Speech Therapist Emily Garlinghouse and Occupational Therapist Kate Kawiecki presented to Saginaw ISD preschool teachers on Reaching and Engaging All Learners. The presentation provided universal supports for the classrooms.
Amy Winslow's student, Jordan, really shines during his art lessons. After spring break, Millet Learning Center has one more art lesson with guest teacher Elise. We have many great projects to choose from for our Art Fair! 🖼️
Special Education Supervisor and Assistive Technology Coordinator Jessica Bluhm had the opportunity to meet and listen to the inspirational Jordyn Zimmerman at the annual MACUL conference. Jordyn is a fierce advocate for students and adults with complex communication needs. She fights for everyone's right to communicate and a chance to tell their story by providing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). #AACRocks #SaginawISD #OurStory
⭐️ Student Spotlight!! ⭐️ Transitions Center SOAR students Steven and Isaiah just got jobs!! Steven is working custodial at the State building and Isaiah will be working the Covenant Summer project as an intern! Great job Gentleman!!
Amy Kohnert's class at Millet Learning Center had a blast organizing March Madness. We were so honored to have Dr. Collier come and read the winning book, Harold the Iceberg Melts Down. Ms. Shamia Chandler says, "It is always a joy to be blessed with such gracious energy. Thank you, Dr. Collier!"
Our Millet Learning Center Library transforms into the Mustang Market on Thursdays and Fridays. Students have an opportunity to cash in their hard earned tickets for being safe, respectful, and responsible. Amy Kohnert models real life situations by shopping with a "credit card" with her class. There are many great items to buy from snacks and drinks to bracelets and stickers.
The Great Start Collaborative would like to thank the Kiwanis Club of Saginaw for holding a special baby shower at their Kiwanis meeting today. Kiwanians generously donated new baby items for the GSC's upcoming Community Baby Shower on April 26th. The Kiwanis Club of Saginaw continues to be a wonderful partner and supporter of the GSC!
It's another exciting day in the gym at Millet Learning Center! 🏀
Ms. Cecilia's classroom has been learning all about pets these past couple weeks. They even have a dramatic play area that has been turned into a vet clinic.
Another successful day at Millet now its time for our kiddos to head home!
We celebrated the Taste of Culture event at Claytor Preschool this week, where families enjoyed artwork, food, music, and activities representing the cultures of France, India, and Native Americans! #OurStory #SaginawISD
MIllet Learning Center staff and students are excited to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), observed annually on March 21st. We wore mismatched socks and various t-shirts to show support for our friends.
Today, students in Mr. Conklin's Science Methods class brought their creativity to life by making slime, only to "kill" it and then resurrect it, testing their theory on how the physical properties of linear polymers can be altered. #glbecsciencemethods
Saginaw ISD staff attended the annual MACUL conference in Detroit. They got the opportunity to meet Jordyn Zimmerman after her inspiring presentation. Thank you to REMC for the scholarships. #macul25 #OurStory
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The Great Start Collaborative Community Baby Shower will take place at Thompson Middle School on April 26th from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. The event is for expecting moms and caregivers with children up to 12 months! Register at https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cTk9unb5X2lGq34.
Pupil Accounting Manager, Vivienne Jaynes hosted an ISD Pupil Auditor meeting today with participants from Bay, Huron, Lapeer, Monroe, St. Clair, Sanilac and Tuscola in attendance. Great day of networking with knowledgeable auditors from across the region!
We celebrated our Taste of Culture event at Claytor Preschool yesterday where families enjoyed artwork, food, music, and activities representing France, India, and Native Americans. #OurStory #SaginawISD
Students in Ms. Dawn's Valley Preschool classroom participated in this STEM color flow activity. Children placed white flowers and celery stalks in colored water and watched how it flowed through them, changing their colors. #OurStory #SaginawISD
Thank you to Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance leaders (L to R) Matt Felan, Dallas Rau, and Ken Horn for speaking with Saginaw County Superintendents today about the transformative investments coming to Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region! New horizons ahead!! #OurStory
