Blake Battles Bias will meet on Monday, December 6th at 2:15pm in Ms. Thress' room.
The Blake Blood Drive is looking for members to help recruit and run the blood drive. We will meet every Monday, starting 12/6 right after school in Mrs. McClelland's room. If you are interested but attend Blake Battles Bias we can work around that. Just reach out to Mrs. McClelland. Come and help SAVE lives!
The Ping Pong Intramural is cancelled for today.
Student Council meets today after school in Mrs. Ruminski's room - all are welcome!
The Hair Braiding Club will meet today after school in room 204. See you all there!
The Angel Run poster-making-party will be today after school in the cafeteria from 2:15 to 3:15pm! Everyone is encouraged to swing by and paint a couple of posters! Paint supplies will be provided!
Blake Battles Bias will meet next Monday, December 6th in Ms. Thress' room.
The Angel Run poster-making-party will be tomorrow, Tuesday 11/30 in the cafeteria from 2:15 to 3:15pm! Everyone is encouraged to swing by and paint a couple of posters! Paint supplies will be provided!
The Pig Races are postponed until after Thanksgiving- the good news is...everyone has MORE TIME to earn a pig with those good deeds!! Remember - 50% of your advisory must turn in act of kindness forms and earn your pig! There are 10 pigs earned so far and many advisories are close!
Blake Battles Bias will meet after school on Monday in Ms. Thress' room. We look forward to seeing all of our great 6th, 7th, and 8th grade BBBers!
The Angel Run is back! The 16th Angel Run will take place on Sunday, December 5th at 12:30 pm. The race brings members of our community together during a festive time of year to generate funds in support of Medfield families in need. You can register on the medfieldfoundation.org or RaceWire websites.
GSA will be meeting this week. However, if you are a part of the theater production please attend theater. We will reconvene as a larger group after Thanksgiving!
There will be no morning dance practice for Theater tomorrow morning.
The Descendants shows are SOLD OUT! Thanks to all those who will be there. Can't wait to perform for you!
For theater today, all cast and crew for Sunday matinee show. We will do costumes so please get to the cafeteria quickly. If Friday or Saturday matinee/Saturday evening want a refresher on your job, you're welcome to stay. We will go to 5 pm.
GSA will be meeting this week. However, if you are a part of the theater production please attend theater. We will reconvene as a larger group after Thanksgiving.
For Theater today, all cast and crew for Saturday evening show. We will do costumes so please get to the cafeteria quickly. If Friday or Saturday matinee want a refresher on your job, you're welcome to stay. We will go to 5pm.
Student Council meets today after school - all are welcome!
The Pig Races are BACK!! All it takes is half of your advisory to turn in certificates of good deeds and community service, signed by an adult! You have one week to get those signed certificates in to your advisor - so get out there and do some good for our Blake and Medfield community!!
For Theater today: all cast and crew for Friday matinee. Also, any tech kids who can come after school to meet with the sound person. We go until 5pm.
Tickets for Blake Theater's production of The Descendants are on sale. The shows are Friday, 11/19, Saturday, 11/20 and Sunday, 11/21. There aren't many seats left so order them now! The link is on the theater website.
Jazz Lab will meet in the Blake music room today from 3:30-4:30.
Tickets for Blake Theater's production of The Descendants go on sale on Friday. The shows are Friday, 11/19, Saturday, 11/20 and Sunday, 11/21. Watch for Ms. Allen's email Friday with purchase information.
For Theater: Today it's full cast and the Saturday evening show team. Please refer to Ms. Allen's update email if you have questions about what team you're on. Rehearsal goes until 4pm.
Tickets for Blake Theater's production of The Descendants go on sale on Friday. The shows are Friday, 11/19, Saturday, 11/20 and Sunday, 11/21. Watch for Ms. Allen's email Friday with purchase information.
For theater it's full cast and the Saturday matinee show team. Please refer to Ms. Allen's update email if you have questions about what team you're on. Rehearsal goes until 4pm.
America honors Veterans this Thursday, so Student Council invites staff & students to join in a show of respect for those who've served our country by wearing Respectful RED, WHITE and BLUE on Wednesday 11/10 to school. Grade 6 has some local veterans visiting that day and it would mean a lot for our community to show our support and patriotism.
Blake Battles Bias will meet today in Ms. Thress' room, room 505, after school.
For theater today it's full cast and the Friday night show team. Please refer to Ms. Allen's update email if you have questions about what team you're on. Rehearsal goes until 4pm.
America honors Veterans this Thursday, so Student Council invites staff & students to join in a show of respect for those who've served our country by wearing Respectful RED, WHITE and BLUE on Wednesday 11/10 to school. Grade 6 has some local veterans visiting that day and it would mean a lot for our community to show our support and patriotism.
