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.
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.
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
