Self-compassion is a powerful tool for mental wellness. Be kind to yourself, especially during challenging times. You deserve the same care and understanding that you give to others. 💙 #WellnessWednesday #SelfCompassion #MentalWellness
about 1 year ago, Emily Rau
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Executive Director of Finance David Smith would like to thank Payroll Coordinator Bill Taylor for all the work he has put into meeting January's extra deadlines. Bill goes above and beyond every single day and is always happy doing it. #SaginawISD
about 1 year ago, David Smith
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Saginaw County Leaders came together for SISD Principals LEAD this week to work on how to focus the use of their time on what is “Important” to increase the effectiveness of their LEADership. #Saginaw ISD #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Chris Bolen
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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 acknowledgement of professional learning. Click here: https://bit.ly/microcredentialremc
about 1 year ago, Mark Lyons
A promotional graphic for the REMC Association Microcredential Program. Text reads Showcase Your Learning, All REMC courses and workshops are aligned with a pathway https://bit.ly/remcmicro. The REMC Microcredential logo is located in the center right side.
Saginaw ISD was proud to help sponsor today’s Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Celebration professional development event at SVSU, featuring keynote speaker Nontombi Naomi Tutu. #MLKDay #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Jeffrey Collier
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On January 20th, we had the privilege of welcoming Michael Soria, Partnership Director from Playlearn, who presented sensory best practices to Millet Learning Center teachers and local district special educators. He shared a wealth of effective strategies while encouraging our teachers to collaborate and support each other's professional growth. #MilletMustangs #SaginawISD #BetterTogether
about 1 year ago, Chelsea Korzecki
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Thank you to Millet Learning Center's Principal Chelsea Korzecki and Assistant Principal Julie Clauss for giving our board members a tour of our newest sensory room this week! #SaginawISD
about 1 year ago, Coty Kuschinsky
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The Millet Learning Center team came together to collaborate and share valuable insights on school-wide initiatives and areas for improvement. #MilletMustangs #SaginawISD
about 1 year ago, Chelsea Korzecki
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Shoutout to our Director of Finance, Tammy Cavendish, for innovating Medicaid payment tracking! Her new spreadsheet system will help school districts across Michigan manage revenue and better support students. #OurStory #FinanceHero
about 1 year ago, Scott Sawyer
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🌟 FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS! 🌟 Join us at Claytor Head Start for two exciting sessions designed to help you take charge of your financial future: 🏠 Homeownership Workshop 📅 Tomorrow, January 23, 2025 🕣 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 💰 Budgeting & Saving Workshop 📅 Tuesday, January 30, 2025 🕣 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Mr. John Jatzcak, Branch Manager of Isabella Bank. 📍 Claytor Head Start, 3200 Perkins St., Saginaw, MI 48601 Questions? Contact Betty Baber at bbaber@sisd.cc or call 989-752-2193 for more information.
about 1 year ago, Ericka M. Taylor, Ph.D.
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Dr. Collier and partners at SET/SEG, Dr. Greg Gray and Kyle Koch, presented to superintendents at the statewide MASA Mid-Winter conference about methods to attract and retain high-quality educators. #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Scott Sawyer
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Shoutout to the SkillsUSA officers and their lead adviser, Mr. Urlaub, for organizing a unique event! They invited Mark Lyons, our STEM Program Director, to speak to over 500 Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center students on how artificial intelligence can shape career and college planning. #REMC
about 1 year ago, Mark Lyons
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Every person has a responsibility to practice safety protocols at work and home. Learn about resources that support your organization in protecting and safeguarding your network and information. Earn 10 SCECHs. Register today, starting 2/3: https://bit.ly/cyberremc
about 1 year ago, Mark Lyons
A promotional graphic for a course titled 'Cybersecurity Practices.' The title is displayed prominently at the top in bold black text. The central image shows a person typing on a laptop keyboard, with digital holographic icons projected above, including a shield with a keyhole, a map of the world, and connecting nodes, symbolizing cybersecurity concepts. At the bottom, the text reads, 'Register Today! Starts Feb. 3rd https://bit.ly/cyberremc.' The REMC Association of Michigan logo is located in the bottom right corner
Had a fantastic time supporting Frankenmuth School District at their inspiring professional development event. The keynote and work sessions with Dr. Buddy Berry were outstanding. Huge thanks to Superintendent Grant Hegenauer for inviting other districts to join! #Culture
about 1 year ago, Jeffrey Collier
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Saginaw ISD's Millet Learning Center, Transitions Center, STEP Programs, and Preschool classrooms will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to predicted extremely cold temperatures.
