We're thrilled to announce the new app for VSDB! It's everything VSDB, in your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Uvqo5J Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3ZTUyAz
4 months ago, VSDB
White background, images of school app on a smart phone. Text on image is: It's everything VSDB in your pocket. Download the VA School for the Deaf and the Blind app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable notifications
VSDB Friends and Family, we are excited to announce the start of our fall sports! To start the season off we have Deaf Coed Soccer. Their first game this season is an away game at the North Carolina School for the Deaf. The game is tomorrow September 5th and kickoff is at 4pm. We will all be cheering them on from home and look forward to a great season. #GOVSDB #VSDBPROUD
4 months ago, VSDB
Promotional image for a Deaf Coed Soccer event on September 5th, 2024, featuring a soccer player and team logos. Text reads "Game Day" with details "4 PM @ NCSD, VSDB vs NCSD"
VSDB Friends and Family, the VSDB fall sports season is well under way! Here is the schedule for the all the games coming up for our Deaf Coed Soccer team:
4 months ago, VSDB
Image displaying a soccer schedule for the VSDB "Defenders" with dates ranging from September 5 to October 27, detailing matches against various teams and special events like "Homecoming" and "Senior Night.
Join our VSDB Family! We are hiring for several positions: - Teacher of the Deaf - Elementary - School Counselor - Vehicle Driver - Dorm Program Staff (2nd shift) - Dorm Program Staff (3rd shift) - Student Life Coordinator - Transportation Aide - Teacher of the Deaf - English - Teacher of the Deaf - Math - Teacher of the Deaf - Science Apply now! https://www.vsdb.k12.va.us/page/careers
4 months ago, VSDB
hiring flyer. white background with blue and red accents. VSDB shield in top left corner with heading - Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. QR Code in bottom left corner. three circles in bottom right corner - one has an image of a female teacher pointing excitedly while two student look at her over their work. second circle is plain red, third circle shows male student seated at a brailler with a female staff smiling at him as he works.
Thank you to our generous friends who provided a beautiful spread of snacks at our recent faculty meeting. Our faculty members were so excited and grateful for this surprise!
4 months ago, VSDB
four people grazing over a table full of snacks
one person looking at a table full of fruits and cheese, trying to decide what to choose
three people preparing to graze over a table full of snacks
Check it out!! Two VSDB alumni, Christian and Zion, are representing the US Goalball team in Paris at the 2024 Paralympics! #teamUSA #Paris2024 #paralympics #VSDBproud https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/paralympic-games/schedule/goalball
4 months ago, VSDB
team USA men’s goalball standing in front of the USA banner
headshots of all team USA men’s goalball players
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is thrilled to offer a one-day workshop on best practices for sensory-based IEPs. This is FREE to attend, lunch will be provided, and mileage reimbursement is available. We hope you will join us at VSDB, 104 VSDB Drive, Staunton, VA 24401 on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please register at bit.ly/vsdb_iep_workshop.
4 months ago, VSDB
yellow background. top middle has a graphic of an open laptop with a piece of paper in front of the screen. text reads: the virginia school for the deaf and the blind IEP Toolkit workshopp. join us at VSDB in staunton, va to learn best practices for sensory based IEPs. september 14, 2024, 9am-2pm, lunch included. register at bit.ly/vsdb_iep_workshop. sponsored by the anne morrison fund. mileage reimbursement and continuing education certificate available.
We are excited that our farm is still producing some great produce to harvest and we have scheduled markets for the next several weeks to share our harvest. These sales are open to students and staff and accept cash or checks. The money raised at these markets is put back into the crops program to continue to support various activities and plantings throughout the year.
