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BHS Parent Newsletter - May 28, 2021
Dates to Remember
May 31 - NO SCHOOL
June 3 - Graduation
June 4 - Last Day to order Yearbook
June 10 - Last Day of School (9-11)
August 15 - Family Open House
August 16 - First Day of School
Graduation Week
Celebrate our seniors and student-athletes next week as we honor them with our Athletic Awards, Senior Awards, and 107th Commencement. This year, we will hold two commencement ceremonies for the graduating classes of 2021. The Blind High School graduation will be held on Thursday, June 3 at 11:00 a.m. The Deaf High School graduation will be held the following day on Friday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m. The ceremonies will be livestreamed so that additional family members and friends can have the opportunity to join in the celebration. Visit the webpages below for more information about each event.
Athletic Awards Webpage – Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 7 p.m.
Senior Awards Webpage – Wednesday, June 2, 20201, at 7 p.m.
Blind High School Graduation – Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 11 a.m.
Deaf High School Graduation – Friday, June 3, 2021, at 11 a.m.
Commencement Reminder
Greetings Families of the 2021 Graduates in the Blind Department,
Graduation Ceremony
Time: Thursday, June 3rd at 11:00am
Locations: Kirk Auditorium, FSDB
Guests: Each graduate may invite up to 4 guests to the graduation ceremony.
Each senior has received up to 4 tickets.
Guest will enter campus via Palm Row, off San Marco and proceed to Kirk Auditorium. A picture of the Palm Row entrance is included.
The ceremony will also be live-streamed and recorded.
Bring the tissues!!!
Warmest Regards,
Carol Bogue
Principal
Mr. Cosgrove's Corner
Justin Cosgrove, Assistant Principal - BHS
The year is quickly coming to a close. Every student and staff member has done an amazing job getting us through this unique year. With that said, the year's not quite over. We are wrapping up MAP testing on 5/28. Then, the excitement builds for graduation on June 3rd. Our senior sponsors, Mr. Crozier, Ms. Toledo, and Ms. Diaz have done a tremendous job in preparing for the event.
Please note, all student technology needs to be in on June 4. This is important as we must complete inventory and begin updates for the new school year. Seniors will turn their technology in on May 28.
We will continue to work hard right up until the last day, which is not too far off now. Thank you for your continued support.
A Message From Senior Class Sponsor James Crozier
Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone in your graduate’s life. I know you all are proud of them and all they have accomplished; all the ways they have grown; and the strong foundation they have built as they begin their next chapter. I want to thank you for your sacrifices, all the miles traveled, so that your graduate could attend our school, and for all the support you have given them along the way. It has been an absolute honor “coaching” this class. We are very proud of all of them and on behalf of all that have worked with them along the way, thank you so much for trusting us and sharing your graduate’s life with us. It is my greatest hope that as you look back over the years, that it was worth every mile.
Congratulations again and we look forward to seeing you at graduation.
Order Your 2020-21 Yearbook Online
Melissa Fonda, Yearbook Adviser
Yearbooks are available to preorder online at the Memory Book site. Books are $25. If your family would like to purchase an ad, that can also be done at the same time. Ads are created by the purchaser using the Memory Book website. Please note that I am unable to proof or change any mistakes since what I receive is a PDF to add to the yearbook. Lastly, if you require a Braille book, send me an email requesting one. Braille books are complimentary with the purchase of a print book. Because graduation is included in the yearbook, the delivery will not arrive until the fall.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR SENIORS ONLY: Seniors who purchase a yearbook need to email me their address, so the book can be sent to them. I also need to know if a Braille book needs to be included.
Step 1: Visit www.memorybook.com/online-pay/parent-pay/
Step 2: Enter your school code 137162 then click "go to your school account login"
Step 3: Click on the link below your school name
Step 4: Login if returning or register as a "new user"
Step 5: Buy a yearbook for $25
Place an ad in the yearbook:
Half Page Ad: $60
Full Page Ad: $100
Order online through June 4, 2021.
If you have any questions about ordering your yearbook contact Ms. Melissa Fonda, yearbook adviser, at FondaM@fsdbk12.org
Workshops With American Idol Finalists James Durbin and Scott MacIntyre
The Music Department is thrilled to have partnered with Arts4All Florida to present a series of virtual workshops for some of our music students this month. The workshops featured past American Idol finalists James Durbin and Scott MacIntyre.
Scott MacIntyre spoke to our top high school music students about his life and experiences as a professional musician who is blind. He was the first blind contestant on the popular show and served as a trailblazer. His poignant interaction allowed for the students in attendance to ask questions about American Idol, music careers, and life skills as a blind adult. He spoke about his trials and tribulations and discussed how he focused on identifying his goals and then figuring out what he needed to do to get there, as well as how to overcome setbacks. The students were engaged and asked many questions, and as a teacher it was enlightening to peek into the minds of high school students who are blind talking to an adult who is blind and witnessing the synergy and je ne sais quoi. MacIntyre has expressed interest in speaking to our full school in the future after the pandemic.
James Durbin also spoke to the same group of high school music students about his life experiences. Durbin started off by telling the students about his disabilities of Asperger's Syndrome and Tourette's in a manner that modeled proper advocacy for our students. He then opened it up for each student to introduce themselves and talk about themselves. The Q & A period was focused primarily on the music industry and songwriting and performance. He then provided a mini-concert for our students.
FSDB is grateful for Arts4All Florida's financial support, coordination, and partnership in presenting these wonderful workshops at the end of a difficult year for the performing arts.
Line Dancing in Eurhythmics Class!
Performing Arts Concert
Dorm Life
Bright Futures Graduates
Yassir Bohorquez
Brianna Cruz
Tre'Shaun Faison
Lance Gardenhire
Delayna Goodrich
Triston Ray
Thomas Rice
Chris Roberts-Cole
Jonathan Carver
Courtney Hawkins
Mr. Ward's Class Gone Fishin'
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:
Tristin Vera is always willing to help complete extra duties in class. (Cowan)
Timothy Sousa helps other students and teacher every time he is in class. (Carden)
Timmy Sousa for showing a positive attitude and flexibility! (Lombardo)
Jose Giron-Reyes for helping and coaching his peers this week. (Maltese)
Lydia Hord for all of her effort helping set up for Prom (Jensen)
Jared Swann, Jason Lubin, and 7th period class for helping last minute with Prom setup needs (Jensen)
Maxx Ray for showing quiet compassion for another student. (Wohl)
Tiffany Sa for being genuinely empathetic to the needs of others. (Wohl)
Yassir and Chris have both been doing a lot of heavy lifting and doing a labor-intensive physical work to help the library to prepare for RIF. I appreciate the cooperation and responsibility of both these young men. (Carriger)
Tre’shaun Faison helped another BHS student learn his way around Kirk Auditorium to run an errand for me. The errand was complete and the student got to know a little more about this side of campus. Win win! (Carriger)
Tyler L for volunteering to clean up after the science experiments yesterday. (McCombs)
PBS - A special thanks to all the students who helped make RIF a success this week: Madison, Bailey, Natalie, Dejonae, Giunna, Gabe, Nik, Triston Ray, Taylore, Thomas, Christian, Chris and Yassir! Great teamwork everyone! (Carriger)
Prom Pandemic Style
FSDB Photos
Link to photos: https://fsdb.zenfolio.com/
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