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!
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 is a BLACK DAY on our schedule.
Look forward to seeing you!
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!
Student Council Executive Board at Conway House - Holiday Party!
Well Done Sachems!!
SACHEM PRIDE!
Get Those School Laptops Charged!
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!
Please be on the lookout for more information.
Any questions, please reach out to your School Counselor.
Professional Development Day - Friday, January 13, 2023
Enjoy the extra long weekend!
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.
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.
Speech and Theater - METG Festival Auditions - January 3 & 4, 2023
Exciting times for STW!
Senior Mystery Ride - January 13, 2023
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!
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 Games - Week of January 2 - 6, 2022
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!
SAVE THE DATE- WINTER BALL IS COMING!
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
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