Special Education Supervisor Jessica Bluhm would like to nominate Behavior Assistant Alisha Hammond for an Orange Spot Recognition. Alisha always comes to work in the STEP Program with a smile on her face and ready to work with our middle school students. She has been a fantastic addition to our staff! #OrangeSpot #SaginawISD #OurStory
Chief of Staff Coty Kuschinsky would like to nominate Executive Administrative Assistant Janet Ciesla for months of hard work to organize the annual Superintendents' Retreat! Janet went above and beyond to be the ultimate host for this event. #OrangeSpot
#SaginawISD Board members, Dr. Ellison and Ms. Knapp, attended Saginaw Public School District's ceremony to place the last steel beam on the new 5-story Saginaw United High School - the newest high school in Michigan. Congrats, SPSD! 🎉 #OurStory
Last call for the May 3rd Regional REMC 9 meeting. The goal is to have representation from every district. A MACUL 2024 scholarship will be raffled off! Email Mark Lyons at mlyons@sisd.cc if you have any questions. Register at https://forms.gle/2DRGGEedNdU1u4zQ8
Meet today's Grad, Elijah! Elijah came to the SOAR Program after he completed his studies at Birch Run High School. Elijah's successes include living on his own and developing the coping skills necessary to manage his anger. We are so proud of his growth. Keep soaring Elijah! SaginawISD #SOARGrad2023
The Bay Arenac and Saginaw ISD school counselors collaborated today for a professional development seminar learning about the Navy, XELLO, and skilled trades opportunities within the Great Lakes Bay Region. #SaginawISD
Google Tools helps educators promote critical thinking, collaboration, creativity & student voice. This course will show you how to utilize Google Classroom, Meet, Slides and Forms to design engaging learning experiences for all ages. Starts May 8th: https://bit.ly/remcdesign
Dr. Ericka Taylor enjoyed listening to Deborah Bergeron, Deputy Dir. of the National Head Start Association, and Robert Lee, Dean of Sanford College of Education at National University, speak about championing student success, building trust, and advancing inclusion to increase workforce development. #SaginawISD
Dr. Ericka Taylor met early childhood advocate Darryl McDaniels, aka DMC of RUN DMC! His new anthem 'Belonging' is inspiring for all children to succeed. Thanks for signing your books for us! #SaginawISD
Dr. Taylor enjoyed listening to the views of someone who has a love of math just as she does - Bill Gates, cofounder of the Microsoft and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He said "We have to resuscitate curiosity" in our learning environments. #SaginawISD
Did you know that all REMC courses and workshops are aligned with at least one Microcredential Pathway? Check out all REMC pathways designed to provide you with digital, shareable acknowledgment of professional learning. Click here: https://bit.ly/328SgWk
"Occupational Therapy is where science, creativity, and compassion collide"
-Jessica Kensky
Happy Occupational Therapy Month to the Saginaw ISD OT Team! #SISD
Meet today's Grad Scott! Scott, affectionately known as Scotty, is most proud of the growth he has made with listening to others and accepting their feedback in a positive manner. Scotty said what he will miss the most about SOAR is all of the school staff. After graduation, Scotty is planning on taking a road trip with his family. #SaginawISD # SOARGrad2023
YCAN students enjoyed the lovely weather by helping out at HOYt Park on Friday!
Please join us in congratulating Dennis Barlow, Saginaw ISD Career Navigator, on his February Orange Spot Recognition! Dennis was nominated for organizing the "Lead with Spirit" day for students to learn about suicide awareness, drug prevention, and safe social media practices. #SaginawISD #OrangeSpot https://youtu.be/B6KxVMNUk4U
Dr. Ericka Taylor enjoyed the first day of the ASU+GSV SUMMIT! Roger Love and others inspired staff to use their voice to better the lives of others while the Elmo & Sesame Workshop focused on the emotional wellbeing of our youngest learners.
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Need Podcasting support? Don’t miss our online meet-ups for troubleshooting and brainstorming with other edu-podcasters. Each meeting will be facilitated with topics for discussion originating from a weekly survey & conversations. Held May 9th: https://bit.ly/remcmastermind
Formative Assessment is essential to success. Explore digital tools to help self-assess, gauge learning benchmarks and how to close the gap. Use quiz and polling tools, video, portfolios, interactive lessons & online bulletin boards. Starts May 8th: https://bit.ly/remcassesstools
As a member of Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, Millet Principal Cheryl Taylor is proud to share that not one but two Saginaw County Principals were elected to key MASSP Board positions! Congratulations to our new President-Elect, JoLynn Clark, Principal of Frankenmuth High School. Serving as Middle Level Central Representative on the Board is Craig Blower, Principal of Swan Valley Middle School . Congratulations and thank you for your service!
Dr. Ericka Taylor enjoyed "Leveraging Education as a Tool to End Generational Poverty." Thank you to Carmita Semaan, Heather Harding, Chong-Hao Fu, Jeff Livingston & Sharif El-Mekki for an inspirational and eye-opening panel discussion. #SaginawISD
