The Bulldog's Woof

Tomorrow is an early release day and dismissal for middle schools will be at 11:45 AM. We will follow a Day 6 schedule with shortened periods, so students should plan to see all of their classes. Students wanting a Grab-N-Go Lunch free from our cafeteria must order one in advance:  Click Here to Submit Your Order . Welcome to Marc Quigley, the "second chair" School Nurse in our Health Office, who was appointed by the School Committee on Monday evening! Do you have old magazines lying around the house, chock full of great photography & artwork?  Send them in to South for use in our Art classrooms! Art teachers are always looking for visual models kids can use to inspire their creativity. Want to earn some extra spending money for the holiday season? Got kids returning from campus or on the job market?   The Braintree Public Schools District is always looking for  substitute teachers  and  substitute paraeducators .  With a number of young people ret...

  (1.)  South Middle School: The Musical Revue 2022  needs a tech crew!   If you are interested in being in charge of lights, sound, curtains, costumes, props, programs, snacks, and more, please come to an informational Tech Crew meeting after school on Wednesday, April 27th in room 208 until 3:30.  Join the South Theatre Google Classroom for more information, and  see Mr. Puglisi  with any questions. (2.) This week is your last opportunity to register for  South's Trivia Night on 4/28!  Register a team, or individual competitor and Mr. Sturtevant will help you find a team to compete on.  Contact Mr. Sturtevant  with any questions! (3.) Optional at-home COVID testing will continue this week and after the Break. If you are participating in the program but would like to withdraw, email  me  or  Nursing Director Kristin Houlihan  to confidentially request you be removed from the program. If you would like to op...

When folks talk about the “lazy days of summer,” a lot of us think wistfully about our childhood, whether that conjures memories of family vacations, summer camps, or just having more time for relaxing around your regular spots: tanning on the beach or by the pool, escaping the heat by going to a movie theater for the latest blockbuster, or just laying in the grass outside your own home. Although movie theaters may not be an option, and some camps and travel plans may have been taken off the table, I hope you have all found opportunities for relaxing & enjoying good, safe social opportunities so far this summer! For teachers, this is a rich time because summer affords us an opportunity to focus on our own improvement. Many teachers come back from summer break talking about the books they’ve read, podcasts they’ve listened to, or courses they took. They are eager to adapt new ideas and strategies to their own classrooms, and to talk it through with their colleagues. This summer, m...

Good afternoon, We’ve had four Spring Concerts over the past couple of weeks: always a sign that the year is starting to wind down! On Friday, South musicians performed at the Great East Music Festival, where the band and orchestra each earned Excellent ratings and the Concert Choir received a Superior rating. Congratulations to all our students for the hard work they put in for their performances! UPCOMING EVENTS – Mark your calendars! ·          Sunday, 6/3, 9:00am – South 5k – http://south5k.racewire.com ·          Monday, 6/4 – Hollis & Highlands 5 th graders visit South ·          Wednesday, 6/6 – Liberty 5 th graders visit South ·          Thursday, 6/7, 6:30pm – Parent Presentation: “What Families Should Know About Marijuana & Teens” (Braintree High) – see attachment ·    ...