Updated 05/30/2024


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2023-2024 School Year Photo Albums:

Featuring:

Nicolai Warren( left) presenting his peer Presley Serio( right) with repotted plant from the Horticulture Project for his parent.
Cultivating Connections: Students Sharing Green Plant ????

AND The ROX confidence tunnel and students taking care of plants in the horticulture room!

2023-2024 Photos

View the photo’s taken during the 2023-2024 school year.

June 3rd

  • Graduation – 6:00pm in Knefely with Reception in Russo following ceremony

June 7th

  • ROX End of Year presentation/celebration – Russo, 9:30-10:30am
  • Open to staff and students 4th grade and older; as well as families/guests of ROX girls.
    RSVP to Kathleenm@mdschblind.org.

June 11th

  • LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – Early Dismissal

June 19th

  • School Closed – Juneteenth

June 17th – July 5th

  • School Closed to students and 10/11 month staff.

July 4th

  • School Closed – Holiday

Announcements:

Outreach and Statewide Services:

OSP Summer Program Registration is Closed.

Enjoy the Outreach at the White House Easter Egg Roll Video!

REMINDER – Tuition for Merrick and Abilities Due by June 15: Venmo or PayPal

Moment of Outreach Videos

June 13 – NCUEB test at the Maryland School for the Blind. Registration deadline is May 20.

June 15 – 11am to 2pm, MSB Outreach invites students with low vision/blindness and their families to join us for Splashdown (SPANISH FLYER), end of the school year water fun! Families may bring their own picnic lunch. Popsicles and other light snacks will be provided. 
Where: MSB Campus pavilion and playground area
What: Waterslide, sprinklers, splashpad, and other water activities

June 23 to 27 – MSB Camp Abilities at Lions Camp Merrick: A five-day, overnight outdoor education camp located at Lions Camp Merrick on the beautiful Potomac River in Nanjemoy, MD. Includes canoeing, fishing, ropes courses, and more! For students 9-17 years old.

COMING SOON-  Registration for our FAMILY ENRICHMENT PARTNERSHIP with Elev8: Thursday evenings July 11-August 8 5:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner Served and AMAZING Raffle Prizes (like TVs and Kindles!!) every evening. 

COMING SOON – The 2024-2025 ECC at Home Challenge Course for MSB and Statewide Students and Families. 

Be sure to check out the monthly educational and professional events for students, staff and parents on the Maryland TVI Portal.

There are many wonderful opportunities for all! 

APH Monarch Training Opportunity for Ma

Additional Events:

Off Campus opportunities for MSB Students:

BISM’s Preparing for College Life Program (STAR)

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is excited to run a week long program regarding college life for students. This residential program will provide participants with multiple college tours, conversations with disability service counselors, and discussions surrounding college life and accommodations. Students will reside in dorm style housing while experiencing a myriad of colleges across the state. 
Program Dates: Friday, June 14 to Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Ages Eligible: 14 to 21
Location: Baltimore, MD

With any questions, reach out to Juhi Narula at 410-737-2642 or jnarula@bism.org.

  • June 1 – 2024 LBPD Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff Event, 10 am – 2 pm. Begin by making a tactile treasure map with the Tactile Art Club, then come by the summer reading registration table as you enjoy an afternoon snack.
  • June 12 – MDTAP webinar AT for Free: Reuse Programs Across the State, 11 am – 12 pm. Join us as we share information on the Maryland High Tech AT Reuse Program, the online equipment exchange site, and many other resources across the state to access free and low cost AT and durable medical equipment. Hosted by Shawn Bateman, AT Reuse Coordinator with MDTAP.
  • June 14 – Blindness and Mental Health Summit. Virtual 8 am – 5 pm EST. Join us for the first annual Blindness and Mental Health Summit! The Summit is the largest online gathering of organizations and consumers sharing information, resources, and services focusing on mental health in the blindness, low vision, and disability communities. Registration is free!
  • June 23 to 25 – Perkins CVI Conference: Building Meaningful Recognition. In person in Boston. We will explore quality assessment and instructional practices that help build meaningful recognition and access, current research about CVI, and advocacy resources for families and providers boldly driving change.


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