Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of November 26 – 30, 2018

I hope all of you had an amazing holiday and weekend!  I think Thanksgiving allows for each of us to appreciate the people in our lives who make a difference!  Thank you for making a difference in mine!  Last week was an outstanding representation of what Sachem Pride really is, and I thank each of you for being a part of that commitment to make our school incredible.  Clearly, for many of us…we truly made our school “home” last week with the many events to celebrate Spirit Week!   The spirit continued as the Sachems brought the Thanksgiving Game Trophy back to Middleborough with a great win over Carver.  We have a very busy week ahead…so, here we go!

1. Sachem Shout-Out:
• To the Student Council for an outstanding Spirit Week!  Every aspect of the events that you planned was flawless!  A special note to the juniors and seniors who participated in the Powder Puff Game last Monday for an outstanding commitment to making that event what it should be…fun!  It was a great night of celebration at Battis Field!
• Thank you to our Football Team, Cheerleaders, and Band for an outstanding Thanksgiving Day Game at Carver High School.  Although, it was bitter cold…the pride of the Black and Orange arrived at Carver High School on Thursday.  Thank you for a great day! 
• Thank you to Heidi Chretien, Chase Holyoke, Bridget Lynch and Logan  Duphily for running the pep rally on Tuesday!  It was great time.  Also, special congratulations to Heidi Chretien and Owen McCarthy for being named the 2018 Spirit King and Queen!  They truly represent the best of Sachem Spirit!
• Congratulations to the Class of 2021 for winning the 2018 Spirit Banner competition!
• Congratulations to the Class of 2022 for winning the Gym Decorating competition!  Great work!
• Congratulations to Owen Kidd for being selected to Senior District Music Festival.  This is an outstanding accomplishment for you and your school is so proud of you!
• Best of luck to the cast and crew of the Musical who began their rehearsals this past week for their show in late January.  We look forward to seeing each of you light up the stage. 
• Congratulations to the MHS Football Team for an outstanding game on Thanksgiving!  The 27-6 final score against Carver was a perfect way to end a great season! The senior members of the team were absolutely outstanding examples of leaders in our school.  It has been a true honor to work with you over the last four years! 

2. Winter Sports Begin – Love It:
• The Winter Sports season will officially begin on Monday, November 26!  Please remember to all winter athletes that your Family ID account is established and completed before you can practice.  Please see Mr. Sylvia or email him at rsylvia@middleboro.k12.ma.us for more information.
• I want to wish all of our winter athletes luck this season!  I expect great things from our athletes…not only do I hope for winning seasons and potential tournaments…but, I want academic excellence.  I can’t wait to come and see all of your play and compete! 

3. The Spirit of Giving:
• The Student Council is hosting their annual holiday celebrations that you may want to be a part of during this important time of year of giving. 

                                         i.    Sachem Santa’s - Sign-up to buy a gift for a child in need from our community beginning on Monday, December 3, 2018 during all four lunches.

                                       ii.    Food Drive - Bring in as many can-goods and other non-perishable food items to help the local food pantry in town.  Please drop your donations in the shopping carts located in the cafeteria.

                                      iii.    Holiday Helpers - Bring in holiday decorations and materials to decorate a tree as we sponsor families in town to help bring holiday cheer to their homes.

4.  Key Club ~ Eat to Heat – Wednesday, December 5, 2018
• It is with great pride to announce the annual Eat to Heat, sponsored by the MHS Key Club.   Come and support the Key Club as they raise money for families in need to keep them warn this winter.  Please see Ms. Adelman or Mr. Reynolds to make a reservation for you and your friends to share a great meal and to make a difference.  The event will take place in the MHS Cafeteria.

5. Book Club Meeting – Monday, November 26, 2018
• The next meeting of the MHS Book Club will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 2:00pm in the MHS Library.  Please see Mrs. Phillips with any questions. 

6. Progress Reports and Parent-Teacher Conferences – December 10, 2018
• As we prepare to distribute Term 2 Progress Reports on Monday, December 10, 2018…I want each of you to make a promise to yourself for success.  I am very proud of each of you who made Honor Roll for Term 1; however, I want that number to be higher.  Motivate and stretch yourself farther than you think you can go.  I know you can do it. 

                                         i.    Progress Reports will be distributed on Monday, December 10^th during a special advisory session on Monday at 1:40pm

                                       ii.    Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, December 10^th from 6:00 – 8:30pm at MHS.  Appointment Sheets will be distributed on Monday, December 3^rdin all Block 1 classes so you can make appointments with your respective teachers.

Have a great week and be good to each other!   

Branagan J

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