Branagan's Bulletin
Week of February 6 - 10, 2023
Welcome Back!
Hello MHS,
I hope you had a great weekend.
Such an exciting week ahead for our school. This is the week that we begin the journey of the new high school schedule with engagement and preparation of our new Program of Studies and launch of student scheduling, which will officially begin on Friday of this week.
It is so important that we collectively begin this week with our week-long Advisory sessions to help each of you learn more about the courses that we will offer next year. I hope everyone will take a moment and explore the Program of Studies to ensure your own depth of understanding of what is being offered next year. The Program of Studies is linked in the Bulletin below.
The goal of this week is to help each of you prepare their list of courses you want to take next year. Additionally, it is so important you select the courses you are truly passionate about that will help in your pathway toward graduation.
One last item....The Winter Ball last on Saturday evening was just amazing. It was so good to see our school bring back this tradition and to see our new gym come to life with Sachem Pride with our student body dancing the night away. Well done, Sachems!
Can't wait to see you!
Have a great week!
Bran
SACHEM SHOUT - OUT!
Great job to the following:
- Congratulations to the MHS Math Team for their outstanding performance at the Math Team Meet, which was held on Thursday at Southeastern Regional Technical High School. The team members who attended were: Alastor Ellis, Anatares Kelleher, Alden Birkett, Eva Jenness, Valerie Ellis, Caitlyn Carter, Isabel Wheeler, Brayden Pittsley, Andrew Small and Kevin MacDonald.
- Job Well Done to Sarah McCollem who ran for SEMASC President this past week. Sarah, we are so proud of you and beyond grateful you are a Sachem! You are a natural leader!
- Thank you to the members of the Student Council for their leadership at the SEMASC Winter Conference on Thursday evening. A special note of thanks to Conor Kelleher and Cristina Chane for their leadership in the planning of the Winter Conference. Well done, Sachems!
- Job Well Done to our Grade 9 Students who participated in the Biology MCAS Test week. From all reports, you worked hard and felt confident in your work.
- Congratulations to Andrew Small who signed his letter of intent to play Lacrosse for Franklin Pierce University in the fall. We are so proud of you, Andrew!
- Congratulations to Justin Mather who signed his letter of intent to play Football for the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the fall. We are so proud of you, Justin!
- Thank you to the amazing students and chefs of the MHS Cranberry Cafe who catered the regional superintendent meeting on Thursday. The food and presentation was amazing! Job Well Done!
- Job well done to the Student Council who brought the Winter Ball back this year. The Frosted Forest theme was awesome.
- Excellent Job to everyone who attended the Winter Ball on Saturday night. It was an awesome event. CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 Winter Court - GRADE 9 - Wyatt Goyette and Meghan Youngquist - GRADE 10 - Will Donahue and Tai Sylvia - GRADE 11 - Dante D'Alessandro and Ava Morris - GRADE 12 - Kevin McDonald and Lila Peddie
- We had several students from MHS who auditioned for SEMSBA on Saturday and Fay Heffernan was selected to represent MHS at the festival in March. Fay had the third highest score of all viola students who auditioned. SEMSBA is made up of high schools from over 35 towns in SE MA. The festival will take place on March 17 and 18 at Middleborough High School. Congratulations Fay!
- Congratulations to the Girls Swim Team for being named South Shore League Champions for the third year in a row!! Go Sachems!
- Best of luck to the cast and crew of "Little Shop Of Horrors" as they enter Tech Week for the musical, which opens this weekend!
- Hot off the press...Congratulations to the new Football Captains for the 2023 Season...Ryan Delancey, Nathan Goodine, Jake Calogero and Jack Kavaleski! A great season ahead for Sachem Football!
STUDENT COUNCIL DELEGATION - SEMASC WINTER CONFERENCE - WELL DONE!
CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!
CONGRATULATIONS JUSTIN! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!
Winter Ball 2023 - Ice Court
SACHEM PRIDE!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS IS COMING TO MHS!
