Blake Updates
May 6, 2018
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2019–2020 Calendar Survey
MCPS has launched the 2019–2020 Calendar Survey. This survey includes questions regarding school closure on various days, including religious and non-religious holidays. The data will be analyzed and reviewed as context for the development of the 2019–2020 school year calendar.
The survey will include questions seeking input from MCPS staff, families, students and the broader community regarding school closure on various days, including religious and non-religious holidays. The data will be analyzed and reviewed as context for the development of the 2019–2020 school year calendar.
You will receive survey invitations through e-mail or by a postcard sent via U.S. mail with instructions to access the survey. Parents and guardians also will receive information about how and where to access the secondary students (Grades 6–12) survey with their invitation. This will allow parents and guardians to moderate access to the survey for their child(ren).
The survey is translated into Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. All participants will have the option to choose one of these languages at the start of the online survey. Paper copies also are available in English and in the translated languages. Send requests for paper copies of the survey to calendarsurvey@mcpsmd.org. The survey window closes May 22, 2018.
Participation in the survey is voluntary and data collected will be anonymous and confidential. More information is available at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar/survey2018/
Move More Montgomery Festival Set for May 12
Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) will host the third annual Move More Montgomery Festival on Saturday, May 12, from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, located at 506 South Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg.
Move More Montgomery is an initiative designed to encourage residents to get up and get moving for better health and wellness. This comprehensive program endeavors to inform and enhance the health and wellness of all county residents.
The Move More Montgomery Festival, a field day type of festival, will feature a community walk, sport and fitness demonstrations, active performances and mini-classes, interactive wellness booths, children’s activities including a play area, and the Fido Fitness Arena. The event will be held rain or shine.
The Move More Montgomery Festival also is the culminating event for the Move More Montgomery 100 Mile Challenge. Residents who completed the challenge by walking or running 100 miles in 100 days will be recognized at the event.
For more information, visit the Move More Montgomery Festival’s website or call 240-777-6946.
MCPS Seeks Feedback on New Elementary Curriculum
MCPS is seeking feedback from parents/guardians on the new elementary curriculum process and plans. The survey asks parents/guardians for their familiarity with school curriculum and asks them to rate the effectiveness of Curriculum 2.0.
It also seeks feedback on the most important aspects of a new curriculum; the benefits of an externally purchased curriculum; any concerns the district should consider when reviewing curriculum products; and the most important factors for a successful rollout of a new curriculum.
Montgomery County Board of Education Policy IFA, Curriculum, calls for reviews of curriculum content every five years.
As MCPS transitions away from Curriculum 2.0 toward an externally purchased curriculum, stakeholder feedback will be an important consideration. Parents/guardians can offer their feedback until June 11 here.
The transition to a new elementary curriculum will take place over multiple years, beginning with a group of schools and selected courses in 2018–2019. For more information, visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/curriculum-review.aspx.
Graduations Begin May 29
The 2018 high school commencement season is set to begin on Tuesday, May 29, and will end on Friday, June 8 Graduations taking place at DAR Constitution Hall will be streamed live, courtesy of DAR, on DAR’s website.
MCPS is inviting parents/guardians to submit their favorite graduation snapshots. Parents/guardians should select the best graduation photo of their child(ren) and e-mail it to pio@mcpsmd.org. Many of the pictures will be posted on the MCPS website. Parents/guardians and students also can submit photos via Twitter and Facebook (using the hashtag #mcpsgrad). We will repost some of the photos on our social media pages.
To contribute a photo via e-mail, follow these simple steps:
- Choose your best horizontal snapshot.
- Send the photo as a jpeg file (no larger than 4 MB) and e-mail it to pio@mcpsmd.org.
- Include your child’s first name and school name. (We will not publish last names.)
By submitting a photo, parents/guardians are agreeing to its use for publication on the MCPS website. If you have questions, contact the Department of Public Information and Web Services at 240-740-2837 or e-mail us at pio@mcpsmd.org.
Ananya Tadikonda Elected as Next Student Member of the Board
Ananya Tadikonda, a junior at Richard Montgomery High School, has been elected the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2018–2019 school year. Ms. Tadikonda’s term begins on July 1, 2018.
Ms. Tadikonda currently serves as the Montgomery County Regional (MCR) Student Government Association Vice President. She also serves on the executive board for the Maryland Association of Student Councils and as Co-President of MoCo EmpowHER.
The SMOB is a voting member of the Montgomery County Board of Education. The SMOB can vote on matters related to collective bargaining, capital and operating budgets, and school closings, reopenings, and boundaries. The SMOB cannot vote on negative personnel actions. The SMOB is not paid, but receives a $5,000 college scholarship, student service learning hours, and one honors-level social studies credit.
Ms. Tadikonda will replace the current SMOB, Matthew Post, a senior at Sherwood High School who will graduate in May. For more information, visit the Student Member of the Board website.
Key Dates
- May 7- AP Testing Starts and Runs Through May 18
- May 8- Choral Concert (7:30 pm.)
- May 15- NAACP Parent Council Meeting (6:00 p.m.)
- May 15- PTSA Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
- May 16- Instrumental Concert (7:30 p.m.)
- May 18- Junior / Senior Prom
- May 22- Athletic Awards (7:00 p.m.)
- May 23- Academic Awards (7:00 p.m.)
- May 24- Dance Concert (7:30 p.m.)
- May 25- Last Day for Seniors
James Hubert Blake High School
James Hubert Blake High School is a Signature School for the Fine Arts and Humanities
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