Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of April 22 – April 26, 2019

Hello Sachems!  I hope you had a great spring vacation!  It is hard to believe that we are approaching the final month of the school year for the Class of 2019!  I totally remember the day that this outstanding class entered our school.  To the underclassmen…be sure to watch this tremendous group of seniors as they complete their final weeks of the school year.  The month of May is filled with so many great events and milestones of an academic career.  From Advanced Placement Testing, Math MCAS tests, the Junior Prom, Honor Society Inductions, Special Olympics Pep Rally and the kick-off to senior week…May is really a very exciting month!  Here are a few items for this week!

1. Sachem Shout-Out:
• Job well done to each of you for your commitment to your mid-semester exams that were held the week before we left for the vacation. 
• To the seniors who attended the Senior Trip to Florida, I could not be more proud to be your principal!  What a great week we had celebrating your high school career in the Sunshine State!  The week was filled with great memories. 

2. Student Council Officer Nominations for 2019 – 2020 Begins:
• Nomination papers for anyone interested in running for the Student Council Executive Board for next year….all completed nomination papers are available from my office beginning on Monday, April 22, 2019.  The positions include, president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, historian, publicity coordinator and event coordinator.  All completed nominatin papers are due back to Mr. Branagan no later than Friday, April 26, 2019.  Please see Mr. Branagan or Mr. Siciliano with any questions.

3. Class of 2021 Ring Assembly – Tuesday, April 23

·         Josten’s Company, which is a proud partner with Middleborough High School will host a brief assembly on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 12:30pm to present the Class of 2021 Class Ring options for our current sophomores.  All sophomores will attend this meeting and receive the important information regarding purchasing a class ring. 

4.  Special Olympics Pep Rally - Friday, May 3, 2019
• The Special Olympics Pep Rally is happening next Friday in the Gym!  As we take time to celebrate our athletes…I ask that we deck out in Black and Orange to show our Sachem Pride and our support to our Special Olympians!  Get ready for a great event!

5. Class of 2019 - Reminders - The Countdown Begins!
• If you have not paid your senior dues as of now…you must do so immediately.  You can see Mrs. Holmgren in the main office to pay your dues.
• Senior Debt:  Please see Mrs. Deggendorf in the main office to check to see if you are on the debt list. 
• Graduation Speaker:  If you are interested in trying out to be the Class of 2019 Graduation Speaker, you must sign-up with me in the main office.  Auditions will be conducted in a few short weeks.  So, start writing your speeches!

6. Class of 2020 - Reminders:
• Junior Prom Tickets will begin shortly during all four lunches.  Tickets are $40.00 per person.  Please be reminded that the junior prom will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 6:00 – 11:00pm at the Middleborough Town Hall.  Please be listening to announcements for the start of ticket sales!

     7.  FamilySTRONG Meeting – Wednesday, April 24, 2019

·         Communicating with Teens and Parents

o   Wednesday, April 24, 2019, Dr. Suzanne Jafferian of Amber Sky Counseling in Plympton will discuss ways parents and teens can better communicate with each other.  Dr. Jafferian has over twenty years of experience of working with teens and their families.  She will share ideas that have worked for those in her practice and with her own children, and her daughter will offer practical ideas that she has found helpful in getting through to her parents. 

o   This event is open to both parents/guardian and students.

     8.  MASC Summer Leadership Conference (Camp) – July 7 – 11, 2019

·         A friendly reminder to all members of the Student Council to do not forget to register for the MASC Summer Leadership Conference this summer at Worcester State University.  Information is available from Mr. Branagan’s office.  You do not want to miss this.  Space for this incredible week is filling fast! 

     9.  College Planning Night – Workshop #2 – Class of 2020

·         The next College Planning Workshop is being held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the MHS Auditorium.  The workshop will begin at 6:30pm.  The workshop that will be presented is College Planning Night for Juniors and their Families – What Should You Be Doing Over the Summer. 

·         Please reach out to the Guidance Department with any questions. 

·         This workshop is open to all members of the Class of 2020.

     10.  STW Coffee House – Thursday, April 25

·         The next Coffee House hosted by the STW will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 6:00pm in the Black Box Theater.  Come one, come all!  Please see Mrs. Duggan or any STW Officer with any questions.

13. HOME Games this week!

• Monday, April 22

                                          i.    Boys Lacrosse Vs. Old Colony – Varsity – 4:00pm – Battis Field

                                         ii.    Spring Track Vs. Randolph (at Randolph) – Varsity – 4:00pm – Randolph HS

• Tuesday, April 23

                                          i.    Baseball Vs. East Bridgewater – Varsity – 4:00pm – Pierce Field

                                         ii.    Baseball Vs. East Bridgewaer – JV – 3:30pm – MHS

                                        iii.    Baseball Vs. Brockton – Freshmen – 4:00pm – MHS

                                       iv.    Girls Lacrosse Vs. Rockland – Varsity – 4:00pm –  Field of Dreams

                                        v.    Girls Lacrosse Vs. Rockland – JV – 5:15pm – Field of Dreams

                                       vi.    Girls Tennis Vs. Dighton-Rehoboth – Varsity – 4:00pm – Camp Avoda

• Wednesday, April 24

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

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

                                        iii.    Unified Track Vs. Old Rochester – 2:00pm Bus Departure

1.   This event is open to Fans in the Stands who want to board the bus to Old Rochester.  Please see Mr. Sylvia for a space on the bus!

• Thursday, April 25

                                          i.    Softball Vs. Rockland – Varsity – 4:00pm – Pierce Playground

                                         ii.    Girls Tennis Vs. Rockland – Varsity – 4:00pm – Camp Avoda

• Friday, April 26

                                          i.    Boys Lacrosse Vs. Mashpee – Varsity – 4:00pm – Battis Field

                                         ii.    Girls Tennis Vs. Norwell – Varsity – 4:00pm – Camp Avoda

• Best of luck to all of our athletes and the many away games this week.

Have a great week and be good to each other!   

Branagan J  

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