Website: https://www.ksb.kyschools.us
Location: 1867 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: (502) 897-1583

Fax: (502) 897-2850
Facebook: facebook.com/KYschoolfortheblind/
Twitter: @KSBWildcats

Happy Thursday and Happy March to All!

Just a reminder that we are taking nominations for the Paul J. Langan Award, named for our KSB Superintendent from 1945-1956. Because of his accomplishments and contributions, the Paul J. Langan Award was established in 1992. The award is presented to individuals who have given their time and efforts for a long period of time to support KSB, individuals that are blind or visually impaired, and the blind community. The award will be presented at Founders Day on May 4th of this year.

We would love for you to nominate someone for the Langan Award. The nomination form is available here. Additionally, if you are a parent or guardian and would like to be a part of the award committee, please email me at peggy.sinclair-morris@ksb.kyschools.us.

Just a reminder-no school tomorrow. Enjoy your long weekend!

• March 7-17-ACT Testing Window (grade 11)
• March 8-English
• March 9-Math
• March 10-Reading
• March 13-Science
  
• Thursday, March 30-Middle School Concert (details below)
• April 3-7-Spring Break
• April 18-19-Senior Trip A (more information to come)
• April 27-High School Concert (details below)
• May 1-2-Senior Trip B (more information to come)
• Thursday, May 4-Founder's Day
• Monday, May 8-Summative Testing Window Begins
• Thursday, May 18-Prom, 6-9pm
• Friday, May 19-Field Day (make up day May 22)
• Tuesday, May 23-8th Grade Promotion; HS Awards and Junior Ring Ceremony; Graduation
  
• Wednesday, May 24-Elementary Awards; LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
• May 30-June 2-KSB Elementary and Middle Summer Program
• June 5-9-Summer Program-Statewide Elementary and Middle
• June 12-16 Summer Program-Statewide High School; Summer Work Program
  
• June 19-23 -Summer Program KSB High School; Summer Work Program

If you have any change in phone numbers, home address, a change in bus routine or you need someone added/removed from your child’s safe pick-up list; please contact Beth or Linda in the front office.

Are you signed up for OneCall? KSB uses OneCall to send school information, including our Weekly Wildcat. If not, please contact Beth Baker at beth.baker@ksb.kyschools.us or 502-897-1583

❄️KSB Inclement Weather Scenarios❄️

• Students in the dorm and JCPS on delay
• KSB will delay the start of school, identical to JCPS.
• Students in dorm and JCPS cancels classes due to weather
• KSB will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule
• Parents responsible for transportation
• If a storm is predicted to cause a significant impact on the state, KSB will disseminate information (OneCall, Facebook, email, …) with the plan for the closure or delay of school. Students will take home devices and needed materials in anticipation of NTI learning.

Middle School

What: Recital featuring KSB middle schoolers

When: Thursday, March 30th at 1:30 PM

Where: KSB cafeteria

Attire for performers: Dress nice please!

If there are questions about the concert in general, please email Ms. Roark. If you have questions about what your child is playing or if they are going to be featured as part of a group or solo, please email Mr. Honey and/or Mr. White.

High School

What: Recital featuring KSB high schoolers who take lessons one/one or in a group format.

When: Thursday, April 27th 1:15 P.M.

Where: KSB cafeteria

Attire for performers: Dress nice please!

If there are questions about the concert in general, please email Ms. Roark. If you have questions about what your child is playing or if they are going to be featured as part of a group or solo, please email Mr. Honey and/or Mr. White.

High School

Algebra 2 students and other Juniors will be taking the ACT March 8 - 13. The math portion is Thursday March 9. Please help your student do their best by getting a good night's sleep, drinking plenty of water, and eating a healthy breakfast.

Algebra 1 students have been working on modeling multiplication with binomials with algebra tiles and area models.

Geometry students are using their algebra skills to write and solve equations from diagrams with angle pairs.

Middle School

It's Geometry Time in our middle school math classes this week. 6th graders are learning about and discussing the coordinate plane, as well as practicing graphing. Our 7th graders are digging deep with all things circles-including area, radius, and circumference. Our 8th graders are testing their hands with functions. Each class is using technology to help reinforce and practice these concepts.

