The Bulldog's Woof

If you are considering applying to a private school, please read the following information from South's Guidance Department: Pay attention to due dates!  Make sure you know each of your school's deadlines and communicate with South staff as needed  well in advance!  If you are applying to private school, students must fill out this Request Form: Mandatory  Recommendation Request  -  School Report Questionnaire To access application materials/portal, parents/guardians should go to the website of the school they are interested in: Most schools use Ravenna for applications, recommendations, and transcript uploading, so parents need to create an account Make sure that you enter your child's current school (South) and the correct email for their counselor Meghan Thomas --  meghan.thomas @braintreeschools.org ; 781.380.0160 x4036 Grade 5: Last names beginning with A-L Grades 6, 7, 8: Last names beginning with A-J Laura Rior...

This Thursday is our first Early Dismissal Day of the new school year. Middle schools dismiss at 11:45 AM. We follow a shortened-block schedule, so students should plan on seeing every class for a shorter period of time than usual. Lunch is not served in school on early dismissal days, but breakfast is still available free of charge. A complimentary school lunch can be ordered to go; these "Grab & Go" lunches must be ordered in advance at the Food Services website-- use this link! --and your child needs to pick up their lunch in the Main Office on their way out at dismissal.  SCHOOL PHOTOS Don't forget to pre-order your school photos online! Pre-ordering closes at 7:00 AM tomorrow, so this is your last chance to get the best prices on photo packages! Go to  www.HaywardPhotography.com  and enter school code SMSF25 to order. Photo retakes will be scheduled later this fall if you missed picture day or are unsatisfied with your portrait. DC TRIP FUNDRAISER -  SOUTH E...

Folks have been asking about the traffic restrictions around South this week. Please see the attached notification that went to area homes in the past few days. Specific information has been hard to come by, but thank goodness for the forgetfulness of whichever student left this behind on a table this morning! So, it's safe to expect traffic restrictions impacting our campus at least through the end of next week. There is always the possibility that filming will be extended. I will share any relevant updates as soon as I am able. TRAFFIC AT SOUTH In the meantime, we have established a good routine for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up traffic. There is still a backup right at the time of arrival and dismissal, but the crossing guards are living up to their official title as traffic supervisors and moving vehicles speedily and safely on and off campus.  Please be patient;  the traffic dissipates quickly and every driver has the same goals-- get in & out quickly and kee...

With the first full week back in school under our belts, and almost halfway through the second cycle of our rotating school schedule, it almost feels like we never had a summer vacation. Everyone is getting settled into the routine of new classes, new teachers, and new rules and expectations. With each week, we'll be getting more and more into the flow of the normal school year. Keep your eye out for extracurricular activities and clubs you may want to join! BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Next  Thursday, 9/18 , South will open our doors for  Back to School Night  from  6:30-8:00 PM . Parents, guardians, and all adult caregivers are invited to come to the school to meet your child(ren)'s teachers and learn about the classes and curriculum. This event is "open house" style, so caregivers can drop in to see teachers anytime throughout that hour-and-a-half window; you do not have scheduled times to see the teachers.  This event is not intended for students. Please print your ...

School starts tomorrow at 8:02 AM and we are excited to see everyone's smiling faces in the morning! Everyone will find out their homeroom teacher tomorrow and we'll have an extended homeroom block to start the day, when you'll learn your schedule, new lock & locker assignment, and get your new student ID badge. Best habits for a good school year: Set up a charging station and plan to store your chromebook there every night.  Pro tip #1: leave your bookbag in the same spot, and you'll always know where your "school stuff" is!  Pro tip #2: don't charge devices in your bedroom. They'll buzz all night and disturb your sleep! Pack your bookbag tonight with at least one notebook and a pen or pencil for school tomorrow.  You can bring in more supplies, but teachers will update "what you need" tomorrow. 6th, 7th, & 8th graders will  not  be provided an Assignment Notebook Agenda. You may purchase one for $2 or you may use your own assignment...

  Registration is open for South’s 8th Grade trip to Washington, D.C. from March 18-21, 2026!  This is an optional field trip for students in good academic & behavioral standing.  The total cost of the trip is $1,289.   There will be informational meetings for both students and parents that will be scheduled once the school year has started.  A $120 registration fee will hold your child’s spot for the trip. The deadline to register is October 31st, 2025. Students can join the Google Classroom for more information:  jcuafnbx Visit the tour company website to learn more about the trip, register, and set up a payment plan: https://trips.grandclassroom.com/Trip/Index/SouthMiddleSchoolDC2026 If you have questions please email Ms. Clark ( sarah.clark@braintreeschools.org ) and Ms. Norris ( christine.norris@braintreeschools.org )