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INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS N A T I O N A L H O N O R S O C I E T Y M O NTG OME R Y B L A I R H I G H S C H OOL C H A P TE R 5 1 U ni v e r s i t y B l v d E a s t | Si l v e r Sp r i ng , M D 2 0 9 0 1 SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans from doing that for most of 2020. Some stadiums have begun allowing attendance at limited capacity, causing many people to wonder if fans should be allowed at professional sporting events again. COVID-19 PUSHES AP TESTING ONLINE Instead, students can opt to take a 45-minute online exam at home. The Department of Education has cancelled a multitude of standardized tests, as officials recognize that this is not a priority. However, 91 percent of 18,000 AP students surveyed by the College Board wanted to retain the opportunity to earn credit. GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Photo: Sankofa concludes with the traditional singing of the Black National Anthem. Last updated: Feb. 20, 2020, 1:26 p.m. Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my MR.STEIN’SWORDSOFWISDOM Mr.Stein’sWordsofWisdom Iamwritingthisreviewessayfortwotests—theAPStatexamandtheAppliedStat BFT. The topics are more or less the same, so reviewing for the two THE PROS AND CONS OF SCHOOL SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING On the other hand, a problem with the spread of software like this is that it normalizes invasive over-regulation of student actions. In 2012, a sixth grader in Minnesota was forced by her school district to turn over her email and Facebook passwords for posting a negative comment about a staff member. The threat of this type of unjust punishment is what makes students so wary of social media THE SAT IS DESIGNED TO BENEFIT THE RICH The price listed on the College Board's website to register to take the test is $49.50. To take it with the essay, an optional portion of the exam that some colleges and universities require, costs an additional $15. The College Board's Question-and-Answer (QAS) service is $18 more. To buy the Board's official SAT prep book, it costs

$29.99.

OPRAH WINFREY'S "THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD" RECEIVES The highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey presentation of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God" aired on Sunday, March 6, at 9 p.m. on ABC and received mixed reviews from Blair staff and students. "Their Eyes Were Watching God," published in 1937, deals with the life of Janie Crawford, a middle-aged black woman living in

the 1920s, and

PRO/CON: SHOULD STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING HOURS BE Simrin Gupta says yes: The SSL hour requirement benefits the community and encourages responsibility. Picking up trash might not be the average teenager's idea of a fun weekend activity. MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL 51 University Blvd East Silver Spring Maryland 20901-2451 (301)

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INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS N A T I O N A L H O N O R S O C I E T Y M O NTG OME R Y B L A I R H I G H S C H OOL C H A P TE R 5 1 U ni v e r s i t y B l v d E a s t | Si l v e r Sp r i ng , M D 2 0 9 0 1 SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans from doing that for most of 2020. Some stadiums have begun allowing attendance at limited capacity, causing many people to wonder if fans should be allowed at professional sporting events again. COVID-19 PUSHES AP TESTING ONLINE Instead, students can opt to take a 45-minute online exam at home. The Department of Education has cancelled a multitude of standardized tests, as officials recognize that this is not a priority. However, 91 percent of 18,000 AP students surveyed by the College Board wanted to retain the opportunity to earn credit. GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Photo: Sankofa concludes with the traditional singing of the Black National Anthem. Last updated: Feb. 20, 2020, 1:26 p.m. Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my MR.STEIN’SWORDSOFWISDOM Mr.Stein’sWordsofWisdom Iamwritingthisreviewessayfortwotests—theAPStatexamandtheAppliedStat BFT. The topics are more or less the same, so reviewing for the two THE PROS AND CONS OF SCHOOL SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING On the other hand, a problem with the spread of software like this is that it normalizes invasive over-regulation of student actions. In 2012, a sixth grader in Minnesota was forced by her school district to turn over her email and Facebook passwords for posting a negative comment about a staff member. The threat of this type of unjust punishment is what makes students so wary of social media THE SAT IS DESIGNED TO BENEFIT THE RICH The price listed on the College Board's website to register to take the test is $49.50. To take it with the essay, an optional portion of the exam that some colleges and universities require, costs an additional $15. The College Board's Question-and-Answer (QAS) service is $18 more. To buy the Board's official SAT prep book, it costs

$29.99.

OPRAH WINFREY'S "THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD" RECEIVES The highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey presentation of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God" aired on Sunday, March 6, at 9 p.m. on ABC and received mixed reviews from Blair staff and students. "Their Eyes Were Watching God," published in 1937, deals with the life of Janie Crawford, a middle-aged black woman living in

the 1920s, and

PRO/CON: SHOULD STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING HOURS BE Simrin Gupta says yes: The SSL hour requirement benefits the community and encourages responsibility. Picking up trash might not be the average teenager's idea of a fun weekend activity. MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY Security; 3rd floor 301-649-2809. Senior Class Advisor 301-649-2824 COVID-19 PUSHES AP TESTING ONLINE Instead, students can opt to take a 45-minute online exam at home. The Department of Education has cancelled a multitude of standardized tests, as officials recognize that this is not a priority. However, 91 percent of 18,000 AP students surveyed by the College Board wanted to retain the opportunity to earn credit. MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year

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THE PROS AND CONS OF SCHOOL SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING On the other hand, a problem with the spread of software like this is that it normalizes invasive over-regulation of student actions. In 2012, a sixth grader in Minnesota was forced by her school district to turn over her email and Facebook passwords for posting a negative comment about a staff member. The threat of this type of unjust punishment is what makes students so wary of social media

WHY PROMETHEAN?

