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Blind Steam Camp played "Minute to Win It" games today. One of the games they participated in was called "Paper Towel Towers." Two campers competed against each other to see who could build the highest tower made out of paper towels and toilet paper.

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about 15 hours ago, FSDB
A student is building a tower with paper towels.
A student is building a tower with paper towels.
A student is building a tower with paper towels.
A student is building a tower with paper towels.
A student is getting ready to build a tower with paper towels.
A student is building a tower with paper towels
A student is building a tower with paper towels.
A student is building a tower with paper towels.
Blind ECC Summer Camp held a PE activity this morning to start their day. They played fun games and activities involving the parachute.

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about 18 hours ago, FSDB
A student holding onto the parachute inside the gym.
A wide shot of students and staff playing with the parachute inside the gym.
Two students holding onto the parachute inside the gym.
Side shot of students and staff playing with the parachute.
A student smiling as he holds the parachute inside the gym.
A wide shot of students and staff playing with the parachute inside the gym.
Today, Summer Quest campers started their day by kayaking on the waters near FSDB. They enjoyed the warm sun and paddled alongside friends and staff.

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about 19 hours ago, FSDB
Summer Quest Group smile for a photo behind a yellow kayak by the water surrounding FSDB.
Two campers wearing life jackers and kayaking together in a yellow kayak out on the water.
A camper and staff kayak together in a blue kayak out on the water.
Two campers kayak together out on the water in a blue kayak.
Two campers kayak together out on the water in a yellow kayak.
A camper and staff member sit in a green kayak out on the water and waving to the camera.
A staff member and two campers smile for a photo in a blue kayak.
A camper smiles as she paddles on a yellow kayak out on the water. m
During Deaf Steam Camp, campers worked on an Egg Drop project. Afterward, they enjoyed the nice weather outdoors with a Frictionless Slip n' Slide.

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1 day ago, FSDB
Student on a slip and slide outside Palm Row.
Student and teacher work on an egg drop inside the classroom.
Student on slip and slide outside Palm Row.
Student on slip and slide outside Palm Row.
Student and teacher discuss the project inside the classroom.
Student on slip and slide outside Palm Row.
Student on slip and slide outside Palm Row.
Students work on their egg drop creation inside the classroom.
Student walks on the grass as he gets sprayed with water guns.
Teacher is on the slip and slide outside Palm Row.
This morning at the Deaf K-2 Summer Camp, we had a special visit from the FSDB Police, along with a St. Johns County police officer and her dog. They taught the campers how to collect evidence and examine fingerprints. The children also had the opportunity to pet the police dog, and the looks on their faces were priceless!

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2 days ago, FSDB
A camper is petting the dog inside a classroom.
A camper is petting a dog inside the classroom.
A camper handshakes the dog hand while the dog looks at the sheriff inside the classroom.
The dog handshakes the camper hand and looks at the sheriff.
A student smiles as he pets the dog head inside the classroom.
The dog handshakes the camper hand inside the classroom.
The camper tells a staff member to be quiet as he pets the dog head inside the classroom.
At the Blind STEAM Camp, campers built their own Pizza Box Solar Ovens. They used pizza boxes to create simple solar ovens that capture the sun's rays to cook s'mores for everyone to enjoy. Unfortunately, the sun wasn't shining during this activity, so they will use their solar ovens tomorrow.

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3 days ago, FSDB
A student is adding foil to the pizza box sitting down at a table inside Cary White.
Two students and a staff member helps each other with the pizza box solar oven inside Cary White.
A student listens to the teacher of instructions for the pizza oven box.
Group of students and staff work together to make a solar oven out of a pizza box.
ELC Camp began yesterday with a water day to cool off after the learning activities! What fun!

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3 days ago, FSDB
ELC student wearing mermaid bathing suit head down the water side.
Two students play in the water slide area together outside on the grassy area of FSDB.
Students play in the water slide area.
ELC students play in the water slide area.
The ECC Blind Camp spent their morning kayaking on the beautiful waters surrounding FSDB!

