Sunday, November 4, 2018


Branagan’s Bulletin
Week of November 5 – 9, 2018

I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!  Next Monday, school will not be in session as we honor Veteran’s Day.  I hope to you will take a moment to reflect on why we celebrate Veteran’s Day and give thanks to those people in your life who have served or currently serve in our Nation’s Military.  We thank them for their service! This week we will mark the end of the first quarter with the engagement of your mid-semester examinations, which will take place on Wednesday and Thursday.  You are ready for these assessments, and I want you to be confident that you have learned STRONG and will make yourself proud of your accomplishment.  As we begin a new term, I want you to strive academically further than you ever thought you could go.  I believe in you!
Additionally, this on Friday of this week, we will welcome many special guests to our school as we engage in our second annual 21st Century Learning Conference.  Our school will take off on the Amazing Race of living in a 21st Century World.  Are you ready?  Excited for the week ahead. 

Here are few items for the week ahead:

  1. Sachem Shout-Out:
    • CONGRATULATIONS!!! To our Football Team for our outstanding win against Sharon on Friday evening!  Sachem Pride!! 
    • CONGRATULATIONS!!! To our Cheerleaders for qualifying for the South Regional Tournament next weekend!  Clearly…each of you cheered your heart out about your love for the Sachems!  Well done!  Regionas…here we come!
    • Wow…Just Wow!!  CONGRATULATION to the Girls Soccer Team for an incredible season.  Your game against Dighton-Rehoboth on Sunday was tremendous.  Beyond proud of this team!  You defined Sachem Pride on that field!
    • CONGRATULATIONS to the Volleyball Team for their outstanding win on Thursday against Norwell.  This team will now step into the Quarter-Finals for the South against Stoughton.  Well done!!
    • CONGRATULATIONS!!! To the Field Hockey Team for their outstanding job on Wednesday at their tournament game.  For the first time in decades…the Black and Orange made an appearance at this very important game.  So proud of this team.  We will be back!
    • CONGRATULATIONS to Hannah Melendy, Bella Ruggiero, Cami Morano and Tori Ulrich for being named South Shore League All Stars for Field Hockey. 
    • CONGRATULATIONS to Abbie Wager, Shae Gallagher, Alex Kirkpatrick and Paul Giovanoni for being named South Shore League All Stars for Cross Country.  Additionally, Abbie Wager was named the MVP for the entire league.
    • CONGRATULATIONS to the entire Cross Country Team for being named the 2018 South Shore League Sportsmanship Award.  So proud!
    • CONGATULATIONS to Cam Labree, Josh Young and Josh Savard for being named South Shore League All Stars for Boys Soccer
    • CONGATULATIONS to Jaida Corcoran, Emily Benson and Alexis VanderZeyde for being named South Shore League All Starts for Girls Soccer.  Also, a special note of congratulations to Alexi for being named an Eastern Mass All Star.
    • CONGRATULATIONS to Bridget Lynch, Madison Roberts and Danah Moore for being named South Shore League All Stars for Volleyball. 
    • CONGRATULATIONS to Colby Allen and Peter Hinko for being named South Shore League All Stars for Golf. 
    • CONGRATULATIONS!!! To the Math Team for their outstanding performance at their first meet of the season last week.  Job Well Done, Sachems!  A special note of celebration to Jade Almodovar and Angel Rees for their top scores in the meet on Thursday. 
    • Job well done to the many students who participated in the SAT Exams at MHS on Saturday.  Your hard work will pay off!  Proud of you and your commitment to excellence!

  1. Speech and Theatre Workshop Present – “Our Town” – November 9 & 10:
    • The MHS Speech and Theatre Workshop will present “Our Town” on Friday, November 9 & Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 7:00pm in the MHS Auditorium.  I can’t wait to see it!  I hope to see many students there supporting the STW!
    • I want to wish STW well with their very important technical week beginning on Monday!

  1. 21st Century Learning Conference – November 9, 2018
    • On Friday, November 9, 2018 – our entire school community will participate in our first 21st Century Learning Conference.  We have a wide variety of community partners coming to MHS to help each of you engage in the 21st Century world. 
    • All students will sign up for their respective workshops on Monday, November 5, 2018 during a special advisory in the afternoon.  Please be sure your laptops are ready to engage with the workshop selection.
    • More information will be coming out this week. 
    • Also, all seniors who are internships will report to MHS for the entire day for the Learning Conference.  Also, all Massasoit Students will be at MHS for the entire day.
    • Get ready for an amazing race!!

  1.  MCAS Re-Test - November  8 – 15, 2018
    • A note our small group of students taking part in the ELA and Math MCAS Re-test:
                                          i.    Math – November 8 & 9
                                         ii.    ELA – November 13, 14 & 15
    • We believe in you!

  1. Unified Basketball Game – HOME – Wednesday, November 7 – 4:00pm
    • The final home game of the season for Unified Basketball will take place on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 4:00pm against
    • The theme of the game is Orange Power.  Come to the game in all ORANGE as we support our athletes with the energy and spirit to show our team that the Sachems are in full support for a potential undefeated season!  Let’s pack the gym!

