DHS DRAGON PRIDE
December 17, 2021
Dates to Remember
January 7, 2022 Sub SAC meeting
January 11 Driver's Ed test for Ms. Matteo's students
January 13 End of second quarter. Students go home.
January 18 3rd quarter begins
Principal's Corner
Dear FSDB Families-
Our Deaf High School Dragon News Team has created their third student newsletter to wish all of you Happy Holidays! Here is the Dragon News Link to read their holiday related stories.
I hope that you get to enjoy the next two weeks with your child over the winter break. Classes will resume on Monday, January 3rd. Students will have a long weekend, January 14th-17th and our second semester will begin on the January, 18th.
Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Angela Saunders
Principal - Deaf Department
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Estimadas familias de FSDB:
iNuestro equipo de Dragon News de la escuela secundaria para sordos ha creado su tercer boletín estudiantil para desearles a todos felices fiestas! Aquí está el enlace Dragon News para leer sus historias relacionadas con las vacaciones.
Espero que disfruten las próximas dos semanas con su hijo durante las vacaciones de invierno. Las clases se reanudarán el lunes 3 de enero. Los estudiantes tendrán un fin de semana largo, del 14 al 17 de enero y nuestro segundo semestre comenzará el 18 de enero.
¡Les deseo a usted y a su familia felices fiestas y un próspero año nuevo!
Angela Saunders
Director - Departamento de Sordos
Assistant Principal's Corner
Hello families,
At school, we teach our students to think, whether about simple situations or complex world problems. To think, one has to process information linguistically, whether via sign language or oral modality or Cued Speech modality. To support your child's linguistic development, schools and families work together. It is especially important for a Deaf/HoH child considering the lack of accessibility (on various levels) to auditory means of hearing the English language.
The winter break is fast approaching. It means family time with the loved ones. It means spending time together. How do you as a family continue to support your child's linguistic development by exposing him/her to the printed English medium during your time together? How do you continue to include your child in family festivities and activities ensuring that they are exposed to the language being used around them?
Yes, I end my blurbs with questions a lot of times, and these are not rhetorical in a sense. Rather, questions for you as families, to consider, mull over with a lovely cup of tea.
Stay safe,
Dina Rae Padden , MBA/M.Ed
Assistant Principal - DHS
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Hola familias
En la escuela, enseñamos a nuestros estudiantes a pensar, ya sea en situaciones simples o problemas complejos del mundo. Para pensar, uno tiene que procesar la información lingüísticamente, ya sea a través del lenguaje de señas o la modalidad oral o la modalidad de Cued Speech. Para apoyar el desarrollo lingüístico de su hijo, las escuelas y las familias trabajan juntas. Es especialmente importante para un niño sordo / hoH considerando la falta de accesibilidad (en varios niveles) a los medios auditivos para escuchar el idioma inglés.
Las vacaciones de invierno se acercan rápidamente. Significa tiempo en familia con los seres queridos. Significa pasar tiempo juntos. ¿Cómo pueden ustedes, como familia, continuar apoyando el desarrollo lingüístico de su hijo al exponerlo al medio impreso en inglés durante su tiempo juntos? ¿Cómo puede seguir incluyendo a su hijo en las festividades y actividades familiares asegurándose de que esté expuesto al lenguaje que se usa a su alrededor?
Sí, muchas veces termino mis comentarios publicitarios con preguntas, y estas no son retóricas en cierto sentido. Más bien, preguntas para que ustedes, como familias, las consideren y reflexionen sobre ellas con una deliciosa taza de té.
Mantenerse a salvo,
Dina Rae Padden, MBA / M.Ed
Subdirector - DHS
PBiS Theme - Cooperation
Tema PBiS - Cooperación
Winter Fest
Winter Fest
JrNAD Officers
Our Scorekeepers
Dodgeball Match between Classes
Ways to Keep Things Festive and Fun at Home
The holiday season is a time when families gather to celebrate. Many families may feel a disruption to traditions due to continued safety precautions and social distancing. More than ever it is important to have family chats. Talking with your children will help them better understand their emotions and will give you an opportunity to model a positive response.
Here are some ways to keep things festive and fun at home!
- Have a cookie decorating contest and gather votes through social media.
- Take turns with family or friends hosting mini virtual celebrations: caroling, storytelling, and holiday movie watch parties.
- Go crazy with decorations both inside and out.
- Act out favorite movie scenes.
Check out these recommendations on staying healthy this holiday.
PBiS Incorporates Character Education
FSDB PBiS students are developing great character! Each month, FSDB focuses on a different positive character trait. This month we are emphasizing responsibility. Some of the phrases associated with responsibility that we are introducing to the students include: Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions and attitudes • Set a good example for others. Teachers and boarding staff are asked to include lessons that may fit into the curriculum naturally. We are excited with this character education emphasis at FSDB. We are hoping that our students continue to be their very best now and in the future.
Tech Corner - Google Classroom
How does a student accept a Google Classroom invite?
A class code—Your teacher sends or tells you the class code. An email invite—Your teacher sends you the invite.
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Accept the invite in Classroom
Go to classroom.google.com and click Sign In.
Make sure to sign in with the correct account.
On the class card, click Join.
Can parents/guardians have access to Google classroom?
Parents/guardians may access their child’s teachers’ Google Classroom in one of the following ways:
- From the school issued Chromebook, ask your child to login and launch the Google Classroom App. Please note that any activity in Google Classroom is documented under the student’s login and it would be inappropriate for a parent to communicate with the teacher or other students in Google Classroom. Parents should use their personal email to digitally communicate with the teacher.
- From any computer with internet access, click here and have your child login with his/her FSD1 Google Apps for education username and password. Please note that any activity in Google Classroom is documented under the student’s login and it would be inappropriate for a parent to communicate with the teacher or other students in Google Classroom. Parents should use their personal email to digitally communicate with the teacher.
- As a parent/guardian, you can receive email summaries showing your child's progress in the classroom.
Opt-in for Skyward Text Alerts
DHS Amended Locker Policy Agreement
PLEASE SIGN & RETURN TO DHS FRONT OFFICE
Please read this amended locker policy agreement and sign it so that your child may be assigned a locker to store their belongings. You may send a printed copy with your signature with your child(ren) or you may sign it electronically and email it to Joelle Herman, DHS administrative assistant, at hermanj@fsdbk12.org.
Links
Contact Us
DHS Office
PH/VP: 904-201-4571
Health Care Center
PH: 904-827-2410
VP: 904-201-3910
Transportation
PH: 800-992-8747
James Hall (Girls Dorm)
PH: 904-827-2635
VP: 904-201-4485
Rhyne Hall (Boys Dorm)
PH: 904-827-2771
VP: 904-201-4485
Apartments – Boys (Seniors)
PH: 904-827-8247
VP: 904-201-4532
Apartments – Girls (Seniors)
PH: 904-827-2510
VP: 904-827-4550
Parent Services
PH: 904-827-2212
VP: 904-201-4527
Campus Police
PH: 904-827-2315
Email: paddend@fsdbk12.org
Website: www.fsdbk12.org/deaf-high-school
Location: 207 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, USA
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