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Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
PANTHER TRACKS
May Calendar
Middle/High School
ASL Movie Night “In the Can” Friday, May 5
6:30PM
Awards Day
Tuesday, May 23 ES: 9:30—10:30AM MS: 10:30-11:30AM
HS: 12:45PM
Graduation
Wednesday, May 24 10:00AM Doors open at 9:00AM
Last Day of School Wednesday, May 24 Dismissal - 1:00PM
Registration Day
Saturday, July 29
School Starts
Wednesday, August 2
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Our mission at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is to provide a language-rich, student-centered learning environment through
American Sign Language and English for the purpose of empowering our students to live independent, fulfilling lives and to
become productive, contributing members of society.
AASD • 890 Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021 • (404) 296-7101 • aasdweb.com
Vanessa Robisch, Superintendent • [email protected] • (404) 296 - 7101
Elementary Reading Celebration—WOW!
Story and more photos, page 4
Last Call for Parent Input!
As we move into our search for AASD’s new superintendent, we are inviting AASD parents/guardians to give us input on two things: 1-What characteristics and skills do you think are most important for our next Superintendent to possess?
2-What are the top three questions you would like to see the interview com-mittee ask?
Simply send your answers to [email protected]. The deadline for all input is Friday, April 28th.
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Your signing and understanding of deaf culture can improve quickly with
2 – 3 Days of Classes, June 6—9
Meals, Breaks and Evening Practice Opportunities
Optional Extra Class Time or Six Flags Field Trip
Classes and all meals only $50.00, Classes, meals and dorm accommodations $75.00
Deadline to Register - May 19 contact Patti for details 404-272-2769; [email protected]
Awards Day
Tuesday, May 23
ES: 9:30—10:30
MS: 10:30—11:30
HS: 12:45 start
Contact your child’s teacher or
department head with any ques-
tions.
Graduation Wednesday, May 24
10:00AM
Doors open at 9:00AM
Registration Day Saturday, July 29
Pedro Santana Crystal Daniels
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On Earth Day, April 22 close to 50 people attended “Build a Better World with Books” at AASD.
Parents learned how to make a book come to life for their children and the importance of
reading. Nancy Kelly Jones, AASD’s ASL specialist, and fourth grade teacher Samantha Muniz
read Pete the Cat and modeled engaging strategies parents can use at home.
Amanda Lee our librarian taught step by step strategies while reading Pete the Cat.
Families received DVD’s of the story in ASL that included extra features and vocabulary.
Celebrate Reading!
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On Friday, April 21, three representatives from the DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) came to AASD. They did a demonstration for middle and high school students about various forms of severe weather and how to be prepared for them. Later they handed out
free weather radios, with deaf friendly strobes, to students and deaf staff.
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Over 500 students convened at Rock Eagle 4-H camp for the Career Technical Instruction Spring Leadership Competition held April 19-21. This is the third year AASD has brought a group of students for this statewide event. All areas of competition relate to the career pathways. Students cre-ate a product or project, create a notebook, show their work on a display board or in a live event, and be interviewed by a panel of judges. Many hours of practice and preparation were invested and, with hard work, came the awards listed below!
Christopher Morales, 1st place Agricultural Science Tymera Smith 1st place Agricultural Science Santon Barnes 3rd place Catering Table Set-up Isamar Garcia 1st place Computer Applications Chris Battle 3rd place Floraculture
Rafael Montez also won the talent show with his ASL story-- “Prom Night”.
Final projects from the students were displayed in AASD’s gym lobby. Rafael’s winning talent show performance, Pedro’s public speaking event, and the Video Production winning clip were also looped on the lobby TV. The CTAE teachers have set high goals and a high level of instruction for all of the students. Again the students rose to the challenge! Contact Helen Malone for a link to more photos including some from the awards ceremony! [email protected]
Hallel Stevens medal in Food and Nutrition Pedro Santana medal in Public Speaking Denzel Murillo 2nd place Graphic Design Video Production Team 1st place Rafael Montez, Rene Guerrero, Regina Fuller
Green Career Exploration Day On April 14 representatives from West Atlanta Watershed Alliance
(WAWA), US Forrest Services, US Parks Service, Greening Youth and Wildland Firefighting.
