Bristol County Agricultural High School: August 2021

Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! We are looking forward to welcoming students and staff back to school on Monday, and we are excited for the many positive changes to the educational environment including no social distancing requirements, collaborative and cooperative teaching and learning, the return of fall sports athletics, and the renovated Gilbert Hall and new Arbor/Landscape building. As we stated at the Virtual Town Hall (see information below), we are still under construction and want to remind our community to be aware of the construction zones.

Letter from Superintendent Sands regarding masks:

2021-2022 School Calendar

Virtual Town Hall:

Virtual Freshman Parent Orientation Slideshow
Virtual Freshman Parent Orientation Zoom Recording Part I (8.25.21): Passcode: 7bjV39+E
Virtual Town Hall Presentation (8.25.21)
Virtual Town Hall Zoom Recording Part II (8.25.21): Passcode: 7bjV39+E

Freshman Academy: Click here for the full article in the Taunton Gazette

Activities and Athletics:

Cross Country (XC):

Cooling down after Day 3 of Cross Country Track! It's not too late to join the team! Contact Coach Garabedian or Coach Gagne if interested! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence

Day 4 BA Cross Country Track! A friendly race through the BA nature trail and Sweets Knoll State Park. There is still time to join the team! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence

Soccer:

Volleyball Tryouts:

MSBA Update: On Tuesday, we were able to take a tour of the South Campus which included Gilbert Hall and the Arbor/Landscape BLDG. We are looking forward to welcoming students into this new space next week! As the project continues, we want to remind everyone to be conscious of ongoing construction and patience as we continue the remodel of Gilbert Hall.

The new Main Office

3rd floor classrooms

1st Week of School-A Week

Monday, August 30- No School- Teachers 1st Day Back

Teachers report to Student Commons at 8:30
Lunch in Student Commons at 11:00
Dept/Free Time 11:30-2:30

Tuesday, August 31- 1st Day of School

Report to your 1st period class

Welcome Back Virtual Assembly (via zoom in class- teachers will project the assembly in class)
Period 1: 8:10-9:15 (ignore 8:59 passing bell. We will make an announcement)
Period 2: 9:17-9:50 (pass to 3rd period at 9:50 bell)
Period 3-Period 7 Normal

Wednesday, September 1
Thursday, September 2

Class Assemblies (Expectations and ALICE protocols in Student Commons)

Period 1: No assemblies
Period 2: Seniors
Period 3: Juniors
Period 6: Sophomores
Period 7: Freshman

Friday, September 3- No School- Labor Day extended weekend

Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

We hope that everyone enjoyed a fun, safe, and relaxing summer. We are excited to welcome back our students to fully in-person learning five days a week! We will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, August 25th at 6:00 pm (immediately following the Freshman Orientation meeting on zoom) to discuss our return to school plan regarding masks and the construction project. Please check your email for more information.

All students grades 10-12 can access student schedules via PowerSchool. Freshman will receive their schedules at Freshman Academy next week. We will be sending instructions separately to freshman parents. We are still making minor adjustments to schedules, so please make sure you check your schedules for updates, especially before the first day of school on Tuesday, August 31st.

Stay Connected! Stay Informed!

We continue to encourage families to stay connected with the Bristol Aggie community. The Bristol Aggie Blog, allows students, parents, staff, and community members to stay informed of what is happening at Bristol Aggie. You can sign up for daily emails to ensure you don’t miss anything! You can also view the calendar feature which lists all the events that are happening at BA daily. We continue to believe that “It takes a village” to support a child and we want you to stay connected and please inform us of any information that would benefit your child. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. Braga (KBraga@bcahs.com).

Where are they now?

Virtual Town Hall:

Virtual Town Hall Presentation (8.3.21)
Virtual Town Hall Zoom Recording (8.3.21): Passcode: 9!S^jPL5

1:1 Technology Policy

TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE & EXTENDED WARRANTY (TMEW): Bristol County Agricultural High School will protect the device against virus and malware, and malfunctioning components. If the Surface GO is damaged intentionally or through misuse or carelessness, you will be responsible for the replacement/repair costs. Lost/Stolen items are not covered by the TMEW. If a SurfaceGO is lost/stolen, the replacement cost is approximately $580 (keyboard, screen, and cover). Starting with the Class of 2024, graduates from BCAHS, you will be able to get their device restored to factory settings and keep the device for a $75.00 buyout fee. Individuals are responsible for backing up their personal files prior to factory reset.

