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(1.) LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Wednesday, 6/24, is the last day of school for students and staff. Middle schools will follow a Day 1 schedule Dismissal is at 11:45 AM Students may order a Grab-N-Go lunch. Breakfast will be served in the Cafeteria, as normal. Report cards will be distributed in paper copy tomorrow morning. They will be posted on Aspen after dismissal. (2.) SCHOOL MATERIALS All school materials must be returned: School books, including textbooks, trade books, and classroom library books Loaner chromebooks, including chargers Library books School locks Don't forget to check the Lost & Found! Items that are not claimed will be donated after Friday, 6/26. (3.) SUMMER READING & MATH Over the summer weeks, students should work on Summer Assignments , as noted on the Braintree Schools website: https://www.braintreeschools.org/student-resources/summer-assignments (4.) SOUTH GARDEN - Interested in helping out for a week this summer at South? We are in need of volunteers to...

Many of you are aware that an East Middle School student was seriously injured in a car collision on Friday evening while riding his bicycle to a baseball field in town. At South, our hearts go out to the young man and his family, and we pray for his quick and thorough recovery. (I am aware that his name is out there in public, but the family has asked for privacy while they are dealing with their situation, so I will not include personal details in my message.) Tomorrow, Monday 6/15, Student Council's Spirit Week will start with a Braintree Blue Day as we rally positive wishes and hopes for this young man. Please wear BLUE attire and/or baseball gear to show support for your peer as he continues to receive medical care. I had been planning to send a message about riding bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters to and from school. I am including this information now, because it is important for each individual to do everything they can to keep themselves and others safe. South administr...

  (1.) The June PTO meeting is tonight, Tuesday, 6/9, at 7:00 PM in the South Media Center (2.) Late Bus service ends at South this week. Wednesday, 6/10, will be the last day students can ride the Late Bus home. If you need to stay after, please be sure to arrange for a ride home with a friend or family member. (3.) This Thursday, 6/11, is an early dismissal day for teachers' professional development. Dismissal is at 11:45 AM and there will be no lunch served in the Cafeteria. If you would like a complimentary lunch, please order a Grab-N-Go bagged lunch, and remember to pick it up in the Main Office at the end of the day. All students must leave school property at dismissal and may not stay on any Braintree School property after dismissal. Please plan accordingly!  (4.) Reminder:   South will celebrate our 8th graders' completion of middle school on Wednesday, 6/17, at 6:00 PM. We plan to hold the ceremony outdoors on the field beside the school. All guests should brin...

SOUTH MUSIC Congratulations to our Music students who performed in the Trills and Thrills music festival last Friday and faced adjudication. The judges recognized our students' talent and hard work, as well as that of Music teachers Ms. Ouellette and Mr. Coronella! Concert Choir won Gold, Band won Silver, and Orchestra won Gold. We are  thrilled to celebrate our musicians! SOUTH PTO The June PTO meeting will be held at South on Tuesday, 6/9, at 7:00 PM in the Media Center. (Please note, this meeting was rescheduled due to sports games needing to be made up after rainouts!) GRADE 8 APPRECIATION CEREMONY All South Bulldogs and their friends and family are invited to celebrate our 8th grade "graduates" as they mark the completion of 8th grade on Wednesday, 6/17, at 6:00 PM outside South.  Guests should bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on, or be prepared to stand. Only 8th graders and staff will be provided seating for the ceremony. Please, no umbrellas or suns...

This Two-fer Tuesday, South Middle brings you one BIG celebration, and something to spice up your day tomorrow! FOND FAREWELL Today, we congratulate Mrs. Sullivan, who is retiring from teaching after a long career in the Braintree Public Schools. Anyone who has had Mrs. Sullivan as your teacher, or as your child's teacher--or as a colleague!--knows the commitment and passion she brings to helping each child in her class grow over the course of the school year. She always keeps in mind the individual in every child and considers what they will need to be successful in life. Recognizing her care and concern for them, along with her high expectations to bring out their best, Mrs. Sullivan's students dedicated a display board in her honor during Teacher Appreciation Week. Exemplifying her humble service to her students, she is departing without any fanfare today, ending the school year a bit earlier than planned to take care of some medical necessities. All the South Bulldogs are ...