Integrating technology in classrooms sounds groundbreaking, but the reality is not so glamourous. When Promethean boards started popping up in classrooms all around Montgomery County in 2008, it sounded like the perfect technology - designed to make learning interactive and to bring the fresh face of the 21st century to the classroom. A CLOSE LOOK AT THE BLAIR HALL OF FAME'S 2019 INDUCTEES A close look at the Blair Hall of Fame's 2019 inductees. The Alumni Association inducts eight new trailblazers and highlights their successful lives. Starting in 2009, the Blair Alumni Association has recognized graduates who are influential and successful outside the classroom. On Nov. 2 , eight new members joined the Alumni Association

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THE SAT IS DESIGNED TO BENEFIT THE RICH The price listed on the College Board's website to register to take the test is $49.50. To take it with the essay, an optional portion of the exam that some colleges and universities require, costs an additional $15. The College Board's Question-and-Answer (QAS) service is $18 more. To buy the Board's official SAT prep book, it costs

$29.99.

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According to a 1994 issue of Hispanics today, 9.1% of Hispanics 25 years old and older have graduated from college. This is compared to 24% for Whites and 13% for Blacks. At Blair, Mr. Bellino, the ESOL Resource Teacher, believes that there are very few Hispanics students who even begin college. "In my experience, I would be surprised if 9%

of

PRO/CON: SHOULD STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING HOURS BE Simrin Gupta says yes: The SSL hour requirement benefits the community and encourages responsibility. Picking up trash might not be the average teenager's idea of a fun weekend activity. MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL 51 University Blvd East Silver Spring Maryland 20901-2451 (301)

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INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS N A T I O N A L H O N O R S O C I E T Y M O NTG OME R Y B L A I R H I G H S C H OOL C H A P TE R 5 1 U ni v e r s i t y B l v d E a s t | Si l v e r Sp r i ng , M D 2 0 9 0 1 SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans from doing that for most of 2020. Some stadiums have begun allowing attendance at limited capacity, causing many people to wonder if fans should be allowed at professional sporting events again. COVID-19 PUSHES AP TESTING ONLINE Instead, students can opt to take a 45-minute online exam at home. The Department of Education has cancelled a multitude of standardized tests, as officials recognize that this is not a priority. However, 91 percent of 18,000 AP students surveyed by the College Board wanted to retain the opportunity to earn credit. GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Photo: Sankofa concludes with the traditional singing of the Black National Anthem. Last updated: Feb. 20, 2020, 1:26 p.m. Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my MR.STEIN’SWORDSOFWISDOM Mr.Stein’sWordsofWisdom Iamwritingthisreviewessayfortwotests—theAPStatexamandtheAppliedStat BFT. The topics are more or less the same, so reviewing for the two BEHIND THE SCENES OF INNOVATE X Maryland non-profit, Innovate X works to change the high school curriculum so more students graduate with excellent financial literacy skills while encouraging entrepreneurial minds. Innovate X was founded by Richard Montgomery High school junior, Katie Yuan. In less than a year, Yuan's organization has established chapters all over the world THE PROS AND CONS OF SCHOOL SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING On the other hand, a problem with the spread of software like this is that it normalizes invasive over-regulation of student actions. In 2012, a sixth grader in Minnesota was forced by her school district to turn over her email and Facebook passwords for posting a negative comment about a staff member. The threat of this type of unjust punishment is what makes students so wary of social media THE SAT IS DESIGNED TO BENEFIT THE RICH The price listed on the College Board's website to register to take the test is $49.50. To take it with the essay, an optional portion of the exam that some colleges and universities require, costs an additional $15. The College Board's Question-and-Answer (QAS) service is $18 more. To buy the Board's official SAT prep book, it costs

$29.99.

PRO/CON: SHOULD STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING HOURS BE Simrin Gupta says yes: The SSL hour requirement benefits the community and encourages responsibility. Picking up trash might not be the average teenager's idea of a fun weekend activity. MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL 51 University Blvd East Silver Spring Maryland 20901-2451 (301)

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INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS N A T I O N A L H O N O R S O C I E T Y M O NTG OME R Y B L A I R H I G H S C H OOL C H A P TE R 5 1 U ni v e r s i t y B l v d E a s t | Si l v e r Sp r i ng , M D 2 0 9 0 1 SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans from doing that for most of 2020. Some stadiums have begun allowing attendance at limited capacity, causing many people to wonder if fans should be allowed at professional sporting events again. COVID-19 PUSHES AP TESTING ONLINE Instead, students can opt to take a 45-minute online exam at home. The Department of Education has cancelled a multitude of standardized tests, as officials recognize that this is not a priority. However, 91 percent of 18,000 AP students surveyed by the College Board wanted to retain the opportunity to earn credit. GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Photo: Sankofa concludes with the traditional singing of the Black National Anthem. Last updated: Feb. 20, 2020, 1:26 p.m. Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my MR.STEIN’SWORDSOFWISDOM Mr.Stein’sWordsofWisdom Iamwritingthisreviewessayfortwotests—theAPStatexamandtheAppliedStat BFT. The topics are more or less the same, so reviewing for the two BEHIND THE SCENES OF INNOVATE X Maryland non-profit, Innovate X works to change the high school curriculum so more students graduate with excellent financial literacy skills while encouraging entrepreneurial minds. Innovate X was founded by Richard Montgomery High school junior, Katie Yuan. In less than a year, Yuan's organization has established chapters all over the world THE PROS AND CONS OF SCHOOL SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING On the other hand, a problem with the spread of software like this is that it normalizes invasive over-regulation of student actions. In 2012, a sixth grader in Minnesota was forced by her school district to turn over her email and Facebook passwords for posting a negative comment about a staff member. The threat of this type of unjust punishment is what makes students so wary of social media THE SAT IS DESIGNED TO BENEFIT THE RICH The price listed on the College Board's website to register to take the test is $49.50. To take it with the essay, an optional portion of the exam that some colleges and universities require, costs an additional $15. The College Board's Question-and-Answer (QAS) service is $18 more. To buy the Board's official SAT prep book, it costs

$29.99.

