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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

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.

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.

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

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.

Welcome Victoria Golden to FSDB! Victoria is working in Deaf High School as a Digital Information Technology teacher! " I am excited to work with a variety of middle and high school students!" shared Victoria. Victoria is a recent graduate of Flagler College. She is an avid reader and reads around three books a month! We are so happy to have you as part of the FSDB Family! #ThisisFSDB #FSDBFam #YouBelongAtFSDB

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.

Welcome Calvin Doudt to FSDB! Previously, he was a Deaf and hard-of-hearing itinerant teacher for the Lee County school district. Now, he works at FSDB at the Deaf High School as a mathematics teacher! Calvin looks forward to teaching students math and exposing them to real-world experiences. He is also excited to meet new staff at FSDB! Calvin is currently ABD (all but dissertation), working on his doctorate in educational leadership at Lamar University. He is also a proud father to two children, Wyatt, age 7, and Audrey, age 5. We are so thrilled to have you here at FSDB! #FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB

Family Open House will be held this Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 1–4 p.m. Families can meet teachers, visit the dorms and assist their child in moving in, bring medications to the Health Care Center and speak with representatives from the Transportation, Athletics, and other departments. Click the link below for more information. https://www.fsdbk12.org/family-open-house

The FSDB Campus Police and St. Johns County Sheriff's Office will be holding a Hostage Negotiations Training on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The training will occur at Rhyne Hall, located within the compounds of the main campus. There will be clearly marked training signage posted around the area. You may hear loud discussions from scenario players which is part of the training. Please do not be alarmed by the public safety resources you will see on campus, as these exercises are not actual incidents.

Say Hello to Story Phillips! Story just finished Graduate School at Jacksonville University and landed a job at FSDB as a Speech Language Pathologist! "I am very excited to learn sign language and be part of the team at FSDB!" shared Story. A fun fact about Story is that her hometown, Winter Garden, has a road named after her great-grandfather! We are super excited to have you as part of our FSDB Family! #FSDBFam #ThisIsFSDB #YouBelongAtFSDB [Image Description: Story in a light brown colored shirt smiling for a picture under trees in Moore Hall. White graphic on bottom left says "Story Phillips, Speech Language Pathologist".]

FSDB Gym Shows were the most popular performance on campus, starting in the 1930s. The whole campus worked together to make it happen. Young and older students performed on the stage on the FSDB athletic field, where the current Settles gym and Vaill Hall now stand. Gym Shows took place on campus each year. In the 1970s, gym shows were no longer held. The FSDB Dance Troupe was founded by Cheryl Johnson (retired FSDB teacher and Dance Troupe sponsor). Currently, the FSDB Dance Troupe is still running. #TimeMachineTuesday #DeafHistoryMonth

May’s Spirit week is brought to you by Deaf Elementary School! Be part of the teacher and staff appreciation celebration with a nod to Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour. Remember to stay aligned to our dress code and expectations. Spirit Week begins on Monday!

On Friday, April 12, the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and School Related Employee of the Year were presented to the Board of Trustees. Congratulations to: - Madison Baggett, Blind Elementary School - Wes Homewood, Deaf Elementary School - Susan Fine, Blind Middle School - Maddy Brady, Deaf Middle School - Ken Morse, Blind High School - Maria Williams, Deaf High School - Tracey Dennis, School Related Employee of the Year

Check out the story about FSDB alumnus Keith Banks Jr.! #ThisIsFSDB #FSDBAlumni #YouBelongAtFSDB: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/02/26/actor-introduces-audiences-to-the-deaf-world-through-performances-using-american-sign-language/?fbclid=IwAR0PDYR6NRnYxSuxhuFu_dFRK7_BdvzQtBoQsOMcEWU7GYDAKNBIfsPrLnk