Tuesday Announcements - November 10, 2009 Announcements

11-17-09 DRAFT

(OPENING)

Good morning Blake! This is the Eubie news for Tuesday, November 17th.

Today is an all period day; please stand for the pledge…

(PLEDGE)

(MEETINGS)

There are several clubs meeting this week, so check the screen for the list…

Today, the Art Club will meet…

And, Project Change will meet…

The Young Republican Club will also meet. All are welcome...

Mock Trial will meet…

And, the Math team will meet…

Renaissance will meet several days this week…

Wednesday, the go team will meet…

On Thursday, the Future Educators Association will meet. Senior Officers must come to help with fund raising plans…

Allies for Equality will also meet…

And, SADD will meet…

ART TODAY A207 LUNCH

PROJECT CHANGE TODAY B230 LUNCH

REPUBLICAN TODAY G284 LUNCH

MOCK TODAY AFTER SCHOOL E266

MATH TODAY G288 11AM

REN TODAY WED THURS 11:15AM A200

GO WED PORT 2 LUNCH

FUTURE THURS E160 11AM

A4E THURS E279 LUNCH

SADD THURS A209 11AM

(ACTIVITIES)

(CS: PIZZA)

Tomorrow, the PTSA will be having a Dine-Out fundraiser at Mamma Lucia’s in Olney. Eat-in, carry-out, or delivery. 8% of all sales from 5pm to closing will be contributed to the PTSA! No flyer is required…

(CS: TAMING OF THE SHREW)

The Taming of the Shrew enjoyed a smashing opening weekend. Thanks all the staff and students who attended a show. The comedy ends with performances Thursday thru Saturday at 7:30pm. Check announcenet for some highlights of the show! See you at Taming of the Shrew!...

(CS: SMOKING)

November 19th marks the yearly Great American Smoke-Out. If you smoke, please consider quitting. Think about all the money you will save and how much better you and others will feel. See Mrs. Marks, your school nurse, in the health room for more information and support to successfully kick the habit. See Announcenet for more details…

(CLASSNOTES)

(CS: SENIORS)

Did you forget to turn in your cap and gown order form last week? Well, you can’t graduate now. Sike! Mail in your order forms directly to Jostens before December 11th. If you lost your Cap and Gown packet, please see Ms. Gelb…

(CS: PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE)

There is an informational meeting for the Alicia Betancourt Prize for Excellence in the Arts today at 11am in D253. The Alicia Betancourt Prize is open to all senior females with a 3.5 overall unweighted GPA or a 4.0 weighted GPA, and recognizes three senior females who show talent in the arts…

(CS: SGA)

The SGA will be holding a General Assembly meeting tomorrow at lunch in the Amphitheater. All elected 1st period representatives and staff members must attend, but all are welcome to join! See Ms. Rigney with questions…

(CS: APPRENTICESHIP)

Come to the Career Center today at 1pm to learn about a tuition-free apprenticeship program for students interested in the mechanical trades. Students earn a salary and benefits as they learn the trade in a work/training program. Obtain a pass from Mrs. Moore to attend…

Preparing for Success, a free program for young women, will be held on Saturday from 10-4:30 at the Montgomery College Theatre Arts Building. Free bus service will be provided from Blake at 9:30am and complimentary lunch is included. Pick up more information from Mrs. Moore in the Career Center…

(SPORTS)

(CS: FIELD HOCKEY)

Congratulations to the Girls’ Field Hockey team on their most outstanding and historic season! The girls completed their season Saturday night in the State Championship game that ended in a 1-0 Hereford win. Blake is very Proud!...

The Varsity Field Hockey team needs to meet in Portable 1 today at the beginning of lunch.

And, that’s the news for today. Check the screen for today’s birthdays…

(GRAPHICS)

Today’s Birthdays:

Daniel Pistolessi

Emily Stevens

Angela Pinchinat

Ellen Wood

Madison Bruffy

Brandon Deane

(ANNOUNCENET)

The Taming of the Shrew enjoyed a smashing opening weekend. Thanks all the staff and students who attended a show. The Comedy ends with performances on Thursday, thru Saturday at 7:30 pm. See Blake’s best actors turn Shakespeare on his ear: Bryndon Cook, Aurelia Akpan, Kira Williams, Becky Joiner, Mark Fearson, Maia Chicherio, Britney Stuart, Ashley Larkin, Nicollete Dehi, and Max Sabelhaus will lead on you on an hilarious romp. See you at SHREW!

Colleges visiting this week:

Tues, Nov. 17:

1:00 pm United Association of Mechanical Trades School

Wed, Nov. 18:

1:30 pm Northwood University (West Palm Beach, FL)

Thurs, Nov. 19:

11:45 am Shippensburg University (PA)

Millions of Americans will join together on November 19th for the Great American Smoke-Out and quit smoking for the day. Research shows that smokers are most successful in kicking the habit when they have some means of support such as:

*nicotine replacement products

*counseling

*stop-smoking groups

*telephone smoking cessation hotlines

*prescription medication to lessen cravings

*guide books

*encouragement and support from friends

See Mrs. Marks in the health room for more information…

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Press Releases

James Hubert Blake High School

300 Norwood Road - Silver Spring, MD - 20905 | Directions | MCPS

Phone: 301-879-1300
Fax: 301-879-1306
Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00PM

John Overman - Webmaster
Sophie Van Etten - Student ~Webmaster~