Quarter II Report Cards - Released - Friday, February 3, 2023
Students who have lost credit for a course may be eligible to engage in our Winter School Program to engage in credit recovery. Information will be sent out shortly to those students who are eligible to engage with Winter School. Winter School will begin after the February Vacation.
Internet Safety Night - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The program for Grades 6 - 12 will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Nichols Middle School Auditorium.
Hope to see you there!
Happy National School Counselor Week! Thank you to our Counseling Team!!
Class of 2023 - Scholarship Night - Save the Date!
Please reach out to the School Counseling Office with any questions.
Program of Studies & Course Selection - 2023 - 2024
1. Advisory Week - February 6 - 9, 2023
- MHS will host an Advisory each day from Monday, February 6 - Thursday, February 9, 2023. This will allow us to engage our students with various aspects of the new schedule and the exciting courses that are launching next year.
2. Program of Studies Nights
- MHS will host a Program of Studies Night each evening beginning Monday, February 6 - Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:30pm each evening. The rationale for this nightly event is to allow families to come to MHS and learn more about courses and the new schedule on an evening that fits their schedule. The program will be same each evening.
3. Aspen Portal Opens - February 10, 2023
- Students will begin choosing courses in Aspen beginning on Friday, February 10 through Friday, February 17, 2023
4. Link to the 2023 - 2024 Program of Studies - Middleborough High School - https://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/pos23
5. Link to informational video highlighting the NEW Schedule for Middleborough High School, which will launch in the fall of 2023. - https://youtu.be/dQ5L-6YHORM
Be on the lookout for more information regarding course selection for next year!
Daily Conversation Starters - Begins February 6, 2023
I hope you enjoy the daily conversation starter that will be displayed on all TVs and shared with all teachers.
Enjoy!
Get Those School Laptops Charged!
Thank you for your commitment to ensuring you are ready for school each day!
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR ALL AP STUDENTS - AP EXAM FEE!
Community Service Requirement Reminders!
As you know, MHS has a graduation requirement that involves the participation and completion on community service. All students must meet the 24-hour minimum requirement before the completion of senior year.
Mrs. McGurk coordinates all community service programming at MHS and provides some great options to help our students with finding meaningful ways to pay it forward and to help our community. Please visit the Community Service Page
https://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/domain/1022 to learn more.
Please reach out to Mrs. McGurk with any questions. Her email is smcgurk@middleboro.k12.ma.us
LEARNING COMMONS (LIBRARY) EXPECTATIONS AND PROTOCOLS!
The Learning Commons (Library) is a great place to gather, collaborate, read and study. It is important the the Learning Commons is always an area that is conducive to learning. With this in mind, please make note of the important protocols for the use of the Learning Commons:
LEARNING COMMONS/LIBRARY PROTOCOLS
FROM A CLASS:
All students must have an E-hall Pass from their teacher, check in with Mrs. Phillips, and sign in on the clipboard. Students must sign out when they leave. (Teacher will call x3131 first.)
FROM LUNCH:
Students who want to come to the Learning Commons during lunch must get a paper pass from Mrs. Phillips in the morning before 7:20. Students will show their pass to a teacher or administrator in the cafeteria, turn in their pass to Mrs. Phillips, and sign in at the library on the green clipboard.
No food or drink is allowed at any time, except water.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Clean up after yourself and push in your chair before you leave.
Get an E-hall Pass for the restroom or to leave for any other purpose.
Please see Mrs. Phillips in the Learning Commons with any questions.
Math MCAS Prep Course - Begins February 1, 2023
Mrs. Salamone and Mr. Darling will host an afternoon MCAS Prep class for all Sophomores. The MCAS Review Course will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 - 3:00pm in Room C267. The Review Course will begin February 1, 2023.
As we approach the MCAS test date, or if demand dictates, more afternoon sessions will be scheduled.
