8/31 - First Day of School
7th/8th Grade - Delayed Start
9/2 - 1/2 Day for Students
9/5 - Labor Day (No School)
9/26 - No School (Rosh Hashanah)
Blake’s Question of the Week
To encourage dialogue and reflection about reflection, action, and hope as we end this school year, our question of the week is: What are your hopes for Summer 2022? What are you looking forward to doing this summer? Reflection, Action, and Hope (End of 21-22 School Year) (This is an anonymous Google Form)
End-of-Year Department Messages for 2021-2022
With summer now in full swing and a formal ‘break’ from the routines of school and academics, our department chairs have provided end-of-year and summer updates from their respective departments...
End-of-Year Department Messages for 2021-2022
Lost and Found Reminders
We have a lot of items in our lost and found bins; if you are missing clothing, water bottles or other items please stop by Blake between the hours of 8-1 daily. We will be donating unclaimed items on July 15th.
Summer Supply Lists
All students should refer to the School Supply Lists located on the Guidance webpage.
Blake Summer Reading Info
The Blake summer reading website is live... Click here for all details! Email Kerry Cowell ([email protected]) or Beth Sancher ([email protected]) with any questions!
Term 3 Report Cards
Term 3 report cards came home with students on Tuesday, June 21. These report cards reflect the adaptations that have been made based on the recommendations from Dr. Christine Power’s 'Analysis of Standards-Based Reporting Assessment Practices' (Spring, 2021). The structure of feedback that is taking place this term (Term 3) is outlined below...
- All Blake classes will shift from the current 1-3 scale to a 1-4 scale for the priority standards to report a finer-grained level of understanding.
- 7th and 8th grade students will receive a single end-of-term letter grade for Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, and World Languages based on their work throughout the term. This grade will align to the following format: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, Does Not Meet Standard.**
- Feedback on the Learning Skills will remain the same format
** Here is a link to the ‘summation models’, outlining the composite mapping of how the summation of the priority standards establish the letter grades for grades 6 and 7…
Summation Models - Term 3, 2022
These adaptations have been made in consultation with Dr. Nathaniel Brown, Associate Research Professor of Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment at Boston College's Lynch School of Education. Dr. Brown is a leading expert in assessment and evaluation and he has provided professional development for our staff.
Our overarching goal remains to continue steadfast efforts to provide meaningful, actionable, learner-centered feedback for all of our learners via...
- more descriptive and actionable feedback to students and families
- more meaningful and personalized assessment and grading practices
- greater calibration of expectations and assessment practices between/amongst teachers
Info about Chromebooks for Incoming 7th/8th Grade Families
This year, school-issued Chromebooks and chargers will not be collected; they will be brought home for the summer. The expectations for these items are as follows:
- Remember these devices are school-owned not personal property; take special care with them.
- Find a secure location to store the Chromebook and charger so neither item gets lost during the summer break.
- Remember to return in the fall with your school issued Chromebook and charger - current 6th and 7th graders will not be issued new Chromebooks in the fall.
- If you damage your Chromebook over the summer, please reach out to Tania Manuel [email protected] Arrangements will be made to repair the device. You will need to drop off the Chromebook at Blake and pick it back up when the repair is completed.
- If you need to replace a chromebook charger you may order it from: Replacement Chromebook Charger
Athletics Information for Fall 2022
Below please find the following information regarding Fall 2022 athletics (timeline, registration, important information etc). If you have any questions, please contact Eric Scott ([email protected]).
Athletics Registration:
Registration Link
Teams and Schedules:
https://www.arbiterlive.com/School/14340
Presentations:
ArbiterLive (new schedule system) overview
Registration for Blake Middle School fall athletics is now open on FamilyID.com. There is a direct link off the Athletics page (under Activities) on Blake Middle School site. To complete registration, I will also need a check for $225 (Made out to “Town of Medfield”) or can pay online (UniPay Gold).
*Blake Middle School Sports offered for the fall season are:
Cross Country (Boy’s and Girl’s – Grades 6-8)
Coach Krah (Head Boy’s Coach) – [email protected]
Coach Graham (Head Girl’s Coach) – [email protected]
Football (7th and 8th grade).
* 7th Graders MAY be open to sign up and play if not enough 8th graders to field team).
Coach McClelland - [email protected]
Volleyball (8th grade Girls)
TBD
Field Hockey (8th grade Girls) *
* 7th Graders MAY be open to sign up and play if not enough 8th graders to field team).
Coach Marie - [email protected]
STEM Summer Opportunities
Here are some opportunities for students - check them out!
Stem summer opportunities/websites
DESE School Report Card
As required by Title 1, here is the DESE School Report Card for Blake Middle School/Medfield Public Schools.
Blake’s Feedback Systems - Information
Blake's Student Feedback and Family Information Portal
A dedicated website has been created to provide families with information about our feedback system and provide additional resources including a FAQ document, relevant research, recordings/slide decks, and more.
Blake's Feedback Information Session Presentation (5/11/22)
Webinar Presentation Recordings
There are two links below (Part 1 and Part 2) for the recordings...
Part 1…
https://medfield-net.zoom.us/rec/share/gjwCLCnWyCKxvXjfIop9QpJo5H40HHaJ3R7PXuMe4G8ruzf9LAImnoerPPSvHeAs.qXz-mpSs6q2VYntQ
Passcode: Y0wT!rM3
Part 2...
https://medfield-net.zoom.us/rec/share/vSBgdYoN5GNDdGLK2lFNzHtcPojbZ2fKMWPzM9ZFVNpZqpTkHvpozzbsLxqqVs_4.sLBc8FW_yzGjtEjj?startTime=1652309864000
Passcode: ^89?N6ml
Substitute Applications
Blake is always looking for substitute teacher applicants. Applicants need not have teaching licensure but should be energetic, flexible and enjoy working with children. For more information or to apply, please visit Medfield Public Schools - Employment Opportunities and look under ‘Substitute Teaching’. Please contact Kelly Campbell ([email protected]) with any questions.
Medfield Outreach
Happy summer vacation! Keep in mind this summer that Medfield Outreach is open and here to lend support should you be in need. If you are a Medfield resident and find yourself feeling particularly stressed, down or anxious and you would like to talk to someone, give us a call! If you're not sure if what you're going through warrants ongoing therapy, we are available to listen and help! Email [email protected] to sign up for a free confidential specific time slot.
In addition, if you would like to become involved in either of our two community-based coalitions, Medfield Cares about Prevention or Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention, please reach out. We would be happy to tell you more about the prevention work we are doing and how you can get involved.
Medfield Music Association
The Medfield Music Association thanks our dedicated Music Department for all of their hard work with our students this year. We would also like to thank our generous parent donors and volunteers that help us support the Music Department. Thank you for a great year.
Spirit Store Info - Blake PTO
Medfield K-8 PTO Announces A Year-Round MEDFIELD SPIRIT WEAR STORE! Thanks to local business Day St Sports, we have answered the question – where can I find Medfield Spirit Wear? Over 100 options currently listed, all proceeds will be donated to the individual school K-8 PTOs. Shipping takes about 3 weeks. Medfield Spirit Wear
Link (Hyperlink to https://ts020252.prospherefanshop.com/)