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Friday, May 21, 2021

Aggie Weekly- May 21st

Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

This week we received updated guidance regarding our safety protocols that we put into place this school year due to the pandemic.  Even though we have to wear masks indoors, there are many opportunities for students to remove their masks when they are outside (see below for more details).  Next week is our seniors last official week in school and therefore, we are monitoring student grades, and any obligations that may be owed.  No caps and gowns will be given to students who do not meet those requirements.  Next week is Spirit Week.  Please see below for themed activities.  

Updated COVID Guidance: 

  • If you are outside, you no longer are required to wear a mask

    • If you want to wear a mask, you still can

  • Sports: All athletes/coaches “are not required” to wear a mask (on field/bench)

    • All other COVID protocols are in place for now.  If anything changes, we will update you.  

    • All guests attending the event “are not required” to wear a mask if they are socially distant.  

  • Classroom: We are still required to wear a mask indoors (classrooms and at lunch when not seated)

    • “Shared objects no longer have to be cleaned or disinfected between use.” 

    • “Schools must clean high touch surfaces, such as door handle, bus seats, and drinking fountains within the school...once a day” 

  • Graduation Guidelines: Click here for the updated BCAHS Graduation Plan


bristol babble: Click here for this week’s edition


Click here to see the feature on Studio 10 with Ben DeCastro interviewing Superintendent Sands.  


2021-2022 School Calendar (Next Year)


BA Prom: Click here for the link to the Taunton Gazette

Bristol County Agricultural High School

Bristol County Agricultural High School held their prom Friday, May 14 at the Ridder Country Club in East Bridgewater. 

Principal Kevin Braga said the prom was limited to 150 people, that masks were required when attendees were not eating and that tables were limited to six students. 

But the school is taking even greater precautions than those imposed by the state. Guests, but not Bristol Aggie students, were required to produce a negative COVID-19 PCR test before being allowed to attend the prom. 

 

"We know what our student protocols are to keep our students safe," he said. "We don't know what's going on outside our buildings."

Furthermore, students who attended prom are required to quarantine for 10 days afterwards and attend school remotely until Tuesday, May 25. Students who attend but have a recent negative PCR test can return to school on Monday, May 24, and the few students who are fully vaccinated do not need to quarantine. 

"We're trying to do everything we can to try to offer a safe prom, but there are definitely some challenges that the students are facing in order to attend prom," Braga said. 

The safety measures might be one reason the school was struggling to sell tickets to prom, despite many students telling the administration that they wanted one, Braga said.

He said it could be due to the fact that students who attend will have to quarantine for the first week of the already-limited spring sports season. 

"I just think that it's not a typical prom, and some have just figured that they're not going to prom and they've already made up their mind," he said. "They figured it's not happening, and when we were able to come up in April and say, 'Yes, we're gonna have a prom,' maybe they just are not as interested anymore." 

The first week of May, Braga said they had only sold around 50 tickets, and at the $65 price point, they would need at least 100 to afford the prom. He had to tell the students there was a chance prom might not happen if they didn't get high enough attendance.

At first, the prom was only open to seniors, but they opened it up to juniors later to help sell more tickets. 

By the next week, Braga said they had settled on holding prom.

"It doesn't look like the prom of two years ago, but it's certainly a lot more than last year," he said. 

 

 

In the Classroom: 

  • ELA:Composed by the students in Mrs. Coderre’s Senior English class in tribute to                Walt Whitman and to our graduating class, they created the following: 

“I Hear Bristol Aggie Singing”


I hear the Arboriculturist singing, the varied carols I hear as the chainsaws hum along in harmony with the brush chipper 

Ag Mechanics makes motors move again and strong working arms rotate ratchets making bolts tight

The Landscaping student hums as he pulls pulls pulls the lawnmower’s string and the powerful blades finely chop the grass and green sweet ferns

Large Animal Science is singing to the horses who are singing to the pigs who are singing to the animals up and down the barn while the radio blares songs from the morning to the afternoon 

Small Animal Science is singing along with birds chirping and parrots crowing for sunflower seeds while the buzzing clippers shave happy clean dogs 

Natural Resources is singing while gentle winds roll on the Segreganset River and the canoeists paddle along in perfect waves

