
Did you know?... Saginaw ISD's Birth-5 program provides home visiting services to families to ensure school readiness and that children enter preschool with the necessary tools for success. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3lQqLIK #SaginawISD #Birth5


MSIA Cold is Cool Passport allows Fourth and Fifth Graders to Ski Free in Michigan! Learn more: www.goskimichigan.com #ColdisCool #SkiMichigan


Students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn.
Edutopia addresses this in their short video titled, The Power of Relationships in Schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzvm1m8zq5g #SafeSchools #OK2SAY


We believe in our collective responsibility to foster respect, empathy, and success that honors individuals by ensuring that each student and staff member feels safe, valued, respected, and has the appropriate environment to belong and thrive.
To support our vision and efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to lead us forward as the district's DEI Program Director. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3yicc4T #OurStory #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #SaginawISD


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


Jenny Geno and I had an excellent meeting today with Dr. Don Bachand, Saginaw Valley State University President, to discuss an enhanced partnership with our Great Lakes Bay Early College program. https://www.sisd.cc/great-lakes-bay-early-college #SaginawISD @JeffreyJCollier


Mrs. Kowalski and Mr. Palmer’s students decked the halls of the Transition Center to celebrate the holiday season.





Saginaw County counselors attended an annual meeting at the Saginaw Career Complex this morning. They learned about new programs at SCC and the new resources available to help them promote student career paths. #SCC #CTE #SaginawISD





Tonight the holiday fun begins at Thomas Township’s Winter Wonderland. Festivities run though December 11th.


#OurStory is one of service, innovation, and empowerment.
The following positions are just a few of the many job opportunities available at #SaginawISD: Hartley Overnight Specialist, Paraprofessional, and Licensed Practical Nurse. Apply today: http://bit.ly/2NPYbqk


Tonight Great Lakes Bay Early College is holding an information session for students interested in learning more about the program. The meeting is at 6 p.m. in Room J 131 on Delta College's main campus.
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/30BOu7a
#GLBEC #EarlyCollege #saginAWESOME


Enter our raffle contest for $5 to support #SaginawISD #TransitionsCenter students, and you could WIN this beautiful holiday arrangement!
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All proceeds benefit our students.
For ticket(s), visit the front office at 3860 Fashion Square Blvd, Saginaw.


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





Back by popular demand...the Consumers Energy “Our Town” Gift Card Giveaway. Consumers has provided the resources to the Saginaw Chamber to support member restaurants, retailers and more and we're giving away 10 gift cards a day from December 1 - December 23.
Click the link below to register to win!
Register once to be eligible for all daily drawings.
www.saginawchamber.org


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


⭐️⭐️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



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


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


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
