Community Newsletter

January 13, 2023

IMPORTANT SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Peter L. Bailey,

Head of School

Please click on the links below for our monthly Head of School video update, and for the full video transcript.

Updates from PSD!

Join us as PSD hosts Winter Homecoming Day!

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Location: PSD Gym

Girls Varsity: 11:00 AM

Boys Varsity: 1:00 PM

Admission (General Public): $5

PSD Students: Free

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf will take on the New York School for the Deaf!

PSD Parent Groups are back!

PSD Children's Literature in ASL

Our PSD staff/students contribute to the community by creating videos of books read in ASL. The video picture below will go direct to playlist.

*Each community newsletter will be updated with more books as they are added

GO PSD PANTHERS!!

The Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball season is kicking off now!

Click the button below to follow the team schedules for home and away games!

PSD is hiring!

We are currently seeking staff to join our dynamic team. At PSD, you will never stop growing. Plus, you simply cannot beat Philadelphia's culture and community!

Check out the employment opportunities at the button below.

Join the PSD Community

as a Volunteer!

The PSD Volunteer Program is ready to welcome new and reconnect with previous volunteers! Join or re-join our team to support the programs and activities of the school. Volunteer opportunities include support in classrooms (pre-school through high school), in student service departments (speech, physical therapy, etc.), the library, Family Resource Center, special projects, community events, and more. Applications, PA State clearances and proof of COVID vaccination are required. Flexible schedules. American Sign Language (ASL) skills are a plus!

Contact volunteers@psd.org for more information and to request an application.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Driver's License Practice Test Review!

Winter sessions will be taught in American Sign Language for Deaf/Hard of Hearing consumers.

When: Monday January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 & 27

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Where: Virtual- zoom

Space is limited to 5 Consumers per session. RSVP by Thursday 19th. To register contact Igor Khmer at igorkhmil@libertyresources.org

Hello,

Ryan has decided to hold a “feedback” session.  He wants to hear directly concerns coming from deafblind, SSP’s and or stakeholders.. he scheduled this session and has Nichole moderating it. There will be captions and interpreters as you see. 

Please help share this and if you are available to attend.  It is virtual of course.  I appreciate it.

Roz Mckelvey and Germantown Deaf Ministries Fellowship Inc are looking for Deaf Community leaders to help with our "Be a Life Saver.. Learn to say I Love You" Mini - Sign Language booth. 9:30am- 11:30am at the Armory Mon. January 16, 2023. Please contact her if you can help distribute fliers or lead a session at 215-275-6853. See the attached Germantown Deaf Ministry Flier . You MUST REGISTER THROUGH Roz or the webpage contact page www.germantowndeafministries.org.

King Day is coming up next week! Here’s some last-minute information to help get you prepared:

• Attendees, make sure you reach out to activity coordinators if you haven’t heard from them!

We are so grateful for your partnership and excited about our collective effort coming up on January 16. If possible, we would appreciate your help in promoting these opportunities:

• King Day of Service Opening Ceremony - 9:00am-9:30am - Link
• FREE COVID-19 Testing at Girard College Welcome Center (2101 S College Ave) - 8:00am-12:00pm - No pre-registration necessary. See here for information about parking.
• Health Fair, Service Projects, Children's Activities, and More at Girard College Armory (2101 S College Ave) - 9:00am-12:00pm (Doors open at 8am) - No pre-registration necessary. See here for information about parking.
• Virtual Jobs & Opportunity Fair - 10:00am-2:00pm - Register - Zoom Link - Full Zoom Invite
• King Day of Service Reflection/Community Conversation - Rally for Justice and Peace: End Gun Violence at Girard College Elementary School (2101 S College Ave) - 12pm-2pm - No pre-registration necessary. Virtual option available - Link

More opportunities to serve, connect, or receive valuable resources on King Day and beyond can be found on our portal -- volunteer.globalcitizen365.org

Across the day, make sure to share what you’re up to with us using #KingDay2023 #MLKDOS #GCMLKDAY2023 #KingDayPhilly and tagging us on social media:

• Twitter: @GCitizenMLK @mlkdayofservice
• Facebook: Global Citizen
• Instagram: @globalcitizen365

We’re all looking forward to another successful King Day of Service! Thanks again to everyone participating with us on January 16! We literally couldn't do this without you!

ASL Interpreted Shows at the Arden Theater:

Please confirm interest in advance of select 2023 dates.

The Arden Theatre (40 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106) is planning their ASL interpreted shows for this coming season. Ken Wesler at DHCC has offered to organize group tickets for interested families. Please email Ken at kwesler@dhcc.org to let him know if you are interested in attending so that tickets can be reserved. Please let him know what show you would like to attend, the date and the number of people attending. Any questions can be directed to Ken.

Here are the details:

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

ASL Interpreted performances:

Friday, January 20, 2023, 10:00 AM

Saturday, January 21, 2023, 4:00 PM

RED RIDING HOOD

ASL Interpreted performances:

Friday, May 26, 2023, 10:00 AM

Saturday, May 27, 2023, 4:00 PM

Group rates apply only to groups of 10 or more

• $18 per ticket for performances on Tuesdays through Fridays
• $20 per ticket for performances on Saturdays and Sundays
• A 10:1 student-to-chaperone ratio is required for all groups with students under 15 years old. Complimentary tickets will be issued only to chaperones within the ratio requirement. 

ASL-interpreted Performances at People's Light:

THURGOOD (MARCH 12 @ 2 pm). is a riveting one-man performance about the life and times of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.  Recommended for ages 10 and up.

NOTE: When contacting the box office It is VERY IMPORTANT to make clear that seating is needed in the sight-line of the ASL interpreter.  

The Box Office telephone number is 610-644-3500.

Email: tickets@peopleslight.org.

Hello beautiful people!

Marcus Washington here, your conference 2023 Chairperson. I'm excited to share with you our theme for the conference!

“Reconnecting to Thrive Together”

We aim to: Reconnect Recharge Thrive!

The conference will take place at The Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. Aug 8-13 2023. and we are looking for volunteers to help with planning. If you have experience and would like to join the team.

Email us at Conf.Info@nbda.org!

Let's Reconnect, Recharge, and Thrive together! See you soon with more updates!

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