Blake Updates
October 27, 2019
Homecoming Week Information
Homecoming dance ticket sales END WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th.
Costume Day / Halloween
This Thursday is Halloween and “Costume Day” for our spirit week. We want our students to have fun and enjoy, but it is still a school day so I wanted to take a minute to share some expectations with you.
- Costumes must be appropriate for school and align with the expectations for clothing outlined in our student handbook.
- Costumes should not be overly violent and should not be derogatory to or about any groups or individual people.
- No weapons or weapon replicas of any kind are permitted as part of costumes
- Costumes should not have messages or be related to drugs, alcohol, or weapons
- Costumes can not be disruptive in the classroom, lights, sounds, or other effects that are part of the costume must be able to be turned off
Students will be asked to remove any costumes or costume parts that are inappropriate or disruptive.
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NAACP Parents’ Council Kickoff Event to Take Place November 19
The NAACP Parents’ Council kickoff meeting will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19 at Northwest High School. This event will bring together parents/guardians, MCPS teachers, principals, and administrators to share ideas on how to champion equity and excellence in education. Participants will have an opportunity to attend a resource fair and various breakout sessions. John B. King Jr., former U.S. Secretary of Education, will be the keynote speaker. The event is free. Register today at: www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-2020-naacp-parents-councilmcps-kick-off-tickets-75534215873?aff=erelexpmlt.
MCPS Seeking Feedback on 2020–2021 School Year Calendar Scenarios
During the regular business meeting on Tuesday, October 8, the Board of Education reviewed calendar scenarios for the 2020–2021 school year. As a result of legislative action in last spring’s Maryland General Assembly, school districts in Maryland have the authority again to start school before Labor Day and end the school year after June 15th. As a result, MCPS has developed three calendar scenarios that reflect different start and end dates for School Year 2020–2021. To view the draft calendar scenarios, please visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar/proposed-calendar-2020-21.aspx.
All draft scenarios for the calendar include:
- 182 student instructional days;
- Full spring break;
- Full professional day for grading and planning at the end of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters; and
- Possible make-up days both during the school year and extending the school year.
The Board is seeking feedback on the calendar options in the comment box on the website. The Board is scheduled to adopt a final school calendar later this year.
Save the Date: STEM Festival Set for November 2
MCPS and educational partners are hosting a STEM Festival Showcase from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, at Northwood High School. The event will showcase elementary, middle, and high school science, technology, engineering, and math opportunities with engaging hands-on activities and dynamic demonstrations. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
Dr. Sara Faggi, an astrobiologist at NASA and American University, will be the keynote speaker. The event sponsors are still seeking STEM opportunities from programs, clubs, and curriculum-related projects. Interested groups should complete this form.
As part of the event, a Cybersecurity Competition will be held from noon to 4:00 p.m. The competition is geared toward high school students with basic networking and computer skills. Winners will receive cash prizes and be recognized at a ceremony at the National Cryptologic Museum on Tuesday, November 5. The MCPS STEM Festival Showcase is among hundreds of community-based events that showcased STEM activities for Maryland residents. The mission is to encourage students to take a greater interest in STEM and perhaps pursue STEM-related careers.
MCPS to Host Mental Health Fair November 9
MCPS is hosting a Mental Health Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, at Gaithersburg High School. Students, staff members, and the community will be able to learn about community and school resources that support students’ physical, social, and psychological well-being.
Celeste Malone, associate professor and coordinator of the school psychology program at Howard University, will deliver the keynote address. She will speak on the topic, Breaking Barriers to Access Youth Mental Health Care.
The event is being sponsored by the Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement and the Montgomery County Psychologists’ Association.
MCPS Juniors and Seniors Invited to Attend National Hispanic College Fair November 19
The National Hispanic College Fair (NHCF) will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. This annual event sponsored by NHCF and MCPS for juniors and seniors is free for students to attend. The fair features more than 40 colleges, universities, and service organizations committed to providing outreach and opportunity to all students.
MCPS students participate by attending with their schools; this event is not open to the public and is held during the school day. Registration and permission forms for this event are available from the College and Career Coordinator at your child’s school.
For more information, contact NHCF Coordinators Patty Maloney at Patricia_A_Maloney@mcpsmd.org, Lindsay Cao at Lindsay_Cao@mcpsmd.org, or Maria Garcia at Maria_S_Garcia@mcpsmd.org.
Key Dates
- October 28- Homecoming Spirit Week
- October 28- Hallway Decorating
- October 30- Powder Puff Game
- October 30- Blue Block Day
- October 31- Silver Block Day
- November 1- Homecoming Game
- November 2- Homecoming Dance
- November 5- National Honor Society Induction
- November 8- Early Release Day- MARKING PERIOD 1 ENDS
- November 11- Early Release Day- Second Marking Period Starts (Blue Block)
- November 12- Early Release Day (Silver Block)
- November 15- Fall Play- Company
- November 16- Fall Play- Company
- November 19- Elementary Science Night
- November 20- Blue Block Day & Report Card Distribution
- November 21- Silver Block Day
- November 21- Fall Play- Company
- November 22- Fall Play- Company
- November 23- Fall Play- Company
- November 26- Winter Sports Parent Meeting
- November 27- Early Release Day
- November 28- No School
- November 29- No School
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