Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:
Black History Month
https://blackhistorymonth.gov/about/
See the collaborative website for more detailed information.
About Black History Month
The celebration was expanded to a month in 1976, the nation's bicentennial. President Gerald R. Ford urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” That year, fifty years after the first celebration, the association held the first Black History Month. By this time, the entire nation had come to recognize the importance of Black history in the drama of the American story. Since then each American president has issued Black History Month proclamations. And the association—now the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)—continues to promote the study of Black history all year.
(Excerpt from an essay by Daryl Michael Scott, Howard University, for the Association for the Study of African American Life and History)
2023 THEME- Black Resistance
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History - Themes
The theme for 2023:
“Black resistance strategies have served as a model for every other social movement in the country, thus, the legacy and importance of these actions cannot be understated.
Historically and today in the 21st century, Black people have worked the political angle to seek their rightful space in the country. John Lewis advised, “Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
This is a call to everyone, inside and outside the academy,(The Association for the Study of African American Life and History ) to study the history of Black Americans’ responses to establish safe spaces, where Black life can be sustained, fortified, and respected.”
Image credit: [John Lewis speaking at a meeting of American Society of Newspaper Editors, Statler Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.]
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2003688130/
For more Black History Month images via the Library of Congress visit https://blackhistorymonth.gov/images/
Other Dedicated Web Sites and Resources Links
National Endowment for the Humanities – African American History and Culture in the United States
National Park Service – Black History Month
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum – Black History Month
Black History Month Resource Guide For Educators And Families
Smithsonian Institution – National Museum of African American History and Culture
Black History in Massachusetts
Boston Public Library: (Any Mass.resident can get an eCard for the Boston Public Library ask Mrs. Noel for details) Booklists for adults, teens, and children.
Patrons can explore previous “Black Is…” Booklists at bit.ly/BPL-BlackIs.
Kids and Families: Coloring Book Currently Available for Children
150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation ProclamationCommemorative Coloring Book
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, announcing,"that all persons held as slaves. . . henceforward shall be free."
This week’s HIGH 5 CLUB Senior of the Week-MAGGIE NIXON
VIRTUAL TOWN HALL-WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1st: On Wednesday, we conducted a Virtual Town Hall to discuss with families our realignment of expectations. For those that could not attend the meeting, you can access the recording by clicking here (Passcode- Y$O+kT@2)
Realignment of Expectations Memo
This week officially started Quarter 3 and just like that, we are at the midpoint of the school year. As the year progresses our standards and expectations will continue to increase. Over the last few years, we shifted our standards and expectations due to the pandemic. With that shift came a leniency and an abundance of flexibility to ensure that our students had what they needed during that difficult time. As we near the end of that stage, we want to once again create high expectations for learning and student behavior. One of the areas in which we have noticed a sharp decrease in comparison to our records prior to the pandemic is unexcused absences. We want to inform our school community that starting this week, we will once again follow our Student Handbook. We want to highlight areas such as tardies, dismissals, and unexcused absences. Please see the excerpts below from the handbook.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE: Examples of unexcused absences: family vacations, lack of transportation, work, and illness (unless proper and conclusive documentation is produced).
EXCUSED ABSENCE: An absence that is documented by providing support in one of the following manners is considered excused:
Doctor or physician’s note (must be turned in within 48 hours) after returning to school
Bereavement
Religious observance
Professional appointments that could not be scheduled outside the regular school day (i.e. court appointments)
Field trips or other school-sanctioned event/activity - College visits approved ahead of time by guidance
Click here for the Absences Flow Chart
SATURDAY SCHOOL
Students who accumulate 4 or more unexcused absences, tardies, and dismissals during a term will serve a Saturday School Detention(s) (8:30-12:30). If a student does not serve a Saturday, they will be assigned an out of school suspension, and the Saturday Detention will be reissued.
Additionally, we have hourly requirements that students need to meet each year in their vocational major. If students are absent, they are also expected to make up that time.
Vocational Competencies Recovery
Recovery credit time will be held on Saturday mornings and will consist of independent work, comprised of online activities such as Employability and Career Readiness modules while supervised by teachers. Transportation will be the responsibility of the students/parents. Please see the table below for how absences impact the number of modules that need to be completed. All modules must be completed during Vocational Competencies Recovery during Saturday School.
Freshman Exploratory
During Freshman Exploratory students are receiving overviews, practical experiences and safety training within each major offered. Due to the condensed nature of each rotation and the need for students to be in class to receive instruction, students are unable to make-up vocational hours like students placed in a major. With that the following criteria for exploratory absences applies:
Student Absence (excused and unexcused)- Students will have two (2) school days to make up the work after their return (any academic tasks). Teachers will average practical hand-on skills that were missed in grading
PREVIOUS HANDBOOK LANGUAGE
Work missed because of excused absence must be made up within five days upon returning to school. Teachers may offer an extension to this five-day make-up period for extenuating circumstances. Failure to make up work promptly may mean the difference between passing and failing courses and vocational program placement. Students who do not make up the work in the five days, will receive a zero.
