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Friday, April 30, 2021

Aggie Weekly- April 30th

Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

We announced on Wednesday that starting on Monday, May 10th, we will be going to school 5 days a week.  Starting that week, late busses will be running Monday through Friday and will pick up at 5:00 pm.  As we approach the end of the school year, we want to remind students that the strong finish to the end of the school year is a great way to rest and relax over summer break.  Keep up the great work.  Thank you


Check out this week’s bristol babble: We have a couple new guests on this week’s episode.  Keep up the great work! 


Update on Quarantine Guidance for Close Contacts


Good Afternoon Bristol Aggie Community,

As we continue to progress through this atypical school year, we continue to be committed to providing you with updated information that impacts how we manage school operations.  Last week, we received updated guidance that was approved by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services after consultation with the Governor’s Medical Advisory Board on COVID-19 and other medical advisors.  


Close contacts who were exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual in the classroom or on the bus while both individuals were masked do not have to quarantine unless they were within 3 feet of distance of the COVID-19 positive individual for a total of 15 minutes during a 24-hour period. This does not apply if someone was identified as a close contact outside of the classroom or bus (e.g., in sports, extra-curriculars, lunch, etc.) or if masks are not worn by both persons at the time of the exposure. All other close contacts must follow the standard protocol for when a close contact may return to school.


The full guidance is posted on the COVID-19 guidance page and available for download.


Since all of our desks in all classrooms are at minimum of 3 feet, students will no longer have to quarantine for being a close contact in most classroom settings.  However, we will continue to contact families if students were working in groups within 3 feet for a minimum of 15 minutes.  In addition, a close contact is still 6 feet in the cafeteria (since students will not have masks on for eating).  


As we have stated since the first day of school, our primary responsibility is to keep our students and staff safe by following updated guidance and our comprehensive plan to regularly sanitize the school and to follow all health and safety protocols set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Our student body and staff have been adhering to the safety protocols including mask wearing, hand washing, and physical distancing. We are grateful to our families for their continued efforts to keep students home who are showing any symptoms. These measures, taken in combination, greatly reduce the risk of additional transmission. We ask that parents/guardians whose child is tested for COVID-19, please report the results to our school nurse.

The single most important thing to do if any of the following symptoms are present in your child is to keep them home. Our collective health relies, in part, on individual attention and responsibility. Note that some symptoms of COVID-19 are the same as the flu or a bad cold; please do not assume it is another condition. When in doubt, keep your child home if they have any of the following symptoms and communicate with our school nurse at 508-669-6744 extension 1222. 

Fever (100.40 Fahrenheit or higher) chills, or shaking chills

Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

New loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

Headache when in combination with other symptoms

Muscle aches or body aches

Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms

Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptoms

For more information on COVID-19 symptoms, testing and testing sites, visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/aboutcovid- 19-testing#where-can-get-a-test?-.Please contact us immediately should your child or someone in your home begin to show symptoms.

Thank you for your continued support.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me (KBraga@bcahs.com). 


Sincerely,

Kevin P. Braga

Assistant Superintendent/Principal

KBraga@bcahs.com 


Sophomore MCAS:

April 28th, 2021


Dear Parents/Guardians for the Class of 2023:

 

The administration and faculty at Bristol County Agricultural High School are about to administer the state-wide testing program, the MCAS.  The 2021 MCAS tests will be administered to our current tenth grade students on the following dates (see MCAS calendar below for more details): 

  • ELA MCAS: May 3rd&4th, make up date of May 6th 

  • Mathematics: MCAS:May 17th&18th, make up date of May 20th 

All tenth graders will be participating in this testing.  Any students who are absent for a testing session will be required to take the missed test during a make-up session.  Students should plan to complete make-up testing on  the following: 

  • Make-Up ELA: May 6th

  • Make-Up Math:  May 20th


The MCAS 2021 test results will be used to determine student eligibility for a high school diploma.  Students who are members of the graduating Class of 2023 are required to pass the Grade 10 MCAS English Language Arts test, and the MCAS Mathematics test, as well as meeting all local graduation requirements in order to receive a high school diploma. Therefore, it is to his/her/their benefit to perform the best he/she/they can on these tests. The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery are given to high school students who perform exceptionally well on each of the MCAS exams and would give the students the opportunity for reduced tuition at a Massachusetts state college or university.

 

We strongly encourage consistent attendance during the assigned MCAS testing days, urge your child to eat a nutritious breakfast on the days of testing, and suggest your child gets as much sleep as possible on the nights prior to the tests enabling them to concentrate more effectively, settle down quickly, and be alert maximizing their chances of success.  All students on the mornings of testing will be given a complimentary breakfast in the classroom before testing starts.  Students should report to their classrooms when arriving at school.