5 months ago, VSDB
green border on left side with white outlines of various produce. text on rght side reads "Crops farm market schedule - August 14 & 21, September 4 &18, October 2 & 16. Yates lobby 3:15-4:00 pm. Open to staff and students. checks or cash
Registration for our 185th school year is about to begin! We are so excited to see all of our students and their families again. We are ready to welcome our day students and their families from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm and our residential students and their families from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Teachers will be in their classrooms to greet you until 3:45 pm. As a special treat to celebrate 185 years, the VSDB Foundation has provided Kona Ice of Staunton for most of the day. Make sure to stop by and get your Kona Ice!! #VSDBsrong #185
5 months ago, VSDB
registration day flyer. red background with white and blue accents and text. Images on the left side: VSDB 185 years image, "welcome back", and the Kona Ice truck. text: 2024-2025 school year registration day. august 4, 2024. day students 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. Residential students 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Complete registration, meet the teachers, set up dorm rooms, have fun!!!
Hiking through summer with school pride on our sleeves! 🌲👟 #VSDBAdventures
5 months ago, VSDB
woman and young child stand on a hiking path through a wooded area
From the serene shores of summer to the vibrant halls of VSDB, welcome back! Let’s make our 185th year the best one yet. 🌅📚 #VSDB185 #WelcomeBack Pictured is one of our interpreters wearing her VSDB jacket in the Outer Banks!
5 months ago, VSDB
woman wearing a black hoodie with “1839 the Virginia school for the deaf and the blind” written on the back. she stands with her back to the camera, looking out at the ocean as the waves break on the shore
Enhance Storytime with Storyboxes! Are you a parent/caregiver of a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, or Visually Impaired child? Join us for an exciting workshop on using storyboxes to make storytime engaging, interactive, and FUN! What are Storyboxes? Storyboxes are fun, multi-sensory tools that can transform storytime into a captivating experience, enjoyably supporting your child's literacy. In this session, you'll learn: Strategies for utilizing storyboxes effectively, Practical tools for making storytime interactive, and How to access storyboxes from the VSDB Family Resource Center lending library When: This workshop will be offered on Tuesday, July 30 (NEW DATE) at two convenient times: 11:00 AM (Register bit.ly/VSDBstoryboxes1a) and 6:00 PM (Register bit.ly/VSDBstoryboxes1b) Important: Please complete registration before July 19 to ensure ample time to secure accommodations. Looking Ahead: Mark your calendars for our future "make and take" workshops on August 8 and August 22, where you'll have the opportunity to create and use your own storyboxes. We hope to see you there and make storytime a magical experience for your child! If you have any questions, please contact Julie Saum, Family Engagement Specialist, at julie.saum@vsdb.k12.va.us or 540-324-8316.
5 months ago, Julie Saum
flyer with green and white grid paper background and a solid blue overlay behind the text. text reads "Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind presents Reading and Playing with Storyboxes. bullet points on the left side: interactive workshop on Zoom, NEW DATE Tuesday, July 30, offered at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm, register for the session that best suits your needs.Text on the right side "join us to discuss how to make storytime fun, interactive, and enjoyable for you and your child by using storyboxes!" a photo of an asian woman and an asian girl smiling as they look at a book.
The summer is winding down quickly and we are excitedly looking forward to welcoming your children back for another fantastic school year! As we prepare for this school year, please consider joining the VSDB Family Network at the July meeting. We will meet on July 29 at 9:30 am in the VSDB Student Center. If you would like to participate, please respond to this quick survey https://forms.gle/xKyKpzG9AAZKzgiq9 If you have any questions, please contact Julie Saum, Family Engagement Specialist, at 540-324-8316.
5 months ago, Julie Saum
VSDB family Network flyer. white background with colorful letters that have a ripped effect that read "VSDB family network". a text bubble appearing to be taped to the posted says Monday, July 29 at 9:30 am VSDB Student Center. the bottom section of the flyer is a ripped pink and then green section with multicolored ripped effect letters that say "let's have a great year"
Decked out in red, white, and blue, and repping our school too! 🇺🇸✨ #VSDBStrong #FourthOfJulyFun
5 months ago, VSDB
golf cart with red and blue balloons attached that have white stars on them. several people are in the golf cart and one male stands next to the golf cart while wearing his VSDB shirt
Our staff are busy enjoying their summer, but from the classroom to the clouds - their dedication knows no bounds! Keep an eye out wherever you go, you never know where you'll see us! 😉
6 months ago, VSDB
Donna Robertson skydiving with a male attached to her. Donna is wearing her blue T-shirt that says VSDB Proud with an image of the main hall white columns. she is holding two thumbs up and smiling
🎉ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE YEARS STRONG! 🎉 We are so proud to have served Virginia in educating students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired, and DeafBlind for 185 years! We are ready for this year and looking forward to our future! Bring on 185 more!
