MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
\r\n9/16/2022
\r\nDid you know that it’s Hispanic Heritage Month? Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Thursday, September 15, and ends on Saturday, October 15. The purpose of those four weeks is to honor their respective cultures and the histories behind them. And by “Hispanic Americans,” we mean those who self-identify as Hispanic, or anyone from a Spanish speaking country. It’s a period meant for recognition, education, and celebration, similar to Black History Month in February, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, or LGBTQ Pride Month in June. According to the Census Bureau, the U.S. Hispanic population is 62.1 million as of 2020, "making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or racial minority." What's more, between 2010 and 2020, a little over half of the U.S. population growth stemmed from the increase in the Hispanic or Latino population. Stay tuned for more information and fun facts celebrating the Hispanic culture this month! Muchas Gracias!
\r\nFreshman, if you are interested in running for class office next year, the Class of 2026 Elections will be taking place on Monday, September 19th to select the class officers for this school year. If you are interested in running, please see Mrs. Longo in room 203 for more information.
\r\nHey! Did you miss the Environmental Club sign up meeting, but you still want to join cuz you like the Earth and stuff? No problem, jack! Just stop by Mr. Pike’s room #217 in powerblock or something, and he’ll hook you up!
\r\nSeniors: The yearbook has extended the sign up period for Lifetouch photos through the end of this week, 9/16. Please email Mrs. DeLorenzo or sign up in the office before this date. Every student that signs up gets 2 poses taken by Lifetouch FREE OF CHARGE. WIth the free option your photo is taken and submitted to the yearbook by Lifetouch. This guarantees that your Senior photo will be submitted to the yearbook in time for the deadline.
\r\nVideo Club will be up and running once again. Video Club is open to all students of all abilities grades 7-12. There will be an informational meeting this Monday after school and the club will start next Monday for reals.
\r\nDo you like to play video games like Minecraft, Roblox, League of Legends and other games? Do you like card games such as Magic the Gathering, or Yu-Gi-oh? Maybe you like coding and would like to work with our new Lego Robots? Stop by the computer lab after school next Thursday to join Minecraft Club. Pickup is at 3:30.
\r\nAttention Spanish Honor Society! Our meetings this year will be held the last Thursday of every month at 7:05 AM. Please bring your $10 dues to our first meeting on September 29th.
\r\nAttention Model United Nations – We will be meeting today during power block in the Learning commons. Any student grades 9-12 wishing to explore who we are can attend.
\r\nAttention Drum Circle – We will be meeting next Friday, September 23 in the music Room during power block.
\r\nEnjoy the rich culture, hospitality, and great food at the Greek Festival taking place at the Brockton Annunciation church beginning today through the weekend.
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The Boosters are in need of volunteers for their annual Car Wash which is being held on Saturday, October 1st from 12pm to 3p. Please come by the main office to sign up to volunteer!
\r\nBSU is looking for volunteers to help out with Autumn-Fest on September 23rd and 24th. These hours can be used towards your required community service hours. If you are interested, please inform Mrs. MacMillan in Guidance so that she can forward you the email detailing the information.
\r\nGuidance News
\r\nThe location for the Providence College visit has changed. Please report to room 112 at 9:30 this morning if you signed up and picked up your pass.
\r\n\r\nLasell University will be here on Tuesday, September 20th at 9:00 am
\r\n(9/16)Today’s lunch is a variety of pizza including buffalo chicken and steak with onions and peppers, nachos and chicken patties. The two display fridges have a variety of grab and go wraps, salads, uncrustables and subs. This week’s featured wrap is Buffalo chicken.
\r\nToday’s snack menu is mini chicken sliders with tots, soft pretzel sticks, smoothies, parfaits, cereals and assorted pastries. An assortment of egg sandwiches and uncrustables can be found on the new breakfast cart.
\r\nAll meals are free but you must have money on your account for extra items. There is a $2.00 charge for a second entree. Money must be brought to the cafe in the morning or given to the cashier after students go through the line!
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