Starting tomorrow we will be collecting winter coats for those in need. The coat drive is called “Coats for Kids”, but coats for all ages are appreciated! The collection box will be located in the Blake front lobby. The collection will run up until winter vacation. Thank you for supporting this great cause!
Blake Battles Bias will meet in Ms. Thress Room, Room 505, after school on Monday, November 8th. All interested 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders are welcome!
For theater today: All cast. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today. In addition, more slots have been opened for Saturday's work day. If you can make it, please fill out the Sign Up Genius.
Blake Battles Bias will meet in Ms. Thress Room, Room 505, after school on Monday, November 8th. All interested 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders are welcome!
For Theater: All cast, NO SET CREW. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today. In addition, more slots have been opened for Saturday's work day. If you can make it, please fill out the Sign Up Genius.
For theater: All cast until 3pm; evils, parents, Fairy Godmother, Chad until 3:45. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today.
The following students have been recognized as INKTOBER ALL-STARS for 2021! They persisted throughout the month of Inktober and shared their work consistently with the Blake community: Maddy T, Paige P, Reya E, Lauren C, Lainey B, and Mason A. Great work everyone!
For Theater today - all cast. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today.
The Angel Run is back! The 16th Angel Run will take place on Sunday, December 5th at 12:30 pm. The race brings members of our community together during a festive time of year to generate funds in support of Medfield families in need. Register by TODAY to get this year's version of the popular race shirt. You can register on the medfieldfoundation.org or RaceWire websites.
Inktober is finally over! Thank you to all of the Blake artists who participated. Awards will be given to those who best embodied the INKTOBER spirit. Tune in tomorrow to find out who will be named the Blake Inktober AllStars of 2021!
For Theater today - all set crew and all cast. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today.
Today is DAY 29 of INKTOBER. There are only THREE days left to get your drawings in!!! Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is PATCH! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
No Theater Today - Practice your lines, songs and dances at home. We are off book on November 5!
There are some amazing costumes out there this morning!! Remember to wear black and orange tomorrow to finish off our spirit week!
Dungeons and Dragons intramural is cancelled today.
Today is DAY 28 of INKTOBER. Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is CRISPY! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
For theater today: All cast and set crew. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today.
Tomorrow is Costume Day!! Please wear your school-appropriate costumes and remember the rules: NO full-face costume masks/paint, NO fake blood, NO weapons, real or fake. Please remember nose & mouth-covering masks must still be worn.
The Angel Run is back! The 16th Angel Run will take place on Sunday, December 5th at 12:30 pm. The race brings members of our community together during a festive time of year to generate funds in support of Medfield families in need. Register by November 1st to get this year's version of the popular race shirt. You can register on the medfieldfoundation.org or RaceWire websites.
Today is DAY 27 of INKTOBER. Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is SPARK! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
The Ping Pong Intramural has been cancelled for today. This session will be made up at a later date.
Student Council meets this afternoon after school!
For theater today we need the evils, parents, Fairy Godmother, and Chad. Also actors who signed up for costumes. No tech crew today.
Today is DAY 26 of INKTOBER. Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is CONNECT! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
Field Hockey meeting in the foods room (# 414) after school today.
For theater today -all cast. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today.
Happy Crazy Mask day everyone! Don't forget to wear PINK tomorrow!!
Field Hockey: Due to the rain, today's game has been cancelled. Please bring your pinnies and uniform shirts in tomorrow to be returned.
The Library is closed after school today.
Today is DAY 25 of INKTOBER. Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is SPLAT! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
Theater: set crew only today, and actors that signed up for costumes.
Happy comfy cozy day everyone! Remember tomorrow is crazy mask day - so wear your favorite or craziest mask!!
Volleyball Team: Get ready for this afternoon's intersquad tournament! Each squad will compete against the other three squads and we will have a champion. Be there in uniform, ready to play, at 2:30!
Blake Battles Bias, BBB, will meet after school today in room 505, Ms. Thress' room.
The Angel Run is back! The 16th Angel Run will take place on Sunday, December 5th at 12:30 pm. The race brings members of our community together during a festive time of year to generate funds in support of Medfield families in need. Register by November 1st to get this year's version of the popular race shirt. You can register on the medfieldfoundation.org or RaceWire websites.
School Picture Retakes are Monday, October 25th. Please check your email for more details.
Seasonal Spirit Week is coming up next week!
MON - PJs or comfy cozy day
TUES - Crazy Mask Day
WED - Wear pink for Breast Cancer awareness month
THURS - Costume day (rules apply!)
