Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of March 25– March 29, 2019

Hello Sachems!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  This past week at MHS was quite exciting as the construction on the new Middleborough High School officially began.  Our campus is starting to look very different!!  I am so proud of the work that each of you are doing in your classes and it is amazing to think that Quarter 3 is almost over.  Keep working hard, Sachems!  This week is a very important week for the Class of 2021.  We believe in you and how you have the vision for excellence. I am confident that the Class of 2021 will make our school proud as you engage you’re your English MCAS Exams this week.  Here are a few items for the week ahead…

1. Sachem Shout-Out:
• Congratulations to the MHS Majorette Team for their outstanding performances as they head into the Championship Meet at Brockton High School on Sunday.  Bring home another Championship!  Your school is proud of you.  We look forward to celebrating the results. 
• Congratulations to Reece Marcal and Alex King who were named captains of the 2019-2020 Boys Basketball Team.  Our team is in good hands with two leaders like you.  Excellent!!
• Good luck to our spring athletes who begin their spring season with games and competition this week.  I love this time of year!  I can’t wait to see many of your games and meets! 
• Thank you for the close to 50 AP Science Students who attended their Mock Exam on Saturday morning.  So proud of your commitment to your advanced placement work!
• A note to appreciation for the close to the many students who attended the kick-off meeting for the That’s Entertainment 41!  I am very much looking forward to a great show in May!

2. MCAS Testing – English – March 26 – 27, 2019
• The Class of 2021 will be engaging in the very important MCAS Exam for English/Language Arts on Tuesday, March 26 – Wednesday, March 27, 2019. 
• Sophomores…please locate your testing room by reviewing the lists that can be found in the cafeteria and main lobby. 
• Sophomores…PLEASE be sure to have your laptop computer CHARGED and ready for testing on Tuesday and Wednesday morning.  Chargers can be purchased from the main office for $20.00 if you have lost your charger. 
• We believe in you and know you will do a great job on your MCAS Tests.  You always make us proud.

3. Mid-Semester Exams - Monday, April 8 & Tuesday, April 9, 2019
• Mid-semester exams will take place on Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9, 2019.   It is my expectation that each of you will take these very important benchmark examinations seriously.  Dismissal on April 8^th will be at 1:50pm, and Tuesday, April 9^th at 11:00am.  I want each of you to study hard and prepare for these exams.  I am confident in your abilities and know if you dig deep inside of yourself…you will be successful.  I expect excellence out of each of you!

4. StartSTRONG Orientation Program - OL’s Needed!

·         Final call for any student interested in serving as an Orientation Leader for the Class of 2023 for the StartSTRONG Program in August.  Applications are available in the main office.  All completed applications are due back to Mr. Branagan no later than Friday, April 5, 2019.  Please see Mr. Branagan or Tori Warner with any questions. 

5. Attention Members of Student Council – 2019 MASC Summer Conference is coming soon!
• For all members of the Student Council.  You do not want to miss out on a wonderful experience this summer.  Attend the MASC Summer Leadership Conference from July 7 – 11, 2019 at Worcester State University.  Registration will open soon and fills very quickly.
• Literature regarding the conference can be picked up from Mr. Branagan in the main office. 

     9.  That’s Entertainment 41 Begins!

·         That’s Entertainment 41 continues with their next rehearsal that will held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 2:00pm in the MHS Auditorium.  Can’t wait to see the show in late May!  It will be here before you know it!

     10. 2019 – 2020 Student Schedules - Verification Documents

·         Attention all students!!  On Monday during a brief advisory at 1:40pm you will receive your verification document for the classes that you signed up to take next year.  It is very important that you review the document and determine that the courses you signed up for are correct.  Please review the course, the level and the credits and be sure that everything is the way you want it.  Please remember…this is NOT your schedule…it is just the list of courses that you want to be scheduled for next year. 

·         If you have any changes, please indicate the change on the verification document and return it to your guidance counselor NO LATER than Monday, April 1, 2019.  If your verification document is correct, you will need to sign the document that it is all set and please return the form to the Guidance Office. 

·         Please see your guidance counselor with any questions.

     11.  Second Annual Pizza Bowl is Coming – April 2, 2019

·         The Class of 2021 is proud to present their Second Annual Pizza Bowl, which will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 6 – 8pm in the MHS Cafeteria.  You do not want to miss this!  Come and vote on the best pizza in Middleborough!

     12.  National College Fair – Class of 2020 – April 5, 2019

·         The National College Fair will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston.  This event is open to all juniors.  You must register with the Guidance Department and return your permission slip no later than Friday, March 29, 2019 to reserve a space on the school buses going to the National College Fair.  Please see your guidance counselor with any questions. 

     13.  Spread the Word to End the Word – Thursday, March 28

·         Student Council and Best Buddies will be hosting the yearly pledge to Spread the Word to End the Word.  The word retard(ed) hurts millions of people with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends.  We encourage all MHS students to take the pledge for the new R-Word….RESPECT.  We partner with Special Olympics of Massachusetts and we hope all students will sign our banner during all lunches on Thursday of this week.  Thank you to Best Buddies and Student Council for bringing this event to our school.

14.   Home Games This Week

• Monday

                                          i.    No Home Events

• Tuesday

                                          i.    No Home Events

• Wednesday

                                          i.    No Home Events

• Thursday

                                          i.    Baseball  Vs. Bishop Stang – 3:30pm – Freshmen – MHS

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

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

                                       iv.    Girls Tennis Vs. Bishop Stang – 3:30pm – Varsity – Camp Avoda

• Friday

                                          i.    Girls Lacrosse Vs. South Shore Tech. – 3:30pm – Varsity – Field of Dreams

Best of luck to the many away games and scrimmages taking place this week! 

Have a great week and be good to each other!   

Branagan J

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