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Bulldog Bulletin - Basketball, winter hats, Yearbook info, Food Drive, Book Fair, and gratitude!

REPORT CARDS SENT HOME TODAY

All students received two copies of their Term 1 Report Card today. Please sign and return one copy to the homeroom teacher on Monday; the other copy is to keep for your records, to post on your refrigerator, or to boastfully pass around the Thanksgiving dinner table! Signed reports cards are due by Monday, 11/28.

BASKETBALL MEETING - MONDAY, 11/21
On Monday, 11/21, there will be an informational meeting in the Gym for all 7th or 8th graders interested in trying out for the Boys' or Girls' South Basketball team after dismissal. Coach Miller will address all interested students and answer any questions.
Please note: In order to try out, you must complete the registration, including Baseline testing. Monday is the deadline to register, so sign up this weekend or after the informational meeting. Don't delay!

SOUTH WINTER HAT FUNDRAISER
What's warm, stylish, and full of South pride?  YOU when you order a South winter hat!  For $20, you'll look great while supporting the Grade 8 Washington, D.C. trip.  Order forms are available at this link.  Orders are due by Wednesday, November 30.
Cash or check payments (made payable to South Middle School) may be given to Ms. Clark in room 209 or Mr. Joyce in room 96.  Please see Mr. Joyce (james.joyce@braintreeschools.org) or Ms. Clark (sarah.clark@braintreeschools.org) with any questions. 

YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST

We are looking for creative & talented students to design our custom yearbook cover! Submissions are due by Friday, 12/16!  Anyone in grade 6, 7, or 8 can submit drawings on 8/5”x11” paper. Use any utensil or medium you like (crayons, markers, digital art, etc.). All work must be original; they cannot be copies of someone else’s work or of copyrighted characters/logos from popular culture. Designs should be focused on South Middle School and show your Bulldog Pride! Contact Ms. Drayer or Ms. Norris with any questions.


ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
Order your Yearbook now for $30 at JostensYearbooks.com! Don’t wait to order! The price will increase after 12/23!

COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB - GIVING RACE - DEADLINE 12/16
The South Middle School Community Service Club will be conducting our annual community event, The Giving Race, to benefit the Braintree Food Pantry.  This year, the Giving Race is a drive to collect “paper” items. The Braintree Food Pantry has informed us, in addition to nonperishable food items, they are in need of specific items such as:
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Food storage bags (Ziploc or other brands)
  • Dish detergent
  • Laundry detergent
  • Body wash/Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner
The Giving Race ends on Friday, December 16th. The homeroom with the most items collected at the end of the race will win a prize!

HALF DAY - WEDNESDAY, 11/23
Dismissal will be at 11:45 AM on Wednesday, 11/23. There will be no afterschool activities. Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria as usual, and students may pre-order a bag lunch to pick up at dismissal. Click here to order a Grab-N-Go lunch by 7:00 AM on Wednesday morning at the latest.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - 12/5-12/9
South will hold a Book Fair during the week of 12/5-12/9 to get great books into kids' hands and support the South Media at the same time! English classes will visit the Book Fair to browse and make purchases, and adult caregivers will have extended hours at 6:30 PM to make purchases on 12/6 and 12/8 before the Winter Choral Concerts.

ONLINE SHOPPING? TRY BOOKSHOP.ORG
If you'd like to support South while completing your online book shopping, go to Bookshop.org using our link. Proceeds support local booksellers and South Middle School!

BULLDOG SPIRIT
We are grateful to report that the South families affected by last night's fire are safe and well. We will share opportunities for our community to support the impacted families as more information becomes available. For the time being, we are simply glad that nobody was injured and grateful for the courage and professionalism of the Braintree Fire Department and all emergency responders. We are also thankful for the ever-ready support of the Red Cross, the Marge Crispin Center, and Braintree's local officials in taking care of our families in their moments of need.

Have a great weekend, Bulldogs, and be well.
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