Saginaw ISD

This month's CTE Newsletter is out! Click on the link below to check it out! 🌟 Student Spotlight: Meet Chase, a Work-Based Learning student from Chesaning, gaining hands-on experience at Chesaning Body Shop! 📚 Advisor Highlights: Discover the impactful work your local College & Career Advisors are doing to guide students toward bright futures. 🚀 Youth Ambassadors in Action: See how the Saginaw County Youth Ambassadors are making a difference this month. #ourctestory #ourstory #saginawisd #cteworks https://saginawisdmi.edurooms.com/engage/saginaw-county-cte/newsletters/december-2024-saginaw-county-cte-newsletter

4 days ago, Ann Marie Batkoski

Mr. Dennis Barlow and Ms. Ann Marie Batkoski wrapped up the county-wide 10th-grade presentations with a fantastic session at Hemlock High School! With the support of Dean of Students Kyle Boros and Principal Keith Green, students were energized and excited about the opportunities waiting for them at the Saginaw Career Complex (SCC)! What’s next? In January, students will take a field trip to SCC, where they’ll dive into the programs that spark their interest and explore their future career paths.

4 days ago, Ann Marie Batkoski

Hemlock students sitting in chairs in an auditorium

Mr. Barlow standing next to some steps leading to a stage and students seated in the front row of the auditorium

Millet Learning Center Teacher Tammy Britton would like to nominate fellow teacher Melissa Caudy for an orange spot recognition. "Thank you to Melissa Caudy for being such a welcoming mentor to me last year and this year! She's a great teacher who shares her wealth of knowledge with me while going above and beyond to make sure I am supported in my new teaching position at Millet Learning Center!" #OrangeSpot

4 days ago, TAMMY BRITTON

Congratulations to our #SaginawISD team members who are celebrating a service anniversary this week! #OurStory

4 days ago, Jennifer Grigg

Leading Forward: Executive Assistant Janet Ciesla leads forward by assisting the superintendent's office and working with the Board of Education members. #OurStory #LeadingForward

4 days ago, Scott Sawyer

A woman with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a magenta sweater, sits at a desk in an office setting. Papers, folders, and office supplies are arranged on her desk, with shelves and a potted plant visible in the background.

The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. visited Ms. LaToya's class at Valley Preschool today. Together, they sang songs, read a story, and got a special gift to take home. It was a fabulous experience for all involved! #SaginawISD #OurStory

4 days ago, Stacie Coleman

Our Millet Learning Center students in Ms. Amy Kohnert's class dressed for whiteout day and wrote their letters to Santa! #SaginawISD

4 days ago, AMY KOHNERT

The last day of our Sensory Friendly Santa event was a success! #SaginawISD

5 days ago, Jessica Bluhm

A cheerful family photo featuring Santa Claus, dressed in a red suit with white fur trim and a matching hat, sitting in front of a festive backdrop with a fireplace, stockings, and Christmas decorations. A man wearing a Santa hat and a gray hoodie holds a baby in a white shirt and patterned leggings, while smiling beside Santa. On the other side, a woman in a black sweater kneels next to a young boy wearing a red shirt and green pants, both smiling brightly. Decorated Christmas trees with lights and ornaments, as well as a festive table with a holiday-themed tablecloth, enhance the warm holiday atmosphere.

Santa Claus, dressed in a red suit with white fur trim, sits on a yellow chair in a festive holiday setting, holding a young girl on his lap. The girl, wearing a white dress with black polka dots and pink boots, smiles while holding a small toy. The background features a cozy fireplace with a glowing fire, festive stockings, and a decorated Christmas tree adorned with colorful lights and ornaments. A holiday-themed table and cheerful decorations complete the warm and joyful scene.

A festive scene featuring Santa Claus sitting in a red suit with white fur trim, black boots, and a matching hat, positioned to the right of a child seated on a black chair. The child, wearing a red shirt and green pants, holds a small toy and smiles. To the left, an empty yellow wooden chair adds balance to the setup. The background showcases a cozy fireplace adorned with stockings and a red bow, flanked by two decorated Christmas trees with twinkling lights and ornaments. Holiday decorations, including a "Joy" sign and wrapped presents, complete the warm and cheerful setting.

A family photo in a festive holiday setting featuring Santa Claus, dressed in a red suit with white fur trim and gloves, sitting on a yellow chair. To Santa's left, a family of four poses together. The father, wearing a plaid shirt and vest, holds a baby in green with a pacifier. The mother, in a burgundy cardigan, sits next to him, holding a smiling toddler in a white dress with black polka dots. The backdrop showcases a cozy fireplace decorated with stockings, a red bow, and greenery, flanked by two Christmas trees adorned with colorful lights and ornaments. Holiday decorations and gifts add to the cheerful atmosphere.

