Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of September 10– 14, 2018

I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!  It was such a great first week of the school year.  I hope you completed the first week of the 2018-2019 school year feeling great about where you will go this year.  I want to thank everyone for being such a great host to Ed Gerety during his visit to MHS last week.  You were so engaged in his powerful presentation in making every moment count.   It is important in life to believe in yourself, and I hope MHS will be the place that strength that resolve to always follow your dreams and become the person you are destined to be.  I am so proud to be your principal!  It is because of each of you that we are SachemSTRONG!  I hope each of you are settling into your classes and keeping pace with the work.  Remember, failure is not an option, and I expect that you try your very best each and every day and always remember to FinishSTRONG!  Remember as we begin this week.  Here are a few things for the week ahead:

1.   Sachem Shout-Out’s:

·         To all of our sports teams for an awesome start to the fall season!  Keep the wins coming!  Good stuff.

·         To the MHS Band for the wonderful opening to the school year.  You made the rally great!  Thank you.

·         To the Concert Choir for helping opening our rally on Friday with the sound of your beautiful voices with the signing of the National Anthem. 

·         To the many student leaders who engaged with Ed Gerety in your leadership workshop…I look forward to seeing all that you accomplish this year. 

·         To the Student Council for an outstanding job of decorating our school for the opening week.  Great work!

2.   Welcome Back BBQ and Tailgate – Friday, September 14, 2018

·         Just a reminder that the Welcome Back BBQ and Tailgate will be held on the basketball courts at Battis Field on Friday, September 14, 2018 beginning at 5:00pm. Come and get ready for a great night of Football.  This BBQ and Tailgate is free and open to MHS Students ONLY. 

3.   Student Council Update:

·         Nomination papers for Representatives to the Student Council are now available from my office.  All completed forms are back to my office no later than Friday, September 21 for all four classes. 

4.    Class of 2022 - Class Elections and Student Council

·         Just a reminder to all freshmen that are interested in running for class officers…your nomination papers are due to my office no later than 2:00pm on Monday, September 10, 2018.  Elections speeches will take place on Friday, September 14!  Let the campaigning begin!

·         IMPORTANT CORRECTION:  All members of the Class of 2022 that are interested and planning on joining Student Council this year please attend the Student Council Kick-Off for Grade 9 on Wednesday, September 26  from 7:00 – 8:15pm in the MHS Cafeteria!  THIS EVENT IS NOT BEING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 13^TH AS NOTED ON THE NOMINATION PAPER.  THIS WAS AN ERROR.  You do not want to miss out on learning how to become a leader with the MHS Student Council!

·         All representative nomination papers are due back to Mr. Branagan NO LATER than Friday, September 21, 2018 by 2:00pm.

5.   Fall Open House  - September 11, 2018 – 6:30pm

·         The MHS Fall Open House will take place on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:00pm.  The official welcome will begin at 6:30pm in the MHS Auditorium.  We look forward to seeing many families at the high school to celebrate the opening of another school year!  See you there!

6.   Speech and Theater Workshop  Fall Show Auditions

·         Speech and Theater Workshop will be holding auditions for the Fall Play, “Our Town” on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 2:00 -4:00pm in the Auditorium.  Please see Mrs. Duggan with any questions.

7.    Best Buddy First Meeting – Wednesday, September 19

·         The first meeting of the Best Buddies Program will take place on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 2:00pm in the MHS Library.  Please see Sydney Jutras or Ms. Adelman for more information. 

8.    Advanced Placement Kick Off Rally – September 14, 2018

·         MHS will kick off another year of excellence with the annual Advanced Placement Kick Off Rally, which will be held in the MHS Auditorium on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 9:00am. 

·         Invitations will be distributed to all AP Students early this week.  We look forward to this annual celebration. 

9.    Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans ~ Scholarship Opportunity

·         Please visit scholarships@horatioalger.org to learn and apply for this most prestigious scholarship.  Please see Mr. Branagan for more information on this amazing program and scholarship program.

10.       Remind Sign-Up – Do not forget to get important reminders!

·         Class of 2019

                                          i.    Text @mrpbranag to 81010

·         Class of 2020

                                          i.    Text @mrpbranaga to 81010

·         Class of 2021

                                          i.    Text @a6ba7f3 to 81010

·         Class of 2022

                                          i.    Text @a7e8b6 to 81010

·         Middleborough High School

                                          i.    Text @cgedfd to 81010

11.       Class of 2019 – Senior Trip to Florida – April 2019

·         Just a reminder that the Senior Class Trip to Florida is happening and you do not want to miss it.  Deposits (if not already paid) of $100.00 is due to Mr. Branagan no later than Friday, September 28, 2018. 

·         Information regarding the trip is located in the main office and from Mr. Branagan.

12.      Class of 2019 –  YEARBOOK INFORMATION AND SENIOR PICTURES

·         Seniors, please make sure you are checking your email for the information regarding senior pictures and senior photos. Everything will be done electronically, including the senior favorites and the senior superlatives.

·         The deadline for submitting your senior portrait and your baby picture is October 29, 2018.

·         Yearbooks will be available for online orders shortly, so please look out for a flyer from Jostens, which will be mailed home soon. This will contain online ordering information, in addition to the tiered pricing. The earlier your order your yearbook, the less expensive it will be.

·         Please see Mrs. MacLeod, Yearbook Advisor with any questions at jmacleod@middleboro.k12.ma.us

13.       School Picture Day – September 19, 2018

·         Attention all underclassmen!!  Picture Day will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  More information to come out shortly.  Stay tuned. 

14.      Best of luck to our fall sports teams this week with your games! Make us proud!  The Home Games this week are as follows:

·         Monday, September 10

                                          i.    NO HOME EVENTS

·         Tuesday, September 11

                                          i.    Volleyball Vs. Bishop Stang – Freshmen – 3:30pm – MHS

                                         ii.    Volleyball Vs. Bishop Stang – JV – 4:30pm – MHS

                                        iii.    Volleyball Vs. Bishop Stang – Varsity – 5:30pm – MHS

·         Wednesday, September 12        

                                          i.    Field Hockey Vs. Norwell – Varsity – 4:00pm – MHS

                                         ii.    Field Hockey Vs. Norwell – JV – 5:30pm – MHs

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

                                       iv.    Boys Soccer Vs. East Bridgewater – JV – 3:30pm – Field of Dreams

                                        v.    Golf Vs. Carver – Varsity – 3:00pm – Lakeville Country Club

·         Thursday, September 13

                                          i.    NO HOME EVENTS

·         Friday, September 14

                                          i.    Girls Soccer Vs. Rockland – Varsity – 4:00pm – MHS

                                         ii.    Girls Soccer Vs. Rockland – JV – 3:30pm – Field Of Dreams

                                        iii.    Football Vs. Archbishop Williams – Varsity – 7:00pm – Battis Field

·         Good luck to all of our games away this week!  Sachem Pride!

Have a great week!  Be good to each other.

Branagan                                            

We Are Sachems!