Plano_RDSPD The Talk
October 5, 2018
News from the Plano Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
Third Annual Deafinitely Not Different 5K and Fun Run
We need your help to make the 5K a success.
- Sign up to run/walk at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Plano/DeafinitelyNotDifferent5kandFunRun. The Plano RDSPD family code is 2019family. You will save $10 per registration.
- Share the flyer to help us get more participants. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DMiOM8NJYzypkxmY-H7j6SzC-p5VBq4N
- Sign up to volunteer -https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TX/Plano/DeafinitelyNotDifferent5kandFunRun
- Help us find sponsors. Click on the link for the letter - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qpDwRUOhx8tlG6SevV0oCa5EKVe-PQ75gNOVEDvlsEs/edit?usp=sharing and form - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Utwc4-Mm2wXLsSc3nyaEAWvXi-1pNsa0VHhE44n7o2o/edit?usp=sharing to use.
- Donations are needed for items to put in the swag bags.
Thanks for your help with the race and supporting our students.
For questions or additional information, contact Lindsay Chandler at lindsay.chandler@pisd.edu.
Dates to Know
October 8 - Columbus Day - Student/Teacher Holiday
October 9 - Parent/Teacher Conference Day in Plano ISD
October 23 - Student Transition Fair For Deaf/Hard of Hearing High School Students
November 20 - 23 - Thanksgiving Holiday in PISD
November 30 - Parent Information Fair and Student Festival
December 24 - January 4 - Winter Break in PISD
January 8 - Start of 2nd semester in PISD
January 21 - MLK - Holiday
February 18 - Professional Learning in PISD - No School
February 23 - 3rd Annual 5K and Fun Run
March 11-15 - Spring Break in PISD
May 11 - Spring Show - 2:00 - 4:00 @ PSHS
May 24 - Last Day of School in PISD
Helpful Links and Information:
Go to our Parent Google Site for Helpful Links. They have been organized by types and/or topics.
CI Company Resources - many of the resources are also good for students without Cochlear Implants:
- Cochlear’s HOPE Program -http://www.cochlear.com/wps/wcm/connect/us/communication-corner/
- Med El’s BRIDGE to Better Communication - http://www.medel.com/us/rehabilitation/
- Advanced Bionics - http://www.advancedbionics.com/com/en/support.html
- The Listening Room - https://thelisteningroom.com/ - free listening activities from Advanced Bionics
Hearing Aid Company Resources:
- Phonak - http://www.phonak.com/com/b2c/en/home.html
- Oticon - http://www.oticonusa.com/
Staff Recognition:
Mrs. Stocker - She is an amazing advocate, teacher, mentor and counselor! I just love her. It truly is her passion and her calling in life.
Plano RDSPD
Email: debbie.martin@pisd.edu
Location: 1517 H Ave, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469 752 5590
Facebook: facebook.com/Plano_RDSPD
Twitter: @Plano_RDSPD
Our Mission is to serve students with auditory impairment by providing educational challenges and opportunities which empower them to become productive and independent individuals.
Social Media Contacts for Plano RDSPD
Please make contact with us
Facebook – Plano_RDSPD
Twitter - @Plano_RDSPD - # PlanoDeafEd
Plano RDSPD Parent Google Site -
https://sites.google.com/pisd.edu/planordspdparent/home
Plano RDSPD Main Office – 469 752-5590