Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of December 31 – January 4, 2019

Hello Sachems!  I want to take an opportunity and officially welcome you back to school and to wish you a happy new year!  I hope you had a great vacation.  As we begin another week, I hope you took a moment over your time off to reflect on the closing of the first semester, which is quickly approaching and seeing what you can do to be sure that you are finishing strong!  Also, I would encourage each of you to begin setting new goals for yourself as you prepare for the start of the new semester, which will begin on January 30, 2019.  We have a very busy week ahead…so, here we go

1. Sachem Shout-Out:
• To the members of the Student Council for hosting an outstanding Holiday Dinner with the residents of the Conway House.  It was a complete success!  Thank you for making a difference!
• Congratulations to the GSA for their holiday party and thank you for inviting the school community to attend.  It was a great celebration! 
• Congratulations to Best Buddies for their great meeting and ginger-bread house party! 
• A note to thanks to Eden Eugenio, Sarah Goss and Maggie Desrosiers for their help in planning the Alumni College Fair.  You were incredible in the planning!
• To our winter athletes for outstanding work during the break.  So many of you had practices and games throughout this week.  Congratulations on the many victories this week!!  Sachem Pride!
• A special shout-out to the Girls Basketball Team for winning the Cardinal Spellman Holiday Tournament.  Well done.
• A note to congratulations to Abbie Wager for setting a new school record and to Cam LaBree for qualifying for the Division 4 tournament with his personal record.  Well done!

2. Club US Meeting – Wednesday, January 2 – 6:30pm
• The next meeting of the Club US will take place on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 6:30pm in the MHS Library.  This meeting is very important as we will brainstorm some changes to a more collaborative Winter Week celebration in February.  We hope all members can make it. 
• Please see Mr. Branagan or Mr. Sylvia with any questions.

3.  Senior Class Trip to Florida - Very Important Meeting -

 January 11

• A special note to all seniors attending the Senior Class Trip to Florida over April vacation.  There will be a very important, but brief meeting on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 2:00pm in the MHS Library.  The reason for this meeting is to do the room assignments for the trip.  Please make every effort to attend this meeting.  Please see me with any questions or concerns, especially if your status has changed regarding your participation in the trip.  Please see Mr. Branagan as soon as possible.  See you at the meeting!

4. SEMASC Winter Conference – Thursday, January 10, 2019
• Attention all members of the Student Council!!  Come and be a part of the Middleborough Delegation attending the Winter Conference at Wareham High School.  This is an after-school event.  Please see Mr. Branagan for a permission slip and to be a part of the delegation.  Space is limited…so, do not miss out!

5. MASC Unified Bocce Tournament – Saturday, January 12, 2019
• Attention all members of the MHS Student Council and Best Buddies!  Come and be a part of the Fans in the Stands as we cheer on the Sachems in the annual MASC Unified Bocce Tournament at Walpole High School. 
• Permission slips are located in the main office.  This event is open to any member of Student Council and/or Best Buddies. 
• Please see Mr. Branagan or Owen McCarthy with any questions.

6. The Pop-Up Library – January 8
• We are proud to welcome the Middleborough Public Library with the launch of the Pop-Up Library.  You can visit the table in the cafeteria and borrow books, movies, video games and find out about upcoming programs at the Public Library.  The Pop-Up Library will be in the cafeteria.  See you there. 

7. Book Club – Monday, January 7
• The next Book Club Meeting will take place on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 2:00pm in the MHS Library.  Please see Mrs. Phillips for more information. 

8. Middleborough Science Café – January 10
• The next Science Café will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 6:00pm in the MHS Library.  The focus of the evening will be on the saltwater terrapin.  Please see Mr. Harris for more information.  Hope to see you there. 

9. Student Council Meeting – January 9
• The next meeting of the Student Council will take place on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 7:00pm in the MHS Cafeteria.  All members should attend as we have important planning to do done for Winter Week and Winter Ball.
• SAVE THE DATE:  Winter Ball will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

10. Important Upcoming Dates and Events - Mark Your Calendars
• 2019-2020 Scheduling Process officially begins on January 23, 2019.
• Program of Studies Night and Online Scheduling Support - January 13, 2019.
• Professional Development Day - Friday, January 18, 2019 – 11:30am dismissal for students on this day at the high school.
• Final Exams - Semester I - January 28 (Full Day of School) and January 29 (Half Day of School)
• Start of Quarter III - Wednesday, January 30, 2019

11. Home Winter Games of the Week:
• Monday, December 31

                                         i.    NO HOME EVENTS

• Tuesday, January 1

                                         i.    NO HOME EVENTS

• Wednesday, January 2

                                         i.    Boys Basketball Vs. Randolph – Freshmen – 3:30pm – MHS Gym

                                        ii.    Boys Basketball Vs. Randolph – JV – 5:00pm – MHS Gym

                                       iii.    Boys Basketball Vs. Randolph – Varsity – 6:30pm – MHS Gym

• Thursday, January 3

                                         i.    Swimming Vs. Hanover – Varsity – 4:30pm -  Burkland Pool

                                        ii.    Wrestling Vs. Rockland – Varsity – 6:00pm – MHS Gym

• Friday, January 4

                                         i.    Boys Basketball Vs. East Bridgewater – Freshmen – 3:30pm – MHS Gym

                                        ii.    Boys Basketball Vs. East Bridgewater – JV – 5:00pm – MHS Gym

                                       iii.    Boys  Basketball Vs. East Bridgewater – Varsity – 6:30pm – MHS Gym

                                       iv.    Gymnastics Vs. Plymouth – Varsity – 7:30pm – Pembroke MGC

• Saturday, January 5

                                         i.    Ice Hockey Vs. Rockland – Varsity – 1:00pm – Bridgewater Ice Arena.

• Best of luck all of our teams this week with our many away games and meets!

Have a great week and be good to each other!

Branagan J

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