UPDATED HANDBOOK LANGUAGE
The general guideline is two (2) school days to make-up work for each day absent. When a student is absent, he/she should make every effort to obtain work missed from a classmate. Pre-established deadlines (i.e., papers, projects, homework) must still be completed on-time by the student unless otherwise indicated by the classroom teacher. It is the responsibility of the student to make up for all work missed because of absence. For extended absences, notify your School Counselor and contact teachers directly for makeup work. Upon returning to school, the student must see each teacher even if the class does not meet on the day the student returns. The teacher will inform the student of any homework due or of any quiz or test to be taken. A student’s failure to see a teacher, as required by this policy, does not excuse him/her from taking a quiz, test, or completing an assignment. The final decision concerning when a student takes a quiz or test rests
with the teacher.
STUDENTS IN DANGER OF FAILING FOR THE YEAR: Families and students were notified this week if they were in danger of failing for the year. If a student fails their major for the year, there is NO Summer School offering. The student only has two options
Repeat the entire year (even if you passed all your academic classes)
Transfer back to your sending district
Our goal is to meet with each student, parent, teacher, and counselor to discuss a plan on how to move forward and be successful. Based on Quarter 2 grades, we listed students into three tiers:
Students at Risk of Failing Levels:
Level One Action Plan: This is our least intensive intervention plan. Students were identified if they were trending to fail (Y1 average 60-65) one (1) or more classes for the school year. Currently your student is passing for the year. However, if their grades continue to decline, they will be automatically enrolled in one of the levels listed below. Students are required to pass all of their classes each year in order to be on track for graduation.
Level Two Action Plan: This is our second most intensive intervention plan. Students were identified if they were at risk of failing one (1) academic class for the school year or currently passing their major with a 60-65. Given that there is no summer school for major, we want to make sure they are aware of what is required to remain a Bristol Aggie student.
Level Three Action Plan: This is our most intensive intervention plan. Students who were identified fall into the following criteria:
Failing two (2) or more academic classes for the school year, or,
Failing one (1) course below a 50 average or
Failing major with an average below 60.
Our goal is to ensure that your student is successful not only this year, but also for many years to come. Due to the potential gaps in learning, we believe that these intervention levels are the best course of action. We cannot stress this enough; this is not a punishment, but instead an Intervention Program to ensure your student’s success. This wrap around approach of support will provide students with opportunities to be successful and meet school expectations. We look forward to working with you and your students on their student success plans. If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.
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
Southern New Hampshire University. Manchester, NH
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
Alex Mackay
Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Salem State University, Salem, MA
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
Taylor Sirois
Paul Smith's College. Paul Smith’s, NY
University of Massachusetts Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture Amherst, MA
University of Maine, Orono, ME
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Marissa Vaquero
Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
University of Maine, Orono, ME
Worcester State University, Worcester, MA
In the Classroom:
Animal Science: The level of care we provide our animals is key to demonstrating our core values of respect, integrity, pride, and community. This week, Mr. Carr bottle fed a new calf that we welcomed to our herd. #BAPride
Ag Mechanics: On Wednesday, Ag Mechanics sophomores learned to work on small engines. #BAPride
LG Animal Science Exploratory: Freshman exploratory students are helping to calm the herd today. #BAPride
NRM: On Tuesday, NRM exploratory students learned to pit tag snakes. #BAPride
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)
(Vet Technician-UPDATED)
Apply www.schoolspring.com (Job ID:4105758)
Start Date: April 2023 (Spring)-Full Time SY 23-24
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.
ATTENTION SENIORS
High School Seniors residing in Taunton, Raynham, Berkley or Dighton, who are pursuing a career in business or a related industry, may be eligible to apply for the Charles E. Volkmann Future Leaders Scholarship. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Recipients will be recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Awards event on April 27th at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center. Application deadline is March 1st so don’t delay!Fill out application by clicking here
The Week Ahead-A WEEK
Monday, February 6
Assembly @ 8:10 (gym)
BA Voice Leadership Training @ 2:00 (Student Commons)
EXTENDS @ 2:45 RM1105
Late Bus at 5:00 (Gilbert Hall)
Tuesday, February 7
Late Bus at 5:00 (Gilbert Hall)
Wednesday, February 8
Boys JV Basketball vs Old Colony @ 3:30
Boys Varsity Basketball vs Old Colony @ 5:00
Late Bus at 5:00 (Gilbert Hall)
Thursday, February 9
EXTENDS @ 2:45 RM1105
Late Bus at 5:00 (Gilbert Hall)
Friday, February 10
Girls JV Basketball vs Norfolk @ 3:30
Girls Varsity Basketball vs Norfolk @ 5:00
Late Bus at 5:00 (Gilbert Hall)
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