Wildcat Weekly

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

Middle: Addy C

Elementary: Asher W

Athlete: Caleb R & Jose E

• March 3rd - 7th: Read Across America Week (see below for details!)
• March 11-14 & 17-21: ACT Testing
• March 20: Bill Roby Games @ Assumption HS

• March 23: Audible Egg Hunt (details below in the Resources for Families section)
• March 31-April 4: Spring Break
• April 7: Yearbook Orders Due

• April 29: Spring Recitals: Middle 1:30, High 6:00

• May 15: Prom

• May 21: Graduation 6:30

• May 23: Student Last Day

Order your yearbook today! Scan the QR code or visit: inter-state.com/order and enter this code: 91647R. Online orders are due by Monday April 7th. The cost of the yearbook is $10

There have been some updates and KSB will now be offering the summer program for two weeks.

June 2-6 will now be for KSB students ONLY, and June 9-13 will be for KSB students and students across the state.

If you have already completed a summer program application and would like to adjust the dates that they will be in attendance, please email Ms. Price for the appropriate changes to be made.

The $50 activity fee can be submitted via cash or check written out to the Kentucky School for the Blind. This fee is applicable one time for those attending two weeks.

The application is linked below.

Greet Each Other Warmly

Offer Help

Include Everyone

Volunteer to Help

Practice Active Listening

Practice Empathy and Respect

Stand Up Against Bullying
Give Honest Compliments

Share With Others

Admit Mistakes and Resolve Conflict

Express Gratitude

Say Thank you!

Creates a Happier, Safe, Inclusive, Supportive Space For All!

Hello Folks,

Welcome to another edition of Dorm Happenings here on the campus of KSB. We have had another busy week here at Howser Dorm with all the changing weather patterns. We began the week with a meal of fries and chicken tenders with deserts and drinks prepared by Ms. Dollie and dorm staff. The small group of students in the dorm were busy discussing the weekend activities and getting ready for another busy week of academic work at KSB. The activity of the day on Sunday was shuffleboard, pinball and pool with students and staff.

Monday brought another busy day for the dorm students with groups of students working with dorm staff on many dorm chores and expectations for a balance of academic work, skills and recreation. Our elementary students were busy with Simon Says, directions on north, south, east, and west. Also understanding of body placement at 180 degree and 360-degree movements and space awareness. The middle school and high school groups were busy with pop a shot activity and bike riding.

Tuesday was a fun time after school as both groups were busy playing Predator and Prey game that involves lots of running, and movement and space awareness. Students show lots of interest in this game and also make a request of this game more often as the weather gets warmer.

On Wednesday the elementary students got a trip to the bowling alley with Ms. Katy and Mr. Larry as they got to bowl and eat pizza and have soft drinks at the bowling alley. They were super excited about this outing and were asking about going again next week. The middle and high school groups were together on Wednesday night that had them In the Scout Group and they were discussing camping outings and camping safety. The group also got to put together a tent and got to hang out inside the tent. There were many good ideas and great input from the students on wanting to go and set up a tent outside.

On Thursday the elementary students were involved in a free day for recreation time riding bikes, playing the piano and jumping on the bouncy mat. The middle school and high school students were playing pool, jumping on the bouncy mat and watching a movie on the big screen TV.

It has been a very busy week here at the Howser dorm and we are excited to get back on track for a normal week free from weather disruptions. We hope everyone has a great weekend and look forward to seeing everyone back on campus Sunday afternoon.

Reminder that the NASB Audible Egg Hunt on KSB campus for Sunday March 23rd from 5-7. Please pass the word, sign the registration and come be a part of that event.

Until Next Time

The free, online event at 7 p.m. ET on March 13, 2025, will feature presentations from Christine Kay, MD, Vitreoretinal Associates in Gainesville, Florida, and Thomas Mendel, MD, PhD, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Registration (free): bit.ly/4hxhK0Z

The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the driving force in the global development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases, will host a webinar for eye care professionals on emerging gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), including retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease, and Leber congenital amaurosis.

The National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky in partnership with the Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and sponsored by the Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation is excited to host this accessible egg hunt and information fair! This event is open to all blind and low vision children birth to grade twelve and their families. This is an opportunity for our blind and low vision children to independently participate in an activity that may not have been accessible to them previously.

Sign up link here: :LINK

• MAR 4TH 4:30 PM ET MAXIMIZING FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH STABLE KY Learn how STABLE accounts, the Student Earned Income Exclusion, and KFEC resources can empower financial independence and success!
• APR 1ST 4:30 PM ET DON’T BE FOOLED: ACCESSIBLE FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR EVERYONE Financial Education for All: Tailoring Tools for Every Learner
• MAY 6TH 4:30 PM ET TBD Help shape our next "STABLE Steps" webinar by sharing the topics and resources that matter most to you—your feedback will guide the discussion

Webinar Link

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