Maryland School for the Blind

No Pre-K
2023-11-10, 2023-10-27, 2023-09-22 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States

Homeschool Parent Gathering
2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
Join MSB Outreach from 6-7pm virtually or on campus in Early Learning Building Room 203 to meet other parents, discuss accessible activities for home school and private school students, and connect! Contact Cynthia Rodriguez at cynthiar@mdschblind.org or 410-444-500 ext 1489 with questions. Register to attend Home School/Private School Parent Gathering.
Hogar Escuela/Escuela privada Parent Connect
8 de noviembre, 6-7pm. ¡Ven a conocer a otros padres, analiza actividades accesibles para estudiantes de escuelas privadas y de educación en el hogar y conéctate! Híbrido; virtuales o reunión en persona en la Sala 203 del Edificio de Aprendizaje Temprano. Contacto: Cynthia Rodríguez a cynthiar@mdschblind.org o 410-444-500 extensión 1489. Regístrese para Hogar Escuela/Escuela privada Parent Connect.
Hogar escuela de la privada y connect.
Home school private school parent connect flyer.

APH Abacus Bee
2023-11-03 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
Let’s get our MSB Bees in Grades 3 through 8 together to register for the 1st Annual APH Abacus Bee!
We are so excited to be hosting MSB’s Inaugural Abacus Bee!
The APH Abacus Bee is a regional math competition designed for blind and low vision students using an abacus, mental math, finger math, or counting cubes/manipulatives to compute multiple problems in a designated time frame.
All students who participate will receive t-shirts, prizes and goody bags! Some may even qualify to attend the National APH Abacus Bee in Louisville, Kentucky in March of 2024!

School Closed
2023-10-09

Sensory Trails
2023-09-23 10:00 - 12:00
Register today! (Ages 5+)

ECC Area Orientation and Mobility: Hike the all-sensory trail with us! Join us at Patapsco Valley State Park, Hilton Area.
Apply spatial concepts, use your senses to explore, and locate landmarks!

Intro to MSB Short Courses and ECC-SPA
2023-09-12 18:00 - 19:00
Hybrid, SPANISH

Beep Baseball Classic
2023-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
The Maryland School for the Blind Beep Baseball Classic

Intro to MSB Short Courses and ECC
2023-09-11 18:00 - 19:00
Hybrid, ENGLISH

Professional Day
2023-09-05
No Classes

Labor Day
2023-09-04

STEM Career Exploration Lab 2023 - 3D Printing and Astronomy Camp
2023-07-31 - 2023-08-04 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
Calling all High School Students and Graduating Seniors! Thinking about planning your education and career journey? Interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)? Join a research study to help improve STEM for students with visual impairments! Funded by the National Science Foundation Principal Investigator Dr. Thomas Madura of San José State University. As part of this study, use tactile models, sound, and hands-on activities designed for the visually impaired to:

Build a 3D printer and make objects using 3D printer

Learn about the universe from actual scientists

Hear the Sun and use sound to understand light and waves

Build a constellation in 3D and trace the life cycles of stars

Discover the shape and structure of star clusters and galaxies

Learn about the Big Bang and the structure of the universe

Meet and talk to STEM professionals with blindness/visual impairments like:

Kenneth Silberman of NASA – Engineer, Programmer, and Patent Attorney

Nicolas Bonne – Astronomer and Project Lead for the Tactile Universe

Go on free field trips to local museums and STEM businesses!
Room and Board available for participating students with visual impairments*
Twenty-four hour safety and supervision: camp assistants, social activities, and new friendships

*Residential component is only available for students with visual impairment. Limited to the first twenty applicants!
A few spaces are available for sighted students.

When: July 31st through August 4th 2023
Where: The Maryland School for the Blind; 3501 Taylor Avenue, Nottingham, MD 21236

Questions? Call or text Corita Stull @443-461-5283; OR email coritas@mdschblind.org
For Parental Consent Forms, Details, and to Register Visit: https://sjsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9idPooLE587702
Recruitment-Flyer-pdf
TEXT-ONLY-STEM-Career-Exploration-Lab-2023
Parental-Consent-Forms

Lion's Club Camp MERRICK
2023-07-23 - 2023-07-27 | Nanjemoy, MD, United States
An overnight outdoor education camp for youth ages 9-17 who are blind or visually impaired. Located on the beautiful Potomac River in Nanjemoy, MD. Swimming, canoeing, archery, fishing, rock climbing, hikes, and camp fires.

Email if you have any questions at:
timothyt@mdschblind.org

Applications and more information coming soon!
*Sports physicals and doctor’s clearances are required*

MISLE - Mastering Independence Skills through Living Experiences
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-28 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
June 14 – Application/Interviews
July 12 – Orientation
July 17- 28 – Program with overnight, Monday through Friday

A work and independent living experience for blind/low-vision students ages 16-21 on the MSB campus & surrounding community.
Admission to the program based on application and interview.

TrECCk for Success
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-21 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
Ages 6-15
9 am – 3 pm
The 2023 TrECCk participants are stranded on a deserted island! Have you heard of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)? These are the concepts and skills that often require specialized instruction with students who are blind or low vision. Surely the ECC can teach us something about surviving life on the island. Maybe through the ECC we will even get some clues for how to escape…
Register by June 10th

Camp Abilities
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-14 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States
An overnight sports education camp for youth ages 9-17 who are blind or visually impaired. Located on the campus of The Maryland School for the Blind. Swimming, Goalball, Beep Baseball, Blind Soccer, Judo, Biking, Track and Field, Fitness Activities, and Campfires. Cost: $200.00

Email if you have any questions at:
timothyt@mdschblind.org

Applications and more information coming soon!
*Sports physicals and doctor’s clearances are required*

Holiday - MSB Closed
2023-06-19

4th Quarter ends
2023-06-09

Last day of school for students and 10 month staff - classes end at 11:30 am
2023-06-09 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States

MSB Class of 2023 Graduation
2023-06-05 18:00 - 20:30

Graduation Practice
2023-06-01 13:30 - 16:00, 2023-05-25 13:30 - 16:00 | The Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21236, United States

Professional Day - No Classes
2023-05-30 08:00 - 17:00

Holiday - School Closed
2023-05-29

Half Day of School - Classes end at 11:30 am
2023-05-26 08:00 - 17:00

MSB Pre-prom & Prom
2023-05-18 16:30 - 22:00
Location to be announced at later date.

4th Quarter Interim
2023-05-05 08:00 - 17:00

Professional Day Classes end at 11:30 am - No Preschool
2023-05-05
