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NAMI MC Free Parenting Class

daedyo — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:41:43 +0000

NAMI Montgomery County will be hosting a FREE 6 week parenting class called NAMI Basics. This class is for parents who have a child or adolescent living with mental illness.

The class will cover the following topics:

The biology of mental illness
Getting an accurate diagnosis
Overview of treatment options and the latest research
Crisis planning and record keeping
Coping and problem solving skills
Listening and communication techniques

The class will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at our office located at 11718 Parklawn Drive in Rockville behind the Karpet King and Lighting Unlimited. The dates of the class are:

April 4
April 11
May 2
May 9
May 16
May 23

To register or for more information, please call 301-949-5852 or email me at dbaylinson@namimc.org

10th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting

daedyo — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:49:27 +0000

The 10^th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blake Amphitheater. We will have speakers to discuss topics that are relevant to our 10^th grade students such as the class registration process and AP classes. You will also have a chance to fellowship with other 10^th grade parents/guardians and the 10^th Grade Administrator, Mr. Rudy Tyrell. Please contact at me at roblexi@verizon.net if you have any questions about the meeting and to share your ideas for meeting topics.Robin FordPTSA Chair, 10^th Grade Parent/Guardian Peer Group

12th Grade Parent Peer Group Meeting – Oct 11, 2010

daedyo — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:23:55 +0000

Parents of Seniors (class of 2011), we are coming into the final stretch. Mark your calendars for our first parent meeting of the year on Monday October 11, 2010 at 7 pm in the Blake Amphitheater. We will be finding out about many of the activities and requirements during Senior year. Mr. DuBoyce ( our 12th grade administrator) will be presenting a wealth of information and there will be time for discussion and questions and answers.

Debi Gartland
Co-Chair, 12th Grade Parent Peer Group (Parent Meetings)

Navigating Section 504 & Educational Services

daedyo — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:55:13 +0000

There will be a Section 504 technical assistance conference for parents being offered this Friday, September 24th. The Office of Civil Rights is hosting the conference for Montgomery County and 5 surrounding jurisdictions. We apologize for the late notice, but OCR was working out the logistics for the format, location, date, and time of the conference, which they just shared with MCPS.

For additional information, please find below the agenda and announcement for the conference.

Navigating Section 504 & Educational Services for Students
Date: September 24, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Faulkner Ridge Center
10598 Marble Faun Lane
Columbia, MD 21044

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THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
is hosting a
Technical Assistance Conference on
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
For parents of students with Section 504 Plans from:

Howard County Public Schools
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore City Public Schools
Prince George’s Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools
Harford County Public Schools

Topics will include:

OCR 101 – Know Your Rights and Obligations Under the Laws OCR Enforces
“I think my child has a disability” – Section 504 & the Education of Students with Disabilities in Public Elementary & Secondary Schools –

Navigating Section 504 & Educational Services for Students
Date:       September 24, 2010
Time:       4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location:       Faulkner Ridge Center
10598 Marble Faun Lane
Columbia, MD 21044

Light refreshments will be served.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONFERENCE
on
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
September 24, 2010

Agenda for Parents

4:00 – 4:10 Welcome

4:10 – 5:40 OCR 101 – Know Your Rights and Obligations Under the Laws OCR Enforces

5:40-5:55 Break

6:00-7:20 “I think my child has a disability” – Section 504 & the Education of Students with Disabilities in Public Elementary & Secondary Schools – Navigating Section 504 & Educational Services for Students

7:20-7:30 Closing and Final Remarks

Questions and Answers will take place during each session.

* Please note that Registration will take place throughout the conference.

Workshop: Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College

daedyo — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:15:04 +0000

At the workshop, you will learn how to:

Attend expensive private schools for the same “cost” as in-state public schools.
Pay for college in the most efficient and effective manner.
Avoid jeopardizing your retirement nest egg.
Qualify for your maximum Financial Aid package.
Discover unique student positioning techniques.
Gain an insider’s view of the college admissions process.
Recapture your out-of-pocket college costs.
And much, much more!

This Educational Workshop Will Help You Avoid Costly College Funding Mistakes Such as:

Not applying for financial aid because you “earn too much”
Only applying to “less expensive” public schools
Using pre-paid tuition and 529 Plans to fund college
Paying for college using current income

Click here to download the flyer for schedule and location information.

Mark Your Calendars!

Blakeptsavp — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:54:53 +0000

September 6 Labor Day – No School

September 9 No School – Rosh Hashanah

September 14 No School – Primary Election Day

September 15 PTSA Board Meeting 7 p.m.

September 21 PTSA General Meeting, 7 p.m.

September 28 BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT, Activities Fair, 5:30 p.m., Classroom Visits, 7:00 p.m.

October 1 Early Release K-12 (after lunch)

October 2 RACE FOR A DREAM (3k/5k Walk/Run) – supports after prom and driving safety $10.00 w/ t-shirt, 8:00 a.m.

October 7 Bengal Golf Tournament (sponsored by Boosters)

October 8 Homecoming

October 9 Homecoming Dance

October 15 No School

Incoming 9th Grade Students and Parents (only)

Blakeptsavp — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:47:14 +0000

You are invited to a welcome picnic at Blake on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. Mark your calendars. The PTSA will host the picnic. Food and drink will be provided. You are welcomed to bring an additional food dish to share, though not required.

Look for the Blake High School summer mailing which includes information concerning the picnic, 9th grade orientation, a Meet the Principal reception and parent meeting for 9th grade parents, all occurring on August 26. Orientation is in the morning. The other events are in the evening.

“Donuts for Dads” on Nov. 11

Blakeptsavp — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:22:00 +0000

“Donuts for Dads”
NAACP Parents’ Council
Nov. 11, 2009, 8 a.m.

Blake fathers will hear a presentation on “The State of Black Males at Blake” from Mr. Tyrell.
Blake fathers will be introduced to Edline as a way to help students succeed.
Blake fathers will be introduced to Naviance, a college related website.

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8:05- 8:10
Welcome and Introductions

8:10- 8:20
What is the state of African American males at Blake?
Mr. Rudy Tyrell, Assistant School Administrator

8:20-8:35
What can I do to help my Blake student?
· Edline
· Other strategies
Mr. Rudy Tyrell, Assistant School Administrator

8:35- 8:50
How can Naviance help me to help my student?
Ms. Bernadette White, Resource Counselor

8:50-9:00
Where do we go from here?
Blake Mentoring program
Milton Dyer, Blake parent