Due to the winter storm passing through our area tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 22), FSDB will not run Yellow Bus routes 22, 25, 26, and 27 (morning and afternoon). The forecast includes freezing temperatures, rain and the possibility of ice on roads. Driving our buses in these conditions is unsafe. School will still be in session, and parents may drop off and pick up their children for classes. We will continue to work with the SJC Emergency Operations Center to monitor the weather. We will relay any changes to our operations through our mass notification system, the FSDB website and social media. Please stay safe and warm.
22 days ago, FSDB
FSDB Update: Winter Weather Advisory, January 21, 2025.
Hello FSDB Families, We wanted to send a reminder that this weekend will be a "Long Weekend." All students will go home tomorrow, Thursday, January 16, at 2:05 p.m. (Friday schedule). There is no school on Friday and Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday). SHOW Bus students will be picked up on Monday, January 20, at their normal pick-up time. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21. We hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
28 days ago, FSDB
Long Weekend Graphic: Students Leave Thursday, January 16. SHOW Bus Students Return, Monday, January 20. Classes Resume, Tuesday, January 21. Classes Resume: Tuesday, January 21
We are looking for our next Executive Director of Mental Health! Visit www.fsdbk12.org/careers or click the link below to learn more about the position, qualifications, and how to apply. Take this opportunity to make a difference in a student's life and become part of a great school! #YouBelongHere https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/ST-AUGUSTINE-EXECUTIVE-DIRECTOR-OF-MENTAL-HEALTH-48008299-1-1-1-FL-32084/1240264900/
about 2 months ago, FSDB
Looking for our next Exec. Director of Mental Health
FSDB is hosting the 2024 U.S. High School Goalball Championships! Starting tomorrow at 9 a.m., 10 boys teams and 11 girls teams from across the U.S. will compete to become National Champions. Pool play will be held on Friday and Saturday. Bracket play begins Saturday afternoon/evening, and the Medal games will be held on Sunday morning. For more information about the schedule, scores, and livestreaming, visit https://www.fsdbk12.org/goalball-championships
2 months ago, FSDB
Goalball Championships Logo
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) announces a public meeting to which all persons of the public are invited. Location • FSDB Campus: 207 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 • Building: Moore Hall (corner of San Marco Ave. and Macaris St.) • Room: Center for Learning and Development (CLD) Date and Time Friday, December 13, 2024 • 9:30 a.m.– Regular Board Meeting (CLD) The Board meeting will be livestreamed and available on the FSDB Board of Trustees Meeting webpage at www.fsdbk12.org/board-of-trustees-meetings.
2 months ago, FSDB
Board of Trustees Meeting, Friday, December 13, 2024
Save the Date!!! The FSDB Braille Challenge will be held on February 27, 2025, on the FSDB campus. Open to students in grades 1-12, the Braille Challenge provides a fun and friendly competition for students to show off their braille skills, meet new people, and participate in the day’s activities! Braille Institute developed the Braille Challenge to motivate students to practice and hone their braille literacy skills, which are essential to academic and employment success. For more information, please contact April Wallace at wallacea@fsdbk12.org or 904-827-2355.
4 months ago, FSDB
Graphic shows a map with a pirate skull in the middle. Wording says "FSDB Braille Challenge, Save the Date, February 27,2025"
The FSDB campus has been assessed and determined to be safe for staff and students to return. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15, as originally scheduled after the long weekend. Click the link below to read the full announcement and view it in ASL. https://www.fsdbk12.org/alerts
4 months ago, FSDB
FSDB Update: Classes Resume, Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Based on the most recent weather advisory and due to the lateness of the storm passing through our area, FSDB will be closed the remainder of the week. Click the link below to read the full announcement and view it in ASL. https://www.fsdbk12.org/alerts
4 months ago, FSDB
Campus closed remainder of the week
FSDB participated in several weather briefings this morning on Hurricane Milton. The leadership team has decided to close the school from Tuesday, October 8, through Thursday, October 10. Click the link below to read the full announcement and view it in ASL. https://www.fsdbk12.org/alerts
4 months ago, FSDB
FSDB Alert: Campus Closed Due to Hurricane Milton
Based on the most recent weather advisory, the strengthening of the storm, and the delay in the storm passing through our area, FSDB classes for Friday, September 27 are canceled and the campus will be closed. At this time, school will be in session and under normal operations on Monday, September 30. Boarding programs students will be picked up at their regularly scheduled time and bus stop. ––– Según el aviso meteorológico más reciente, el fortalecimiento de la tormenta y el retraso en el paso de la tormenta por nuestra área, las clases de FSDB para el viernes 27 de septiembre se cancelan y el campus estará cerrado. En este momento, la escuela estará en sesión y bajo operaciones normales el lunes 30 de septiembre. Los estudiantes de los programas de internado serán recogidos en su horario y parada de autobús programados regularmente.