PRO/CON: SHOULD STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING HOURS BE Simrin Gupta says yes: The SSL hour requirement benefits the community and encourages responsibility. Picking up trash might not be the average teenager's idea of a fun weekend activity. MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY Security; 3rd floor 301-649-2809. Senior Class Advisor 301-649-2824 COVID-19 PUSHES AP TESTING ONLINE Instead, students can opt to take a 45-minute online exam at home. The Department of Education has cancelled a multitude of standardized tests, as officials recognize that this is not a priority. However, 91 percent of 18,000 AP students surveyed by the College Board wanted to retain the opportunity to earn credit.

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MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year

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WHY PROMETHEAN?

Integrating technology in classrooms sounds groundbreaking, but the reality is not so glamourous. When Promethean boards started popping up in classrooms all around Montgomery County in 2008, it sounded like the perfect technology - designed to make learning interactive and to bring the fresh face of the 21st century to the classroom. THE PROS AND CONS OF SCHOOL SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING On the other hand, a problem with the spread of software like this is that it normalizes invasive over-regulation of student actions. In 2012, a sixth grader in Minnesota was forced by her school district to turn over her email and Facebook passwords for posting a negative comment about a staff member. The threat of this type of unjust punishment is what makes students so wary of social media VARSITY ATHLETES SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO TAKE GYM Varsity athletes should not be required to take gym. The physical education requirement is fulfilled when students are on sports teams. Every high schooler has to take one year of a physical education course in order to graduate. However, when students participate in school or club sports, they are getting the exercise that Physical

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I101HISPANICS

According to a 1994 issue of Hispanics today, 9.1% of Hispanics 25 years old and older have graduated from college. This is compared to 24% for Whites and 13% for Blacks. At Blair, Mr. Bellino, the ESOL Resource Teacher, believes that there are very few Hispanics students who even begin college. "In my experience, I would be surprised if 9%

of

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OPTICS LESSONS

Have you ever wanted to learn how light works? This series of lessons produced by Mr. Donaldson's Optics class at Montgomery Blair High School is designed to teach you how light behaves in many different situations.. If you are new to the material, it would be SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans from doing that for most of 2020. Some stadiums have begun allowing attendance at limited capacity, causing many people to wonder if fans should be allowed at professional sporting events again. SYNTACTIC BOOTSTRAPPING AND LEARNING NEW WORDS Syntactic Bootstrapping. For the purpose of this research, word learning is defined as assignment meanings to new words (if a mom tells her son, “look, here’s a ball!” and shows him the ball, he associates ball with the toy thing). The problem is that there are

many things in

MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year

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OPTICS LESSONS

Have you ever wanted to learn how light works? This series of lessons produced by Mr. Donaldson's Optics class at Montgomery Blair High School is designed to teach you how light behaves in many different situations.. If you are new to the material, it would be SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans from doing that for most of 2020. Some stadiums have begun allowing attendance at limited capacity, causing many people to wonder if fans should be allowed at professional sporting events again. SYNTACTIC BOOTSTRAPPING AND LEARNING NEW WORDS Syntactic Bootstrapping. For the purpose of this research, word learning is defined as assignment meanings to new words (if a mom tells her son, “look, here’s a ball!” and shows him the ball, he associates ball with the toy thing). The problem is that there are

many things in

MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year

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La pelicula How to Be a Latin Lover comienza con un nino llamado Maximo (Noel Carabaza) que tiene el sueno de casarse con una mujer anciana que sea rica para no tener que trabajar. Este sueno se convierte en realidad, y Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) tiene de pareja a Peggy (Renee Taylor), una anciana con problemas de salud. In Noticias.

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Have you ever wanted to learn how light works? This series of lessons produced by Mr. Donaldson's Optics class at Montgomery Blair High School is designed to teach you how light behaves in many different situations.. If you are new to the material, it would be BLAIR STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE RESILIENCE Four team members led by Mr. Culver participated in this competition that will be televised and aired on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. The pandemic has taken a toll on the Blair community, but it has also demonstrated the resilience and perseverance of Blair students. Despite the challenges faced Blair students have still been able to MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year “DRIVERS LICENSE,” “SKIN,” AND “LIE LIE LIE” While “drivers license” and “Skin” cover the emotional and relaxed facets of pop music, “Lie Lie Lie” spans across its more direct and angrier tones. While many were taken aback and assumed “Lie Lie Lie” was about Rodrigo, this is unlikely, since the song was first written back in November 2019 and demoed on Bassett’s GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Photo: Sankofa concludes with the traditional singing of the Black National Anthem. Last updated: Feb. 20, 2020, 1:26 p.m. Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my VARSITY ATHLETES SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO TAKE GYM Varsity athletes should not be required to take gym. The physical education requirement is fulfilled when students are on sports teams. Every high schooler has to take one year of a physical education course in order to graduate. However, when students participate in school or club sports, they are getting the exercise that Physical

