Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

This week’s HIGH 5 CLUB Senior of the Week-DYLAN JACINTO

Student Council Toy Drive!

On Tuesday, 12/20, Mrs. Mills, Ms. Reilly, & Ms. Sharp took Mia Lazaro, Lex Macleod, Mason Tavares, Ashton Berwick, Hannah Bradley, Cameron Petrin, Iris Beerman, Mia Flores, Sarah Beermen, Sophia Cederholm, Lyn Corbett, Lilly Buginga, Trinity Recupero, Amaya Mooney & Luka Savary to the Super Walmart in Raynham to shop for toys.

Together as a school community we raised $8,363. The Student Council then added an additional $2,000 to make it just over $10,000. We used all of the funds to purchase toys and gift cards for our surrounding communities. We donated to PACE of New Bedford & Toys for Tots. We were also able to give out 28 $150 gift cards to our own community to help with gift giving this holiday season.

We thank you all for your generosity, kindness and compassion this holiday season. The donations we made to PACE and Toys for Tots will help to make many families merry this holiday season. We hope you have a wonderful break!

Bristol Aggie students go on shopping spree to spread holiday joy- Click here for the story in the Taunton Daily Gazette

DIGHTON — Bristol Aggie students went on a shopping spree at a Raynham Walmart on Tuesday, Dec. 20 with the proceeds from the school’s annual coin drive — but they weren’t purchasing things for themselves.

They were buying holiday toys for children in need.

This year’s coin drive, organized by the Bristol County Agricultural High School Student Council, raised $8,000, and the Student Council raised another $2,000 by hosting homecoming in November, for a total of $10,000 to brighten the holidays for Bristol Aggie families and other families in need in Bristol County, Assistant Superintendent/Principal Kevin Braga said. He said the school teams up with PACE in New Bedford to help place toys with families.

“It is a spirited event that brings our school community together,” Braga said of the coin drive.

MIDTERM SCHEDULE: The results are in! Midterm exams will be a normal half day schedule dismissing at 12:00 each day. Thank you for casting your vote! As you can see your voice matters!

Forms response chart. Question title: Grade. Number of responses: 302 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Major. Number of responses: 302 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: Would you prefer a flipped schedule or an early release for midterms?. Number of responses: 302 responses.

In the Classroom:

Anatomy and Physiology: In Mrs. Carlos’ senior A&P class, the students are learning about muscles and built a model out of straws in class on Thursday. The students wanted to share their knowledge “and wanted to gift the muscles to those that help strengthen our school and strengthen our core values" by giving one to Mr. Braga and the other to Ms. Sylvia. They are too sweet and clever!

Happy Holidays from Livestock Class of 2025 and some of our herd members!

Mr. McKeen spreading some holiday cheer with Christmas carols!

Sophia Anger

Lamar Community College, Lamar, CO

Angelina Araujo

Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, AL
Baker University, Baldwin City, KS

Catawba College, Salisbury, NC
College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID
Dominican University of California, San Rafael, CA
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Hendrix College, Conway, AR
Johnson and Wales University, Charlotte, NC
Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, NC
Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH
Piedmont University, Demorest, GA
Regis University, Denver, CO
Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL
Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL
Thiel College, Greenville, PA
University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT

Nicholas Baker

Norwich University, Northfield, VT

Sarah Bergeron

Assumption University, Worcester, MA

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO*
University of Maine, Orono, ME

Brennan Bingham

Paul Smith's College. Paul Smith’s, NY
University of Maine, Orono, ME

Madison Bosse

Assumption University, Worcester, MA

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Curry College, Milton, MA

Franklin Pierce University, West Lebanon, NH
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA
Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
Rivier University, Nashua, NH
Saint Joseph's College of Maine, Standish, ME
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME

Aidan Camara

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA

Lyn Corbett

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA

Lexi Dicorpo

Assumption University, Worcester, MA
Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA
Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA

University of Maine, Orono, ME

Margaret Graham

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY
Union College, Schenectady, NY
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA

Rachel Harrington

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

University of Maine, Orono, ME
University of New England, Biddeford, ME

Emma Jamrin

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA*
Fisher College, Boston, MA
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA
Suffolk University, Boston, MA

Emma Lasson

Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, PA
Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, NC
Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mitchell College, New London CT,
University of Maine, Orono, ME

Olivia Leighton

Saint Joseph’s College, Standish, ME
SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY
University of Maine, Orono, ME
University of New England, Biddeford, ME
Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO

