Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of February 4 – February 8, 2019

Hello Sachems!  I hope you had a great weekend!  We had so many events this weekend between athletics and student council…it was a great weekend to be a Sachem!  Congratulations to all of the Sachems who were engaged in games this weekend.  The Winter Ball on Saturday night was absolutely awesome.  It is such a great experience to watch our school come together to celebrate Sachem Pride.  This is such a great time of year to celebrate on how far we have come this year….and keeping the eye on the prize to the end.  You are doing a great job, Sachem!  Keep it up!  Here are a few items for the week ahead:

1. Sachem Shout-Out:. 
• Thank you to all who participated in the Volleyball Tournament on Friday after school.  The gym had a great crowd.  Congratulations to the Seniors on their win!  Also, thank you to the Volleyball Team for their help with coaching and officiating the tournament.  A great afternoon!
• Thank you to Kara McManus and Sam Crowley for representing MHS at the Women In Sports Day in Boston!  A great representation of our school. 
• Thank you to the Student Council for their leadership and vision for bringing the Winter Ball to life. The gym looked amazing.  A special shout-out to Kat LaCroix, Sydney Woodlock and Mia Bennett for their leadership in chairing the dance. 
• Congratulations to the 2019 Winter Ball Court: 

·   Freshmen Prince and Princess – Matt Gwozdz & Riley Griffin

·   Sophomore Prince and Princess – JJ Nunes & Aileen Peddie

·   Junior Prince and Princess – Michael Govoni & Juli Carrington

·   Senior King – Cam LaBree

·   Senior Queen – Abbie Wager

• Congratulations and thank you to Dan Botelho and Jade Almovodar for their leadership and commitment to bring the 2018-2019 MASC Excellence Award Submission to completion.  The story of our Student Council is awesome because of you both.  Thank you!
• A HUGE SHOUT-OUT to all of our students who will participate in the Biology MCAS tests this week!  I hope you feel confident in your ability to be successful on this exam!  We believe in you!

2. Biology MCAS Testing – February 6 & 7, 2019
• Best of luck to our students engaging in the Biology MCAS Exam on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.  We are proud of you…and know that you are going to do an amazing job on this very important assessment.  Please take your time, answer every question and be confident in your ability to find success on this exam.  You can do it. 
• There will be a special meeting of all students taking the MCAS Exam this week at 9:45am on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in the Auditorium.
• The MCAS Exam will take place during Block 1 & 2 on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

3. Winter 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. College Planning Night – Class of 2020 Parents/Guardians/Families
• The College Planning Night for the Parents/Guardians/Families of the Class of 2020 will take place on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 6:30pm in the MHS Auditorium.  This is a very important planning meeting for all parents to attend so that you can begin this very important process strong.
• Please reach out to the Guidance Department with any questions.

5. Quarter II/Semester I Report Cards Distributed:
• The Quarter II/Semester I Report Cards will be distributed on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 1:40pm with an Advisory at the end of the day. 

6. Pop-Up Library – Tuesday, February 5
• The monthly Pop-Up Library will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 during all four lunches.  We welcome the Middleborough Public Library to the high school to borrow the latest books, DVDs, and video games.  You must have a Library Card…please see Mrs. Phillips with any questions.

7. MASBA Mattress Fundraiser – February 9, 2019
• The MASBA Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 10:00am to 5:00pm in the MHS Gym.  Come and support Middleborough Athletics and purchase a mattress for your home.  If you have any questions regarding this fundraiser, please reach out to Mr. Sylvia in the MHS Athletic Department.

8. 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.

9. Home Winter Games of the Week:
• Monday, February 4

·   No Home Events

• Tuesday, February 5

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

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

• Wednesday, February 6

·   Ice Hockey Vs. Sacred Heart – Varsity – 8:00pm – Bridgewater Ice Area

·   Gymnastics Vs. Hanover – Varsity – 6:30pm – Pembroke

• Thursday, February 7

·   No Home Events

• Friday, February 8

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

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

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

• Saturday, February 9

·   Ice Hockey Vs. Monomoy – Varsity – 1:00pm – Bridgewater Ice Arena

·   Gymnastics Vs. Cranberry League – Varsity – 3:30pm - Brockton

• 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!