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TRUMBULL HIGH SCHOOL
                Daily Announcements
                       Thursday, October 7, 2021
                                 A Day

                          NEW INFORMATION

➢ THS goes PINK October 22! Support Breast Cancer Awareness on Friday October 22 by
  wearing your PINK to school! Limited Edition "Real Eagles Wear Pink" tshirts and sweatshirts
  are available for purchase in the school store.

➢ Boys Basketball - If you missed the pre-season meeting for Boys Basketball and are
  interested in trying out for the team, please see Coach Bray in the Main Gym as soon as
  possible.

➢ PSAT - On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, students in grade 9 will be administered the PSAT
  8/9 and students in grades 10 and 11 will be administered the PSAT/NMSQT. Grade 12
  students will be exempt and will not be required to report to school. Grade 12 students are
  encouraged to use the day to work on college applications, visits, or any other post high-school
  planning activities.

   Grade 9-11 students, please bring the following materials:
   •     2 - No. 2 Pencils with erasers
   •     A graphing or scientific calculator
   •     Snack and Water
   •     If you have extended time accommodations, please bring a bag lunch.

➢ GSA - (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) will be having our first meeting on Wednesday October
  6th afterschool in the Media Center Classroom. Come and help us brainstorm ideas for our
  club this year! If you are not already in the classroom or if you have any questions? Email
  Mrs. Foster- kfoster@trumbullps.org

➢ Ally for Angels Club - There will be a meeting on Thursday, October 7 in Room A17 for
  students who are interested in participating in the Ally for Angels Club. One of our first
  activities is to sponsor The Mittens for Many Program to help keep children and adults warm
  tor the cold, winter months. Please contact Mrs. Rubano at krubano@trumbullps.net if you
  have any questions.
➢ DECA - Come get the "scoop" on DECA - this Thursday October 7 at 2:30 in room C25. This
  will be an informational meeting so you can learn more about what DECA is and what we do!
  Bring an interested friend.

➢ Spanish Honor Society Members - Our first mandatory meeting will be on Thursday 10/7 in
  the media center at 2:30 pm. We will introduce our officers and explain all the essential
  information about our services this year. If you cannot make it to the meeting, contact
  Sra. Costantini or Sra. Manso-Garcia."

➢ Eagle's Soaring Team: Hey students and faculty this FRIDAY'S THEME 10/8 is... SPORTS!
  Please wear any appropriate sports attire that you have. We want to see everyone's love of
  sports in the hall.

➢ Attention Seniors - If you did not make it to the social, but would still like to purchase an
  official Class of 2022 t-shirt - please use this link:
  https://logo-mypromo.com/product/trumbull-high-school-2022-senior-t-shirt/ T-shirts are $15
  each and the sale runs until October 21, 2021.

➢ Election 2021 is only 5 weeks away! If you will be 18 on November 2nd, you can register to
  vote by clicking on the attached link! Takes only a few minutes and make sure you have your
  driver's license handy!
  Election Day takes place on Tuesday November 2nd and it is LOCAL elections (First
  Selectman, Town Council, Board of Education, etc).
  https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do"

➢ Senior Yearbook Pictures
  • Please make your yearbook selection by Oct. 15 by following the link from The Image
  Connection. Click here for info about how to select your photo.
  • If you missed your appointment, book a slot for October 1, which is “Last Chance Senior Day”
  being held here at THS in the Media Center. The photographer offers a free single pose or a
  $25 session for multiple poses (includes cap/gown). Click this link to schedule your session.
  Note there are different signup tabs for the free shot vs. the $25 session

➢ Rugby Team - Rugby is coming to Trumbull High School! We are excited to announce that we
  will have our very first Trumbull Eagles rugby team this Spring. There will be a pre-season
  Boys and Girls Rugby Team meeting on Monday, October 18th immediately after school at
  2:45 in the Senior Lounge for any high school student interested in participating on the boys or
  girls teams. This meeting is an informational session only for anyone interested in learning
  more about the exciting sport of rugby and the plans for our inaugural season. This is not the
  official season sign-up and no prior rugby experience is needed.
  There will be pizza, snacks and beverages served, so come by and bring your friends!

   Questions? Contact Coach J.T. Smith at jamesjtsmith@gmail.com
➢ HIRING: Shoprite in Shelton is hiring! Apply online HERE
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➢ NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY - We are delighted to announce that THS is opening
  its own chapter of the National English Honor Society (NEHS). SENIORS are invited to join our
  NEHS Google Classroom by using the code posted in the Grade 12 Senior Google Classroom.
  The 21-22 National English Honors Society New Member Application is now live! Please
  review the posted application and submit the attached form within the NEHS Google
  Classroom post by Wednesday, October, 6th. A hard copy of the posted cover sheet, a recent
  writing sample from one of your English classes, and a copy of your transcript is due no later
  than Wednesday, October 6th to Mrs. Gomes in B11. For any questions, see Mrs. Gomes
  .(B11), Mrs. Kravecs (B2), or Mrs. Shupp (B31). We look forward to reviewing your
  applications and starting our THS NEHS Chapter!

