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Bulldog Bulletin - 3/4/2024 - The Week Ahead

We've got a busy week at South and we're already looking ahead to the beginning of Daylight Savings Time next weekend and the many sleepy faces that will be greeting us next Monday! Next Sunday also marks the beginning of Ramadan, a busy month for many of our students!


SUPER TUESDAY
Tomorrow is Primary Day and precinct voting will be taking place in our large gym. PE classes will be held in the small gym for the day and voters will be directed to the Gym Entrance so the school day will be able to proceed as normal.

SOUTH PTO
The next meeting of the South PTO will be tomorrow evening at 7pm in the Media Center. The agenda is below & we hope to see you all there!

MIDTERM 3
Tuesday, 3/5 is also the midpoint for term 3. Students should check their grades on Aspen and see their teachers about any missing work or makeups. Teachers will update all grades in Aspen by Tuesday, 3/12.

CALCULUS PROJECT
The Braintree Public Schools are a proud member of The Calculus Project Consortium.  This summer, the district will enroll its newest cohort of rising 8th grade students.  An informational session for current 7th grade families will take place on Wednesday, March 6th at 6pm in the South Middle School media center.  If you have questions, reach out to Courtney Miller, Director of Math, courtney.miller@braintreeschools.org.

SOUTH GEAR PLAYER PACKS
Order the latest South gear and get a t-shirt, hoodie sweatshirt, and gym shorts all for just $59.99! Show off your Bulldog spirit and grab a good deal while you're at it! See attached flier for ordering information.

GR.8 WASHINGTON, D.C. TRIP: PRE-DEPARTURE MEETING

Thursday, 3/7, at 6:30pm there will be a pre-departure meeting for anyone going on the Washington, DC trip. We will meet in the cafeteria to go over last-minute planning, find out group assignments, etc. The famed cherry blossoms are predicted to be in peak bloom the weekend we're in DC, an added bonus to late-March travel!

NEXT MONDAY - EARLY DISMISSAL
Monday, 3/11, is an Early Release Day. Dismissal will be at 11:45am for middle schools & there will be no afterschool activities. Breakfast will be served as usual, but lunch will not be served in school. Students wanting the free school lunch can pre-order a Grab-&-Go Lunch; please watch for a link to be sent out later this week.

PTO DINE OUT - 3/11 @ CHILI'S 
PTO's March Dine Out fundraiser will be held on Monday at Chili's in Braintree. Let them know you're supporting South and a portion of your bill will be sent to the PTO. Take advantage of the early dismissal to treat yourself to a nice lunch, or take the family out to dinner... or both!

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