Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

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ISVI Happenings - December, 2009

Dates to Remember:
January 8 – 9: Wrestling/Cheerleading at Kentucky
January 15: Students depart for break at 1:00 p.m.
January 17: Students return to campus
January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – School in session
January 22-24: Wrestling/Cheerleading at Arkansas
January 29: Students depart for break at 1:00 p.m.

February 12: Lincoln’s Birthday – School in session – Students depart for break at 1:00 p.m.
February 15: President’s Day
February 21: Students return to campus

Blind Vendors’ Christmas Party
The Blind Vendors’ Program sponsored another great party for ISVI students. This year the residents of the Mary Bryant Home in Springfield were in attendance.  It was at the Northfield Inn in Springfield.  A wonderful meal of roast pork, roast beef, and fried chicken was served to the students, RCW’s and other staff that attended.  An Elvis impersonator provided entertainment and several students sang songs for the group. The gifts were fantastic!  The students greatly appreciated the generous gifts, the bags of candy, and the bags of hats and gloves.

(Photo of two students looking at a gift that was just opened)

2009 Holiday Program
The 2009 Holiday Program had an extra bonus with the presentation of a play called “The Incredible Reindeer.”   Staff and students worked very hard to put on this play and they did an excellent job of entertaining the audience!  Following the play beautiful holiday music was provided by the Community chorus, the Elementary Chorus, and the Concert Choir.

Angel Tree Party 2009
On December 8^th the Angel Tree Party was held in the ISVI Dining Hall.  The event was for ISVI and ISD students.  Santa Claus arrived as expected and all of the students were very happy with the gifts they received.   Gifts included a guitar, ISVI hooded sweatshirts, clothing, and toys.  Refreshments of Christmas cookies and punch were served.  This is an event that all of the students look forward to.

(Photo of six students standing in front of the Christmas tree)

Third Quarter Activity Periods
Once again ISVI Educators have come up with creative ideas for students to learn and have fun at the same time. Students select which activity they would like to participate in. They participate in these activities from 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They are as follows:

Book Club- Theater-style presentation of an entertaining book as it is read by a group of staff members.

New Year Celebrations around the World- Students will discover many games, foods, and crafts that make New Year’s celebrations special all over the world.

Research Study Hall - Provides support for English III and English IV students who are required to write a research paper.

Study Hall/Reading Time- Students can use this time to complete homework or to read books for pleasure.

Where Did the Hot Dog Come From? Learn about the origins of some of your favorite foods. 

Braille Art – Create pictures on a Braille writer

El Dia Del Juego (Game Day) – Students play various table games.

Girls Still Rule! – Learn about hair and skin care, and grooming techniques.

Walking for Wellness – Walking to increase fitness levels and to improve emotional well-being

Role-Playing for Newbs- "Newbs" is short for "newbies," a gamer term meaning someone new or unfamiliar with an activity.  In this activity, students will get an introduction to role-playing table-top games, including using multi-sided dice, keeping track of personal statistics, and using one's imagination to navigate an environment described by the game moderator.  The students will play an action mystery game similar to a Sherlock Holmes story.

Smart Board Lessons- Students will learn to use some features of Notebook 10 software to create lessons.  Students should plan to have some homework if they sign up for this class. 

It’s Messy, but it is Fun!
In Art Class students have been working with clay.  Students are shown wedging the clay to remove all of the air pockets.  After the air pockets are removed and the clay is formed into a ball it is ready to place on the potter’s wheel and begin the creative process.  When the desired end result is achieved it is placed in the kiln which is an oven that dries the clay.  After it is dry, it is glazed and then fired in the kiln a second time.  Students take great pride in creating bowls, flower pots, cups, vases, or whatever item they decide to create.

(Photo of the Art Teacher overseeing a student working with clay on the potter’s wheel)

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