Oregon School for the Deaf Newsletter

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1 March 1, 2013 Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Edition 7 Newsletter Newsletter Announcement Previous Newsletter Correction: The previous newsletter, dated Feb. 21 st Vol. 1 Ed. 6, which was supposed to be released on Feb. 15, was delayed and released on the 21 st instead. There was an announcement, which stated that there would be a short school week the next week following the newsletter s release. It would have been correct if the newsletter were published and released on the 15 th instead of the 21 st. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. OSD Welcomes New Student Please join us in welcoming Daevanie, T. to OSD. OSD Job Opening Oregon Department of Education has a position open here at OSD. The open position is EDUC Office Specialist 1 (High School Secretary) and it closes on 3/11/2013. Find out more by going to nts/announcement.aspx?id=8889 or by contacting Cassie Graham at the Oregon Department of Education. Cassie Graham Employee Services Recruitment Coordinator cassie.graham@state.or.us THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES QUALIFIED WOMEN, PERSONS OF COLOR, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY FOR THESE OPENINGS. OSD Advisory Board Meeting Notice March 8, :00 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. At the Video Conference Room 999 Locust Street NE Salem, Oregon Daevanie, T. smiles for a picture as she does her schoolwork. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME: From 9:05 A.M. to 9:10 A.M. Public Comment will be received. Page 1

2 March 1, 2013 Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Edition 7 The Oregon Department of Education meetings are held in accordance with open meeting laws and accessibility requirements. The Oregon Department of Education complies with the American Disabilities Act of If you have a disability and need accommodations in connection with the OSD Advisory Board meeting, please notify the Oregon School for the Deaf, 999 Locust Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301, telephone , within 72 hours prior to the meeting so that necessary arrangements can be made. A Track & Field Meeting to cover the agenda for practice. Track & Field is in Session! Students participating in the Track & Field have started their practices and training for various events. More information on the Track & Field Meets will be announced as soon as they come out. OSD s Carnival OSD will be hosting a carnival open to the public on March 5 th. The carnival will sport several games and activities made for the family to enjoy! Come and join us in having fun. The following activities will be available: Games Cake Walk Duck Pond Face Painting Hot Dogs / Chips / Soda Dual Challenge Kiddypillar Bungee Run Back Climb Clown General Admission Costs Admission: $3.00 No Individual Game Tickets: wristbands available for purchase to access all games and inflatables! Wristbands Age 5-12: $7.00 Wristbands Age 12-99: $12.00 Athletes run their warm up laps before practicing. Food / Drinks Costs Hot Dog/Chip/Candy/Soda Combo Dinner $5.00 Italian Soda $2.00 (Flavors: Kiwi, Cherry, Orange, Grape) Popcorn $1.00 Page 2

3 March 1, 2013 Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Edition 7 Location & Time March 5, :00 PM to 9:30 PM Peck Gym at 999 Locust Street, Salem, Oregon We hope to see you there! Orientation Day Any Deaf or hard of Hearing student ages 5-21 are invited to attend OSD for the day. On March 5 th, beginning at 7:40am in our library, students can show other students to attend classes. Lunch is provided. School is finished at 2:50pm. Our Annual OSD Carnival starts at 6:00pm-9:30pm that evening in the gymnasium. Students with a modified diploma up to age 21 are invited to experience our Adult Transition Program (ATP). Date: March 5, 2103 Time: 7:40am-2:50pm OSD State-Wide Deaf / Hard of Hearing Swim Free entrance for All Deaf / Hard of Hearing Students in Oregon, ages 5-21 paid for by the Nightmare Factory. All other family members: $3.00 (Group Rate) Where: Dallas Aquatic Center, Dallas, Oregon Date: April 18, 2013 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Note: This announcement will appear again in future newsletter as we approach the event. Welding with ATP Here is Lucas Cartwright and Ben K. Tyler Obrien at Welding school in Salem Oregon. Ben K is certified with 3 certificates. Lucas has been successful in completing 4 certifications. Tyler O Brien is on his 3 rd certification. For more information, please contact Sharla Jones at Sharla.jones@osd.k12.or.us; Voice or VP. Middle School Leadership Conference LIFE proudly hosts Middle School Leadership Conference LIFE. For more information, please view the LIFE flyer at the end of the newsletter for more information. Note: This announcement will appear again in future newsletter as we approach the event. A friendly group picture of students and staff. Page 3

