Branagan's Bulletin
Week of January 23 - 27, 2023
Welcome Back!
Hello MHS,
I hope you had a great weekend. It was such a busy weekend for our school with many athletic events and practices. Love this time of the year!
This week will mark the end of Semester I. Grades will officially close on Thursday, January 26, 2023 and the new semester will begin on Friday, January 27, 2023. The start of the new semester brings such a fresh start for all of us. On Friday of this week, you will start brand new classes and new experiences will begin. It is really important to think about the first semester. What did you do that you would do differently? What are you proud of? What would you change? How do you want to demonstrate your academic success? These important questions are something that I hope you will take a few moments to answer. It is my expectation that with the start of the new semester brings the hope of something great for all of you. The start of the new semester is a renewed promise for excellence. However, each and every one of you must dig deep and make the commitment to yourself that you will be successful. It is our commitment to partner with you to make that happen. I look forward to celebrating all of you throughout the new semester!
Additionally, I must take an opportunity to thank you for your commitment to our Advisory last week and our request for feedback on how we are doing as a school. The activity you participated in asked the student body about things that we are demonstrating strength and success, and things that we must focus on to be better. This activity asked you to think about the collective work of our student body. The feedback was excellent and quite powerful. I will be sharing elements of the feedback with you over the next few weeks. However, one item jumped off the page for so many of you. Many of you noted that being respectful and kind to each other was something that was overwhelming for an area of growth. I truly hope we can work together to ensure that we are a community that is kind and supportive of each other. We have no room for disrespect and this work must come from each of you. Let's work together to find solutions for this area of growth that you identified to be something you want to place focus on as a student body. The graphic below speaks volume of how we must begin this important work!
Excited for our week ahead!
Can't wait to see you!
Have a great week!
Bran
SACHEM SHOUT - OUT!
Great job to the following:
- Congratulations to the students in AP Language and AP Literature for their commitment to their AP course as they engaged in the AP Mock Exam on Saturday morning. Well done, Sachems!!
- Congratulations to Mr. Roensch who was notified that he is being named as a 2023 Partner in Excellence Teacher Award for this excellence in teaching AP Biology. Mr. Roensch will be honored as a special ceremony at the College of the Holy Cross in April. Well done, Mr. Roensch!!
- Thank you to Dante D'Alessandro, Sarah McCollem, Olivia Hartman, Wyatt Goyette, Jessica Perry, Andrew Falk, Ryan Marzelli and Hailey Iwanski for representing our school at the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit at the College of Holy Cross on Friday.
- Thank you to all of our students who participated in our very important Advisory on Wednesday of last week. The level of student voice was awesome as we shared the the great things that make our school awesome. Even more powerful...the sharing of the things that we must do to help make our school grow and to be even better. Well done!
SACHEM PRIDE!
Semester I Ends - Final Assessments - January 25 & 26, 2023
For your planning:
Final Assessments
- Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - Block 1 & 2 Assessments - BLACK DAY (Full Day of School)
- Thursday, January 26, 2023 - Block 3 & 4 Assessments - BLACK DAY (11:00am Dismissal)
Please note that Thursday, January 26, 2023 will be an early release day for the High School ONLY. The dismissal time will be 11:00am.
The start of Semester II will be on Friday, January 27, 2023.
Please note...the color day may change if we are interrupted with any weather delays or closures.
Annual Study Crunch - January 23 & 24, 2023
This program is really geared to help students in Grades 9 & 10 to get some extra help in all subject areas.
Thank you, NHS for hosting this program.
TALENT SHOW - THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023
The MHS Music Department is hosting their annual Talent Show, which will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:30pm in the MHS Auditorium. The show will include some amazing talent and some pretty special guests. Tickets are $5.00.
The Talent Show is a great way to celebrate the end of Semester I. Looking forward to a great night.
Nichols Middle School Drama Club - Go Tigers!!
Get Those School Laptops Charged!
Thank you for your commitment to ensuring you are ready for school each day!
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.
FAMILY STRONG COMMUNITY SERIES
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - JANUARY 24, 2023
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!
Home Games - Week of January 23 - 27, 2023
Monday, January 23:
- Boys Track Vs. Abington - Varsity - 5:00pm - Reggie Lewis Center
- Girls Track Vs. Abington - Varsity - 5:00pm - Reggie Lewis Center
Tuesday, January 24:
- Girls Basketball Vs. Hull - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Girls Basketball Vs. Hull - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
- Boys Swimming Vs. Cohasset - 4:00pm - Burkland Pool
- Girls Swimming Vs. Cohasset - 4:00pm - Burkland Pool
Wednesday, January 25:
- Ice Hockey Vs. Rockland - Varsity - 8:00pm - Bridgewater Ice Arena
Thursday, January 26:
- No Home Events
Friday, January 27:
- Girls Basketball Vs. Abington - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
- Girls Basketball Vs. Abington - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym
Saturday, January 28:
- Wrestling Vs. Barnstable - Varsity & JV - 10:00am - MHS Gym
Good luck to the many away meets and games taking place this week!
Go Sachems!!
MASC Unified Bocce - January 29, 2023
Get ready for the one of the greatest events of the year....Unified Bocce Tournament. MHS is partnering with Special Olympics of Massachusetts for the annual Unified Bocce Tournament that will be held at Pembroke High School on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
We are looking to pack the stands with Sachems to cheer on our Unified Bocce Teams. Please pick up a permission slip in the Main Office and come join a GREAT day with our Unified Bocce Team.
All permissions are due back no later than Monday, January 23, 2023
Please see Mr. Dyer, Hana Marshall or Ally Crowley with any questions.
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
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