Branagan’s Bulletin

Week of April 29 – May 3, 2019

Hello Sachems!  I hope you had a great weekend!  I want to take an opportunity to congratulate the senior class on their outstanding job in bring Mr. MHS back to our school this year. The event was awesome!  The countdown officially begins for the Class of 2019 as they enter their final month of high school.  Truly bittersweet.  This class has had an amazing impact on our school community and I am honored to be a part of their many celebrations over the next many weeks.  I expect that each of you keep the eye on the prize continue to work hard. Here are few items for the week ahead.

1. Sachem Shout-Out:
• To the many student council members who worked the Town Meeting as vote counters!  Your civic duty does not go unnoticed! Thank you!
• Congratulations to STW for their outstanding birthday celebration for William Shakespeare through your Spring Coffee House.  It was a great evening.
• Congratulations to Ryan Perry who was named Mr. MHS!  Your talent, fashion, interview and presentation was just awesome.  Well done, Ryan!  Also, to the other candidates…you were amazing, too!
• Congratulations to the AP Research students for their completion of their AP Capstone Projects that will be uploaded and sent to College Board early this week.  Your hard work will pay off. 
• Thank you to the many students who were part of the AP Saturday Session at MHS on Saturday for the AP Science Program.  Your commitment to your course and our school is tremendous.  Thank you!
• A final note of thanks to the many AP Students who will complete their final week of preparation before their respective AP Exams begin.  We believe in you!
• Congratulations to Shannon Hurley and Carissa Chane for being named to the State Student Advisory Committee for the 2019-2020 school year.  

2. Student Council Elections Officer Elections – Thursday, May 2
• Student Council Executive Board elections will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 during all four lunches.  Please take a moment and vote for the group of student leaders who will guide our school for the 2019-2020 school year. 
• Best of luck to all of the candidates.

3. Special Olympics Pep Rally – Friday, May 3
• The Special Olympics Pep Rally is happening this 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!
• We are so proud of our athletes and can’t wait to honor and celebrate you on Friday!

4.  Walk For Water – Sunday, May 5
• The MHS Key Club will be hosting their annual Walk for Water event at MHS on Sunday, May 5 beginning at 9:00am.  Please come and make a difference.  Please see any member of the Key Club for more information.

5. Class Officer Nomination Papers Available – May 6
• If you are interested in running for Class Office for the 2019-2020 school year, nomination papers will be available beginning on Monday, May 6, 2019. 

6. Class of 2019 Student Speaker Try-outs:
• Members of the Class of 2019…represent your class at graduation or at the other senior events by being named one of the senior speakers.  Please sign up with me in the main office for your interest.  Speeches will need to be presented to a committee and our speakers will be determined based on the speech and the message that you are sending to capture the essence of the Class of 2019.  Do not miss out on this great opportunity!

7.  Academic Honor Society Induction – Tuesday, May 7, 2019
• MHS will be honoring a number of students into the many outstanding Academic Honor Societies that MHS provides.  This event will begin at 7:00pm in the MHS Auditorium.  Congratulations to all of those who will be inducted on Tuesday evening!  Could not be more proud to celebrate your academic accomplishments!

8.  National College/Future Signing Day – Mark Your Calendars – May 17
• This message is for the Class of 2019!  Mark your calendar for Friday, May 17, 2019 as MHS celebrates your future plans after you graduate from MHS.  Please wear your college gear on that Friday as we proudly take your photo with you sign your National College Signing Day Pledge to StartSTRONG for a great future.  Your pictures will proudly be displayed on the FinishedSTRONG Wall in the main lobby.  Students attending a four-year, two-year, technical, military and/or workforce are encouraged to participate on this day during Block 3.  Let the celebration begin!

9. Class of 2020 – Junior Prom – Saturday, May 11, 2019
• Tickets for the Class of 2020 Junior Prom will be sold all of this week in the main office for this very special event which will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019.  Tickets are $40.00 per person. 
• If you are bringing a guest that does not attend MHS…you MUST complete a permission slip for your guest and return to the main office by the deadline date.  There is no exception to this.  Please see Mrs. Jameson for more information or questions.

10.   Spring Concert – May 8, 2019 – Mark Your Calendar
• The annual Spring Concert will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 7:00pm in the MHS Auditorium.  We look forward to a wonderful event. 

11.   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.

12. Home Games this week!
• Monday, April 29

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

                                         ii.    Baseball vs. Carver – JV – 4:15pm – MHS

                                        iii.    Boys Tennis Vs. Carver – Varsity – 4:15pm – Camp Avoda

• Tuesday, April 30

                                          i.    Girls Lacrosse Vs. Abington – Varsity – 4:00pm – Field of Dreams

                                         ii.    Girls Lacrosse Vs. Abington – JV – 4:00pm – Field of Dreams

                                        iii.    Girls Tennis Vs. East Bridgewater – Varsity – 3:30pm – Camp Avoda

• Wednesday, May 1

                                          i.    Unified Track and Field Vs. Brockton

1.    Bus leaves at 2:00pm from MHS.  If you would like to attend this event as a Fan in the Stands…please come on the bus.  Please see Mr. Sylvia with any questions.

• Thursday, May 2

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

                                         ii.    Softball Vs. Hull – Varsity – 4:00pm – Pierce Field

                                        iii.    Girls Tennis Vs. Abington – Varsity – 4:00pm – Camp Avoda

• Friday, May 3

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

• Good luck to all of our athletes for your away games as well.  J

Have a great week and be good to each other!   

Branagan J

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