Signing Santa at Barton Creek Mall 12/7/11 – Austin
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Keena Miller
Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444
Email: [email protected]
FOR RELEASE DECEMBER 7, 2011
SIGNING SANTA VISITS DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN
WITH HOLIDAY MUSIC PERFORMED BY STUDENTS FROM TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Austin, Texas – December 7, 2011 Santa arrives at Barton Creek Mall today,
ready to check wish lists from deaf and hard of hearing students from 6:00
to 9:00 PM. That’s right. Santa knows many languages, including American
Sign Language (ASL).
Signing Santa – sponsored annually thanks to the Northwest Austin Optimist
Club – gives area children who use ASL to communicate, the opportunity to
relay their holiday wishes directly to Santa and on to the North Pole. Santa
and his helpers – Optimist volunteers, as well as members from Austin’s
Relay For Life team and area ASL students – provide each child a free photo
with Santa and a special treat from his workshop. You can join students from
the Texas School for the Deaf who will be performing interpreted holiday
carols.
WHAT: Signing Santa
WHEN: Wednesday, December 7 – 6:00 – 9:00 PM
WHERE:
Barton Creek Mall
Entrance B – between Sears and the AMC Theater
Austin, Texas
WHY: Free photos with Santa and holiday music by Texas School for the Deaf
students
The North Austin Optimists have been serving the youth of Austin since 1952
with its primary focus on providing sports activities, educational programs,
self-esteem and skill enhancement to the youth of our community. Meeting
the needs of young people in communities worldwide, Optimist Clubs have been
“Bringing Out the Best in Kids” since 1919 with positive service projects
aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. Optimists are best known in
their communities for their upbeat attitudes. By believing in young people
and empowering them to be the best they can, Optimist volunteers continually
make this world a better place to live. For more information, and to join
the North Austin Optimist Club, visit http://www.naopt.com/ .
The Texas School for the Deaf is the oldest continuously operating public
school in Texas. Educating deaf and hard of hearing students of Texas since
1856, the campus also provides outreach and educational resources for
students, their families and professionals in the field throughout the state
of Texas. With educational excellence and a strong belief in a culture and
community at TSD, students form a unique identity based on their individual
strengths and talents. TSD is an environment where students learn, grow, and
belong. For more information about the Texas School for the Deaf, visit
http://www.tsd.state.tx.us/.