5 months ago, FSDB
Campus Closure
View in ASL: https://vimeo.com/1013311934 Based on the most recent weather advisory, FSDB plans to have classes on Friday, September 27. All Yellow Bus routes (morning and afternoon) will follow the regular Friday schedule. We will continue to monitor the weather and the impacts of the storm. If we need to cancel any bus routes on Friday morning, we will inform families via School Messenger, social media and our website. (Yellow Bus Routes: 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, and 29 ––– Según el aviso meteorológico más reciente, FSDB planea tener clases el viernes 27 de septiembre. Todas las rutas de los autobuses amarillos (mañana y tarde) seguirán el horario regular de los viernes. Continuaremos monitoreando el clima y los efectos de la tormenta. Si el viernes por la mañana necesitamos cancelar alguna ruta de autobús, les informaremos a las familias a través de School Messenger, redes sociales y nuestro sitio web. (las rutas de los autobuses amarillos: 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, and 29)
5 months ago, FSDB
Hurricane Helene Graphic – September 26, 2024
View message in ASL: https://vimeo.com/1012808962 Due to the impending storm, FSDB will cancel classes on Thursday, September 26. The remaining SHOW bus students will go home today (Wednesday) following the regular Friday bus schedule (see routes below). All Yellow Bus and Parent Pick-Up students will go home at 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday). All after-school activities are canceled for Wednesday and Thursday. Classes are expected to resume on Friday. The following SHOW routes WILL go home on WEDNESDAY, September 25, at 2:05 p.m. • SHOW Route 4 – Orlando • SHOW Route 5 – Homestead • SHOW Route 7 – Titusville • SHOW Route 10 – Sebring • SHOW Route 12 – West Palm Beach • SHOW Route 13 – Dunn Ave./Fernandina Important notes: • As of Wednesday at 2:05 p.m., the Boarding Program is closed to all students for the remainder of the week. • All after-school activities are canceled for Wednesday and Thursday. Please visit our FSDB Alerts page for further updates (www.fsdbk12.org/alerts)
5 months ago, FSDB
FSDB Update: Tropical Storm Helene
FSDB participated in several weather briefings over the last few hours about potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. This system is expected to become a hurricane and could potentially reach the coast as a major hurricane. The leadership team has decided that five SHOW bus students will go home early this week following the regular Friday pick-up bus schedules (see routes below). We understand you may not have bad weather in your area, however, there is concern that the roads might not be safe later in the week because of the storm. We also have to make sure our bus chaperones have enough time to make it back safely to FSDB after dropping off your child. Our thoughts are with every family during this weather event and hope you all stay safe. Further communication regarding classes for the rest of the week will be shared as we learn more about the path and impact of this storm.   The following SHOW routes WILL go home on Tuesday, September 24 at 2:05 p.m. All students on these routes MUST go home. • SHOW Route 1 – Naples • SHOW Route 2 – Pinellas Park • SHOW Route 3 – Pensacola • SHOW Route 8 – Ocala  • SHOW Route 9 – Land O’ Lakes Please visit our FSDB Alerts page for further updates. (www.fsdbk12.org/alerts)
5 months ago, FSDB
FSDB Update: Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Graphic
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.
5 months ago, FSDB
PEW presents Don't Bottle It Up! Flyer.
We are excited to announce the creation of customized locker name tags for our new students who joined the Blind Middle School this year! These unique tags are designed carefully and creatively to ensure each student feels special and recognized. Steps to Create the Tags: - Coloring: Each name tag is filled with the student’s favorite colors, making them vibrant and personalized. - Hand Stamping: Each tag is hand-stamped with images that the students love, adding a personal touch to each tag. - Lamination: The tags are laminated for durability, ensuring they last throughout the school year. - Braille Labels: Clear Braille labels are added so students can independently read their names. Magnetic Attachment: The tags come with a magnet, allowing them to move easily. Our students have expressed immense joy and appreciation for these customized gifts. They feel valued and excited to receive something made for them, which they can use and cherish daily. This initiative enhances their school experience and fosters a sense of belonging and independence. #FSDBAcademicMondays
6 months ago, FSDB
10 photo collage of blind middle school students smiling for a picture close- up of them and their new name tags on the lockers.
