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Hello! Are you interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL)? FSDB welcomes community members and business partners to register for our Free Community Education American Sign Language Classes offered on campus for over eight weeks from September to November 2024. The classes will be face-to-face and it will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EST. Class Dates: - Sept. 26, 2024 - Oct. 3, 2024 - Oct. 10, 2024 - Oct. 17, 2024 - Oct. 24, 2024 - Oct. 31, 2024 - Nov. 7, 2024 - Nov. 14, 2024 - Nov. 21, 2024 Registration is required and will be limited to 25 participants. Each individual must register with their email address. Participants must check in at the FSDB Police guard house using a valid form of identification to enter the campus building. To Register, please click the link below: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5txaxw5/lp/c13f64b2-2306-4b1e-b976-611ed6470ef2

Don't forget to tune in to our stories today for a fascinating look at the history of FSDB! #FSDBTakeoverThursday

Want to be a part of the FSDB Family? We are looking for an Executive Director of Mental Health. If that's you, click the link below to learn more and apply. If you know someone who would be interested, please share! https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/ST-AUGUSTINE-EXECUTIVE-DIRECTOR-OF-MENTAL-HEALTH-48008299-1-FL-32084/1211914800/

In 1977, Blind students participated in the Orchestra Club, where they learned to play music and gave performances at FSDB. Some of the instruments they played were drums, flutes, horns, violins, and piano. Source:  FSDB Museum #FSDBWayBackWhenensday

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) will host a job fair to recruit talent for all departments and positions this Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The event will be in Moore Hall on the FSDB campus in historic St. Augustine and is open to the public. Join us to learn about employment opportunities! FSDB is a state of Florida agency and a major employer in St. Johns County that offers many challenging and rewarding career opportunities. For more information about current openings and benefits, visit www.fsdbk12.org/careers

Residential Supervisor Joann Janson, from Gregg Hall, teaches student Janiya how to put their new furniture together. Great work! #FSDBCampusLifeTuesdays #ThisIsFSDB

Welcome Ashley Moceri to FSDB! Ashley will be working as a Speech-Language Pathologist! She has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist for nine years and looks forward to continuing her career with FSDB! She also looks forward to being part of the FSDB team, expanding her horizons in ASL, and helping students with visual impairments. Some fun facts about Ashley are that she has been to nine U.S. national parks and nineteen U.S. states. Not only does she enjoy traveling, but she also enjoys baking, gardening, running, painting, reading and spending time with her pets. We are so happy you are here with us at FSDB! #ThisisFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) will host a job fair to recruit talent for all departments and positions this Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The event will be in Moore Hall on the FSDB campus in historic St. Augustine and is open to the public. Join us to learn about employment opportunities! FSDB is a state of Florida agency and a major employer in St. Johns County that offers many challenging and rewarding career opportunities. For more information about current openings and benefits, visit www.fsdbk12.org/careers

Teddy practiced using his cane while assisting with the setup for the PBIS Luau on August 29. Thank you for your help, Teddy! #FSDBAcademicMondays #ThisIsFSDB #O&M

Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming Court, and a big congratulations to Homecoming King & Queen Antawn Wanliss, and Anabelle Abenchuchan! #FSDBRecapSunday #ThisIsFSDB

Last Thursday, our Dragons football team took victory in the season opener of the 2024-2025 season! To read the recap of the game, click the link below: https://fsdbathletics.org/news/2024/8/30/football-dragons-take-victory-in-season-opener-against-cornerstone-academy.aspx To view the photos from the game, click the link below: https://zenfolio.page.link/4sqdr #FSDBSportsSaturdays #GoDragons #OneTeamOneHeartbeat

Today, Friday, September 6, we had our annual Deaf Homecoming parade and Pep Rally. This is the second year that the Homecoming Court was escorted in Jeep Wranglers, which were decorated to match the "Las Vegas" theme this year. We had additions to this year's parade, like the Flagler College Deaf Awareness Club! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Deaf High School Department and Homecoming Court. We are ready for the big day tomorrow!! To view the photos from Parade & Pep Rally, click on the link below: https://zenfolio.page.link/NNvby #ThisIsFSDB #FSDBHomecoming #Homecoming2024 #LasVegas