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JOE HOWLEY | SILVER CHIPS Joe Howley is a senior at Blair in the Communication Arts Program. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Online division of Chips and shares the Graphics Editorship with the infamous Brandon Proia. He is resigned to being a hopeless computer "geek," and is already an object of much ridicule in the Online division for using a handheld computer. THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE IS OUTDATED AND UNNECESSARY The electoral college is outdated and unnecessary. The United States of America holds dear the ideal of people controlling their government. Although direct democracy, where each individual votes on everything, is impractical in a country the size of the US, the government has been set up to be practical and still give a great deal

of power to

IT’S NO MYSTERY WHY “ENOLA HOLMES” IS POPULAR Netflix’s “Enola Holmes” is a wonderfully fun movie about puzzles and family. The cultural impact of Sherlock Holmes is hard to understate, producing countless stories as well as spin-offs. “Enola Holmes,” released on September 23, brings a new perspective to the screen by telling the story of Sherlock’s younger sister, Enola COUNTY COUNCIL MOVES TO REPEAL MANDATORY BIKE REGISTRATION Photo: The Montgomery County council has proposed amendments to a controversial law that mandates bicycle registration. After Silverman filmed and posted the incident on his Youtube channel, it was covered by Fox 5, Reason Magazine and several other outlets. The coverage generated backlash, with residents upset about supposed waste of

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SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans from doing that for most of 2020. Some stadiums have begun allowing attendance at limited capacity, causing many people to wonder if fans should be allowed at professional sporting events again. SYNTACTIC BOOTSTRAPPING AND LEARNING NEW WORDS Syntactic Bootstrapping. For the purpose of this research, word learning is defined as assignment meanings to new words (if a mom tells her son, “look, here’s a ball!” and shows him the ball, he associates ball with the toy thing). The problem is that there are

many things in

MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year

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La pelicula How to Be a Latin Lover comienza con un nino llamado Maximo (Noel Carabaza) que tiene el sueno de casarse con una mujer anciana que sea rica para no tener que trabajar. Este sueno se convierte en realidad, y Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) tiene de pareja a Peggy (Renee Taylor), una anciana con problemas de salud. In Noticias. THE PROS AND CONS OF SCHOOL SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING On the other hand, a problem with the spread of software like this is that it normalizes invasive over-regulation of student actions. In 2012, a sixth grader in Minnesota was forced by her school district to turn over her email and Facebook passwords for posting a negative comment about a staff member. The threat of this type of unjust punishment is what makes students so wary of social media MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL 51 University Blvd East Silver Spring Maryland 20901-2451 (301)

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SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans from doing that for most of 2020. Some stadiums have begun allowing attendance at limited capacity, causing many people to wonder if fans should be allowed at professional sporting events again. SYNTACTIC BOOTSTRAPPING AND LEARNING NEW WORDS Syntactic Bootstrapping. For the purpose of this research, word learning is defined as assignment meanings to new words (if a mom tells her son, “look, here’s a ball!” and shows him the ball, he associates ball with the toy thing). The problem is that there are

many things in

MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year

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La pelicula How to Be a Latin Lover comienza con un nino llamado Maximo (Noel Carabaza) que tiene el sueno de casarse con una mujer anciana que sea rica para no tener que trabajar. Este sueno se convierte en realidad, y Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) tiene de pareja a Peggy (Renee Taylor), una anciana con problemas de salud. In Noticias. THE PROS AND CONS OF SCHOOL SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING On the other hand, a problem with the spread of software like this is that it normalizes invasive over-regulation of student actions. In 2012, a sixth grader in Minnesota was forced by her school district to turn over her email and Facebook passwords for posting a negative comment about a staff member. The threat of this type of unjust punishment is what makes students so wary of social media FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) that our team participates in is the highest echelon of FIRST events which combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Teams of high school students design, fabricate, and program robots for competition. There are currently more than 3,000 active FRC teams around the globe. BLAIR STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE RESILIENCE Four team members led by Mr. Culver participated in this competition that will be televised and aired on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. The pandemic has taken a toll on the Blair community, but it has also demonstrated the resilience and perseverance of Blair students. Despite the challenges faced Blair students have still been able to MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Photo: Sankofa concludes with the traditional singing of the Black National Anthem. Last updated: Feb. 20, 2020, 1:26 p.m. Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my “DRIVERS LICENSE,” “SKIN,” AND “LIE LIE LIE” While “drivers license” and “Skin” cover the emotional and relaxed facets of pop music, “Lie Lie Lie” spans across its more direct and angrier tones. While many were taken aback and assumed “Lie Lie Lie” was about Rodrigo, this is unlikely, since the song was first written back in November 2019 and demoed on Bassett’s VARSITY ATHLETES SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO TAKE GYM Varsity athletes should not be required to take gym. The physical education requirement is fulfilled when students are on sports teams. Every high schooler has to take one year of a physical education course in order to graduate. However, when students participate in school or club sports, they are getting the exercise that Physical

