chess skill levels. Be sure to join using our classroom code: ba5kj3y
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
A reminder to seniors interested in applying for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship Program, the deadline to apply is TODAY, Tuesday, January 11th at 4:00 p.m. This is for the renewable scholarships awarded through the Scholarship America portal. Additional individual Hartford Foundation scholarships are available for application until February 1st.
ATHLETICS
There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, January 13th in the back of the Media Center from 2:00-2:45 p.m. for all students grades 9-12 interested in playing baseball this spring. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato
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SCHOOL NEWS
Seniors, the next Capstone presentation waves are on January 18th and January 19th from noon to 1:30 p.m. To be eligible to present, you must have submitted all written work to your adviser by Monday, January 10th and you must score at least a “successful” on all written work. To sign up to present, go to the Capstone website and fill out the Google form that is posted. The schedule with presentation times will be posted to the Capstone website on Friday, January 14th. Please see your adviser if you have questions or concerns.
Looking for help studying for midterms? NHS will be holding review sessions TODAY and Wednesday in the cafeteria from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. NHS tutors will be available to help with any of your classes! Refreshments will be provided.
Come down and support the 9th grade Class of 2025 at a local Mexican Restaurant at 48 Hale Road in Manchester on Wednesday, January 19th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
A reminder to seniors interested in applying for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship Program, the deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 11th at 4:00 p.m. This is for the renewable scholarships awarded through the Scholarship America portal. Additional individual Hartford Foundation scholarships are available for application until February 1st.
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Seniors, the next Capstone presentation waves are on January 18th and January 19th from 12 -1:30 pm. To be eligible to present, you must have submitted all written work to your adviser by Monday, January 10th and you must score at least a successful on all written work. To sign up to present, go to the Capstone website and fill out the Google form that is posted. The schedule with presentation times will be posted to the Capstone website on Friday January 14th. Please see your adviser if you have questions or concerns.
Seniors: Please check out the Class of 2022 Google Classroom for important information regarding senior dues. See Ms. Andrews or Mrs. McCool with any questions
Starting Monday, January 10, 2022, all transactions in the cafeteria will require your student ID number on the pin pad.
Please note meals (1 entrée, milk, veggie, & fruit) will remain free to students for the 2021-2022 school year. 2nd meals will require money to purchase.
Looking for help studying for midterms? Join us in the cafeteria next Monday and Wednesday from 2-4pm. NHS tutors will be available to help with any of your classes! Refreshments will be provided.
As the nation returns to holiday celebrations with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross faces historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade. While people gather this holiday season, the Red Cross urges eligible donors to take time out to give blood or platelets for patients in need. The SWHS HOPE Club is proud to present our Winter Blood Drive here at the school on Saturday, January 8th from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please consider contributing to this great cause by signing up to donate at the link here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=swhs20, or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering swhs20 to schedule an appointment. Your contribution will go a long way towards helping someone who is in need of a donation, so let's roll up our sleeves and donate today!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
The Environmental Club has created a self-reflection survey to help students see where they could lessen their environmental impact. Students can see possible answers by clicking on “View Accuracy” after taking the survey. Responses may also be used for future club presentations at board of ed meetings or shared with other environmental organizations. We’d greatly appreciate it if you could take the survey in your free time. A link to the survey will be in the daily announcements. Thank you! https://forms.gle/62XYaSpy4cj6kQAL6
SAGA, the Sexuality and Gender Alliance, will be meeting after school today in room 148. New members are always welcome. Hope to see you there!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
Rex Lumber Company on Sullivan Avenue is looking to hire someone to be a file clerk and receptionist. Duties will include light office work such as filing and organizing documents, data entry, and answering phones. The position will pay $15 per hour and shifts would be after school daily, with some flexibility to accommodate student schedules. There is a flyer hanging in the Career Center with application information.
If you are a senior thinking about going into the trades after graduation, The Hartford Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee has announced the dates for its apprenticeship application period. Interested candidates must apply in person at their Hartford office - Monday through Friday during the window of January 24th to February 4th. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to noon every day, with extended hours on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students must be at least 17 years old and graduating in June to apply. For more information, please see a flyer in the Career Center.
