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2025

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  • April

    The Future of Special Education in NY - Webinar April 9

    Don't miss this opportunity! NYSED (NY State Education Department) weighs in on the Changing Role of the U.S, Department of Education.
     
    April 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM on Zoom
    Registration required. ASL can be provided if requested before April 4.
     
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  • March

    Recap - Varsity Boys Basketball Season

    The Varsity Boys Basketball team, led by Coaches Adam Pagan and Andy Cruz, had a season filled with both triumphs and challenges. They finished with an overall record of 7-15, including a 2-10 record in the PSAA and a 4-4 record against Deaf schools. Despite the tough competition, the team showed resilience and determination throughout the season.
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  • Recap - Varsity Girls Basketball Season

    The Varsity Girls Basketball team, led by Coaches Raven Pentz and Wendell Forbes, had a season filled with challenges and accomplishments. They finished with an overall record of 7-15, including a 2-3 record in the PSAA, 3-2 in Metro competition, and 2-9 against Deaf schools. Despite facing tough opponents, the team displayed resilience, determination, and growth throughout the season.
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  • Casting Call for Voice Over with Vida Spark Productions Inc.

    Vida Sparks Productions Inc. is seeking auditions from boys, girls, and teens of any ethnicity for a role in an animated series. This is for a voice over role, not on camera.

    Requirements: Boys and girls 9 years old and older with congenital or acquired hearing loss to authentically represent the role. This is a speaking role. No acting experience is needed; natural reads in the child's/teen's regular speaking voice are desired.

    For a character overview, contact information, and compensation details click read more. Recordings can be done remotely. 
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  • Give Kids a Smile  - Free Dental Services

    We are excited to be in conversation with the New York City College of Technology around providing accessible education and/or services for our students.

    On May 9th, Give Kids A Smile® a national program sponsored by the ADA and hosted locally by the CITY TECH Dental Hygiene Patient Care Clinic, is offering FREE hearing screenings and dental health services for children between the ages of 4-17, at NO COST to the family. They have a dental hygienist (a graduating student) who is Deaf and available for appointments. To view the flyer click here. Click read more for details. 
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  • Save the Date - Multicultural Festival Week

    We are so excited to celebrate Multicultural Festival Week from April 7-11. Check out our calendar of events. The week will include art projects, carnivals, and cultural pride celebrations.  We are especially excited to welcome our families for lunch during our Global Food Explorer Day on Thursday, April 10!
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  • 4201 School Letter Campaign

    The 4201 Schools Association has launched a letter campaign.
    They are encouraging our schools, students, parents, teachers, support staff, and alumni to send letters to Governor Hochul and State Legislators asking them to include funding in the final enacted state budget to support the continued success of our students. It takes two minutes to sign on and make your voice heard!
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  • Feel The Music Concert - Free Event April 11

    Resonance and Resilience: #FeeltheMusic2025 Concert is returning on April 11 (7-8:30pm)at Columbia University! Celebrating the 10th anniversary of #FeelTheMusic, come enjoy the American Sign Language musical performances by deaf artists. Interpreters and CART will be present.
    Reserve your place here.
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  • Mid-Hudson Valley Deaf Camp - Summer 2025

    One of our community's favorites, Deaf Camp takes place at the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp on the grounds of the Marist Brothers Center in Esopus, NY. Registration for the summer is open and the dates have been announced: August 17- August 23, 2025

    For further information, please reach out to us at deafcampesopus@gmail.com.
    Directors: Dana McMenamin, Wayne Stelmach, and Henry Ventura
    Address: 1455 Broadway Esopus, NY 12429 Website: www.maristbrotherscenter.org
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  • Classes/Workshops for Spanish Speaking Families - March 2025

    Hands United is sharing this calendar of opportunities for Spanish Speaking Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. 

    The organizations they list provide workshops or classes. Please note the times listed are for the West Coast (PST). To see when to join if you are here in New York (EST) please click read more.  Zoom information will be provided there as well. See the flyer here.
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  • Explore Deaf NYC for Events and Opportunities Around NYC

    Are you looking to get connected to events and opportunities within the Deaf community here in NYC?

    If so check out www.deafnyc.com.
    You can post events for the community or subscribe to get their weekly email with upcoming events.
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  • PBS Media Study for Children Ages 3-6 with ASL Translation

    PBS is offering ASL translation for a media study for children, ages 3-6. Watch a story with your child and answer a few questions! Sessions will take approximately 45 min. See the flyer for full details.

    If you are interested you can sign up here.

    ** Please note the Lexington School for the Deaf is not involved in the project and has no position on whether the families should or should not participate. 
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  • The Whitney Museum Celebrates Deaf Artist Christine Sun Kim

    Christine Sun Kim's art will be on display at the Whitney Museum of Art Through July 6.

    As an artist she is described as 'relentlessly experimental, productive, and dedicated to sharing her Deaf lived experiences with others.' If you are interested in learning more about the exhibit and their events, you can visit their website.
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  • LAA Blue Jay Fun Day - June 7, 2025

    The Lexington Alumni Association will be hosting a Blue Jay Fund Day on Saturday, June 7th from 1-7 p.m.
    See flyer for payment and event details. This is a family-friendly event.

    Click here to view the flyer!
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  • LAA Pot O'Gold Mania - May 3rd

    The Lexington Alumni Association's Pot O'Gold event has been changed to Saturday, May 3rd from 2-6 p.m in the Lexington lobby. Special thanks to Sorenson for sponsoring the event.
    Tickets are $20 if paid by April 25 and $25 at the door.  See flyer for payment details. This event is recommended for adults.

    Click here to view the flyer!
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  • February

    Students Attend 4201 Advocacy Day

    Four high school students attended 4201 Advocacy Day in Albany on February 11th. The students met with legislators and their staff to discuss the vital role played by the state's eleven 4201 Schools in educating students who are deaf, blind, or severely physically handicapped.
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  • Students Compete in Drone Competition

    Four Lexington students, comprising one middle school team and one high school team, competed in the 3rd Annual NRSC-ADIB D/HH Drone Tournament on February 7th and 8th. Congratulations to the Middle School's team, the Soaring Bluejays, for winning the Communication Award for their outstanding interview and engineering notebooks.
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  • Wrestling Team Completes Season

    The wrestling program, led by Coach Sergio Carrillo Valdivieso and Coach Gabriel Carino, had a strong rebuilding year after being inactive since 2018. This season marked a significant step forward in re-establishing the team, and we are excited about the growing interest for next year.
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  • Making Games More Accessible for Deaf Children

    Bridge Multimedia and PBS KIDS are inviting families to share feedback on games as they strive to increase accessibility for Deaf children and understand what makes them fun for you!

    TO PARTICIPATE OR LEARN MORE: For more information contact Wendy Sapp, PhD, at wsapp@bridgemultimedia.com or go to the registration link to sign up to participate.


    ** Please note the Lexington School for the Deaf is not involved in the project and has no position on whether the families should or should not participate. 
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  • Celebrating our 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students

    Congratulations to our high school students who made Honor Roll for the 2nd Quarter!
    Students receiving Highest Academic Honors obtained a 89.5% or higher in all classes, and those with Academic Honors obtained 84.5% to 89.4% in all classes.  Please help us celebrate their hard work and dedication! 
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  • January

    LAA General Meeting & Elections - April 4

    The Lexington Alumni Association will be holding a general meeting and election on Friday, April 4 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The meeting will be held from 7-8:30 pm. 
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