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Irwin School Programs at Washington State School for the Blind
Empowering blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential
Empower Summer Camp
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Travel, Creativity and Discovery
Dates: June 26 - July 1
More info and registration about Empower Summer Camp
2022 Track Meet
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WSSB is pleased to announce that our 2022 Track Meet is back open this year to off-campus students and spectators. Come join us for a fun day of running, throwing, jumping, activities, braille, community, and much more!
This year's event is scheduled for Thursday, May 19th.
Pre-registration is required to participate 2022 Track Meet Registration Form. If you have any questions please reach out to Jennifer Butcher at jennifer.butcher@wssb.wa.gov .
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Lions Den Coffee Shop Now Open
Students and staff may order hot or cold beverages for delivery or pick up on Friday mornings. The coffee shop has a wide range of items on the menu available such as smoothies, espresso, hot chocolate, and more.
Safety Requirement ChangesBeginning March 12, masks are optional at WSSB except in the health center and on public transportation. Public transportation includes charter buses, taxis, city buses, and flights. Be sure to have a mask ready for those situations. Department of Health released new guidance earlier this week that continues to require schools to exclude students with COVID symptoms and notify individuals of potential exposure to a positive case. We will continue with increased cleaning practices and ventilation, practice regular hand washing and hygiene and encourage spacing when feasible.
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Welcoming Families Back On-CampusWith the shift in guidelines, WSSB is also allowing families to attend student activities in person. Volunteers still need to be cleared and vaccinated. Families are welcome to attend our powerlifting exhibition, spring concert, track meet, and other student activities.
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Essential Skills Resources
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Essential Skills - These skills are specific to WSSB students, yet may be more widely applied. While the first part of the year was spent focusing on developing these skill areas, these are skills will last the entire year and benefit students well beyond.
Shifting to Standards Based Grading
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Standards Based Grading - WSSB is transitioning our grading practices to more accurately reflect each student’s demonstration of their learning through standards-based grades. Grades communicate how students are progressing with their learning based on standards.