Floriculture students sing while snip snip snipping flower stems and the water rushes into the waiting black bucket . . . as the school day lingers down to the final bell


 


 












From the technology classroom to the agricultural field:

Earlier this year, Mrs. Noel’s grade 9 exploratory students in Digital and Agricultural Literacy class learned about sustainable agriculture and the use of cover crops to increase carbon sequestration  (this was also a great tie-in to the carbon cycle they studied in biology class). Students learned about the use of a roller crimper machine with cover crops as part of “no-till” farming and how it is better for the environment.  Well, right here on campus Mr. Kyle Medeiros and Mr. Matt Carr shared with Mrs. Noel information about our recent plan to use a roller crimper machine for the corn field.  This week, Mrs. Noel and some students were able to see it in action.

Here are some photos of Mr. Carr with the roller crimper on the tractor, and students Logan Tavares and Kennedi Venezia:



A roller crimper in use: The device rolls over a stand of cover crops and the chevroned edges on the heavy drum cut into the stalks, crimping them so they cannot conduct sap. This effectively kills them without removing them from the soil. This prevents weeds from growing and holds moisture in.  This eliminates the need for plowing, harrowing and using herbicides. Stay tuned for progress as the corn grows throughout the year!  Thank you to Mr. Carr for allowing us to see it in action. 


  • Animal Science: 

Sophomore Jade Holmes ground driving "Pip."

Seniors Eloise Fogg and Logan DeCourcey bathing "Pip."

Sophomore Samantha Douglas riding "Storm."


Small Groups are Back!

Mrs. Mills took advantage of the new COVID guidelines allowing students to work in small groups. For this activity, students worked together to develop rules, jobs and determined what items they should salvage while pretending to be stuck on a tropical island! This was their introduction to Lord of the Flies and was accompanied by island sights and sounds.


Student Services

Keeping with Mental Health Awareness month, we want to help raise awareness for mental health. In an effort to help our Aggie community, we wanted to share with you some more helpful tips from calm.com to improve your self-care and help improve your emotional and mental well-being.

  • Turn off notifications on your devices for things that leave you feeling stressed.

  • Reflect on the ways you've grown through adversity. Be proud of your progress!

  • Mindfully organize a cupboard or drawer.

  • Give yourself time and space to feel and grieve any losses you've experienced. Healing is not a linear process.

  • May 21st is World Meditation Day-to celebrate give meditation a try.


Archery club

The archery club was finally able to meet and enjoy the nice weather in the pine knoll.  All students are welcome to join.  Contact Mr. Surdi for details and more information.



MSBA Update: Gilbert Hall updates 

 


The Week Ahead: SPIRIT WEEK

  • Monday, May 24- Boston Sports Day

    • 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

    • Late Bus @ 5:00

  • Tuesday, May 25- Tropical/Hawaiian Day

    • 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

    • Baseball vs Upper Cape @ 3:30 (Away)

    • Softball vs Upper Cape @ 3:30 (Dighton Town Hall)

    • Late Bus @ 5:00

  • Wednesday, May 26- Decades Day

    • No Assembly

    • Late Bus @ 5:00

  • Thursday, May 27- Disney Day

    • 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

    • Baseball vs Old Colony @ 3:30 (Home)

    • Softball vs Old Colony  @ 3:30 (Away)

    • Late Bus @ 5:00

  • Friday, May 28-Last day for seniors- Field Day -BA Pride Day

    • Period 1 and 2 report to class/close out school year (return books)

    • Period 3- Commencement of Field Day

      • 10:00 am: Drill Team Performance (Horse Arena)

    • Major Challenges- Baseball Field 

      • 10:30 am: Egg Toss: 2 members of each major will compete

      • 10:45 am: Bristol Aggie’s “Next Top” Major: To design an ensemble for a single student to wear that exudes the spirit of your major/industry. The student will model the creation in a “project runway” fashion. Teacher delegation will vote on the top 3. 

      • 11:15 am: Tug of War

    • Lunch @ 11:45 am

      • BBQ @ Student Commons

    • Yearbook Distribution 

      • Ms. Reilly will distribute yearbooks during BBQ lunch/cookout

    • Graduation Rehearsal

      • 12:15-2:30
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