Paraprofessional, Patti Trier, having fun celebrating the 100th day of school at Millet Learning Center. It feels good to be 100 days smarter.

Let us celebrate Black History. The link below humanizes history through the lives, tragedies and triumphs of people, and pays tribute to Black pioneers' trailblazing contributions. #OurStory #SaginawISD
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/initiatives/black-history-month-2023

Welcome, and congratulations again, to new Saginaw Valley State University President, Dr. George Grant. It was excellent to listen to President Grant address the Board of Fellows today! #SAGINAWesome #OurStory



Today we celebrate “Middle Management Day” for Behavior Support Specialist, Jon Lefevre and Targeted Technical Assistance Consultant, Trish Duran! #SaginawISD #StaffAppreciation

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Socializing after lunch in Mr.Proulx MoCi high school classroom.

Birch Run Head Start students are studying boxes and they voted to make a castle! #SaginawISD #OurStory


Birch Run Annex Head Start children studied boxes and voted to build their own black bear!! Our children are so creative!! #SaginawISD #OurStory


Positive psychology research shows that exercise and movement can improve your mind, happiness, and engagement. Can you find 15 minutes each day for a walk, run, stretch, or other fun 15-minute exercise? #OurStory #SaginawISD #BeWell #Fun15

Teams from across Saginaw County attended professional learning at SISD today. Many thanks to Amy Basket from MiMTSS for a fantastic presentation on Early Warning Systems. Great collaboration and discussion!




Congratulations to Connie Griffore and the Careers in Education and Teacher Academy program on her recognition as an Excellence in Practice state recipient!!



Expressing immense gratitude to all of our bus drivers, bus parapros, mechanics, leadership, and entire transportation team for the incredibly safe, reliable, and professional student bus services that are provided for our community! #OurStory #SaginawISD

The SISD YCAN program had a great time on their private tour of Delta on Friday.



How can positive storytelling improve your own happiness? Positive psychology research shows sharing positive news can retrain the brain to seek happiness, rather than negativity. Share your positive story and grow your Happiness Advantage! #OurStory #SaginawISD

See Dr. Taylor's TV interview with local NBC 25 and FOX 66, regarding the Governor's proposal to expand 4 year-old enrollment into Michigan's GSRP preschool: https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/michigan-governor-wants-to-expand-preschool-for-all-what-it-would-mean-for-families#

Listen in and enjoy our newest national Podcast conversation with SchoolCEO about the creation of #OurStory and active efforts at #SaginawISD to create what Dr. Collier has named the "collective authorship" process of positive organizational storytelling.




See Ms. Sabrina Jackson's TV interview with local channel ABC 12 regarding the Governor's proposal to expand Michigan's GSRP preschool: https://www.abc12.com/news/mid-michigan-districts-feel-ready-for-challenges-of-universal-pre-k/article_f93ebca8-9dd5-11ed-8120-0fe249e916cf.html

Positive psychology research shows we need to share our positive stories. When a beloved pet goes missing, we hang up reward signs. When the pet is found, shouldn't we share: the dog is home? Share your positive stories today! #OurStory #SaginawISD #HappinessAdvantage

Dr. Taylor and Dr. Collier had an excellent visit and tour today of Au Gres-Sims School District's newly renovated beautiful campus to consider design choices for our #SaginawISD Jerome Preschool #STEM campus capital project. #OurStory




Last evening, the Great Start to Quality Eastern Resource Center held their 3rd annual home-based mini conference for home based child care teachers & caregivers. It was an exciting event with three fantastic presentations, including one on Bridging the Gap by Dr. Ericka Taylor. This session focused on supporting children and their families transitioning from child care to kindergarten.


