10/31-11/4 - Blake Spirit Week (see details below)
11/1 - Blake Site Council Mtg
Blake PTO Mtg
11/3 - School Committee Mtg
11/5 - MCPE Fall Ball
11/7 - School Committee Mtg
11/8 - Blake Picture Retake Day
11/11 - Veterans Day (No School)
11/17 - School Committee Mtg
11/23 - ½ Day
11/24 - Happy Thanksgiving!
Blake’s Question of the Week
To encourage dialogue and reflection about the skills we want to foster and what helps us towards mastery of understanding, our question for the week is: What is something (skill, craft, activity, etc.) you hope to master? Mastering Skills (Week of 10/30/22) (This is an anonymous Google Form)
Blake Yearbook Info
CLICK HERE for yearbook ordering information!
Blake Intramurals Update
The Blake Fall Intramural session is underway. There are still spots available in the following activities: Chess, Chill Out, Anime, and American Sign Language. More information can be found at the Blake Intramural Website, https://blakemsintramurals.weebly.com/
Term 1 Family Outreach Updates
Below please find links to letters from the each grade level team with mid-term messages along with the information about Term 1's Family Outreach Period. If you have any questions about your student's progress, please contact their teachers or guidance counselor directly.
Grade 6 - Term 1 Family Outreach Updates (October, 2022)
Grade 7 - Term 1 Family Outreach Updates (October, 2022)
Grade 8 - Term 1 Family Outreach Updates (October, 2022)
SEPAC Update
Medfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will be hosting a communications workshop on November 9th at 7 pm in the Blake Middle School Library.
Come join us to create a Snapshot (summary sheet) for your child(ren)! Your Snapshot will make it easy to share important info with educators/ care providers/ coaches/ specialists/ extended family members/ etc. This 2hr, in-person workshop will be facilitated by Elise Stokes, a parent, and educational consultant. Parents/ guardians: you will leave this session with a powerful, individualized one-page summary page about your child; a simple overview in a friendly format.
Please bring a device like a computer or a tablet to easily create this powerful communications tool.
“The Medfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council’s (SEPAC) mission is to work for the understanding of, respect for, and support of, all children with special needs in the community. Our role as a parent council is to advise the district on matters pertaining to children with special needs; share information and discuss matters of common concern and interest; offer speaker events, workshops, and other programs for families and children; and fundraise to support the schools and award scholarships. For more information or to join please contact [email protected]”
We are pleased to announce that the club formerly known as Blake GSA is now called Pride Alliance! This more inclusive name better represents the values of our club, where we strive to create a safe space for people in the community, those who want to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community, and also those who wish to learn how to become a better ally. Meetings are every Thursday until 2:45 in room 502. Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of identity.
Blake Student Council
Blake’s Student Council meets every Wednesday afternoon from 2:15-2:45 in Mrs. Shaw’s room (525). All are welcome to join - the more members we have, the more we can accomplish! Spread the word!
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 Marcia Berkowtiz ([email protected]) with any questions.
MFI Angel Run
The High School Boys Basketball team is hosting a 3 x 3 tournament for boys and girls in grades 4-7 at the high school gym on Veterans Day from 9-12 .
Here is the registration form and a FAQ section on the tournament. Please email your completed registration forms or direct any questions to event coordinator, Natalie Madej at [email protected].
Medfield K-8 PTO Dues Flyer - 2022
Dear Medfield Families:
The Medfield K-8 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning families to the 2022-2023 school year! The K-8 PTO is a volunteer organization that supports initiatives, activities and events designed to enrich and supplement the educational experiences of every Medfield K-8 student. Each school has its own PTO
Board that works closely with the staff to provide opportunities tailored specifically to that school. We come together as a K-8 organization during the school year to share ideas, fundraising opportunities and provide
financial support across the district.
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE MEDFIELD K-8 PTO?
● Contribute – The K-8 PTO runs entirely on donations! Last school year, we started 2 new traditions: K-8 Medfield Madness Online Auction and the K-5 Rainbow Run. We are excited to announce that Medfield Madness will be back this school year and the Rainbow Run is planned for Fall of 2023. We are thankful for the support of so many to make both fundraisers a huge success.
Today we are asking for your support to kick off the new school year with our Annual Dues Drive. The need is always greater than what we can fund throughout the year, so every dollar raised is appreciated. The suggested $30 per student amount is just a guideline - all donations welcome! You can now pay your dues online through Venmo or PayPal, as well as by check.
● Volunteer – The K-8 PTO needs you! We encourage you to attend school PTO meetings and become involved. Our online volunteer sign-up form is a great way to stay informed. There is no obligation to volunteer. As events are created and/or volunteer opportunities arise those on the distribution will be the first to know. Please sign up today by visiting www.medfieldk8pto.com.
Thank you for your continued support. It’s going to be a year to remember, and we look forward to supporting each and every child inside and outside of the classroom!
Sincerely,
Nicole Drummond
K-8 PTO President
Medfield Music Association Update
Order Holiday Wreath & Bulbs from The Medfield Music Association's Annual Fundraiser! Let us help you decorate this Holiday Season and please support Medfield Music Department’s needs across all 5 schools!
- Purchase a beautiful, Mixed Greens Wreath for $35 and/or Amaryllis Bulbs for $15 each
- Shop at www.medfieldmusicassociation.com
- Order by Thursday, November 17, 2022. Quantities are limited.
- Delivery to your Medfield home on Saturday, November 26, 2022
- The sale proceeds help fund enrichment activities, scholarships, and much more for Medfield music students.
- This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the Medfield Public Schools.
Social Justice Parenting with Dr. Traci Baxley: Social Justice Parenting: Raising Compassionate, Anti-Racist, and Socially Conscious Children
Wednesday, 11/9 at 7:00 p.m. from SPARK Kindness
About this event
Please join us for this important program in advance of Kindness Week and as part of our ongoing commitment as a community to practice kindness, respect, and justice for all! All are welcome!
For parents, caregivers and community members (all ages)
Social Justice Parenting: Raising Compassionate, Anti-Racist, and Socially Conscious Children
This program will address how to raise children who work to promote justice, compassion, and belonging for themselves and others. Dr. Traci Baxley will discuss the principles of Social Justice Parenting and offer strategies for implementing these values into your daily life.
Simultaneous ASL and Portuguese Language Interpretation will be provided at this event.
Restoring Youth Mental Health - Innovations in Access, Prevention, and Treatment
Thursday, 11/10 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring three experts in the field of youth mental health and well-being. Each panelist brings a different perspective from their part of the field and will share a report on their work as well as actionable insights on this critical topic. This event is free and open to the public, made available to you through a partnership between the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, Challenge Success, and the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Youth Mental Health.
Demystifying Systemic Social and Emotional Learning: 10-Part Series
Friday, December 18 and Friday, December 16 at 11 a.m.
Educators around the globe are seeing an increase in demand and attention to social and emotional learning (SEL) to create successful and equitable outcomes for young people. As a result, education leaders are grappling with what high-quality, systemic social and emotional learning looks like in schools, what the current research says, and what policies will best support students.
This monthly series of thought leadership webinars addresses ten key aspects of high-quality systemic SEL. Join CASEL and collaborators for insights on prioritizing academic, social, and emotional learning for all students across all school contexts
Recommended for: Education leaders and researchers at the state, district, and school levels.
UPCOMING SESSION DATES & TOPICS:
Part 9 — November 18
Demystifying Systemic Social & Emotional Learning: Family Partnerships
Part 10 — December 16
Demystifying Systemic Social & Emotional Learning: Community Partnerships