Education

JOE HOWLEY | SILVER CHIPS Joe Howley is a senior at Blair in the Communication Arts Program. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Online division of Chips and shares the Graphics Editorship with the infamous Brandon Proia. He is resigned to being a hopeless computer "geek," and is already an object of much ridicule in the Online division for using a handheld computer. IT’S NO MYSTERY WHY “ENOLA HOLMES” IS POPULAR Netflix’s “Enola Holmes” is a wonderfully fun movie about puzzles and family. The cultural impact of Sherlock Holmes is hard to understate, producing countless stories as well as spin-offs. “Enola Holmes,” released on September 23, brings a new perspective to the screen by telling the story of Sherlock’s younger sister, Enola THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE IS OUTDATED AND UNNECESSARY The electoral college is outdated and unnecessary. The United States of America holds dear the ideal of people controlling their government. Although direct democracy, where each individual votes on everything, is impractical in a country the size of the US, the government has been set up to be practical and still give a great deal

of power to

COUNTY COUNCIL MOVES TO REPEAL MANDATORY BIKE REGISTRATION Photo: The Montgomery County council has proposed amendments to a controversial law that mandates bicycle registration. After Silverman filmed and posted the incident on his Youtube channel, it was covered by Fox 5, Reason Magazine and several other outlets. The coverage generated backlash, with residents upset about supposed waste of

resources

MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL Welcome to Montgomery Blair High School. 5/11 Awards Ceremony: Will take place virtually; link information will be posted shortly; 7:00 PM. 5/13 Professional Day: no school for students. 5/19 Senior Celebration Day; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 5/27 Graduation TIcklet/Cap & Gown Pickup: Two options: 2:30-3:30 PM for in-person seniors in the

SAC; 4:00

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS N A T I O N A L H O N O R S O C I E T Y M O NTG OME R Y B L A I R H I G H S C H OOL C H A P TE R 5 1 U ni v e r s i t y B l v d E a s t | Si l v e r Sp r i ng , M D 2 0 9 0 1 BLAIR STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE RESILIENCE Four team members led by Mr. Culver participated in this competition that will be televised and aired on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. The pandemic has taken a toll on the Blair community, but it has also demonstrated the resilience and perseverance of Blair students. Despite the challenges faced Blair students have still been able to GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Photo: Sankofa concludes with the traditional singing of the Black National Anthem. Last updated: Feb. 20, 2020, 1:26 p.m. Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans from doing that for most of 2020. Some stadiums have begun allowing attendance at limited capacity, causing many people to wonder if fans should be allowed at professional sporting events again. MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year HOME | SILVER CHIPSMASKS WITH SILVER REVIEWBLACK AND SILVER FACE MASKFACE MASKS WITH SILVER IONS La pelicula How to Be a Latin Lover comienza con un nino llamado Maximo (Noel Carabaza) que tiene el sueno de casarse con una mujer anciana que sea rica para no tener que trabajar. Este sueno se convierte en realidad, y Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) tiene de pareja a Peggy (Renee Taylor), una anciana con problemas de salud. In Noticias. "LOVE, VICTOR" IS A VICTORY FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH The new Hulu series brings much needed diversity to the coming out story. “Love, Victor” is a heartwarming Hulu series that touches on very real issues for LGBTQ+ teenagers, especially those living in less than accepting environments. Released on June 17, “Love, Victor” is a spin-off of “Love, Simon” (2018), a movie directed

by Greg

OPRAH WINFREY'S "THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD" RECEIVES The highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey presentation of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God" aired on Sunday, March 6, at 9 p.m. on ABC and received mixed reviews from Blair staff and students. "Their Eyes Were Watching God," published in 1937, deals with the life of Janie Crawford, a middle-aged black woman living in

the 1920s, and

COUNTY COUNCIL MOVES TO REPEAL MANDATORY BIKE REGISTRATION Photo: The Montgomery County council has proposed amendments to a controversial law that mandates bicycle registration. After Silverman filmed and posted the incident on his Youtube channel, it was covered by Fox 5, Reason Magazine and several other outlets. The coverage generated backlash, with residents upset about supposed waste of

resources

MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL Welcome to Montgomery Blair High School. 5/11 Awards Ceremony: Will take place virtually; link information will be posted shortly; 7:00 PM. 5/13 Professional Day: no school for students. 5/19 Senior Celebration Day; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 5/27 Graduation TIcklet/Cap & Gown Pickup: Two options: 2:30-3:30 PM for in-person seniors in the

SAC; 4:00

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS N A T I O N A L H O N O R S O C I E T Y M O NTG OME R Y B L A I R H I G H S C H OOL C H A P TE R 5 1 U ni v e r s i t y B l v d E a s t | Si l v e r Sp r i ng , M D 2 0 9 0 1 BLAIR STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE RESILIENCE Four team members led by Mr. Culver participated in this competition that will be televised and aired on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. The pandemic has taken a toll on the Blair community, but it has also demonstrated the resilience and perseverance of Blair students. Despite the challenges faced Blair students have still been able to GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Photo: Sankofa concludes with the traditional singing of the Black National Anthem. Last updated: Feb. 20, 2020, 1:26 p.m. Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans from doing that for most of 2020. Some stadiums have begun allowing attendance at limited capacity, causing many people to wonder if fans should be allowed at professional sporting events again. MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year HOME | SILVER CHIPSMASKS WITH SILVER REVIEWBLACK AND SILVER FACE MASKFACE MASKS WITH SILVER IONS La pelicula How to Be a Latin Lover comienza con un nino llamado Maximo (Noel Carabaza) que tiene el sueno de casarse con una mujer anciana que sea rica para no tener que trabajar. Este sueno se convierte en realidad, y Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) tiene de pareja a Peggy (Renee Taylor), una anciana con problemas de salud. In Noticias. "LOVE, VICTOR" IS A VICTORY FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH The new Hulu series brings much needed diversity to the coming out story. “Love, Victor” is a heartwarming Hulu series that touches on very real issues for LGBTQ+ teenagers, especially those living in less than accepting environments. Released on June 17, “Love, Victor” is a spin-off of “Love, Simon” (2018), a movie directed

