MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS

10/11/2023

Vineyard Farm in West Bridgewater is having a fall festival on October 21 and 22nd and are looking for volunteers for the following hours: 10-2 and 2-6 on Saturday.  On Sunday the hours would be: 10-1 or 1-4. These volunteer hours can be applied to your community service hours.  If interested, there will be sheet in the front office to sign up.

Seniors!  Tree Top Adventure permission slips can be picked up in the Guidance office.  If you are climbing the ropes, the cost is $65.  For students who want to attend but do not wish to climb, the cost is $20 for transportation.  Permission slips and payment are due to Mr. Hyde or Mrs. MacMillan no later than Friday, October 20.

Saturday October 21st is Homecoming.  There will be a full day of soccer games on the field and the dance at night.  Tickets will be on sale starting Tuesday October 10th.  The cost is $15 in advance and $20 at the door.  If you plan on bringing a guest they must be signed up in the office.  

WB best buddies meets this Friday at power block for some gym time games.  Please see Mrs. Brogna to join in and be a buddy.

Power block yoga meets today.  Please head down to the auditorium after the 5 minute freeze and sign in.

There will be a full meeting of the student council on Thursday October 12th at 2:05 in the learning commons. 

Model UN will be meeting today in the Library.  Please wait for the 5 minute freeze before attending.  

Drum Circle Will NOT be taking place this Friday October 13th 

The Leos Club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, October 11th in Room 211 during Power Block. The club will launch its first community service project of the year this month, but needs more hands on deck. The five core missions of Lions Club International–the Leos’ parent organization– are vision, hunger, diabetes, childhood cancer, and the environment. Join us to learn more about how being a Leos Club member could change your life and the lives of so many in need.

Inclusion Matters is looking for a student representative for their Special Education Parent Advisory Council who is currently enrolled in Grades 4-12 in West Bridgewater Public Schools or placed in an out-of-district placement by the WB Schools.  This student would be passionate about improving opportunities for students with special needs and committed to attending Inclusion Matters Board Meetings.  The application deadline is Friday, October 20th.  Contact - InclusionMattersMA@gmail.com for more information or to submit your application.

PowderPuff practices continue during Power block today and will resume next week on Tuesday and Thursday.  These practices are for players, coaches and cheerleaders.  Please meet Mr. Campagna outside of the main office before heading out to the turf.

Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed?  Need a little breathing space?  Join YOGA CLUB!  It will be held in the Learning Commons on the first Thursday evening of each month from 6:45-8pm starting November 2.  Nurse Diedrichsen will be having an informational meeting during power block this Friday for anyone who is interested.  Mrs. Brogna will continue her power block yoga every Tuesday as well.  At this time both yoga opportunities are open to grades 9-12 only.

Cafeteria news: To celebrate National School Lunch Week we are having a contest in the cafe today at lunch. Guess the number of fortune cookies in a jar and win a prize!