  (1.) Reminder: May meeting for South PTO is tonight at 7pm. Come find out about end-of-year activities and hear how our recent fundraisers did! (2.) One Week From TODAY! May's Dine-Out is WEDNESDAY MAY 20 at Dave's Hot Chicken . Mark your calendars! (3.) Thank you for all the support throughout Teacher Appreciation Week last week. The South staff felt well loved being treated by everyone with baked goods, sweet treats, savory snacks, and special occasions! The Student Council used their proceeds from Boston Sports Day to keep the love going this Monday, laying out a Trail Mix Bar in the Teachers' Room!

  The PTO meeting scheduled for this week has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, 5/13, at 7:00 PM in the South Media Center.  We hope apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you then! Today is the beginning of Teacher Appreciation Week and your South PTO started off strong, providing a true Breakfast of Champions for the South staff with coffee and breakfast items donated from Dunkin by the Andrade family! How can you join in the fun to show your appreciation? Send in a baked good  tomorrow, Tuesday, 5/5,   to keep the warm fuzzies going all week. Home-baked or store-bought, sweet or savory, the staff will appreciate every family's effort to recognize their hard work all year!  Baked goods & other donations can be sent in all week to help keep the Staff Dining Room well-stocked with treats! Make a Venmo donation (@SouthMiddlePTO) for staff treats or to purchase gift cards for a teacher raffle Send a notecard or email with an example of how a teacher...

This morning, we discovered a litter of six fox kits in front of the school building. We contacted Braintree's Animal Control officer, who reassured us that their behavior is perfectly normal for this time of year. I am alerting families because it is important to speak with your kids about leaving wildlife alone.  Do not feed the kits or they may not leave the den as they are naturally supposed to do. Do not try to pick up or touch a wild animal! Stay aware of your surroundings, especially if waiting before or after school. If an animal approaches, it is probably just curious, and a loud noise should be enough to scare it off. Stay on the marked walkways and sidewalks. These kits are  incredibly  cute, but we need all members of the community to cut them a wide berth. About 8 weeks old now, they are starting to emerge from the den and explore on their own. Within days, they will leave the den and establish their own territories, probably in the many wooded areas around t...

We hope all our Bulldogs enjoyed the April Break and found opportunities for fun as well as some refreshing relaxation! We have a long week ahead of us, but it's hard to believe that Friday will already be May! This Thursday, April 30, is an early dismissal day for students. Middle schools will dismiss at 11:45 AM.  Student Council is holding a Boston Sports Spirit Day to raise money for students to show their staff appreciation next week during Teacher Appreciation Week!  South PTO is holding a dine-out fundraiser to support the PTO mission at Jake N Joe's this Thursday, 4/30.  On early dismissal days, lunch is not served in school, but students can still access a complimentary lunch by ordering a Grab-N-Go bagged lunch in advance. Don't forget to pick up your lunch at dismissal!

Did you know... You can set up your Aspen account to alert you when your child has a low grade posted in any class? Set up Notifications in your Aspen account settings and never have to worry about a surprise on the report card again! Follow the instructions below to set up email notifications for your parent account on Aspen. It is recommended to set the grade threshold to 60% to alert you to any failing grades.  You may also choose to set the grade threshold to 70% for 7th/8th graders and to 75% for 5th/6th graders, so you will know if your child has received a poor grade or may be eligible to improve their score by completing a retake or submitting corrections.  See below for guidance on setting up Aspen email notifications (from the  BPS Tech Department Aspen FAQ site ).  If you have any questions about your child's academic progress, don't hesitate to contact their Guidance Counselor or the Main Office.  It's always best to reach out directly to their teach...

  South PTO's annual April Calendar Raffle starts on Wednesday! South Raffle Calendar Fundraiser April 2026  Hundreds of dollars worth of prizes in 16 days! Want to win? Here’s how it works:   1. Each student will be given a copy of the calendar with prizes listed + 6 tickets to sell.  2. Tickets cost $5 for 1; $13 for 3; $25 for 6 3. Please return your  completed tickets  and payment in  sealed envelope  to your homeroom teacher or the office  ideally by Tues, March 31st.  However, tickets can be sold all month long.  The earlier you buy tickets–the more chances you’ll have to win!  4. Drawings will be announced every school day beginning April 1st. There will be 2 drawings the first day, 2 drawings the last day,  and 2 on Mondays & Fridays. The seller of each winning ticket will get recognition and their name will be entered  into a separate VIP raffle to win a  **DOOR DASH GIFT CARD**  at the end of t...