by Greg

OPRAH WINFREY'S "THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD" RECEIVES The highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey presentation of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God" aired on Sunday, March 6, at 9 p.m. on ABC and received mixed reviews from Blair staff and students. "Their Eyes Were Watching God," published in 1937, deals with the life of Janie Crawford, a middle-aged black woman living in

the 1920s, and

COUNTY COUNCIL MOVES TO REPEAL MANDATORY BIKE REGISTRATION Photo: The Montgomery County council has proposed amendments to a controversial law that mandates bicycle registration. After Silverman filmed and posted the incident on his Youtube channel, it was covered by Fox 5, Reason Magazine and several other outlets. The coverage generated backlash, with residents upset about supposed waste of

resources

HOME | ORACLE OF BLAIR The ORACLE (Overall Results of an Analytical Consideration of the Looming Elections) of Blair is a senior class project at Montgomery Blair High School with the goal of modeling the 2020 presedential

election.

FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) that our team participates in is the highest echelon of FIRST events which combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Teams of high school students design, fabricate, and program robots for competition. There are currently more than 3,000 active FRC teams around the globe. GALLERY: GALLERY: BLAIR TRACK MEET VS. WALTER JOHNSON (5 About us Silver Chips Online is the award-winning online newspaper published by students from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver

Spring, Maryland.

FUNGI - MARINE BIO ONLINE General characteristics. Heterotrophic decomposers. Attach to and break down solid substrates to recycle nutrients back into the environment. Most common in SYNTACTIC BOOTSTRAPPING AND LEARNING NEW WORDS Syntactic Bootstrapping. For the purpose of this research, word learning is defined as assignment meanings to new words (if a mom tells her son, “look, here’s a ball!” and shows him the ball, he associates ball with the toy thing). The problem is that there are

many things in

SOUR IS A SWEET TREAT FOR FANS On May 21, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut album, Sour.At only 18 years old, the singer shares valuable lessons about the emotional rollercoaster of a breakup, leveraging her powerful vocals and unique

sound to do so.

PHOTO: CICADAS

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IT’S NO MYSTERY WHY “ENOLA HOLMES” IS POPULAR Netflix’s “Enola Holmes” is a wonderfully fun movie about puzzles and family. The cultural impact of Sherlock Holmes is hard to understate, producing countless stories as well as spin-offs. “Enola Holmes,” released on September 23, brings a new perspective to the screen by telling the story of Sherlock’s younger sister, Enola PHOTO: PINA COLADA 1 Alisa Lu. Alisa is an (almost) junior in the magnet, which is not a good thing, since it means she will be looking like a zombie for the

next few years.

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HOME | SILVER CHIPSMASKS WITH SILVER REVIEWBLACK AND SILVER FACE MASKFACE MASKS WITH SILVER IONS Audrey Haverland. April 12, 2021, 3:16 p.m. Gallery: March for Justice: 5 yr Old Assaulted by MoCo Police. People gather at East Silver Spring Elementary school - the school where a 5 year old was physically and verbally assaulted by Montgomery County Police after they were called on him for wandering off of school grounds. GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my photography. SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans BLAIR STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE RESILIENCE Their app Tabulo is a virtual whiteboard meant to aid teachers with online learning. The app connects a phone or other mobile device to a computer where users can draw or write on their mobile device and it will be immediately transferred onto the computer. MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year OPRAH WINFREY'S "THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD" RECEIVES The highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey presentation of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God" aired on Sunday, March 6, at

9 p.m. on ABC

"LOVE, VICTOR" IS A VICTORY FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH “Love, Victor” is a heartwarming Hulu series that touches on very real issues for LGBTQ+ teenagers, especially those living in less than accepting environments. JOE HOWLEY | SILVER CHIPS Joe Howley is a senior at Blair in the Communication Arts Program. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Online division of Chips and shares the Graphics Editorship with the infamous Brandon Proia. COUNTY COUNCIL MOVES TO REPEAL MANDATORY BIKE REGISTRATION After Silverman filmed and posted the incident on his Youtube channel, it was covered by Fox 5, Reason Magazine and several other outlets The coverage generated backlash, with residents upset about supposed waste of resources and over-policing. Delegate David Moon (D-District 20) posted the video on his Facebook page, referring to the law as "stupid" and "nonsense." MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL 51 University Blvd East Silver Spring Maryland 20901-2451 (301)

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HOME | SILVER CHIPSMASKS WITH SILVER REVIEWBLACK AND SILVER FACE MASKFACE MASKS WITH SILVER IONS Audrey Haverland. April 12, 2021, 3:16 p.m. Gallery: March for Justice: 5 yr Old Assaulted by MoCo Police. People gather at East Silver Spring Elementary school - the school where a 5 year old was physically and verbally assaulted by Montgomery County Police after they were called on him for wandering off of school grounds. GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my photography. SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans BLAIR STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE RESILIENCE Their app Tabulo is a virtual whiteboard meant to aid teachers with online learning. The app connects a phone or other mobile device to a computer where users can draw or write on their mobile device and it will be immediately transferred onto the computer. MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year OPRAH WINFREY'S "THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD" RECEIVES The highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey presentation of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God" aired on Sunday, March 6, at