FRI - Black & Orange - to celebrate our pumpkin contest
For theater today -all cast. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today.
Blake Battles Bias will meet on Monday October 25th from 2:15-3pm in Ms. Thress room, Room 505. Any interested 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are welcome and encouraged to join!
Seasonal Spirit Week is coming up next week!
MON - PJs or comfy cozy day
TUES - Crazy Mask Day
WED - Wear pink for Breast Cancer awareness month
THURS - Costume day (rules apply!)
FRI - Black & Orange - to celebrate our pumpkin contest
The Angel Run is back! The 16th Angel Run will take place on Sunday, December 5th at 12:30 pm. The race brings members of our community together during a festive time of year to generate funds in support of Medfield families in need. Register by November 1st to get this year's version of the popular race shirt. You can register on the medfieldfoundation.org or RaceWire websites.
Field Hockey: away game today at Oliver Ames. Bus leaves at 2:30 pm, please be outside at 2:15 dressed and ready to go.
Volleyball team: away game today vs. Oliver Ames. Please be in the gym by 2:30 for the bus.
For Theater today -all cast and set crew. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today.
The LMC is closed after school today for a faculty meeting.
The Angel Run is back! The 16th Angel Run will take place on Sunday, December 5th at 12:30 pm. The race brings members of our community together during a festive time of year to generate funds in support of Medfield families in need. Register by November 1st to get this year's version of the popular race shirt. You can register on the medfieldfoundation.org or RaceWire websites.
Field hockey game today 3:45pm at Metacomet. Please be at the field by 3:00pm for warmups.
Volleyball team: last home game today vs. Holliston. All players please be in the gymnasium at 2:45 today.
Cross Country: please meet outside the gym by 2:15 to board the bus to our away meet in Hopkinton.
For theater today - Cast pages 58-72. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today.
Today is the first day of STEAM Week in Massachusetts. STEAM is the acronym for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
This year the theme for STEAM Week is "See yourself in STEAM". The STEAM workforce includes 74 occupations. STEAM plays a role in almost every job there is! Ask your Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math teacher for more information about STEAM opportunities.
The LMC is closed after school on Tuesday, 10/19 for a faculty meeting.
Volleyball team: home game today vs. Hopkinton. Please be in the gymnasium at 2:45 today.
Field Hockey game today away at Natick. Please be out front and ready to go at 2:15 pm for the bus.
For theater today- Set Crew only. Tech Crew is welcome to join if they're interested.
Attention advisories - the pumpkins are arriving today!!! Gather your advisory and bring on the creativity as the LONG awaited Pumpkin decorating contest is BACK!! All 45 advisories in the school will design the best creative pumpkin possible! Pumpkins are due in the library by October 28 and teachers will vote on October 29th...A prize goes to the winning advisory!
Thank you to all the students, parents, teachers and custodians who made our Descendants screening a success this weekend. See you at our show in November!
Hair Braiding Club has been canceled for this afternoon.
This Saturday, Blake Theater will host an outdoor viewing of The Descendants at 5pm. See flyers or Ms. Allen for more details.
Today is DAY 15 of INKTOBER. Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is HELMET! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
Volleyball team: Home game vs. Milford today. Please be in the gym at 2:45. The team order for today is R, S, Q.
The Hair Braiding Club will be held this afternoon in Mrs. Doolan's room, room 214.
Theater Schedule Change - Today there will be NO tech or all cast rehearsal. Mrs. Tremblay will work with the kids she had yesterday again today.
Pumpkins are coming Monday!! Get ready to show your creativity and Halloween spirit and compete against all of the other advisories in the school - A prize to the winning advisory!
Red Sox Day tomorrow - because the Red Sox are about to play in the ALCS this weekend - wear your favorite Red Sox gear to get excited for the series!
Today is DAY14 of INKTOBER. Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is TICK! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
Volleyball team: home game vs. Ashland today. Be in the gym at 2:45, theme is fun sunglasses.
Field Hockey has a home game today at Metacomet at 3:45 pm. Please be at the field at 3:20 pm wearing white socks.
This Saturday, Blake Theater will host an outdoor viewing of The Descendants at 5pm. See flyers or Ms. Allen for more details.
For theater today we need the whole cast and set crew. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today.
Blake Battles Bias will meet in Ms. Thress' room, number 505, next Monday, October 18th. See you there!
The Anime Intramural needs to be canceled for this afternoon.
This Saturday, Blake Theater will host an outdoor viewing of The Descendants at 5pm. See flyers or Ms. Allen for more details.
There is a football game at 3:45 at the high school turf against Millis.
