Wildcat Weekly
April 12, 2024
Contact Information
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
Principal Message
Happy Friday Wildcats!
Congrats to our students of the week: High School-Colten P, Middle School-Alex T and Athlete-Cameron J. I hope that you had a wonderful spring break and were able to relax and rejuvenate; only five weeks left in the school year.
On April 18th at 1:30 in Richie Auditorium, our middle school students will perform their Spring recital. We hope you can join us; if not, we will stream it on Facebook Live.
On April 20th and 21st, KSB will host Swimming Champs for the North Central Association of Schools for the Blind. If you are interested in volunteering, please let Jessica Belcher, Athletic Director know. You can contact her at Jessica.belcher@ksb.kyschools.us
Have a wonderful weekend and please take good care!
Peggy
Principal
KSB
Upcoming Eventsđź“…
Thursday, April 18 1:30pm: Middle School Recital
Thursday, April 25 1:30pm: High School Recital
April 29-May 15: KSA Testing Window
Friday, May 3: No School
Tuesday, May 21, 10am: 8th-grade Promotion and Awards
Tuesday, May 21, 1pm: HS Awards and Ring Ceremony
Tuesday, May 21, 6:30pm: Graduation
Wednesday, May 22, 9am: Elementary Awards and concert
Wednesday, May 22: Last day of school
Announcements📢
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
Help KSB and Beyond!
Our Brailler repair team seeks volunteers to help with their work on Friday mornings or other days. Training through the process will be provided, and being mechanically inclined is a plus. To inquire, please reach out to gittelson@msn.com or joelancaster.ky@gmail.com.
Scout Troop 10 Returns!
We are excited to have Troop 10 become an active part of KSB starting in August 2024. Troop 10 has been at KSB for decades, providing students with unique adventures and learning opportunities. Tentative plans are for the Troop to meet on Wednesday nights on campus. During lunch on March 15, a representative from Lincoln Heritage Council met with students to share information about scouting.
At this time, we are seeking:
- Students in grades 6-12 who are interested. This is open to both dorm and day students.
- Adult volunteers to guide the Troop in their activities. No previous experience is necessary to be an adult leader.
If you are interested in serving as an adult volunteer or your child would like to join, contact Mr. Coffey (michael.coffey@ksb.kyschools.us)
APRIL reminders
- Good days are coming
- You have to do what’s best for you
- All your efforts will be rewarded
- All you can do is all you can do
- You deserve everything you want
- Holding yourself accountable is self-love
KATC Summer Camps 2024
Looking for summer camp opportunities for your students? Look no further! KATC has published a list of camps this season for students of all ages.
Check out the PDF linked here for names, dates, and details of all of you summer camp options.
2024 Summer PATH Information
Summer will be here before we know it, which means that PATH is on its way. The summer program is July 14-21 at the University of KY. The program is open to students whether they want to go to work or go on to post-secondary training when they leave high school. Students need to meet the definition of a student with a disability. The requirements are:
- Ages 14-21
- In an educational setting (public school, homeschool, private school, etc.)
- With a 504 plan, IEP, or documented disability
This year, the focus will be on STEM careers. However, the student does not need have to have a decision to go into a STEM career to attend. This is a great opportunity for career exploration. The link for applications is application here.
For more info: check out the flyer here
Tele-Support Talks
Upcoming Tele-Support Talks
Exploring the World of Adaptive Sports
Monday, April 15, 2024, 8:30-9:30pm EST, Online via Zoom
Learn More & Register
Join Us Every 3rd Monday of The Month
The FREE Tele-Support Talk program provides information about topics related to supporting children, teens, and families with vision loss and are presented by an expert in the field of vision loss. Topics are selected by participants in the Lighthouse Guild’s Tele-Support Network and include child development, education, and advocacy. All are welcome to join us!
If You Missed a Tele-Support Talk, No Worries!
Check out our Tele-Support Talks Library anytime and anywhere! If you like what you hear, please feel free to share!
How A Paycheck Can Work With A Government Check
For Students, Family Members, School Staff, & Employment Specialists
At the end of the 30 minutes, you will be able to use ky.db101.org/ to see how having a job in high school means you have more money now and when you graduate.
April 15th, 2024 10:00 am - 10:30 am ET / 9:00 am – 9:30 am CT
No registration is required. Captioning on Zoom will be available. Click on this link to join the virtual webinar
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