1:1 DEVICE DEPLOYMENT: Prior to picking up the device below, you must have the Surface GO Agreement form completed.

Pick Up Times/Location = Student Commons/Cafe

Thursday, August 19th: Seniors (8:00-2:30)
Friday, August 20th: Juniors (8:00-2:30)
Monday, August 23rd: Sophomores (8:00-2:30)
Tuesday-Thursday, August 26th Freshman (8:00-2:30)
ONLY if you purchased a SurfaceGO/Pro last year, you will be able to use your own device (proof of purchase required)
The collection of the $75.00 will be collected through MySchoolBucks (stay tuned for more information in September after school starts).

Welcome Aboard!: We have had the opportunity to hire a few new members to our staff. Below is a short bio on each new member of the Bristol Aggie family.

Name: Ms. Sharp

Position: Science/Health
High School: Bristol Aggie- Graduated in 2017
College: University of Rhode Island - 2021
Hobbies: Education and animals, while my favorite hobby is crafting
What is 1 thing you want your students to know about you?

I love to teach and I find creating a fun, yet productive, interactive learning environment is the best way to learn.

What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?

My goal is to offer guidance, build confidence and help all my new students become the best versions of themselves in and outside of the classroom

What are you most excited about for the 2021-2022 school year?

Meeting new faces, personalities and starting this journey as a teacher for Bristol Aggie.

Anything else you would like to add?

As an alumni, I feel so incredibly fortunate to be back at the school that helped make me the person I am today & I cannot wait to meet all my new students to welcome them to the incredible Bristol Aggie Family !

Name: Ms. Hussey

Position: History
High School: Joseph Case High School0-2013
College: Bachelors: Bridgewater State University - 2017, Masters: Currently attending Bridgewater State University
Hobbies: My hobbies include coaching color guard, playing with my dog and watching entirely too many HGTV and Food Network shows. I also love Disney and spending time with my friends and family.
What is 1 thing you want your students to know about you?

I know that not every student is going to graduate and want to be a historian and that's ok! My goal is to help you learn skills that you will use in any field you choose and work with you to understand how our past connects our present.

What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?

I'd like parents and the community to know that I truly believe in the phrase "it takes a village" and that by working together in the best interests of our students, we can collectively raise the next generation of successful, kind and well-informed individuals.

What are you most excited about for the 2021-2022 school year?

I am looking forward to meeting the students and faculty and finding ways to learn and connect with each other that are fun and interesting!

Anything else you would like to add?

I'm excited to be joining the Aggie family!

Name: Mrs. Stevens

Position: English
High School: Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School- 1992
College: Bachelors: Rhode Island College, Masters: Bridgewater State University
Hobbies: My hobbies are reading, gardening, visiting museums, spending time outdoors, and being with my family. I am passionate about learning new things.
What is 1 thing you want your students to know about you?

My door is always open. I will make myself available if a student wants to discuss the current lesson, is in need of a friendly ear, or would just like to chat.

What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?

I think of education as a collaborative undertaking - we all play an equally important role in ensuring students reach their full potential.

What are you most excited about for the 2021-2022 school year?

I am looking forward to getting to know my new students!

Name: Ms. Canuel

Position: Environmental Engineering Program (NEW)
High School: Bristol County Agricultural High School (2013-Arbor)
College: Eckerd College (2017)
Hobbies: Some of my favorite things are kayaking, hiking, and biking.
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?

I cannot wait to meet you all! Something important to know is I love learning about our waterways and the critters that live there.

What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?

I will always be in your child's corner, please always feel free to reach out if there's any way I can better support your child.

What are you most excited about for the 2021-2022 school year?

I am most excited to start our new Environmental Engineering program!

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Freshman Academy:

Please note that Freshman Academy dates have changed. Monday, August 23rd has been CANCELLED due to construction. We will still be holding Freshman Academy on Tuesday

Student Parking Parking Form: NEW Parking Requests

Please click this link to fill out the Student Parking Parking Form. If you already have a parking spot from the 2021-2022 school year, please do not fill out this form. Parking spots will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. You will be notified through email when you are assigned a parking spot. Please follow the instructions and complete ALL the information on the Student Parking Parking Form. Incomplete applications will not be processed. A valid driver's license will be requested.

MSBA Update: