ISVI HAPPENINGS
December, 2008
Dates to Remember
December
1: Classes resume
18: Holiday Music Program
19: Students depart for Break @1:00 p.m.
22-Jan. 2: No School
January
4: Students return to campus
5: Classes resume
9: End of 2nd quarter
16: Students depart for Break @ 1:00 p.m.
18: Students return to campus
19: Classes resume
30: Students depart for break @ 1:00 p.m.
February
1: Students return to campus
2: Classes resume
Christmas Ornaments for Sale $3.00 Each
Unique, cute, inexpensive, environmentally friendly Christmas ornaments are for
sale for $3.00 each. They are being made by the high school girls in the Green
Pod in Unit 2. They are made out of used light bulbs and are hand painted and
decorated to look like little reindeer, snowmen, Santas, penguins, angels, and
fairies. They are so cute! If you are interested in buying one please contact
Unit 2 Residential Care Workers--Vonnie Anderson or Mary Nyberg at 217-479-4510.
All proceeds go to the students and they will spend them on a great Christmas
dinner in Springfield.
(Pictures of the ornaments and students working on the
ornaments)
Mayoral Candidate Visits Mrs. William’s
Government Class
After Barak Obama was elected as our next
President students in Mrs. William’s class asked her if she could invite him to
come and visit ISVI. Since Mrs. William’s husband is running for Mayor of
Jacksonville she thought that inviting her husband would be the next best thing.
The students came up with some very good questions to ask Mr. Williams and he
was very impressed by the questions. Some of the questions they asked were as
follows: Why did you decide to run for mayor? Is there a mayor’s mansion? How
much does the mayor earn per year? Are you concerned about being the first black
mayor? What is your favorite color? What plans do you have for Jacksonville?
What can you do for this school as mayor? Every student had their picture taken
with Mr. Williams and they each got to keep a copy of the photo.
(Picture of Mayoral Candidate speaking to students in Government
class)
ISVI Participates in Festival of Trees
Once again ISVI participated in the Festival of
Trees fund-raiser for Woodhaven Hospice. ISVI’s tree is sponsored by the
Illinois West Central Pilot Club. Mrs. Hauck’s pre-vocational class and the
girls from Unit 2 dorm made decorations. Also, Mrs. Walker’s class made candy
canes out of pipe cleaners. This year’s theme is “Reflections of Christmas”.
Another Christmas —Another beautiful tree created by students at ISVI.
Snack Bar is Now Open!
On Tuesday, Nov. 15th,
the snack bar in the Teen Center opened for business. The menu includes pizzas,
cheese sticks, egg rolls, french fries, chicken strips, and hot dogs. More items
will be added in the weeks ahead and will include soups, salads, and sandwiches.
The prices are very reasonable. A great place to spend time just got even better
with the addition of the new food items.
(Picture of student enjoying a
soda and pizza in the newly opened Snack Bar)
Pie Baking Contest
On Friday, Nov. 21st
, the pie baking contest was held in the
Teen Center. All of the pies were delicious!!!! Thirteen pies were entered in
the contest. TLC’s sweet potato pie took first place and Unit 2's chocolate chip
pie received honorable mention. One student made a great brownie pie and another
made real whipping cream for the pecan and pumpkin pies.
(Picture of student enjoying
eating a pie from the pie baking contest)
Happy Holidays to all of our students and staff and their
families!!!!
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
658 East State Street
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650
217-479-4400 (Voice)
217-479-4415 (TTY)
217-479-4507 (Fax)
1-800-919-5617
www.isvi.net
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