Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of April 1 – April 5, 2019

Hello Sachems!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  I want to take an opportunity to congratulate and thank the Class of 2021 for an outstanding job on their MCAS test last week.  You work very hard each and every day, and I could not be prouder of you for your commitment to excellence.  We have a very busy week ahead as we enter the final week of Quarter3.  This week is a chance to organize, prepare and seek extra help so that you are ready for your exams next week.  I want each of you to finish strong and to feel accomplished!  I believe in you!  Here are few items for the upcoming week!

1. Sachem Shout-Out:
• To our Spring Athletes who are showing what Sachem Pride is all about!  The first of many games begin this week!  I can’t wait to see the Black and Orange leading the charge…on and off the field and court!
• Congratulations to Zach Silvia for his accomplishments in Basketball as you represented MHS at the Dave Cowens Award Dinner last week.
• Congratulations to Declan Hastings for taking a major step in his leadership journey as they will be running for office within the SEMASC Executive Board on Wednesday.  I know Declan will make Middleborough proud!
• Congratulations to the MHS Majorette Team on their place in the New England Championships last weekend. 

                                          i.    B Team – 3^rd Place

                                         ii.    Novice Team – 1^st Place

                                        iii.    A Team – 3^rd Place

                                       iv.    Open Team – 1^st Place – New England Champions

• Congratulations to Rachael Peterson who won the New England Majorette Scholarship for the Class of 2019.
• Congratulations to Dylan Tobiaz who will represent Middleborough High School this week as he is honored in Washington, D.C. as a National Winner of the Horatio Alger Scholarship.  We are so proud of you, Dylan!

2. Mid-Semester Exams – Monday, April 8 & Tuesday, April 9:
• Just a reminder that Mid-Semester Exams will take place on Monday and Tuesday of next week.  Block 1 & 2 exams will be administered on Monday, and the school day will end at 1:50pm.  Block 3 & 4 exams will be administered on Tuesday, and the school day will end at 11:00am. 
• Quarter 4 will begin on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
• Quarter 3 Report Cards will be distributed on Friday, April 12, 2019.

3. Light It Up Blue – Tuesday, April 2
• Attention all MHS Students!  On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 please wear blue in honor of Autism Awareness Month! Make a $1.00 donation to the Middleborough Parent Advisory Council to help them continue their good work and programming for the Middleborough community. 

4. NHS Hosts – Mid-Semester Cocoa Cram – Tuesday, April 2:
• On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the National Honor Society will host their very popular Mid-Semester Cocoa-Cram in the MHS Library.  Comes and get extra help from members of NHS or create a study group and have a few snacks and hot cocoa.  The event will be held in the MHS Library from 2:00 – 3:30pm.  Please see Mrs. Gleavy with any questions.

5. Student Council Officer Nominations
• Nomination papers to serve on the Student Council Executive Board for the 2019 – 2020 school year will be available beginning Monday, April 22 from the main office.  Begin thinking about running for many of the Student Council Executive Board positions for next year.

6. Class of 2019 -  Senior Trip to Florida
• There will be a very important meeting for all seniors attending the trip to Florida in a few weeks.  This meeting will take place on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 1:30pm in the MHS Library.  All seniors attending the trip should plan on attending this meeting.  The countdown has begun to a great week in Florida.

7. Music Department Heads to Washington, D.C. – April 3 – 7, 2019
• Best of luck to the Middleborough High School Music Department as they head to Washington, D.C. this week to compete in a Music Festival.  We are proud of you!  We know you are all going to do great.  Enjoy every moment of your trip!

8. Pop-Up Library – Tuesday, April 2, 2019
• The Middleborough Pop-Up Library will be awarding two $5.00 Dukin’ gift cards for the Trivia Raffle this Tuesday, April 2, 2019 during all lunches.  Stop by the tables to hand in your raffle slip and check out the books, DVD’s and video games.

9. Class of 2021 Pizza Bowl – Tuesday, April 2, 2019
• Come and support the Class of 2021 at their second annual Pizza Bowl on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in the MHS Cafeteria.  For $10.00 come and sample 8 different slices of pizza and vote on the best pizza in Middleborough.  The event will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm in the Cafeteria.  See you there!!

10. Home Games this week!
• Monday, April 1

                                          i.    Softball Vs. Durfee – Varsity – 4:00pm – Pierce Field

                                         ii.    Softball Vs. Durfee – JV – 4:00pm – Pierce Field

                                        iii.    Boys Lacrosse Vs. New Bedford – Varsity – 4:00pm – Battis Field

                                       iv.    Baseball Vs. Archbishop Williams – Freshmen – 4:00pm - MHS

• Tuesday, April 2

                                          i.    NO HOME EVENTS

• Wednesday, April 3

                                          i.    Girls Lacrosse Vs. Dighton-Rehoboth – Varsity – 4:00pm – Field of Dreams

                                         ii.    Girls Lacrosse Vs. Dighton-Rehoboth – JV – 4:00pm – Field of Dreams

                                        iii.    Softball Vs. New Bedford – Varsity – 4:00pm – Peirce Field

• Thursday, April 4

                                          i.    NO HOME EVENTS

• Friday, April 5

                                          i.    NO HOME EVENTS

• Good luck to all of our teams playing away this week!

Have a great week and be good to each other!   

Branagan J

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