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Friday, February 3, 2012

B Day

To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring. 

~George Santayana

 SPORTS:        Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Canton                      7:00 game

                        JV Boys Basketball vs. Canton                             5:30 game

                        Freshmen Boys Basketball vs. Canton                  4:00 game

                        Girls Varsity Basketball @ Canton                        7:00 game    4:00 bus

                        Girls JV Basketball @ Canton                              5:30 game

Sat., 2/4            Wrestling Bacon Academy Tournament                9:00 meet     7:00 bus

                        Ice Hockey vs. Wethersfield                                 5:00 game

1. Report cards will be distributed today during ELE.
2. Teacher Recommendation Day will be held on Wednesday.  On this day, we will run a 7 period schedule.  Students will receive their registration sheet in their A period class and will return their sheet to their H period teacher. The class schedule is noted here.
3. Are you up for the challenge?  The Physical Education Dept. is hosting a Panther Pride Volleyball Tournament.  There will be 2 entries per grade allowed in the tournament.  All teams must have 3 girls and 3 boys.  You may list a 7th player as an alternate in case someone is sick the day of the challenge.  The contest will take place during ELE on February 28^th.  All entries must be submitted to Ms. Drake.  If there are more than 2 entries per grade there will be a play-off scheduled before the finals to determine the 2 teams that will represent their grade.  The sophomores think that they can win it all?  Are they right? 
4. College bound students:  Seton Hall, New Jersey - Upcoming open house for high school sophomores and juniors will be held on Saturday, April 28^th.  See guidance or bulletin board outside the nurse's office for more details

Thursday, February 2, 2012

A Day

The trouble with weather forecasting is that it's right too often for us to ignore it and wrong too often for us to rely on it.  ~Patrick Young

 SPORTS:             None scheduled

1. Report cards will be distributed during ELE tomorrow.
2. Students will receive their Program of Studies during their Social Studies classes today.  Teacher Recommendation Day will be on Wednesday, 2/8.  On this day, we will run a 7 period schedule.  Students will receive their registration sheet in their A period class and will return their sheet to their H period teacher. The class schedule is noted here.
3. Are you up for the challenge?  The Physical Education Dept. is hosting a Panther Pride Volleyball Tournament.  There will be 2 entries per grade allowed in the tournament.  All teams must have 3 girls and 3 boys.  You may list a 7th player as an alternate in case someone is sick the day of the challenge.  The contest will take place during ELE on February 28th.  All entries must be submitted to Ms. Drake.  If there are more than 2 entries per grade there will be a play-off scheduled before the finals to determine the 2 teams that will represent their grade.  The sophomores think that they can win it all?  Are they right? 
4. New England Institute of Technology is hosting a "Tech Nite Open House" on Tuesday, February 7th from 4:00 -8:00 pm on their Rhode Island Campus at 1408 Division Rd., East Greenwich.  Come anytime during those hours and explore the labs & classrooms, talk with instructors, tour the campus and meet with financial aid and admissions officers.
5. Best Buy is awarding up to $1.2 million in scholarships for students in grades 9 - 12! That's 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each.  Students need solid grades plus community service or work experience.  Applications are being accepted up to February 15, 2012. See guidance for copy of the flier.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

 B Day

The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime. ~Babe Ruth

 SPORTS:             Wrestling vs. Somers                                              6:00 meet

                              Ice Hockey @ NFA-St. Bernard-Bacon               5:30 game

1. Report cards will be distributed during ELE on Friday.
2. On Thursday, 2/2, and Friday, 2/3, students will receive their Program of Studies and will have a presentation in their Social Studies classes.  Teacher Recommendation Day will be on Wednesday, 2/8.  On this day, we will run a 7 period schedule.  Students will receive their registration sheet in their A period class and will return their sheet to their H period teacher. The schedule is noted here.
3. The New England Institute of Technology is offering to all high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to participate in a variety of high school contests. The contests are designed to encourage students to explore career choices and the employment skills required.  Please see #52 on the scholarship board in guidance.
4. Best Buy is awarding up to $1.2 million in scholarships for students in grades 9 - 12! That's 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each.  Students need solid grades plus community service or work experience.  Applications are being accepted up to February 15, 2012. See guidance for copy of the flier.
5. Juniors:  If you are a student who has a strong record of community service, are a self starter and have a strong commitment to your academic studies, then the 2012 Hamilton Award may be for you!   Winners receive a $500 scholarship, leadership training in Seattle and more.  Please see guidance or visit the website for more information at www.hamiltonfriends.org.