ATHLETICS
There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, January 13th in the back of the Media Center from 2:00-2:45pm for all students (9-12) interested in playing baseball this spring. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato
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SCHOOL NEWS
Seniors, the next Capstone presentation waves are on January 18th and January 19th from 12 -1:30 pm. To be eligible to present, you must have submitted all written work to your adviser by Monday, January 10th and you must score at least a successful on all written work. To sign up to present, go to the Capstone website and fill out the Google form that is posted. The schedule with presentation times will be posted to the Capstone website on Friday January 14th. Please see your adviser if you have questions or concerns.
Seniors: Please check out the Class of 2022 Google Classroom for important information regarding senior dues. See Ms. Andrews or Mrs. McCool with any questions
Starting Monday, January 10, 2022, all transactions in the cafeteria will require your student ID number on the pin pad.
Please note meals (1 entrée, milk, veggie, & fruit) will remain free to students for the 2021-2022 school year. 2nd meals will require money to purchase.
Looking for help studying for midterms? Join us in the cafeteria next Monday and Wednesday from 2-4pm. NHS tutors will be available to help with any of your classes! Refreshments will be provided.
As the nation returns to holiday celebrations with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross faces historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade. While people gather this holiday season, the Red Cross urges eligible donors to take time out to give blood or platelets for patients in need. The SWHS HOPE Club is proud to present our Winter Blood Drive here at the school on Saturday, January 8th from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please consider contributing to this great cause by signing up to donate at the link here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=swhs20, or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering swhs20 to schedule an appointment. Your contribution will go a long way towards helping someone who needs a donation, so let's roll up our sleeves and donate today!
If you are a senior thinking about going into the trades after graduation, The Hartford Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee has announced the dates for its apprenticeship application period. Interested candidates must apply in person at their Hartford office - Monday through Friday during the window of January 24th to February 4th. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to noon every day, with extended hours on Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students must be at least 17 years old and graduating in June to apply. For more information, please see a flyer in the Career Center.
On Tuesday, January 11th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. the Teen Center is hosting a Paint Night for middle school and high school students. Cost is $12 a person, which includes the supplies needed. Space is limited so please register by Wednesday, January 5th.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-windsor-teen-center-paint-night-with-lindseys-craft-studio-tickets-224060219147?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
FBLA will be meeting this Thursday at 2:00 in room 122B. See you there!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
Rex Lumber Company on Sullivan Avenue is looking to hire someone to be a file clerk and receptionist. Duties will include light office work such as filing and organizing documents, data entry, and answering phones. The position will pay $15 per hour and shifts would be after school daily, with some flexibility to accommodate student schedules. There is a flyer hanging in the Career Center with application information.
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Seniors: Please check out the Class of 2022 Google Classroom for important information regarding senior dues. See Ms. Andrews or Mrs. McCool with any questions
Beginning Monday January 10th, all students will have to enter their PIN when getting their meals in the cafeteria. Please have your PIN ready to enter.
Looking for help studying for midterms? Join us in the cafeteria next Monday and Wednesday from 2-4pm. NHS tutors will be available to help with any of your classes! Refreshments will be provided.
As the nation returns to holiday celebrations with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross faces historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade. While people gather this holiday season, the Red Cross urges eligible donors to take time out to give blood or platelets for patients in need. The SWHS HOPE Club is proud to present our Winter Blood Drive here at the school on Saturday, January 8th from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please consider contributing to this great cause by signing up to donate at the link here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=swhs20, or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering swhs20 to schedule an appointment. Your contribution will go a long way towards helping someone who is in need of a donation, so let's roll up our sleeves and donate today!
On Tuesday, January 11th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. the Teen Center is hosting a Paint Night for middle school and high school students. Cost is $12 a person, which includes the supplies needed. Space is limited so please register by Wednesday, January 5th.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-windsor-teen-center-paint-night-with-lindseys-craft-studio-tickets-224060219147?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
FBLA will be meeting this Thursday at 2:00 in room 122B. See you there!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
Rex Lumber Company on Sullivan Avenue is looking to hire someone to be a file clerk and receptionist. Duties will include light office work such as filing and organizing documents, data entry, and answering phones. The position will pay $15 per hour and shifts would be after school daily, with some flexibility to accommodate student schedules. There is a flyer hanging in the Career Center with application information.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Beginning Monday January 10th, all students will have to enter their PIN when getting their meals in the cafeteria. Please have your PIN ready to enter.
