Blake Updates
November 11, 2018
Veteran's Day
Blake Staff Thank You
As we head into the Thanksgiving Holiday I would ask that you take the time to identify the Blake staff you are thankful for and why. As we continue to work to build a positive environment and community it is important that we take the It would make a great holiday gift for our staff to see how appreciated they are!!! The form is below and my goal is to share this information with staff before the end of the day on Wednesday!
There are four questions, so if you answer it below please be sure to scroll down on the form. If you would like to access the form directly please click here.
Thanks,
Bob Sinclair, Principal
Student Town Hall- Sponsored by NAACP
Tips for Parents to Help Their Students Understand Bullying and Hazing
Bell Schedules
November 12 - 16 Bell Schedules
Senior Class Panoramic Picture
MCPS News and Updates
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
Share Your Thoughts on Parent Portal
MCPS is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new Student Information System.
A component of the system will include a new parent/student portal. The district wants to hear from parents on their ideas for using an online parent portal, including:
· account creation and management
· access to schedule, grades, attendance and test scores
· access to content posted by the school/teacher
· ability to complete important forms online
· a mobile or mobile app option
You can access the survey here.
Homework Hotline Live Celebrating 33rd Season
Need homework help? Then call Homework Hotline Live. With HHL, you get free after-school homework help from MCPS teachers. You can call the live TV show at 301-279-3234 or send a question online via text or e-mail. When school is in session, watch teachers answer your homework questions live on MCPS-TV from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You can also get online help from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. Go to www.AskHHL.org for more info and to download the free HHL app! If you call in and correctly answer a BrainTeaser question, you could win an HHL 8GB Flashdrive! Tune in to see the HHL Mathema-Chicken pluck out some math questions.
· HHL General Info:
o Telephone: 301-279-3234
o Text: 724-427-5445
o Live TV show on Comcast 33, Verizon 35, RCN 88
MCPS Superintendent Smith Releases FY 2020 Capital Budget and CIP Amendments; Makes Boundary Recommendation for New Clarksburg Elementary School
Superintendent of Schools Jack R. Smith is requesting minor adjustments to the adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2024 Capital Improvements Program to address enrollment growth, school security, and access to college and career readiness programs.
The $1.815 billion recommendation is an increase of $37.6 million more than the approved six-year CIP. The amended CIP includes a recommended FY 2020 expenditure of $324.33 million, an increase of $15.97 million more than the approved FY 2020 expenditure of $308.36 million.
Come share your thoughts on the amendments to the CIP. The Board of Education will hold public hearings on the CIP amendments and recommendations on November 8 and 12. An additional public hearing will be scheduled for November 19, if alternatives are offered at the November 15 work session. All hearings will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. The Board will approve a CIP amendment request on November 27. The request will then be submitted to the Montgomery County Executive and the Montgomery County Council for consideration. For more information on the hearings and to sign up to speak, visit the Board of Education website.
The County Executive will issue his recommended FY 2019-2024 CIP amendments for all county agencies by mid-January for Council discussion and action. The Council will hold a hearing in early February and will conduct work sessions in March and April, before adopting an approved FY 2020 Capital Budget and Amendments to the FY 2019-2024 CIP by the end of May. You can read the news release here:
Key Dates
- November 12- Early Release Day *** BLUE BLOCK DAY
- November 13- Early Release Day *** SILVER BLOCK DAY
- November 15- Blake Stage Company Presents "The 1940's Radio Hour" 7:30 pm
- November 16- Blake Stage Company Presents "The 1940's Radio Hour" 7:30 pm
- November 17- Blake Stage Company Presents "The 1940's Radio Hour" 7:30 pm
- November 20- Report Card Distribution
- November 21- Early Release Day
- November 22- No School- Thanksgiving
- November 23- No School
James Hubert Blake High School
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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