NEWS FOR Friday, February 10th, 2012
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GraphicHello, Blake! I am your host _______________________. Today is a Silver Day. Please stand for the pledge…
Here’s today’s Black History special moment:
On this day, Leontyne Price was born in 1927. Born and raised in the Deep South, she rose to international acclaim in the 1950s and 1960s, and was one of the first African Americans to become a leading artist at the Metropolitan Opera as one of opera’s great sopranos..
And now, today’s SAT Word of the Day:
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Today’s SAT word is “fabricate” meaning to create. In 1938, writers fabricated thrilling murder mysteries around the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby.
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Thanks, ________________________
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Congratulations to the Blake Forensics Team Members Alexandra Reeves, Richard Muhammad and Jourdan Lewanda for winning the Montgomery County Forensics League’s Outstanding Speakers Awards. These three Blake students won 3 out of the 5 awards presented at Awards Night. Congrats!
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Seniors, please see Announcenet for details on the following important college news:
. College Goal Sunday
. Montgomery College applications and the Accuplacer
. The Black College Fair
. The Montgomery County Teachers Federal Credit Union Scholarships
. Asian-Pacific American Collegebound Seniors Scholarships
. STAR Scholarships
Graphic ((1)) (ANCHOR 2) Counseling
In counseling news, students in Grades 9, 10 and 11, who want to change to Paint Branch or Springbrook next year, may pick up a Change of Choice form in school counseling. Completed forms must be turned in by Friday, February 17th.
If you haven't turned in your course registration card, please take it to the counseling office today before you leave school. Please be advised that counselors will begin choosing classes for those students who have not turned in their card .
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The following are meetings for today:
Boys and Girls Coed Volleyball at lunch in E262. See Coach Jeter or Coach Gandy.
Allies for Equality, Blake's Gay-Straight Alliance, at lunch. THIS WEEK ONLY we will meet in Ms. Barlev's room, A214. See Announcenet for details.
Girls trying out for softball teams must return paperwork to Coach Garlick in B223.
International Night meets at portable# 2 during lunch on Tuesday. Models and performers needed!
Here’s some news on Pennies for Patients…..
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Pennies for Patients Spirit Week is here! Pay $1.00 at the Main Office and get your sticker to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!
Today’s P4P Spirit Day is
Pajama Day
Don't forget to turn in your Date Auction forms to Ms. Gelb's mailbox today.
Singing Valentines will be for sale during lunch this week at the spiral staircase for $2 each. Your Singing Valentine will be delivered by fellow students from Blake’s A CAPPELLA Choir during 7th period on February 14th!
Now back to our host, ____________
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Support the Varsity Basketball teams tonight against Magruder, one of the top teams in MCPS at 5:15pm, and the girls game will be recognize seniors at 7pm. There will also be Pennies for Patients activities and contests, and a performance by the Blake Poms.
Thanks, ________________. Have a great Friday!
ANNOUNCENET:
It’s time for seniors to begin the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online. Be sure to apply for a PIN for yourself and your parent first. The official website is www.fafsa.gov. You will need to complete the FAFSA before March 1st to be considered for state aid. Visit the Career Center for more information.
It's time...the annual Bengal Ball competition is on Wed 2/8/12! Participants must have a current Physical/Emergency Card and Waiver Forms. Pick-up forms outside the SGA office (A201) or from the Counseling Office. Form a team of 10 (no more than one staff member). Select a team name, captain and hand in ALL FORMS by Friday, February 3rd.
The PTSA needs volunteers to help with their Used Book Sale. Students are needed to help move books from the shed to the store, set up, clean up, and other fun things. If you are interested, contact Orit Chicherio at 301-384-3324 or oritil@yahoo.com. This is a great idea for those seniors who still need SSL hours!
MCPS is now accepting applications from current juniors in good academic standing for the Superintendent's Leadership Program. This internship program requires leadership in school or community and a commitment to community service. More information can be found in the Career Center.
Plan ahead for a spring break trip 2013 to Spain and Morocco. See Ms. Kompare in A210 or Ms. Shepherd in A223 for details.
Seniors who missed the ASVAB test at Blake in November are welcome to take the test at Sherwood HS on March 7 or Springbrook HS on March 8. This will be the last time it is offered this school year. See Mrs. Moore.
. Seniors of Polish heritage can see Mrs. Moore about a scholarship opportunity for college-bound students in good academic standing.
If you need individual help completing the FAFSA, attend COLLEGE
High School students are invited to the MCPS Historically Black College Fair at Blair High School on Wednesday, Feb 15 from 6-8 pm. Seniors interested in on-the spot admissions interviews should pre-register online and see Mrs. Moore about the documentation required.
Seniors attending Montgomery College in the fall must complete the admissions application now and turn it in to Mrs. Moore. Students who apply before Feb. 15 are eligible for the $25 fee waiver and will be registered to take the Accuplacer test here at Blake on March 2. MC application forms can be found online or in the Career Center.
Seniors who have an account with the Montgomery County Teachers Federal Credit Union should see M A scholarship opportunity for Asian Pacific American seniors who plan to major in EDUCATION has arrived in the Career Center. Collegebound students in good standing should see Mrs. Moore for an application.
A scholarship opportunity for Asian Pacific American seniors who plan to major in EDUCATION has arrived in the Career Center. Collegebound students in good standing should see Mrs. Moore for an application.
Please join Allies for Equality, Blake's Gay-Straight Alliance, this Friday at lunch. THIS WEEK ONLY we will meet in Ms. Barlev's room, A214. See Announcenet for details. We'll share updates about the continuing travels of Allie the Ally,and discuss plans for No Name-Callling Week and the Day of Silence. Bring your lunch, bring your friends. All are welcome. See Ms. Wagner or Ms. Barlev for more information.
Want to check out some amazing artwork? Blake Art and Photo students’ work is on display throughout February at Aspen Hill Library. Check it out!
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