Aggie Weekly-October 19th

Aggie Weekly

Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

With a short week due to our 83rd Annual Fall Show, it hardly felt like a short week! Our students and the Vo-Ag departments were working at 100% this week in preparation for this weekend’s events.  It is absolutely amazing to see the quality of work, skill, and knowledge, in their vo-ags.

Bristol Aggie is Level 1! Click the link to see the article in the Taunton Gazette

All Massachusetts districts with sufficient data are classified into one of five accountability and assistance levels, with the highest performing in Level 1 and lowest performing in Level 5. The Progress and Performance Index (PPI) combines information about narrowing proficiency gaps, student growth, graduation and dropout rates into a single number.  Based on all those factors, Bristol Aggie is at the top tier for Massachusetts schools.  Additionally, since Massachusetts schools rank highest in the nation, one could conclude that Bristol Aggie education is among the finest in the nation as well.  

Where does Massachusetts rank nationally?  From the Department of Education

Massachusetts public schools are leading the nation. The numbers show Massachusetts public schools and students are at the top:

• Number 1 in the U.S. in reading and math on NAEP, “The Nation’s Report Card” (2015)
• Top scores in the world in reading on the PISA international assessment (2016)
• Number 1 in Advanced Placement success in the country (2017)

But that isn't all that we're proud of:

• A four-year graduation rate that has increased each of the last 10 years
• Students recognized at the national level for accomplishments in overall academics, the arts, and vocational/technical skills
• A strong teacher workforce that includes a National Teacher of the Year
• A shared commitment to welcoming and supporting all students regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or gender
• A shared recognition that despite our successes, we need to and can do better for many students

Fall Show:

• If you cannot make it to #FallShow2017, then check us out on FacebookLIVE on Friday at 12 pm.

Here is a sneak peek at #FallShow2017:

• Landscape:

• Animal Science:

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• Agricultural Mechanics:

• Arbor:

• Flori:

Student Services:

Hello Parents and Guardians of Students at Bristol County Agricultural High School,

I am writing to inform you of our first SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) meeting for the 2017-2018 school year scheduled for  October 30, 2017 at 6:00pm in the library of Bristol County Agricultural High School.  This group will meet several times throughout the school year to discuss special education services and supports as well as other topics that are determined by the council.   

At our first meeting, I would like to discuss and develop bylaws which are required by the Department of Education. We will discuss the election of the council’s officers and their duties as well as drafting/updating our SEPAC Mission Statement.  This is a parent led group so you are also encouraged to share ideas for any topics you would like us to discuss at future meetings.  

If you are interested in joining the SEPAC but are unable to attend this scheduled meeting, we will be looking to schedule our Annual Parent Training sometime in November and I encourage you to reach out to me anytime to share your thoughts, questions, or concerns.    

I look forward to working with each of you and growing our BCAHS SEPAC!

Thank you,

Dr. Marie-Juanita D. DiGioia

mdigioia@bcahs.com

Athletics and Activities:

• Cross Country: Congratulations to the boys and girls cross country teams on their victories in yesterday's meet. Both teams were able to defeat Holbrook and conference rival Upper Cape Tech. With the victory over Upper Cape The Chieftains were able to secure the number one spot in the Mayflower small conference. Great job to this years MAC champions! Please join the team next Monday for their last home meet of the season against Sacred Heart
• Boys Soccer: The Boys soccer team beat rival Norfolk Aggie 5 to 2 to log the school's first home victory. Nate Pinard lead the team with 3 goals and Evan Cabral scored 2. Goalie Brennan DeMelo also had a great game, making multiple outstanding saves. The Boys look to keep the momentum in today's match at home against  Avon @ 330.
• Check out our Twitter for a video of some of the game and 2 goals!
• Nice scores a goal against Avon to put us in the lead 5-0.  Click here
• Check out the PK goal! Click here
• Girls Soccer:

Week Ahead: “B” Week

• Monday, October 23

• Extends: 2:30-4:00 pm (Library)
• 5:00 Practice Buses (No Soccer Field Pick-up)
• Girls Soccer vs. Wareham, Game Time: 3:30
• Boys Soccer @ Wareham: Bus Time: 5:15, Game Time 6:30
• Volleyball @ Bristol Plymouth, Bus Time: 2:40, JV 3:30, Varsity 5:00
• Cross Country vs. Sacred Heart, Meet Time 3:30

• Tuesday, October 24

• Assembly-Gym
• No 5:00 Practice Buses
• Freshman Volleyball vs Coyle Cassidy - 3:30
• Students attending National FFA Convention

• Wednesday, October 25

• Ocean Bowl B23: 3 pm-4pm New members welcome!
• Geek Club Rm 119: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
• 5:00 Make-Up/Detention/Practice Buses
• Boys Soccer @ Upper Cape, Bus Time: 1:50
• Volleyball vs. Diman, JV 3:30, Varsity 5:00
• Students attending National FFA Convention

• Thursday, October 26
• Extends: 2:30-4:00 pm (Library)
• Student Council: 2:30 RM B19
• Students attending National FFA Convention
• 5:00 Practice Buses
• Girls Soccer @ Norfolk Bus Time: 2:10, Game Time 3:30
• Friday, October 27
• Students attending National FFA Convention
• 5:00 Practice Buses
• Volleyball @ Mount Alvernia, Bus Time: 2:20, JV 4:00, Varsity 5:30
• Freshman Volleyball vs. Taunton, Game Time 3:30
• Boys Soccer vs. Coyle Cassidy 3:30