VSDB Kindness Week - March 13-17, 2023 We have selected Augusta Dog Adoptions as the recipient of our 2023 Kindness Week charity. Augusta Dog Adoptions is an all-volunteer, 501c3 rescue group that takes in and adopts out dogs that are transferred to their organization from local shelters and high-kill pounds throughout Virginia. Augusta Dog Adoptions does not have a physical shelter. Dogs are “fostered” by volunteers at personal residences until an adoption match is made. Augusta Dog Adoptions provides rehabilitation and veterinary care to all dogs in their foster program prior to adoption. They take in a lot of dogs with medical needs that municipal shelters cannot afford to treat! That's why your donations are so important! We hope you will join us in supporting this organization by donating dog food/treats, blankets, leashes, collars, bowls, crates, Petco or PetsMart Gift Cards, and/or gas cards. **we will continue collecting donations until 3/24/23**
over 1 year ago, VSDB
graphic with the same text as the post. Augusta Dog Adoptions logo and photos of two dogs included in the middle
Ms. Beth Fletcher is our amazing School Social Worker. She is one of the biggest cheerleaders for our students' success and goes above and beyond for them every day! We are so lucky to have her on our team. 🌟YOU are a true ROCKSTAR, Ms. Beth! 🌟
over 1 year ago, VSDB
graphic “we rise” “school social work association of America”
graphic. school social work week. March 5-11, 2023. school social workers rise up - supporting their students, families, and School communities
photo of blonde female smiling
VSDB Reads! Every year, our fabulous librarian coordinates VSDB Reads. She recognized that our students see their teachers reading and understand that reading is associated with school...but, many other people also enjoy reading! So, she created VSDB Reads to include a variety of people around our campus to come and read to the students. Here, our Human Resources Director and our Admissions Coordinator each chose a book to read to students.
over 1 year ago, VSDB
two staff sit at a table in the library with three students
female staff reading a book to a group of elementary students
female staff turning the page of a book held by a high school student
Work Study Wednesday! Independence is key. These two students have been working toward becoming independent at Nu Beginnings. When they are given a task they quickly learn how to do it and figure out any adaptations to suit their needs.
over 1 year ago, VSDB
two students in a kitchen pulling cookies off a baking sheet
two students working at a table in a kitchen to prep food
two students using a food processor to shred cabbage
two students using a food processor to shred cabbage
Last week, our Deaf Department Middle and High School students had the opportunity to learn from our local VDDHH Technology Specialist, Richard Haelen, and the DARS Statewide Transition Specialist for Deaf Services, Traci Branch. Thank you both for your time and engaging sessions
over 1 year ago, VSDB
group of students sitting in chairs around a room with a man standing in the middle presenting
group of students sitting in chairs around a room and a man standing in the middle presenting
group of students sitting around a room in chairs and a woman standing in the middle presenting
group of students sitting around a room in chairs and a woman standing in the middle presenting
Our Blind Department High School Independent Living Skills classes took a trip to the local DuPont Community Credit Union branch to learn about banking and financial literacy. Thank you to Ms. Corbin, our ILS teacher, for setting up this experience and to Ms. Sarah and her colleagues at DCCU for welcoming and teaching us!
over 1 year ago, VSDB
three students and an adult stand in a bank and pose for a photo
four students and two adults stand in a bank and pose for a photo
Our Deaf Middle School Social-emotional Learning Class has been practicing how to manage feelings of frustration while working with others. These guys didn’t let it get to them when accidents happened before reaching their goal of the 100% domino effect! They get an A+!
over 1 year ago, VSDB
three male students sitting on the floor by a line of dominos
We are now accepting applications for a Human Resources Director! Do you have significant experience in Human Resource Management? Are you organized and detail oriented? Do you enjoy working with others? Join the VSDB team! Learn more and apply today at www.vsdb.k12.va.us
over 1 year ago, VSDB
flyer in red and blue. the virginia school for the deaf and the blind. now accepting applications for director of human resources. do you have significant experience in human resource management? are you organized and detail oriented? do you enjoy working with others? Responsibilities include Actively participate as a member of the VSDB leadership team Develop and implement agency recruitment and selection activities within compliance standards Serve as the agency ADA and EEO Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator Manage and oversee agency compensation and benefit programs and related reporting . Minimum qualifications include: A minimum Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Human Resource Management or a related field Working knowledge of Cardinal HCM preferred Experience working for a Commonwealth of Virginia agency in a Human Resource capacity preferred Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written communication. Join the VSDB team! Low cost medical, dental and vision insurance Ample time off (including 15+ paid holidays) Supportive and positive team setting. learn more and apply today at https://www.vsdb.k12.va.us
Our book for VSB Storytime today is "Max the Brave" by Ed Vere. We hope you will join us! As always, we will be live on Zoom at 4:00 in ASL and spoken English, and at 4:30 read aloud with picture descriptions. See you then! bit.ly/vsdbstory
over 1 year ago, Julie Saum
cover of book "Max the Brave" with a black kitten wearing a red cape
Work Study Wednesday! Who likes pizza?! 🍕These two students are learning how to make pizzas and prep the ingredients at Papa John's!