4 March 1, 2013 Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Edition 7 To inform the majority about the challenges and resilience of Deaf people of color. To celebrate the similarities and differences among various cultures. To encourage personal empowerment for conference attendees. To address issues related to education, families, and community advocacy for a multicultural deaf constituency. Lucas C. listening to the teacher while Anne H. provides communication support. Ben is already gone to a job back east working on a rig. Tyler has a few more weeks left and we hope he stays in Marion County to work at his new job site. Tyler has been in the Adult Transition Program, A.T.P., since September. They are great role models for the other A.T.P. students. Thanks to V.R., Greg P. and Anne H. for all the help and support they have given to this program! Jean Obray A.T. P. counselor in Dorm program National Deaf People of Color Conference III The Third Triennial National Deaf People of Color Conference will be hosted by Gallaudet in Washington, D.C. from Thursday, June 13, 2013 to Sunday, June 16, This exciting conference is promoting prospective students from ethnic backgrounds to attend the Collegiate Leadership Program at the NDPC with the support of the university and college to recognize and advance their support in making a difference for their students of color in shaping their future. -Marci Brown Graduate Assistant to Laurene Simms and assisting Tyese Wright at Gallaudet University For more information about the event or to register for the event, please visit ipads in the Middle School The Middle School students recently started using ipads in their Language Arts classes. They use the ipads for a variety of things. They take Accelerated Reader tests, video themselves signing summaries, write notes, make vocabulary flash cards, read Achieve3000 articles, and look up vocabulary in the dictionary and on-line. They seem to find a new way to use the ipads almost every day. The objectives of the conference are Page 4

5 March 1, 2013 Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Edition 7 savvy and they are able to apply their computer skills to learning to read and write English. The ipads are a great educational tool and we look forward to using them even more as the year goes on. Melinda G. Middle School Teacher Christopher M. working on class assignment and Kasala H. in the background. The students love using the ipads in class. Christopher M. says he likes signing a summary on the ipad before he writes it. Christian R. working on the ipad. Christian R. says he likes taking the AR tests on his ipad because he can take the test right after he reads the book. As their teacher, my favorite thing about using the ipads is seeing how motivated the students are to do reading and writing activities. They are so technologically Page 5

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9 March 1, 2013 Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Edition 7 Oregon School for the Deaf Proudly Hosts Middle School Leadership Conference When: April 16 th 19 th, 2013 For Who?: All Deaf and Hard of Hearing Middle School students (11 15 years old) in the state of Oregon are invited Where: 999 Locust St NE, Salem, Oregon For more information, please contact Sharla Jones at: /V or Sharla.Jones@osd.k12.or.us Page 9

10 March 1, 2013 Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Edition 7 Schedule: Tuesday, April 16: 7:00pm Arrival and Check-in at the New Dormitory Icebreaker Party Wednesday, April 17: Workshops and Activities during the day Closed Captioned Movie Thursday, April 18: Workshops and Activities during the day Water activity at Dallas Aquatic Park Friday, April 19: Wrap-up party and video of clips from workshops Depart at 1:50pm School Dismissal Workshop topics include: Team building Minute to Win it! Taking care of your appearance Deaf Olympics Strength Training The Science of Fitness For more information, please contact Sharla Jones at: /V or Sharla.Jones@osd.k12.or.us Page 10

11 March 1, 2013 Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Edition 7 Middle School Leadership Conference April 16 19, 2013 Registration Form (Please Print Clearly) Name Age Male Female Address City State Zip Birthdate Parents/Guardian Home Phone ( ) Voice TTY Voice/TTY Work Phone ( ) Video Phone _( ) Name of School Attending Grade Please Check One: Signing Oral (Oral interpreters will be provided if needed) Page 11

12 March 1, 2013 Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Edition 7 Emergency Contact (Please indicate adults whom we should contact in an emergency, if we cannot reach you) Name Relationship Address City State Zip Work Phone Day Phone Evening Phone Does your child have any special needs or conditions? If so, please explain: Permissions for LIFE activities I give permission for my child s photograph/video to be used for any promotional activity. I give permission for my child to stay in a same-gender dormitory on the OSD Campus. I give permission for my child to ride the OSD School bus and swim at the Dallas Aquatic Center. Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Signature Date Page 12

13 March 1, 2013 Weekly Newsletter Volume 1, Edition 7 My child s t-shirt size is: (circle one) Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult X-Large Pick up for my child on Friday April 19 th at 2:00pm will be: Please mail your registration before April 1st to: 999 Locust St NE Salem OR Attn: Dr. Sharla Jones, Academic Principal Middle School Leadership Conference Registration Page 13