Check out the new Blake Learning Website for news and info during our time of hybrid learning!
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Hope you can join us at the Blake Visual Art Open Studio at 3 p.m. today (Tuesday, 5/26) - all are welcome! See your email from Mr. Vaughn with Zoom details.
Blakers, this is your chance to submit pictures for the yearbook! As we look towards the end of this school year we are hoping to capture as many moments of this period of remote learning as we can. Please see your email from Señora Manning & Mrs. Buley for more details.
Reminder: Blake Art Lovers, Creators and Makers! Join in today 5/5 at 2:30 for the Art Department's "Open Studio"! Enjoy some good art making, good conversation and a little art "therapy". All are welcome! See your email from Mr. Vaughn for today's Zoom details.
Blake Art Lovers, Creators and Makers! Every Tuesday at 2:30 the Art Department will host an "Open Studio". We look forward to seeing you there to enjoy some good art making, good conversation and a little art "therapy". Zoom info will be provided the day of Open Studio.
Blake students, staff & families are invited to join a yoga class with Mr. Nickerson on Wed 4/29 at noon (log into zoom starting at 11:45). Mr. Vaughn will send the Zoom link and PW to all students on Wed am. Any questions, e-mail Mr. Nickerson (mnickerson@email.medfield.net).
UPDATE: The Virtual GSA Meeting will be tomorrow (Thursday!) from 3:00 - 3:30, instead of 2:30 - 3:00.
The Blake Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) will have its first virtual meeting tomorrow, 4/16, from 2:30-3. All are welcome! We will send out the Zoom Meeting ID and Password an hour before the meeting begins. Reach out to Mrs. Cuomo, Ms. Malone, or Mr. Becker with any questions!
Blakers, it is Wonder vs Harry Potter for the March-now-April Madness Championship! Be sure to cast your vote for the champion by the end of the "school day" tomorrow 4/14. See your email from Mrs. Gelormini for the link. Thanks for playing!
Blakers, vote by noon tomorrow (4/9 ) in the Final Four of our "March-now-April Madness Book Tournament"! See your email from Mrs. Gelormini. Championship Game voting next week!
Reminder to all students: This Friday, 4/10, is a No School Day.
Blake Student Council invites everyone to wear Blue/Medfield gear on Wednesday 4/8 for Medfield Spirit Day!
6th Grade Families: No decisions have been made about the 7th Grade Nature's Classroom trip in Oct 2020. No paper work or deposits due at this time - the original 'due dates' no longer apply. When a plan has been made, we will reach out to all families with an update.
Don’t forget to vote on the Elite 8 book games for March (now April) Madness Book Tournament. Check your email for voting form today.
Clusters & Advisories are starting to meet this week for a quick hello using the Zoom app. See your email from Mr. Vaughn, and watch for announcements in Google Classroom for specific dates/times. Reach out to your teachers with any questions!
Mrs. McClelland's class is celebrating King of the Bean Day, today April Fools Day! Check out the Blake Dailies for details, and check your email for the FlipGrid. Anyone can join the fun!
Mrs. Mahoney's 6th,7th & 8th grade Mandarin students:
Let’s join our weekly live Gimkit! Please see the announcement on Google Classroom! Looking forward to seeing you all!
Mrs. Deveno invites students to join the Visual Arts Challenge and create a sketch based on a weekly prompt. This week's prompt is Plant Life (Google classroom jgiuydw)
Blake Track 2020: There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 17th right after school in the cafeteria. You will not miss your bus. The season starts on Wednesday, April 1st. Run, jump or throw your way onto Blake’s track team - there’s an event for everyone!
The ADL Peer Leader Group will meet after school today (3/10) at 2:15pm.
There will be a meeting for all 8th graders interested in playing baseball after school in the LMC on Tuesday 3/10.
The 3D Print Club will meet today (3/9) after school.
There will be a meeting for 7th and 8th graders interested in playing softball on Wed 3/18 after school in Room 212. The meeting will take about 15 minutes, and it's not too late to sign up!