9 p.m. on ABC

"LOVE, VICTOR" IS A VICTORY FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH “Love, Victor” is a heartwarming Hulu series that touches on very real issues for LGBTQ+ teenagers, especially those living in less than accepting environments. JOE HOWLEY | SILVER CHIPS Joe Howley is a senior at Blair in the Communication Arts Program. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Online division of Chips and shares the Graphics Editorship with the infamous Brandon Proia. COUNTY COUNCIL MOVES TO REPEAL MANDATORY BIKE REGISTRATION After Silverman filmed and posted the incident on his Youtube channel, it was covered by Fox 5, Reason Magazine and several other outlets The coverage generated backlash, with residents upset about supposed waste of resources and over-policing. Delegate David Moon (D-District 20) posted the video on his Facebook page, referring to the law as "stupid" and "nonsense." HOME | ORACLE OF BLAIR The ORACLE (Overall Results of an Analytical Consideration of the Looming Elections) of Blair is a senior class project at Montgomery Blair High School with the goal of modeling the 2020 presedential

election.

TRACK & FIELD

Track & Field – at Sectional meet at Sherwood at 5:30pm (if qualify, go to Regional meet on 6/12) Baseball hosing Kennedy at 7pm – winner goes to Blake on Wednesday 6/9, time tbd FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT The Blair Robot Project FRC Team 449. We are a student-led, mentor-guided FIRST Robotics Competition team based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Donate to us through Paypal! GALLERY: GALLERY: BLAIR TRACK MEET VS. WALTER JOHNSON (5 About us Silver Chips Online is the award-winning online newspaper published by students from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver

Spring, Maryland.

FUNGI - MARINE BIO ONLINE Fungi Eukaryotes - Kingdom Fungi General characteristics. Heterotrophic decomposers; Attach to and break down solid substrates to recycle nutrients back into the environment MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year SYNTACTIC BOOTSTRAPPING AND LEARNING NEW WORDS Word learning is hard, as usual. Alison Arnold researched how kids use syntax to learn new words and what this means when words are more

complex.

SOUR IS A SWEET TREAT FOR FANS On May 21, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut album, Sour.At only 18 years old, the singer shares valuable lessons about the emotional rollercoaster of a breakup, leveraging her powerful vocals and unique

sound to do so.

PHOTO: CICADAS

About us Silver Chips Online is the award-winning online newspaper published by students from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver

Spring, Maryland.

SILVER CHIPS ONLINE

Montgomery Blair High School's Online Student Newspaper. Sunday, June 6, 2021 12:46 am. About Us | Contact Us | Staff | Site Map | Print

Edition

MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL 51 University Blvd East Silver Spring Maryland 20901-2451 (301)

649-2800

HOME | SILVER CHIPSMASKS WITH SILVER REVIEWBLACK AND SILVER FACE MASKFACE MASKS WITH SILVER IONS Audrey Haverland. April 12, 2021, 3:16 p.m. Gallery: March for Justice: 5 yr Old Assaulted by MoCo Police. People gather at East Silver Spring Elementary school - the school where a 5 year old was physically and verbally assaulted by Montgomery County Police after they were called on him for wandering off of school grounds. GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my photography. SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans BLAIR STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE RESILIENCE Their app Tabulo is a virtual whiteboard meant to aid teachers with online learning. The app connects a phone or other mobile device to a computer where users can draw or write on their mobile device and it will be immediately transferred onto the computer. MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year OPRAH WINFREY'S "THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD" RECEIVES The highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey presentation of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God" aired on Sunday, March 6, at

9 p.m. on ABC

"LOVE, VICTOR" IS A VICTORY FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH “Love, Victor” is a heartwarming Hulu series that touches on very real issues for LGBTQ+ teenagers, especially those living in less than accepting environments. JOE HOWLEY | SILVER CHIPS Joe Howley is a senior at Blair in the Communication Arts Program. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Online division of Chips and shares the Graphics Editorship with the infamous Brandon Proia. COUNTY COUNCIL MOVES TO REPEAL MANDATORY BIKE REGISTRATION After Silverman filmed and posted the incident on his Youtube channel, it was covered by Fox 5, Reason Magazine and several other outlets The coverage generated backlash, with residents upset about supposed waste of resources and over-policing. Delegate David Moon (D-District 20) posted the video on his Facebook page, referring to the law as "stupid" and "nonsense." MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL 51 University Blvd East Silver Spring Maryland 20901-2451 (301)

649-2800

HOME | SILVER CHIPSMASKS WITH SILVER REVIEWBLACK AND SILVER FACE MASKFACE MASKS WITH SILVER IONS Audrey Haverland. April 12, 2021, 3:16 p.m. Gallery: March for Justice: 5 yr Old Assaulted by MoCo Police. People gather at East Silver Spring Elementary school - the school where a 5 year old was physically and verbally assaulted by Montgomery County Police after they were called on him for wandering off of school grounds. GALLERY: SANKOFA 2020 Catherine Lo. Hi everyone! I'm a Blair student figuring out the ins and outs of school and life. I hope to capture great moments, tell stories, and empower others through my photography. SHOULD FANS BE ALLOWED AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS Cheering on a team or player from the stands at a professional sporting event is an American pastime. However, the dangers of Covid-19 have prevented fans BLAIR STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE RESILIENCE Their app Tabulo is a virtual whiteboard meant to aid teachers with online learning. The app connects a phone or other mobile device to a computer where users can draw or write on their mobile device and it will be immediately transferred onto the computer. MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year OPRAH WINFREY'S "THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD" RECEIVES The highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey presentation of Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God" aired on Sunday, March 6, at

