“This school year marks the start of new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and the chance to inspire our students in ways that will stay with them forever. I know there will be challenges, but I also know that with your creativity, dedication, and heart, we’ll overcome them and create a truly magical experience for our kids."
Literacy Coach Sara Johnston would like to shout out to Merrill Elementary Principal Rebecca Zimmerman for her positive and inspiring message as we start the year. Sara says she looks forward to working with and learning alongside these educators, and it's a GREAT day to be a Vandal! #SaginawISD #OurStory
It was a great day of learning and a packed house at Millet Learning Center as educators from Francis Reh Academy and Saginaw Preparatory Academy learned all about UFLI phonics. They are off to a great start to the new school year! #OurStory
Welcome back to students who attend the Millet Learning Center and Transitions Center! We are so excited to see all of you! #NewSchoolYear
Saginaw ISD's Instructional Services Team kicked off the new school year UBUNTU style! Teamwork makes the dream work! #OurStory
This week, Instructional Coaches from the SISD and Saginaw Preparatory Academy were privileged to attend the five-day Explicit Instruction Academy with Dr. Anita Archer. Thank you to Michigan's MTSS Technical Assistance Center for providing educators in Michigan with this opportunity for growth and learning. Attending the conference were SISD Instructional Coaches Kari Stephens, Jessica McKee, Stacy Darrow, and Sara Johnston and Saginaw Preparatory Instructional Coaches Ashley Thayer and Larilyn Burdess.
Director of Instructional Services Chris Bolen and Freeland Elementary Principal Kali McKenna met up at MEMSPA Summer Leadership Institute. They enjoyed a great morning of connection and learning with Tara Martin. #SaginawISD #BeReal #MEMSPASLI2024
Saginaw ISD's Instructional Services Department and Hartley staff are waiting for students to arrive for a day of hands-on education with nature games, scavenger hunts, and reading! #SaginawISD #Hartley #OurStory
Christine Bolen, Director of Instructional Services, thanks Williams and Company for their generous support of SISD Principals LEAD. This gift will be used for programming/resources to support our building leaders in important work toward student success. #OurStory #SaginawISD
Saginaw County school leaders came together for a day of reflection and celebration at the Principals LEAD Retreat day. #OurStory #SaginawISD
Instructional Services team members are promoting reading, DEI, and healthy snacks at the Saginaw Children's Zoo DEAR Day. Literacy coaches (Tai Petrillo & Katie Bailey), EL Consultant (Angelica Garcia) & HBHM (Leslie Blumer) are greeting families and handing out fun giveaways!
Yesterday was a great day of collaboration with Saginaw ISD's Instructional Services team, Francis Reh, Saginaw Preparatory Academy, and Michigan's Multi-Tiered System of Supports Technical Assistance Center! #OurStory
Director of Instructional Services Chris Bolen extends thanks to MSU, CREATE for STEM, MSELA, MEMSPA, MiSTEM, and MDE for organizing yesterday's workshop on bringing literacy, equity, and critical thinking to our youngest learners through science. #SaginawISD #ScienceMatters
Saginaw ISD's Instructional Services, Finance Department, and grant coordinators from across Saginaw County engaged in a Michigan Department of Education workshop to plan for using state and federal funding to support the success of students. #SaginawISD
Registration is open for the Spring ConApp Planning Workshop, where MDE Field Consultants will be available for assistance at SISD's Unity Hall!
Location: 3860 Fashion Square Blvd.
Time: 9a-12p
Audience: Superintendents, Grant Coordinators, Business Office Personnel
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Big shoutout to Ms. Robinson's class at Herig Elementary in Saginaw Public for diving into some seriously cool STEM challenges with Sphero Indy cars, courtesy of REMC! These students are taking their learning to new heights, exploring robotics, coding, and problem-solving like absolute champs! #OurStory #REMC #SaginawISD
Director of Instructional Services Chris Bolen experienced challenging ideas during professional development shared by Dr. Jason Glass at the Future of Learning Council last week! #FLC2024 #SaginawISD
Saginaw County Leaders, join in on our 2nd Annual Principals LEAD Summer Retreat! This year will feature learning with Michelle Allen of "Lead Resourcefully". June 20th - 8:30a to 3:00p at Saginaw ISD Central Campus. Register at: bit.ly/PrincipalsLEAD #SaginawISD
This is what the Director of Instructional Services, Chris Bolen, saw when visiting St. Charles Schools yesterday. The students and staff were taking ownership of their town and working on a beautification project. #STCProud #OurStory
🎉 Congratulations to Bethann Zietz, Literacy Instructional Coach at North Elementary School! She has been honored as Teacher of the Year by Birch Run Area Schools. As part of this recognition, Bethann received a 2-year truck lease from the LaFontaine Ford dealership. A big shoutout from Saginaw ISD's Instructional Services Department! We are so proud of you, Bethann! 🚗✨ #TeacherOfTheYear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIq6HtJnoXk
Director of Instructional Services Chris Bolen shared, "It was such a pleasure to read the amazing stories of the award recipients at today's SISD Turnaround Achievement Awards. Congratulations to all the well-deserving students who were honored for their hard work." #SaginawISD