On Sunday, 3/22 from 12-3pm, Medfield High School’s Student Council is hosting our Putting for Patients event in the MHS gym. Event includes 18 hole mini-golf, hole-in-one contest, and more!
Here is the link to donate/register: http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/p4pmedfield
The Blake Middle STEAMers showcase will be held on Thursday, March 19th. Come show your enthusiasm for science, engineering, and making, by participating in this event. Please ask your science teacher for more information or check out the flyer posted in your classroom.
There will be a mandatory meeting for all ADL Peer Leaders after school on Tuesday 2/11 in Room 505.
All 7th & 8th graders interested in playing softball: There will be a short information meeting this Wed 2/12 right after school in Room 212. If you can't make the meeting please see Mrs. McClelland. All are welcome!
The 3D Print Club will be meeting this week on Thursday 2/13
The Blake Blood Drive will be next Monday 1/20 in the Blake gym from 8 am- 2 pm. Anyone 16 years or older may donate. Ask someone to donate and earn a bracelet! Please help save a life!
ADL will meet after school on Tuesday 1/14 at 2:15 in Room 505.
Attention 3D Print Club: we will be meeting on Thursday 1/16 after school.
The countdown is on for the COAT DRIVE! The COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB is running a grade level competition. The grade with the most coats brought to Mrs. Caprio wins an extra recess! Remember to bring in those coats by next Friday!
Please bring in gently used soccer equipment that will be donated to kids in Antigua through a program called MAP PASSBACK. Equipment being collected includes: Cleats, Shorts, Soccer balls, Shirts and Soccer socks. The soccer drive will run until around April break.
Medfield varsity GIRLS BASKETBALL captains are holding a meeting in the middle school gym after school tomorrow Wednesday, December 11th. All middle school students who play basketball should attend.
ANGEL RUN POSTER PARTY IS TODAY 12/4! Please come and help paint the posters that will be seen along the route of the Angel Run. Come to the Blake cafeteria from 2:15 - 3:15pm and bring your friends!
The Blake Environmental Action Club is a student-led organization that aims to make our community a greener place. This week before school, we will be out in front of the gym and cafeteria collecting donations to plant trees. Join us for meetings on Fridays after school!
There are only TWO WEEKS LEFT for the COAT DRIVE. The COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB has gotten permission to run a grade level competition. The grade with the most coats brought to Mrs. Caprio wins and extra recess! Remember to bring in those coats!
ADL Peer Leadership group will meet after school tomorrow, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd in room 505.
The ANGEL RUN will be hosting a poster party to paint the posters that will be seen along the route of the ANGEL RUN. The poster party will be held tomorrow, Tuesday 12/3 in the Blake cafeteria at 2:15pm. Please come and bring your friends to get in the holiday spirit!
The COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB is hosting a COAT DRIVE until Friday, December 20th. Please consider donating!
Blake Environmental Action Club (EAC) is a student-led organization that aims to make our community a greener place. Next week we will be collecting donations to plant trees. Join us for a meeting after school on Fridays in Mr. Gibb’s room or make a donation next week!
The 3-D PRINTING CLUB will meet TODAY (11/25) after school.
There is a Blood Drive meeting after school today 11/19 in Mrs. McClelland's room (212). It's not too late to join!
Order your yearbook NOW! The deadline is this Friday 11/22.
Blake 8th grade boys basketball team players: meet in room 418 after school on Wednesday 11/20 for important info.
Blake's production of Frozen Jr. is this weekend! Buy tickets online at frozenjratblake.brownpapertickets.com. Don't let it go, all four shows may sell out!.
The COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB is hosting a COAT DRIVE until Friday, December 20th. There are cardboard boxes for the coats located in front of the library and by the gym. Please consider donating a coat that you are no longer using!
The KINDNESS COMMITTEE will be meeting Tuesday and Thursday (11/19, 11/21) mornings next week. Please try to attend. KINDNESS IS COMING!
Attention 3-D PRINTING CLUB: Just a reminder that we are meeting TODAY 11/14 after school!