 

If you have any additional questions and would like to speak with us, please feel free to reach out by email BHiggins@bcahs.com.  Thank you for your help and cooperation.

 

Respectfully,

Brian Higgins

Assistant Principal


Junior MCAS:

April 28th, 2021


Dear Parents/Guardians for the Class of 2022:

 

The purpose for this correspondence is to notify you of the upcoming administration of the state-wide testing program, the MCAS.  Typically students are scheduled to take the MCAS test during their sophomore year in high school.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the Department of Education had postponed the grade 10 MCAS test until this year.  

  • ELA MCAS: May 7th&10th, make up date of May 11th (optional)

  • Mathematics: MCAS:May 13th&14th, make up date of May 21st (optional)

The MCAS Test is optional for the Class of 2022.  Any students who are absent for a testing session will be required to take the missed test during a make-up session.  Students should plan to complete make-up testing on  the following: 

  • Make-Up ELA: May 11th

  • Make-Up Math:  May 21st

 

The MCAS 2021 test results will be used to determine student eligibility for Scholarship opportunities.  The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery are given to high school students who perform exceptionally well on each of the MCAS exams and would give the students the opportunity for reduced tuition at a Massachusetts state college or university.

 

We strongly encourage consistent attendance during the assigned MCAS testing days, urge your child to eat a nutritious breakfast on the days of testing, and suggest your child gets as much sleep as possible on the nights prior to the tests enabling them to concentrate more effectively, settle down quickly, and be alert maximizing their chances of success.  All students on the mornings of testing will be given a complimentary breakfast in the classroom before testing starts.

 

If you have any additional questions and would like to speak with us, please feel free to reach out by email BHiggins@bcahs.com.  Thank you for your help and cooperation.


 

Respectfully,

Brian Higgins

Assistant Principal



Spring MCAS Schedule (all dates)


Bristol County Agricultural High School

3rd Term Honor Roll

2020-2021




FRESHMEN


High Honors 90%-100%: 

Brennon Alberto, Avery Botelho, Jaelyn Dinkins, Julianna Dufresne, Lily Ferry, Ava Freitas, Caitlyn Gifford, Tara Goldman, Kassidy Hallam, Hope Healy, Aubrie Lindo, Katelyn McCrae, Emily Price, Shelby Rapoza, Kaydence Rhodes-Wallace, Sarah Rodrigues, Jodi Schofield, Leah Trayers, Kayda Vanderhoof


Honors 80%-89.9%: 

Mackenzie Almeida, Sydney Argo, Mackenzie Asci, Sophie Berges, Paycience Boudreau,  Jessica Byrne, Kaitlyn Castillo, Abigail Chace, Jocelyn Crawford, Ethan Desroches, Charleigh Doehler, Taylor Emma, Mallory Ethier, Riley Farland, Haley Farrell, Abbygale Holander, Joseph Bella, Angelina King, Lily Krauzyk, Cameron Larkin, Madison Lee, Emma Magnuson, Emily Mello, Marissa Moniz, Elizabeth Murrill,  Mandy Pettey, Lily Pimentel, Greydon Souza, Jake Sylvia, Logan Tavares, Brian Thornhill, Hannah Upham, Danna Urquhart, Callum Velat, Sophia Vescio



SOPHOMORES


High Honors 90%-100%: 

Anthony Ashe, Sarah Bergeron, Sophia Cederholm, Aida Delano, Olivia Desimone, Lauren Ferry, Vera Figlock, Samantha Goulart, Sydney Higson, Jade Holmes, Kayla Hoogerzeil, Emma Jamrin, Emily Jolin, Angelika Kern, Emma Lasson, Madaline Latvis, Olivia Leighton, Vanessa Mateus, Colleen Mccarthy, Jennifer Olson, Bridgette Perry, Addisyn Petrulli, Allison Quinlan, Benjamin Quintin, Emily Santos, Sophia Mae Severino, Taylor Sirois, Trista Staton


Honors 80%-89.9%: 

