The Bulldog's Woof

(1.) END OF TERM 1 Term 1 ends tomorrow (Thursday, 11/6) and the 2nd term begins on Friday. For the most part, there will be no changes in students' schedules with the change of term, but they only have a few days to make up missing work before grades in Aspen become final term averages on their report card, so make sure everything is where you expect it to be! Teachers offer after school help one day each week , so make sure to make an appointment with any teachers if you need to make up a missing assignment! (2.) SOUTH PTO MEETING THIS THURSDAY NIGHT @ 7PM -  see agenda November's Dine Out will be Thursday November 20th, the early dismissal day, at the Chateau in Braintree. Dine in or order take-away and make sure to mark your order for the South fundraiser! (3.) BRAINTREE POLICE DODGEBALL - FRIDAY 11/7 3-5PM @ EAST MS Don't forget the  Curry College Cheer and Dance event this ​Saturday  and the  BHS Basketball 3v3 Tournament on 11/11 . Lots to ​do ​with that extra...

  UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, 11/4 - No School - Election Day / Professional Development for teachers Wednesday, 11/5 - Photo Retake Day Blue Hills Regional Technical High School Open House - 5:30-7:30pm;  drop-in any time!  (see below) Thursday, 11/6 - End of Term 1 Tech Crew informational meeting after school Braintree High Baseball information session after dismissal in small gym - open to anyone grades 6-8 South PTO meeting - 7pm @ South Library Media Center (South LMC) Tuesday, 11/11 - No School - Veterans Day Looking ahead: Thursday, 11/18 - Early Dismissal @ 11:45am Wednesday, 11/26 - Half Day - 11:45am dismissal Thursday, 11/27-Sunday, 11/30 - Thanksgiving / Autumn Break Thursday, 12/4 - SEPAC @ Thayer Public Library, 3rd floor - 6:30pm Monday, 12/8: 6pm - Gr. 7+8 Choral Concert; 7pm - Gr. 7+8 Instrumental Concert Friday, 12/12 - Term 2 midterm Thursday, 12/18 - Early Dismissal @ 11:45am Tuesday, 12/23 - Half Day - 11:45am dismissal Wednesday, 12/24-Sunday, 1/4/2026 ...

   South's Election Day Bake Sale    Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM   South Middle School (Polling Location) While students enjoy a day off, voters get a sweet surprise—thanks to the PTO’s Election Day Bake Sale! We're raising funds and serving up delicious treats to support our school community.  How You Can Help: 1.) Donate Baked Goods or Store-Bought Goodies! Individually wrapped items or small bundles are ideal  (they sell faster and safer). Include an  ingredient list  please, for allergy awareness.  Some people appreciate the recipe too, if you're willing to share! Drop-off options: Bring items to the  school office on Monday, Nov 3rd Or, drop off  anytime during Election Day  to help replenish the table! Whether it’s cookies, muffins, brownies, or your famous banana bread—your contribution helps fuel both democracy and dessert. 2.) Volunteer to Work at the Sales Table! Sign-up on the ...

  Three quick items from South MS: (1.) Student Council is holding a Halloween Costume Contest tomorrow. Please see below for guidelines. A donation to Marge Crispin Center of $1 or more is kindly requested. (2.) Tomorrow is the last day to purchase a raffle ticket for the South experiences raffle at lunch. Winners will be drawn tomorrow afternoon. All proceeds benefit the Washington DC trip to ensure all students can participate who want to. Good luck! (3.) Tomorrow is the final day to register for the 8th grade trip to Washington DC!   Visit the Grand Classroom website to register, make the $120 deposit, and set up a payment plan by 10/31.  https://trips.grandclassroom.com/Trip/Registrations/SouthMiddleSchoolDC2026