There will be an informational meeting after school TODAY, 11/13 for those 8th graders who wish to play girls basketball. It is for 8th graders only and the meeting will be held in the Health Room immediately after school. If you have any questions, please ask Mr. Mihalich.
TODAY, Wednesday, November 13th is a Papa Gino’s night! 20% of in-store purchases made between 4 and 9pm will be donated to Blake Theater. Please support our program. See you at Papa Gino’s!
Reminder that COOKING INTRAMURAL meets TODAY 11/13 after school
Reminder to all 8th graders playing in Thursday's Student-Staff basketball game: there is a practice right after school today 11/12!
Make tomorrow, Wed 11/13, Papa Gino night! 20% of in-store purchases from 4-9 pm will be donated to Blake Theater. Please support our program, see you at Papa Gino's!
There will be an informational meeting after school tomorrow 11/13 for those 8th graders who wish to play girls basketball. It is for 8th graders only and the meeting will be held in the Health Room immediately after school. If you have any questions, please ask Mr. Mihalich.
The ADL PEER LEADER PROGRAM will meet TODAY, Tuesday 11/12, after school in room 505. All interested 7th and 8th graders are welcome!
The BLOOD DRIVE COMMITTEE meets TODAY 11/12 in Mrs. McClelland’s room 212. Don’t miss this opportunity to do something great!
COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB IS CANCELLED TODAY 11/12.
The COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB is hosting a COAT DRIVE until Friday, December 20th. There are cardboard boxes for the coats located in front of the library and by the gym.
It’s time for the annual Student-Staff Basketball Game Thursday, 11/14 from 2:30 - 3:30pm in the BMS gym. Come cheer on your classmates as they take on the teachers! $3 tickets may be purchased in Advisory or at the door. All proceeds support 8th grade community service events.
The MEDFIELD SENIOR CENTER is still looking for someone who is willing to help shovel the walkways of a senior citizen who lives on Harding Street, near Marlyn. Is there anyone willing to help them out after a snowstorm through the winter? Please see Mrs. Caprio!
Have you registered for the Medfield Foundation Angel Run? Early Bird Registration closes tomorrow (11/8), so don’t delay! Register by tomorrow, November 8th to pay the discounted fee and get a commemorative shirt!
ATTENTION 3-D PRINT CLUB: Don’t forget we will be meeting TODAY (11/7) after school!
There will be NO COOKING INTRAMURAL AFTER SCHOOL TODAY (11/6).
INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL will meet in the GYM at 2:15pm TODAY (11/5)
Blake’s ADL PEER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM will meet after school TODAY (11/5) in Room 505. We look forward to seeing you!
Join the Blake Blood Drive Committee and help run the MLK Day of Service blood drive. COME AND SAVE LIVES! Meetings will be held in Mrs. McClelland’s Room 212 every Tuesday after school, starting tomorrow, Tuesday 11/5. Hope to see you there!
Register for the Medfield Foundation Angel Run! Register by the early bird deadline of 11/8 to pay the discounted fee and get a commemorative shirt!
The COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB will meet after school TODAY (10/29). Feel free to drop by!
7th & 8th graders: The first School Dance will be Friday, November 1, from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Blake Gym. Please make sure you've returned a signed dance contract by 10/31! Come in your dark clothing with BRIGHT accessories for a NEON theme!
There will be a KINDNESS COMMITTEE meeting this Thursday, October 31st in Ms. Gumas’ room: 509. The meeting will be held BEFORE school at 7:10 am. All are welcome to come. Help us SPRINKLE KINDNESS around Blake!
The COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB is hosting a COAT DRIVE until Friday, December 20th. There are cardboard boxes for the coats located in front of the library and by the gym. Please consider donating any unused coats to the coat drive! Thank you!
SHOW YOUR SEASONAL SPIRIT! Student Council would like to invite STAFF and STUDENTS to participate in a COSTUME DAY, this THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31ST! NO full face masks or paint. NO weapons, real or fake. NO fake blood.
The ADL Peer Leader Group will not meet this week, 10/29. We will meet again next Tuesday 11/5 in Room 505. All interested 7th and 8th graders are welcome!
