Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of September 17 – 21, 2018

I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!  Last week was an incredible week to be Sachem!  I want to thank you all you are doing to help make the start of this school year a complete success.  From all accounts, each of you is working hard in your classes to ensure that you are committing yourself to help write our story.   I am so excited for this year ahead!  This past week we officially elected the class officers to lead the Class of 2022 through their first year of high school.  The speeches on Friday were awesome.   Also, we kicked-off our AP Classes with our annual Kick Off Rally for our ever-growing AP Program.  Another exciting week to be a Sachem!  We have a very busy week ahead!  So, here we go!!

1.   Sachem Shout – Out:

·         Thank you to the members of the Student Council for hosting a wonderful Welcome Back BBQ and Tailgate on Friday evening at Battis Field.  The Holly Party before the game was awesome.  A new tradition perhaps?  It was a great time!

·         Thank you for the STW for opening the Black Box Theater for a wonderful kick-off and welcome to our new students.  From all accounts…a great time was had by all at the Fall Coffee House. 

·         To the members of the Student Council and Cheerleaders who volunteered at the Bat Run on Sunday at MHS.  Additionally to the many members of the MHS Community who participated in the Bat Run itself…awesome job!   What an incredible day of support to help fight childhood cancer!  MHS Goes for the Gold!

·         Thank you to the MHS Band, Concert Choir and Cheerleaders for being an outstanding part of the annual Advanced Placement Kick-Off Rally, which was held on Friday.  Awesome job!

·         Thank you to Owen McCarthy for representing Middleborough High School at the School Committee Student Representative Workshop on Saturday. 

·         Congratulations to Tom Devine and Michael Gould for completing their Eagle Scout Projects.  We are very proud of you!

·         Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Officers who were elected on Friday by the entire freshmen class:

·   President – Natalia Parkinson

·   Vice President – Lexi Bouldry

·   Treasurer – Julie Mulloy

·   Secretary – Meaghan Penney

·   Member-At-Large – Matt Gwozdz

2.   Student Council – Freshmen Opening Meeting – Wednesday, September 26, 2018

·         Attention all FRESHMEN members of the Student Councils!   The Opening Meeting for the Class of 2022 will take place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7:00pm in the MHS Cafeteria.   The meeting will conclude at 8:30pm.   All members are asked to attend this important meeting. 

3.   Class of 2019 Senior Class Trip to Florida:

·         The deadline to sign-up to be a part of the Class of 2019 Senior Class Trip to Florida over April vacation.  You do not want to miss out on this great way to end your senior year.  Please see me with any questions.  Literature regarding the trip is available in the main office.  Deadline to sign up is Friday, September 28, 2018.

4.   Bring Your Voice to MHS – Join School Council

·         If you are interested in helping shape our school, then consider being a student representative to the MHS School Council.  Please see me this week if you are interested.  Our first meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.  Thank you for your consideration.

5.   College Planning Night – September 27, 2018

·         For seniors applying to college or thinking about it…we are hosting a College Planning Night that is “must” in your planning!  This very important event will begin at 6:30pm on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in the MHS Auditorium!  Important timeline information will be given!  Please share this with your parents/guardians!

6.   Attention Parents/Guardians – Coffee with the Counselors – Friday, September 21

·         The MHS Guidance Department will host the first of many Coffee with the Counselors Program on Friday, September 21, 2018 beginning at 7:30am in the MHS Career Center.  This event is open to all MHS Parents/Guardians.  The event will conclude at 9:00am.  We hope you can join us. 

·         Please reach out to the Guidance Department with any questions.

7.   Best Buddies First Meeting – September 19 – 2:00pm

·         Come and join the Best Buddies Program with their kick-off meeting that will take place on Tuesday, September 19, 2018 at 2:00pm in the MHS Library.  Please see Sydney Jutras or Ms. Adelman with any questions. 

8.   GSA Kick-Off Meeting – Wednesday, September 19, 2018 – 2:00pm

·         The Middleborough High School GSA will host their first meeting of the year at 2:00pm in Room 209 on Wednesday.  All are welcome.  Please see Mollz Correia, Ash Baron or Mrs. Milani with any questions.

9.    Student Council Nomination Papers Due – September 21

·         Attention all MHS Students!  There is still time to join the Middleborough High School Student Council as a representative!  Nomination papers now available from the main office for all students.  If you have been on student council before…you must do a new nomination paper.  All completed nomination papers are due to Mr. Branagan no later than Friday, September 21, 2018. 

·         If you have done a nomination paper in the spring…you are all set.  J

10.       Student Council Lock-In – Save the Date

·         The annual Student Council Lock-In will be held on Saturday, October 6 – Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 8:00pm to 7:00am in the MHS Gym.   Permission slips are available in the main office. 

·         This event is open to MHS Student Council members only. 

·         Please see Heidi Chretien, Mr. Siciliano or Mr. Branagan with any questions.

11.      Finish STRONG Update:

·         I hope all of you are wearing your shirts on Thursday to show school pride and unity! 

·         Wear your shirt on Thursday, September 20!

12.       Progress Reports and Parent-Teacher Conferences:

·         Progress Reports for Quarter 1 will be distributed on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  It is important to take a moment and reflect on this document and see if you are meeting your goals.  It is very important to keep the eye on the prize…and reach for success.  I will be reviewing Progress Reports and expect to see excellence…that is what Sachems do!

·         On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 you will receive the appointment sheets for Conferences, which will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  Please be sure to take that appointment sheet and bring it to your teachers.

13.      Best of luck to our fall sports teams this week with your games! Make us proud!  Here are the home games this week:

·         Monday, September 17

·   Boys Soccer Vs. Randolph – Varsity – 4:00pm – MHS

·   Field Hockey Vs. East Bridgewater – Varsity – 4:00pm – MHS

·   Field Hockey Vs. East Bridgewater – JV – 5:15pm - MHS

·   Golf Vs. Norwell – Varsity – 3:00pm – Lakeville Country Club

·         Tuesday, September 18

·   Volleyball Vs. Rockland – Varsity – 6:00pm – MHS Gym

·   Volleyball Vs. Rockland – JV – 5:00pm – MHS Gym

·   Volleyball Vs. Rockland – Freshmen – 4:00pm – MHS Gym

·   Boys Soccer Vs. West Bridgewater – Varsity – 4:00pm – MHS

·   Boys Soccer Vs. West Bridgewater – JV – 3:30pm – Field Of Dreams

·   Cross Country Vs. Norwell – Varsity Boys and Girls – 4:00pm – MHS Track

·         Wednesday, September 19

·   NO HOME GAMES

·         Thursday, September 20

·   NO HOME GAMES

·         Friday, September 21

·   Boys Soccer Vs. Carver – Varsity – 4:00pm – MHS

·   Volleyball Vs. Coyle & Cassidy – Varsity – 5:30pm – MHS Gym

·   Volleyball Vs. Coyle & Cassidy – JV – 4:30m – MHS Gym

Have a great week!  Be good to each other.

Branagan                                            

We Are Sachems!