6/2 - Great East Festival
6/5-6/9 - Blake Art Show
6/5 - 8th Grade Bike Trip (Stars)
6/6 - 8th Grade Bike Trip (Eagles)
Art and Ice Cream - See info below
6/7 - 8th Grade Bike Trip (Rain Date)
6/8 - 8th Grade Mandarin Field Trip
6/9 - 8th Grade Bike Trip (Rain Date)
6/12 - 8th Grade Bike Trip (Rain Date)
6/14 - Transition Day
8th Grade Cookout
8th Grade Closing Ceremony - 6 p.m.
6/15 - Last Day for Students and Staff
Half-Day of School
6/16 - Happy Summer!
Blake’s Question of the Week
To encourage dialogue and reflection about what we each can bring to our community, our question for this week is: In what ways can you contribute to our community? Community, Contributions, and Humility (Week of 5/28/23) (This is an anonymous Google Form)
Memorial Day Weekend - No Homework Weekend for Blake
Thank you to all of the Blake staff for their support and help in making our 'No Homework Weekend' this past weekend a reality. This effort was part of our continued work to provide down time for students, staff, and families.
Library Books are Due!
All library books are due back this week! We would appreciate help checking at home for any library books. They tend to have many hiding places, under beds, buried under piles of laundry or even in backpacks, books can be sneaky that way :) Of course we want as many books back as possible but we also understand the mistakes and accidents happen so if any student has a question or problem about a book on their account please have them come and speak to me or email me at [email protected]. If a book is truly lost and you can replace it, or give the library a gift card to Park Street books, that would be greatly appreciated but is not required. Thank you for your help!
- Mrs. Cole
Memorial Day Presentation
In honor of Memorial Day, the sixth grade students welcomed Medfield resident and family historian, Jonathan Gray. Jonathan came to Blake more enthusiastic than ever before. Despite some technology glitches, Jonathan once again portrayed his father as he told the story about Richard Gray's time spent as a POW in WWII. Teachers and staff were incredibly proud of the students for providing Jonathan with their full attention and respect. On behalf of the sixth grade at TA Blake Middle School, we thank Jonathan for sharing with us a piece of family history.
Cluster/Advisory Placement Info for Incoming 6th-8th Grade Students
Tentative cluster and advisory assignments will be shared with students/families at the end of the school day via e-mail on Tuesday, June 13. E-mails will be sent directly to both students and parents/guardians. Please know that clusters and advisories are always subject to change based on budget, staffing, and curricular needs, as well as the possible influx of new students.
Transition Day for Incoming 6th-8th Grade Students
Transition Day will be taking place Wednesday, June 14 and that morning students will get the opportunity to meet their teachers and get a preview of next year's curriculum and grade level events.
Message from Our Nurses
As we wind down the school year, we hope you and your family are doing well and looking forward to an enjoyable summer ahead. In order to keep your child’s school health record up-to-date and in preparation for 7th grade, we need a copy of your 6th grader’s physical and immunization record. If your 6th grader had a physical over the past year dated on or after July 2022, then please send us a copy of the physical within the next two weeks by June 1, 2023. If your 6th grader is due for their annual physical within the next month, then please email us now to let us know the date of their physical and send a copy of the actual physical following the appointment.
Please note: A recent physical within the past year with an updated immunization record is required by the MA Department of Public Health for entry into 7th grade. If your child has not had a physical within the past year and you have not yet scheduled their physical appointment, then please reach out to your child’s primary health care provider now to schedule a physical for this summer.
Physicals can be sent to the attention of Tricia Williams at the following address: [email protected] or mailed to my attention at Blake Middle School, 24 Pound Street, Medfield, MA 02052 whichever is more convenient for you. You may also send in a paper copy of the physical with your child, but please let us know as paperwork often ends up at the bottom of backpacks.
8th Grade BBQ Sign-Up Genius - Thanks!
Please see the link below for a Sign Up Genius for any parents who would like to volunteer to help with the 8th Grade BBQ on Wednesday, June 14th. Thanks in advance for everyone's help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4faba622a5f85-8thgrade1#/
All Night Grade Party - PAY IT FORWARD
The Class of 2023 Graduation is this Saturday June 3rd and for the last 30 years, Medfield has continued the wonderful tradition of organising the All Night Grad Party (ANGP) to allow the Seniors to celebrate one last time together.
