April 17, 2013

Let the Bidding Begin!

Blair's Annual Silent Auction
Friday, April 19th, in the SAC
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Proceeds from the auction support Mini-Grants, Afterprom and Staff Appreciation.
Enjoy the many talents of Blair students at the Talent Showcase during the auction!
View the catalog index. |  Preview the auction items here.

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After Prom is Coming to Blair!

May 19, 12:00 Midnight - 4:00 AM
Free for all Juniors and Seniors
Find out how you can help.

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Fundraising Events

Minigrant Funds are Still Available!

Funds are available for your project! Download the Minigrant guidelines and application form here. Deadline is January 11, 2013.

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Volunteer!

Connect to your Blazer Community—Volunteer with the PTSA. There is plenty of room for all! Contact blaircoordinator@gmail.com

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Benches at Blair!

Blair needs benches! Please help us get them! This is a Blair Beautiful project - the PTSA committee that helps to improve the outdoor campus at Blair.

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Now on Amazon.com:
Montgomery Blair High School PTSA Store

Support reading and raise funds for Blair, painlessly.  Our PTSA Amazon store is http://astore.amazon.com/mbhsptsa-20.

You will find:

• Media Center Wish list - over 70 titles the Blair media specialists would love to add to their shelves!
• MBHS Authors & Artists - books, recordings, and movies produced by Blair alumni, staff, and parents.
• MCPL Teen Reads - over 30 titles recommended by Montgomery County Public Library staff.
• Test Prep - books and flash cards to review for APs, SATs, etc.
• Gift cards, Kindle, everything you need for the readers in your life.

Every purchase you make on the Amazon.com site will earn a referral fee of 4% to 6% for the PTSA, whether or not the items are recommended by us.  Keep the online book store in mind when you do your holiday shopping!

Shop Amazon - Back to School

Have questions?  A title we should know about?  Send an e-mail to mbhsamazon at gmail.com

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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.  You can join on-line, or download Membership forms in English or in Spanish.  You can mail or bring your membership form to the school. Join the Blair PTSA Now! Blair Student/Faculty/Staff $5.00 Level 1 (1 Voting Adult) $15.00 Level 2 (2 Voting Adults) $25.00 Any amount above these are appreciated as a donation to the PTSA General Fund.

PTSA Calendar

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The April-May 2013 Edition is available!

Editor: Stephanie Katz <sdkatz at erols.com>

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PAINLESS WAYS TO RAISE $$ FOR MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL

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“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!”