Two weeks until Homecoming! We are so excited to see former students, families, FSDB staff, students and new faces gather to socialize and cheer on our teams on September 7! Show your support by wearing red or dragon gear! Below is the schedule for September 7: 8:30 a.m. - Volleyball 3 team ( Florida, Louisana & Tennessee) tournament @ Settles Gym 2:00 p.m. - Academic Bowl (Students vs. Alumni) @ Kirk Auditorium 5:00 p.m - J.V. Football vs. TBA @ Usina Field 7:00 p.m. - V Football vs. Tennessee @ Usina Field Let's go Dragons!!!! #FSDBSportSaturdays #Homecoming2024
6 months ago, FSDB
Red & White graphic that shows pictures of football and volleyball. In the middle of the graphic says "2024 Homecoming, Saturday, September 7, Football, Volleyball, and Academic Bowl
Welcome Theresa "Tracy" Lawing to FSDB! Theresa is working in the BEMS as an English Language Arts teacher! She loves teaching, reading, and writing. She believes that students need an audience or a place to publish their studies to understand their words' value fully. " I want to thank the Blind Middle School staff for their warm welcome. I had a wonderful first day of school meeting our students!" shared Theresa. Theresa is from Long Beach, California, but most recently lived in Farmington, New Mexico, where Theresa and her husband raised their family. Another fun fact is Theresa has been to Disneyland over 100 times. She was a "cast member" when she was in high school! We are so glad to have you here with us!! #ThisisFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
6 months ago, FSDB
Theresa is wearing a navy blue tank top smiling for her picture outside at Palm Row. White graphic on bottom left says "BEMS English Language Arts Teacher".
FSDB is excited to continue our Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Interactive Learning Series for children who are blind/visually impaired (B/VI) or deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH).   Join us for the 2024-25 Fall Virtual ECC Interactive Learning Series, "Life Essentials - Being Prepared - Tools for Success". Each student will receive a box of materials and join this collaborative virtual classroom that promotes creativity, conversation, and an opportunity to build skills connected to the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). Materials will be mailed to your home the week before the event. • When: Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. EST (Eastern Standard Time) • What: An interactive morning for students ages 6-15 who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH), blind/visually impaired (B/VI), or dual sensory impaired (DSI) and who live in Florida. • Where: Virtual classroom via ZOOM. You must register, and space is limited! Register at the link below: https://bit.ly/Fall-Virtual-ECC-2024 For questions, please contact Jennifer Valderrama at valderramaj@fsdbk12.org or 904-827-2454.
6 months ago, FSDB
Fall 2024 Virtual ECC flyer
Welcome Michele Dosio to FSDB! Michele will be an Instructional Assistant for our Blind Elementary and Middle school students. She is looking forward to meeting her students and their families! Michele has four children, all boys, and loves plants & flowers. She is from Pennsylvania and was a wedding florist and an elementary teacher for seven years! We are so thrilled you are here with us at FSDB! #ThisisFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB
6 months ago, FSDB
Photo of Michele in an orange short sleeve shirt smiling for the camera outside of Moore Hall. White graphic on bottom left says "BEMS Instructional Assistant"
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) announces public meetings to which all persons of the public are invited. Location • FSDB Campus, 207 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 • Building: Moore Hall (corner of San Marco Ave. and Macaris St.) • Room: Center for Learning and Development (CLD) Date and Time • Friday, August 23, 2024 • 9 a.m. – Regular Board Meeting (CLD) The Board meeting will be livestreamed and available on the FSDB Board of Trustees Meeting webpage at www.fsdbk12.org/board-of-trustees-meetings. Members of the public are invited to address the board for up to three minutes per person. All public comments are limited to 45 minutes in total. Public comment registration cards must be turned in no later than the start of the event.
6 months ago, FSDB
Board of Trustees Meeting, Friday, August 23, 2024