Blake High School PTSA

This Thursday, 7:30 pm, in the Black Box Theater, the Stage Company will host a performance by the Harvard DINS, an a cappella singing group from Harvard. Alum Justin Pereira is a member.

The program will last about 90 minutes and tickets will sell for $10 for all attending. In addition, the DINS will have their very own CD to sell.

This is a bit last minute, but we are very happy to establish something that is “alum-oriented” and hope to plan future “events” involving our graduates. Read more »

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Blake High School will be presented this weekend at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and next week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  There’s an Italian Dinner & Cabaret Pre-show before the performances on each Saturday night.  (November 14th and 21st).

For more information or to reserve seats for the performance and/or the dinner pre-show, please call 301-879-1327 or email Mr. D’Anna at Michel_D_D’Anna@mcpsmd.org.

The story: The story, modernized into the 1990′s Italian Chic Era, concerns the problesm of a wealthy merchant who lives in Padua — Italy’s great city of the arts. Baptista Minola has two daughters. His youngest, the lovely Bianca, is in demand! Read more »

“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. Read more »

The first Blake PTSA staff appreciation event (A is for Apple) was held October 21. Staff appreciation events are a way for parents and students to say thanks to the staff for everything they do for us.

Watch this space for announcements of future staff appreciation events.

If you’d like to volunteer for future events, contact the coordinators, Patrice Kelly and Cathy Clark, at: kellychirigosATaol.com.

Blake is participating in the National PTA’s Reflections Program, which recognizes achievements in the arts, in an effort to raise community awareness of the arts and arts education. The winners of Blake’s contest will go on to the county level, and can compete, up to the national level.

The Theme for this year is “Beauty is….” Original works are a requirement and there are guidelines to which entries must adhere. Student submissions are due in the Main Office on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, no later than 3:00 p.m.

The six categories of the arts are:

1. Literature
2. Musical Composition
3. Dance Choreography
4. Film Production
5. Photography
6. Visual Arts

As the finest Arts school in Montgomery County, we hope that you will encourage your student to take this opportunity to show their talent. Blake should sweep the competition at the county level! We have the chance to forward as many as four entries per category. Prizes and certificates will be awarded to the winners.

For more information, see our Reflections page.