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Branagan's Bulletin

Week of February 13 - 17, 2023

Branagan's Bulletin Week of February 13 - 17, 2023

Welcome Back!

Hello MHS,


I hope you had a great weekend. Such a great weekend for MHS! The cast and crew of "Little Shop of Horrors" did an amazing job and it is so awesome to see our new auditorium bring the performances to a whole new level. Job well done! Also, as we bring our winter season for athletics to a close and prepare for the potential of tournament play for so many of our teams...the energy and commitment is just awesome. Keep your focus and finish strong!


The past week allowed our students to explore the potential of the 2023 - 2024 Program of Studies and I hope you took advantage of the time to consider what courses you will take for next year. I truly hope you will take courses that you are passionate about. Additionally, I hope you will take an academic risk in registering for a class that may really challenge you or make you step outside of your comfort zone. This academic risk can be very powerful to maximize your potential and for you to realize the power of your own learning. I am excited to see what classes each of you select.


Lastly, the countdown is on for the well-earned Winter Break. I truly hope you finish this week strong and enjoy every moment of the break!!


Can't wait to see you!


Have a great week!


Bran

Early Release - Friday, February 17, 2023 - 11:30am

Middleborough High School will have a Professional Development Day on Friday, February 17, 2023, which will begin immediately after student dismissal. MHS will have an early release at 11:30am.


We wish you a great Winter Break!

SACHEM SHOUT - OUT! SACHEM SHOUT - OUT!

Great job to the following:


  • BRAVO to the cast and crew for an outstanding performance of "Little Shop of Horrors" this weekend. The show was amazing! Well done!
  • Congratulations to Keira Deane for her outstanding showing at the South Sectional Finals for Diving. States...here we come!
  • Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Indoor Track Team for being named South Shore League Champions this year.
  • Congratulations to Ayla Goldman for her outstanding performance at the State Wrestling Meet over the weekend.
  • Thank you to Monique Hanna and Hana Marshall for their leadership in hosting the State Student Advisory Council Meeting at MHS on Tuesday.
  • Thank you to Kacie O'Brien and Leah Stearns for their leadership after the Boys Basketball Game. You are both amazing! Thank you for your help in ensuring our school looks great.
  • Thank you to our Master Chefs from the Cranberry CafĂ© for their outstanding catering on Friday. Everything was delicious!
  • Thank you to Aria Baken, James Baldwin, Jocelyn Bush, Jack Kavaleski, MacKenzy Conlon, Kaleigh Graham, Izzy Mosley and Olivia Mather for their outstanding contribution to the Vision of the Graduate Work at MHS. Your voice and honesty about our school was amazing and powerful. Thank you!
  • Best of luck to our Cheerleading Team as they head into competition this week! We believe in you!

Student Panel - Vision of the Graduate Workshop Student Panel - Vision of the Graduate Workshop

SACHEM PRIDE! SACHEM PRIDE!

StudentSTRONG - January

Congratulations to the following students for being named StudentSTRONG for the month of January:



  • AJ Amin - Academic Excellence - Mr. Branagan
  • Derrick Cahill - English III - Ms. Connor
  • Brent Callahan - Mobile Applications - Mr. Shrey
  • Kendra Cardin - English I - Ms. Lemeiux
  • Avery Cormier- Spanish II -Mrs. McGurk
  • Nevaeh Creed - Library - Ms. Phillips
  • Sam Daniels - English III - Mr. Clattenburg
  • Keira Deane - Algebra II -Mr. Boisvert
  • Ella Dizel - World History - Mrs. Byrnes
  • Andrew Donahue - Geometry - Mrs. Pittsley
  • Phoebe Dora - Algebra I - Mr. Cutler
  • Julia Gray -Algebra I - Mrs. Long
  • Josh Horsman - Sports, Games and Team Activities - Mr. Morocco
  • Johnson Joseph - Introduction to Law - Mr. Osgood
  • Antares Kelleher - Spanish I - Mr. Breen
  • Alex Kessimian - Spanish I - Ms. Laine
  • Spenser Masiello - English I - Mrs. Buco
  • Sarah McCollem - Lifetime Physical Activities - Mrs. Morano
  • Isabella McDonald - Art of Theater - Mr. Mosher
  • Natalia Medas - Excellence - Ms. Bowen
  • Natalia Medas - English II - Ms. Hill
  • Marshall Monti - Russian II -Ms. Sadovnichenko
  • Charles Montross -Senior Internship - Mrs. Miller
  • Willow Murray - Algebra II - Mrs. Shelters
  • Kamsi Nwachineke - Spanish I - Mr. Breen
  • Kaylianna Perkins - Spanish II - Mr. Kinney
  • Alexandra Perrault - Music Theory & Music Business - Mr. Pittsley
  • Zoe Perriment - Television Production III - Mr. Pelletier
  • Caitlyn Ramsey - Senior Internship - Mrs. Miller
  • Zach Saunders - Learning Strategies - Ms. Heinlein
  • Mikayla Silva - Geometry - Mrs. Salamone
  • Mikayla Silva - Excellence - Mrs. Maczko
  • Lekan Sotonwa - Chemistry - Mrs. Gleavy
  • Will Soule - Chemistry - Mr. LaPerriere
  • Jenna Tatarczuk- Principles of Biomedical Science - Mrs. Cobb
  • Samara Vaughn - Hard Work - Mr. Jeffery
  • Finley Velantzas - AP US History - Mr. Burke
  • Isabel Wheeler - Anatomy & Physiology - Mrs. Harris

Class of 2023 - Scholarship Night - Save the Date!

The School Counseling Department will host their annual Scholarship Night for the Class of 2023 and their families on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 6:00pm in the MHS Auditorium.


Please reach out to the School Counseling Office with any questions.

