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March 2020 Events
Corona Virus Update
Dear NMSBVI Families and Staff,
I hope that you are all staying healthy. As you may have already heard, the State Public Education Department made the decision to close schools through the end of the school year. While this is a very difficult decision, we understand the need to keep our students, families and staff safe. I want to let you know that while students will not be able to physically attend school, we will continue to educate our students. We have been working on a Continuous Education Model for each of our students. Educational teams are working on collaborative ways in which to provide educational services for each and every student. Your child’s teacher will be contacting you regarding the plan for your child and we look forward to partnering with you during this time.
The schools throughout the state are working together to share resources and create programming. The Department of Education and Higher Education are posting resources for teachers, students and families so that we can continue to provide educational services to our students. Our staff is so creative, innovative and passionate that I know we can rise to this challenge. We have already laid the groundwork for this successful transition.
Please know that we are all in this together. We will roll out this distance education program starting the week of April 6. Please check our website for more information.
Thank you so much and stay safe and healthy!
Patricia Beecher,
Superintendent
Governor: K-12 school closings must continue to prevent potential spread of COVID-19
Letter of the Superintendent (En Espanol)
1. Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and water often, especially after using the restroom and before meals.
2. Cover coughs and sneezes with the inside of the arm (not hands)
3. Use tissues and throw them in the garbage, then wash hands again.
4. Do not share drinking glasses or eating utensils with your child and do not let them share with others.
5. Clean and disinfect doorknobs, tables, counters, phones and all other regularly used surfaces and items in your house.
• Get a flu shot if recommended by your doctor and if your child’s doctor recommends one, get one for your child, too.
• Try to avoid activities and events with large numbers of people.
• “Social distancing” is a term that is being used lately. This means that it is recommended that people don’t shake hands or hug and stay 6 feet apart from one another.
• What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• CDC "About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)"
Letter of the Superintendent (Spanish)
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
COVID-19: U.S. at a Glance
Updated: Governor, Department of Health announce first positive COVID-19 cases in New Mexico
New Mexico announces fifth presumptive positive COVID-19 case
NMSBVI is receiving regular updates from the NMDOH and the CDC regarding this virus and we will take all recommended steps. More information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be found on the CDC website: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf as well as at New Mexico Department of Health Website
Corona Virus Information
Dear NMSBVI Families and Staff,
NMSBVI is aware of the current issues around COVID-19 (coronavirus). Here at NMSBVI, we take our students' health very seriously. It important to note that there are no known cases of COVID-19 in New Mexico. However, NMSBVI is in contact with the NM Department of Health (NMDOH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding this virus. One of the tricky things about this virus is that individuals carrying this virus can have symptoms that vary- anywhere from mild cold-like symptoms to more serious symptoms. The purpose of this letter is to let you know the steps that NMSBVI is taking in order to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Right now, the recommendations regarding this virus include many of the same precautions recommended for preventing the spread of the influenza (flu) virus.
Letter of the Superintendent (Spanish)
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
Center For Disease Control, Key Facts About Influenza (Flu)
Staff In-Service
Students will not be attending classes.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Early dismissal for students (12 p.m.)
Spring Break
Students will not be attending classes.
February 2020 Events
Presidents Day
Students will not be attending classes.
Picture Days
Literacy & Sensory Event
Hello, Families! We would like to invite you to our 5th annual Literacy Event here at NMSBVI. This event will dive into Literacy & Sensory, showing how they work hand in hand. You can stop by for a quick minute or stay the whole time! We will have examples of:
• Adapted Books
• Sensory Recipes
• Story Bags
• Pre Braille Sensory Activities
• Website Resources Handout.
Attendees receive a free book and free sensory item! Bring the whole family, and siblings are welcome! Staff will be on hand to help.
Literacy & Sensory Event flyer MS word version
January 2020 Events
Students returns to school
Transition Meeting
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Students will not be attending classes.
Staff In-Service
Students will not be attending classes.
We invite you to attend a meeting with representatives from the Albuquerque Public Schools to answer questions and provide information about programs and services as your child prepares to transition to elementary school. Representatives from the APS visual impairment department and other special education programs will be available.