9 p.m. on ABC

"LOVE, VICTOR" IS A VICTORY FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH “Love, Victor” is a heartwarming Hulu series that touches on very real issues for LGBTQ+ teenagers, especially those living in less than accepting environments. JOE HOWLEY | SILVER CHIPS Joe Howley is a senior at Blair in the Communication Arts Program. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Online division of Chips and shares the Graphics Editorship with the infamous Brandon Proia. COUNTY COUNCIL MOVES TO REPEAL MANDATORY BIKE REGISTRATION After Silverman filmed and posted the incident on his Youtube channel, it was covered by Fox 5, Reason Magazine and several other outlets The coverage generated backlash, with residents upset about supposed waste of resources and over-policing. Delegate David Moon (D-District 20) posted the video on his Facebook page, referring to the law as "stupid" and "nonsense." HOME | ORACLE OF BLAIR The ORACLE (Overall Results of an Analytical Consideration of the Looming Elections) of Blair is a senior class project at Montgomery Blair High School with the goal of modeling the 2020 presedential

election.

TRACK & FIELD

Track & Field – at Sectional meet at Sherwood at 5:30pm (if qualify, go to Regional meet on 6/12) Baseball hosing Kennedy at 7pm – winner goes to Blake on Wednesday 6/9, time tbd FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT The Blair Robot Project FRC Team 449. We are a student-led, mentor-guided FIRST Robotics Competition team based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Donate to us through Paypal! GALLERY: GALLERY: BLAIR TRACK MEET VS. WALTER JOHNSON (5 About us Silver Chips Online is the award-winning online newspaper published by students from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver

Spring, Maryland.

FUNGI - MARINE BIO ONLINE Fungi Eukaryotes - Kingdom Fungi General characteristics. Heterotrophic decomposers; Attach to and break down solid substrates to recycle nutrients back into the environment MENTORS | FRC TEAM 449: THE BLAIR ROBOT PROJECT Dr. John Davis Teacher Sponsor. Joined: 2013 Team(s): FIRST Robotics Competition Team 449 and FIRST Lego League Jr. Team 6484 Ocupation: Physics Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools Fun Fact: Graduated from T.S. Wootton High School (before MCPS created a Math, Science & Computer Science Magnet at Montgomery Blair) and came back to teach science & engineering after a 24-year SYNTACTIC BOOTSTRAPPING AND LEARNING NEW WORDS Word learning is hard, as usual. Alison Arnold researched how kids use syntax to learn new words and what this means when words are more

complex.

SOUR IS A SWEET TREAT FOR FANS On May 21, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut album, Sour.At only 18 years old, the singer shares valuable lessons about the emotional rollercoaster of a breakup, leveraging her powerful vocals and unique

sound to do so.

PHOTO: CICADAS

About us Silver Chips Online is the award-winning online newspaper published by students from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver

Spring, Maryland.

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Edition

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* On Friday, July 12, 2019, MS. JENNIFER BACH, Blair social studies teacher, passed away. Several Blair students have created a short video to celebrate her memory . The death of a teacher is devastating for students, staff, and community; to help students manage the emotions that may arise after viewing the video, our school counselors are available to support students as needed. We also wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to Ms. Bach's

family.

* Check out Blair's HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH calendar here

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�Vea el calendario del Mes de la Herencia Hispana de Blair aquí

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PARENT VISITATION DAY Come visit your child's classes on 10/14; more information and

schedule

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�FIESTA BLAIR!

Join us on October 11 from 6:30-8pm for a celebration of Hispanic arts

and culture!

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* The application deadline for LUNCH FORMS (available in the main office and counseling) is 10/16; for faster processing APPLY online * Find out more about COLLEGE READINESS DAY on 10/16 (English

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all grades have activities, but there are registration forms for the Ninth Grade Activities (English

| español

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and the Eleventh Grade Activities (English

| español

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that are due by 9/27; payments for ninth and eleventh graders can be made in the Main Office during lunch, on online with a 3.75%

convenience fee

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finally, a consent form for the Student Data Questionnaire given with the PSAT is available for 10th and 11th grade parents * Seniors! CAP & GOWN ordering information is availble here

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* The full FALL ATHLETICS CALENDAR is now available * You can learn how to SIGN-UP FOR COLLEGE REP VISITS TO THE CAREER

CENTER here

* PARENTS/GUARDIANS! To receive CONNECT ED EMERGENCY MESSAGES and other important informational emails from Blair, we must have your email address on file; if you do not receive Connect Ed emails, please

fill out this form

and return it to the Main Office so we can contact you! * HELP BLAIR AND THE PTSA ...painlessly! There are many ways to raise funds for Blair with little or no effort!

For example, SIGN

UP YOUR GIANT/SAFEWAY/TARGET/AMAZON ACCOUNTS AND CARDS SO THEY SUPPORT BLAIR WITH EVERY PURCHASE! _Please note that many of these links have to reactivated annually, so update your cards today!_ * TESTING HELP: Find resources to help with success in the SAT and/or

ACT

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