Blake Updates
March 24, 2019
Visualizing Blake
Blake Stage Company- Godspell
Class of 2020 Fundraiser
Montgomery County Commission for Women's Girl Power Contest
International Night
Athletics Boosters Mulch Sale
Student Registration Opens for Summer RISE Program
Calling all rising MCPS juniors and seniors: MCPS is now taking applications for the 2019 Summer RISE program.
Summer RISE provides students with a three-week, career-based learning experience and introduces students to high-demand career options that match their interests. Student registration will close at midnight on March 27.
For more information about Summer RISE and to register as a participant, visit www.mcps-summerrise.org/.
Elementary Class Size Data Dashboard Now Available
The Class Size Data Dashboard reports teacher-to-student ratios for elementary homeroom classrooms for Grades K‒5. Dashboard data will be updated each quarter and this dashboard currently includes reporting data for three quarters. View the dashboard at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/sharedaccountability/enrollment/.
Update on the Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget Recommendation for MCPS
County Executive Marc Elrich released his Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget recommendation on March 15. The recommendation includes $2.6 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools. The county executive’s recommendation includes a $2.5 million increase above the minimum funding Maintenance of Effort, however, the recommendation is $14.5 million less than the Board of Education’s request. Visit
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/press/index.aspx?pagetype=showrelease&id=8304&type=&startYear=&pageNumber=&mode to read the joint statement from Board President Shebra L. Evans and Superintendent of Schools Jack R. Smith. The county executive’s recommended budget will now go to the Montgomery County Council for review. The Council will hold public hearings on the budget in April and will take action on the budget in May. Stay informed on the budget by visiting www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/budget/.
Registration for the 2019 Career Readiness Summer Camps Now Open
Do you have a child in middle school who is interested in robotics, engineering or culinary arts? Does the student like working with cars or computers? Registration for the 2019 Career Readiness Summer Camps is now open! Camps will take place at Gaithersburg High School from June 24 through 28 and Thomas Edison High School of Technology from July 8 through 12. You can view the 2019 Career Readiness Camp Offerings here: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/career-readiness/home/2019%20Career%20Readiness%20Camps%20Course%20Descriptions.pdf. The cost for each student is $50/camp and reduced cost is available for students who qualify for financial aid.
To register, visit goo.gl/VEaWQf.
For additional information, please visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/career-readiness/news/news.aspx?id=581452.
Annual Nancy Dworkin Awards for Outstanding Service to Youth Seeks Nominations
The Montgomery County Commission on Children and Youth is seeking nominations for the 33rd Annual Nancy Dworkin Awards for Outstanding Service to Youth. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made a difference in the lives of children and youth in Montgomery County.
Nominations must be received by Tuesday, April 2.
Award Categories:
- Youth – a child or young person, 21 years of age and younger, who has performed a service for children and youth.
- Service Provider – an individual (e.g. teacher, counselor, police officer, fire fighter) who provides services to children and youth.
- Volunteer – an individual who provides volunteer services to children and youth.
- Organization – an organization that is in the business of providing services to children and youth.
- Business – a for-profit business in the county that provides an outstanding volunteer service for children and youth.
The award is named in memory of Nancy Dworkin, past chair of the Commission, who died in 1987. Nominations may be made by anyone who knows of the nominee’s service.
Nominations should be sent by email to erin.stillwell@montgomerycountymd.gov.
For a copy of the nomination guidelines, please go to bit.ly/2u9j2cG. For more information, please contact Erin Stillwell at 240-777-1716 or via e-mail at erin.stillwell@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Choose Respect Conference to Examine Teen Dating Violence
The 10th Annual Choose Respect Montgomery Conference will be held on Sunday, April 7, at Richard Montgomery High School. The event, which examines issues surrounding teen dating violence, will include a resource fair from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The conference will also include interactive workshops for students, parents, educators and youth service providers from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
This purpose of this conference is to examine the issues around dating abuse. One in three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner; this number far exceeds rates of other types of youth violence. Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year. More information is available at www.eventbrite.com/e/choose-respect-2019-10th-annual-healthy-teen-dating-conference-tickets-54944767278.
Key Dates
March 28- Elementary Science Night
March 29- Spring Play
March 30- Spring Play
April 3- End of Marking Period 3- EARLY RELEASE DAY
April 4- Block Day
April 4- Spring Play
April 5- Block Day
April 5- Spring Play
April 6- Spring Play
April 9- SAT School Day / Delayed Opening
April 12- Visualizing Blake
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Email: Robert_Sinclair@mcpsmd.org
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/blakehs/
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Phone: (240)740-1400
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