Sunday, June 9, 2019


Branagan’s Bulletin
Week of June 10– June 14, 2019

Hello Sachems!  I hope you had a great weekend!  We have a very important week ahead as we complete the final full week of the school year.  As we approach final exams, it is imperative that we organize this week to ensure that you are ready for these very important assessments.  We need to be sure that you are ready to FinishSTRONG!  Here are a few items for the week ahead.  J

  1.  Sachem Shout-Out:
    • Congratulations to the MHS Television Production Students for their incredible representation at the MOVE Contest last week!  You have made your school proud!
    • Congratulations to Aileen Peddie who represented MHS at the annual MASS Star Leadership Conference last weekend.  Your commitment to leadership does not go unnoticed.
    • Congratulations to Noah Miles who will represent MHS at the annual HOBY Leadership Conference this weekend. You truly define leadership!!
    • Congratulations to the new STW Officers for the 2019-2020 School Year.
                                          i.    Artistic Director – Sammy Heroux
                                         ii.    Company Manager – Kyra Davenport
                                        iii.    Assistant Producer – Emily Kelleher & Erin Graham
                                       iv.    Business Manager – Logan Blumenthal
                                        v.    Production Manager – Mia Bennett
                                       vi.    Technical Director – Evan Parker
                                      vii.    Clerk of the Works – Laura Swarce
                                     viii.    Director of Scenic Design – Sophia Borges
                                       ix.    Wardrobe Manager – Helen Mahoney
                                        x.    Props Master – Megan Falkner
                                       xi.    Props Team – Brendan Lenahan & Hunter Oliveira
                                      xii.    House Manager – Colton Delstrampe
                                     xiii.    Assistant to the House Manager – Marley Weston
                                     xiv.    Box Office Manager – Sydney Woodlock
                                      xv.    Historian – Michelle Green
                                     xvi.    STW Videographer – Derek Guillmetter
                                    xvii.    Members at Large – Mae Costa, Gabe Evirs and EJ White
    • Congratulations to the new officers of the National Honor Society
                                          i.    President – Kara McManus
                                         ii.    Vice President – Sam Crowley
                                        iii.    Secretary – Caitlin Swanson
                                       iv.    Activity Coordinator – Tori Warner
    • Congratulations to the Girls Softball Team for being named the South Shore League Sullivan Champions and their HUGE win over Dennis-Yarmouth in the tournament on Friday. 
    • Thank you to the many members of the Student Council who participated in the volunteer effort at the Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies at Boston University on Friday.  Job Well Done!!
    • Congratulations to the Class of 2022 who participated in the Biology MCAS Exams this past week.  From all accounts…you worked hard and tried your best.  We are very proud of you!

  1. Final Exams - June 17 & 18, 2019
    • Final exams will take place on Monday and Tuesday of next week.  The exam schedule will be as follows:
                                          i.    Monday, June 17 - Blocks 1 & 2 - Orange Day (FULL DAY)
1.    Block 1 Exam - 7:20 – 8:55am
2.    Block 2 Exam - 9:00 – 10:30am
                                         ii.    Tuesday, June 18 - Blocks 3 & 4 – Orange Day (HALF DAY)
1.    Block 3 Exam - 7:20 – 9:00am
2.    Block 4 Exam - 9:20 – 11:00am
    • Please be reminded that dismissal will take place at 11:00am on TUESDAY ONLY!
    • It is my expectation that our hallways are quiet during exams.  Please be respectful of testing, which is taking place throughout the school.

  1. Quarter IV Closes – Thursday, June 13
    • Just a reminder to all students that Quarter IV will close on Thursday, June 13, 2019.  Friday, June 14, 2019 will be a formal review day and preparation day for final exams and other review sessions led by your teachers.  Be sure to begin organizing your notes for exams.

  1. Class of 2020 - Senior Class Trip to Florida
    • Do not forget to sign-up for the Class of 2020 Senior Class Trip to Florida over April vacation!  Sign-up with Mr. Branagan in the main office!  You do not want to miss out on this one-in-a-lifetime experience.
    • If you know you are going on the trip but will not have the $100.00 before you leave for the summer…please see Mr. Branagan to get your name on the list. 

  1. Flag Day and Honor Ceremony - Wednesday, June 12
    • It is with pleasure to share that MHS will participate in a very special Flag Day and Honor Ceremony on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 9:30am.  Working with the American Legion and the Middleborough Honor Guard, the high school will add the newest of Sachems to the Wall of Honor, which is located in the Front Foyer of the high school.  Graduates from the Class of 2019 entering military service will be honored as they take their place on the Wall of Honor. We are very much looking forward to this very special event on Wednesday.

  1. Fall Sports Sign-Up – Tuesday, June 11
    • Attention all fall athletes!  If you are planning on playing a sport in the fall, you must attend the Fall Sports Sign-Up Meeting on Tuesday at 2:00pm in the Gym.  Please see Mr. Sylvia with any questions.

  1.  Underclassman Award Night - Monday, June 10
    • The Underclassman Award Night will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 7:00pm in the MHS Auditorium.  For all students who received an invitation to this very special event…we look forward to seeing you on Monday evening with your family!

  
  1. Class of 2020 Meeting – Tuesday, June 11
    • There will be a special meeting for the Class of 2020 on Tuesday morning at 7:30am in the Auditorium.  The purpose of this meeting is share a presentation with you from our school photographer, Lifetouch Photography in regard to your senior pictures.  Also, upon the conclusion of the presentation, the MHS Guidance Department will meet with the class regarding college and career planning as you approach senior year.

  1. Community Service Fair – Wednesday, June 12
    • The first annual Community Service Fair will be held on Wednesday, June 12 during Block 3 in the cafeteria.   Students will have an opportunity to engage and meet with many community partners about potential community service opportunities during the summer.
    • Please be reminded that all students must have 24-hours completed community service hours in order to graduate.  This fair could be a great way to get some of our hours completed.  Please see Mrs. McGurk with any questions.

  1. Spring Sports Night – Wednesday, June 12
    • The annual Spring Sports Night will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 6:30pm in the MHS Auditorium.  This is the annual celebration of all of our spring athletes.  We look forward to a great evening.

  1.  School Materials:
    • It is very important that you return all school materials, such as textbooks, and athletic equipment.  Anything that is not returned will result in having your name placed on the debt list.  Please do not forget to return your textbooks to your teachers. 

  1. Student Council End of the Year BBQ – Thursday, June 13
    • The annual end of the year BBQ for the Student Council will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at the Jacobson’s house.  Please see Greta Jacobson or Shannon Hurley for more information. 

  1. Final Exam Study Crunch – Tuesday, June 11
    • The National Honor Society will be hosting their Study Crunch for final exams on Tuesday, June 11 from 2:00 – 3:30pm in the Library.  Come and study and prepare for your final exams. 

  1.  The Pride Picnic – Wednesday, June 12
    • The GSA will be hosting their end of the year celebration with their Pride Picnic at the Outdoor Classroom on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 2:00 – 3:00pm.  All are welcome!

  1.  Middleborough Public Library Teen Event – Saturday, June 15
    • The Middleborough Public Library is hosting Mini-Golf on Saturday, June 15, 2019 between 9:00am and 2:00pm.  Come and see the library transformed into a mini-golf course.  Also, please be reminded that Teen Game Night will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 5:00 – 8:00pm. Pizza will be served!








Have a great week!  Be good to each other. 




Branagan J                               


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Girls Softball enters the Division 2 South Quarter Final game again Greater New Bedford Vocational High School.  Game is on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 4:00pm at Greater New Bedford Voc.

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