Today is DAY 13 of INKTOBER. Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is ROOF! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
Field Hockey has an away game in Ashland today. The bus is at 2:30, please be out front at 2:15pm dressed and ready to go!
For Theater today, we need all of the cast.
The library will be closed after school today.
Today is DAY 12 of INKTOBER. Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is STUCK! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
Blake Volleyball team has an away game at Westwood today.
Cross country will meet outside the gym by 2:15 to board the bus for our meet in Westwood.
For theater we need the whole cast. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today.
This Saturday, Blake Theater will host an outdoor viewing of The Descendants at 5pm. See flyers or Ms. Allen for more details.
Field Hockey has an away game in Westwood today. Please be outside by 2:15 pm for the bus.
Field Hockey has a game today in Hopkinton. Please be out front at 2:15 for a 2:30 bus.
Today is DAY 8 of INKTOBER. Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is WATCH! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
There is no theater crew or rehearsal today.
Blake Theater will host an outdoor viewing of The Descendants on Saturday, Oct 16th at 5pm. See flyers or Ms. Allen for more details.
For Theater today we need the entire cast and set crew. Tech crew please check Ms. Allen's weekly Theater Update to see if you're scheduled for today.
Volleyball team: home game today against Bellingham. Please be in the gym by 2:45.
Interested in learning more about racial justice and ways you can make a difference? BBB - Blake Battles Bias - will meet Monday after school in Ms. Thress's room. Any 7th or 8th grader is welcome to join!
Today is DAY 7 of INKTOBER. Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is FAN! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
Blake GSA will be meeting today at 2:15 in Ms. Malone's room (502) All are welcome!
October is here and Student Council is glad to announce that a very familiar event will be turning up soon. Get your paint and your creativity ready because something big, round and orange is coming your way!
Blake GSA will be meeting on Thursday at 2:15 in Ms. Malone's room (502) All are welcome!
For theater today we need the entire cast; tech students who are needed today received an email from Ms. Allen.
Field Hockey game today at Metacomet -please be at the field by 3:10 for warm ups.
Student Council meets today after school in Mrs. Ruminski's room - all are welcome!
Volleyball team: home game today against Nipmuc Regional. Please be in the gym by 2:45.
Today is DAY 6 of INKTOBER, just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress. The prompt for today is SPIRIT! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
The Blake MS Field Hockey game scheduled for today (Tue, 10/5) @ Hopkinton (Field 10) will be postponed until this Friday (10/8 at 4pm) due to their field being under water. There will be practice at Dale street at 3:00 pm today instead.
The Library will be closed after school today.
Volleyball team: away game today is in Hopkinton at the Middle School.
Field Hockey has an away game in Hopkinton today. Please be out front at 2:15pm for the bus.
Cross country runners: Meet outside the gym after school to board the bus for our home meet at Hospital Hill.
Blake GSA will be meeting on Thursday at 2:15 in Ms Malone's room. (#502) All are welcome!
For theater today we need the Cast in pages 60-73 - Ben, Mal, Evie, Carlos, Jay, Royal Page, Fairy Godmother, Belle, Beast plus Audrey, Chad, Maleficient.
The Blake Library will be closed after school tomorrow, Tuesday 10/5.
Registration for Blake winter athletics is now open on FamilyID.com. There is a direct link off the Athletics page (under Activities) on Blake Middle School site. To complete registration, please submit a check for $225 (Made out to “Town of Medfield”). 8th Grade Girls Basketball and 8th Grade Boys Basketball are being offered.
The field hockey meeting after school today has been cancelled.
Cross Country practice is cancelled for today.
Today is DAY 4 of INKTOBER! Just pick up a pen and start drawing! Check the front hallway bulletin board for daily progress.
The prompt for today is KNOT! Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
Football practice is cancelled this afternoon.
Field Hockey is meeting after school today in room 402 next to the Cafeteria. Please contact Coach Marie with any questions.
Theater is set crew only today. Tech crew is welcome to join if they'd like.
Blake GSA will be meeting on Thursday at 2:15 in Ms Malone's room. (#502) All are welcome!
Just a reminder that the LMC is closed after school every Friday.
INKTOBER starts today! 31 days, 31 drawings! Anyone can do Inktober, just pick up a pen and start drawing! The prompt for today is CRYSTAL Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
For theater today, we need the Cast in pages 40-53 - Carlos, Jay, Chad, Ben, Coach, Mal, Evie, Jane, Fairy Godmother, Audrey, Auradonian 1, Auradonian 2. Time change - we will end at 3:30pm.
The Dungeons and Dragons Intramural will meet at 2:15 today in Mr. Millard's Room, Room 503.