➢ AYSO’s VIP Soccer Program—(formally known as TOPSoccer) Fall Season 2021—
  September 25th- November 6th (new dates), Saturdays 2-4:30 at Kaechele Field, Trumbull.
  Become a Buddy volunteer (ages 12 & older). Assist players with special needs to learn the
  game of soccer. Soccer experience is not needed, but training is required (independent work &
  one zoom session). Our program continues to accept volunteers after the season has begun.
  For Registration & Information click here. For questions: vip.trumbull.bc@gmail.com

➢ World Language Poetry Recitation Contest & Club - "Join the CT Council of Language
  Teachers 40th Annual World Language Poetry Recitation Contest & Club! All returning
  members should plan on attending. New members, especially 9th graders, are welcome and
  encouraged to attend for this great way to love languages (18 in total) and win medals (at least
  200 and counting from our great contestants/language lovers here at THS)! Get to know what
  the COLT Poetry Recitation Contest is all about. Our meetings are on the last Wednesday of
  the month in C33. Join the COLT Google Classroom: dgwgewr. For more information; email
  Mrs. Manso-García at mmansoga@trumbullps.net or Sra. Espejo at respejo@trumbullps.net.

➢ HARVEST BALL UPDATE!
  Next week, the Junior and Senior classes will be selling tickets for the Harvest Ball (Cotillion),
  which will be held on Monday, November 1 from 6:30-10:00 at the Waterview in Monroe.
  Tickets are $70 per person, and will be sold in the following way:
  Students will be seated at assigned tables of either 10 or 12 people. In order to purchase
  tickets, have one person be the lead to purchase the tickets. The lead should have money
  (cash, or a check made out to ""THS"") and a signed permission slip for each person with
  whom they wish to sit. Any unused tables will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. We
  cannot hold spots at any table. We will be selling tickets at the following times:
  Tuesday, October 12 during all lunch waves
  Wednesday, October 13: after the PSATs
  Thursday, October 14 during all lunch waves.
Permission slips are available in House Offices or can be downloaded from the Google
   Classrooms for the Junior and Senior classes.
   Because of space restrictions at the Waterview, we can only allow THS Juniors and Seniors to
   purchase tickets. Sorry! "

➢ Girls Basketball - There will be a pre-season meeting for anyone interested in trying out for
  the Girls Basketball team on Monday, November 8th at 2:30 in the Senior Lounge.

➢ Late buses will begin on Monday 9/20/21. Late buses run Monday, Wednesday and
  Thursday. Students need to be outside in the back of the B house side of the building by 3:10
  pm. Late bus schedules with bus stops are posted in all house offices and house bulletin
  boards.

                       COLLEGE AND CAREER

➢ LinkedIn - 10/28 - a guest speaker from Microsoft will be joining us afterschool (2:30 pm) to
  discuss LinkedIn (an online professional resume and networking tool). Please sign-up on
  trumbull-ccc.org. The meeting will take place in the College & Career Center.

➢ College Board's Real Talk: HBCU Edition - Wednesday 10/13 & Thursday 10/14 - 7 pm - this
  event is a two-part series where students can connect with representatives from 17 HBCUs -
  register:
  https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1499044&tp_key=d851110c45&SFMC_cid=
  EM595152-&rid=30306000

➢ COLLEGE REP VISITS - begin on September 20th for juniors/seniors, they will take place
  both in-person and virtually this school year, please see the list of schools visiting in Naviance
  and watch the video Mrs. Collins posted in the 'class of' google classroom for more information
  on how to attend and what to expect.

➢ Southern CT College Fair - October 5th - 4-8 PM - Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater -
  register at strivefair.com, for more information go to ctcollegefair.com.

➢ ACE (Architecture Construction Engineering) MENTOR PROGRAM. Have a career
  interest in architecture, construction, interior design, or engineering? ACE (Architecture
  Construction Engineering) MENTOR PROGRAM will have an open house for this year's
  program on October 6th at 4 pm via Zoom. Students who participate in this program receive
  career internship credit through the college & career center. Find more information about the
  program: http://acementor.org/. If you're interested, please reach out to Mrs. Collins for the
  flyer with the Zoom link.
➢ INTERNSHIP - Interested in a career in elementary education? Email Mrs. Collins regarding
  an internship opportunity (sacollins@trumbullps.org).

➢ NACAC Virtual College Fairs - 9/28, 10/3, 10/14, 10/24, 11/2, 11/14 - sign up here:
  virtualcollegefairs.org.

➢ Great Pumpkin Classic Run - The Great Pumpkin Classic Run is looking for student
  volunteers. The race is on Sunday morning October 17. Volunteers are needed to help with set
  up, serving food, checking in runners and giving out water on the race course. To sign up to
  volunteer, please see Ms. Lobdell in A House or email her at clobdell@trumbullps.net.

➢ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Plasko’s Corn Maze - Saturdays and Sundays - 10am – 6pm -
  every weekend in October- Volunteer forms are available through Mrs. Collins in the College &
  Career Center.

➢ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Swiss Army Sale - November 17-20 - Volunteer forms are available
  through Mrs. Collins in the College & Career Center.

➢ Christian College Fair - Christian Heritage School - October 7th - 6-8 pm - more information
  on christiancollegefairs.com.

➢ UConn Stamford Field Trip - junior/senior students interested in UConn-Stamford, we will be
  taking a field trip there on October 19th, please register for this trip on the college & career
  center activities website (trumbull-ccc.org), permission slips can be printed from here or picked
  up in the college & career center. Please turn in permission slips to Mrs. Collins in the College
  & Career Center by October 12th. Spots are first-come, first-served. Please see Mrs. Collins
  with questions.
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