NEWS FOR Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
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Graphic Hello, Blake! I am your host _______________________. Today is an all period day. Please stand for the pledge…
On February 7, 1964, the Beatles and "Beatlemania" arrived in the United States. The British rock quartet had just scored its first USA hit six days before with "I Want to Hold Your Hand." The "Fab Four"--dressed in mod suits and sported trademark pudding - bowl haircuts—and were greeted by 3,000 screaming fans who caused a near riot when they stepped off their plane and onto American soil.
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The SAT Word of the day is fallacious, an adjective meaning incorrect, and misleading (Emily offered me                              cigarettes on the fallacious assumption that I smoked.)
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Thanks, ________________________
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                                Don't forget to turn in your Date Auction forms to Ms. Gelb's mailbox by Wednesday.
Girls trying out for softball teams must return paperwork to Coach Garlick in B223.
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In Upper Class Notes, see Announcenet on the following:
. Polish Heritage scholarships
. College Goal Sunday
. Montgomery College applications and the Accuplacer
. The Black College Fair
. The MCTFU scholarships

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STAR scholarship applications are in the Career Center.  African - American students with a minimum WGPA of 3.0 and significant community service hours may receive an application. The scholarship value is $250- $1,000. Applications are due by February 22nd.
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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.
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Junior Ambassadors , ONLY,  meet in the amphitheater during lunch today. 
There will be a meeting of the Spanish Honor Society on Wednesday, in C137.  It will start                                      promptly at 11:00 am. 
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                        The Young Republican Club meeting Thursday will discuss the economy getting                                                     better when 1.2 million workings were no longer being counted in the unemployment numbers and we                                   only had 243,000 jobs created.
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The Leo Club will meet at lunch on Thursday in F301.  Come find out about upcoming service and social opportunities.  Those working the afterschool pizza sale on Wednesday should see a Leo Club officer for instructions.
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.
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Do you have so many shoes, you don’t know what to do with them?  Come donate GENTLY worn shoes for the Soles for Souls Project sponsored by NHS student Melissa McNabb.  Bring shoes to B223 by Friday, the last day of the drive..
Here’s some news on the 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!
The Spirit Days are as follows:

Tues - TV Character Day
Wed - Nerd Day
Thurs - Superhero Day
Fri - Pajama Day
Admission to Bengal Ball is $3 on Wednesday. If you are participating on a team your physicals must be on file!  Support Pennies for Patients and cheer on your team!
Now back to our host, ____________
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Thanks, ________________.  Have a great Tuesday!
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 Mrs. Moore about a $1,500 scholarship opportunity.
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.