Saginaw ISD is hosting Stakeholder Feedback Sessions as part of our development of the Strategic Compass, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Your input will help guide the future of our services and ensure we continue meeting the needs of our schools, educators, families, and community.
📅 Session Dates & Locations:
📍 April 1: Hartley Outdoor Education Center, 12633 Beaver Road, St. Charles, MI 48655
📍 April 8: Claytor Preschool, 3200 Perkins Street, Saginaw, MI 48601
📍 April 16: Unity Hall, 3860 Fashion Square Blvd, Saginaw, MI 48603
💻 Virtual session on April 16, 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Can’t make it in person? No problem! We’ll also be sharing an online survey to gather your feedback. Stay tuned for the link!
Your voice matters – we look forward to hearing from you as we lead forward together.
#SaginawISD #CommunityEngagement #StrategicCompass #EducationMatters #LeadingForward
You're invited to our final REMC 9 meeting of the year on April 16th—featuring special guest Dr. Elliot Soloway, University of Michigan Professor of Computer Science and Engineering. His groundbreaking work in AI, software engineering, and education includes mentoring Google co-founder Larry Page. Don’t miss this chance to hear what he’s working on now at U of M! We will also being diving into what was the hot topics at the MACUL conference.
Free event | Lunch & SCECHs provided
Register: https://forms.gle/ofxYtDs4KSBvDfYY8
Questions? Contact Mark Lyons at mlyons@sisd.cc.
Due to it being Spring Break this week, the Saginaw ISD Wellness Committee will be extending the deadline for point submissions for the Winter Wellness Challenge to Monday, March 31st at the end of the day. We will be announcing the winners later that week. Enjoy your break everyone! #SISD2025WinterWellnessChallenge
Special Education Supervisor Karla Parker and Special Populations Consultant Amanda Koch joined HR team members Annemarie Palmer and Stephanie Cramer at the Spring Education & Human Services Job Fair hosted by Saginaw Valley State University, educating students on Saginaw County school job opportunities. #SVSU #JobFair #JoinOurTeam
Please join us in congratulating Holly Browning, Finance Technician, for being named the February Orange Spot Recognition Winner! Our Executive Director of Finance, David Smith, nominated Holly for the extra time and effort she spent helping local business managers complete year-end reporting. #SaginawISD #OrangeSpot
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The Saginaw ISD Wellness Committee has officially wrapped up Week 3 of our 2025 Winter Wellness Challenge. Whether you’ve been staying active, practicing mindfulness, or focusing on balanced nutrition, you are making great strides! Keep up the good work! Congratulations to our Week 3 Winners! 🎉Social/Emotional - Linda Edwards, Physical - Allison Nye, Nutritional - Maxine Gladney. Our random drawing winner for the week is... Raquel Cortez! Thank you again to everyone who participated in Week 3! Let's keep pushing through week 4 – we're almost at the finish line! #SISD2025WinterWellnessChallenge
A big orange shout-out to Director of Technology Patrick Loshaw for putting Spring in the air with the new images for the display wall. It was a great way to start spring break with a new season's imagery. #LeadingForward #OurStory #OrangeSpot
Special Education Supervisor Jessica Bluhm had a great conversation with Art Lewis and MiAble Program Director Scott de Verona about the amazing benefits of opening a MiAble savings program account for children and adults with disabilities. Thank you for having us!
You can listen to the full interview here and learn more about how to access a MiAble account: https://p.ftur.io/wsgwam/18446
Paraprofessional Raquel Cortez would like to thank Dr. Collier for visiting Millet Learning Center and reading such a wonderful book, Harold the Iceberg Melts Down. Amy Winslow's students watched on Zoom in the comfort of their classroom and B Hall created a recycling display case that tied in perfectly with the story! #MarchIsReadingMonth
Millet Learning Center students from Deb Payne and Amy Winslow's room did a victory dance and rested on the bleachers after a tough tournament win last week! 🏀
Millet Learning Center teacher Amy Kohnert organized a March into Reading m
Month book competition. Dr. Jeffrey Collier was Millet’s guest reader to read the winning book! #SaginawISD #MarchIsReadingMonth
Frederick the Frog, unofficially named, refills his ticket basket for school store goodies. Millet teachers, and frogs, love to pass out tickets to hard working students who show safe, respectful, and responsible.
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! 🏀
