This week's School Helper includes TWO parent surveys. We appreciate your time and your feedback! 

Download in English here: Issue 22 English

Descargar en español aquí: Issue 22 Espanol

Enjoy this week's School Helper! No school Monday 20 January---have a great long MLK weekend!

Download English here: Issue 21

en Espanol aqui: Issue 21 Espanol

The GaDOE is surveying parents of students with disabilities throughout Georgia. GaDOE Division of Special Education will work collaboratively with Parent to Parent of Georgia (P2P), the statewide Parent Training Information Center, to identify needs in family involvement within the state and local districts based on statewide survey results.

You may complete the survey online in English and Spanish at www.gadoe.org/Parent‐Survey or www.p2pga.org or www.parentmentors.org.

You can download instructions in English here: Parent Survey English

 Puede descargar las instrucciones en español aquí: Parent Survey Espanol

El GaDOE está encuestando a los padres de estudiantes con discapacidades en todo el Estado de Georgia. La División de Educación Especial del GaDOE trabajará conjuntamente con Parent to Parent of Georgia (P2P), el Centro de Información para Capacitación de Padres del estado, para identificar necesidades de participación familiar dentro del estado y distritos locales con base en los resultados estatales de la encuesta.

Puede llenar la encuesta en línea en inglés o en español en www.gadoe.org/Parent‐Survey
o en www.p2pga.org o en www.parentmentors.org.
Si no tiene acceso para llenar la encuesta en línea, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a) para obtener
una copia impresa de la encuesta.

Puede descargar las instrucciones en español aquí: Parent Survey Spanish

You can download instructions in English here: Parent Survey English

GSD mourns the loss of Cathy Grant, our school audiologist for many years. Cathy was beloved for her bright smile and wonderful sense of humour. We remember her with great appreciation for the services she provided for hundreds of our students. She will be missed!!

Obituary link: Obituary for Cathy Grant

Come out and support the Varsity Boys Basketball team!! Schedule will be updated with more dates and times so please check the school calendar or Facebook to see the updates.

Download here: basketball schedule

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Hillman Cancer Center is offering a summer program for high school students aged 15 and up. The program is fully accessible to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students (ASL interpreters). Stipends are available. Dorms are provided for housing. Deadline to apply is 15 February. Download the brochure here: Hillman Summer Academy 

Can't find an ASL class near your home or need a more flexible schedule? ASL classes are offered online through several companies. Visit the websites below and find the one that is best for you! 

¿No puede encontrar una clase de ASL cerca de su hogar o necesita un horario más flexible? Las clases de ASL se ofrecen en línea a través de varias compañías. ¡Visite los sitios web a continuación y encuentre el que sea mejor para usted!

ASL Connect (Gallaudet University) https://www.gallaudet.edu/asl-connect

ASL Deafined https://www.asldeafined.com/internal/3-day-free-trial/

Sign On https://signonconnect.com/

Sign With Robert http://www.signwithrobert.com/

ASL Classes (different levels, various class times) are offered by the City of Marietta at the Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center. Visit their website for complete details, dates, times, fees, registration, etc.

La Ciudad de Marietta ofrece clases de ASL (diferentes niveles, varios horarios de clases) en el Centro de Deportes y Gimnasio Custer Park. Visite su sitio web para obtener detalles completos, fechas, horarios, tarifas, registro, etc.

 https://secure.rec1.com/GA/city-of-marietta/catalog?fbclid=IwAR1JM563i5FSOR5i0pIJuVcO5Yd-Tew3Kv-WqDqjWmHD8IPQY9k-5F_8JuA

Gwinnett Technical College is offering online ASL classes. The cost is $119 for an instructor-led class and begins 9/11. There is also a self-paced tutorial for $115.  You can register here: https://www.ed2go.com/gwinnettce/SearchResults.aspx?SearchTerms=american+sign+language

Gwinnett Technical College ofrece clases de ASL en línea. El costo es de $ 119 para una clase dirigida por un instructor y comienza el 11 de septiembre. También hay un tutorial a su propio ritmo por $ 115. Puede registrarse aquí: https://www.ed2go.com/gwinnettce/SearchResults.aspx?SearchTerms=american+sign+language

Clayton State University in Morrow is offering an ASL Level 2 Class. The cost is $199 and classes start 9/21/2019. Register here: https://ace3.clayton.edu/CourseStatus.awp?&Course=201CLAN202D%20&DirectFrom=Schedule&Origin=American+Sign+Language

