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Branagan's Bulletin

Week of January 2 - 6, 2023

Branagan's Bulletin Week of January 2 - 6, 2023

Welcome Back!

Hello MHS,


Happy New Year!


I hope all of you had a great holiday break. I hope each of you were able to unplug and enjoy time with your family and friends. The holiday break is a time when the whole world slows for a brief period to allow each of us to pause and reflect on the year that came to an end on Saturday, December 31st. It is an important time for each of us to renew our commitment to ourselves and each other to ensure that we have a strong school and community. The ending of a year truly inspires each of us to bring the amazing things in our lives into the new year. However, closing a year allows for us to leave the things behind that do not help us shine.


As we begin the new year, we must look ahead as a school with so much anticipation and excitement. I hope each of you will take a step in your own growth as a person. I hope each of you will reconnect with a friend that you have lost touch with. I hope each of you finds something that makes you the happiest. I hope each of you see how amazing you are....and how much stronger you will become in the new year. Excited to see what is ahead for each of you!


As we start back to school this week...realize that we have three weeks before we close the semester. I know you will work to be sure that you will complete this semester with strength and a true sense of fulfillment. I know you can do it!


Can't wait to see you!


Have a great week!


Bran

Important Reminder!

For your planning...


Tuesday, January 3, 2023 is a BLACK DAY on our schedule.


Look forward to seeing you!

SACHEM SHOUT - OUT! SACHEM SHOUT - OUT!

Great job to the following:


  • Thank you to the wonderful Parents of MHS for the amazing holiday luncheon that was provided to entire faculty and staff to celebrate the holiday. The lunch provided by the Main Ingredient was excellent. Thank you for all of your support of our school. We are beyond grateful!
  • Congratulations to Kailey Almeida for placing second out of 26 entries from around the state in the METG "Excellence in Tech Theatre competition for her costume design in "She Kills Monsters" at MHS. Well done, Kailey!
  • Congratulations to all of the winner of the Teacher Trivia Bingo that was held during lunches on the last few days leading into the holiday break. Be on the lookout for more of these activities as we enter 2023.
  • Thank you to the Student Council for their outstanding work with providing some holiday cheer to the families at the Conway House! Well done!
  • Job Well Done to all of our athletes who participated in games and practices over the holiday break. Your commitment to our school does not go unnoticed. Thank you!

Congratulations Kailey! Congratulations Kailey!

Student Council Executive Board at Conway House - Holiday Party! Student Council Executive Board at Conway House - Holiday Party!

Well Done Sachems!! Well Done Sachems!!

SACHEM PRIDE! SACHEM PRIDE!

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!

Class of 2024 - College Planning Night - January 11, 2023 - SAVE THE DATE!

The MHS School Counseling Department will be hosting their first of a three-part workshop series for Juniors and their families on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 6:00pm in the MHS Auditorium.


Please be on the lookout for more information.


Any questions, please reach out to your School Counselor.

Professional Development Day - Friday, January 13, 2023

For your planning, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, January 13, 2023 due to the full-day Professional Development Day for Middleborough High School.


Enjoy the extra long weekend!

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.

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.

Speech and Theater - METG Festival Auditions - January 3 & 4, 2023

Festival is back!! If you are interested in being a part of METG Drama Festival, please see Mr. Mosher for more information.


Exciting times for STW!

Senior Mystery Ride - January 13, 2023

The Class of 2023 Mystery Ride will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023 as we had to a MYSTERY LOCATION! Buses will leave MHS at 5:00pm and return to MHS after 11:00pm. The cost to attend is $50.00.


Permission slips are available from the Main Office.


Please see Mrs. Salamone or Mr. Darling with any questions. Get ready for a great night!

PARENT/GUARDIAN RECOGNITION PAGES - CLASS OF 2023 YEARBOOK - DUE JANUARY 31, 2023!

Attention all MHS Class of 2023 Parents and Guardians:


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

HOME GAME THEME - WEEK OF JANUARY 2 - 6, 2023 HOME GAME THEME - WEEK OF JANUARY 2 - 6, 2023

Home Games - Week of January 2 - 6, 2022

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


Monday, January 2:


  • No Home Events


Tuesday, January 3:


  • Boys Swimming Vs. Norwell - Varsity - 4:30pm - Burkland Pool
  • Girls Swimming Vs. Norwell - Varsity - 4:30pm - Burkland Pool
  • Boys Basketball Vs. Carver - Freshmen - 3:30pm - MHS Gym
  • Boys Basketball Vs. Carver - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
  • Boys Basketball Vs. Carver - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym


Wednesday, January 4:


  • Ice Hockey Vs. Stoughton - Varsity - 6:00pm - Bridgewater Ice Arena
  • Boys Track Vs. TBA - Varsity - 5:00pm - Wheaton College
  • Girls Track Vs. TBA - Varsity - 5:00pm - Wheaton College
  • Gymnastics Vs. Cohasset - Varsity - 5:30pm - Middleborough YMCA


Thursday, January 5:


  • Boys Swimming Vs. Durfee - Varsity - 4:00pm - MHS Gym
  • Girls Swimming Vs. Durfee - Varsity - 4:00pm - MHS Gym


Friday, January 6:


  • Boys Basketball Vs. East Bridgewater - Freshmen - 3:30pm - MHS Gym
  • Boys Basketball Vs. East Bridgewater - JV - 5:00pm - MHS Gym
  • Boys Basketball Vs. East Bridgewater - Varsity - 6:30pm - MHS Gym



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


Go Sachems!!

MHS Gymnastics Team - Go Sachems! MHS Gymnastics Team - Go Sachems!

SAVE THE DATE- WINTER BALL IS COMING! SAVE THE DATE- WINTER BALL IS COMING!

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 new Resource Roundup sponsored by Meg Quirke from the Family Resource Center with some very important resources and outreach as we prepare to enter the holiday season.


Link to Resource Roundup: https://www.smore.com/p065v1

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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