The Senior Center is still looking for VOLUNTEERS to SHOVEL WALKWAYS (NO DRIVEWAYS) for some senior citizens in town. If you live near the Marlyn/Kamark/Harding area of town and you're willing to shovel snow for a senior citizen this winter, please see Mrs. Caprio.
6th graders, do you want to donate to a good cause AND earn extra recess?! This week, the 6th grade is aiming to collect 120 food items for the Medfield Food Cupboard. Bring the donated food to your advisory and if you collect 120 items, the whole grade earns extra recess!!!
Student Council would like to invite staff and students to participate in a COSTUME DAY, next Thursday, October 31st! DRESS UP AND SHOW YOUR SEASONAL SPIRIT: NO full face masks or paint. NO weapons, real or fake. NO fake blood.
Theater schedule for Friday 10/25:
SET CREW
Theater schedule for Thursday 10/24:
ALL CAST: RUN ALL SONGS
6th graders,do you want to donate to a good cause AND earn extra recess?! For the next week, 6th grade is trying to collect 120 items of food for the Medfield Food Cupboard! Bring the donated food to your advisory and if you collect 120 items, the whole grade earns extra recess!
Theater schedule for today (10/23):
Sun Chorus - choreography
Love is an Open Door - singing with Mrs. Tremblay
STUDENT COUNCIL: 6th and 8th graders will still meet TODAY (10/23) in Mrs. Ruminski’s room after school.
VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS: Meet in Coach Hellerstein’s classroom, Room 418, after school TODAY (10/23).
The Senior Center is still looking for VOLUNTEERS to SHOVEL WALKWAYS - NO DRIVEWAYS for some senior citizens in town. If you are able to be of service, please see Mrs. Caprio in Room 504. Thank you! :)
Attention families of 7th & 8th graders: The first School Dance will be Friday, November 1, from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Blake Gym. Please make sure you've returned a signed dance contract by 10/31!
TODAY: Tuesday October 22nd, the ADL will meet after school in Mrs. Thress’s Room 505. All interested 7th and 8th graders are invited to attend!
The Community Service Club is hosting a coat drive until Friday 12/20. There are boxes for the coats in front of the library and by the gym. If you have a coat you're not wearing anymore, please consider donating it to the coat drive!
Tomorrow, Friday 10/18, the GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA) invites you to Go PURPLE to show your support of LGBTQ+ youth and take a stand against bullying. Wear your favorite purple attire as a show of support for equality and inclusion in our school and the greater community!
If you are looking to have a picture retake, the day is coming! Mark your calendars for next Monday, October 21st.
Please join the Blake Gay-Straight Alliance in standing up to bullying against the LGBTQ+ community. Wear purple on Friday 10/18 to show your support! GSA meets every Wednesday 2:15-3:00, everyone is welcome!
No Cross Country meet or practice today 10/10 due to expected inclement weather. Meet is rescheduled for 10/21 at Hospital Hill.
Community Service Club is hosting a COAT DRIVE from October 14th to December 20th. You can HELP by bringing in gently used coats for adults or children, and leaving them in the cardboard boxes located in front of the library and by the gym.
The Magazine Drive officially ends tomorrow Friday October 4th.We are hoping for a super STRONG finish! There are quite a few classrooms who are close to qualifying for a PIG in the Blake Pig Race! For details, see Mr. Haycock or Mrs. Walton in the LMC.
Are you a student who likes to sprinkle kindness wherever you go? If you are, come join Mrs. Gumas’ Kindness Committee on Thursday mornings in Room 509. Meetings will begin on Thursday, October 10th at 7:15am. Please let Mrs. Gumas know if you are interested!
Community Service Club is hosting a COAT DRIVE from October 14th to December 20th. You can HELP by bringing in gently used coats for adults or children, and leaving them in the cardboard boxes located in front of the library and by the gym.
This is the last week for the Magazine Drive! We appreciate all your effort throughout the drive. We are hoping for a super STRONG finish! For details or questions, see Mr. Haycock or Mrs. Walton in the LMC..
