Last weekend our Huskies traveled to NYISE and captured first place (cheerleading) and second place (wrestling) in the EAAB Winter Tournament. We are so proud of our amazing athletes, their sportsmanship, and their hard work. Their dedication continues to pay off!
Congratulations to Ridley, Marquise, Donnie, Isaiah, Frank and David for being named the Top 6 Men’s Goal Ball Athletes for the First week of practice!! Just 4 more weeks until the tournament team is named!! Keep up the hard work!! — Coach Leach
The Pre-Voc/Career class had a chance to visit the McDonald’s in Havertown to learn about employment and working in a restaurant. What a Great Experience! They were given a behind the scene tour and learned all about the daily operations of a fast food restaurant. A great time was had by all.
The students really enjoyed having lunch, making sweet tea, operating a drive through window, and learning all about the restaurant business.
Many thanks to the wonderful staff at McDonald’s in Havertown for hosting our students and spending time helping them learn about vocational opportunities available to them as they get ready to work one day.
Special Parents for Exception Children Seminar this Saturday
Hillary Freeman on estate planning
SAT, Feb 6 @ 1pm (12:30 light lunch)
Chestnut Hill Library
8711 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118-2716
(Germantown Ave. & Bethlehem Pike)
On February 6 we welcome Hillary Freeman, Attorney with the law firm
Hinkle, Fingles & Prior. The firm has many years of experience
providing expert counsel and legal services to families of people with
disabilities. She will introduce the topics of estate planning,
guardianship and special needs trusts - what every parent should know
in order to avoid mistakes when planning for your child’s financial
future.
No RSVP is necessary. Light refreshments will be served from 12:30 TO
1:00. Parking is available at the lot behind Top of the Hill Plaza,
entrance on Bethlehem Pike. The Library is close to the terminus of
the 23, L and 94 buses and the final stops of the R8 and R7 train
lines.
If we have to cancel due to snow or ice, we will make a decision by 10:00 am on Saturday. You can call 215-913-9027.
On Friday May 14, 2010 from 6pm-9pm Overbrook School for the Blind will present an evening of the arts.
An Artist’s Vision will showcase artwork from students, professional blind and community artists. Guests will be entertained throughout the night by students and other musicians. This magical evening will showcase talented artists while helping Overbrook raise necessary funds for our programs and services. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door but please RSVP by calling Kathe Archibald at 215-877-0313, ext. 264 or email karchibald@obs.org.
Secure your reservation for Overbrook’s first annual Golf Tournament on April 30th at Westover Country Club today! Space is limited and foursomes are filling up quickly. This tournament is being co-sponsored by Overbrook’s parent organization, P.E.R.C.
Since it will be co-hosting this tournament, P.E.R.C. will not be hosting their annual tournament in July. All proceeds from the tournament will go toward students of Overbrook and clients of the Overbrook Friedlander Programs. The price per golfer is $125 and includes a banquet dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
For more information please contact Kathe Archibald at 215-877-0313, ext. 264.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OVERBROOK HUSKY CHEERLEADERS!
2010 EAAB CHAMPIONS!
Also a big shout out to Arcelia for placing 1st in the Individual Cheerleader Competition!
Everyone is exceptionally proud of all of our athletes who participated in the EAAB Tournament at New York Institute for Special Education this past week. Our cheerleaders did an amazing job and all their hard work and practice paid off — bringing home the championship title.
A big shoutout to the wrestlers as well — who have been taking it to the mat all season! Under the direction of the coaches the wrestling team got a second place standing. Way to go!
Many thanks to NYISE for hosting the tournament and to all the dedicated staff and students who participated in bringing home the championship.
The Student Council declared today Hats for Haiti day! Everyone who contributes a minimum of $2.00 for the cause is allowed to wear their hat all day in school. All funds will be donated to Haiti via the American Red Cross.
There are a variety of hats in the hallway, making things extra bright on campus. Here’s one of our favorites being sported by Jude!
Congratulations to Nahfis Wright and Kassandra Hernandez for being awarded the Union League Good Citizenship Award. Both Nahfis and Kassandra will participate in a day of training in May provided by the Union League. As a result of being recipients of the award, both students will have the opportunity to receive scholarships for post secondary education.
You are invited to a free screening of
The Eyes of Me
Wednesday February 24, 2010
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Hosted by Overbrook School for the Blind
6333 Malvern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151
Free parking in school parking lot; Wheelchair accessible.
This film is closed-captioned and audio description is available.
To RSVP and to request audio description,
please visit: whyy.org/memberexperience
or call 215-877-0313, ext. 405
Panel discussion follows the film (ASL interpreted)
Co-presented by ITVS, WHYY, Overbrook School for the Blind, Liberty Resources, Inc., Amaryllis Theatre Company, and Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre, Inc.