Blake Updates
April 7, 2019
SAT Day- April 9
See the information below for more details!
Visualizing Blake
2019 Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services are asked to complete the 2019 Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey over the next few weeks.
The information you provide will help guide the state’s efforts in improving special education and related services in public schools. The survey is anonymous and can be completed online.
The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, May 17. Visit www.mdparentsurvey.com/ to complete the survey.
Parent Information Meetings on Boundary Analysis Scheduled
Earlier this year, the Montgomery County Board of Education adopted a resolution asking the superintendent of schools to utilize external consultants to conduct an in-depth review and analysis of how existing school and cluster boundaries support or impede the effective use of school facilities in MCPS. To help gather input from the community regarding the scope of work for the consultants, the framework for the assessment of the district’s school and cluster boundaries, and how the consultants will focus their efforts and analysis, MCPS is hosting four regional community conversations.
These conversations will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the following dates and locations:
- Wednesday, April 10: John F. Kennedy High School, 1901 Randolph Road, Silver Spring
- Thursday, April 11: Earle B. Wood Middle School, 14615 Bauer Drive, Rockville
- Tuesday, April 23: Walter Johnson High School, 6400 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda
(Please note: No specific boundary recommendations are under consideration. The purpose of the conversations is to obtain feedback to inform the work of the consultants.)
To help us prepare for the event, please RSVP at mcpsweb.wufoo.com/forms/boundary-assessment-community-conversation/.
If you are unable to attend, but would like to offer feedback, you can provide input online at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/publicinfo/boundary-analysis/.
Learn About the Equity Accountability Model at Upcoming Community Meetings
Members of the community are invited to join staff from the MCPS Office of School Support and Improvement during a series of community meetings to learn about the MCPS Equity Accountability Model and other strategies the district is using to monitor and report student achievement.
The meetings will take place on:
Monday, April 8, 2019
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
- Col. Zadok Magruder High School
- Sherwood High School
- Damascus High School
Wednesday, April 24
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
- Paint Branch High School
- Watkins Mill High School
- Montgomery Blair High School
Monday, May 13, 2019
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
- Rockville High School
- Quince Orchard High School
- Springbrook High School
For more information and to RSVP, visit mcpsweb.wufoo.com/forms/equity-accountability-modelcommunity-meetings/.
MCPS Seeking Summer RISE Hosts
Would you like to teach rising MCPS juniors and seniors about your workplace and career field for three weeks this summer as part of the Summer RISE program? MCPS is still seeking hosts in all career fields, but has a particular need for those in health care, engineering, bioscience, law, and information technology.
Summer RISE provides rising MCPS juniors and seniors with career-based learning experiences and helps employers to cultivate a talent pipeline. Summer RISE provides educational learning opportunities and introduces students to career options.
For more information about Summer RISE, April information sessions, and how to register as a host, visit www.mcps-summerrise.org/.
You may view the Summer RISE Flyer here.
Help Build the Future of MCPS High School Programs
What high school programs should Montgomery County Public Schools offer in the future to best support college and career readiness? Be a part of the future! MCPS wants to hear from you about what programs you want made available at your local school and throughout the district. The district will hold the third in a series of community conversations for parents/guardians to discuss high school programs. The event will be held on Monday, April 8, 2019, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Richard Montgomery High School.
Special Education Summit Set for April 27
MCPS parents/guardians, staff, and community members are invited to the sixth annual Special Education Summit, Leading the Way Today, Partnering for a Better Tomorrow. The summit will take place from 8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Quince Orchard High School, 15800 Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg.
The keynote speaker is Lisa Dieker, Ph.D., Pegasus Professor and Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar Chair, University of Central Florida, College of Community Innovation and Education. Dieker holds a Ph.D. in special education and curriculum and instruction from the University of Illinois.
There is no cost to attend the event, which is open to parents/guardians, educators and community partners. Childcare, a light breakfast, and interpretation services are provided. More information is available at: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/special-education/events/.
Key Dates
April 9- SAT School Day
April 12- Visualizing Blake
April 17, 18, 19, 22- Spring Break
April 23- Senior Parent Meeting (7:00 pm)
April 25- 10th Grade Parent Meeting (7:00 pm)
April 26- Dance Concert (7:30 pm)
April 27- Classes of 2020 & 2021 Yard Sale
April 27- Bump it Up
May 1- Orchestra, Percussion & Jazz Concert (7:30 pm)
May 3- World Language Honor Society Induction
May 6 - 17- AP Testing Window
May 7- Choral Concert (7:30 pm)
May 9- Band Concert (7:30 pm)
May 17- Junior / Senior Prom (8:00 pm)
May 21- Athletic Awards
May 22- Academic Awards
May 23- Minority Academic Gala
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Email: Robert_Sinclair@mcpsmd.org
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/blakehs/
Location: 300 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD, United States
Phone: (240)740-1400
Twitter: @Blake_Principal