We rely totally on volunteers to help create a SAFE and fun environment through the night. This year we’re struggling to get volunteers to help with the Casino from 1.45am - 5am.
It’s a tough ask, however for the first time, Graduation is on a Saturday allowing volunteers to catch up with sleep all day Sunday!
Please pay it forward by volunteering to be a croupier at the games tables. (Simple, easy instructions will be provided!) We don’t want to have to close this area down early due to not having the volunteers as it’s a popular area of the party.
SIGN UP HERE and scroll down to the 1.45am - 5am time.
OPEN HOUSE
Additionally the whole town is invited to come and view the amazing decorations that transform the high school into the party of all parties.
Please come and walk through this Saturday from 11am - 12pm, (enter field-side where it says ‘Gym Entrance’ and your kids will love it (so will you!)
It won’t be long until your kids can experience what has been described as ‘the most fun school event from all the years in Medfield’.
Lets keep this Medfield Tradition alive.
SEE YOU THERE!
THANK YOU.
Summer reading is here! All the information is on the library website's summer reading tab but if you have any questions or want a paper flier to hand out to students please reach out :)
Blake Theater Celebration!
Blake Theater friends will be celebrating a wonderful year of acting, painting and tech work on Wednesday, June 7 from 2:15-3:30pm.This party is for anyone who participated in any way in HSM or Hounds. Please fill out this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmafS1RHqqtcqTIw7F-dd2XgGrtyDsGlinHVDqnT9DP-pi-A/viewform?usp=sf_link) by Monday, June 5th so we can plan accordingly.
MHS Theater Program - For Incoming 9th Graders!
8th Grade Families - Any student interested in participating in or hearing more about the MHS theater program is invited to the Sweet and Greet on Tuesday after school. Please contact Andrea McCoy ([email protected]) for more info.
Summer STEM Opportunities for Students
Please see info below…
Summer Stem opportunities/websites for enrichment - students
Art and Ice Cream!
Join us at the Blake Art Show and Empty Bowls Fundraiser June 6th 5:30-7. Come to the Blake LMC to view the amazing works of art by Blake artists. Purchase an ice cream sundae and 100% of funds raised will benefit the Medfield Food Cupboard. Thank you PTO for granting the seed money for this community event!
Update from SEPAC
At SEPAC, we like to advocate, educate and celebrate. And it's definitely time to think about celebrating!! Please join us for our end-of-the-year celebration at Hinkley playground on June 13th at 5 pm. This is a great opportunity for families to meet and make connections. The SEPAC board will provide popsicles. Families are encouraged to make a night of it and bring whatever snacks/ dinner items they'd like. Please RSVP by using this link: SEPAC End-of-Year Celebration 6/13 @ 5 pm
This summer Medfield TV with the support of Medfield Outreach, will be offering two Youth Media Program classes! Join us during your summer vacation for our Middle School program on video editing and self-care and for our High School Program on television hosting and painting.
(06/26 - 06/29) Our Middle School Program - “Self Care through Video Editing”
During this 4-day class, students will learn the fundamentals of post-production by using scripted video and b-roll to tell a compelling visual story. Students will also learn about healthy self-care tactics from a public health perspective and will share their own tips with the community through on-camera recordings in our studio.
(07/17 - 07/20) Our High School Program - “Connecting to Viewers through Painting”
During this 4-day class, students will practice their on-camera presence by delivering a step-by-step painting demonstration to the camera. Through detailed instruction, students will teach the audience how to create a landscape painting. Students will also learn to build their confidence and public speaking skills by pre-planning their painting show episode.
Interested in signing up? Visit the links below or scan the QR codes. We look forward to seeing you this summer vacation! The deadline to apply is Thursday, June 22 at 11:50 PM.
Self Care through Video Editing
Participant Application: https://forms.gle/QjaXTnkvw4edLue3A
Parent/Guardian Application: https://forms.gle/2tuL1Dpfei8K47o78
Connecting to Viewers through Painting
Participant Application: https://forms.gle/93CrAuYF62wvBzZb6
Parent/Guardian Application: https://forms.gle/eTdgaWLNjRMDZSUr7
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.