West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS

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9/15/2023

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Drum Circle is happening this Friday during power block in the Music Room.  If you enjoy music and sharing that passion with others give Drum circle a try.  

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There will be a brief informational meeting on Monday after school in the TV Studio. The Video Club is open to all students grades 7-12. We will explore your interests in the video/film industry - no experience necessary!

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Any student in grades 7-12 who would like to be on the principal’s council please stop by the office to sign up.  We will hold a high school group and a middle school group.

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Do you love to crochet? Or have you always wanted to learn how? Join Ms. Kendall every Wednesday after school in the band room for crochet club! You can bring in your own tools if you have them, but tools and yarn will be provided. 

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To paraphrase Jane Goodall, what each of us does in this life makes a difference, so we have to decide what kind of difference we want to make. The Leos Club invites all students who believe in the power of helping others and who have the time and dedication to commit to community service to join us. On Friday, September 15th, come to Room 211 during Power Block for an organizational meeting. Bring questions and ideas!  And if you can’t make the meeting but are interested in the club, drop by Ms. O’Loughlin’s room to sign up. 

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Are you fascinated by technology, automation, and innovation? Do you dream of building robots that can solve real-world problems? If so, we invite you to join the Robotics Club for high school students. No prior experience is necessary - just bring your creativity and problem solving skills. Our first meeting will be on Monday, September 18th after school in the Robotics room! Got questions? Ask Ms. Brennan!

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Attention all members of the Spanish Honor Society. Our first monthly meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, September 27th at 7:10am in Room 114. All members are expected to attend. If you cannot make the meeting, please see Señora Oliveira. 

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Calling all gamers in grades 8 to 12! Join us for the most epic power block meeting of the season. Showcase your game play, make new friends who share your passion, and be a part of something truly extraordinary.  Compete in Rocket League, Smash Bros and League of Legends. Improve your skills. No need to be an expert! Practices will work around your sports schedule and get you in shape. Come to the computer lab on Monday during power block to learn more. This is the event you won't want to miss.

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Any sophomore, junior, or senior interested in purchasing a class ring can pick up a ring information packet and order form from Mr. Winchell in Room 215.  Class ring orders will be taken on Thursday, September 21st from 5:00-6:30pm in the lobby and during lunches on Friday, September 22nd.

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Looking for a seasonal job?  Jordan’s Furniture is hiring for their Enchanted Village.  They are having two hiring events:  September 26th and October 2nd.  If you are interested, more information is available in Guidance.

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Students who are interested in taking the PSAT exam on Saturday, October 14, must sign up in Guidance by September 22nd, as well as pay the test fee of $30.  

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AP exams are $98 per exam.  The deadline to pay is Wednesday, November 15th.

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Juniors and Seniors!  Representatives from colleges/universities and the military are scheduled to visit our school.  Make sure to check the Guidance website to see who is visiting and swing by Guidance to sign up for the colleges/universities that interest you.  The first three visits are: US Air Force, Bryant University and Fisher College.

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Free breakfast is available daily before the bell and at the mid-morning break. Important! students getting breakfast before the bell will need to pay for any additional food at break time.

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Today’s featured hot breakfast is warm cinnamon and sugar donuts. Other choices include a variety of pastries, soft pretzels, uncrustables, assorted breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, rainbow sprinkle yogurt parfaits and the “pick 2” snack rack. For cereal lovers, check out the new speedy cereal display in front of the milk chest.

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For lunch, crispy or spicy chicken tenders with rice pilaf is on the hot line. Steak and cheese subs are at the grill and the pizza station is serving Wild Mike’s cheese bites with marinara. Freshly made grab and go’s include chicken caesar salads and wraps, Chicken bacon ranch wraps and salads, vegetarian mediterranean wraps and a Quinoa salad, bagels w/ yogurt, turkey and ham subs and uncrustables. French fries are available with all lunches.