The meeting will be held on Monday, January 13th from 1:00–2:30pm in the Sage Room, NMSBVI-ECP
If you have questions, please contact Paul Kilman, NMSBVI ECP Program Director, (505) 271-3060.
Transition Meeting flyer MS word version
December 2019 Events
Santa Claus is Coming to the ECP!
Students will be receiving an early visit from Santa Claus.
NO SCHOOL- Winter break
NO SCHOOL - Winter break
November 2019 Events
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Early dismissal for students (12 p.m.)
Thanksgiving Break
NO SCHOOL
October 2019 Events
Fall Carnival
Please join us for a spooktacular Halloween Carnival at the ECP! We’ll have pizza & refreshments for sale, and lots of fun activities for everyone in the family to enjoy. We’ll see you there!
Fall Carnival flyer MS word version
September 2019 Events
Family Potluck
Let’s kick off the school year with our favorite things: our kids and food! Join us for our annual Family Potluck Dinner! Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy time meeting new families! In attendance will be some of our staff to talk about ways that we are working with our students. Please communicate with Nora Sandoval or your child’s classroom teacher if you have any questions or would like to confirm your family’s attendance.
Download the Putlock Flyer
Download the Putlock Flyer MS Version
Blood Drive
August 2019 Events
First day of school/Half day
Parent Orientation & Coffee
June 2019 Events
NFBNM BELL Camp
The NFB BELL Academy helps blind and low-vision children, ages four through twelve, develop the literacy skills that will empower them to achieve their academic goals and live the lives they want. This year, with the assistance of our Wells Fargo partners, we provide opportunities for students to imagine, create, and touch their future and dreams; by not only raising expectations through Braille instruction, but by nurturing their development of tactile arts and graphics. Through the generous support of the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, each student participant in the 2019 NFB BELL Academies will be provided with an inTACT Sketchpad. To learn more about NFB BELL Academy, visit https://nfb.org/bell-academy.
Ages: 4-12
Activities will include Braille reading and writing, and other skills that build independence and confidence. In order to apply, please go to the following link: https://nfb.org/bell-academy
For more information, please call Tara Chavez at 505-328-3349 or Kaden Calahan 505-290-4100.
NFBNM BELL Camp Flyer
May 2019 Events
Water Day (weather permitting)
Last Day of School
NMSBVI ECP Graduation
Please join us on Friday, May 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Albuquerque Campus
NMSBVI ECP Graduation MS word version
April 2019 Events
Beeping Egg Hunt
Vernal Holiday
April 19, 2019, no school will be held
Family Fun Night at NMSBVI ECP
Join us for Cause & Effect Play Night! We will have many hands-on stations that are fun for the whole family. Refreshments will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there... the whole family is welcome!
March 2019 Events
SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
Students will not be attending classes.
Path’s to Literacy
Make and Take 10am-12pm in the Sage Room
February 2019 Events
Light Room Dedication & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Please join us as we honor the New Mexico AT&T Pioneers for their generous donation of equipment for our light room!
Presidents Day
Students will not be attending classes.
Parent/Teacher conferences
Early Dismissal at Noon.
Picture Days
January 2019 Events
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Students will not be attending classes.
Staff In-Service
Students will not be attending classes.
December 2018 Events
IEP Training for Families
IEP’s are, and will continue to be, an important part of your child’s yearly education process. Let’s meet with trained parent advocates to support you and your child in this process. Learn about your rights, the IEP process & advocacy, and how the IEP supports your child throughout their school years. Refreshments will be provided! Please communicate with Nora Sandoval or your child’s classroom teacher if you have any questions or would like to confirm your family’s attendance.
Santa Claus is Coming to the ECP!
Students will be receiving an early visit from Santa Claus.
NO SCHOOL- Winter break
NO SCHOOL - Winter break
November 2018 Events
Parent/Teacher conferences
Early Dismissal at Noon.
Thanksgiving Break
No School for Students.
October 2018 Events
Fall Break
No School for Students or Staff.
