Wildcat Weekly

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

Fax: (502) 897-2850
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Twitter: @KSBWildcats

KSB staff would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who helps make the Kentucky School for the Blind an amazing place to be. We are grateful to our parents who are such a critical part of all we hope to accomplish, and we thank you for doing what is the most rewarding and joyous job of all. Thank you for entrusting us with your most precious gift because we are so grateful for our students. In the spirit of this holiday season, it is our wish that each of you receives and returns the blessings and good tidings that make these days truly special, and our children best express the holiday's true meaning.

Thank you for entrusting your child to our care every day. It's a true blessing.

High School: Brevin F.

Middle School: Joseph T

Elementary School: Anna Shay,

Athlete: Pyper B.

High School: Lexi S.

Middle School: Veena W.

Elementary School: Aubry W.

• December 23-January 3: Winter Break
• January 20-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day Observed (No School)

Winter vacation is here and KSB has some easy tips for keeping kids active and entertained throughout the week!

1. Get out and about! It's difficult to go outside when the weather is cold but staying inside can make restless children. Quick trips to your town library, museums, or parks (if you are up for it) can make a big difference.

2. Take advantage of free opportunities. While you're at the library, check out what passes they offer to local attractions. Many libraries will offer discounts or even free passes to nearby museums, zoos, or aquariums.

3. Coordinate with other parents. Parents who work outside of the home can work together to organize play. dates and outings to minimize the time they need to be out of the office.

4. Plan ahead. Something as easy as setting up your children's art supplies can become a fun craft day for the kids. It is more fun for all of you when you do some drawing with them!

5. Create an incentive. Plan something special for the end of the week like a family game night or a favorite dinner. Having something to look forward to can help children on days when things are slow.

Welcome to the 17th and final edition of the 2024 calendar year from the Howser Dorm on the campus of KSB. We are excited to be back for our final week of the year and still celebrating all the holiday happenings and visits from Mr. and Ms. Claus from last week. We had students leaving with record players, gift cards and all kinds of food. This week we are in for another busy week of Christmas activities from dressing Like a Grinch in school on Monday and a holiday concert on Friday.

Sunday afternoon we welcomed the students back to campus at the Howser dorm with a good hot meal prepared by our chefs at the dorm. Then we were able to enjoy the beautiful weather outside with a campfire and smores for the students and talked about adventures for the upcoming week. It was a beautiful and comfortable evening to be outside, especially for the month of December.

Monday, we had movie time in the rec. Gym to get ready for the upcoming holidays as the students watched A Muppet Christmas and others played in the gym while some worked on their ceramic pieces. Lots of stuff is going to get prepared for the upcoming Christmas season.

Tuesday the high school dorm students finished watching the movie that they started on Monday. The students then had an open gym. The elementary students took advantage of the weather an played outside on the playground and rode their bikes outside enjoying the nice weather.

Wednesday brought rain, and indoor activity to the dorm. The elementary students painted ceramics for rec, The older students participated in scouts. The scouts built miniature wooded wagons that were replicas from the movie Shrek. A big Thank you for Mr. Ottis and his work with scouts here at KSB.

Thursday the annual KSB alumni, student and staff Christmas party was held at the recreation gym and the group had pizza, opened presents and then watched The Polar Express Christmas movie, before retiring into the night. This brings an end to 2024 for us here in the Howser dorm at KSB. It was a successful first half of the school year. We want to wish each and everyone of you a Very Merry Christmas, the Happiest of the Holidays and a Safe and Prosperous New Year.

I leave you with this quote for the holidays " May the Lights of Christmas Be Your Guide and May the Christmas Carols Fill you with Cheer. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Author Unknown

Until Next Year.

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