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Friday, March 29, 2019

Aggie Weekly-March 29th

Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:
    This week our sophomore’s took ELA MCAS.  Since they completed Biology MCAS last year, they only have Math MCAS in May.  Additionally, teachers finalized their recommendations for student schedules. The next step will be for students and parents to login to their PowerSchool account and “accept” the recommendations or select a different option.  Details on how to access recommendations is below.
Next Phase for Seniors:  We are proud to share with you our senior’s plans for their next step in their college and career exploration.  Based on the knowledge and skills, learned during their 4 years at BA, we are excited to publish acceptances into colleges, universities, military plans, and any career pathways each week.  Please let Ms. Dias know in Student Services, so we can update our list weekly. Thank you for your dedication to excellence and drive to maintain Bristol Aggie Excellence.



Congratulations to this week’s High Five Club Winner: D. Silvia

Dr. DiGioia giving a high five to D!

Congratulations to This Week’s Winners who Raised the BARR:  Kristi-Rose Teixiera and Geralyn Randall. Congratulations to you both! Thank you for demonstrating perfect attendance and conduct! Keep up the great work!

Attention Seniors: Graduation Senior Bios
It’s that time of the year again! We are planning Graduation for the Class of 2019.  We are planning outdoor graduation again this year (see more information below). When students walk across the stage Superintendent Sands will read a short biography of each student.  This is a nice way for the crowd to understand your child’s accomplishments and future plans.
These will be read during your walk to receive your diploma. Write three to five sentences of who you are, what you have accomplished or been a part of during your years here at BCAHS, where you plan on going after BCAHS. Click here to complete your graduation bio.

Examples:
"Kiley is an active member of student government and school council. She has participated in track, soccer, and FFA. Kiley is attending Westfield State University this fall, and plans to major in Biology with a concentration in pre-med, in hopes of attending medical school."

 "Ben is a member of the National Honors Society and a proud member of the Math Team. He will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute to major in Chemistry."

 "Mikaela is the secretary of the senior class and a four year member of the BA theatre company. She will be attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst and plans on majoring in nursing."
Student Scheduling:
PowerSchool Class Registration
Using the Class Registration page in PowerSchool Parent, students and their parents can manage their course requests.

How to Register for Classes: Use the following procedure to request classes for the next year.

Enter Username and Password on the Student and Parent Sign In screen.

On the start page, click Class Registration from the navigation menu. The Class Registration page appears.
Click the Pencil icon to select courses from each area. The Course Request pop‐up window appears.
Select the checkbox for the course you want to request.
The Course Request pop‐up window includes the following information


Click Okay. The Course Request pop‐up window closes. A green checkmark appears in the area for which you selected courses (figure 1).
Note: A red exclamation mark appears if courses need to be selected for an area.

Repeat Step 3 through Step 5 for each course request.
Note: A Road icon appears if a teacher has recommended the course. Click to view the recommending teacher. A Note icon appears if the course contains prerequisite notes. Click to view.

Click Submit. The [Scheduling Year] Course Requests page appears (figure 2).
Note: Students and their parents are able to update/change course requests by selecting Class Registration from the navigation menu.

 Senior Parent/Student Letter:
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2019,
Congratulations to the Class of 2019! As we approach our 2019 Graduation Ceremony, the Bristol Aggie Prom, and the numerous senior celebratory events, we are sending this important reminder to students and families to ensure that the next couple months remain a safe and pleasurable experience for all.
Senior Final Exams will take place the week beginning May 21st  through May 24th. Our last day of traditional classes for seniors will be Friday, May 24th. On Friday, May 24th we will have our first graduation rehearsal starting at 1:00 pm. At this first rehearsal, we will discuss important reminders as we approach graduation.  Additional graduation rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, May 28th and Wednesday, May 29th beginning promptly at 8:30 am in the gym. These graduation rehearsals are mandatory. If a student does not attend the rehearsal, then the student cannot walk at graduation.
Graduation is set for Thursday, May 30th at 6:30 pm at Karl K. Spratt Jr. Memorial Field at Dighton Town Hall.  If the weather cooperates and we are able to have graduation outside, students will be able to invite an unlimited number of guests to attend the outdoor ceremony. Handicap parking will be available at Dighton Town Hall. General parking will be available at Bristol Aggie and a shuttle will be available  to transport guests from Bristol Aggie to Dighton Town Hall before and after the event. The Dighton Police will allow parking on the north side of route 138 which will be designated. At 5:00 pm, additional parking will be available at the Dighton Post Office, Dighton Elementary School, and Dighton Middle School.  If the weather forecasts rain, then we will hold graduation as in years past in our gymnasium. If this is the case, then unfortunately the graduates will be limited to four tickets per family. These tickets will be provided during one of the graduation rehearsals. If you would like to request additional tickets, you can email Mrs. Welshman in the main office at DWelshman@bcahs.com to be placed on the waiting list. In addition, if anyone requires special services for graduation, please contact me at KBraga@bcahs.com.
As we work hard to polish, clean, and set-up for graduation activities, please know that any acts detracting from the maintenance of the campus, buses, fields, buildings, or any part of the grounds will be considered vandalism and will jeopardize graduation and/or graduation activities for any participants.
Enclosed we have provided a condensed listing of all senior activities. We look forward to seeing our seniors receive their diplomas on Thursday, May 30th at 6:30 pm, as well as participating in all the events leading up to this spectacular day. It is our expectation that the Class of 2019 will continue to make us proud as we will finish the year on a positive note. We do not want any carelessness or misplaced revelry to jeopardize any of our students’ graduation experience. We look forward to an exciting week and send our heartiest congratulations to all.
Sincerely,
Kevin P. Braga
Assistant Superintendent/Principal


