Bristol County Agricultural High School: Aggie Weekly-June 17th

Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

Information from the Department of Education

Sunday, June 19 marks Juneteenth, a state and federal holiday. As explained in more detail in this resource from the National Museum of African American History & Culture, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the emancipation of enslaved people and the end of the Civil War. Teaching and learning about Juneteenth is an important way to deepen students’ understanding of slavery’s legacy. The following resources offer a helpful starting point:

Learning for Justice offers information and instructional tips, emphasizing that “lessons about Juneteenth need to recognize the challenges those who fight injustice have always faced” as well as “jubilant celebrations of culture [and] activism.”
Teach for America’s website includes a video discussion about the importance of Juneteenth and of culturally responsive teaching more generally, as well as a variety of resources about the holiday.
PBS has a short video intended for elementary school students explaining what Juneteenth is and why and how it is celebrated.

2022-2023 Calendar

In the Classroom: Arbor students were working right up until the last day of regular classes clearing out brush in front of Gilbert Hall. #BAPride

During the last week of classes, the Equine Science Freshman got the opportunity to ride in class which allowed them to take a break from studying for finals!

Freshman Landscape Design and Contracting: Mr. Rose would like to THANK the freshman LDC students for their efforts in mulching, weeding, and getting our campus ready for the Ribbon Cutting and set up and breakdown of graduation. They never complained, just a can do attitude.

If you are looking to get out of the heat this summer, and want to improve your skills, check out this page on our website. It has a variety of activities to enhance your own abilities and help other people out too!

https://sites.google.com/bcahs.com/sharpenskillsbridgeaggie/home

Bristolaggie.org: Click on Students/parents; then choose “digital library” to navigate there.

Mosaic sticker puzzle:

The puzzle in the cafeteria is ALMOST completed. It will be awesome to see all the final pieces put into place. Mrs. Noel sends out a big THANK YOU to all the students who have collaborated on this activity! Look for more of these next year, and have a great summer.