Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of October 22 – 26, 2018

I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!  Homecoming 2018 is now complete and what a wonderful week it was.  So many of you participated in the Spirit Days and the energy and school pride was evident in every hallway throughout our school.  The weekend was a blast…and the crowds at the Homecoming Game on Friday night and the Homecoming Games on Saturday morning/afternoon were AWESOME.  As I drove home from the dance on Saturday night, I could not help but reflect on an amazing week it has been.  Furthermore, I thought of how honored I am to serve as your principal.  Each of you truly adds a piece to our family and is helping make this school incredible.  It was a great ride home thinking of the great moments of this past week…especially the great new traditions for our school. 

It is amazing how quickly the month of October is going!  As we begin this week, please know that there are only a few weeks away from the close to Quarter I, and the administration of mid-semester exams.  I hope that each of you are taking a good look at your personal goals that you set in this year and making sure that over the course of the final days of the term…you are working to meet those goals.  Please remember…at Middleborough High School failure is not an option!  Here are a few things for the week ahead!

1. Sachem Shout-Out:
• Thank you to the Student Council Officers, Class Council Officers and the members of Club US who were instrumental in the planning and energy of the Class of 2023 visit to MHS on Wednesday.  You were awesome!!  Thank you for sharing why you love MHS…I think our 8^th graders loved their visit.  Also, a note of sincere thanks to the members of the Concert Choir for their participation in the singing of the National Anthem. 
• Congratulations to the Concert Choir for hosting an outstanding Talent Show last week!   Congratulations Ian Bielski for his incredible drumming!
• To the members of the TV Production for the outstanding “Choice Is Yours” Video that celebrates the great things happening at MHS!  Thank you!!
• To all of the sports teams for a great week of games!  You really helped celebrate our Homecoming with excitement. 
• Congratulations to the MHS Golf Team for making the Tournament for the South Shore League.  Well done, Sachems!
• Thank you for the student council for planning an incredible Homecoming Week.  The events were outstanding.
• Congratulations to Logan Duphily and Bridget Lynch who were named the 2018 Homecoming King and Queen. 
• Congratulations to the Class of 2018 for the Best Float in the annual Homecoming Parade!
• Thank you to the MHS Band, Majorettes and Concert Choir for being a part of a great weekend of Homecoming Events.  The half-time how was awesome.
• Congratulations to the Unified Basketball Team for their outstanding win over Dighton-Rehoboth on Wednesday.
• Thank you to everyone who participated in the annual Homecoming Dinner on Thursday night.  We raised over $1,000.00 for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.  Well done, Sachems!!
• A note of thanks and appreciation to the MHS Cheerleaders for all of their appearances this past week…from Unified Basketball to the many events on Saturday morning…you were awesome!  Thank you!
• Thank you to the Key Club and GSA for their participation in the Saturday morning events for Homecoming!

2.  Mid-Semester Exams are coming – November 7 & 8, 2018
• Mid-semester exams are quickly approaching and it is important to know how the exam schedule will work.  On Wednesday, November 7, mid-semester exams will take place for all Block 1 & 2 classes.  Block 1 and 2 will be extended a bit to allow for maximum time in these exams.  Please be reminded that November 7 is a full day of school.  On November 8, mid-semester exams will take place in all Block 3 & 4 classes and all students will be dismissed at 11:00am.  A formal schedule of the two days will be included in the Bulletin over the next few weeks!  Be sure you begin studying.  J

3.  Student Council Update:
• Executive Board Meeting – Monday, October 22 – 6:00pm
• The next Student Council meeting will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 7:00pm in the MHS Cafeteria.  The theme of the meeting is Halloween…so, come in your best costume!
• MASC Hyannis Applications are due no later than Friday, November 2, 2018 to Mr. Branagan.
• Halloween Fun Fest – Monday, October 29 – 6:00 – 8:00pm

·   All student council members MUST bring bags of candy to Mr. Branagan’s office for this event!  Remember this event is for the little children of Middleborough! 

4. The Amazing Race:  21^st Century Learning Conference – Its coming!
• MHS is excited to launch the second annual 21^st Century Learning Conference for all students on Friday, November 9, 2018.  Information will be coming out shortly for planning.   You will be selecting the workshops and presentations that you would like to attend beginning next week. 
• Get ready for an exciting day at MHS.

5. Mark Your Calendars – Winter Sports is Approaching:
• The Winter Sports Sign-Up Meeting will take place on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 2:00pm in the MHS Gym.  This sign-up will be followed by a special presentation by the Boston Bruins B-Fit Performance Presentation for all MHS Athletes.  This presentation will last from 2:45 – 3:30pm in the MHS Auditorium.
• Please see Mr. Sylvia with any questions.

6.  STW Presents – “Our Town”
• The Speech and Theater Workshop will proudly present their Fall Show, “Our Town” on Friday, November 9^th and Saturday, November 10^th in the MHS Auditorium. 
• Best wishes to the STW as they prepare for their fall show. We are very much looking forward to it!

7. Book Club  Meeting – October 29
• The next Book Club Meeting will take place on Monday, October 29 at 2:00pm in the MHS Library.  Please see Mrs. Phillips for more information.

8. Yearbook Deadlines – Friday, October 26
• Attention all seniors!!  Yearbook photos are due to the Yearbook Staff NO later than Friday, October 26, 2018.  Please email Mrs. MacLeod at jmacleod@middleboro.k12.ma.us or MHS_Yearbook@middleboro.k12.ma.us

9. Early College Event – Monday, October 22
• Attention all students interested in the Early College/Dual Enrollment Opportunities through MHS and Massasoit Community College!  Please join us for a special informational meeting on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 6:30pm in the MHS Library.
• Please see Mrs. Tammy Miller in the Guidance Office for more information.

10.  Home Games This Week:
• Monday, October 22, 2018

·   Field Hockey Vs. Wareham – Varsity – 3:30pm – MHS

·   Field Hockey Vs. Wareham – JV – 5:00pm – MHS

• Tuesday, October 23, 2018

·   NO HOME GAMES

• Wednesday, October 24, 2018

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

·   Field Hockey Vs. Cohasset – JV – 5:15pm – MHS

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

·   Girls Soccer Vs. Carver – JV – 4:15pm – Field Of Dreams

• Thursday, October 25, 2018

·   Football Vs. New Bedford – Freshmen – 4:00pm – Battis Field

·   Girls Soccer Vs. Abington – JV – 5:00pm – Field of Dreams

·   Girls Soccer Vs. Abington – Varsity – 6:30pm – Battis Field

• Friday, October 26, 2018

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

·   Field Hockey Vs. Sturgis Charter – JV – 5:15pm – MHS

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

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

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

·   Boys Soccer Vs. West Bridgewater – Varsity – 6:00pm – Battis Field

• Best of luck to the many away games this week!  Sachem Pride!

Have a great week!  Be good to each other.                

Branagan                                                      

We Are Sachems!