FFA:
There will be an FFA Meeting open to all students on Wednesday, April 3 immediately after school. It will be held in the Board of Trustees meeting room which is in Keith Hall above the cafeteria. We hope to see everyone there! We have a lot on our agenda for Spring. Community Service events and plans for awards banquet.

Student Services:
Be on the lookout for our new monthly newsletter! It will be emailed to parents and eventually placed online on our website under the Student Services tab. The newsletter will have tons of information related to the college admissions process, career exploration, mental health awareness, special education, financial aid, special dates and more. The first release will happen on April 1st!
Dual Enrollment Information
There are some offerings for dual enrollment through Bristol Community College throughout the summer. These courses are offered to many local vocational and technical high schools so enrollment is first come, first serve. Students are eligible if they have a 2.5 G.P.A. in high school and if they have previously taken a BCC course must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. through the college. These courses are at no cost to you (unless it states a fee, and books are not covered). The offerings are listed below, spaces will be filling up fast so please reach out if you are interested. Some courses require an Accuplacer placement test before enrollment. In order to enroll, students must have a discussion with Ms. Costa in Student Services to ensure they are prepared for the course and have the appropriate prerequisites. Students and parents may not sign up for the course on their own. Please see below for the offerings. If you or your student is interested you may reach Ms. Costa at kcosta@bcahs.com. Students also have the opportunity to take other courses at Bristol Community College and not just those listed below, if that is something you or your child is interested in please reach out!
In the Classroom: 
Arbor: The senior Arbor class toured Nadeau Tree Service. Ryan Nadeau is a member of the graduating class of 1996 and runs his business out of Westport MA
The students were able to see a crane remove a tree with difficult access. This showed students a new avenue of Arbor


Introduction to Agriculture:






















The Week Ahead-A Week
  • Monday, April 1
    • Assembly- Report to the gym
    • Freshman Vo-Ag Requests
    • EXTENDS 2:30 pm (Library)
    • Late Bus: 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, April 2
    • Faculty Meeting @ 2:40 (Library)
    • Late Bus: 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, April 3
    • Softball vs Norfolk @ 3:30 (Home-Dighton Town Hall)
    • Late Bus: 5:00 pm
  • Thursday, April 4-Early Release
    • Period 1: 8:10-9:00 (same)
    • Period 2: 9:02-9:52 (same)
    • Period 3: 9:54-10:42 (same)
    • Period 4: 10:44-11:47 (CHANGE)
      • 1st Lunch: 10:42-11:10 (same)
      • 2nd Lunch: 11:18-11:47
  • Friday, April 5
    • Softball vs South Shore @ 3:30 (Home-Dighton Town Hall)
    • Late Bus: 5:00 pm
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  • 4/1: There are 5:00 late buses 
  • 4/1: Lunch: Breakfast for Lunch,  Pancakes & Ham, Home fries, Or Grab n Go Options, with a side of "Straw-berrying" by May Swenson , Maple Syrup, Fresh Garden Salad, Assorted Fresh & Canned Fruits

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Thursday, March 28, 2019


  • 3/29: There will be 5:00 late buses 
  • 3/29: Lunch: Baked Fish w/crunchy topping Or Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza, Grab n Go Options, Fresh Garden Salad, Assorted Fresh & Canned Fruits
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019


  • 3/28: There will be NO 5:00 late buses
  • 3/28: Lunch: Asian Chicken Bowl w/noodles Or Oriental mixed vegetables, Fresh Garden Salad, Assorted Fresh & Canned Fruits
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019


  • 3/27: There will be 5:00 late buses
  • 3/27: Lunch: Pasta Bar w/assorted sauces Or Plain Pasta, Roasted Broccoli,Fresh Garden Salad,Assorted Fresh & Canned Fruits
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Friday, March 22, 2019

Aggie Weekly-March 22nd

Good Morning Students, Parents, and Community Members:
    This week we had a short week to celebrate Evacuation Day (not Bunker Hill Day).  Evacuation Day remembers the first major American military victory in the American Revolutionary War, which saw the British troops leave Boston on March 17, 1776.  General George Washington, who became the United States’ first president, fortified Dorchester Heights by using cannons captured earlier from Fort Ticonderoga. The armies lobbed shells at each other during the movement, with colonists escalating the action on March 4, distracting the British soldiers’ attention. Click here for the full article.

