Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of February 11 – 15, 2019

Hello Sachems!  I hope you had a great weekend!  What a very busy and exciting weekend for our school!  Between the many games and competitions this weekend…Sachem Pride was everywhere.  Thank you to all of our athletes who participated in the very successful Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday.   We have a very busy, but exciting week ahead with February vacation on the horizon…we can do it!  Keep it up!  Here are a few items for the week ahead:

1. Sachem Shout-Out:
• Congratulations to the MHS Wrestling Team for an outstanding job at their tournament on Saturday.  Also, a special note to congratulate Jake Studley by earning Gold and Peter Calogero earning Bronze for their ticket to the Wrestling State Championship Meet next weekend.  Additionally, Jaden Estrada takes the Gold.   Job Well Done!
• Congratulations to Nicky Hart who placed 12^th overall in the Sectional Diving Tournament at MIT on Saturday.  Job well done!  Nicki heads to Boston University for the State Championships for Diving next weekend.
• Congratulations to the MHS Gymnastics Team for placing 5^th in our League and to Alissa Rouillier for placing 10^th all around.  Excellent job for our first season engaging in this sport.  Well done, Sachems!!
• A HUGE SHOUT-OUT to all of our students participates in the Biology MCAS tests last week!  From all accounts…you were confident and ready for this exam.  Could not be prouder of your commitment to excellence!
• Thank you to Madison Roberts and Bella Ventresca for sharing their college applications experiences with the Class of 2020 during the College Planning Night.  Job Well Done!!
• Best wishes to the MHS Track and Field Team, Boys Diving and Winter Cheerleading in their respective meets and tournaments taking place on Sunday!!

2. Spring Sports Informational Meeting – Tuesday, February 12
• The annual Spring Sports Sign-Up and Information Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2018 at 2:00pm in the MHS Gym.  All students interested and planning on playing a spring sport must attend this event. Please see Mr. Sylvia with any questions or concerns.

3.  FamilySTRONG Meeting – Tuesday, February 12, 2019

·         The next FamilySTRONG Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 6:30pm in the MHS Library.  Dr. Melanie Gates will share important information regarding the Dollars for Scholars Program.  Also, Mr. Steve Goldman will present the Middleborough High School Scholarship Program.

4.  Flower Day -February 14, 2019:

• Just a reminder that Flower Day cards will be available all this week during lunches for the cost of $1.00 per card.  Flowers will be delivered on February 14, 2019.

5.  Professional Development Day – Friday, February 15

·         Just a reminder to all students!  Our next Professional Development Day for all staff will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019.  Dismissal for all students will be at 11:30am. 

6.  GSA Cookie Party – February 13  

·         The GSA will host their third annual Cookie Party on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 2:00pm in the MHS Cafeteria.  Come and celebrate with friends!  Please see Ash Baron or Mrs. Milani with any questions. 

     7.  Middleborough Science Café – February 13 – 6:00pm

·         The next Middleborough Science Café will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 6:00pm in the MHS Library.  The guest speaker will be Mr. James Barrett from Drummey Rosanne Anderson, Inc., the firm that designed the new high school.  Mr. Barrett will come and talk about the importance of creating and energy efficient building.  This will be a very interesting presentation…please come!!

     8.  Student Council Update

·         Executive Board Meeting – Monday, February 11 – 6:00pm

·         Full-Council Meeting – Wednesday, February 13 – 6:00 – 7:45

o   Please note the earlier start time for the Student Council Meeting on Wednesday!  We will have our meeting and then head over to the Boys Basketball Game to cheer on the Sachems!!

9.  Home Games This Week:

·         Monday, February 11

o   NO Home Events

·         Tuesday, February 12

o   NO Home Events

·         Wednesday, February 13

o   Boys Basketball Vs. Fairhaven – Freshmen – 3:30pm – MHS Gym

o   Boys Basketball Vs. Fairhaven – JV – 5:00pm – MHS Gym

o   Boys Basketball Vs. Fairhaven – Varsity – 6:30pm – MHS Gym

·         Thursday, February 14

o   NO Home Events

·         Friday, February 15

o   NO Home Events

·         Saturday, February 16 & Sunday, February 17

o   Track – State Tournament – Reggie Lewis Center – Times - TBD

o   Swimming & Diving – State Tournament – Boston University – Times - TBD

o   Wrestling –State Tournament – Time & Location – TBD

·         Monday, February 18

o   Ice Hockey Vs. Taunton – Varsity – 3:00pm – Bridgewater  Ice Arena

o   Girls Basketball Vs. Case – JV – 5:00pm – MHS Gym

o   Girls Basketball Vs. Case – Varsity – 6:30pm – MHS Gym

Have a great week and be good to each other!   

Branagan J

We Are Sachems!