Students were very attentive to the presentations and especially
interested in the many internships and summer work.
Contact Adam to learn more, [email protected].
Washington A group of AASD students in grades 11 and 12
had a whirlwind tour of Washington D.C. this
month. They toured Gallaudet University, had
lunch in the Gallaudet cafeteria and visited the
Union Station, Lincoln and Vietnam Memorials
and the Washington Monument. They enjoyed
a bus tour of the city, toured the Capitol
and visited the American History,
Air and Space, Holocaust and
African American museums.
Washington DC is a very deaf friendly city.
Students enjoyed seeing other deaf people
everywhere they went.
Teacher chaperones, Johnny Furman, Lara
Metcalf and Andrea Watson are very proud
of the way our students represented AASD
and their eagerness to learn about so many
important American sights.
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May 5, 2017 at 6:30PM ASL Movie Night for High School and Middle School students and families
Movie will be shown in the gym. Bring lawn chair and picnic dinner!
Concessions available: snacks and drinks only
AASD students/families/staff FREE!
Community members welcome Tickets: $10 Children 5 and under FREE
For questions contact: [email protected] VP- 404-537-1163
“In the Can”
Nicky, an aspiring young actor, faces assorted challenges as he is given the chance to make his Hollywood dreams come true. Come see Nyle Dimarco as Lumire, the mysterious stranger who gives Nicky, played by Jon Savage, the opportunity to direct his own film. With an assortment of bad luck, poor decisions, and a varie-ty of mishaps, Nicky struggles to find a way out of the
chaos.
*Rated PG-13 Subtitles provided in English No sound
890 N. Indian Creek Dr. Clarkston, GA 30021
April 18 AASD’s baseball team attended the Gwinnett Braves
game. Our players learned a lot from watching the pros.
It was a lot of fun too. Santon and Jamaria were in a contest
where they around the bases while trying to put on baseball
uniforms. Menelik and Marquize had a dance-off with the mas-
cot, Chopper and Marquize won with a surprise
cartwheel and backwards flip!
Shawnna Hayes-Tavares is a parent volunteer working with the Athletic Director to coordinate this year's Athletic Banquet. If you are interested in helping or contributing to the student athlete swag bags you
may reach her at 404-444-0637.
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Summer Camps 2017 Disclaimer: AASD does not endorse any particular program.
We provide this information as a courtesy. Please be sure to check out programs thoroughly before enrolling your child or paying any monies.
Mike Glenn Basketball Camp f/t Deaf & Hard Of Hearing- NEW! Nation’s first Basketball Camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Athletes
Date: June 18 thru June 23, 2017 Student ages 14 to 18 attending Junior High or High School. Basketball skills are required Location: Decatur Recreational Center, 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA, 30030 Cost: Info Registration Deadline: May 19, 2017. Website: http://www.mikeglenn.com Contact Information: Sharon Hayes-Terrell at (404) 244-7229.
Bill Rice Ranch: Deaf Camp Week- NEW! A church camp for students ages 9-19. Bill Rice Ranch offer a sports tournament (basketball, volleyball, softball and flag football) as well as other unique games. Deaf campers may also enjoy a horse ride, putt-putt, swimming, a hike, or simply talking with deaf friends from around the country at Cowboy Town.