Sophia Anger, Angelina Araujo, Nathan Baker, Nicholas Baker, Brennan Bingham, Madison Bosse, Samantha Cabral, Aidan Camara, Hunter Canedy, Keegan Carr, Hannah Chaves, Abigail Collins, Lauren Corbett, Nicholas Darling, Jonathan Depontbriand, Amber Devlin, Lexi Dicorpo, Samantha Douglas, Sarah Douglas, Margaret Graham, Naomi Grant, Dharma Hallinan, Rachel Harrington, Eli Lamanuzzi, Aidan Lauzier, Alex Mackay, Sarah Manoli, Noah Marchesseault, Amber Melo, Jake Meyer, Jaelyn Moniz, Justin Mosman, Abigail Nelson, Ella Nicolau, Margaret Nixon, Shaun Pillsbury, Ryan Raposo, Adriana Rego, Stephanie Riley, Vivian Rivera, Georgia Roderiques, Jeramiah Santiago, John Silva, Alexis Steele, Bradford Stolts, Juliet Storer, Samantha Sylvia, Jacob Valcourt


JUNIORS


High Honors 90%-100%: 

Camille Brown, Casity Brun, Maisie Cunningham, Kaeden Dacruz, Elana Dealmeida, Eavan Doyon, Makayla Dupe, Madison Genereux, Alysha Guthrie, Noah Hanson, Ocean Isherwood, Alyssa Jaglowski, Destiney Latimore, Colin Linnehan, Mia Oliveira, Ella Olmez, Juliana Price, Carolyn Robbins, Mackenzie Rumson, Gabrielle Schwenk, Amanda Sullivan, Althea Vedro, Keely Zuber


Honors 80%-89.9%: 

Beathriz Afonso, Paige Andrews, Brooke Azevedo, Gabrielle Boisclair, Nevaeh Coons, Dillon Corvelo, Julius Cromwell, Samantha Deppisch, Emma Doyle, Tabatha Ellis, Sharon Erickson, Emma, Gauthier, Ashley Goodrich, Alianah Grajales, Grace Jackson, Valerie Lamanuzzi, Hope Lownds, Angela Macdonald, Eli Macgregor, Parker Megginson, Kendra Morrissey, Robert Myers, Jacob Nickerson, Helen O’Toole, Eliana Piscitelli, Thea Puccio, Kate Riggs, Felicia Soares, Tyler Tavares, Kyler West, Makayla White


SENIORS


High Honors 90%-100%: 

Victoria Carvalho, Riley Dustin, Jenna Freitas, Laura Pettey, Marissa Rock, Cassondra Rosa, Kayli Rosa, Mackenze Walker


Honors 80%-89.9%: 

Mackenzie Allen, Kaylyn Blackburn, Carson Blankenship, Thomas Brogan, Grey Buckley, Robert Burdick, Olivia Camara, Kamila Carreiro, Natasha Chantre, Amanda Connell, Tiana Daniel, Lily Dias, Hannah Dorrance, Mackenzie Dugas, Kaylee Finch, Eloise Fogg, Cyra Fortin, Austin Gaw, Abigail Gesualdi, Zachary Harlow, Alexandra Maitland, Dana Medeiros, Dylan Prescott, Ethne Puccio, Savannah Puccio, Michael Robertson, Emma See, Elizabeth Soares, Hannah Surdis, Paige Vargas, Brianna Vega, Alexis Wells


FFA:

This week marked the 91st Massachusetts FFA State Convention. Bristol Aggie was thrilled to be able to host the Massachusetts FFA Association and have them stream some of their sessions live from campus. Although this was a very different convention we are glad that we were able to celebrate the year and the successes of our students!




Congratulations to all of the Career and Leadership Development Event & Awards Winners! It was not a traditional CDE & LDE season but we did it! Click the image below for the results video!!!

Congratulations to the Floriculture team for qualifying for the NATIONAL CDE! 


Arbor Jamboree


In the Classroom: 

The NRM juniors and seniors had a great afternoon Monday April 26th with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation Wildlands Firefighter crew from Freetown/Fall River State Forest.  They discussed the structure of their department, the nature of the work (including those that are not putting out fires), fire behavior, prescribed burning, and the fun and less fun aspects of the job.  The students were able to try some of the equipment and the day ended with a spirited junior vs seniors fire line digging contest.  

 

We really appreciate the @massdcr crew for a fun afternoon that introduced our upperclassmen to a suite of NRM careers. 


Arbor Day 2021: Teaching our students how to protect and care for our planet. #BAPride #BAFuture 


Animal Science: Mrs. Bosworth’s Large Animal Science students do some spring cleaning on the dairy herd. In the background you can see the new dairy barn under construction. 


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Bristol Aggie to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals

Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 7, 2021

 

Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Bristol Aggie nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, Bristol Aggie will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 7.   School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for parents, students, school staff and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million of America’s students each school day.

 

All across the school, school nutrition professionals will be honored and recognized from students, school staff, parents, and the community.