Ivabella Essex is a senior in the Deaf Department. She has been at FSDB for twelve years since the ELC! Her favorite subject is Physical Education. Ivabella's favorite part of her time here was playing sports with her best teammates and coaches. During her sophomore and junior years, her basketball team won the Mason-Dixon Championship two years in a row. "I am so grateful to have had such amazing teammates and coaches! I can't imagine what my sports seasons would have been like without them!" shared Ivabella. One fun fact about Ivabella is that she loves to travel. She has visited 46 states and one country and plans to visit two more soon. "Florida is one of the best states and will always be in my heart!" stated Ivabella. #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB #FSDBFam #GrowingUpAtFSDBFridays

Today on campus was absolutely chaotic! It seemed like a circus had come to town with all the vibrant and eccentric costumes and makeup. Some students looked like terrifying clowns, while others appeared comical or even downright adorable. #Homecoming2024 #DHSHomecoming2024 #FSDBHomecoming2024 #ThisIsFSDB

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) will host a job fair to recruit talent for all departments and positions Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The event will be in Moore Hall on the FSDB campus in historic St. Augustine and is open to the public. Join us to learn about employment opportunities! FSDB is a state of Florida agency and a major employer in St. Johns County that offers many challenging and rewarding career opportunities. For more information about current openings and benefits, visit www.fsdbk12.org/careers

Viva Las Vegas! Today, the Deaf High School Homecoming is taking over our socials! Don't miss out on the excitement, follow our stories throughout the day! #FSDBTakeoverThursdays

Today's theme was "Hard Rock/ Dress Like Your Favorite Musician/Performer Day!" It was amazing to see both students and staff dressed up as their favorite rock musicians and performers. The outfits were reminiscent of what you would see at a high-energy rock concert in Las Vegas! #Homecoming2024 #DHSHomecoming2024 #FSDBHomecoming2024 #ThisIsFSDB #HardRock

Parent Univesity Presents: "Let's Talk About Fall Fun!" Wednesday, September 11, 2024 4:30 - 6:30 PM @ Moore Hall CLD For Deaf Department Students, Parents, Siblings & Friends During this class, you will learn to communicate about all things Fall! Deaf Department students, families, & friends are invited to learn signs and concepts while having fun! Learn signs for Fall: weather, clothing, activities, food, holidays and much more. Communicating doesn't just mean ASL. We will discuss strategies to use when others around you don't know sign language. All skill levels are welcome and needed. This is a perfect opportunity to learn and play together. RSVP by Sept. 9 to ensure we have sufficient materials and dinner for everyone. RSVP at: https://bit.ly/FSDB-FALL-FUN-2024 Parents must check in at the front gate. Travel reimbursement is available.

Thirty- nine years ago,  FSDB had a homecoming weekend and celebrated the 100th Anniversary of FSDB.  There was a parade, luncheon, Homecoming Queen, courts, and skits. FSDB Booster Club hosted a luncheon before the football game. Homecoming courts on the football field paint showed 100 years old. FSDB football lost the game against St. Joseph Academy, 0-21. #FSDBWayBackWhensday

Hello, FSDB Families!!! The first Parent Engagement Workshop for the 2024-25 school year themed "Don't Bottle It Up!" will be held on Friday, September 13, at 9 am at Moore Hall CLD. Details and RSVP information are below. About Childhood has changed over the last several years. This change began long before the pandemic and has had a significant impact on how our children and youth engage with the world. In the book, The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt describes the transition from play-based childhood to phone-based childhood and how ‘safetyism’ blocks the experiences that build resilience in young people. Let the fear and anxiety go away! Find the joy in academics and assessments as we venture through the core memories of the FSDB academic program. This session will provide some highlights from the book and a discussion on how we can support our young people at home and school. President Tracie Snow will POP-IN! and lead an interactive game. RSVP Remember to RSVP by September 10 to ensure we have sufficient supplies, lunch, and cookies! Please RSVP at the following link: https://bit.ly/PEW-SEPT-2024 For more information, contact Misty Porter, FSDB Parent Liasion, at 904-827-2988 or porterm@fsdbk12.org Travel reimbursement is available for this event. All guests must check in at campus police prior to joining us for the workshop.