9/14 - Blake Picture Day
School Committee Mtg
9/18 - Grade 8 Info Night - 6 p.m.
9/19 - SEPAC Meeting 9/20-9/22 - 6th Grade Field Trips to Hale Reservation
9/20 - Grade 7 Info Night - 6 p.m.
9/21 - MCAP Meeting - 4:30 p.m.
9/25 - Yom Kippur (No School)
9/27 - Grade 8 Info Night - 6 p.m.
10/3 - Blake Site Council Mtg - 3:30 p.m.
Blake’s Question of the Week
To encourage dialogue and reflection about the process of change and adapting, our question for the week is: Do you think adapting and changing is easy or hard? Why? Adapting and Changing (Week of 9/10/23) (This is an anonymous Google Form)
Blake’s Information Nights
Our Information Nights have been scheduled and will be taking place in September...
9/18 - Grade 8 Family Information Night (6:00 p.m.)
9/20 - Grade 7 Family Information Night (6:00 p.m.)
9/27 - Grade 6 Family Information Night (6:00 p.m.)
* These information Nights are for parents and caregivers. Students should stay at home.
Blake Picture Day - 9/14/23
On Thursday, September 14th, all Blake students will have their photo taken. Students will be called to the auditorium by cluster for their pictures. Families have the option to purchase photos using the paper order form that students brought home on Friday, or this year there is also an option to order online using the link contained within this flyer…
Blake Picture Day Order Form - 9/14/23
Please read the FAQ below to address some questions that you may have:
- When can I order online?
- You may order as soon as you receive this email up until midnight on Thursday, September 14th.
- What if I want to wait until I see the photos before I order?
- Any student who does not order photos by 9/14 at midnight will receive a small card when photos are delivered. It has a preview of the photo and information for ordering online if you are interested in purchasing photos.
- What if my student is not feeling well on Picture Day?
- There will be a retake day on Friday, October 27th for any student who does not like their photo or was absent for picture day.
Late Bus Service - Monday-Thursday
Late bus service will run Monday through Thursday departing from outside the auditorium entrance at Medfield High School at 3:45 PM. We are unable to provide door-to-door service, but our bus company established a route strategically placed throughout the town. These stops will remain consistent throughout the year…
STOP Granite & Hummingbird
STOP Granite & Rocky Lane
STOP Indian Hill & Hopi
STOP Orchard & Algonquin
STOP 239 Causeway Street
STOP 18 Causeway Street
STOP (at Parc) 93 West Street
STOP Bridge & Marsh
STOP Goddard School
STOP Lantern and Tamarack
STOP Blacksmith and Marlyn
STOP Evergreen and Stonybrook
STOP Harding Street (Green Mailbox)
If you have any questions, please contact Felicia Montillo ([email protected]) at Central Offices.
Theme of Belonging for 2023-2024
Our theme for this school year at Blake is one of Belonging. We believe that this theme will extend the work we have done over the last eleven years with our themes of Community, Perseverance, Creativity, Acceptance, Collaboration, Empathy, Diversity, Happiness, Courage, Curiosity, Imagination, and Discovery. As ideas and thoughts come to mind, do not hesitate to email me ([email protected]) or Kelly ([email protected]) - all ideas and thoughts are welcome!
With the return of fall sports many of our students attend Medfield High School games and events such as the Friday night football games. To ensure safe and enjoyable events we are asking for your help in reinforcing the expectations at these events for safe, responsible, and expected behavior (no rough-housing, appropriate usage of phones, and respectful interactions with all). We appreciate your support.
Blake Theater
Auditions begin this week for our 3 theatrical productions - Aladdin, Pure Imagination, and The Enchanted Bookshop. Please visit http://blaketheater.weebly.com/ for the most updated information or email Tracy Allen at [email protected]
Medfield Outreach Suicide Prevention Month Initiative
Check them out: September is Suicide Prevention month. Keep an eye out for purple ribbons and purple lights around town. Scan the QR code on the tags hanging from the ribbon for more information and mental health resources.
You matter. We care. You are not alone.
#BeThe1To is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s message for National Suicide Prevention Month and beyond, which helps spread the word about actions we can all take to prevent suicide. The Lifeline network and its partners are working to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, to actions that can promote healing, help and give hope. Stories of Hope and Recovery
Grade 6 Hale Reservation Experience
Permission slips for the Hale Reservation field trip went home with students on Tuesday, September 12. Please reach out with any questions. We are looking forward to this experience!
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.
Teaching Assistant Opportunities at Blake
We currently have several teaching assistant position openings at Blake for the 2023-2024 school year. These are important roles for our students and we value their presence on our staff. If you are interested in applying or know of any potential candidates, please reach out to me ([email protected]) and/or Kelly([email protected]). Thanks in advance!
Fall Intramurals
Registration for Fall Intramural Offerings will be shared soon. If you have any questions or ideas, please contact Matt Marenghi ([email protected]).
Book Discussion Group for Parents for 2023-2024
Over the last few years the Blake Site Council has read several books and we will continue this practice during the 2023-2024 school year. Stay tuned for more information and we hope you can join in these discussions - all caregivers are invited and welcome!
Reminder - Family Inventories
Thanks to all who have completed the Family Learning Surveys for their students. If you have not yet had a chance, please take a few minutes as the information shared will help us support both students and families...