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3 days ago, FSDB
Group of students smile for a photo holding the kayak sticks under the Pavillon by the water at FSDB.
A camp staff member and a camper kayak in a blue kayak on the water.
A camp staff member and camper wave to the camera out on the water in a blue kayak.
Two kayaks with staff member and camper pass each other out on the water.
Two sets of kayaks with staff members and campers kayak out on the water.
A yellow kayak with one staff member and two campers out on the water.
The Deaf Steam and Deaf K-2 camps are currently in full swing! The Deaf Steam camp has been working on a project called the Motorized Swing. Meanwhile, the theme for the Deaf K-2 camp is Detective and Forensics. Today, the campers designed their own detective badges.

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4 days ago, FSDB
Students talk to each other inside the classroom.
Students work on a project inside the classroom.
Student smiles with her badge inside the classroom.
Students work on a project inside the classroom.
Student works on a project inside the classroom.
Two students hug for a photo inside the classroom.
Students work on a project together inside the classroom.
The Blind ECC and Blind Steam camp is now in full swing on Day 1. Thank you to Dog, Inc. for bringing the dogs for our students!

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4 days ago, FSDB
Students play together with foam blocks inside Cary White.
A student and golden retriever dog give each other kisses.
Students listening to the teacher instructions for a game.
Students work together with foam blocks.
Student pets a dog.
Please welcome Olivia Jaques to FSDB!

Olivia was previously a math teacher at Deaf High School and has returned to FSDB to work in Parent Services as the Registrar.

She is very excited to be back on campus in this new position and looks forward to working with incoming students and their families.

A fun fact about Olivia is that she has two children.

Welcome back, Olivia! We are thrilled to have you here!
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8 days ago, FSDB
Olivia is wearing a blue tank top smiling for her photo with a purple background and silver backdrop. Below her photo is a white textbox that says "Olivia Jaques, Registrar"
Are you ready to become a vital part of the FSDB Family? We’re searching for our new Assistant Principal of Instruction for our Deaf High School! Click the link below to discover more about this exciting opportunity and submit your application. Do you know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this message!

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/ST-AUGUSTINE-ASSISTANT-PRINCIPAL-OF-INSTRUCTION-48008280-FL-32084/1394814900/

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10 days ago, FSDB
Red graphic that says " We are looking for our next Assistant Principal of Instruction in Deaf High School"
Happy summer from our SOAR students in the Deaf Department!

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14 days ago, FSDB
SOAR group wearing matching shirts excitedly smile for a photo before heading home for the summer.
SOAR students smiling for a photo by the buses before they head off home for the summer.
On behalf of the FSDB Campus Police Department, we want to take a moment to recognize Dr. Jerry Chandlee, Chief of Campus Police on his last day with us! After decades of dedicated service, today we celebrate his well-earned retirement. Chief Chandlee's commitment to protecting the FSDB community, steady leadership, and unwavering integrity will leave a lasting impression for years to come.

Thank you, Chief, for every long night, every tough call, and every moment you put our community before yourself. You've earned this next chapter, and we hope it brings you joy and happiness.

His badge may be retiring, but his impact never will!

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14 days ago, FSDB
Jerry smiling in his uniform with an American flag in the background.
Jerry and his coworker smile for a photo with the Happy Retirement flag in background.
Jerry smiles with President Tracie Snow with the Happy Retirement flag background.
A group of co workers smile with Jerry with the Happy Retirement flag background.
DMS held its 8th-grade graduation ceremony on May 28th. We wish our 8th graders all the best as they move to Deaf High School next year!

