Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of January 28 – February 1, 2019

Hello Sachems!  I hope you had a great weekend!  On Wednesday, you will begin a new chapter in your journey at MHS.  This new journey is the start of a new semester, which gives you a chance to have a fresh start and engage your goals for success.  I expect that each of you will be an active participant in the classroom.  I want you to raise the bar of your learning and attempt to reach the goals that you have set. Please remember, it is never too late to set some goals.  This semester will truly fly by…and I do not want you looking back at this year with regret.  Come on, Sachems…let’s get this done!  I am so proud of the work you are doing and I know that you can push yourself even further.  With that being said…I wish you the very best on your upcoming end of semester exams.  Here are a few items for the week ahead!

1. Sachem Shout-Out:
• Thank you to the members of the National Honor Society for sponsoring the Cocoa Cram as you helped prepare and guide many students toward success on their final exams.
• Thank you to the Middleborough High School GSA for a wonderful week of empowerment and support with the “No Name Calling Week”.  It was so good to see so many of our students and staff sign the banner in the cafeteria during the week of celebration.   Nice job, GSA.
• Thank you to the many AP English students who participated in the AP English Mock Exam on Saturday morning.  Job well done!
• Congratulations to Sydney Jutras and Carissa Chane for being selected to represent MHS at the annual Student Government Day program at the State House in April.  Well done!

2. Final Exams – January 28 & January 29, 2019:

·         Just a friendly reminder that MHS will hold Final Exams for all students beginning on Monday, January 28 & Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  Monday will be a full-day of school with exams being held in Block 1 & 2.  Tuesday will be a half-day of school with exams being held in Blocks 3 & 4.  Be reminded that dismissal for the high school only will be at 11:00am on Tuesday.  Wednesday, January 30, 2019 will begin the first day of Second Semester!

·         I wish you the very best on your exams!

3. MHS Open House – Wednesday, February 6, 2019
• The high school will host an open house as we begin second semester on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 6:30 – 8:00pm.  Please let your families know they will have an opportunity to meet your second semester teachers. 

4. Biology MCAS - February 6 & 7, 2019
• Just a reminder to our students who took Biology first semester that you will be sitting for the Biology MCAS Test on Wednesday and Thursday of next week!  Please wish our students well who are sitting for this very important exam this week. 
• For all students taking the Biology MCAS next week….be sure to connect with your Biology Teacher about review sessions this week after school.

5. 2019 – 2020 Scheduling – Last Call!!
• Attention all students in Grades 9 – 11.  The Aspen Portal will remain open for any student who has not entered the system to pick your classes for next year must do so by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019. The portal will close at the end of the day on Friday. Please see your guidance counselor with any questions.

6. Winter Ball 2019 – Saturday, February 2, 2019
• Just a reminder that Winter Ball will be held on Saturday night.  Here are some reminders

                                          i.    Winter Ball - Saturday, February 2, 2019 - 7 – 10pm ~ MHS Gym

1.    Tickets will be on sale beginning January 28^th during all lunches from Mrs. Holmgren in the main office.  Also, if you are planning on bringing a guest from another school, you must complete the permission slip, which can be found in the main office.  Forms must be returned by THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019!

7. Flower Day – February 14, 2019
• Just a reminder that Flower Day cards will be available beginning February 4, 2019 during all four lunches!  The cost to send a flower to a friend or classmate is $1.00!  You do not want to miss out on this MHS tradition!

8.  College Planning Night – Class of 2020 – Thursday, February 7, 2019

·         Part one of the College Planning Experience will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 6:30pm in the MHS Auditorium.  This is a very important evening for the members of the Class of 2020 and their parents/guardians.  Please do not miss out on this chance to get a jump-start on this very important process. 

·         Please reach out to your guidance counselor with any questions.  Looking forward to this journey for you!

     8.  The Mattress Fundraiser – February 9, 2019

·         The 5^th Annual Middleborough High School All Sports Boosters Association will be holding the annual Mattress Fundraiser in the MHS Gym on Saturday, February 9, 2019.  Please spread the word!!

     9.  Powderpuff Volleyball Game – February 1, 2019

·         Student Council will host the first annual Powderpuff Volleyball Game on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 3:00pm in the MHS Gym.  Come and watch the guys play volleyball.  There is still time to get a team together to play!  Please see Kyle Maloney or Nick Mello for more information. 

·         See you there!

     10.  Patriots Day – Friday, February 1, 2019

·         With the New England Patriots heading the Super Bowl it is only right to deck out the school with our Patriots Gear!  So, let’s get ready to celebrate the Super Bowl and wear your New England Patriots Gear on Friday!

11.  Home Winter Games of the Week:

• Monday, January 28

                                          i.    No Home Events

• Tuesday, January 29

                                          i.    Boys Basketball Vs. Norwell – Freshman – 3:30pm – MHS Gym

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

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

                                       iv.    Swimming and Diving Vs. Norwell – Varsity – 4:00pm – Burkland Pool

• Wednesday, January 30

                                          i.    Ice Hockey Vs. Abington – Varsity – 8:00pm – Bridgewater Ice Arena

• Thursday, January 31

                                          i.    Winter Track – South Shore League Championships – 4:30pm – Reggie Lewis Center

• Friday, February 1

                                          i.    Swimming and Diving – South Shore League Championships – 5:00pm – UMASS Dartmouth

                                         ii.    Gymnastics Vs. Cohasset – 6:30pm – Massachusetts Gymnastics Center – Pembroke

• Saturday, February 2

                                          i.    No Home Events

• 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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