Aggie Weekly- October 1st

Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

Click here to view this week’s High 5 Club- Natural Resources Management Senior Noah Hanson

TeachMrBraga- Click here to view this week’s TeachMrBraga segment

DESE Updated VAX Guidance- Calculating the 80 percent threshold rate:

• If a school demonstrates a vaccination rate of 80 percent or more of all students and staff in the school through an attestation form submitted to DESE, then vaccinated individuals in that school would no longer be subject to the mask requirement.

• Collecting proof of vaccination: An individual will be required to demonstrate proof that they have received either the required two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson’s 

• Individual proof of vaccination could include: 

• A signed self-attestation completed by the vaccinated individual or parent/guardian on behalf of the vaccinated student; or 

• Documentation provided to the individual by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health or a health care provider. Documentation may include but is not limited to a COVID-19 vaccination record card or a copy or digital picture of the vaccination record card, or a print-out from the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS).

• In an attempt to meet this new guidance, we are asking students and staff to submit a copy of their VAX card to Ms. Anderson (EAnderson@bcahs.com) 

• If you have misplaced your card, it may be located on your updated physical.

Bristol Aggie grads cross paths: Bristol Aggie graduate George Bancroft  (NRM '17) has been working with Mr. Bastarache (NRM Dept Chair) over the summer with the Taunton River Watershed Alliance (TRWA) as a terrapin technician.  He graduated from UMass this spring and is now working his first full-time job as the Jekyll Island Authority turtle technician.  He will be working in the sea turtle hospital this winter and surveying diamondback terrapins in the spring and summer.  

 

George’s supervisors recently gave him a paper on survey methodology to read prior to his field season.  He was handed a copy of Patty Levasseur's master’s thesis about rapid assessment methods for diamondback terrapins.  Patty (NRM '06) graduated from the Bristol Aggie NRM program in 2006.  She is now working on her Ph.D. expanding her assessment methods and statistical models of turtle populations.  Even 1,000 miles from campus Bristol Aggie graduates cross professional paths.

George Bancroft holding one of his study subjects, a large, female Northern diamondback terrapin from the Taunton River. 

Patty Levasseur checking the identification number of Northern diamondback terrapin as part of her work.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Feedback Form: We were excited to host over 300 families last week for our Open House.  We heard so much positive feedback from families about meeting our incredible staff and experiencing our campus for the first time in nearly 2 years.  As we continue to adapt to our new normal, we wanted to get your feedback on how we would set up our November 18th Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Please click here to complete the survey if you have not done so already.  So far we have 178 respondents.  THE SURVEY WILL CLOSE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD at 11:59 pm. 

Firewood Sale: The Arbor program will once again be selling firewood for their annual fundraiser. It is $200/cord which is the same as last year and buyers must arrange to pick it up. Arbor students will load it for you but you must supply the vehicle. The average full size pickup bed holds roughly a half cord. Payment will be expected upon the acceptance of wood. Checks are preferred and can be made out to B.C.A.H.S with student arbor in the memo. Please direct all inquiries to Mr. Cook (SCook@bcahs.com). The wood is all seasoned and ready to burn this year. It is a mix of hardwood (mostly oak with some maple and cherry mixed in) that can be used for indoor stoves and fireplaces. The sale will be on a first come first serve basis.

In the Classroom: 

• Environmental Engineering: In Ms. Canuel’s Environmental Engineering vocational program, students completed a "Water Filtration Investigation" to test and observe how soil acts as a natural filter. Each team designed and built their own filters using a variety of recycled materials. 

Food Services: We wanted to take this time to THANK our food services team.  In a time that many districts are experiencing shortages of food and staff, they have consistently provided us with fresh and healthy meals daily.  THANK YOU!

Media Center News:

Suggestion Box- 

Mrs. Noel is seeking suggestions from students and staff for the Media Center. 

To provide ideas and suggestions, you can visit our digital suggestion box  from the digital library home page (access it through the Bristol Aggie Home Page under “Students and Staff”/”Digital Library”).

Here is the page that holds the suggestion box

A screen shot of it here below:

To go directly to the suggestion box scan the QR Code below 

OR ,  Click on this Padlet Link elo

Thank you!! 

Student Services: On Wednesday we hosted over 18 colleges, universities and post-secondary institutions on campus for our first ever post-secondary fair. Both juniors and seniors attended and from the looks of it enjoyed themselves. Check out some pictures below:

Upcoming In-Person College Fairs!

 

FAFSA Opens Today - October 1st

 

Click here to check out an in depth look at the FAFSA and more about understanding financial aid. 

Senior counselor Ms. Costa will be hosting any seniors who would like to review basics of the FAFSA in room 1202 in Gilbert Hall next Tuesday, October 5th right after school from 2:40-3:30! See you then! 

 

Attention Students-Scholarship Opportunities- Click here for an organized list of scholarships that are available by popularity.  See Student Services with any questions.  

Click here for more Scholarships that are shared with BA. This Google sheet will be emailed to Seniors each week and will be updated when more scholarships are shared with us. 

 

 

Suggestions for Mindfulness from Calm.com

*Do something to strengthen your boundaries. 

*Check in with yourself and ask “what do I need right now?”

*Prioritize rest. Go to bed early, take a nap, or take regular breaks. 

*Write a list of the things that matter most to you. Does this align with where you’re dedicating your energy?

*Take something off of your to-do list. 

Activities and Athletics

FFA:

Students: Do you currently have a small business or want to start one?  The FFA Organization has over 300 grants available to FFA Members to help you start or build your SAE program or business.  Attached please find more information regarding these grant opportunities.  The grant application opens on October 1st and closes on November 15th.  If you are interested in filling out a grant application please see Ms. Blanchette or Mrs. VanRotz for more information.  Interested but not sure how to fill out the application, no worries because we will help you.  

Take a look at the Flyer & Types of Grants. Also, browse the grant application webpage.  Access the grant application website here.  

Let us know if you have any questions.

REMINDER: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING! OCTOBER 12TH!

Come help plan the Fall Festival Events…. Here is the running agenda/minutes

The Week Ahead-B Week-(FLIPPED SCHEDULE Home Games Posted ONLY)

• Monday, October 4 

• EXTENDS: CSE RM 2206 from 2:45-4:00 

• Boys Soccer vs Southeastern @ 3:30

• JV Volleyball vs Blue Hills @ 3:30

• Varsity Volleyball vs Blue Hills @ 5:00

• Late Bus at 5:00 pm (Student Commons Circle)

• Tuesday, October 5

• Virtual Assembly @ 8:15 (report to class)

• Late Bus at 5:00 pm (Student Commons Circle)

• Virtual Town Hall @ 5:00 pm (check email for login information)

• MSBA Building Updates

• Parent Teacher Conferences- November

• Dept of Education Guidance 80%

• Any other topics, please email Mr. Braga (Kbraga@bcahs.com) 

• Wednesday, October 6

• Boys Soccer vs South Shore @ 3:30

• Late Bus at 5:00 pm (Student Commons Circle)

• Thursday, October 7

• EXTENDS: CSE RM 2206 from 2:45-4:00 

• Late Bus at 5:00 pm (Student Commons Circle)

• Friday, October 8

• Girls Soccer vs Wareham @ 3:30

• JV Volleyball vs South Shore @ 3:30

• Varsity Volleyball vs South Shore @ 5:00

• Late Bus at 5:00 pm (Student Commons Circle)