OSSB Panther Paws News
Monday - February 22, 2021
Ohio State School for the Blind
Principal, Michelle Wagner
Assistant Superintendent, Al LaBarre
Superintendent, Lou Maynus
Email: lkaplan@osdb.oh.gov
Website: https://www.ossb.ohio.gov
Location: 5220 North High Street, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: 614-752-1359
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OhioStateSchoolfortheBlind/
* IMPORTANT DATES *
FEBRUARY
- 22nd Swim season begins
- 24th (schedule change) Residential Students travel home
- 25th (schedule change) Remote Learning for ALL students
- 26th Remote Learning for ALL students
- 1st (schedule change) Remote Learning for ALL students
- 1st (schedule change) Residential Students travel to campus
- 2nd Family Webinar - Social Security 101 6:30 pm - learn about Supplemental Security Income, Supplemental Security Disability Income, and more!
- 8th Track and Field season begins
- 29th - 31st NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
- 1st - 2nd NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
- 5th NO SCHOOL
OSSB Men's GoalBall
It was a very unique goalball season for our OSSB Men’s Goalball team. There was no travel allowed this season, so our main focus was to work on skills, communication, and to enjoy the game. Plus we really didn’t want our players going a year without goalball. Marwan was our only returning player, and our only senior this year. Marwan continues to get better on both offense and defense and should consider playing at the next level.
First-time players this year were Jeremy (freshman) and Philip (8th grade). Both players had previous experience with goalball but this was their first year at the varsity level. Jeremy and Philip did great this year and I am excited to see them develop their skills over the next few years. Already looking forward to Goalball 2021 - 2022! Photo shows Marwan pre-Covid in the foreground on the goalball court from the fall of 2019. ~ Coach Grim
SSI/SSDI Webinar - March 2nd 6:30 pm
SSI Webinar Registration Information
The Creative Writing Club presents…
An evening with two of OSSB’s aspiring novelists. Ely and Emily will share excerpts from their latest works of fiction.
Ely will read from his book called Amber, which follows the lives of four military specialists who face harrowing enemy forces while dealing with personal battles of their own. Protagonist Andrew has to learn to confront his past demons or allow them to jeopardize his future missions.
Emily will read from her latest dark science fiction novel, The Storyteller, which chronicles the downward spiral of the main character who has been experimented on since she was a young girl. She has developed powers that allow her to create terrifying creatures and control her surroundings. Her supernatural powers and traumatic past cause her to unleash her fury on all those who cross her path. Will she be able to find light in all of the darkness that surrounds her, or will she be consumed by it?
Creative Writing Club Showcase
Time: Feb 26, 2021 04:00 PM Eastern Time
Meeting ID: 841 0553 5014
Passcode: Hb399M
Updated OSSB COVID policies
Physical Fitness Fridays
OSSB staff will be offering Fitness Fridays. Each week, new and exciting exercise routines will be offered to participate in. To maximize the health benefits, full and active participation is a must. Be ready to sweat! The sessions will start at 9:30 am and run for approximately 45 minutes. Proper dress is required – tennis shoes and exercise clothes. You may want to keep a water bottle nearby during the activity. We encourage everyone to join.
Mrs. Henry, Ms. Gilliland, Mrs. Kallstrom, and Mr. Lee