Consumers Energy is celebrating the holidays by helping shoppers and local businesses by matching $750,000 in matching gift cards in 63 communities through its “Our Town” effort. Story by WNEM TV5: https://bit.ly/3I7tsOL

An estimated 13% of Michigan children under age 3 could benefit from Early On services, but only 3% are currently enrolled. How do families in your community find out about services like Early On? Do you have an idea to help families navigate the system and access the services they need? Apply for a Mini Grant from #ThinkBabiesMI.
Applications are due December 1, 2021.
Parent groups and community-based organizations that work with BIPOC and rural communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
https://www.ecic4kids.org/2021/10/05/mini-grant/

Our #SchooltoWork team is proud to share information on the federal grant that increases career pathways for individuals with disabilities, START training webinar series, #WorkBasedLearning resume workshops, and @DeltaCollege project workshops: https://bit.ly/3xBIuYn [newsletter]

Let’s talk about ART! Sesame Street makes it easy for parents and their young children to explore art together. Check out their art resources, games, videos, and activities.
LEARN MORE: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/learning-through-art/
#TalkingisTeaching

SME Education Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications. Eligible students include high school seniors, undergrad and grad students pursuing degrees in advanced manufacturing/technology & related engineering fields at 2 and 4-year colleges. Apply here: www.smeef.org

ABC 12 covers a new pilot program that cuts down child care bills for some Michigan families. Watch as Dr. Ericka Taylor, Executive Director of Early Childhood, shares information on the new MI Tri-Share Child Care program. https://bit.ly/2XrKyUC #SaginawISD #ChildCare #ABC12

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and Michigan State awarded a multi-million dollar federal grant to increase #careerpathways for individuals with disabilities. Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/3IdQQue

On this first night of Hanukkah, we wish all those celebrating a joyous festival of lights.

Thanks to the GEER's Fund Grant, we were able to supply Early On families throughout Saginaw County with some goodies to use in between home visits. Barbie Orr, Carmen Delisle, Julie Hartley and Jessica Ciesla worked hard to unpack and organize the supplies. #SaginawISD #EarlyOn

It's ok. In fact, it's best practice! #SaginawISD

Text SAGINAWISD to 22828 to subscribe to Saginaw ISD newsletters and media announcements or download the Saginaw ISD app to your mobile device. #SaginawISD #News #SISDproud

Did you know? Thanks to our community partners, the READ Association and The Iles Family, Hartley built a new pergola. Next to the pergola, we plan to build a Free Little Library. What an amazing spot to relax, read, reflect and learn. #SaginawISD #Hartley

Life is short. Work somewhere awesome. Now hiring: https://applitrack.com/sisdcc/onlineapp/default.aspx #SaginawISD #OurStory #SISDproud

December 8th is the next PLAYDATE! The Computer Science PLAYDATE is for all Michigan educators to join together to explore computer science. Register here: https://bit.ly/3on0e79

Well, cool. It's officially official. 🙂. I'm a top fan of my own organization! 👍🏼 #SaginawISD @JeffreyJCollier

Understand your "Why." Remember our purpose: Serve, Innovate, and Empower. #SaginawISD @JeffreyJCollier

Did you know? Career and Technical Education programs provide students with hands-on skills, real-life experiences, and the technical training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners. Don't miss out... learn more here: https://bit.ly/3CHrguV #CTE

Paper ☑️Art supplies ☑️Creative idea ☑️
K-8th grade students can submit their artwork for this year's NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest now through December 10th. Contest winners will be featured in a calendar! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2XoM5vf #ArtContest

Happiness and kindness are only one leap away. That’s why at Saginaw ISD we continue to embody the Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor, advocate of positive psychology. One simple act of kindness can change the world. #SaginawISD #OrangeFrog #HappinessAdvantage #BeKind

Today we celebrate Jen Bentley for her Orange Spot Nomination.
Jen was nominated by Sara Mason who stated "Jen went out of her way, adjusted her busy schedule and helped to provide a car seat for a family on my caseload who urgently needed it. I witnessed Jen go out of her way many times in order to help other Home Visitors better serve families. "
#OrangeSpots #Kindness #SISDStrong