Clayton State University en Morrow está ofreciendo una clase ASL Nivel 2. El costo es de $ 199 y las clases comienzan el 21/09/2019. Regístrese aquí: https://ace3.clayton.edu/CourseStatus.awp?&Course=201CLAN202D%20&DirectFrom=Schedule&Origin=American+Sign+Language

Douglasville Parks and Recreation is offering ASL Classes. Visit their site: https://www.douglasvillega.gov/1265/American-Sign-Language

Douglasville Parks and Recreation ofrece clases de ASL. Visite su sitio: https://www.douglasvillega.gov/1265/American-Sign-Language

Language Atlanta offers ASL lesson. Visit http://www.languageatlanta.com/group-classes/sign-language-asl-courses Ongoing enrollment in classes for a fee.

Language Atlanta ofrece una lección de ASL. Visite http://www.languageatlanta.com/group-classes/sign-language-asl-courses Inscripción continua en clases por una tarifa.

Did you know the University of Georgia offers multiple levels of ASL classes in both Athens and Gwinnett? The classes do have a fee and require materials. For more information and to register, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/…/…/american-sign-language

¿Sabías que la Universidad de Georgia ofrece múltiples niveles de clases de ASL tanto en Atenas como en Gwinnett? Las clases tienen una tarifa y requieren materiales. Para obtener más información y para registrarse, visite https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/…/…/american-sign-language

ASL classes in Villa Rica (West Georgia Regional Library System). Fees apply. Contact Evette Bridges at ebridges@wgrls.org for more details. 

Beginner class: Saturdays 10-11 am http://www.wgrls.org/event/asl-for-beginners/

Intermediate class: Saturdays 11:15 am-12:15 pm http://www.wgrls.org/event/asl-intermediate-4/

Clases de ASL en Villa Rica (Sistema de Bibliotecas Regionales de Georgia del Oeste). Se aplican tarifas. Póngase en contacto con Evette Bridges en ebridges@wgrls.org para obtener más detalles.
Clase para principiantes: sábados 10-11 am http://www.wgrls.org/event/asl-for-beginners/
Clase intermedia: sábados 11:15 am-12: 15 pm http://www.wgrls.org/event/asl-intermediate-4/

Georgia Parent School Climate Survey

It is that time of year again...for the Georgia Parent School Climate Survey. Parents and families, we need YOUR help! GSD earned a top 5-star rating last year, thanks in part to YOUR feedback! Please take a few minutes to fill out this anonymous, short survey—you can use a computer, tablet, or phone. Your time and honest feedback are greatly appreciated!

Directions:

1. Click the link https://gshs.gadoe.org/parents

2. On question 2, scroll down and choose “state schools” as the district.

3. Choose “Georgia School for the Deaf” as the school.

Senior Kenneth Kennedy is GSD's first-ever student to participate in dual enrollment. He is taking college classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. In this video, he explains about his great experience.

Congratulations to Mrs. Jamie Saunders, GSD's Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020!! Jamie is GSD's ASL teacher and does so much to help our students build language skills, pride in themselves as Deaf individuals, and become successful students and citizens. She is a true asset to GSD and the Deaf community! Thank you, Jamie, for all you do!!

Picture 1: Sharion Gooden (principal), Dana Tarter (Teacher of the Year 2018-2029), Jamie Saunders (holding bouquet of flowers), and Leslie Jackson (Superintendent)

Picture 2: Jamie Saunders holding her certificate.

Elementary Math teacher Loren Frick teaches Kindergartener Arizona how to count double-digit numbers in ASL. 

One of our juniors, Jackie Williams, spent a month this past summer at Youth Leadership Camp. Here she is, telling about her FANTASTIC experience! The video is in ASL with English captions.

Uno de nuestros jóvenes, Jackie Williams, pasó un mes el verano pasado en el Campamento de Liderazgo Juvenil. ¡Aquí está, contando sobre su experiencia FANTÁSTICA! El video está en ASL con subtítulos en inglés.

In 2018, Kenneth Kennedy (at the time, a rising junior), attended Youth Leadership Camp. Here is his story of his experience. The video is in ASL with English captions. 

En 2018, Kenneth Kennedy (en ese momento, un joven en ascenso), asistió al Campamento de Liderazgo Juvenil. Aquí está su historia de su experiencia. El video está en ASL con subtítulos en inglés.

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