Blake Updates
October 28, 2018
Mental Health and Wellness at Blake
G-Suite (You Tube) Reminder
Good Afternoon,
I am writing you today to remind you about student access to additional tools in the "G Suite for Education".
As you know each student is provided with an @mcpsmd.net email account and access to a variety of G Suite for Education tools designed to support student success in school (Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Classroom, etc). MCPS has contracted with Google to provide access to G Suite for Education to students in a closed and secure environment that is not accessible to anyone outside of MCPS.
In addition to the core services provided in the G Suite for Education there are additional services that are available and require parental consent. These services are Blogger, Chrome Web Store, Google Earth, Google Takeout, and YouTube. These additional services require parental consent for students to access.
Just below this information you will find a permission form was sent home with students through their English classes. These forms must be completed and returned by Friday, October 26. They can be returned to English teachers or the main office.
In early November, students who have not returned their forms, or students who returned forms where parents have checked "No" will have their access to these additional services turned off.
AP Study Group Opportunity
Preparing for Success
Senior Yearbook Ads
Senior parents, looking for a creative way to tell your student, “I love you and I’m proud of you”?
Hey, seniors! Want a special place in the yearbook to remember the best moments with your friends?
Place a recognition ad in the yearbook!
Download ad forms here for more information, and click here to place an order.
Deadline for early bird online orders is 11/30.
Contact Ms. Kim with any questions, and thank you for your support!
MCPS News and Updates
What’s Good, MCPS
MCPS has created a new webpage to celebrate the good news about the district’s great students, staff, and schools. What’s Good, MCPS stories are collected from social media, MCPS community and staff newsletters, local media, and more. You can also join in the conversation and tell us about the great things you are seeing in MCPS by using the hashtag #WhatsGoodMCPS on social media or by submitting the following form when you hear about other good news: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyax02sFuOLtrFkdSzBmH7JLPfgY-HIST3uE1p_FyWvgWSjA/viewform. The webpage will be updated regularly so check back frequently
New Anonymous Tip Line Available
The Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line is an anonymous reporting system used to report threats to the safety and/or well-being of students.
Students, parents/guardians, faculty, staff, and members of communities throughout Maryland may use this anonymous, app- and web-based reporting system to share their concerns, such as:
- Mental health crises
- Bullying
- School and community violence
- Drug activity
- Abuse
- Harassment
- Other issues affecting our Maryland students
The Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line is a tool for proactively addressing harmful situations and helping students who need it. By using a variety of communication modes to support the reporting and routing of tips, The Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line empowers the citizens of Maryland to create a culture of preparedness, prevention, and school safety for our students. For more information, to share a concern and to download the app, visit safeschoolsmd.org/.
National Hispanic College Fair
The National Hispanic College Fair (NHCF) will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the Bohrer Park Community Center in Gaithersburg. This annual event sponsored by NHCF and MCPS for juniors and seniors is free for students. 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 can be accessed by contacting the College and Career Coordinator at your child’s school.
For more information, you may contact the NHCF Coordinator, Ms. Patricia Maloney, via e-mail, at Patricia_A_Maloney@mcpsmd.org or by telephone, at 301-353-8029 or Ms. Robyn Hart, via e-mail at robyn_h_hart@mcpsmd.org or by telephone, at 240-314-4862.
2018 School-Based Seasonal Flu Clinics
The 2018 flu season is upon us. There are simple steps you and your child can take to stay healthy and help prevent the flu. That includes getting a yearly flu vaccine.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will conduct free injectable flu vaccine clinics on November 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children 18 and under at John F. Kennedy, Northwest, and Rockville high schools. These clinics will be open to any school-aged child.
The clinic services are free, but registration is required due to limited vaccine supplies. For more information, visit the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services website.
Here are some additional steps that you and your family can take to help prevent the spread of the flu and other seasonal illnesses:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. MCPS-approved hand sanitizer dispensers are available for use at various locations throughout schools (e.g., near the cafeteria or all-purpose room, near the main office).
- When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with your sleeve or a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth to minimize the chance for infection
- Stay home from work and school if symptoms develop such as fever, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, headache, and body aches.
- If you have concerns about the health of your child, please contact your physician immediately or, in an emergency, dial 911.
Additional flu prevention information can be found at the following websites:
Centers for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/preventing.htm
Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/resident/flu.html
MCPS Needs Your Input to Help Prepare the Operating Budget
MCPS is seeking specific input on areas the school district should prioritize in the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Tell us which strategies, programs or efforts are working or are not working to help improve outcomes for all students.
Please complete a brief survey to provide your feedback. MCPS will use the information it receives from this survey to help guide the development of the budget.
Key Dates
- October 29- FAFSA Help for Students During Lunch (see story above)
- October 30- FAFSA Help during lunch (see story above)
- October 30- Biology Zoo Field Trip (9th Grade)
- November 6- Election Day- No School
- November 7- Early Release Day (End of First Marking Period)
- November 8- Blue Block Day
- November 9- Silver Block Day
- November 12- Early Release Day
- November 13- Early Release Day
- November 20- Report Card Distribution
- November 21- Early Release Dat
- November 22- No School- Thanksgiving
- November 23- No School
James Hubert Blake High School
James Hubert Blake High School is a Signature School for the Fine Arts and Humanities
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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