FSDB Deaf Elementary School

Last week, President Snow served as a guest reader for the FSDB 3rd Grade Summer Reading Camp in the Deaf Elementary School. Students are diving into Roald Dahl's Matilda, with guest readers taking on the role of narrator while Ms. Maddy Brady, their teacher, fully embraces one of the story's characters. On the day President Snow visited, Ms. Brady transformed into the unforgettable Ms. Trunchbull, the headmistress of Crunchem Hall Primary School.

Reading is fun, and when you add creativity and engagement, students become more interested and confident in their learning.

Description: President Snow stands next to Ms. Brady aka Ms. Trunchbull while holding a copy of Matilda. Ms. Truchbull, true to her character, has her hands on her hips and is scowling at the camera.

The little detectives worked together gathering evidence, creating a list of suspects, interrogating them, and ultimately finding the culprit of the crime- our front office secretary, Kevin!! There was a lot of teamwork involved! The K-2 camp kids had so much problem-solving and they even got a visit from the police with their K9! Way to go kids!! Tsk tsk Kevin!

Our first day of K–2 Camp was a great success!

This year’s theme is “Who Did It?” — a mystery-themed camp where our campers become detectives on a mission to solve a crime. This week’s mystery: someone destroyed our camp bulletin board!

Today, students discovered there are four suspects and learned several new vocabulary words, including destroy, suspect, detective, and who?

Throughout the week, students will use math, ASL, English, writing, and science skills to investigate clues, analyze evidence, learn fingerprinting techniques, and work together to identify the culprit.

We’re excited for two weeks filled with problem-solving, learning, teamwork, and fun. Stay tuned as the mystery unfolds!

🕵️‍♂️🔍 Here’s to two weeks of detective work and adventure!

This canvas painting, created in Bilingual Language Arts class, beautifully represents the journey of our K–5 students through their handprints and thumbprints. Kindergarten students form the sunshine, 1st graders create the wave caps, 2nd–4th graders make up the rolling ocean waves, and our 5th graders become birds soaring toward new horizons, symbolizing their upcoming transition to middle school. Together, these painted prints tell the story of growth, learning, and the exciting journey ahead. 🌞🌊🕊️

Yesterday, May 26th, our DES held their annual end-of-year awards and 5th grade celebration! We are so proud of all our students' accomplishments. Watch out middle school, our upcoming 6th graders are ready!

To view the photos from the event, click the link shared below: https://fsdb.zenfolio.com/p244949030

3rd grade students went to Starbucks In Friday to experience ordering drinks and cake pops! The cashier knew some ASL, so students were thrilled to be able to order without barriers!

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) announces a public meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, open to all members of the public. Members of the public may address the board for up to three minutes per person. All public comments are limited to 45 minutes in total. The Board meeting will be livestreamed at https://www.fsdbk12.org/page/board-of-trustees-livestream

📍 Location
Moore Hall, CLD Meeting Room

📅 Date
Thursday, May 21, 2026

⏰ Time
8:30 a.m. – Regular Board Meeting (CLD Meeting Room)

FSDB Families and Students...we wanted to send a friendly reminder that this weekend is a Long Weekend due to Mother's Day on Sunday.

Here are the important details to keep in mind:
• All students will be dismissed today, Friday, May 8, at 2:05 p.m.
• There will be no classes on Monday, May 11.
• SHOW Bus students will be picked up on Monday, May 11, at their regular pick-up time.
• Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 12.

Wishing everyone a safe, restful and Happy Mother's Day weekend!