Fall Carnival
Please join us for a spooktacular Halloween Carnival at the ECP! We’ll have face painting, food sales, and lots of fun activities for everyone in the family to enjoy. See you there!
Fall Carnival flyer MS word version
September 2018 Events
Labor Day Holiday- No School
Students will not be attending classes.
Back Care Workshop
ECP Staff: Please join us at this two-hour workshop as we learn therapeutic back care techniques. The workshop will be taught by Zoreh Afsarzadeh, founder and lead teacher at High Desert Yoga. The goal is to help us strengthen and protect our backs for the wonderful but physically demanding work that we do every day. Zoreh has been teaching therapeutic yoga for backcare for over 30 years and is deeply trained in anatomy + physiology, alignment, spine health, back injuries, injury prevention, and mindfulness. She will share some daily movements that we can do on our own at home or at work. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in easily. For more information, please contact Mikaela Pierce at NMSBVI’s ECP..
Family Potluck
Let’s kick off the school year with our favorite things: our kids and food! Join us for our annual Family Potluck Dinner! Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy time meeting new families! In attendance will be some of our staff to talk about ways that we are working with our students. Please communicate with Nora Sandoval or your child’s classroom teacher if you have any questions or would like to confirm your family’s attendance. Download the Putlock Flyer
Blood Drive
Donors will receive a FREE pint for pint courtesy of Rio Bravo Brewery!
SAVE LIVES AND DONATE BLOOD and you will be automatically entered to win 2 tickets to the Denver Bronco vs Houston Texans on November 4th 2018 in Denver, CO at the Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Plus two nights stay at Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Denver.
For an appointment please contact: United Blood Services at 246-1457 or 877-UBS-HERO
August 2018 Events
First day of school/Half day
Welcome Students and Staff to the 2018-2019 School Year.
Parent Orientation & Coffee
Parents & Guardians, come visit your child's classroom and meet their teachers. (9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
May 2018 Events
Last Day of School
Graduation
April 2018 Events
Science Night
This event is open to the public. There will be pizza's sold by the slice.
March 2018 Events
Beeping Egg Hunt
SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
Students will not be attending classes.
February 2018 Events
Innovations Fair
Please join us at either NMSBVI campus for our second Annual event!
February 7th at NMSBVI Albuquerque ECP Campus, 1pm-3pm
Please join us as we display and celebrate some of the school’s recent innovations in education! Our staff is involved with so many exciting things happening in NMSBVI classrooms and in various locations around the state... and they’re thrilled by thisopportunity to share their innovations with you!
NO SCHOOL- Staff In-service
Students will not be attending classes.
NO SCHOOL- Presidents Day
Students will not be attending classes.
Parent-Teacher Conferences-Dismissal at noon
Picture Days
January 2018 Events
Kindergarten returns to school
Preschoolers returns to school
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Students will not be attending classes.
December 2017 Events
NO SCHOOL- Winter break
NO SCHOOL - Winter break
November 2017 Events
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Students dismissed at Noon.
Thanksgiving Break
No School for Students.
October 2017 Events
Fall Break
No School for Students or Staff.
Fall Carnival
Please join us for an evening of fun and play! We will have activities for all children to enjoy.... We’ll have snacks for sale and provide refreshments. We can’t wait to see the costumes!
September 2017 Events
Labor Day Holiday- No School
Students will not be attending classes.
Blood Drive
NMSBVI will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, September 6th from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. For more information, or if you would like to sign up please visit United Blood Services Appointment Website
Low Vision Clinic
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers free low vision evaluations to infants, toddlers and students throughout New Mexico through its Access to Learning Low Vision Clinic. The mobile clinic travels throughout the state and offers a special medical examination to determine if a student's visual abilities can be improved. At the Low Vision Clinic, a doctor of optometry who has received specialized training in working with students with low vision will measure how well the student sees and will determine whether any low vision devices might improve visual functioning. More information...