Next Phase for Seniors:  We are proud to share with you our senior’s plans for their next step in their college and career exploration.  Based on the knowledge and skills, learned during their 4 years at BA, we are excited to publish acceptances into colleges, universities, military plans, and any career pathways each week.  Please let Ms. Dias know in Student Services, so we can update our list weekly. Thank you for your dedication to excellence and drive to maintain Bristol Aggie Excellence.



Congratulations to our Second Week’s Winners that Raised the BARR:
Erin Foley, Cody Hinton, and Elizabeth Ross (not pictured)
FFA State Convention: Congratulations to the students that attended the Massachusetts State Convention this week! Bristol Aggie should be so proud of how the students represented the school. We are so proud of you! Pack you bags for INDY! See the results from this year below!
Chapter Exhibit Massachusetts Agriculture
1st Place
Trevor & Lauren
Agriscience Animal Systems
1st Place
Karolyn Auer
Agriscience Natural Resources
1st Place
Alleynah Souza & Abby Rioux
Email Jaske Memorial Scholarship
Morgan parent
Excellence in Beef
Lily Dias
Demonstration Division 1 
1st Place
Phaedra Hart
Demonstration Division 3
2nd Place
Arianna Lachance
Demonstration Division 4
3rd Place
Ross Sousa 
Employment Skills
2nd Place
Kiley Rose
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
2nd Place
Katie Walorz
Novice Employment Skills
2nd Place
Olivia Camara
Prepared Speaking
1st Place
Hannah Johnson
Team Demonstration Division 2
3rd Place
Lily Dias and Riley Dustin
Treasures Book
3rd Place
Gabby Costa
Agricultural Sales
3rd Place Individual
Logan Caruthers
Dairy Evaluation
First Place Team
Emily Lynch, Jennifer Denis, Madison Levesque, Madison DaCunha
3rd Place Individual
Madison DaCunha
Dairy Showmanship
2nd Place
Trevor Clapp
Environmental Natural Resources
First Place Team
Mollie Coyne, Jessie Power, Abby Bruno, Lyndon Carver
3rd Place Individual
Jessie Power
2nd Place
Abby Bruno
1st Place
Lyndon Carver
Floriculture
First Place Team
Kaci Leonard, Hannah Araujo, Kenzie Casper, Meaghan Herlihy
2nd Place Individual
Kenzie Casper
1st Place Individual
Meaghan Herlihy
Turf Management
2nd Place Individual
Parker Kellard
Veterinary Science
2nd Place Team
Karolyn Auer, Logan Caruthers, Hope Siddall, Audrey Biron
2nd Place Individual
Karolyn Auer
Proficiency Awards
Dairy Management and Production
Trevor Clapp
Vegetable Production
Ross Sousa
State Stars
Lauren Paine
Agricultural Entrepreneurship

Ross Sousa
Agricultural Placement


Floriculture:  Senior students set up their flower display at the annual Attleboro Art Museum.  Their theme was “Provence Garden”.


No Parking: We wanted to remind our school community that there is no parking around the circle in front of Gilbert Hall.  In addition, please see the MA Anti-Idling Law.  See examples below
What are a few examples of unnecessary idling?

Sitting in your car in a parking lot with the engine on during mild or cool weather is unnecessary. The interior of your car will stay warm for 5 to 10 minutes on all but the coldest days.

Leaving the vehicle running while unattended to let the heater warm it or the air conditioner cool it for extended periods of time is unnecessary idling (it is also in violation of motor vehicle law). Five minutes should be the maximum amount of time unless weather conditions are extreme, and the engine should not be left running while the vehicle is unattended for any length of time.

Operating devices not related to transporting passengers or goods. Letting the engine run for an hour or more to play a movie or to charge a cell phone causes unnecessary pollution, is a nuisance for others nearby and puts excessive wear and tear on the engine.

NRM: #BristolAggieNRM students worked with all of these species on Wednesday.




NRM: We had a great weekend chatting with @WildlandsTrust about head-starting & turtle conservation.  #weekend #turtle #conservation @BristolAggie #bristolaggienrm #Plymouth
Click here for a short video on Jesse explaining the head-starting program.