Course Selection Week - February 13 - 17, 2023

MHS has opened the Aspen Portal for course selection for the 2023 - 2024 Academic Year. The Aspen Portal will be open all this week and will close on Friday, February 17, 2023. Please be sure to enter your selected courses no later than Friday of this week. Please reach out to your school counselor with any questions.


  • Link to the 2023 - 2024 Program of Studies - Middleborough High School - https://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/pos23


  • 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

Get Those School Laptops Charged!

Just a friendly reminder to all students....PLEASE be sure that you are charging your laptops each night to ensure that you have a fully charged laptop for your classes. Charing your laptop each night is part of taking personal responsibility for being ready for school each day.


Thank you for your commitment to ensuring you are ready for school each day!

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR ALL AP STUDENTS - AP EXAM FEE! IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR ALL AP STUDENTS - AP EXAM FEE!

Class of 2025 - Class Ring Assembly - Friday, February 17, 2023

The Class of 2025 will attend a very special Class Meeting to share important information regarding the purchase of Class Rings from our partner from Josten's.


Be on the lookout on how to order your Class Ring!

Community Service Requirement Reminders!

Attention all students!


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!

Attention all Students!


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 Buses are available each week for students who need to stay after school. You must have a purpose to stay after school. Please see the expectations around taking the late buses that will run Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each week. The Late Buses will pick up in the Bus Loop at the back of the high school.


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 Mark Your Calendar - February 15, 2023

Home Games - Week of February 13 - 17, 2023

The following HOME Games are taking place this week for our Winter Sports Teams!


Best of luck to many of our teams as they begin Tournament Events for Swimming/Diving, Track and Wrestling.


Monday, February 13:


  • No Home Events


Tuesday, February 14:


  • No Home Events


Wednesday, February 15:


  • No Home Events


Thursday, February 16:


  • No Home Events


Friday, February 17:


  • Ice Hockey Vs. Monomoy - Varsity - 8:30pm - Bridgewater Ice Arena


WINTER BREAK HOME GAMES:


Monday, February 20:


  • Girls Basketball Vs. New Bedford - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
  • Girls Basketball Vs. New Bedford - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym



Wednesday, February 22:


  • Ice Hockey Vs. Cohasset - Varsity - 6:00pm - Bridgewater Ice Arena



Good luck to the many away meets and games taking place this week!


Go Sachems!!

ATTENTION ALL MHS STUDENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDAR! ATTENTION ALL MHS STUDENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Congratulations to our MHS Hockey SENIORS!

Thank you for your four-years of service and leadership to the MHS Hockey Team:


  • Cam Cochran
  • Kaden Poh
  • Jake Jordan

Congratulations to our MHS Indoor Track - SENIORS

Thank you for your four-years of service and leadership to the MHS Indoor Track Team:


  • Sarah Morrison
  • Hana Marshall
  • Izzy Mosely
  • Mel Rees
  • Elleana Bush
  • Olivia Austin
  • Gabrielle Freitas
  • Nathan Donahue
  • Robbie Henry
  • Kevin MacDonald
  • Hailey Travers
  • Charles Montross
  • Sean Toomey

Congratulations to our MHS Girls Basketball Team - SENIOR!

Thank you for your four-years of service and leadership to the MHS Girls Basketball Team:


  • Lila Peddie

Congratulations to our MHS Boys Basketball Team - SENIORS

Thank you for your four-years of service and leadership to the MHS Boys Basketball Team:


  • Charles Botelho
  • Jacob Briggs
  • Nick Marzelli
  • Darian McGuffie
  • Nate Tullish
  • Justin Mather

Congratulations to our MHS Cheerleading Team - SENIORS

Thank you for your four-years of service and leadership to the MHS Cheerleading Team:


  • Ari Dupuy
  • Meghan Murphy
  • Allie Wille
  • Ainsley Galvin
  • Halia Carlson

FLOWER DAY - FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Flower Day is back!!


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!

Class of 2025 Present - Student Vs. Teacher Basketball Game - Save the Date! Class of 2025 Present - Student Vs. Teacher Basketball Game - Save the Date!

Class of 2024 - Pizza Bowl - Postponed! Class of 2024 - Pizza Bowl - Postponed!

Black History Month - Rosa Parks Black History Month - Rosa Parks

KEY CLUB MEETINGS! KEY CLUB MEETINGS!

GAME CLUB IS BACK! GAME CLUB IS BACK!

GSA MEETINGS! GSA MEETINGS!

JOIN YESS CLUB! JOIN YESS CLUB!

JOIN THE NEW CREATIVE WRITING CLUB! JOIN THE NEW CREATIVE WRITING CLUB!

MHS DEBATE CLUB MHS DEBATE CLUB

MHS BOOK DRIVE - THANK YOU ETHAN FOR YOUR WONDERFUL PROJECT! MHS BOOK DRIVE - THANK YOU ETHAN FOR YOUR WONDERFUL PROJECT!

Family Resource Center - Resource Roundup! - Check it out!

Please check out the FEBRUARY/MARCH Resource Roundup sponsored by Meg Quirke from the Family Resource Center with some very important resources and outreach


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.


https://www.facebook.com/MiddleboroughFamilyResources

Inclement Weather Protocol - A Message from Superintendent Lyons

As we approach the winter months, Mrs. Lyons wants to ensure that our school community is aware of the all of the protocols and processes on how Middleborough Public Schools will navigate inclement weather days for this year.


Please see Mrs. Lyons special newsletter regarding inclement weather days:


Link: https://www.smore.com/3c49z

We are SachemSTRONG! We are SachemSTRONG!

A FINAL THOUGHT! A FINAL THOUGHT!

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Paul Branagan

Proud Principal of Middleborough High School

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

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