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2023-2024 School Year Photo Albums:
Oct. 13th
- MSB White Cane day O&M Celebration
Oct. 15th
- White Cane Safety Day
Oct. 19th
- Senior Meeting Gala – Russo
Oct. 24th
- MSB Reading Parade – Location TBD, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Oct. 27th
- No Pre-K
Nov. 3rd
- MSB 1st Annual APH Abacus Bee
Nov. 10th
- No Pre-K
Nov. 22th
- No Pre-K
- Staff leaves 2 hours early
Nov. 23rd
- Campus Closed for Holiday
Announcements:
SAVE THE DATE: Winter Concert – December 14, 2023 from 1:30-3:00 in Knefely Gym
Congratulations to Ms. Gina Fugate and Ms. Serena Garcia! They have received $20,000 to expand the K12 robotics curriculum from the 2023-24 MSDE Robotics Grant. This grant was specifically written for students with visual impairments to expand their knowledge in STEM activities with direct, hands-on instruction to build Micro:Bit Rovers and participate in First LEGO League competitions. Participating teachers currently include: Technology Teachers Gina Fugate and Travis Lawrence; Content Teachers Hannah Rupert and Eric Lucero, as well as MSB Librarian Dorothy Hughes. The grant team hopes to continue to grow the program throughout the academic year with family events, teacher training, and conferences.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Outreach and Statewide Services:
Moment of Outreach Videos
- What is ECC
- What is O&M?
- Self-Determination – Coming Soon!
Get Your Student Connected!
Join us for hybrid lessons utilizing the APH Transition to College Program Guide. We will collaborate with an MSB classroom over Google Meet using an Owl (a 360 degree conference camera). For grades 8-12.
Get Connected – Spanish
Oct. 18 – DDA & You (Hybrid) 6 pm-7pm (Early Learning Building)
Hosted by MSB and the MD Developmental Disabilities Administration. What happens after your student leaves school? What is DDA? Who is eligible and how do you apply? Join us in person or virtually to find out! Email Cynthia Rodriguez at cynthiar@mdschblind.org with any questions. Register for DDA and You.
Oct. 21 – JHU Disability Disclosure (ages 8+) 1-3pm
Oct. 24 – Parent Transition Support Group from 6-7:30pm
Parents of MSB middle and high school students. This group is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents who are embarking on transition planning, to learn more about the transition process, and to share experiences and ideas. There will also be information available about transition resources in the community, a review of the MSDE transition timeline, and an opportunity to get to know some of MSB’s transition team members. This group is being offered in-person and virtually.
Please see the flyer below for additional information. To register for the group click the link below or follow the QR code on the flyer. https://forms.gle/nrc3F1AGRjBQqwNd6
Oct. 28 – JHU Campus Tour (ages 12+) 11:30-2pm
MSB’s Inaugural Abacus Bee
We are so excited to be hosting MSB’s Inaugural Abacus Bee!
Mark your calendars because the Bee itself is scheduled for Friday, November 3rd, 2023 and it too will take place during school hours.
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.
Registration for this event is closed.
Additional Events:
Nautilus Live is Bringing Deep Sea Exploration to Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. Live Ship-to-Shore Broadcast!
Dive into a conversation with explorer presenters live at sea on E/V Nautilus. Learn where the ship is headed and its current exploration goals. You will engage in a unique two-way live Q&A dialogue with scientists, engineers, and educators aboard Nautilus — a 224 foot research ship devoted to ocean exploration. Join us virtually on Saturday, October 28th, at 12:30 PM. Register below to receive the Zoom link. *This is a family event with an intended audience of ages 6 and up.
When: Saturday, October 28th
Time: 12:30 PM–1:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DRgEGZjfRgStaxu7
Please register for this event by October 21, 2023.
Duckpins Cares
Parkville Bowling Lanes is hosting another “Day of Duckpins”. Participants will bowl free of charge for two hours. This include free shoe rental, pizza, and a drink for both the students and family.
Please note: Parkville Lanes is not handicapped accessible- there is a long flight of stairs with no wheelchair access.
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS
Be sure to check out the monthly educational and professional events for students, staff and parents on the
Maryland TVI Portal. There are many wonderful opportunities for all!