February 5, 2010

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Why Join the Blair PTSA??

By joining the PTSA you show that you believe in quality education.  When parents are involved, students perform better in school.  They have better grades, test scores, attendance rates, and are more likely to graduate.

Did you know that our Blair PTSA funds a "mini-grant" program to support student- or teacher-designed projects that benefit the school?  We also raise money to support school improvements, such as the outdoor water fountain on the athletic fields and translation equipment for non-English-speaking parents.  PTSA leaders advocate before MCPS school board and central office staff and the County Council for improved funding and staffing levels for Blair, for fair graduation site policies, and for other issues that affect our school and community.

We need your voice, so please get involved by joining the PTSA, coming to meetings, volunteering your time, and contributing your talent.  Membership forms may be downloaded in English or in Spanish.  You can mail or bring your membership form to the school.

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The January/February Edition is available!

Editors: Terry Fischer, tfischer11 at hotmail.com
and Francine Krasowska, krasowska at gmail.com

The deadline for submissions for March/April 2010 is March 10.

Deadlines for the rest of the year:
May 10 for May/June 2010

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PAINLESS WAYS TO RAISE $$ FOR MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL

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MBHS Calendar

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PTSA Calendar

February
6	ACT Test
8	PTSA Executive Board meeting, Staff Lounge, 7:00 p.m. 9th Grade "Chat and Chews", SAC, 7:00 p.m. 9th Grade Parents Meeting, SAC, 7:30 p.m.
12	Chorus Singing Valentines Magnet Arts Night, Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
15	No School - Holiday - Presidents' Day
16	PTSA meeting, Media Center, 7:30 p.m. HBCU College Fair (Evening Event @ RMHS)
26	Early release day - Students dismissed after lunch

Complete 2009/2010 PTSA Calendar

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2009 - 2010 Parent Handbook

2009 - 2010 Student Planbook

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Class of 2013 Up-Dates

If you have questions, they may be directed to Maima Barclay, 9th Grade Academy Lead Teacher. at 301/649-2808 or via email at Maima_D_Barclay@mcpsmd.org

“We are committed to providing all students with the best education possible. A firm foundation is critical.”

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The PTSA at Montgomery Blair High School is an organization that represents every part of our community - the parents, the teachers and staff, and the students. We are a passionate group that works hard on many fronts to make sure all our students have the opportunity to be successful. We meet monthly, advocate on many levels, raise funds to support our many projects, and invite all members of our community to take an active part in what we do. There are many plates at the table this PTSA sets for involvement.
Join us – and “Go Blazers!”