Date: Five weeks to choose from: June 12-16 June 26-30 July 10-14 (Transportation provided by a Georgia Deaf church) July 17-21 July 24-28
Cost: FREE!!!!!!! Location: 627 Bill Rice Ranch Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Website: http://www.billriceranch.org/deaf-ministries/deaf-camp Contact Information: 800-255-7423 Ext 125
Camp D.O.V.E. Date: June 18-23rd
Location: Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, GA
For: Deaf youth ages 8-12 and Teenagers ages 13- H.S. Senior
CODAs and hearing may apply
Cost: $300 (includes $25 application fee per camper) www.campdove.org
Camp Juliena
Youth Camp Juliena is a week-long residential summer camp for kids ages 6-12 that are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Through challenging and fun activities, campers form lasting friendships and acquire valuable leadership, team-building, social and communication skills.
Date: July 16th-22nd Ages 6-12
Cost: Before May 1st: $240, Before June 9th: $275 Contact Information: Phone: 404-292-5312 or Email: [email protected]
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Deaf Camp 2017
A Christian Camp for children and teen age 8-21: Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Hearing Children and Teens Children and Teens of Deaf Adult (CODA) Hearing Kids and Teens who have Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing siblings Date: July 16-22 Location: 1 Our Children's Highway, Alexander City, AL 35010 Cost: $50 per family Contact Information: (205)717-1111 or [email protected]
Droids and Drones Camp- NEW! A FREE summer program for deaf and hard of hearing students
who will be entering grades 10-12, who are in excellent academic standing Students must be residents of the southeastern United States Sponsored by National Technical Institute of the Deaf (NTID) Date: June 18-23 Location: University of Alabama at Huntsville Registration: http://www.ntid.rit.edu/camps/droidsanddrones Application Deadline: May 15, 2007
Contact Information: Email at [email protected] or call at 585-475-769 E.Y.F.- Explore Your Future A Career Exploration Program for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students entering,
10th, 11th and 12th grade.
Dates of two sessions:
July 8th-13th
July 15th-20th
Location: Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY)
* *Must fill out application form and is due before June 30th** Contact Information: 1-866-644-6843, 585-743-1366 (Videophone) or
Health Care Careers Exploration Camp
July 22nd-27th
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students who are entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in Fall 2017
Learn about various careers in health care, discover what types of careers fit your interests, field trips to area
medical facilities, become CPR/First Aid certified
Where: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Application Deadline: May 15th To learn more: www.rit.edu/NTID/healthcareers
Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing NEW! STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer ing and Mathematics) camp for deaf hard of hearing, deafened and deafblind students age 14-18.
June 25th to July 1st Deadline to Register: May 31, 2017 Georgia State University- Downtown Atlanta Cost per student is $400 (included room and board). Referral from Carrie Allen of GVRA Contact Information: Kathy Keeter at 404.292.5312 or [email protected]
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GenCyber Camp- NEW!
A cybersecurity summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing high students entering 10th-12th Date: July 17-July 21 Location: University of Alabama at Huntsville Cost: FREE!!! Transportation: Financial assistance may be available for traveling to and from camp Contact Information: Jesse Hairston at [email protected] Registration: Apply online using QR or at tinyurl.com/gencyber2017
Middle School Leadership and Sports Camp-Gallaudet University
Date: June 24th-July 2nd
Design your own Camp!
Volleyball/Football
Soccer
Basketball
Leadership
Academic Bowl
DC Tour
BONUS: Bison games, Six Flags, Washington D.C.! Contact Information: Email: [email protected]
Summer Youth Camps- Gallaudet University
Dates of four different sessions:
Exploring the Sciences
June 24th-July 2nd
Immerse into ASL
Session 1: June 24th- July 2nd, Session 2: July 5th-13th
Discover Your Future
July 5th-13th
Blackbox Theatre Camp
July 5th- 13th Email: [email protected]
Aspen Camp f/t Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Ages 13-17)- NEW!
Experience the best summer of your life. Make new friends, explore the wilderness, get wet while rafting, see the world when backpacking or on our high ropes course, and more. This will be the greatest adventure of your life. Date: June 19 -July 2, 2017 Location: Aspen, Colorado Cost: $1,399.00 Website: https://aspencamp.org/ Contact Information: (970) 315-0513 or Email at [email protected]