Every October, artists all over the world take on the Inktober drawing challenge by doing one ink drawing a day the entire month. PARTICIPATE IN THIS CREATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE BY SUBMITTING A SKETCH BASED ON A DAILY PROMPT! See your art teacher if you have any questions!
Students, remember to submit your cover design for the yearbook by this Friday 10/4! If your cover is selected, you win a free yearbook!
ADL will begin meeting next week. Any interested 7th or 8th grader should fill out a commitment form as soon as possible. See Mrs. Gelormini or Ms. Thress with any questions!
Reminder to Student Council reps, there is a meeting today 9/25 after school in Mrs. Ruminski's room!
Every October, artists all over the world take on the Inktober drawing challenge by doing one ink drawing a day the entire month. PARTICIPATE IN THIS CREATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE BY SUBMITTING A SKETCH BASED ON A DAILY PROMPT! See your art teacher if you have any questions!
BLAKE IS SOCIAL starts this Thursday, September 26th. Come be a part of the fun! We meet on Thursdays in Mrs. McClelland’s room.(#212)
Students, remember to submit your cover design for the yearbook by 10/4! If your cover is selected, you win a free yearbook!
7th and 8th graders: the first meeting of Blake's ADL group is this Tuesday 9/24 after school. Come and learn more about promoting justice and tolerance in school!
BLAKE IS SOCIAL starts next Thursday, September 26th. Come be a part of the fun! We meet on Thursdays in Mrs. McClelland’s room.
The Blake MAGAZINE DRIVE is underway! Your participation is key in working toward your advisory's involvement in the PIG race!!! See Mr. Haycock/Mrs. Walton in the LMC if you have any questions!
7th and 8th graders: the first meeting of Blake's ADL group is Tuesday 9/24 after school. Come and learn more about promoting justice and tolerance in school!
The first student council meeting is today 9/18 after school until 3 pm in Mrs. Ruminski's room.Congrats to all the new student council reps!
The first yearbook meeting will be held after school this Thursday 9/19 in Mrs. Buley's room. Come and join the yearbook team!
Students, remember to submit your cover design for the yearbook by 10/4! If your cover is selected, you win a free yearbook!
Students, submit your entry for the Yearbook Cover Design! Forms available from Advisory teachers. Deadline is 10/4.
The Community Service Club will have its first meeting Tues 9/17 after school in Room 504 until 3 pm. "Be the change you want to see in the world!"
9/12 Grade 7 Nature’s Classroom Info Session (6 p.m.) Grade 7 Parent Night (6:30 p.m.)
Remember Thursday 9/12 is Blake Picture Day!
Remember to wear red, white and blue tomorrow in honor of 9/11. And please bring a donation for our food drive!
First Theater meeting Friday 9/6 after school in the auditorium! See Ms. Allen with any theater questions.
All runners and students who would like to get in shape: There will be an informational meeting for Blake Cross Country on Tuesday 9/3 after school in the cafeteria. Students can still catch their bus!
The first volleyball practice will be held on Tuesday, 9/3 in the gym
Sept 11 Recognition: all students are asked to wear red, white and blue. Also please bring an item to donate to the Medfield Food Cupboard!
Thursday, Sept 12 is Blake Picture Day! Look for forms to come home with your student next week!
9/12 Grade 7 Nature’s Classroom Info Session (6 p.m.)
Grade 7 Parent Night (6:30 p.m.)
9/5 - Grade 6 Music Ensemble Info Sessions (6 p.m.)
Grade 6 Parent Night (6:30 p.m.)
9/4 - Grade 8 Trip Info Session (6 p.m.)
Grade 8 Parent Night (6:30 p.m.)
Reminder: Friday 8/30 is a half day! 11:10 dismissal from Blake.
Wed 9/4:Info meeting for 8th graders interested in field hockey, 3 pm in Blake gym!
Check out the Opening Letter to Blake Families
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l3t3mF4a5qXCWBaa7f2-SD_gnOjvCPIL5vXXm5i4Fx8/edit?usp=sharing