Thursday, December 14: Aberdeen Lions Club & Aberdeen Lioness Lions Club "Student Christmas Party" with Pizza Supper in the Gym at 5:30 PM
Monday-Wednesday, December 18-20 is our HOMEGOING Week with "Dress Up Days" for students and staff Monday, December 18: Let's see those crazy, ugly holiday sweaters! Tuesday, December 19: Wear your coziest pajamas! Wednesday, December 20: Dress in your holiday best! It's our Christmas Program "Home for Christmas" at 10:30 AM in the Gym; OPEN to the public - please join us! RSVP to Kandi at 605-626-2581 or kandi.sampson@sdsbvi.northern.edu School dismisses for the holiday vacation at 12:10 PM; Dorm closes at 1:00 PM
Wednesday, December 20: Please join us for our Christmas Program "Home for Christmas" - OPEN to the Public - at 10:30 AM in the Gym followed by a Holiday Meal sponsored by the South Dakota FOUNDATION for the Blind and Visually Impaired HOMEGOING: Classes dismiss at 12:10 PM; Dorm closes at 1:00 PM
Monday - Tuesday, December 25 - 26: CLOSED
Thursday, December 21 thru Wednesday, January 3: No Classes
Monday , January 1: CLOSED
Tuesday, January 2: No Classes
Wednesday, January 3: No Classes; Dorm opens at 1:00 PM
Thursday, January 4: Classes Resume
March 11 - April 26: SD ELA and Math Alternate Assessments
Friday, April 26: Special Olympics Area Swimming Competition in Watertown
March 25 - May 3: SD ELA and Math Assessments SD Science Assessment / SD Science Alternate Assessment
Friday, May 3: Special Olympics Area Track & Field Competition in Milbank
Thursday-Saturday, May 16-18: Special Olympics State Summer Games in Vermillion
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It is my pleasure to welcome you to the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SDSBVI) website! At SDSBVI, our vision is for all South Dakota children who are blind or visually impaired to have full access to educational resources that prepare them for life. We view each child as an individual, deserving of personalized learning opportunities focused to help them achieve their highest level of independence. Our teachers are experts in the field of visual impairments, who provide innovative programming on our beautiful campus, adjacent to Northern State University. SDSBVI’s outreach consultants, also visual impairments specialists, provide visual impairment assistance to students, families, and educators throughout the state through our thriving outreach program.
Families, school districts, and the community are key partners in meeting the needs of each child. Whether you are a student, parent, or member of the community who wishes to contribute your time or support, I invite you to join us in transforming the lives of children with a visual impairment. SDSBVI is a greater community with you involved.
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Sincerely,
Jessica Vogel, Ed.D. Superintendent
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