10-9-09 REVISED

(OPENING)

 

Good morning Blake! This is the Eubie news for Friday, October, 9th. Today is a silver day. Please stand for the pledge…   

(PLEDGE)  

 

(MEETINGS)

There are a few meetings today so check the screen for the list…

Today, the math team will meet. All members who are planning to compete in the upcoming meet should attend…

And, PALA, Blake’s Latino student group, will meet…   

MATH FRI LUNCH G288

PALA FRI LUNCH C131 

 

(ACTIVITIES)

(CS: FRENCH)

There will be a meeting of the French Honors Society on Tuesday at lunch in B121. Please bring your agendas so we can plan for the semester… 

(CS: COSTA RICA)

Time is running out! Sign up for the spring break trip to Costa Rica before it is too late!  Log onto explorica.com tour ID Garlick-3855.  See Ms. Garlick in B223 with questions… 

(CS: A4E)

October 11th is National Coming Out Day, a day when Allies rally together to support their gay and lesbian friends who may be struggling with coming out.  Allies 4 Equality will hold a support session on Monday at lunch in E279.  Everyone is welcome, including anyone who wants to come out or wants to support those who do… 

Race for a Dream registration forms will be available outside B230 and A201. Register today and help your class earn Spirit Week points. If you have any questions see Ms. Rigney. Watch this for information on Race for a Dream…

(CS: BLAKE BEAT)

The October issue of the Blake Beat was distributed this morning. If your class did not get copies, please send a representative to D253 at this time… 

 

(CLASSNOTES)  

Last Call for Seniors interested in attending the College Expo field trip scheduled for October 20! Two buses have been reserved for this event.  Students must submit their permission slip signed by a parent to the Counseling Office by Tuesday to be included...  

(CS: COLLEGE)

There are also a few colleges visiting this week, so check announcenet for the list…  
 

(SPORTS)

(CS: WRESTLING)

Athletes, if you are interested in joining the wrestling team this winter, there will be an informational meeting today at 11am in B228.  If you can not attend, see Coach Pinsky or Coach Jeter…  

And, that’s the news for today… 

(ANNOUNCENET)

Here is the list of college rep visits scheduled for this week:

Fri., Oct 9:       

9:00    Virginia Commonwealth University        

11:45   Christopher Newport University (VA)       

1:00    Haverford College (PA) 

Please bring your agenda book to Mrs. Moore in advance for a pass to attend any of these college visits. 

There is a new program at Blake to support students, it’s call the Blake Student Assistance Program and the goal is to identify students whose attendance, grades, or other behaviors indicate that they may have problems related to alcohol and/or other drug use, violence or mental health concerns.  Through the different steps that comprise the BSAP process, interventions are held with parents and students to provide families with help for these concerns.  Students may be referred by staff members, students, parents, or community members by filling out a “Concern Form” and anonymously dropping it in one of three BSAP Mailboxes or getting the form to Jean Smith, the BSAP Team Leader.   The goal is to link students and their families to non-disciplinary resources outside of school that could be of assistance.  For more information you may contact Ms. Smith at Jean_A_Smith@mcpsmd.org  or 301-879-1310. 

The PSAT will be administered to 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students during school on Oct 14.  Juniors must bring their pink PSAT registration form and $13 to the School Counseling Office before Oct. 9th.  This test determines which juniors qualify for the National Merit or Achievement Scholarship Competitions and is a good indicator of how you may score on the SAT.  Sophomores will take the test for free and Freshmen who wish to take the PSAT must register & pay the $13.  

Boys Cheer and Dance Practices

Wed 10/7/09, Thurs 10/8/09,

Wed 10/14/09 (2:30-4:00), Thurs 10/15/09

TIME:  4:30-6:00

Girls Powder Puff Practices

Tues 10/6/09, Tues 10/13/09,

Wed 10/14/09, Thurs10/15/09 

PSAT Day is October 14th, 2009. 10th graders are automatically registered for the PSAT.  9th and 11th grade students need to register for the PSAT. The registration deadline is Friday October 9th. The $13.00 fee should be turned into MS. Money in the Guidance Office. 9th graders who do not register for the PSAT will take the mock PSAT on October 14th. 

Time is running out! Sign up for the spring break trip to Costa Rica before it is too late!  Log onto explorica.com tour ID Garlick-3855.  See Ms. Garlick in B223 with questions…