As the nation returns to holiday celebrations with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross faces historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade. While people gather this holiday season, the Red Cross urges eligible donors to take time out to give blood or platelets for patients in need. The SWHS HOPE Club is proud to present our Winter Blood Drive here at the school on Saturday, January 8th from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please consider contributing to this great cause by signing up to donate at the link here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=swhs20, or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering swhs20 to schedule an appointment. Your contribution will go a long way towards helping someone who needs a donation, so let's roll up our sleeves and donate today!
On Tuesday, January 11th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. the Teen Center is hosting a Paint Night for middle school and high school students. Cost is $12 a person, which includes the supplies needed. Space is limited so please register by Wednesday, January 5th.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-windsor-teen-center-paint-night-with-lindseys-craft-studio-tickets-224060219147?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
Rex Lumber Company on Sullivan Avenue is looking to hire someone to be a file clerk and receptionist. Duties will include light office work such as filing and organizing documents, data entry, and answering phones. The position will pay $15 per hour and shifts would be after school daily, with some flexibility to accommodate student schedules. There is a flyer hanging in the Career Center with application information.
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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Do you like to write? Have you written a poem, story, or essay you're proud of? Are you interested in finding out about opportunities to submit your writing to contests and magazines? The Poetry Club will hold an information session on upcoming contests and deadlines for writers after school this Wednesday, December 22nd in room 129. You don't have to be a poet! Join us to find out about opportunities to polish your writing and submit it for recognition. We hope to see you there!
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Please consider helping South Windsor Community and People Services by donating hygiene products, winter items and/or movies and games! Boxes are placed in the lobby, the cafe, both pendulum areas and the guidance hallway. Donations accepted through Thursday, December 23rd
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
The Italian Club will meet on Monday, December 20th from 2:00 p.m. until the late bus in room 105. We'll be baking Italian treats like cookies, cream puffs, cannoli, and pizzelle. Space is limited so get $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 to reserve your spot.
Attention all writers! Our second official meeting of the Creative Writing Club will be on Monday, December 20th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in Room 142! Join us for good laughs, good friends, and great writing inspiration! All are welcome - hope to see you then!
As the nation returns to holiday celebrations with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross faces historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade. While people gather this holiday season, the Red Cross urges eligible donors to take time out to give blood or platelets for patients in need. The SWHS HOPE Club is proud to present our Winter Blood Drive here at the school on Saturday, January 8th from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please consider contributing to this great cause by signing up to donate at the link here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=swhs20, or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering swhs20 to schedule an appointment. Your contribution will go a long way towards helping someone who is in need of a donation, so let's roll up our sleeves and donate today!
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SCHOOL NEWS
Please consider helping South Windsor Community and People Services by donating hygiene products, winter items and/or movies and games! Boxes are placed in the lobby, the cafe, both pendulum areas and the guidance hallway. Donations accepted through Thursday, December 23rd
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
The Environmental Club is collecting monetary donations to help purchase and plant trees in South Windsor. A donation of any amount will receive a unique holiday ornament made from recycled materials. You can make your donation and select an ornament during lunch waves through today.
The Italian Club will meet on Monday, December 20th from 2:00 p.m. until the late bus in room 105. We'll be baking Italian treats like cookies, cream puffs, cannoli, and pizzelle. Space is limited so get $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 to reserve your spot.
Attention all writers! Our second official meeting of the Creative Writing Club will be on Monday, December 20th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in Room 142! Join us for good laughs, good friends, and great writing inspiration! All are welcome - hope to see you then!
As the nation returns to holiday celebrations with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross faces historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade. While people gather this holiday season, the Red Cross urges eligible donors to take time out to give blood or platelets for patients in need. The SWHS HOPE Club is proud to present our Winter Blood Drive here at the school on Saturday, January 8th from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please consider contributing to this great cause by signing up to donate at the link here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=swhs20, or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering swhs20 to schedule an appointment. Your contribution will go a long way towards helping someone who is in need of a donation, so let's roll up our sleeves and donate today!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
While scholarship season is still gearing up, some programs are available now. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving scholarship program is underway. The deadline for its first major pool of scholarships is January 11th. There are additional scholarship opportunities with February deadlines. You can find a link to all HFPG scholarships in Naviance. The Big Y scholarship is also open to applicants until February 1st. These are both regional scholarship programs available to SWHS students. If you need help understanding how to find scholarships in Naviance, you may stop in and visit Mrs. Carty in the Career Center any time.
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