To view the rest of the photos from the graduation, click the link below: https://fsdb.zenfolio.com/p1019679024

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14 days ago, FSDB
Assistant Principal of Middle School handshakes a 8th grader wearing a red dress on stage in Kirk.
A 8th grader walking down the aisle in Kirk.
A student signs the pledge of allegiance on stage in Kirk.
A 8th grade student walks down the aisle in Kirk.
A 8th grade student hugs the 8th grade teacher on stage in Kirk.
A 8th grade student smiles for her photo holding a folder in Kirk.
A teacher looks at the 8th grade student on stage in Kirk.
A teacher gives a student a fist bump on stage in Kirk.
A student pose a peace sign on stage in Kirk.
Yesterday, May 27th, BMS hosted its 8th-grade graduation in the Music Building. Good luck to our 8th graders attending Blind High School next year!

To view the rest of the photos from the graduation, click the link shared below: https://fsdb.zenfolio.com/p638873894

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15 days ago, FSDB
A student smiles with the blind principal with his certificate on stage in Music Building.
Three students sing on stage for the graduation.
A group of staff members smile with 8th grade student who received his certification on stage in the Music Building.
A retired staff smiles with a student who won his award smiles on stage in Music Building.
A group of staff smile with a 8th grade student who is holding her certification on stage in Music Building.
On Friday, May 22nd, the Deaf Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation ceremony. We are so proud of our seniors and can’t wait to see what they will do in the future! Go Dragons!

Below is the link to view the full gallery from the deaf graduation: https://fsdb.zenfolio.com/p545438120

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15 days ago, FSDB
Tracie Snow smiling with a deaf graduate wearing red cap and gown on stage in Kirk.
Tracie Snow smiles with a deaf graduate wearing red cap and gown on stage in Kirk.
Valedictorian presents on stage in her red cap and gown.
Tracie Snow takes a selfie with a deaf graduate.
A deaf senior signs on stage in her red cap and gown.
Board of Trustee member hand shakes a deaf graduate student on stage in Kirk.
Tracie Snow smiles with a deaf senior on stage in Kirk.
Tracie Snow smiles with a deaf graduate on stage in Kirk.
Last Thursday, May 18th, the Blind Class of 2026 held their graduation ceremony in Kirk Auditorium. We are so proud of our students and can't wait to see what they accomplish in the future! Go Cobras!

Below is the link to view the full gallery from the blind graduation event:https://fsdb.zenfolio.com/p862210246

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15 days ago, FSDB
Tracie Snow holds the diploma with a blind graduate on stage in Kirk.
A blind graduate smile for her photo in her blue cap and gown on the stairs in Kirk.
Tracie Snow smiles with a blind graduate holding the diploma on stage in Kirk.
A student stands on stage in Kirk in his blue cap and gown.
Tracie Snow smiles with a blind graduate holding the diploma on stage in Kirk.
A blind student smiles on stage in his blue cap and gown.
Thursday, May 21st, the FSDB Dance Troupe had their final performance for FSDB students, teachers, staff, and the community. It was a great way to end the year. We will miss our seniors on the Dance Troupe!

To view the photos from the performance, click the link shared below: https://fsdb.zenfolio.com/p158024302

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15 days ago, FSDB
A student is dancing with an umbrella on stage in Kirk.
A student is wearing a maroon color dress signing on stage in Kirk.
A student is signing on stage in Kirk.
A student wearing a yellow shirt signing to his mom on stage in Kirk.
Two students perform a duet on stage in Kirk.
Two students hold hands on stage in Kirk.
A student is wearing a sparkle gray dress singing on stage in Kirk.
A student wearing a sparkle yellow dress and pink skirt signing on stage in Kirk.
A student dressed like the moon dancing on stage in Kirk.
The Outdoor Club took a chartered boat ride and explored the local coastline with Florida Water Warriors.

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16 days ago, FSDB
Students smile with a person who works for Florida Water Warriors on the boat.
A student looks out on the water from the boat.
A student smiles with a female part of the Florida Water Warriors group holding a turtle shell.
A female holding the turtle shell while a student sits on the boat and touches it.
Two students pose with a female who works part of the group holding the turtle shell outside on the boat.
A selfie with the sponsor of the club and students in the back sitting on the boat.