Families
Family Liaison
Family Newsletter: January Updates
ASL Class Information
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We are thrilled to have you joining us for this Family ASL Class and greatly value your commitment to learning American Sign Language!
Class Details:
Your meeting dates will be detailed below and all Zoom/Teacher information has been provided to you in the email. Please take a moment to look at those and add them into your calendar or reminders.
NOTE: There is no class on Feb 21, 22, or 23 due to Winter Break.
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Tuesdays
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Wednesdays
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Thursdays
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Session 1 of 8
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1/31
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2/1
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2/2
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Session 2 of 8
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2/7
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2/8
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2/9
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Session 3 of 8
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2/14
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2/15
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2/16
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Session 4 of 8
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2/28
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3/1
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3/2
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Session 5 of 8
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3/7
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3/8
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3/9
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Session 6 of 8
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3/14
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3/15
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3/16
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Session 7 of 8
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3/21
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3/22
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3/23
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Session 8 of 8
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3/28
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3/29
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3/30
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Before class starts the week of Jan 30, please take a look at the information below:
Click here for additional information from your ASL teacher on what to expect!
Please do your best to attend every class to not only get the most learning out of this time together, but to help support each other and our learning communities. That being said, we understand life happens! If you must be absent for a class, please let us/your instructor know by emailing them as soon as you can.
Book/Materials:
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For Levels A and B, here is the digital workbook for your class, if you requested a hard copy please know that is on its way!
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Levels C and up will be using the ABC book. If this is your first time in these levels it will be mailed to you or sent home with your child.
Zoom:
If you need support getting set up on Zoom, please take a look at this video resource (English or Spanish).
If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out for one-on-one support.
We are so excited to have you joining us and please check back here for any updates along the way.
Best,
Meggi
Family Liaison, Lexington School for the Deaf
msmith@lexnyc.org
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Practice Resources - Letters and Numbers
*Please note you can change your speed to match your comfort level.
Letters
Numbers
Learning Tips:- Copy the hand shapes you see and once you can get them increase your practice to the next speed level.
- Don't know where to practice during the week? In the car, on the subway, walking down the street! You'll build your muscle memory by practicing your numbers and ABCs every day. You can also practice spelling family names, street signs and store signs as you walk down the street, words on boxes of food at home, etc.- language is everywhere!
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Thank you for joining us!
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Click here to view this news in ASL! -
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When to Keep a Child Home with an Illness
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