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2023-2024 School Year Photo Albums:
Featuring:
Pumpkin Decoration – Sensory Pumpkin by Green Cottage, Olaf from Frozen Melting Pumpkin by Cottage A, Forbidden Apple Pumpkin by Blue and Orange Cottage, Witch Pumpkin by Yellow Cottage.
Nov. 10th
- No Pre-K
Nov. 15th
- Senior Portraits (MDB cottage 1:00pm – 2:30 pm)
Nov. 22th
- No Pre-K
- Staff leaves 2 hours early
Nov. 23rd – 24th
- Campus Closed for Holiday
Nov. 25th
- Deadline for MAKE48 Team. See below for more information.
Dec. 15th
- No Pre-K
Dec. 25th – 29th
- Campus Closed
Jan. 1st
- Campus Closed for Holiday
Jan. 2nd – 5th
- School Closed to Students and Teachers
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.
MAKE48 Team Event
A team from The Maryland School for the Blind has been invited by the Kansas State School for the Blind to join them, and 5 other states’ Schools for the Blind -Texas, Arkansas, Indiana, New Mexico, Washington- for MAKE48:2024!
What is Make48?
We are seeking 3, blind and low vision students ages 13-17, from anywhere in the state of Maryland to join our team and travel to Kansas, expenses paid, April 11-13 2024 to compete in this ONE OF A KIND creative and innovative opportunity, which will be filmed as part of a documentary series airing on Roku’s “This Old House Makers Channel”
What Makes a Great Make48 Team Member?
So, if you’re up for an adventure and think you’ve got what it takes to join our inaugural team, apply below!
The deadline to apply is 11/25/23!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Outreach and Statewide Services:
Moment of Outreach Videos
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
Nov. 13 – Pre Teaching Cooking Skills, 6pm – 7pm
Virtual – Student with Parental Support
Nov. 18 – Amateur Chef Level 1, 10am to 12:30pm
Demonstration during Parent Pick Up, Ages 5-11
Nov. 18 – Amateur Chef Level 2, 2pm – 4:30pm
Demonstration During Parent Pick Up at 4:30 PM, Ages 12+
Additional Events:
Fall Grocery Gift Card Drive
Hello MSB! The weather is getting colder and the leaves are changing, that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It’s time for the Fall Grocery Gift Card food drive! These gift cards will help feed 30 families in need of support this Thanksgiving season.
Gift cards for $10, $20, or $50 to Giant, Target, Walmart, and Aldi can be dropped off to Newcomer 232.
Thank you for your support!
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!