Blake Family Learning Inventory 2023-2024
Our hope is that the answers will help our team support students and families throughout the year.
** If you would like this survey translated into a different language, please let me know ([email protected]).
Reminder - Chromebook Responsible Use Agreement
We are asking all families to please fill out the respective Responsible Use Agreements (Google Forms) below…
Responsible Use Agreement for Borrowed Chromebooks 2023-2024 - Caregiver Form
Notification for Absences/Dismissals
If a student will be absent, tardy or dismissed early from school, please e-mail [email protected]. Additionally, for absences and tardies, you can call Blake's absence line at (508) 242-8501. For e-mails about dismissals, please include the following information:
- Date
- Time of dismissal
- Student name
- Reason for dismissal
- Person picking up
Athletics Information for Fall 2023
Below please find information regarding Fall 2023 athletics (timeline, registration, important information etc). Registration for Blake Middle School fall athletics is open on FamilyID.com. There is a direct link off the Athletics page (under Activities) on Blake Middle School site. To complete registration, a check for $225 needs to be submitted (Made out to “Town of Medfield”) or payment can be made online (UniPay Gold). If this fee presents any hardship, please contact Eric Scott ([email protected]).
Athletics Registration
Registration Link
Teams and Schedules
https://www.arbiterlive.com/School/14340
*Blake Middle School Sports offered for the fall season are:
Cross Country (Grades 6-8)
Patty Graham (Head Coach) – [email protected]
Football (7th and 8th grade)
George Chung - [email protected]
Volleyball (8th grade)
Alison Ryan - [email protected]
Field Hockey (7th and 8th grade Girls)
Garland Kincaid - [email protected]
Youth Action Club
Message from SEPAC
Medfield Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC). SEPAC is run by a group of parent & caregiver volunteers who work for the understanding of, respect for, and support of all children with special needs in the community.
SEPAC has a lot of exciting things planned for this school year. Mark your calendars to join us at our upcoming meetings/ events:
- Tuesday, September 19th, at 7pm at the Blake Middle School Library: Digital communications workshop
- Saturday, September 23rd at Medfield Day featuring the dogs from Golden Opportunities for Independence
- Tuesday, October 17th at 7pm at the Blake Middle School Library: Meet the Medfield Educational Team Leaders (ETL) and the new Assistant Director of Student Services, Mark Harrison
- Tuesday, November 14th at 7pm at the Blake Middle School Library: Basic Rights Workshop
Please click on the link below to read the back to school letter from Medfield Outreach…
Back to School Letter 2023 - Medfield Outreach
Message from Blake PTO
The Blake PTO organizes parent volunteers, supports educational enrichment programs through teacher grants, and appreciates teachers throughout the year on behalf of all parents. We rely upon parent dues (recommended $50 per child) rather than organizing fundraisers such as calendar or cookie sales throughout the year. Please make your tax deductible contribution for the school year via Venmo @MedfieldTownwide-PTO (note child name and grade) or send a check in to the school made payable to Blake Middle School PTO. Thank you for your support in continuing the initiatives that Blake faculty and staff rely upon.
Message from Medfield Music Association
Welcome back to school from the Medfield Music Association!
For over 50 years, the MMA has supported K-12 music education in the Medfield Public Schools. We are a parent volunteer organization that relies on support from our music families and donors in the community.
Interested in donating? Your donation can help support meaningful initiatives to excite and motivate our students to grow through music. Becoming a patron by October 31st allows us to grant music department initiatives in the current year. All donations are tax deductible.
Can you spare some time? The MMA relies on many helping hands, especially for our various events and activities which provide about half of our funding each year. We appreciate any amount of time you can give – big or small! To learn more about the MMA, please visit our website at:
medfield music association
Or send us an email at:
[email protected]
Thank you in advance for your support!
Becoming Stress Wise at School
Hosted by ASCD
Thursday, 9/21 at 3 p.m.
In this webinar, the authors of From Stressed Out to Stress Wise will offer a framework to navigate classroom stress, including visual maps and simple practices you can use to guide students to an enriched state of awareness and self-regulation. Learn more about this step-by-step framework to shift from stressed out to stress wise in a progressive way. Leverage the power of relationships to create a classroom where stress is acknowledged as a messenger of change rather than a monster.
How to Prevent and Respond to Cyberbullying with Expert Dr. Sameer Hinduja
Hosted by Spark Kindness
Tuesday, 10/3 at 7 p.m.
Expert Sameer Hinduja, PhD, shares how parents/caregivers can address the ways youth are using & misusing their phones and other technology.
Are you concerned about your child/teen’s technology use and the effects of harmful online behavior? This program is about empowering children/teens, parents, and community members to build a healthier online community for all. The pandemic has led to increased technology use by both children and adults. There has also been an increase in cyberbullying and online toxicity. Cyberbullying expert Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., will share:
- Information on the current trends and factors that contribute to cyberbullying, sexting, and unsafe social media practices.
- Prevention strategies for parents/caregivers and the community to address cyberbullying and harmful behavior.
- Ways to best inquire about and respond to children/teens’ technology use and abuse.
- Research-based parenting approaches designed to induce moral and ethical choices online (and offline).
- Strategies to sharpen your ability to informally and formally monitor your children’s actions.
- How to report cyberbullying when you spot it, and how best to assist both aggressors and targets.
- The importance of intentionally cultivating resilience and empathy, and how to use media to do so.