over 1 year ago, VSDB
female and male student in a kitchen dumping a large bag of pepperoni into a container
female and male student in a kitchen dumping a large bag of pepperoni into a container
Our Goalball teams are playing in Maryland today! Go to the Zoom, provided by Maryland School for the Blind to access the live stream. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88675158612?pwd=REdOM250YmZjOTRTWWlsUnpuS09FZz09 Passcode: 099039
over 1 year ago, VSDB
On Wednesday evening, our Deaf elementary and middle school boys went on an outing to Pets and Pals in Staunton. They really enjoyed Nick explaining about hermit crabs. 🐚
over 1 year ago, VSDB
6 male students and one female staff standing in a pet store smiling for a photo
one male staff holding a hermit crab to show five students
Did you know? VSDB now has "Events" and "Athletics" calendars on our website! Check "Events" for an up-to-date school calendar, including special events, theme weeks, etc. The "Athletics" calendar gives you the option to select a sport and see their game schedule and locations!
over 1 year ago, VSDB
screenshot of VSDB website menu page with buttons for events, dining, documents, athletics, and request a tour
Get your yearbooks now! As always, you can send cash or check (made payable to VSDB) with your student. We also have online ordering for our 2022-2023 yearbook!  How to order:  yearbookordercenter.com  School Order Number: 20453 When asked who to buy for, click "student".  Type your first and last name- click "find student".  Next, you will need to "Click here to add your student."  Again, type your name and "Faculty/staff" for Grade.  All yearbooks will be delivered and distributed in May, as usual.  If you are buying a yearbook to donate, please email [email protected] after completing your online purchase.  As a special deal:  We're offering $5 off with promo code VSDBROCKS23. This is only valid for online sales from now until March 24th, so act now!
over 1 year ago, VSDB
flyer in yellow, coral, and teal text. “buy your yearbook like, now. yearbooks on sale. order today. yearbookordercenter.com VSDB 20453
What makes a librarian happy? When an Elementary student says their favorite books are Hound of the Baskervilles and Robin Hood. Graphic Novels encourage students to stretch their reading variety.
over 1 year ago, VSDB
female student holding graphic novel versions of “the hound of the baskervilles” and “Robin Hood”
Our "Achieve" Work Study program supports our high school students to participate in on-campus and off-campus work experiences. Here, two students are working in housekeeping at Tru by Hilton in Staunton.
over 1 year ago, VSDB
female student using a vacuum in a hallway
male student using a vacuum in a hallway
female student making a bef
female student cleaning a bathroom sink and counter
We love our students and how they build bonds with each other. At breakfast, two Deaf Elementary students and a Blind Elementary student asked to sit together to get to know each other better. A Teacher Assistant, Heather, joined them to help facilitate conversation while they ate. ❤️💙
over 1 year ago, VSDB
staff standing beside three students sitting at a table in the cafeteria
staff standing beside three students sitting at a table in the cafeteria
female staff sitting at a table with two deaf students and one blind student, signing mom
Let us introduce to you our 2023 Boys Goalball team! #9 Jacob Warner #6 Morris Kerkulah #3 Nikita Razinkov Assistant Coach Reagan Thomas Head Coach Rory Swientek
over 1 year ago, VSDB
male student escorted through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
male student escorted through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
male student walking through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
female staff walking through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
male staff walking through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
Let us introduce to you our 2023 Girls Goalball team! #7 Amayah Hall #8 Brianna Engleman #5 Carina Groll #4 Charlotte Sterling #3 Naomi Mills Assistant Coach Sallie Thomas Head Coach Rachel Lovell
over 1 year ago, VSDB
female student escorted through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
female student walking through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
female student escorted through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
female student escorted through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
female student escorted through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
female staff walking through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
female staff dancing through a decorated arch with blue streamers across the front
girls goalball team lined up in front of the goal
How does VSDB ensure our blind students enjoy "the wave"? We pass out a long piece of fabric and ask everyone to hold it, then the first person is tapped as an indication to start the wave, and everyone raises their arms as they feel the fabric lift from the person beside them!
over 1 year ago, VSDB
group of students and staff sitting on the bleachers holding onto a long piece or fabric
group of students and staff sitting on the bleachers holding onto a long piece or fabric
group of students and staff sitting on the bleachers holding onto a long piece or fabric