Early Learning Center News
May 17th, 2024
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Dear ELC Families,
Thank you for coming to both our Blind and Deaf graduation and award ceremonies last week! Thank you again for trusting us with your children. This has been an amazing school year! As the year comes to a close, we have a few reminders. The Blind class has a field trip to Project Swing on Wednesday, May 22nd. Please remember to RSVP, bring sunscreen, a change of clothes, and your child's favorite ice cream topping. Bag lunches will be provided. BOTH Blind and Deaf classes are going to the Splash Pad on Thursday, May 30th. Please remember to RSVP, bring sunscreen and a change of clothes for your child. Bag lunches will be provided. Also, report cards will be sent home this Friday, May 24th. Have a wonderful week!
Catherine Bailey
Director of Early Learning
Phone: (904)827-2835
VP: (904)201-4529
Summer Camp Reminders
A few things before June 10th, 2024:
Schedule:
7:30-8:00 AM Arrival – Gore Bus Loop
8:00 – 9:00 AM Recess – Playground
9:00-9:05 AM Transition to ELC
9:00 – 9:15 AM Water, bathroom and snack
9:15 – 11:30 AM Work-Period
11:30 – 12:00 PM Lunch
12:00 – 12:30 PM Bathroom/Change for Pool
12:45-2:00 PM * Pool Time
2:00-2:15 PM Change of Clothes
2:00 – 3:15 PM ** Rest time
Recess – Summer Camp theme related activities (outside ELC – tent, chalk, sand table, painting with water, scavenger hunts, obstacle course, group games, etc.)
3:15 – 3:30 PM Snack/ bathroom
3:15 – 3:30 PM Transition to buses/parent pick up
- If a child is still in diapers, they will have a small pool outside to play in (bring swim diapers)
- For those who will use the pool, bring swim vest or floatie
- Students who are not strong skilled swimmers will receive some basic survival skill lessons from staff who are trained
- **Parent pick up can be range from 2:00 pm to 3:30 PM, please contact if you plan to pick up your child specific times during the afternoons
- Transportation will contact you if you indicate you want to utilize transportation.
- Make sure to remember to send the items required every day
- ALL items should be clearly marked with your child's name
TO BRING DAILY:
* bathing suit and a towel (will be left at school for the week)
* lunchbox with a nutritious lunch
* water bottle - filled with WATER ONLY
* backpack
* Sunscreen / hat
* change of clothes to stay at school during camp
* Pillow and blanket if your child naps in the afternoon
ALL items should be clearly marked with your child's name
Camp hours are the same as school hours: 8:00-3:30 M-TH and 8:00-2:00 on Fridays.
Contact: Brooke Stimpfle stimpfleb@fsdbk12.org or Catherine Bailey baileyc1@fsdbk12.org for any additional questions.
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Healthcare Center News
ELC Healthy Student/Staff Protocol
It is the responsibility of our entire community to protect the health and safety of our students, staff and families. ELC families must support the following guidelines in order to promote the health and well-being of our entire community. Please contact Catherine with any questions.
All children and staff who meet any of the criteria below should stay home or will be sent home. We understand this may be inconvenient, but it is necessary to minimize exposure to the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses. Staying home when sick or keeping your child home is a responsibility we take very seriously. Please DO NOT send your children to school if they are showing any signs of illness. This is more important now than ever before.
● Fever or chills
● Cough
● Sore throat
● Congestion or runny nose
● Nausea or vomiting
● Diarrhea
● Red or inflamed eyes or discharge from eyes or ears
● Any contagious disease, such as chicken pox
● Any contagious bacterial infections such as strep throat
Parent Responsibilities and when your child can return to school:
All parents are encouraged to be on the alert for signs of illness in their children and are required to keep them at home when they are sick.
Any child with a temperature of 100.4 or above will not be permitted to attend school and will be sent home. Your child can return to school once he/she has been fever-free without the use of any fever reducing medication for 24 hours.
Any child who has been vomiting or had diarrhea should stay home for 24 hours after the stomach distress has stopped.
Contact Us
Early Learning Center
PH or Text: 904-827-2835
Gore Hall Office (if you cannot reach anyone in the ELC)
904-827-2520
Health Care Center
PH: 904-827-2410
VP: 904-201-3910
Transportation
PH: 800-992-8747
Parent Services
PH: 904-827-2212
VP: 904-201-4540
Campus Police
PH: 904-827-2315
207 San Marco Avenue,
St. Augustine, FL, USA
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, political opinion, affiliation, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other basis as mandated by federal and state law in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. FSDB also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by law.
Contacts for questions, complaints, or requests for additional information are as follows:
Student Discrimination/Harassment
FSDB Boarding Program Administrator
PH: 904-827-2603
Requests in writing can be sent to:
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
207 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