The primary goal will be to refresh the student’s Algebra skills and to practice using the Geometry Formula Sheet to solve problems. We will use previous MCAS test questions to ensure the students are aware of the language used. We will also offer different test taking strategies that will be helpful during the test.
Mrs. Salamone and Mr. Darlin have created a Google Classroom to allow all students to take advantage of practice tests, videos or other materials if they can not attend during live sessions. The code to join is th4ymoc. Join Today!!!
The weekly Review Course will be held through the Math MCAS Exam in May.
Please reach out to Mrs. Salamone or Mr. Darling with any questions.
Mrs. Salamone - jsalamone@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Mr. Darling - rdarling@middleboro.k12.ma.us
LATE BUSES - MONDAY - WEDNESDAY EACH WEEK!
Late Bus Expectations:
Late buses are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Late buses arrive at MHS at approximately 3:45 p.m. and pick up students at the Bus Loop.
Students must have a valid, school-based reason to stay after (club meeting, extra help).
Students seeking a late bus pass must sign up for the pass in the Main Office before 1:50 p.m. on the day of issuance. The Main Office will verify the school-based need with the staff person with whom the student is staying.
Students must report to the Main Office upon the conclusion of the after school session with a timed pass from the sending staff person.
Mark Your Calendar - February 15, 2023
Home Games - Week of February 6 - 10, 2023
Monday, February 6:
- Boys Track - League Meet - Varsity - Reggie Lewis Center - 4:00pm
- Girls Track - League Meet - Varsity - Reggie Lewis Center - 4:00pm
Tuesday, February 7:
- Girls Basketball Vs. East Bridgewater - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Girls Basketball Vs. East Bridgewater - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
- Gymnastics Vs. Marshfield - Varsity - 6:30pm - Middleborough YMCA
Wednesday, February 8:
- Hockey Vs. East Bridgewater - Varsity - 8:00pm - Bridgewater Ice Arena
Thursday, February 9:
- Girls Basketball Vs. Seekonk - JV - 3:30pm - MHS Gym
- Girls Basketball Vs. Seekonk - Varsity - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
Friday, February 10:
- Boys Basketball Vs. Apponequet - Freshmen - 3:30pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Apponequet - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Apponequet - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
Good luck to the many away meets and games taking place this week!
Go Sachems!!
Congratulations - Gymnastics - Class of 2023
Erin, thank you for a great four years. We hope you enjoyed your Senior Night!
Congratulations - Wrestling - Class of 2023
Ayla Goldman and Cullen Holmes
FLOWER DAY - FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Student Council will host their annual Flower Day on February 14, 2023 as hundreds of flowers are delivered to students throughout our school.
Flower Day cards will be on sale during all lunches beginning on Monday, February 6 through Monday, February 13, 2023.
The cost of each flower is $2.00
Get ready for a great day!
Black History Month - Harriett Tubman
SCIENCE CAFE - FEBRUARY 9, 2023!
KEY CLUB MEETINGS!
GAME CLUB IS BACK!
GSA MEETINGS!
JOIN YESS CLUB!
JOIN THE NEW CREATIVE WRITING CLUB!
MHS DEBATE CLUB
MHS BOOK DRIVE - THANK YOU ETHAN FOR YOUR WONDERFUL PROJECT!
Family Resource Center - Resource Roundup! - Check it out!
Link to Resource Roundup: https://www.smore.com/p065v1
Also, be sure to check our the Family Resource Center Facebook Page that is packed with resources and events for the families of Middleborough.
Inclement Weather Protocol - A Message from Superintendent Lyons
Please see Mrs. Lyons special newsletter regarding inclement weather days:
We are SachemSTRONG!
A FINAL THOUGHT! - Program of Studies Week!
Paul Branagan
Email: pbranagan@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Website: www.middleboro.k12.ma.us
Location: 71 East Grove Street, Middleborough, MA.
Phone: 508-946-2010
Facebook: facebook.com/MiddleboroughHighSchool
Twitter: @principalbran