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Irwin School Programs at Washington State School for the Blind
Irwin News 10/16/21
Harvest Dance Party
Refreshments, Live DJ, Dancing
When: 6:30 - 8:30 PM October 28, 2021
Where: WSSB Gym
Costume Contest: Scariest, Funniest, Most Original
Your favorite music with your favorite DJ Tracy.
Costumes are optional
White Cane Day and Blind Americans Equality Day
On Thursday, WSSB students set out to the community to celebrate White Cane Day. Some destinations included Fort Vancouver Historic Site, Oregon Zoo, Oregon Chinese Gardens, and several other great destinations. The Columbian newspaper got a chance to join in and put some of our students on the front page of Friday's paper!
Link to article (unfortunately requires a subscription to read): Students at Washington State School for the Blind Celebrate Independence
Key Dates Reminder
- 10/18 -10/29 SBA and WCAS Testing
- 11/11 Residential transport day (early
- 11/12 half day remote learning
- 11/22 - 11/23 half days remote learning w/ student led conferences in afternoons. Scheduling info coming soon.
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.