Students in Ms. Dawn's class at Valley Preschool worked on this STEM engineering project, building with straws. #SaginawISD #OurStory

5 days ago, Stacie Coleman

Special Education Supervisor Jessica Bluhm would like to give a big orange shout-out to Kim Miller, Megan Lowe, Kristi Tobacsko, Tim Kotewa, Jon Lefevre, and Karla Parker! They volunteered so much of their time for the Sensory Friendly Santa event to provide a Santa visit experience for many Saginaw County families who may not have been able to see Santa otherwise. Thank you for being awesome!! #OrangeSpot #OurStory #SaginawISD #SensoryFriendlySanta

5 days ago, Jessica Bluhm

A cheerful, bright orange frog wearing a red Santa hat with a white fluffy trim and pom-pom sits on a smooth surface. The frog has large, expressive green eyes and a slightly curved smile. The background is softly blurred, featuring festive holiday elements like glowing lights and colorful wrapped presents, creating a cozy and whimsical holiday atmosphere.

Quality Improvement Specialists Joani Liesen and Rosanna Keller were caught being extra "orange" last week! Knowing that there were many Licensed-Exempt Providers (family, friends, and neighbors who are paid through the state to care for young children) who were about to lose their status and future payments if they didn't complete their annual health and safety training. Despite their extremely busy schedules, these two individuals created an additional training event for the providers. Thank you for always going above and beyond!

5 days ago, Julie Bash

Here are more photos of our fantastic crew helping out the Castle Museum last Friday during #GivesBackDay! We worked on preserving documents and photographs. #OurStory

5 days ago, Myrtis Brazil

🌨️ Snowmelt can carry dirt, salt, antifreeze, and trash directly into stormwater systems, polluting local lakes, rivers, and streams. These pollutants harm aquatic life and contribute to flooding and erosion. Learn how to protect our waterways this winter: Read more from our friends at the Saginaw Area Storm Water Authority: https://saswa.squarespace.com/blog1/2024/11/21/water-friendly-winter-1

5 days ago, Coty Kuschinsky

Here are the finalists for our 3rd Annual Deck the Halls Door Decorating Contest. It's now up to you to pick the winner. Please like and comment under your favorite door. Voting will end on Friday, 12/20. #OurStory #DecktheHalls #SaginawISD

5 days ago, Brigette Uhrich

A huge thank you to Sara Meray for visiting Saginaw County and delivering the Discovery Education professional development session to the educators in Frankenmuth! Your expertise and insights were truly appreciated. #SaginawISD

6 days ago, Mark Lyons

A slide graphic thanking Sara Meray for professional development on Discovery Education. At the top, the text reads, "THANK YOU! Sara Meray." Below, there’s a photo of Sara standing on a stage in front of a large presentation screen that displays "Explore with Discovery Education!" The lower portion of the graphic features logos of the Frankenmuth School District, REMC, Discovery Education, and Saginaw ISD. The background includes blue and yellow design elements.

@Castle Museum Preserving Photographs

6 days ago, Myrtis Brazil

SISD's Executive Director of Instruction, Vic Bugni, had a great week collaborating with educators from around the state. As a part of his week, he spent two days with the Future of Learning Council working on the Innovation Framework. #LeadingForward #MichiganVirtual

6 days ago, Vic Bugni

Picture of Vic in a collaborative meeting

We're continuing to share more photos from our Gives Back Day! Here's our awesome crew that volunteered at the Saginaw County Animal Care and Control Resource Center! #OurStory #SaginawISD

6 days ago, Ashley Zervan

Night 3 of the Sensory Friendly Santa event was a success! This event allows families to visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment they may not be able to do otherwise. It is very appreciated by many Saginaw County students and families! #SaginawISD #OurStory #SensoryFriendlySanta

7 days ago, Jessica Bluhm

A young boy in a red shirt and gray pants holds a tablet while interacting with a person dressed as Santa Claus. Santa, sitting on a wooden chair with yellow padding, leans forward attentively, wearing a red suit with white fur trim, white gloves, black boots, and a red hat. A decorated Christmas tree and festive lights are visible in the background.

Santa Claus, dressed in a red suit with white fur trim and a matching hat, sits on a yellow wooden chair in front of a festive backdrop featuring a fireplace and Christmas decorations. A young girl wearing a black sweater and gray leggings sits on Santa's lap, while a young boy in a red shirt and gray pants stands in front of them, holding a tablet and engaging with Santa. The scene is surrounded by decorated Christmas trees with lights and ornaments, creating a cozy holiday atmosphere. A table with a festive tablecloth and holiday decor is visible to the side.

A family photo featuring two adults and two children posing with Santa Claus in a festive holiday setting. The adults, sitting on the left, smile while holding the leash of a golden retriever wearing a blue service vest. Santa Claus, dressed in a red suit with white fur trim and a matching hat, sits on a yellow wooden chair. One child sits on Santa's lap wearing a red shirt and gray pants, while the other, wearing a black shirt and gray leggings, sits on the other side. The backdrop includes a cozy fireplace decorated with red stockings, a bow, and two Christmas trees adorned with ornaments and lights. A festive table and holiday decorations are visible on the right.

Murphy Farm Preschool students and families enjoyed the December Parent Club. We had photo opportunities, made sugar cone Christmas trees, drank hot chocolate, and ate cookies! 🍪 #SaginawISD

7 days ago, Heidi Lindner