about 1 year ago, Coty Kuschinsky
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Tai and Jessica had a fantastic time presenting on Phonological Awareness at Saginaw ISD! Huge thanks to all the participants for making it such a great professional development experience! #PhonologicalAwareness #SaginawISD #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Tai Petrillo
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Speech and Language Pathologist Ashley Burgoyne is trialing a new AAC software called Voiceitt with Transitions Center student Frankie. This amazing software is a speech recognition program for children and adults with non-standard or unintelligible speech. Thank you, Ashley, for leading forward by using innovative technology to break down barriers for our Saginaw County Students! #OrangeSpot #SaginawISD #AACRocks
about 1 year ago, Jessica Bluhm
"Two individuals sitting at a round table in a small office or meeting room. The person on the left is wearing a blue vest and is seated in a wheelchair, interacting with the person on the right, who has light brown hair and is wearing a white sweater. A laptop on the table displays a webpage with text and a circular diagram. The wall in the background is decorated with colorful paintings of trees and water scenes."
"Two individuals are seated at a long table in a small office or meeting room. The person on the right, wearing a blue vest and seated in a wheelchair, is looking at a laptop on the table. The person on the left, wearing a colorful cardigan and a lanyard, is smiling and engaging with the laptop screen. The table is organized with various items, including a phone, a cup of coffee, a water bottle, scissors, and a notebook. Board games are stacked in the background, and the walls are adorned with paintings of nature scenes."
"A person in a blue vest seated in a wheelchair is closely observing a laptop screen on a long table. Across the table, another individual wearing a colorful cardigan and a lanyard is pointing at something on the laptop screen, engaging in conversation. The table is scattered with items such as a phone, a coffee cup, scissors, and a water bottle. Board games are stacked in the background, and the wall is decorated with vibrant landscape paintings. A whiteboard is visible in the background, adding to the office or meeting room setting."
Attention Middle Schools and High Schools, Grades 7-12th! Get ready to shine at the Home Builders Association Student Showcase! Showcase your skills and talents at the Home Show on March 8th and 9th in Frankenmuth. This is your chance to impress, compete, and win exciting prizes—plus earn ultimate bragging rights! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase what you’ve got! Register now and show us what makes your school stand out!
about 1 year ago, Ann Marie Batkoski
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Student Spotlight Meet Azela, a 2nd-year culinary student excelling in the classroom and on the job through work-based learning. His hard work and passion for the culinary arts are paving the way for a bright future! #CTEworks #OurCTEStory #StudentSpotlight #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Ann Marie Batkoski
Student Spotlight Azel Wingard 12th grader at SASA and SCC. “Azel is an all-A student who attends the Saginaw Career Complex and the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy. He also works at the hippest bakery in town, the Bread Gal. Azel participates in paid work-based learning for two (2) days at the Bread Gal. Along with his busy schedule of school and work, he also is on the SASA basketball team. Not only is Azel a leader in class and on the basketball court, he also competes in a CTSO (Career and Techincal Student Organization), SkillsUSA. Last year, he went to the States for Job Demo in which he presented how to write poetry. This year, he will be showing off his culinary skills at the regional level with hopes of making it to the States!” Julie Ivan, SCC Culinary Arts Teacher. According to Azel, “I love culinary, my passion for cooking has been strong since 3rd grade. I used to cook with my granddad all the time, especially making our Thanksgiving turkey.!” - Azel Wingard. Pictured are Azel and Chef Maria Austin from the Bread Gal
PD OPPORTUNITY: Join us for an engaging and interactive day focused on universal strategies to create inclusive classrooms that meet the diverse needs of learners. You will gain practical tools to better support students’ communication, sensory, motor, and language development needs. For more information, please visit: https://www.sisd.cc/page/instructional-services
about 1 year ago, Kelly Kujala
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