November 8, 2013

This publication highlights the weekly activities and events that take place on campus and features some of theactivities conducted by KSB Outreach across the state.

Counselor's Corner:
By: Elaine Hall, School Counselor

The high school led service project has begun! This will be the only note you will see from me on this topic. In future newsletters, you will see articles and announcements from the students related to the service project.
Many schoolsrequire service hours for their high school students. I receive calls throughout the fall from high school students wanting to give service hours to KSB. These hours are required for a variety of reasons. Service to others teaches us all the gift of empathy. We relate to other people on a much more personal level when we have a true understanding of their needs. Service to others gets us out of our own problems and worries and helps us see the good in others. Kindness, empathy and encouragement makes for a better society.
While we are so thankful and deeply appreciate all the kindness shown to our KSB family in terms of service hours, it is important for all our K-12 students to know they have gifts and talents to share with others. It is important for our students to not always be on the receiving end of service. Therefore, discussions were held with all the high school students about the importance of service. The students submitted proposals for our school wide service project to me and then we went back to the drawing board to discuss all the proposals.
The students voted on the project for the 2013-2014 school year. Students decided to have a can good/pet item drive. Can goods would be given to Dare to Care and various food pantries. Pet items would be given to various animal shelters. Students will be directly responsible for advertising, promoting, collecting, sorting and delivering these items.
Feel free to help your child collect can goods and pet needs among their families, friends and communities. Please encourage them to bring back a couple items to school every week. Let’s make this a true school wide service project!!!
As always, please don’t hesitate to call or email if you have questions, comments or concerns.


502-897-1583, ext. 0203


Round up of Residential Services News
By: Pat Mohon, Director of Residential Services

We finished up the month of October with several seasonal events which were all a success and were enjoyable for the students.
On Halloween evening, Trick or Treat was held in the dorms as the weather didn't cooperate for an off campus trip. The residentialstaff donated funds for candy, pizza and snacks for the students to enjoy. The younger students visited the older students dorms for trick or treat while wearing their Halloween costumes.
Dorms students started November with an off campus hayride to a farm. Thank you so much to all who were involved!


Low Vision Clinic Held in Danville

The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD)in Danville hosted the KSB Low Vision Clinic on Oct. 30. Six students from surrounding counties were evaluated by Dr. Guadalupe Mejia. Recommendations were made for new glasses, magnification devices and possible bioptic driving in the future.

KSD is an ideal location for an off-campus clinic. Special thanks go to KSD staff Judy Burkhead and Christy Hensley for assisting in the organization of this clinic and for picking up our lunch.

Dr. Mejia (seated at left)completes a low vision evaluation on a student at the Kentucky School for the Deaf.

December DEAR Circle

The next high school DEAR Circle will be here before you know it! All high school students will be reading Adventures of Blue Avenger by Norma Howe. The DEAR Circle will be held Tues., Dec. 10from 6:30-8:30 PM. This will be a fun trivia/game night and all participating students will leave with a prize!

Music Holiday Show to Feature North Pole Bakers and Music Makers

Don't miss KSB's annual holiday show on Fri., Dec. 20! This year's show is entitled "The North Pole Bakers and Music Makers". The title attests thatit will bea bit different than past shows. It is guaranteed to be packed full of entertainment and fun for all who attend.

The first half will consist of a mini-musical with heartfelt poems and songs performed byelementary classes in what is being called "The North Pole Bakers". "Its the week before Christmas, and all around the Pole, one special group has one special goal!"

The second half is the "Music Makers" portion. Itwill consist of a special performance of favorite holiday tunes performed by KSB's percussion ensemble of Damon Boards, Michael Davis, Mari Durrett, Shane Lowe, CJ Phipps-Gibson, Annmarie Aqua and Shawn Smith under the direction of percussion instructor Bobby Falk.


KSB Scarf & Glove Drive

Paraprofessional Kim Barrett and her teenage daughters have initiated a new project to benefit KSB students this winter season. They are holding a Scarf and Glove Drive. They are asking for help in collecting scarves and gloves for KSB students. The collection date will be Nov. 22 from 5-7 PM at KSB. If you have questions about this project, please contact Barrett at 502-457-0698.

November Calendar of Events:
Fri., 15: End of 2nd Interim Grading Period
Mon.-Tue., 18-19: Parent Teacher Conferences
Tue.-Wed., 20-21- Jump Rope for Heart (K-12)
Thu., 21: Fall Concert, 6:30 PM
Fri., 22: Braille & Low Vision Carnival
25-29, Mon.-Fri.:School is not in Session (Thanksgiving Holiday Week)
News Contributors:
Kim Barrett, KSB Paraprofessional
Heather Davis, Library Media Specialist
Elaine Hall, Counselor
Pat Mohon, Director of Residential Services
Tabathia Roark, Arts & Humanities Teacher
Meg Stone, Director of Outreach for Statewide Support Services

Editor: Kyrstin Johnson, HS English Teacher

Kentucky School for the Blind
1867 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206