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Coming Soon: Sassafras Science and Nature Center

Categories: Camp T
FEB062024
The Sassafras Science and Nature Center in a clearing in the woods. The rectangular building is painted sage green on the bottom and dark brown at the top.

Lights, heat, action! Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) is making final preparations for opening the new Sassafras Science and Nature Center this spring.

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February 2024 Camp T Newsletter

Categories: Camp T
FEB152024
Snow in the woods at camp on a sunny winter day.

Please enjoy reading the February 2024 issue of the Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) newsletter, including recent camp visitors, facility updates, upcoming events, and more.

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Join the Camp Tuhsmeheta Alumni List

Categories: Camp T
MAR202024
Two people paddle in a canoe on Lake Flannigan on a sunny summer day while another pair navigates the lake in a paddle boat.

Calling all Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) alumni: Are you a former Camp T volunteer, staff member, or camper? If you are 18 or older, we invite you to join our Camp T email list!

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New Instructional Planning Document Available

Categories: BVI
APR252024

A new document is available to assist in instructional planning for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI)!

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Tips for Returning Borrowed Items to MDE-LIO

Categories: BVI
MAY162024
Beige shipping boxes are suspended in midair against a gray background.

Have a book or device to return to MDE-LIO? Teachers may now set up a time to return borrowed materials between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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Tips to Prepare for Medical Appointments

Categories: BVI
MAY142024
A doctor overlayed with medical icons like heart rate, pills, and a stethoscope.

Visiting the doctor can be a stressful experience for families. Parents often struggle with medical jargon and are left wondering what can be done to support their child’s vision loss.

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Sunny Days, Bright Minds: DHH Summer Learning Ideas

Categories: DHH
MAY132024
A child smiles while riding a bike on a course on a sunny day.

Summer provides an amazing opportunity to continue language and literacy development.

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Updated Severity Rating Scale Document Available

Categories: BVI
MAY162024

The new Vision Services Severity Rating Scale 2.0 (VSSRS 2.0) is now available!

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May 2024 MDE-LIO and Camp Tuhsmeheta Newsletter

Categories: BVI, DHH
MAY222024
A large computer monitor on a desk, showing the MDE-LIO website. The desk features a plant, headphones, keyboard, and mug.

Please enjoy reading the May 2024 issue of the combined MDE-LIO and Camp Tuhsmeheta newsletter.

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Highlights from an Action-Packed Year at Camp Tuhsmeheta

Categories: Camp T
JUL292024
Eight-image collage with highlights from camp, including a group photo of smiling campers and staff at the recreation center, campers jumping off the dock and fishing in the lake, campers talking to firefighters, and a camper reaching for a rope.

This year marks 50 years of Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T)!

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