In collaboration with community partners, Saginaw ISD is hosting a "Fatherhood Workshop" series for males who are caregivers to children. This event includes free dinner and giftcards for all participants with multiple dates to get involved! #SaginawISD
Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Infant Toddler Academy hosted by the Eastern Resource Center. Please join us on Saturday, March 11th from 9am-1pm for a morning full of virtual learning. Go to MiRegistry.org and search event number 123695 to save your spot today!
Car seat inspection tests are offered the first Saturday of the month by Saginaw Fire Station #2 on Gratiot! You will need to call to make an appointment with the number on the flyer, and replacement seats may be available for those that qualify. #PleaseShare
Thank you to every team member for your service to the students, their families and the community in 2021!
#SISDStrong #Excellence #ServeInnovateEmpower
Julie Bash stated "I was unable to attend a Great Start Collaborative meeting in Tuscola last week due to other work obligations. Wendy attended, which she often does, but the next morning I received the following message from the Tuscola Great Start Collaborative Director, 'Good Morning, Wendy did a fantastic job representing Great Start to Quality at the GSC meeting yesterday. Thank you for allowing her to join us. She has a lot of information to offer the school readiness advisory committee.' Thank you Wendy for being a supportive partner in our Great Start to Quality work! You are appreciated!"
#OrangeSpots #SaginawISD #Excellence
Head over to @GreatStartSaginaw to tell them your secret to a successful bedtime routine and you will be entered into a drawing to win a bedtime care package (see image below)!
Click here to enter: https://bit.ly/3GJS2UB
#GSC #TalkingIsTeaching #SaginawISD
Are you feeling DECEMBER ready?! There are several exciting activities and events to attend across Saginaw county. Find your fun in the December Family Fun Guide: https://conta.cc/3ocQWKG #GSC #SaginawISD #GLBR #saginAWESOME
Every moment is a teachable moment, and there is much that parents can do to facilitate learning through play. [article by US News and World Report]: https://bit.ly/3dMrWE4
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
Say hello to our November home visitor spotlight, Jen Bentley! With over 7 years experience, Jen enjoys supporting children and families in reaching their goals. Learn more about Home Visiting here: https://bit.ly/31Ta3AE #SaginawISD #HomeVisiting
Did you know? Governor Whitmer delivered $1,000 bonuses to childcare professionals? Child care providers interested in applying should reach out to Great Start to Quality Eastern Resource Center by calling 1 (877) 614-7328. #SaginawISD #GSQ #Childcare
Did you know? There is a way to reduce child care costs. Through the Tri-Share Child Care program, child care expenses are shared by an employer, the employee, and the state with each contributing one-third of the costs. Let's work together! https://bit.ly/3wu8UuI #SaginawISD
Early intervention is the best prevention! Check out this information and more inside the Special Education Parent Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/tz980 #SaginawISD #SpecialEducation #ServeInnovateEmpower
Let’s talk about ART! These recommended books and videos will help you talk to your child about art. Visit your local library to talk with your librarian for more ideas. For more resources visit: https://talkingisteaching.org #TalkingisTeaching #Homewithkids #2SmalltoFail
Kim Zehnder from EduPlay Discovery Center in Frankenmuth was quoted in Gretchen Whitmer's latest announcement regarding the launch of the Child Care Stabilization Grant that will distribute $350 million in grants to give every full-time childcare professional a $1,000 bonus and keep childcare programs open and serving kids.
Child care providers interested in applying should reach out to @easterngsq by calling 1 (877) 614-7328.
#SaginawISD #GSQ #Childcare
The Great Lakes Bay Region Tri-Share Child Care Program Focuses on Expanding Employer Participation while Championing Employee Eligibility: https://www.sisd.cc/article/577979 #SaginawISD #ChildCare #ServeInnovateEmpower
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
In the historic state budget just signed into law, tens of thousands of Michigan families with young children became income eligible for public assistance to help with the cost of child care. Do families in your community know they are eligible? Do you have an idea to help families navigate the system and access the services they need? Apply for a Mini Grant from #ThinkBabiesMI.
Applications are due December 1, 2021.
Parent groups and community-based organizations that work with BIPOC and rural communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
https://www.ecic4kids.org/2021/10/05/mini-grant/
It's Fun Giveaway Time!!
What is your favorite fall family activity? Head over to @GreatStartSaginaw https://www.facebook.com/greatstartsaginaw to learn about how to participate in the giveaway drawing to win this bag of goodies!
#GSC #FallingIntoAutumn #raffle #SaginawISD
🙌 Thankful Thursday! 🙌
Huge thank you to the Yeo & Yeo Foundation for their gift of $2,250 to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. These funds will provide books every month for our youngest community members.
Did you know that United Way of Saginaw County is an Imagination Library partner agency in collaboration with Saginaw ISD? Because of this partnership, we are able to provide this amazing program to Saginaw County residents. In 2020, we were able to send 32,361 books to 4,712 kiddos in Saginaw County because of generous donors like this.
If you'd like to sponsor a child please consider a donation at https://bit.ly/United4Literacy or text United4Literacy to 41444.
If you'd like to sign your child up to receive books, head to https://www.unitedwaysaginaw.org/imagination-library for the sign up form and for more information.
#LiveUnited #ImaginationLibrary #BooksForKids #DoingMIPart #SaginawCountyStrong #SaginawISD