Christopher Mahoney

Universal Technical Institute, Orlando, FL

Karolina Majkut

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Paul Smith's College. Paul Smith’s, NY
Salem State University, Salem, MA
University of Maine, Orono, ME

Bridgette Perry

Merrimack College, North Andover, MA

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT

University of Maine, Orono, ME
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
Westfield State University, Westfield, MA

Addisyn Petrulli

Eckerd College, St.Petersburg, FL
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Benjamin Quintin

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Gordon College, Wenham, MA
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Vivian Rivera

University of Maine, Orono, ME

Elaina Savage

Paul Smith's College. Paul Smith’s, NY

Marissa Vaquero

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
University of Maine, Orono, ME

ASVAB Testing

The test will take place on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from approx. 8:15 a.m until 11:15 a.m.

The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test, which is given at over 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) nationwide and is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. The AFQT score determines whether you're qualified to enlist in the U.S. military. The Military uses ASVAB scores to identify the occupations that best suit the applicant’s abilities. The ASVAB exam focuses on the following eight categories: Arithmetic Reasoning, Auto and Shop Information, Electronics Information, General Science, Mathematics Knowledge, Mechanical Comprehension, Paragraph Comprehension, and Word Knowledge. Students are provided with scores on each of these individual tests and three Career Exploration Score composites: Verbal Skills, Math Skills and Science and Technical Skills.

**In addition, this test could assist in helping students explore their interests, expand their horizons and find the right path after high school, not just to enlist in the military.**

The test is completely free, approx. takes 3 hours and is offered priority to juniors and seniors but sophomores may sign up and take it if space permits.

If you would like to take the test please register here using your BA email address and fill out Sign Up Form for ASVAB 2023. More information about where the test will take place will be sent to students who sign up to test. If you have any questions see Ms. Kochan or Ms. Costa in Student Services.

If you need more information please check out - https://www.asvabprogram.com/pdf/ASVAB_CEP_Overview_2018.pdf

OPENINGS/VACANCIES

VETERINARY ANIMAL SCIENCE DEPT CHAIR

Apply www.schoolspring.com (Job ID:4091353)

Start Date: Immediately

BACKGROUND:

Veterinarians work at animal hospitals and clinics but may also work as a staff Veterinarian at a zoo, ranch, farm, stable, aquarium or laboratory to provide routine animal care. They are experts in diseases that impact animals and use their knowledge of animal anatomy to identify and correct health issues. Veterinarians develop care plans for animals and teach pet owners how to help their animal recover. They order lab tests, assist in births, perform dental cleanings and tooth extractions, stitch up wounds and cure infections among other procedures. Veterinarians may also perform humane euthanizations and comfort grieving pet owners.

VETERINARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide veterinary medical clinical care under the terms of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) to teaching program animals and patients seen in our community practice clinic.
Apply current standards of care in veterinary medicine to diagnose and treat sick or injured animals in our teaching programs and patients seen in our community practice clinic.
Perform basic soft tissue, orthopedic, and dental surgical procedures at our on-campus facility.
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, dressing wounds, performing surgery and setting bones. This will include animals on campus as well as patients from within our community.
Educate the public about diseases and infections that are transferable from animals to humans
Promote the health and wellness of animals by advising animal owners about sanitation measures, feeding and general care
Record actions by documenting and updating forms, reports, animal records and reporting diseases to public health officials
Ensure compliance with veterinary procedures, ethics, policies and relevant statutes
Operate diagnostic equipment and interpret the resulting images
Establish or carry out quarantine or testing procedures that combat the spread of diseases to humans or to other animals according to established government regulations
Humanely euthanize animals in situations they see fit such as in the case of a terminal illness.
Oversee the overall operation and management of the Veterinary Science Center
Responsible for overseeing the safety, and compliance with all state and federal regulations in regard to drug storage

