Bristol County Agricultural High School: Aggie Weekly-March 3rd

Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:

This week’s HIGH 5 CLUB Senior of the Week-SHAUN PILLSBURY

March is Women’s History Month

The theme for Women's History Month 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

Click here to go to the home page for more details and learn about events

QR Code for Women’s History Month .gov

Exhibits and Collections Click on the link to see over 180 Exhibits and Collections

National Museum of American History has this fantastic site celebrating how girls used their voices to make a difference and how girls changed history in five areas: politics, education, work, health, and fashion.

Also A Proclamation on Women’s History Month, 2023 from The White House

Excerpt:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2023 as Women’s History Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month and to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023, with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. I also invite all Americans to visit WomensHistoryMonth.gov to learn more about the vital contribution of women to our Nation’s history.

The 2023 National Women’s History Theme

“Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”

The National Women’s History Alliance, which spearheaded the movement for March being declared National Women’s History Month, has announced the women’s history theme for 2023, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

QR code for The National Women’s History Alliance

THIS YEAR’S SCHOOL CALENDAR: With the snow day on Tuesday, our new last day of school is Friday, June 16th.

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
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
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 Maine, Orono, 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

Jade Holmes

Northeastern University, Boston, MA*

University of Maine, Orono, ME
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, MA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

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

Sarah Manoli

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Bridgette Perry

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI

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

Rylee Rodriques

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, 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
Simmons University, Boston, MA
University of Maine, Orono, ME
Worcester State University, Worcester, MA

In the Classroom:

Arbor: On Monday, Mr. Cook’s Arbor seniors dressed for success for job interviews! We look forward to seeing these skills in action post graduation. #BAPride

NRM: On Friday, Mr. Braga and Ms. Kochan had the opportunity to visit NRM today while students were feeding the snakes and turtles. We are always so impressed with the dedication and care provided to our animals. #BAPride

Companion Animals: On Friday, Mr. Braga and Ms. Kochan had the opportunity to visit Companion Animals today while students were feeding, measuring, and grooming. We are always so impressed with the dedication and care provided to our animals. #BAPride

Ag Mechanics: On Friday, Mr. Braga and Ms. Kochan had the opportunity to visit Ag Mechanics students working on customization for their small engine exhaust. #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.

.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.

Ski Trip: Ski Trip Form

Bristol Aggie Students,

With the high number of requests by students for another ski trip, we have been able to schedule a Bristol Aggie group trip to Gunstock Mountain in Gilford NH on Thursday March 16, 2023

There are only 50 students allowed to attend this ski trip - it is on a first come first serve basis. Due to the fact that Gunstock does not offer night time ski/snowboard lessons, we will NOT be allowing first time skiers/snowboarders to get lift tickets/ rentals on this school trip BUT snow tubing is offered!

We will be traveling on a coach bus from school to the mountain.

Also, please note that if you have exceeded your unexcused absence total for the term/year AND/OR are failing any classes, you will NOT be allowed to attend this ski trip (I will be confirming this information with the main office, so don't lie...)

Pricing :

Ski/Snowboarding :

Lift ticket & Rentals (skis/snowboarding equipment) : $29/person

Helmet (rental REQUIRED if you don't own one) : $15/person

Transportation: $36

TOTAL w/ HELMET PER STUDENT : $80

TOTAL w/out HELMET PER STUDENT : $65

Snow Tubing :

Tubing pass for 2 hours : $28/person

Transportation : $36/person

TOTAL PER STUDENT : $64

Either cash or check will be accepted. If you are writing a check it should be made out to "BCAHS"