Three Cheers!
Dear TBAISD family,
Cheers!
On Wednesday, October 10 we were thrilled to host an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new addition at the Career-Tech Center. Many thanks to CTC Principal Pat Lamb, Dr. Brian Pyles from MDE office of Career & Technical Education, and Casey Cowell from Boomerang Catapult LLC for their remarks. Also thank you to MTA student Dillon Kangas, for his lead role in cutting the ribbon. Dignitaries such as Representative Inman and Senator Schmidt and Board members Fisher, Carpenter, Scherrer, McCall, and Birgy were in attendance. The students and staff were thanked and celebrated for their contributions!
Cheers!
Hard work, dedication, and collaboration are three words that describe the teamwork which occurred during contract discussions between our support staff association and our administrative leadership teams. We are very appreciative for the successful ratification of the support personnel agreement. Special thanks to Christina Trogan, Amy Maeder, Tammy Chase, Ronald Russell, Mary McGee Cullen, Carol Greilick, Pat Lamb, Linda Bielecki, and Shanna Janowiak.
Cheers!
During November, TBAISD will be engaging staff, students, parents, and community constituents in the long-range strategic planning process which was outlined during our opening day celebration. Be on the lookout for a randomized invitation to participate in one of eight focus groups. This is the first phase in our data gathering process. A comprehensive needs assessment survey will follow during the winter months. Please stay engaged and we appreciate your willingness to provide essential data and feedback that will guide our work!
Respectfully,
Nick Ceglarek, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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Sarah Chantaca,
School Social Worker
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Kristen Deering
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Service Area Supervisor
for TCAPS
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Jessica Kerfoot
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Secretary, Arnell East
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Phillip Lance,
Computer Technician
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Lucy Novak,
Teacher Assistant, Courtade
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Elena Reyes,
Teacher Assistant, Oak Park
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Lisa Schulte,
CTC Culinary Parapro
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Kate Swisher,
CTC Allied Health Instructor
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Frank Treadwell,
CTC Construction Trades Parapro
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Finley Gallagher
Born September 12, 2018
7 lbs x 5 oz., 21" long to
Christina Gallagher, Speech Pathologist
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Michigan Department of Education Director of the Office of Career and Technical Education Dr. Brian Pyles speaks during the 2018 Ribbon Cutting event.
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All Programs Unite on One Campus
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Construction at CTC is complete, adding more than 10,000 square feet to the center and uniting all CTC programs and students on one campus
. The new space accommodates more students for the welding technology program and provides additional classroom, shop and laboratory space for precision machining and Manufacturing Technology Academy programs which moved from leased space. The original CTC building was acquired by TBAISD in 1976.
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National Rx Take-Back Day October 27
It takes a community! October is Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Please do your part in disposing of unused prescription drugs. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. On October 27, the public is asked to dispose of expired/unused prescription drugs at the following locations:
Grand Traverse County:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sgt. Dennis Finch Law Enforcement Center - 851 Woodmere Avenue
Grand Traverse Mall - 3200 West South Airport Road
Peninsula Township Fire Department - 14247 Center Road
Paradise Township Emergency Services - 2266 East M-113, Kingsley
Acme Township Hall -
6042 Acme Rd, Williamsburg
Leelanau County: 24 hours a day
Leelanau County Sheriff's Office - 8525 E. Government Center Dr., Suttons Bay
Grand Traverse Band Medical Lodge - 2300 N. Stallman Rd., Peshawbestown
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Got Small Change?
Bring Life Skills Center (LSC) your small change and the students will sort it, bring it to the bank, and return the cash to you. By allowing LSC students to sort and count your coins, you are helping them learn basic skills about money. Please also consider a small donation to help support a year-end school trip.
Drop off or we pick up. Call or e-mail your questions to Scott Jongekrijg, 922-6573 or sjongekrijg@tbaisd.org
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Healthy Snack Donations
New Campus is seeking help with their students' day-to-day needs for healthy snacks. This could be donations of fresh fruit, cheese sticks or monetary donations to purchase these items. Please contact New Campus directly at
922-6375.
Gently used SHOES and CLOTHING
Please consider donating unwanted gently used shoes and clothing to the New Campus Spirit Pantry.