Attention all Blakers...get ready to show your Blake spirit, our first official spirit day of the year is tomorrow! Get ready to sport your favorite sports attire: whether it be a jersey, sweatshirt, pants, hats, jackets, or gear of any team, sport, or club that you support! Get ready for some sporty looks, so get those killer outfits tonight. We're looking forward to seeing them this Friday!
Attention Cross Country Runners: We have a home meet today at Hospital Hill. We will meet outside the gym after school.
For theater today, we need the set crew and the entire cast. The tech crew is welcome to come and work on the set but do not feel obligated. Theater goes to 3:45pm.
Field Hockey today will meet at 3:00 pm at the basketball courts. Please remember to bring your sneakers.
INKTOBER Starts TOMORROW! 31 days, 31 drawings! ANYONE CAN DO INKTOBER, JUST PICK UP A PEN AND START DRAWING!
The prompt for OCT 1st is CRYSTAL Draw a picture in your sketchbook and share it with one of the art teachers.
Volleyball team: Practice has been cancelled for today. Please see Coach Hellerstein if you have any questions.
Today's Intramurals: Ultimate Frisbee will meet outside behind the Blake Gym at 2:15. Ping Pong will meet in the Mandarin room, room 307 at 2:15. The Chill Out Intramural will meet at 2:15 in Mrs. Caprio's room, room 501.
Field Hockey- our bus has been delayed one hour until 3:40. Please be here at 3:20 dressed and ready to go to Miscoe Hill Middle school.
For theater today we need the whole cast. Theater goes until 3:45pm
Today's MS field hockey game has been postponed and will now be played tomorrow (9/29). Same time (3:30pm) and location (Miscoe Hill). Bus is at 2:30.
The Blake MS XC meet scheduled for today (Tuesday, 9/28 at 3:45 hosting Ashland) will be postponed and made up this Thursday (9/30). Same time (3:45) and location (Hospital Hill).
Volleyball team, we have an away game today in Mendon at Miscoe Hill Middle School. Please see Coach Hellerstein with any questions.
INKTOBER IS COMIMG!!! Every October, artists all over the world take on the Inktober drawing challenge by doing one ink drawing a day the entire month. Listen for the daily prompts during the month of October.
We would like to welcome any families with middle school students moving to Medfield to attend our Blake New Student Day on Wednesday, August 25 at 10 a.m. Please contact Beth Ladouceur at (508) 242-8713 or via e-mail (bladouceur@email.medfield.net) regarding any questions about registration.
Our first day of school is Sept 1st! 6th graders should report to the gym by 7:40 a.m. for orientation; grades 7 & 8 report by 9:45 a.m. There will be a separate bus run beginning at 9:15 a.m. on the first day for students in grades 7 & 8; students should plan to be at their bus stops 2 hours later than the normal time. Students in grades 7 & 8 should not report to school before 9:25 a.m. on opening day.
Hat and Glove Drive! Medfield Girl Scout Troop 74900 is collecting NEW hats and gloves for the Mass Dept of Children's Services. We want to help keep children warm this winter! Donations accepted until Dec 20 in the box outside the Blake Library. Please consider donating!
Reminder: Wednesday 11/11 is a NO SCHOOL DAY in honor of Veterans Day!
The Disc Golf Intramural is cancelled today (11/10). It will be made up at a later date.
Student Council invites staff & students to wear Red, White & Blue in honor of Veterans Day this week! COHORT A - Tuesday 11/10,
COHORT B - Thursday 11/12.
Blake is Social is happening today from 2:45-3:15, see your Advisor for the Zoom link!
There's still time to join the Blake Virtual Chess Club! Chess Club meets every Monday from 3-4:00. Please email Mr. Marenghi or Mr. Walkowicz if you're interested. All are welcome!
"Blake Battles Bias" (BBB) will meet tomorrow, Wednesday 11/4, from 12-12:30. Email Mrs. Gelormini with any questions!
Student Council invites you to participate in a pumpkin decorating contest! Interested students may bring a decorated pumpkin to school anytime from now to the morning of 10/30. Voting on 10/30 and a winner will be announced! Black marker only, no carving.
Student Council invites everyone to participate in Costume Day(s)! Tuesday 10/27 for Cohort A, Thursday 10/29 for Cohort B. Students, check your email for more details. ( Nose and mouth-covering masks still required)
"Blake is Social" meets today via Zoom from 2:45-3:15! Reach out to your Advisory teacher or Mrs. McClelland for the link.
Check out the new Blake Learning Website for news and info during our time of hybrid learning!
https://sites.google.com/email.medfield.net/blakemiddleschool/home
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