Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of January 7 – January 11, 2019

Hello Sachems!  It is good to get back to school!  I have missed our routines that school brings, and it is great to be back to learning.  We are approaching the final weeks of Semester I, and we have a great deal to accomplish in order for each of you to FinishSTRONG!  Remember the goals that you set at the beginning of the year for yourself and there is still time to complete that goal.  I expect excellence out of each of you…and everyone at MHS is behind you with this expectation.  I want each of you to work hard this week in all of your classes as we begin the final push to the end of the semester.  I know you can do it!  We have a very busy week ahead…so, here we go…

1. Sachem Shout-Out:
• To the winter athletes for their commitment to our school and team as they endured the cold practices, meets, games and tournaments!  You are doing great, Sachems!
• A Special note of congratulations to the Wrestling Team for their outstanding win against Rockland.  This was a first league win for the team in many years.  Well done, Sachems!
• Congratulations to Nicki Hart and Declan Hastings for their outstanding placements in their respective Diving Competition last week.  We love when records get broken.  Great work!
• Congratulations to Dylan Tobiaz for being named a NATIONAL WINNER of the Horatio Alger Scholarship.  A HUGE accomplished and so well-deserved.  Dylan will head to Washington D.C. for a very formal ceremony where he will receive his scholarship. 
• Best of luck to Owen Kidd who will represent MHS at the Senior District Festival at Canton High School on Saturday.  He will truly make our school proud!

2. Senior Class Trip To Florida Meeting - VERY IMPORTANT
• To the members of the Class of 2019 who is attending the senior class trip to Florida over April vacation, there is a very brief, but important meeting to select your roommates for the class trip.  The meeting will begin at 2:00pm in the MHS Library on Friday, January 11, 2019.  Please see Mr. Branagan with any questions.  Also, if any senior is interested in going and has not signed up for the trip….please see Mr. Branagan as a few spots have opened.

     3.  Student Council Update:

·         Executive Board Meeting – January 7, 2019 – 6:00pm

·         Student Council Meeting – January 9, 2019 – 7:00pm

o   This meeting is very important for all members of the Student Council as we will begin our planning of Winter Week and Winter Ball 2019.  See you all there!

4.  Program of Studies Night – Wednesday, January 23, 2019:

• Attention Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022…the Program of Studies Night will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 6:30pm in the Auditorium.  This evening officially begins the scheduling process for 2019-2020 School Year. 
• Literature will be distributed to all students in Grades 9 – 11 on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in a special advisory at the end of the day. 
• The portal to begin scheduling is due to open on Friday, January 18, 2019.
• Please see your guidance counselor with any questions.

5.  Professional Development Day – Friday, January 18

• A reminder to all MHS Students that our teachers will be engaging in very important trainings and workshops on Friday, January 18, 2019.  This means…there is EARLY DISMISSAL (11:30AM) for all students on that day!

6.  Class of 2019 - Senior Dues REMINDER:

• Attention all members of the Class of 2019!  Please be reminded that your senior dues of $50.00 are due to the main office as soon as possible.  Cash/bank check or money order will be accepted.  Senior dues are used for everything related to your senior week events that will be here before you know it!  Please see Mrs. Holmgren in the main office to pay your senior dues! 

    7.  Middleborough Science Café – January 10, 2019

• The Middleborough High School YESS Club and the Science Department are proud to present their Science Café on Thursday, January 10, 2019 in the MHS Library.  Come and learn about Diamonds found in the salt marsh. 
• Be sure to check this out!!

    8.  SEMASC Winter Conference – Thursday, January 10, 2019 – FINAL CALL!

·         Attention all members of the Student Council!!  Come and be a part of the Middleborough Delegation attending the Winter Conference at Attleborough 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!

9.  MASC Unified Bocce Tournament – Saturday, January 12, 2019 – FINAL CALL!

·         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, Mr. Siciliano or Owen McCarthy with any questions.

   10.  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.

   11.  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.

   12.  Attention All MHS Students – Young Voices for the Planet – January 12

·         The Sustainable Middleborough Group is offering a very cool opportunity to all MHS Students on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 3:00pm at the Middleborough Public Library.  Come and meet students like you who took action to help keep our planet clean and healthy – right in their own towns.  A special thanks to this community group for inviting our student body to attend this very important conversation.  Hope to see you there. 

13. Home Winter Games of the Week:

·         Monday, January 7

·         Indoor Track  Vs. Abington - Varsity – 6:00pm – Reggie Lewis Center

• Tuesday, January 8

·   Girls Basketball Vs. Rockland – JV – 5:00pm – MHS Gym

·   Girls Basketball Vs. Rockland – Varsity – 6:30pm – MHS Gym

·   Boys/Girls Swimming Vs. Bishop Stang – Varsity – 4:00pm – Burkland Pool

• Wednesday, January 9

·   No Home Events

• Thursday, January 10

·   Boys/Girls Swimming Vs. Pembroke – Varsity – 4:00pm – Burkland Pool

• Friday, January 11

·   Boys Basketball Vs. Carver – Freshmen – 3:30pm – MHS Gym

·   Boys Basketball Vs. Carver – JV – 5:00pm – MHS Gym

·   Boys Basketball Vs. Carver – Varsity – 6:30pm – MHS Gym

·   Gymnastics Vs. Scituate – Varsity – 7:30pm – Pembroke MGC

• Saturday, January 12

·   Middleborough Quad Event – 10:00am – MHS Gym

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

We Are Sachems!

                                                                           

Special Reminder - Final Exam Schedule

•  Block 1 & 2 Exams - Monday, January 28, 2019

·   Full Day of School

·   Dismissal at 1:50pm

• Block 3 & 4 Exams – Tuesday, January 29, 2019

·   Half-Day of School (High School ONLY)

·   Dismissal at 11:00am