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Bulldog Bulletin - Tuesday 9/23

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 EXPERIENCES
The South Middle School faculty is hosting a raffle to help pay for expenses related to our 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. trip from March 18-21, 2026. The raffle items include a list of South "experiences"! Any South student can participate, no matter what grade they are in. The raffle prizes are as follows: 
  • Ride to South Middle School in a Braintree Firetruck! (courtesy of our Braintree Fire Chief!)
  • Principal for a Day
  • Physical Education Teacher for a Day
  • DJ for a Day- Choose 7 songs to be played between classes on the speaker for 1 day
  • DoorDash Pass- Order lunch from the local restaurant of your choice and eat it at a special table in the caf.
  • VIP Seating at 8th grade Graduation night for up to 6 people
  • 4 front row reserved tickets to South's production of Annie Jr.
  • Free Platinum Sponsorship for your family or business on this year's D.C. Trip shirt
Tickets can be purchased in Ms. Norris's room 1060 or Ms. Clark's room 1058 until Thursday, October 30th.  Winners will be announced on Friday, 10/31.
Tickets are cash or check only!
$2 - 1 ticket
$5 - 3 tickets
$10 - 8 tickets

BRAINTREE COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER
Did you know? The Braintree Community Youth Center (BCYC) is open year-round from 6-9pm on Friday and Saturday nights in their Pond St location. Drop your kids off at 74 Pond St and go out for a relaxing weekend dinner while they hang out with their friends. There are video games, board games, and table games available. Open to all kids from 5th-12th grade! 
If you’re interested in volunteering as a chaperone at BCYC, please reach out to Mrs. Ginny Polio at ginnypolio@gmail.com.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
  • Extracurricular clubs & activities are heating up! Join a club or reach out to your teacher if there's a club you'd like to see at South Middle School: 
  • Homework Lab is open every ​Monday-Thursday after school ​until 3:15 PM. No sign-up is required; drop in and be ready to work! HW Lab is staffed by ​South ​paras who know the classes and expectations ​of your teachers and can help you get answers to any questions on your schoolwork.
  • Teachers have one afterschool day each week when students can stay after for extra help. Let them know if you plan to stay!
  • Late bus is available to help regular bus riders get home if you stay ​after school. The late buses arrive between 3:15-3:30 daily, but they combine several bus routes to ensure everyone gets home safely, so it may take a little longer than usual to arrive back at your stop. Let the driver know if you have any questions!

VOLUNTARY STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Please see attached information about the voluntary student accident insurance available for purchase if you so choose.

JAKE N JOE'S DINE OUT - Thursday 9/25
See attached flier for instructions to participate in this month's South PTO Dine Out. All participants earn a Homework Pass, in addition to a great meal!


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