6 months ago, VSDB
red banner hanging over the green VSDB sign at the Beverly St entrance to campus. the red banner has the VSDB Defender logo on the far left and the words VSDB STRONG with a graphic in between those words. the graphic has a blue background with white
From the classroom to the firehouse—bringing ASL to our community's heroes! We are proud to see our staff leading the way in bridging communication gaps with ASL classes for Staunton Fire Rescue! 💪 🏫🚒 #ASLInAction #CommunityHeroes #ASLForFirstResponders #BuildingBridges #VSDBProud https://www.whsv.com/2024/06/26/staunton-fire-rescue-learns-american-sign-language-brige-gaps-within-community/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR08mnzBqdeCiyy1hvRJoAIchvbijhpO8sEiXuMf83n-L3L1ofpHKGnJxus_aem_Iyca5eARXpha-RG81tS54A
6 months ago, VSDB
Enhance Storytime with Storyboxes! Are you a parent/caregiver of a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, or Visually Impaired child? Join us for an exciting workshop on using storyboxes to make storytime engaging, interactive, and FUN! What are Storyboxes? Storyboxes are fun, multi-sensory tools that can transform storytime into a captivating experience, supporting your child's literacy in an enjoyable way. In this session, you'll learn: Strategies for utilizing storyboxes effectively Practical tools for making storytime interactive How to access storyboxes from the VSDB Family Resource Center lending library When: This workshop will be offered at two convenient times: 11:00 AM (Register https://vsdb-k12-va.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdO2qqTkvHm7Vl04KNV4L_58vwnIim8) 6:00 PM (Register https://vsdb-k12-va.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsd-mgrzwiGYxWIO1cpfWW0NvT2KCpgFI) Important: Please complete registration before July 12 to ensure ample time to secure accommodations. Looking Ahead: Mark your calendars for our future "make and take" workshops on August 8 and August 22, where you'll have the opportunity to create and use your own storyboxes. We hope to see you there and make storytime a magical experience for your child! If you have any questions, please contact Julie Saum, Family Engagement Specialist, at julie.saum@vsdb.k12.va.us or 540-324-8316.
6 months ago, Julie Saum
flyer with green graph paper background and navy blue overlay. text reads virginia school for the deaf and the blind presents Reading and Playing with Storyboxes. interactive workshop on zoom thursday july 25. offered at 11:00 am and 6:00 pl. register for the session that best suits your needs. Join us to discuss how ti make storytime fun, interactive, and enjoyable for you and your child by using storyboxes. photo of mother and child smiling while laying on the floor reading.
The Shenandoah Valley Club of the Deaf and the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind are excited to invite you to a Deaf Night Out at the Waynesboro Generals baseball game on July 2 at 7:00 pm. Please join us for a fun night of baseball, socialization, and activities!
6 months ago, Julie Saum
flyer with blue background and white and red text. July 2, 7:00 pm. Deaf Night Out. the word "Generals" is slepped out in ASL handshapes. Shenandoah Valley club of the deaf and virginia school for the deaf and the blind. Waynesboro generals logo
We are excited to announce that we are holding a farm open house at our 1-acre campus farm on July 13 from 10 am until noon. This family-friendly event will be entirely outdoors with shade and refreshments provided. Multiple activities for all age ranges will be held . We hope you will join us for a fantastic morning at the farm! Please park at the Shafer building (113 New Hope Rd. Staunton, VA 24401) and cross the street to arrive at the farm. The VSDB farm is funded by the VSDB Foundation. Please visit their website https://vsdbfoundation.org/ to learn more! Disclaimer: please be aware, only service animals in aid of a person with a disability will be permitted on site, and VSDB is a smoke free and firearm free facility.
6 months ago, VSDB
flyer with plants and garden vagetables decorating the edges. all text on the flyer is included in the post.