Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of September 24– 28, 2018

I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!  I want to take a moment and thank the many students who participated in the Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday!  It was so amazing to know that close to 100 student leaders from Middleborough High School led the Lunch Stop at the Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday.   The team served over 6,000 sandwiches and cheered on the thousands of walkers who were supporting the fight to cure cancer. What a great day!  As we complete the first month of the school year…reflect on the goals that you set for yourself and see if you are keeping that focus for success this year!  We have a very busy week ahead!  So, here we go!!

1. Sachem Shout-Outs:
• Congratulations to all of the fall sports teams for the incredible seasons that are happening for our teams.  Sachem Pride is everywhere.  Continue to tell our story!
• A thank you to Heidi Chretien for representing Middleborough at the MASC President’s Dinner this Thursday evening at the MSAA/MIAA Building.  It will be a great evening.  Also, a note of appreciation to Chase Holyoke, MASC Delegate for his work in planning this event. 
• Congratulations to the cast and crew of the STW Fall Show!  Excited to see your rehearsals begin and counting down the days until the opening night!
• To the many student leaders to came to kick-off the new leadership team, Club US…thank you for your commitment to making our school great.  Look forward to our next meeting. 

2. Class of 2019 Senior Class Trip to Florida:
• Final call 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.  Sign-ups close on Friday, September 28, 2018.  Please see me with any questions.

3.  College Planning Night - Thursday, 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 in the MHS Auditorium!  Important timeline information will be given!  Please share this with your parents/guardians!

4.  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 you to make appointments for your parents/guardians for Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  Please be sure to take that appointment sheet and bring it to your teachers.

5.  Oak Point Yard Sale - Saturday, October 6, 2018
• The residents of Oak Point will be hosting their annual Yard Sale on Saturday, October 6, 2018.  This yard sale is held to raise money for scholarships that will be awarded directly to MHS students!  Attention all juniors and seniors…please consider going to the Oak Point Yard Sale to help with the set-up or clean-up and to volunteer an hour to two to this wonderful cause. 

6. Middleborough High School GOES GOLD – Friday, September 28
• Please mark your calendar for Friday, September 28, 2018 as Middleborough High School GOES GOLD for Childhood Cancer Awareness.  So, deck yourself out in the color gold on Friday to show your support of children who are battling childhood cancers.  Let’s unite behind this very important cause. 

7. Become a Middleborough Majorette – Try-Outs this week!
• Middleborough High School Majorette Team of NEMA will be holding try-outs on Tuesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 27 from  6:00 – 8:00pm at the Nichols Middle School.  You must attend both nights to be considered for the team.  Please wear sneakers, soft shoes and have your hair up.  Try-outs will be for girls and boys in all grades 4 – 12.  Hope to see many of you there.

8. Driver’s Education Sign-Up’s Begin!:
• Driver’s Education will begin at  MHS this fall and run from October 15 – October 26, 2018 through Martin Auto School.  Sign-Ups for Driver’s Education will take place on Wednesday and Thursday of this week during all four lunches.  If you have any questions…please call Martin Auto School directly at 508-999-3832. 

9. Student Council Lock-In – October 6 & 7, 2018
• The annual Student Council Lock-In will take place on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7 (8pm – 7am) for all members of the MHS Student Council.  Permissions slips are available from the main office this week.  You do not want to miss out on this annual event!!  Please see Mr. Branagan or Mr. Siciliano with any questions.

10.   Class of 2022 Kick-Off Meeting – Wednesday, September 26
• The Class of 2022 Kick-Off Meeting for Student Council will take place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 7:00 – 8:30pm in the MHS Cafeteria.  All new members of the Class of 2022 joining student council should attend this very important meeting.  We look forward to seeing you there.  Please see Mr. Branagan or Mr. Siciliano with any questions.

11.  Important Reminders:
• Progress Reports Issued - Wednesday, October 3, 2018
• Parent-Teacher Conferences - Wednesday, October 3, 2018

12. 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 24

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

·   Boys Soccer Vs. East Bridgewater – JV – 4:00pm – Purchase St. Fields

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

• Tuesday,  September 25

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

·   Boys Soccer Vs. Abington – JV – 3:30pm – Field of Dreams

·   Volleyball Vs. Norwell – Varsity – 5:30pm – MHS Gym

·   Volleyball Vs. Norwell – JV – 4:30pm – MHS Gym

·   Volleyball Vs. Norwell – Freshmen – 3:30pm – MHS Gym

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

• Wednesday, September 26

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

·   UNIFIED BASKETBALL – PRACTICE – 2:15 – 3:15- MHS GYM

• Thursday, September 27

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

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

·   Girls Soccer Vs. Hull – Varsity – 4:00pm – MHS

·   Girls Soccer Vs. Hull – JV – 3:30pm – Field of Dreams

• Friday, September 28

·   Field Hockey Vs. Sturgis Charter – Varsity – 4:00pm – MHS

·   Field Hockey Vs. TBD – JV – 5:30pm

·   Football Vs. Rockland – Varsity – 7:00pm – Battis Field

• Best of luck to the numerous AWAY games this week!  Sachem Pride!

Have a great week!  Be good to each other.

Branagan                                            

We Are Sachems!