  We've got a busy week ahead of us at South! TUESDAY  - Wear RED & WHITE to show support for the Girls and Boys Soccer Teams in Wednesday's Jamboree Games at East! WEDNESDAY - Wear ORANGE for Unity Day to stand up against bullying!  PTO t-shirts will be delivered Tuesday for those who've ordered them You don't need the No Bullies Just Bulldogs t-shirt to participate. Wear all the orange accessories you can find! FRIDAY  - Wear PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Braintree Schools'  Think Pink  Day! JAMBOREE - WEDNESDAY, 10/22 @ 3:30 We'll see you at East on Wednesday for the annual Soccer Jamboree games against East. The Bulldogs take the pitch at 3:30 PM in "the only game that matters" against their crosstown rival Cougars! OFM - FRIDAY, 10/24 Friday is OFM, the only schoolwide fundraiser of the year. Don't forget to contribute to keep our extracurricular enrichment programs up & running! DC RAFFLE Throughout the rest of this month....

  A few quick notes from South: (1.)  South PTO meeting is tonight in the Library Media Center from 7:00-8:00 PM.  Please see attached agenda. South PTO - October Agenda (2.)  Mark Your Calendars!  Parent-Teacher Conference dates will be: Wednesday, 11/12 - 4:30-7:00 PM - Virtual Thursday, 11/13 - 4:30-7:00 - In-Person Tuesday, 11/18 - 3:30-6:00 - In-Person Information will be sent from your child(ren)'s teachers with specific information for how to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. (3.) The  Bulldog Buzz  is back! Last year, South students stepped up to take over our daily announcements, providing a much more interesting reporting of daily activities and upcoming events through the Newscasters Club. With the first 1/8 of the school year under our belts, it's time to hand the microphone back to the voices that matter!  Check out this week's episodes of the Bulldog Buzz.   Congratulations to all the brave students working in front of and...

Midterm was last Friday and teachers have spent the week reminding students about any missing work, hosting makeup sessions, correcting assignments, and reviewing retake & corrections policies with them.  As of today, all grades are up-to-date for midterm in Aspen.  Please log in and review your child(ren)'s grades with them. If anything is not where you expect it to be: The first conversation should be with your child. Help them to identify what went wrong and then to develop a plan to get back on track.  You can then reach out to the teacher for more information if you have questions or concerns. It never hurts to let the teacher know if you've made a plan with your child to bring their grade up. It will help a teacher to be on the lookout for improvement, or possibly to remind your child if they're supposed to stay after school with them! If you have concerns over several classes or overall, you may want to contact your child's Guidance Counselor. They can gather...

FREE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS Next Wednesday, 10/15 at 12pm, McLean Hospital is offering a free, online webinar,  "Helping Kids Thrive Mentally and Emotionally: A Guide for Parents" . Even if you can't watch the webinar live at noon, if you  register online  they will email a video link to watch a recording at your convenience. This may be of interest to many of you as you try to usher your child(ren) safely and successfully through their adolescent years.  SOUTH PTO The October PTO meeting is Wednesday, 10/15, at 7pm in the South Library Media Center This month's "dine out" fundraiser is a little different than normal: PTO is working with  D&N Provisions  for a benefit meat sale. Orders placed at  https://tastethequality.com  between 10/20-10/23  and using the coupon code "SOUTH" at checkout  will earn 10% back for PTO. Whether you're planning a tailgate party or buying for the holiday season, have "Meats Delivered for a Good Cause"!...

Braintree SEPAC  SEPAC hosts its kickoff meeting this Wednesday evening, 7pm, at Thayer Public Library on the 3rd floor. All are welcome! SEPAC is a great resource to ask questions about student support, special education services, and what is available in the community for all students. The kickoff meeting is a perfect opportunity to share what you would like to know more about and help steer the programming for the year! Events this Week  -   Extracurricular Clubs South Garden Club meets tomorrow after school. See Ms. Clark or Ms. McKinnies with any questions. All are welcome! This Thursday, there will be an informational meeting for any student interested in participating in the Spring Musical. Whether you want to audition for a major part or a spot in the Chorus, help out backstage on Tech Crew, or support the audience on Lobby Crew, there's a role for anyone who's interested! Find out more after dismissal this Thursday, 10/2, in the Cafeteria. South's Running Club st...

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...