The Bulldog's Woof

Spring is in the air! It's nice to see everyone's warm weather spirit this week as we knock down the first round of MCAS testing.  (1.) With the return of sunshine and warm afternoons, it never hurts to remind middle schoolers of the rules.  Our Braintree Middle Schools' Dress Code is attached in PDF format and is also pasted at the bottom of this message . The schools respect the right of every family to make primary decisions about your child's attire, but we do need to maintain standards of safety, hygiene, respect, and a positive school atmosphere. We appreciate your support at home! (2.)  Report cards will be sent home on Friday, 4/14.   Please sign and return one copy to homeroom teachers after the April Break.  Contact your child's Guidance Counselor with any questions or concerns. (3.) Our April  PTO meeting will be held tomorrow night, 4/13, at 6:00pm in the South Media Center.  Please see attached agenda.  (4.) Last month, our 8th g...

(1.)  BASHY and the Partnership are bringing "Taylor's Message" to Braintree High  tonight  at 6:30pm-8:00.   I  highly  recommend parents make time to come hear this very impactful story as you prepare for your kids' move through middle school and into the real pressures and challenges of teenagerhood and high school. (Older/mature students may be prepared to attend, but it's not recommended for most middle school students due to the content, which can be very emotional. High school aged kids are welcome to join adults.)  All caring adults are invited!  If you sign in and let them know you've got a middle school aged child at home, you'll be able to pick up a homework pass for your Braintree middle schooler... that should sweeten the pot a bit!  Please,  tell your neighbors, friends from other towns or private schools: this message should be heard by everyone who knows and loves a teenager or preteen. (2.)  SOUTH PTO   Kickoff...

Tonight is the ArtFest reception to appreciate the creative talents of students in all Braintree. Below, please find the list of featured South artists. We hope to see you all there! Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 25th to hear a presentation entitled “ VAPING 411”. It will be held at East Middle school in the auditorium and will start at 6:30 pm. For more information please see the  Vaping 411.pdf  flier.  All middle school adult caregivers who attend will be given a homework pass to give to their child(ren).  The homework pass can be used by your student(s). Please remind your student that the teacher has full discretion as to what the “homework” pass can be used for and it can only be used once.  This presentation is for adults only. Your student does NOT need to attend to receive the homework pass.  We are looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday, May 25th! Last week, the South Ambassadors Club celebrated Inclusion Week by hosting a dail...

Teacher Appreciation Week continued today with "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" with coffee, decaf, munchkins, and muffins for the staff, donated by Dunkin Donuts and the Andrade family! What better way to say thank you than caffeine and carbohydrates?! South's Teachers are Rock Stars!  Themes for Teacher Appreciation Week: Monday  - Snoop Dogg "[ahem] and Juice" -  It's like this and like that...  the staff enjoyed sipping on juice  and  sampling pastries & fresh fruit! Tuesday  - Wham! "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" to class... Caffeine & carbs! Wednesday  - Tina Turner "Simply The Best" - A Grammy-worthy lunch from the Chateau will be delivered to staff! Thursday  - Def Leppard "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - Teacher candy bar... the stuff dentist appointments are made of! Friday  - Vanilla Ice "Ice Ice Baby" -  Smiles By The Miles  & Sally will return to treat staff to an icy goodie from the Ice Cream Truck! It...

Good evening, We kicked off the week with our Festival of Motion, which raised over $13,000!   These funds are used to purchase the student agendas each year, to lower the cost of student field trips, to fund afterschool activities, and much more.   Thank you all for supporting the warm, student-centered atmosphere at South!   We loved seeing students’ costumes on the day of the Festival.   From the bright and colorful to the downright frightening, there was a lot of personality on display!   UPCOMING EVENTS ·          Friday, 11/9 – End of Term 1 ·          Monday, 11/12 – NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day ·          Tuesday, 11/13, 7:00pm – PTO meeting ·          Wednesday, 11/14, 6:30-8:00pm – “What Families Should Know About Marijuana, Vaping, and Teens” (Braintree High School Auditorium...