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
Great Start Saginaw is having a gift giveaway! Head over to their Facebook page to participate.
https://www.facebook.com/greatstartsaginaw
#GSC #FallingIntoAutumn #raffle #SaginawISD
This week #EarlyOn and #Birth5 hosted a playgroup at Johnson's Giant Pumpkin Farm. Forty adults and 32 children participated. Together we toured the farm and received a book, pumpkin, doughnut, and apple cider. #SaginawISD
October is a wonderful time to talk about Fall 🍁🍂🍁. Enjoy this month's Great Start Saginaw Family Fun Guide: https://conta.cc/3AVQNOA Find more ways to engage with your child(ren) here: https://bit.ly/3G2uzhR #GreatStartSaginaw #SaginawISD
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
Families across Saginaw County donated gently used books to Great Start Collaborative of Saginaw County to restock their Little Free Library sites. Thank you for your generosity! #community #littlefreelibrary #GSC #SISD #Literacy
Let’s talk about FALL! During the fall, the weather can start to get cooler! You can turn this into a learning moment with your little one by asking, “How has the weather changed?” Then, talk about what clothes you wear when it starts to get cold! “How can we stay warm in the fall?”
For more Talking Is Teaching tips and resources: https://talkingisteaching.org
#TalkingisTeaching #Homewithkids #2SmalltoFail
The READ Association of Saginaw County, United Way, and Saginaw ISD are partnering to offer a digital mentor program for families. Mentors meet with students once each week for approximately 30 minutes. Register today! #READ #DigitalMentorProgram #SaginawISD
Happy Friday from our family to yours! #SaginawISD #SISDproud
