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Wednesday Woof - March 8th

Today is Midterm for Term 3. Teachers will be grading materials and updating midterm averages over the next week. Please check Aspen and Google Classroom now to see if anything is missing, or if there are any low grades that are eligible for retakes, and your child should make plans with their teacher to stay after if necessary. Class averages will be up-to-date as of midterm by next Wednesday, 3/15.


8th Graders' Course Selection Sheets for Grade 9 are due Friday! Thank you to everyone who has already returned your yellow "course requests" sheet that was mailed home. If you need a new copy, please come to the Main Office to get a print out. Any questions, please contact your Guidance Counselor. Even if you're not planning to attend Braintree High in the fall, you must return your course selection sheet; all high schools request those to start their own scheduling process. 6th and 7th graders' course selection sheets will be mailed home later this month.

Our March PTO meeting will be held Tuesday, 3/14, at 7pm in the South Media Center. Agenda to follow.

South's 9th Annual Trivia Night will be held on Thursday, 3/16, from 6:00pm-8:45pm. Students should assemble teams of 3-4 South students plus 1 adult coach. Students cost $5 each (adults are free & scholarships are available). You will compete in a series of trivia challenges for bragging rights against other members of your grade (no cross-grade teams, please!) and for candy! Teams should select a theme & team name and are encouraged to dress in costume to add to the festivity of Trivia Night. Adult coaches can be a parent/guardian, staff member, grandparent/aunt/uncle/sibling (high school senior or older)/cousin, family friend/neighbor, community leader... the sky's the limit! Contact Mr. Sturtevant or Ms. Evans with any questions; contact your Guidance Counselor if you're looking for a team to join. All funds raised will benefit the DC Trip. Sign up today!

There are still a few spots open for the final South Ski Trip to Pat's Peak this Saturday. Contact Mr. Boynton for a registration packet if interested.

The Spring Musical Tech Crew is being assembled as we speak! If your child is interested in helping with scenery, props, costumes, concessions, tickets, etc. make sure they join the South Google Classroom (afy4akh) and fill out the Tech Crew Questionnaire by this Friday. If they missed Tuesday's informational meeting, see Mr. Puglisi in room 208 with any questions.

For all 8th graders attending this year's field trip to Washington, D.C., there will be a mandatory informational meeting this Thursday, 3/9, at 5:30pm in the South Auditorium. See Mr. Puglisi or Ms. Norris with any questions. The DC trip will run from March 22-25, 2023.

Monday, 3/14 is an Early Release Day for Teacher Professional Development. Dismissal will be at 11:45am and we will follow a shortened-block schedule as usual, so students will see all of their Day 3 classes on Monday. A link will be sent later this week from Food Services for those who would like to reserve a bag lunch.

MCAS testing will take place in April and May. There are make up days available, but to the extent possible, please try to schedule appointments and travel around these scheduled dates.
Happy International Women's Day! Some Bulldog ambassadors along with Ms. Ricci hung a display in honor of Women's History Month to learn more about pathbreaking women throughout the month of March. This week, we're honoring Kathrine Switzer, the first female to run in the Boston Marathon. We salute all our moms, female caregivers, and the women who make up our staff!

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