Graduate Spotlight-Kelly Winters
Kelly graduated from GLBEC and Delta College in 2019 (earning an Associate of Arts Degree and a technical writing certificate).
She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Production in May 2021. She now resides in New York City, pursuing a Master of Art in Cinema Studies at New York University while working in production at the Fox News World Headquarters. After completing her Master's degree, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in media studies. #SaginawISD #GLBEC #Early College
Happy Easter everyone! :)
Millet’s Kind Gardeners are so excited to see their tomato plants and Marigold flowers grow from seeds!!! What a wonderful feeling of accomplishment! :)
We enjoy coloring Easter eggs! :)
Our STEM Director had the opportunity to partake in a STEM day at Alexander Elementary in Adrian. A great format to duplicate here in the GLBR.
A big shout out to Midland Center for the Arts and Ms. Katie Miller for sharing an engaging, inspirational virtual livestream of “Artrageous” to Millet! Artrageous incorporates many types of art including music, dance, painting, and puppetry inspired by history to tell stories. Our students enjoyed singing and clapping along with the performers!
SISD is seeking input from our community members on our upcoming Special Education Millage. Please fill out our 4 minute survey to provide feedback!
http://www.research.net/r/SISDmillage
We finally received all of our Saginaw Career Complex SkillsUSA State results!
Here they are:
Brady Schaeding, Heritage High School, Related Tech Math, 2nd
Jordan Stiverson, Hemlock, Related Technical Math, 3rd
Hunter Taylor, Swan Valley , Welding Overall, 1st
Sam Bartels, Nouvel, Stick Metal Arc Welding, 2nd
Tyler Trombley, Swan Valley, Gas Metal Arc Welding, 2nd
Samantha McGrandy, Heritage, Photography and Top 10 Professional Development Test, 1st
Alyana Smith-Brown, Heritage, Advertising Design, 2nd and Top 10 Professional Development Test
Emma Pappas, Merrill, Extemporaneous Speaking 1st; and Top 10 Professional Development Test
Kamryn Chasnis, Heritage, Culinary Arts, 3rd
Danielle Harding, Valley Lutheran, Commercial Baking, 1st
Sha'Thalia Love, Carrollton, Prepared Speech, 1st
Ashley Blehm, Swan Valley, Culinary Arts, 2nd
TeArika Miree, Arthur Hill, Job Demonstration, 2nd
Nina Rosa, Carrollton. Job Interview, 3rd
Arthur Smith, Heritage,Employment Application, 1st
Ian Windels, SISD Transition Center, Employment Application, 3rd
Devron McCall, SISD Transition Center, Employment Application, 2nd
Sam Dittmar, Birch Run, Auto Collision, 2nd
Team A, Brian Schwarz, Valley Lutheran, and Bryce Hansen, Birch Run, Additive Manufacturing, 2nd
Team B, Spence Cottrell, Freeland, and Wilson Longenecker, Freeland, Additive Manufacturing, 1st
In addition, 3 of the newly elected State SkillsUSA Officers also attend SCC. They are as follows:
Carson Parlerg from Auto Collision
Gabriella Buerkel from Welding
Samantha McGraddy from Welding
We are so proud of ALL of these students! Congratulations!!
Millet students enjoyed a virtual livestream presentation of “Artrageous,” courtesy of the Midland Center for the Arts! #SaginawISD
Check out Discovery Ed resources, instructional strategies, student access & ready-to-use lessons. Participants complete activities, participate in discussions and submit assignments at their own pace in Google Classroom! Earn up to 5 SCECHs. Register: https://bit.ly/367hCGp
Thankful for our staff and community partners!
Heidi Lindner and Julie Funka, thank you for all you do for our students at Murphy Farm! A big shout out to our first responders at the Tri-Twp Fire Department for teaching our students about fire safety!
Congratulations, Jenny Geno! She has been selected, from 16 states, as the 2022 Regional ACTE (Association for Career & Technical Education) Administer of the Year - Wow! She is now one of five finalists for the National ACTE Administrator of the Year. #SaginawISD
Josh Hook, our Assistant Director of Instructional Services, always brings relevant research, with actionable considerations, to our Saginaw Instructional Leadership Council meetings. What an excellent PLC session yesterday! #SaginawISD #LeadershipMatters
United Way of Saginaw County recently awarded several grants to classroom teachers at Millet! Pictured is a student enjoying new sensory supports purchased with grant funds. THANK YOU to the United Way for investing in our students with special needs!
Millet’s Kind Gardens appreciate
Ms. Christina who serves us our breakfasts and lunches with smiles and love every day!:)
Honored to host Congressman Dan Kildee w/Chris Harrington & the Saginaw County Health department announcing new legislation addressing lead exposure during a lead testing event that took place at our Claytor HS/EHS site. HUGE thanks to Shevonn Betts & staff for the prep & setup!
Looking for engaging resources to help students build technology proficiency for real-world success? Check out the 21Things4Students - Ready, Get Set, Go course starting May 2nd. Develop a plan for implementing MITECS in your own classroom. Register: https://bit.ly/3M10h0Y
Practical skills in leadership, communication, collaboration & problem-solving are a must!. Learn how to integrate these skills into classroom instruction and professional learning. Check out next month’s Global Success Skills course here: https://bit.ly/37bU7MI
Starts May 2nd.
Join us for an evening of learning about virtual reality. Explore the best education apps, integration strategies and management tips. Limited to 20, each participate having the use of an Oculus headset for the evening. Dinner & door prized! https://forms.gle/bkNqn7AXFmKNJZtT7
Did you know that Hartley Outdoor Education Center has a Federal Bird Banding Permit issued by the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center -Bird Banding Laboratory which allows us to band all species except waterfowl, eagles and any threatened or endangered species? This past week for the students from Bryant Elementary the staff captured and banded a male White-breasted nuthatch! What an awesome hands-on learning experience for the students.
