Blake Updates
January 21, 2018
End of The First Semester
We have full days of instruction on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday the 25th is an early release day and Friday the 26th is a non-instructional day for students (no school for students).
SAT / ACT Vouchers for Juniors
Juniors interested in taking advantage of the free SAT Voucher should come to the AMP at the beginning of lunch on Monday 1/22 to pick up the registration form and instructions. All SAT registration materials are due back to the Counseling office by Monday January 29th. Students interested in participating in the free ACT voucher instead of the SAT will receive their instructions at lunch on the week of Tuesday February 12th.
AP Registration - January 29 to February 28
For the 2018 AP exams, students at James Hubert Blake High School will register online. This registration will take a few minutes and can be completed from any device with internet access.
This year each AP exam costs $94.00 ($142 for AP Seminar and AP Research). Students should visit www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/210959 to register. Payments are made on-line or mailed to Total Registration. No money is collected at Blake.
Here are the important dates for the registration process:
- Mon, Jan 29, 2017 - Registration Begins
- Wed, Feb 28, 2017 - Registration Ends
Please contact Ms. O’Neill if you have any questions.
Doodle for Google Competition
Calling all artists! Students in grades K-12 are invited to take part in the 2018 Doodle 4 Google contest, and create an uplifting doodle that tells the world “What inspires me.” From crayons to clay, graphic design, or even food, young artists can utilize any materials to bring their creation to life. Like all Google Doodles, each doodle must incorporate the letters G-o-o-g-l-e. One national winner will receive a $30,000 college scholarship, a $50,000 technology package for their school/non-profit organization, and a behind-the-scenes experience with the Doodle team to transform their Doodle into an interactive experience on Google.com. The contest is open for entries from January 8th – March 2nd, 2018 – only 8 short weeks!
For more information on how to enter, click here!
Winter 2018 Parent Academy Schedule
The Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) Parent Academy offers parents/guardians and community members the opportunity to attend workshops that provide information, resources, tools, and tips to support their children’s success in school. The 2018 winter season of workshops has begun. You won’t want to miss sessions on college and career planning, coping strategies for anxious children, cybersafety and social media, understanding Individualized Education Program goals, and many more topics. Parent Academy workshops are free. Childcare and interpretation services are provided at all sessions. A full list of courses is available on the Parent Academy website. Registration is available here.
MCCPTA Special Education Committee Awards
The Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations, Inc. (MCCPTA) is seeking nominations for its annual awards to honor educators, programs, parents/guardians, and students who foster acceptance and provide outstanding support to students with special needs in MCPS. MCCPTA will present the awards at a special recognition ceremony on May 14, 2018, at Rockville High School. Nomination forms are available online at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/special-education/2016-2017-SpecialEducation-NominationForm.pdf. Nominations must be received by Friday, March 23.
HBCU Fair Set for February 9
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on February 9 at Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Road in Kensington. All high school students and their parents/guardians are invited to participate. Representatives from dozens of colleges and universities will be present to talk to parents/guardians and students about their programs and several will conduct on-the-spot admissions interviews for high school seniors. You can register here.
MCPS Career and Technology Education (CTE)
Don't Be Distracted Creative Contest
Don't Be Distracted Creative Contest Deadline is February 16, 2018
Create a 30-60 second public service announcement (PSA) video or artwork about one or both of the following topics:
- Tell your peers the importance of not walking or driving distracted.
- Tell adults the importance of not being distracted while driving, especially in school zones.
By entering, you could win $500 for college tuition or a $100 Chick-Fil-A or Chipotle gift card! Also, The first 20 entries that meet the requirements will be awarded one free movie ticket! So don’t wait. Submit your video or art piece today!
Enter today on the Montgomery County Safe Routes to School website: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-PedSafety/SRTS/Creative-contest.html
If you have any questions, contact Nadji Kirby at nadji.kirby@montgomerycountymd.govor 240-777-7169.
SGA Winter Clothing Drive
The Blake High School Student Government Association (SGA) is holding a winter wear drive for charity during January. This project is also part of our day of service work! Items will be collected from January 2 until January 31st
Everyone has things in the back of their closets or chests that nobody wears anymore (hats, coats, gloves, etc.) why not donate them so we can get them to people who are truly in need. Our goal is to collect 1,600 new or gently used items. The items will then be donated to charities that will make sure they go directly to those who need them.
If every student brings in ONE item we’ll have about 1,600 items to donate to organizations that give items directly to people who need them (NOT RE-SELLERS).
Junior Achievement Essay Contest Open to High School Students
The 2018 Junior Achievement Essay Competition application officially is open. High school students have until Friday, February 23, 2018, to submit an application and a 1,000 to 1,500-word essay.
This year's topic is: “Several great entrepreneurs, including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, dropped out of college before getting their degrees. How important do you think a college education is to your future success?”
Essays will be judged on creativity and originality; persuasiveness; grammar and spelling; understanding of subject matter; and relevancy of response to topic question. The grand prize winner will receive a $20,000 award; first, second, and third place winners will receive $10,000.
More information can be found at www.JAessay.org.
Upcoming Dates
- January 25- Second Marking Period / Semester 1 Ends- Early Release
- January 26- No School
- January 29- First Day of Third Marking Period / Semester 2 Begin / Homeroom Schedule
- February 8- Senior Parent MeetinG
James Hubert Blake High School
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