 School nutrition employees must balance many roles and follow numerous federal, state and local regulations to ensure safe and healthy meals are available in schools. School Lunch Hero Day provides the opportunity for the community to thank these hardworking heroes. Federal nutrition standards ensure that school cafeterias always offer low-fat or fat-free milk, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein.  School meals also meet limits on calories, sodium and unhealthy fats. 

The importance and nutritional value of school meals are well documented. For many children, school lunch is the most important and nutrient-rich meal of their day.  




We wanted to create an online Student Job posting to help you get started.  Please click the link(s) below to view the job posting(s).

  • Fairhaven

Delano Landscaping

  • Lincoln, RI

Kirkbrae Country Club Grounds Crew

  • Marshfield

Butterflihh Farm Therapeutic Farm Worker

 

 

 



Youth Works: Taunton Area School to Career (TASC) runs the local summer YouthWorks program in conjunction with MassHire Bristol Workforce Board. YouthWorks is a subsidized jobs program for youth and young adults ages 14-21 who are low income, and face barriers to employment. This could mean they have previous or current court involvement, are in foster care, live in a single parent household, have an IEP, medical diagnosis, etc. This is the first year we are also able to serve youth who reside in Raynham, Berkley and Dighton, in addition to serving youth in Taunton. 

 


Student Services

As we are all aware, this has been a challenging year for all of us-especially our students. This article will give you some ideas on how to assist your student if they are experiencing anxiety and provide some tips on how to brainstorm with your teen and start the conversation with them. 







On-Site Admissions 






We will be hosting one more On-Site Admissions event for Bristol Community College on Monday, May 10th from 8:30-1:45. This is an opportunity for students who have not yet applied to Bristol Community College but would like to. Once you fill out the Google form below you must fill out the attached application form and the student records release request form and give to Ms. Kochan to hold onto. On-Site Admissions allows you to meet with an admissions counselor virtually and have them review your application to Bristol Community College. Once they are done they will send you an acceptance letter on the spot! This takes less than 15 minutes and requires nothing but the completed application and student records release form from you. If you have already applied to BCC then you cannot participate in the On-Site Admissions.

 

There is NO fee to participate in the On-Site Admissions so disregard the application fee on the application form.

 

Steps to participate in On-Site Admissions:

1. Sign Up Here

2. Print out and complete BCC Application

3. Fill out Records Release Form (*if you are 18 or older you do not need a parent signature on the Application or Records Release Request Form)

4. Return BCC Application to Ms. Kochan in Student Services

5. Wait for the email to confirm appointment time (we will email students by 5/7)

 

 


UPCOMING SPRING SPORTS:

Any student who may wish to participate in Spring sports please return up to date physicals and immunization records to Ms. Anderson, our school nurse. Her office is located on the main floor in the CSE building room # 2111. All physicals must be current to participate. If you have any question please contact Ms. Anderson at Ext 2111 or by email: eanderson@bcahs.com



 

The Week Ahead:

  • Monday, May 3

    • 10th grade ELA MCAS- Report directly to your testing rooms

    • EXTENDS 2:45-4:30 

      • In-Person with Mr. McKeen and Ms. Szurley (RM 2303): Students will need to sign up ahead of time by clicking here

      • Virtual with Mrs. Kazijian (via Google meet): Students will need to sign up ahead of time by clicking here

    • Spring Sports: 2:30-4:30

    • Late Bus @ 4:30

  • Tuesday, May 4

    • 10th grade ELA MCAS- Report directly to your testing rooms

    • EXTENDS 2:45-4:30 

      • In-Person with Mr. McKeen and Ms. Szurley (RM 2303): Students will need to sign up ahead of time by clicking here

      • Virtual with Mrs. Kazijian (via Google meet): Students will need to sign up ahead of time by clicking here

    • Spring Sports: 2:30-4:30

    • Late Bus @ 4:30

  • Wednesday, May 5- LAST VIRTUAL WEDNESDAY

    • AP ELA Literature RM 2110 (Vacc Clinic) @ 8:00

    • Assembly @ 9:05

  • Thursday, May 6

    • 10th grade ELA MCAS - Report directly to your testing rooms

    • EXTENDS 2:45-4:30

      • In-Person with Mr. McKeen and Ms. Szurley (RM 2303): Students will need to sign up ahead of time by clicking here

      • Virtual with Mrs. Kazijian (via Google meet): Students will need to sign up ahead of time by clicking here

    • Spring Sports: 2:30-4:30

    • Late Bus @ 4:30

  • Friday, May 7

    • 11th grade ELA MCAS (OPTIONAL) 

 

 

 
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