VETERINARY SCIENCE DEPT CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach the Animal Science curriculum and supervise students as per teaching schedule and contract. Duties may include teaching a variety of Animal Science courses and/or managing various Animal Science species, lab areas, livestock/dairy barn or Veterinary Science Center on campus.
Develop lessons, demonstrations, quizzes, labs, and tests using formative and summative assessment methods to ensure student growth.
Provide a safe school learning environment by way of supervision and support of all students.
Keep accurate records of student progress utilizing required data systems and reporting methods as instructed by administration.
Use and integrate technology for the purpose of communication, grading, instruction, and curriculum development.
Assume responsibilities and duties assigned to teachers as per teacher contract.
Assist the Vocational Coordinator in co-op placement
Demonstrate knowledge of current state and national standards, frameworks, and other curriculum-specific requirements.
Collaborating with community partners, higher education institutions, and local industry.
Provide differentiated instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
Comply with all accommodations and modifications as required by Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Establish and maintain protocols to ensure compliance with student handbooks and demonstrate effective classroom management.
Assist students in preparing for FFA activities in the vocational area.
Participate in advisory (vocational), departmental, and faculty meetings.
To organize and co-chair Program Advisory meetings of the department.
To submit all department purchase order requests.
To submit all department facility maintenance requests.
To hold department meetings with the cooperating teacher(s) in their program and related classes.
To prepare and submit a budget request for their department each year.
To keep accurate inventory of all department equipment.
To upkeep and maintain department equipment and facilities.
To actively participate and cooperate in a positive manner in the yearly “Fall Show.”
To develop and maintain relationships with businesses related industries to keep the program division current with industry standards.
To supervise students working on school grounds and those participating in the “Early Release” Cooperative Education Program.
To take all reasonable steps necessary to insure the safe and efficient operations of their department.
Abide by school operating procedures and policies.
Cooperate with staff members for the purpose of scheduling and placement of students.
Works in collaboration with the Animal Science Department Chair to build vocational programming.
Assume all other responsibilities identified in the collective bargaining agreement and/or as assigned by the school administration.
Procure animals and equipment as deemed necessary to accommodate all aspects of the animal science program.

SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

Apply www.schoolspring.com (Job ID:4105757)

Start Date: August 2023 (Fall)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching schedule will include Physics and Chemistry. May also include one of oceanography.
Develop lessons, demonstrations, quizzes, labs, and tests using formative and summative assessment methods to ensure student growth.
Provide a safe school learning environment by way of supervision and support of all students.
Keep accurate records of student progress utilizing required data systems and reporting methods as instructed by administration.
Use and integrate technology for the purpose of communication, grading, instruction, and curriculum development.
Assume responsibilities and duties assigned to teachers as per teacher contract.
Assist students with placement, career counseling, and matriculation to post-secondary opportunity.
Demonstrate knowledge of current state and national standards, frameworks, and other curriculum-specific requirements.
Provide differentiated instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
Comply with all accommodations and modifications as required by Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Establish and maintain protocols to ensure compliance with student handbook and demonstrate effective classroom management.
Participate in advisory (vocational), departmental, and faculty meetings.
Assist Department Chair with any duties and tasks needed to improve curriculum.
Abide by school operating procedures and policies.
Cooperate with staff members for the purpose of scheduling and placement of students.
Assume all other responsibilities identified in the collective bargaining agreement and/or as assigned by the school administration.

.4 ANIMAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR (Full Time SY 2023-2024)

Apply www.schoolspring.com (Job ID:4105758)

Start Date: April 2023 (Spring)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach the Animal Science curriculum and supervise students as per teaching schedule and contract. Duties may include teaching a variety of Animal Science courses and/or managing various Animal Science species, lab areas, livestock/dairy barn or veterinary clinic on campus.
Develop lessons, demonstrations, quizzes, labs, and tests using formative and summative assessment methods to ensure student growth.
Provide a safe school learning environment by way of supervision and support of all students.
Keep accurate records of student progress utilizing required data systems and reporting methods as instructed by administration.
Use and integrate technology for the purpose of communication, grading, instruction, and curriculum development.
Assume responsibilities and duties assigned to teachers as per teacher contract.
Assist the Vocational Coordinator and Department Chair in co-op placement
Demonstrate knowledge of current state and national standards, frameworks, and other curriculum-specific requirements.
Provide differentiated instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
Comply with all accommodations and modifications as required by Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
Establish and maintain protocols to ensure compliance with student handbook and demonstrate effective classroom management.
Assist students in preparing for FFA activities in the vocational area.
Participate in advisory (vocational), departmental, and faculty meetings.
Assist Department Chair with any duties and tasks needed to improve curriculum.
Abide by school operating procedures and policies.
Cooperate with staff members for the purpose of scheduling and placement of students.
Assume all other responsibilities identified in the collective bargaining agreement and/or as assigned by the school administration.
Procure animals and equipment as deemed necessary to accommodate all aspects of the animal science program.