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BHS Parent Newsletter - January 15, 2021
Dates to Remember
Jan. 18 - NO SCHOOL
Jan. 19 - Safety Drill
Jan. 19-22 - Accreditation Team Review
Jan. 20 - Parent Braille Class
Jan. 21 - Parent Career Development Workshop
Jan. 22 - Teen Dating Workshop for students (TEAMS)
Jan. 25 - Virtual Debate Club begins
Jan. 28 - End of 1st semester
Jan. 29 - NO SCHOOL
Feb. 2-3 - Senior Pictures
Feb. 4-5 - MAP Testing
Feb. 6 - Braille Challenge
Feb. 8 - MAP Testing
Mr. Cosgrove's Corner
Justin Cosgrove, Assistant Principal - BHS
We are already well into January, and before you know it, we will be looking at the home stretch. Looking ahead, the semester ends on January 28, and we will start the new semester off with Senior Pictures on February 2 and 3. MAP testing will be given on February 4, 5, and 8. These tests are district exams given three times a year in math, reading, and language arts. On Friday, 1/15, we are providing the PBS required student training on bullying. Our counselors will be presenting to classes, and the insights our students share are always very thoughtful and provide great perspectives. I continue to be proud of our students and staff in how they continue to be flexible and adjust to the challenges we face. Thank you all for your support.
Braille Classes
Class Schedule
- Jan 20 – Alphabet Letters
- Feb 17 – Alphabetic Word Signs
- Mar 24 – Strong Contractions
- Apr 21 – Strong Group Signs
- May 26 – Strong Word Signs
For more information, contact:
April Wallace, Braille Specialist
Phone: 904-827-2355
Career Development Parent Workshop
Want to learn more about our Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs and courses offered through the FSDB Career Development Department? Leonora Hughes, Executive Director, and Farrah Selleck, Vocational Instructor, will discuss the on and off-campus work program, how we inform the students of the programs, services provided, the paid after-school work program process, and plans for celebrating CTE month in February.
The workshop will take place on Monday, Jan. 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
To join the meeting, visit: https://fsdbk12.zoom.us/j/93789051420?
For more information, contact Leonora Hughes via email at hughesl@fsdbk12.org or phone 904-827-2803.
New Debate Club Starting Up
Mr. Guy Maltese, BHS English Teacher, will be hosting a virtual debate club via TEAMS starting January 25th. Meetings will be every other Monday from 4-5PM. Please have interested students contact me directly to be added to the meeting.
PBS Winners
Congratulations to the following students for being recognized over the past two weeks for their efforts in demonstrating PBS (Positive Behavior Support) expectations. The teacher/staff member who recognized the student is also listed beside the nominated student:
Eli M. and Maya G. for having great customer service skills in the canteen. (Dr. Lombardo)
Yassir B., Zackary J., Tre'Shaun F., Chris R., and Luke B. for being outstanding communicators, demonstrating mature thinking, being honest and respectful in sharing their thoughts. (Ms. Kolkedy)
Jackson G and Elijah G for recognizing when other students need assistance and offering to help. (Mr. Carpenter)
Kaylee P. for showing excellent customer service during her Candy Bar weekly check-in with her customers. (Ms. Hansen)
Timothy S. for being helpful in the classroom. (Ms. Carden)
Contact Us
BHS Office
PH: 904-827-2715
Health Care Center
PH: 904-827-2410
VP: 904-201-3910
Transportation
PH: 800-992-8747
Koger Hall (Girls Dorm)
PH: 904-827-2733
MacWilliams Hall (Boys Dorm)
PH: 904-827-2725
Apartments – Boys (Seniors)
PH: 904-827-8247
Apartments – Girls (Seniors)
PH: 904-827-2510
Parent Services
PH: 904-827-2212
VP: 904-201-4527
Campus Police
PH: 904-827-2315
Email: cosgrovej@fsdbk12.org
Website: www.fsdbk12.org/blind-high-school
Location: 207 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, USA
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/fsdbblindhighschool