Bowl-a-thon
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Invites everyone at 4040 Pan American Freeway ( I-25) 12:00PM UNTIL 2:00PM, for more information about this event please click on the link: Bowl-A-Thon Flyer
GlowBall Tournament
The Glowball is a fund raising tournament to benefit the students of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impared. The event takes place at Los Altos Golf Course Albuquerque. To register or for more information please click the link : GlowBall Flyer
Family Potluck
Let’s kick off the school year with our favorite things: our kids and food! Join us for our annual Family Potluck Dinner! Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy time meeting new families! In attendance will be some of our staff to talk about ways that we are working with our students. Please communicate with Nora Sandoval or your child’s classroom teacher if you have any questions or would like to confirm your family’s attendance. Download the Putlock Flyer
August 2017 Events
ECP Student Registration
First day of school/Half day
Welcome Students and Staff to the 2017-2018 School Year. This first day will be a half-day (9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Parent Orientation & Coffee
Parents & Guardians, come visit your child's classroom and meet their teachers. (9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
Past News Events School Year 2016-2017
NMSBVI InFocus Newsletter
Please select a version of the Newsletter to download:
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ECP Student Registration
First Day of School
Welcome Students and Staff to the 2016-2017 School Year. This first day will be a half-day (9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Parent Orientation/Coffee Social
Parents & Guardians, come visit your child's classroom and meet their teachers. (9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
Labor Day Holiday- No School
Students will not be attending classes.
Low Vision Clinic
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers free low vision evaluations to infants, toddlers and students throughout New Mexico through its Access to Learning Low Vision Clinic. The mobile clinic travels throughout the state and offers a special medical examination to determine if a student's visual abilities can be improved. At the Low Vision Clinic, a doctor of optometry who has received specialized training in working with students with low vision will measure how well the student sees and will determine whether any low vision devices might improve visual functioning. More information...
Fall Break - No School
Students will not be attending classes this da.
Low Vision Clinic
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers free low vision evaluations to infants, toddlers and students throughout New Mexico through its Access to Learning Low Vision Clinic. The mobile clinic travels throughout the state and offers a special medical examination to determine if a student's visual abilities can be improved. At the Low Vision Clinic, a doctor of optometry who has received specialized training in working with students with low vision will measure how well the student sees and will determine whether any low vision devices might improve visual functioning. More information...
Fall Carnival
IEP Training for Families
Please contact Nora Sandoval for more information.
In-Service Day
Students will not be attending classes this day.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Please contact your child's teacher for an appointment. Early dismissal for students (12 p.m.)
Thanksgiving Break
Students will not be attending classes this day.
Santa Claus is Coming to the ECP!
Students will be receiving an early visit from Santa Claus.
Winter Break- No School
Students will not be attending classes. Happy Holidays!
ECP Graduate Transition Meeting for Families
Families of graduating students are encouraged to attend this meeting in preparation for what is to come.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In observance of the federal holiday, there will be no school.
Inservice NMAER Conference
An inservice day. There will be no school.
Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Give your thanks to your local bus driver throughout this special week!
President's Day Holiday
In observance of the federal holiday, there will be no school.
Picture Days
Bring your smiles! ☺
Low Vision Clinic
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers free low vision evaluations to infants, toddlers and students throughout New Mexico through its Access to Learning Low Vision Clinic. The mobile clinic travels throughout the state and offers a special medical examination to determine if a student's visual abilities can be improved. At the Low Vision Clinic, a doctor of optometry who has received specialized training in working with students with low vision will measure how well the student sees and will determine whether any low vision devices might improve visual functioning. More information...
Spring Break
No School will be held all week.
Family Fun Night
Theme: Science Night 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Beeping Egg Hunt
Vernal Holiday
April 14th and 17th are two scheduled in-service school days where no school will be held
Innovations Fair
Please join us at either NMSBVI campus for our First Annual Innovations Fair!
April 26 at NMSBVI Albuquerque ECP Campus, 1pm-3pm
April 28 at NMSBVI Alamogordo Residential Campus, 1pm-3pm
Please join us as we display and celebrate some of the school’s recent innovations in education! Our staff is involved with so many exciting things happening in NMSBVI classrooms and in various locations around the state... and they’re thrilled by this opportunity to share their innovations with you! Please stop by either event to visit with our staff and get a glimpse of some of the interesting creations currently under development. We hope to see you there!
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