Elementary

The K/1 Math class is using various strategies and manipulative’s to fluently add within 5. The students continue to work on numbers in base ten and practicing their counting and cardinality skills.

Two classes in elementary math started new units this week; Second grade: three-digit numbers in unit, standard, expanded, and word forms and Fifth grade: Adding decimals using place value strategies, and relate those strategies to a written method. In the next few weeks, fifth grade will continue with subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals using place value strategies. In the next few weeks, second grade we will be modeling base 10 within 1000 both with money and without, and comparing 3-digit numbers.

This week in elementary PE we are finishing our unit on Bell Kickball and how it relates to Beep Baseball. Students are learning the rules of Bell Kickball and how to advocate for themselves for modifications they may need. These include a clapper and either a different sounding ball or a different sized ball.

In Middle and High School PE we are returning to our goalball unit to continue to work on some transferable skills. Students are showing off their underhand roll they are also working on with our bowling team! Goalball is a favorite of our students and we always make sure to give them opportunities to play what they enjoy!

This week starting in March, students should contemplate and identify a job or career that they may like to have or pursue in the future. After identifying the job, research online about the tasks, educational needs, etc.

• Spend quality time with kids. When they feel loved and supported, children develop emotional strength.
• Talk about feelings so your child learns to share their worries and fears with people they trust.
• Instead of rushing to solve problems, give kids time to work things out themselves.
• When children experience failure or disappointment, it’s important to praise their effort and encourage them to try again.
• Acknowledge your own mistakes to teach kids that mistakes are essential for learning and growth.
• If your child can’t find a solution to a problem, use gentle questioning to guide them towards it.
• Ensure kids are eating well and getting enough sleep and exercise.

KSB Varsity Bowling Practice Schedule will be Monday through Thursday. Monday and Wednesdays will be at the Bowling Alley and Tuesdays and Thursdays will be on campus. The Conference Championship will be held virtually on Monday, March 6.

KSB Varsity Swim practice begins this month. Stay tuned for more information.

JV Athletics Practice schedules were sent out to participants this week. The Spring JV Meet will take place on Wednesday, March 15 at Kentucky School for the Blind. Stay tuned for more information.

Please reach out to Ms. Belcher for any questions.

• Monday, March 6-Conference Bowling Championship (Virtual)
• Wednesday, March 15-JV Little NC Tournament (KSB)
• Thursday, March 23- KSB Virtual Swim Meet
• Wednesday, April 12-Forensics ISBVI Virtual Day Meet
• April 14-15-ISVI Swim Invitational, Illinois
• April 25-29- Forensics NCASB Conference Championships
• April 28-29-NCASB Swimming Conference Championships, Ohio

😊 Please refer to the KSB Residential Parent Webpage for the recreation schedule and any changes. This is a live document therefore it can change as situations or staffing issues evolve, so be sure to check regularly.

Reminder:

Due to the recent flooding in the Evans Dormitory where the school clothes closet was, we lost a substantial amount of the clothes we use for all KSB students. When going through your family’s clothes, please remember that the residential program accepts used clothing that you may have and no longer need. You may donate your used clothing, accessories, shoes, etc. to the dormitory as a tax deductible donation. You would receive a letter as a receipt of the charitable donation that can be used on your taxes. If donating, please clearly identify the items and send them to Allison Chandler, Residential Director. Please accept our gratitude in advance for any donations.

*** Please note that we need everything from 4T through Adult’s XL (Boys and Girls) and Shoes Sizes children’s size 10 through Adult Men’s size 14 and Women’s size 11**

Registration Deadline: March 15, 2023

The INSIGHT Post-Secondary Preparation Program is the only program in the Commonwealth of Kentucky dedicated to promoting college and career readiness for students who are blind or visually impaired. The program is open to students who have completed grades 10-12 and are interested in attending a post secondary institution after graduating from high school. INSIGHT takes place on the beautiful campus of Morehead State University in Morehead, KY during the summer. The students stay in a Morehead University dorm, eat in the cafeteria and attend a Morehead college class. INSIGHT Post-Secondary Preparation Program was designed to promote self-advocacy and independent living for students that are blind or visually impaired so that they may experience what it will be like to go to college.

For more information contact INSIGHT Coordinator.

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