Congratulations Lindsey Jakes on your Orange Spot Nomination!
Lindsey was nominated by Linzy Barr, who wrote, "Lindsey is so kind and is always doing something in the building to raise the moral of both the students and teachers." #SISDExcellence #KindnessMatters #OrangeSpot

Volunteering is good for the soul.
Over 100 #SaginawISD #SpecialEducation team members volunteered to help support the Mustard Seed Shelter, Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) Council, Underground Railroad Resale Shop, Barton Woods Assisted Living, Hidden Harvest, Salvation Army, Saginaw County Commission on Aging, East Side Soup Kitchen, and Saginaw Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity. #ServeInnovateEmpower #SaginawISD #OrangeFrog #HappinessAdvantage #Volunteer




⭐️⭐️Nominate a #STEM Star in your school! ⭐️⭐️
Do you know a #GLBR K-12 classroom teacher, Robotics Coach, STEM Coordinator, or someone in your district/ISD who makes incredible contributions to STEM education? If so, nominate them for a #STEMstar award: https://svsu.edu/stem

SISD Director of Special Education, David Krantz shared his words of gratitude today with the MASSE general membership the receipt of his 2020 Murray O. Batten award. Thank you Dave for your continued outstanding leadership to Saginaw County students and staff! @davekrantz


Pen + Pal + USPS = BIGGEST Pen Pal Exchange Ever!
The USPS Pen Pal Project is open to all teachers of third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students. The project provides 25,000 classrooms across the country the opportunity to partner with matched classes to write one million letters with the goal of building friendships and understanding diverse perspectives. Sign up by December 12th to get your kit and pen pal matches in January. https://bit.ly/33dIbIb #PenPal

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching are now accepting K-6 #STEM teacher nominations. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3y5IPTs

Join Michigan Reconnect and Michigan AEYC on December 15 at 6:00 p.m. to learn about #scholarship opportunities for #childcare and #earlychildhood professionals. Register here: https://bit.ly/3dxmLaN

Gov. Whitmer Announces MI Education Trust Lowering Rates for Families to Make College More Affordable: https://bit.ly/3dzWadk
“Today's decision by the MET Board lowers costs for working families and helps us put Michiganders first by empowering them to pursue their potential."

Hartley is seeking new or gently-used outdoor winter apparel to keep in stock for students that arrive with improper attire. Items include, but are not limited to, boys’ and girls’ winter coats, boots, socks, and warm gloves that would fit 4th, 5th, or 6th graders. Donations can be dropped off at Hartley located at 12633 Beaver Road, St. Charles. #Hartley

School threats are no joking matter. Telling, sharing, and/or reposting school threats as 'jokes and pranks' could land you in serious trouble.
Under Michigan Law, anyone who commits a False Report or Threat of Terrorism is subject to penalties that include 20 years’ prison sentence and/or $20,000 as well as reimbursement for expenses incurred from the violation.
Find a threat, submit a tip: https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say #OK2SAY

Congratulations to St. Charles Superintendent, Michael Decker, on retiring after 32 years in public education! 🎉🎉🎉 We are grateful for the milestones and successes accomplished under your leadership. Learn more about his story here: https://bit.ly/3EyQzjl [article by MLive]

Saginaw County #YouthAmbassadors (Cohort 2) volunteered at the @officialeastsidesoupkitchen this week. Students prepped salad and pizza while serving customers a warm meal on a cold day. #SaginawISD #CTE #Volunteer




Summer Food Service (USC-SFSP) Training will be conducted online today at 2:00 p.m. This training covers how to enroll in and serve meals using the USC-SFSP in the event of an emergency. #SummerFoodService
Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86941165739

Today is the 80th anniversary of the attack on #PearlHarbor. We honor the 2,403 Americans who lost their lives, 1,178 who were wounded, and those members of our armed forces that served alongside them.
Revisit this moment in history as U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell, 101-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor and WWII Navy veteran, returns to Pearl Harbor to remember those lost: https://bit.ly/3rNMX9p [article by AP News]

Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/winterweather/index.html




Happy Holidays from Great Lakes Bay Early College (#GLBEC)! Inside this month's newsletter, access upcoming information sessions while exploring current classroom projects: https://www.smore.com/nf496 #EarlyCollege

Current 9th and 10th-grade students and parents, if you are interested in learning more about Great Lakes Bay Early College, please attend our information session on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 6:00 pm in Room J 131 on Delta College's main campus. Due to Covid-restrictions, seating is limited, RSVP to save your spot: https://bit.ly/30BOu7a #GLBEC #EarlyCollege

The goal of OK2SAY is to knock down barriers so a student who is struggling can get needed help before a situation turns into a tragedy. #OK2SAY https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say

Support students of the #SaginawISD #TransitionsCenter, by purchasing a $5.00 #raffle ticket to be entered into a drawing to win this beautiful fresh greens arrangement. 🎄🌿🎄🌿🎄🌿🎄
All proceeds benefit our students.
For ticket(s), visit the front office at 3860 Fashion Square Blvd, Saginaw.

SME PRIME students at the Saginaw Career Complex recently participated in a #studentengagement activity that included a hands-on #supplychain exercise with representatives from @DowNewsroom, a partner of the
@SaginawISD. https://bit.ly/3xZdBgG