They are cute and cuddly. OK, maybe Plymouth Red-Bellied Cootersaren’t cuddly, but they certainly are cute. In fact, turtles in general are appealing to most people.
“Turtles are the puppies of the lizard world,” said Don Williams, president of The Herring Ponds Watershed Association, which co-hosted a presentation on the endangered Northern Red-Bellied TurtleSaturday. Children of all ages swooned over three charming and quite lively turtles at the Wildlands Trust facility on Long Pond Road in Plymouth
Brian Bastarache, chair of the Natural Resource Management Department at Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton, talked about how he and his students are helping to raise this rare and unusual turtle with its distinctive red undershell for reintroduction to the wild.
Officially, they are known as the Northern Red-Bellied Turtle,” he said. “But I like to call them the Plymouth Red-Bellied Cooter because they are unique. There is another population in New Jersey and other states, and they do look identical. However, the Plymouth turtle is genetically distinct from that group.”
The Plymouth Red-Bellied Cooter, or turtle, was placed on the Endangered Species List by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 1980. Habitat has been protected in and around Plymouth since then, but the population was still declining.
Over the past four decades, cooter populations in the wild have doubled from a low of around 300, according to Fish & Wildlife. Part of that success is related to a “head-start” program at Bristol County Agricultural High School. Baby turtles are taken as soon as they are hatched and raised in captivity to give them a better chance of surviving once reintroduced to their natural habitat.
For the past 10 years, Bastarache has run the head-start effort with assistance from a cadre of high-school students. One of them, 15-year-old Jessie Power of Plymouth, participated in the presentation at the Wildlands Trust on Saturday and talked about her work to help the turtles.
“We head-start 32 of these guys,” she said. “We get them in September and have them through May, when they are reintroduced into the wild. We do our best to protect them.”
The Plymouth Red-Bellied Cooter is one of 11 turtle species assisted by the Bristol Aggie students. The goal is to get the young turtles to grow large enough where they are not easy prey for predators and improve the possibility of reproducing in the wild.
Given a chance, the cooter can grow quite large – up to 12 inches in length and weighing in at more than 6 pounds. Females have been known to grow up to 16 inches long. This species is a herbivore, meaning it eats plants. The turtles are usually about 4 inches when released from the head-start program – about three times larger than they would be at the same age in the wild.
“We create the illusion of an endless summer by using full-spectrum lighting and continually feeding them healthy foods,” Bastarache said. “They grow rapidly in the few months that we have them. The goal is to get them past their most vulnerable stages before they are released.”
The head-start program is having an effect. More than 1,000 cooters have been returned to the wild in the past 10 years. While exact numbers are hard to determine, it appears the population is increasing. Bastarache noted that surveys by local biologists show the head-start turtles are now reproducing in the wild and adding to the numbers.
While successful, the head-start effort is only a bandage on the real problem. Bastarache points out that the work he and his students do is essentially “emergency care. Wellness is the real answer.”
“This is only a halfway solution,” he added. “Unless we address the root causes of the population decline – loss of habitat, road mortality, predation by invasive species and pollution – this will continue to be a problem. Technology can only do so much. The rest is up to humans.”
AgMec: The Dighton town tractor is progressing along! #BAPRIDE

Activities and Athletics: The unofficial start of spring! Lets go #Chieftains #BAPRIDE
Baseball: Baseball is underway. Players are getting some BP reps in the cage and pitchers are working on mechanics. #BAPRIDE
The Senior Class is hosting this year’s Talent Show!
Hope to see you there!


Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Support the Class of 2019 and get some delicious cookies!


To make a purchase supporting a specific senior please use the following:
ID number 4586392
Or use this link for direct access to our fundraiser:




Give Kids a Smile Day! Free one-day dental clinic for kids!
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is offering free dental care to children ages 0-13 from
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at 1 Kneeland St., Boston. No appointments are
necessary, but families should pre-register online or via email at givekidsasmileday@tufts.edu
The Week Ahead-B Week
  • Monday, March 25
    • EXTENDS 2:30 pm (Library)
  • Tuesday, March 26
    • MCAS ELA-Large Animal, Small Animal, NRM, Ag. Mech
    • Faculty Meeting @ 2:40 pm (Library)
    • School Building Committee @ 5:30 pm (Keith Hall)
    • Board of Trustees Meeting @ 7:00 pm (Keith Hall)
  • Wednesday, March 27
    • MCAS ELA- Large Animal, Small Animal, NRM, Ag. Mech
    • MA Agricultural Day- FFA State House Visit
  • Thursday, March 28
    • MCAS ELA- Arbor, Flori, Landscape
    • EXTENDS 2:30 pm (Library)
  • Friday, March 29
    • MCAS ELA- Arbor, Flori, Landscape
    • Talent Show @ 6:00 pm (Gym)
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