Branagan's Bulletin
Week of January 30 - February 3, 2023
Welcome Back!
Hello MHS,
I hope you had a great weekend.
As we begin the new semester, I hope you ended your day on Thursday, January 26th with a sense of confidence and celebration for what you accomplished in each of your classes that you were enrolled for Semester I. I hope that you were able to see the potential you have to take academic risks to help you become stronger and stronger as a learner. I am proud of each of you for being the very best version of yourself and doing your very best at this time. However, it is now time to celebrate a fresh start and to set your sight on your personal excellence.
A new semester is here and it is time to dig deep and ensure that you will try your very best each day. We are officially hit the mid-point of the school year and now is your chance to shine even more. Create habits that will help you both inside and outside of the classroom. Create a schedule that will help you with studies and to ensure that you are completing your work each and every day. I believe in you!
Winter Ball is this week....so excited to have this special event happening again!
Can't wait to see you!
Have a great week!
Bran
SACHEM SHOUT - OUT!
Great job to the following:
- Thank you to Izzy Mosley, Kevin MacDonald, Caitlyn Ramsay, Alexa Scanlan, Amelia Stebbins, Tai Sylvia, Ari Dupuy, Monique Hanna, Elleana Bush, Haley Soule and Ally Crowley for their help with providing Homework Helpers for the Community Event on Tuesday. Thank you very much!
- Congratulations to Emma Clayton and Anna Dufresne both received a Silver Key and Olivia Peterson received two Honorable Mentions in the Massachusetts Scholastic Art and Writing Awards!
- Congratulations to Cristina Chane for officially launching her campaign as she runs for the State President position for Student Council. Well done, Cristina!
- Best of luck to Sarah McCollem as she runs for the position of SEMASC President on Thursday as the Student Council travels to Duxbury High School for the annual Winter Conference. We believe in you!!
- Congratulations to the MHS Unified Bocce Team who competed in the Special Olympics Bocce Tournament at Pembroke High School on Sunday. Well done, Sachems!
- Thank you to the National Honor Society for hosting their annual Study Crunch last week as we prepared for Final Assessments and Exams.
- Job Well Done to MHS for your commitment to FINISHING STRONG as we closed Semester I!
Olivia Peterson - Honorable Mention - Congratulations!
Olivia Peterson - Honorable Mention - Congratulations!
Anna Dufresne - Silver Key - Congratulations!
Emma Clayton - Silver Key - Congratulations!
MHS UNIFIED BOCCE TEAM - JOB WELL DONE, SACHEMS!
SACHEM PRIDE!
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
Be on the lookout for more information regarding course selection for next year!
Quarter II Report Cards - Released - Friday, February 3, 2023
Please Drive Safely!
Thank you for your cooperation with this issue.
Get Those School Laptops Charged!
Thank you for your commitment to ensuring you are ready for school each day!
Biology MCAS Testing - February 1 & 2, 2023
Students who are enrolled in Biology for the Spring Semester will take the Biology MCAS in June.
All the best to our freshmen who will take the MCAS Exam this week. We believe in you!
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.
PARENT/GUARDIAN RECOGNITION PAGES - CLASS OF 2023 YEARBOOK - DUE JANUARY 31, 2023!
Please consider ordering a Recognition Page for the Class of 2023 Yearbook. If you are interested in ordering a page, please visit the link below:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1065726/-/2022082613184736087/CATALOG_SHOP/
Please reach out to the MHS Yearbook with any questions - mhs_yearbook@middleboro.k12.ma.us
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS IS COMING TO MHS!
Mark Your Calendar - February 15, 2023
Home Games - Week of January 30 - February 3, 2023
Monday, January 30:
- Boys Track Vs. East Bridgewater - Varsity - 5:00pm - Reggie Lewis Center
- Girls Track Vs. East Bridgewaer - Varsity - 5:00pm - Reggie Lewis Center
- Girls Basketball Vs. Mashpee - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Girls Basketball Vs. Mashpee - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
Tuesday, January 31:
- No Home Events
Wednesday, February 1:
- Gymnastics Vs. Brockton - Varsity - 5:30pm - Middleborough YMCA
- Wrestling Vs. Durfee - Varsity - 7:00pm - MHS Gym
Thursday, February 2:
- No Home Events
Friday, February 3:
- Boys Basketball Vs. Norwell - Freshmen - 3:30pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Norwell - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Basketball Vs. Norwell - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
- Girls Swimming Vs. South Shore League - Varsity - 4:00pm - Burkland Pool
- Boys Swimming Vs. South Shore League - Varsity - 4:00pm - Burkland Pool
Saturday, February 4:
- Girls Swimming Vs. South Shore League - Varsity - 10:00am - Burkland Pool
- Boys Swimming Vs. South Shore League - Varsity - 10:00am - Burkland Pool
Good luck to the many away meets and games taking place this week!
Go Sachems!!
Thank You - MHS Swimming and Diving SENIORS!
Maddie Ryder
Luke Franey
Braden Borromeo
Thank you for your commitment to the Orange and the Black!
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.
Get ready for a great day!
Winter Ball - Saturday, February 4, 2023 - Save the Date!
Tickets will go on sale on Monday, January 23, 2023 for $15.00 per ticket. Also, Guest Permission Forms will be available in the Main Office beginning on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Forms are due back NO LATER than Monday, January 30, 2023. Forms will NOT be accepted after this date. Please plan accordingly.
Winter SEMASC Conference - February 2, 2023
MHS Delegation for the State Conference for Student Council - A GREAT TEAM!
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!
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