Monday, January 30, 2012

B Day

Individuals play the game, but teams beat the odds.

SEAL Team saying

 SPORTS:             Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Suffield              4:30 game

Friday, January 27, 2012

A Day

Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.

Les Brown

 SPORTS:        Girls Varsity Basketball vs. SMSA               7:00 game

                        Girls JV Basketball vs. SMSA                      5:30 game

                        Boys Varsity Basketball @ SMSA               7:00 game    4:15 bus

                        Boys JV Basketball @ SMSA                      5:30 game    4:15 bus

                        Boys Freshman Basketball @ SMSA            4:00 game    3:00 bus

Sat., 1/28         Rodney Smith Classic Wrestling Meet           9:00 meet

                        Ice Hockey vs. Daniel Hand                          5:00 game

1. Today starts the 2^nd semester. Report cards will be distributed next Friday during ELE.
2. ELE change: Mrs. Tudryn’s groups, which were to meet this past Tuesday, are rescheduled for Monday during ELE.
3. Skiers: We will be making a trip to ski/snowboard at Okemo Mountain (Southern Vermont). It will be a first come, first serve trip (50 spots). Family members are invited to attend! Date: Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 7:00 am bus leaves from the Middle School. Permission slips can be obtained from Ms. Drake.
4. New England Institute of Technology is hosting a "Tech Nite Open House" on Tuesday, February 7th from 4:00 -8:00 pm on their Rhode Island Campus at 1408 Division Rd., East Greenwich.  Come anytime during those hours and explore the labs & classrooms, talk with instructors, tour the campus and meet with financial aid and admissions officers.
5. Southern New Hampshire University is holding a Spring 2012 Culinary Open House on February 24th, March 16th & April 6th.  Tour the campus, meet students, visit the top-notch Hospitality Center and learn about their outstanding culinary arts program.  RSVP by calling 800-642-4968 or register online at www.snhu.edu/campusvisit.
6. Reminder to Seniors:  Scholarships are being updated constantly, so be sure to stop in guidance and check the board.  Many new available scholarships have been added recently.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

B Day

Take time to laugh - it is the music of the soul.

From an old English prayer.

 SPORTS:             Ice Hockey @ Amity                6:30 game

1. Tonight, the English Department will hold the third annual school contest for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. Fourteen students from East Windsor High School will participate in the Poetry Out Loud school contest. The competition will be held in the school auditorium from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Attendance is free and open to the public.
2. Tomorrow starts the 2^nd semester. New student schedules will be distributed during ELE today.
3. Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Cox Scholarship program. Seniors who excel academically, demonstrate a strong community involvement and are interested in pursuing a degree in communications, telecommunications, engineering or technology are encouraged to apply.  Deadline is March 5, 2012.  Please see guidance scholarship board for more information.
4. New England Institute of Technology is hosting a "Tech Nite Open House" on Tuesday, February 7th from 4:00 -8:00 pm on their Rhode Island Campus at 1408 Division Rd., East Greenwich.  Come anytime during those hours and explore the labs & classrooms, talk with instructors, tour the campus and meet with financial aid and admissions officers.
5. All Students:  The East Windsor BMX Skate Park Committee has terrific opportunities for you to earn your community service hours through various activities and events that the committee has scheduled.  Earn your hours and have fun doing it!!  Contact Lori Gabriel @ 860-623-0883 or Brenda Crockett @ 860-370-9595.
6. Reminder to Seniors:  Scholarships are being updated constantly, so be sure to stop in guidance and check the board.  Many new available scholarships have been added recently.
7. Seniors planning on applying for late arrival or early dismissal for the 2nd semester are reminded to complete the paperwork, which is available in the main office

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