Congratulations to Paige Jurik, this week's Acts of Kindness Award winner. Paige is in Cohort 11. #SaginawISD #GLBEC #Early College
#NationalSpecialEducationDay commemorates the anniversary of our Nation’s first federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Thank you to our incredible team of special education educators for the inspiring work you do every day. #SaginawISD
Saginaw Career Complex Weekly News is here! Enjoy learning about professional development, careers in education, regional competitions, and 10th grade career days: https://bit.ly/3DfGCpl #SCC #CTE #SaginawISD
Thank you, Breanna Delorey (GLBEC student from Cohort 11), for donating items to the Student Leadership Council's Food/Coin Drive. The student leadership council is collecting non-perishable and personal hygiene items for the pantries at Delta College and Saginaw Valley State University. #SaginawISD #GLBEC #Early College
#ChildCare providers: Visit http://Michigan.gov/childcare to apply for a Michigan Child Care Stabilization Grant before time runs out. Learn more by visiting the Great Start to Quality Eastern Resource Center: https://greatstarttoquality.org/eastern-resource-center/
When students make the courageous decision to break the silence and speak out against harmful behavior, they equip authorities with the information needed to respond to threats and avert tragedy. And that’s a good thing for Michigan schools, communities, and families.
So, let’s stand up for student safety. Remember: it’s #OK2SAY.
Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/
Saginaw ISD shares our deepest sympathy and support for the students, staff, and families of Oxford Community Schools. Below is our official statement of support which includes access to community resources: https://conta.cc/3xHSwau #OxfordStrong #SaginawISD
A few students enjoyed breakfast and virtual learning with DNR Shawna from Wolf Lake Hatchery in Mattawan. Check out our fun! #milletmustangproud
Teachers can deduct Covid-19 related expenses on their taxes this year. CNBC shares the details: https://cnb.cx/3I4NTMh
Today we honor Ms. Betty Nash - our orange spot recipient for October! Ms. Betty is always ensuring staff have what they need to be successful while creating a great place to work. Video coming soon... Congratulations Betty, we appreciate you! #SaginawISD #SISD
Last week, Saginaw ISD’s #Birth5 and #EarlyOn programs held their monthly socialization event at the Saginaw Children’s Museum. #SaginawISD
Praying for Oxford. #oxfordstrong
A Message from State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice on Sharing School Safety and Security Measures With Your Communities:
As you know, there was a horrific shooting at Oxford High School yesterday afternoon. The lives of four high school students were tragically taken and six other students and one teacher were shot, with some in critical condition. The lone-shooter attack that transpired yesterday was senseless, and demonstrates once again that something like this could happen anywhere and at any time.
As expected, yesterday’s tragedy is a national, state, and local story that brings focus to the safety and security measures and procedures that our local school districts have put in place. Your families and communities are surely discussing and wondering what safety and security measures exist to protect your students and staff. If you have not already done so, it is important that you quickly share with your communities what training your students and staff have had and/or what physical security you have put in place in your districts.
For your reference, a memo from the Michigan Department of Education in August 2019 informed districts of the requirements in Michigan law for districts to develop emergency operation plans. Schools across Michigan are required to conduct at least three school safety and security drills yearly, and to report certain crimes at schools to State Police within 24 hours.
Communicating with children in the wake of this tragic event can be challenging, but is important to help children reestablish a sense of safety and normalcy. The National Association of School Psychologists has created a helpful resource to support parents and teachers to talk with children about violence. You can find this information at: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (nasponline.org).
We should continue to keep the Oxford school community in our thoughts. Its loss is our loss and we need to keep that in mind.
Michael F. Rice, Ph.D.
State Superintendent
Michigan Department of Education
Now introducing, Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Collier! After delivering a solid and compelling dissertation, Dr. Collier successfully completed his doctorate in Educational Leadership from CMU. Congratulations! Celebrate with us by commenting below. #SaginawISD SISDproud #OurStory
Explore nature, science, wildlife, and more from the comfort of your classroom by scheduling a virtual field trip with Hartley Outdoor Education Center: https://bit.ly/2KSN5Bb #SaginawISD #Hartley #VirtualFieldTrip
Can you see the smile?
#coolschoolbus #isdtransportation
Wow! Celebrating a stunning physical transformation of our Millet Learning Center campus as we continue to transition through capital construction projects and renovations at Saginaw ISD. #SaginawISD
TODAY AT 2 PM: Join @usedgov & federal partners at @ENERGY
for an “Energizing STEM” webinar. Hear from program leaders about how how we can work together to increase #diversity in #STEM: https://eventbrite.com/e/energizing-stem-registration-196685861707 #STEMRising
What a beautiful start to my day greeting and welcoming students and staff at Millet Learning Center. #SaginawISD
What do SOAR students do on a long Thanksgiving break?? Think about their Transitions Center Family and draw a portrait!! Tyler spent a lot of time on this amazing artwork and is now hung proudly in room 130.
