Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:
We hope that everyone was safe during this week’s impact weather. If you are in need of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me (KBraga@bcahs.com). As a reminder that traffic will be impacted on Monday like today with pick-up and drop off. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
PTO Color Run/Walk-POSTPONED-STAY TUNED FOR AN EVENT PLANNED FOR THE SPRING- Refunds will be processed soon.
DUE TO THE WEATHER THIS WEEK, PLEASE SEE UPDATED CALENDAR
This week’s HIGH 5 CLUB Student of Week- PARKER MEGGINSON
In the Classroom-SLOWTOOLS
Over the last few years, Bristol Aggie students (predominantly Agricultural Mechanics students) have been working with the Slow Tools organization. Their mission is:
Our missions include the need to provide nutritious food and soil, clean water and energy, environmental and human health, and cultural democracy and security. We believe these goals are best achieved locally, changing as needed to adapt to people's basic local needs.
We began 10 years ago as a movement among farmers, designers, and engineers to identify, design and make tools for the small farm community.
Farming and food are the essential source of renewable human energy and health. This mission is a fundamental cornerstone of our efforts.
Their goals are the following:
To promote and fund the sustainable and local manufacture of tools.
To promote design engineering education in villages and neighborhoods.
To enable sustainable and regenerative practices through design and education.
To help achieve environmental and financial sustainability through innovation.
To create a global cooperative for the sharing of tool designs.
We have been fortunate with the opportunity to participate in some of this incredible work that will help local farmers remain sustainable. Click here for their website and see more photos from our students.
Class of 2020 - Quinn Presjnar and Mason Levesque developing the Snow Mulcher
Class of 2022 working on the Farm of the Future
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUR JOB LISTINGS!! If you are looking for a job in your field, be sure to take a look at the listings. So many opportunities!
DESE Mask Requirement extended through January 15, 2022-CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DOCUMENT
Weekly mental health tips from calm.com
Do a chore you normally dislike, doing it with extra love and attention.
Write down three qualities that you like about yourself.
Decide how long you want to spend online today and then set a timer. Stop when your timer goes off. Remember that you are in charge of your free time.
Ask yourself, “what can I do less of today?”
Forgive yourself for a mistake you made. Mistakes are a natural part of life. It’s what we do next that matters most.
Yearbooks are on sale at Balfour.com! The cost is $40, but personalizations and accessories may be purchased for an additional cost.
Families and friends of seniors may also purchase Ad Space to leave a special message for their student. You have the option of a ¼ page ad at $20, a ⅛ page ad at $10, or a shout-out ad for $3. See the online store for more details. Please note that this is only for seniors. The deadline to purchase an Ad Space is December 17, 2021.
Contact Ms. Reilly with any questions!
Senior Photos: Below is a copy of the email that was sent out to seniors earlier this year.
Hello Seniors!
It's time to start thinking about senior photos! All senior photos and baby pictures are due by November 24, 2021. That is the last day of school before Thanksgiving! Please email all photos to me at kreilly@bcahs.com. Only digital copies of photos will be accepted.
Some guidelines:
All photos must be school appropriate and meet the standards laid out in the student handbook.
Be as creative as you would like. It doesn't need to be a posed portrait taken by a professional photographer. You can send in a candid shot taken on your phone. You are welcome to include pets, cars, etc.
Make sure that your photo is in portrait, not landscape, orientation. If you send me a photo in landscape, it will be cropped to fit in the portrait templates in the yearbook.
Make sure to leave a little extra space around the edges of the photo so that it can be cropped if necessary.
If you have any questions or concerns about your photos, please let Ms. Reilly know as soon as possible.
In the Classroom
MSBA Update:
FFA: Since we missed our meeting this week, the NEXT MEETING WILL BE NOVEMBER 10! We are postponing the Fall Festival since the color run has been postponed as well.
Update on Escobar’s Corn Maze. They suffered a lot of damage from the last storm. We are in contact with them to see if we can sneak a trip in. Stay tuned and check your email.
The Week Ahead-B Week-Home Games Posted ONLY)
Monday, November 1
Remember the construction detour-Parent Drop Off/Pick Up will be at CSE
EXTENDS: CSE RM 2206 from 2:45-4:30
Late Bus at 5:00 pm (Student Commons Circle)
Tuesday, November 2- No School- Professional Development for Teachers
Wednesday, November 3- See Quarterly Exam Schedule Above
Period 1 Exam: Sophomore Major, Juniors, Seniors
Period 2 Exam: Juniors & Seniors
Period 6 Exam: Freshmen & Sophomore
Period 7 Exam: Freshmen & Sophomore
COLOR RUN IS POSTPONED
Late Bus at 5:00 pm (Student Commons Circle)
Thursday, November 4
Period 3 Exam: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Period 4 Exam: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
EXTENDS: CSE RM 2206 from 2:45-4:30
Late Bus at 5:00 pm (Student Commons Circle)
Friday, November 5
Period 5 Exam: Freshmen, Sophomores, Junior Major, Senior Major
Late Bus at 5:00 pm (Student Commons Circle)
Homecoming Dance 6:00-9:00 (Student Commons)