  1. FamilySTRONG Meeting – Wednesday, November 14 – Mark Your Calendar
    • Please join FamilySTRONG for a very special presentation by Mr. Don Kerr from AAA.  Mr. Kerr is an expert on the very important process of completing the ever important FAFSA.  This session is of a particular interest to the Class of 2019.  The meeting begins at 6:00pm in the MHS Library.  We hope to see you there!

  1. Professional Development Day – Tuesday, November 6 – NO SCHOOL
    • Please be reminded that Tuesday, November 6, 2018 is a full-day professional day for the Middleborough Public Schools.  There is no school on Tuesday. 
    • Be sure you are using the day to study for your mid-semester exams.

  1. Winter Sports Meeting – Thursday, November 15, 2018 – Mark Your Calendar!
    • The Winter Sports Meeting for all athletes and parents/guardians will take place on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 6:00pm in the MHS Auditorium.  Please reach out to Mr. Sylvia with any questions.
    • Looking forward to a great season ahead!

  1. Mid-Semester Study Crunch – Monday, November 5, 2018
    • Attention all MHS Students…especially Grade 9 students!!  Please join us for the Mid-Semester Study Crunch on Monday, November 5, 2018 from 2:00 – 3:30pm in the MHS Library.  Come and work with members of the National Honor Society as they work to help prepare for mid-semester exams.  Hope you can join us!

  1. The Middleborough Science Café – Thursday, November 8
    • The next Science Café will take place on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 6:00pm in the MHS Library.  The topic of the Science Café is Invaders – a look at insects and by Mr. Blake Dinius who is a Plymouth County Extension Entomologist.  Hope to see you there. 
    • Please see Mr. Harris in Room 314 with any questions.

  1. Spirit Week 2018:  Mark Your Calendar ~ The Countdown Begins
    • The annual Spirit Week begins in two weeks!  You do not want to miss out
                                          i.    Monday, November 19 -  Gym Decorating in Gym begins at 2:00pm
                                         ii.    Monday, November 19 – Powder Puff and Bonfire – 6:00pm at Battis Field
                                        iii.    Tuesday, November 20 – Pep Rally – Block 4
                                       iv.    Wednesday, November 21 – NO SCHOOL
                                        v.    Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving Football Game vs. Carver (At Carver)


  1.  Powder Puff Game – Attention Class of 2019 & 2020
    • Permission Slips to participate will be available beginning on Wednesday of this week from the main office in order to participate as a player, cheerleader and/or coach. 
    • All completed permission slips are due to Mr. Branagan no later than Friday, November 16, 2018. 
    • You will not play in the game without this permission slip completed and on file.

  1.  Mid-Semester Exams - November 7 & 8
    • We have two very important days that will be happening next week.  Please know that November 7th will be FULL Day of school and will include TWO mid-semester examinations.  November 8th will be an early release day (for the high school only) with a dismissal at 11:00am and will include TWO mid-semester exams.  The exam schedule is below.
    • DAY 1 ~ Regular School Day                                          
November 7, 2018 ~ BLACK Day                                  
                                          i.       Announcements ~ 7:20 to 7:25                        
   Block 1 ~ 7:25 to 8:55 (Exam~90 minutes)                  
               Passing 5 Minutes                               
   Block 2 ~ 9:00 to 10:30 (Exam~90 minutes)                       
               Passing 5 Minutes                                      
   Block 3 ~ 10:35 to 12:44                                       
          Lunch 1 ~ 10:35 to 11:05                                
               Passing 2 Minutes                            
          Lunch 2 ~ 11:07 to 11:37                                
               Passing 2 Minutes
              Lunch 3 ~ 11:39 to 12:09
               Passing 2 Minutes
              Lunch 4 ~ 12:11 to 12:41
               Passing 2 Minutes
   Block 4 ~ 12:43 to 1:50

DAY 2 ~ Early Release
November 8, 2018 ~ BLACK Day
Announcements ~ 7:20 to 7:30
   Block 3 ~ 7:30 to 9:00 (Exam~90 minutes)
          Break ~ 9:00 to 9:20
                   Restroom Break
                        Lunches sold in Cafeteria ~
                   Food may be eaten in Cafeteria or
                        Brought to Block 4 Classroom
   Block 4 ~ 9:30 to 11:00 (Exam~90 minutes)


  1.  Big Games This Week:
    • Sachem Volleyball will take on Stoughton on Monday, November 5 at 6:00pm at Stoughton High School for the Quarter-Final for the South.  It would be awesome to see many Sachems at Stoughton for this game!
    • Sachem Football will take on Berkley-Somerset on Friday, November 9 at Somerset-Berkley.  Kick-off time will be announced soon.
    • The Cross Country Team will take part in the Cross Country Divisional Championship Meet on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in Wrentham
    • The Cheerleaders will compete in the Regional/Sectional Competition on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Franklin High School.

Have a great week and be good to each other!   





Branagan J


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