The following items are needed:
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gently used mens' tennis shoes/hiking boots/gym shoes (all sizes to suit K-12 students, but especially shoe sizes 7-14)
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Teen/mens' cargo shorts/gym shorts
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Teen/mens' jeans/casual pants
Please clean before donating.
Questions may be directed to TBAISD School Psychologist Kristen Ryder at
kryder@tbaisd.org
or contact New Campus directly at 922-6375.
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Adult Education Career Options
The current economy is ripe for employment expansion, yet employers continue to have difficulty finding skilled workers. To aid in strengthening the region’s workforce, the Michigan Department of Education recently awarded TBAISD a $313,638 grant for an adult education and skilled trades training program designed to improve employability and wage earning potential for adults 18 and older.
Skills Up North is an adult career training program being developed through a partnership between TBAISD Career-Tech Center, Northwest Michigan Works! Adult education and local businesses....
Read more
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Educator Effectiveness Appeals
From September 1 – December 1, 2018 school districts can submit data appeals into the REP for inaccurate teacher evaluation data submitted for any of the past five years. Professional staff and administrators must ensure that the evaluation data reported to the REP are accurate. If you find that your evaluation data is inaccurate, please contact Renee Childers at
rchilders@tbaisd.org before December 1. Appealed data will appear in MOECS for teachers coded in an instructional role as soon as it is entered. What you need to do: For educators in instructional assignments – Log into MOECS account at
www.Michigan.gov/MOECS and check the accuracy of your evaluation data.
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Birthday Spotlight
See who celebrates a birthday in November.
LINK
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Dates to Remember -
LINK
to annual calendar
November
6 - Regional Staff Development Day
6 - TBAISD Board of Education Meeting
20 - Transition Campus Talent Show
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United Way Resources - Dial 2-1-1
Reach thousands of services with just one phone call.
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Classified Ads
Fundraiser:
Handcrafted leather earrings for sale. All proceeds support a local church mission. $8 a pair, $15 for two pairs. Delivered to your office mailbox. Go to
http://hideintheopen.com or contact Grant Wright,
gwright@tbaisd.org for more detail.
For Rent:
1 bd/2 ba condo in the Shores with access to East Bay and beautiful sunset views. Furnished, indoor jacuzzi and large deck on ground floor. $1000/mo, utilities included. Available now for 7 months. Call Lynda Jarrold at 231-922-5053.
For Rent:
Three bed, two bath, one car garage ranch for rent. Available from January through June 2019. $1100 a month. Right beside the Career-Tech Center. Contact Tom Lennox,
tlennox@tbaisd.org
Wanted:
Mini-trampolines, exercise bikes, treadmills, or other exercise equipment in good condition for several of our center based and ASD classrooms. If you or anyone you know is trying to find a new home for these types of items and would be interested in donating, please contact Shelly Roots,
sroots@tbaisd.org
or Dori Gillings,
dgillings@tbaisd.org
Wanted:
Donations of sale-able household goods and furniture for student scholarship fundraiser. Donated items may be dropped off at TC West High School on Wednesday and Thursday, October 17 & 18 between 4:00- 8:00 p.m. Please contact
Heather Jewell for alternative drop-off/pick-up arrangements.
Garage Sale:
Traverse City West Senior High School National Honor Society will be holding a supersized garage sale on Saturday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the high school. Funds raised will support TC West National Honor Society charitable work and student scholarships.
For Sale:
Brand new w
omen’s medium royal blue TBAISD pullover and medium royal blue TBAISD polo shirt. $36 each. Contact Renee Childers,
rchilders@tbaisd.org
or 922-6212
FREE:
Legal Hanging File Folders (2 boxes+). Contact Sharon Heersema, 922-6339.
Have something to list in the classified ads?
Send your item description, asking price and contact information to
hjewell@tbaisd.org
and it will appear in the next staff newsletter. Reaching over 500 readers every month!
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MACRAO Sanctioned College & Career Night
hosted annually by TBAISD and NMC
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50+ Colleges all under one roof.
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Military agencies included!
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Norte Amigos cycling program brings bicycle safety lessons to TBAISD students in a multi-week program at the Norte Wheelhouse on the grounds of the Grand Traverse Civic Center...
Learn more
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TBAISD| 1101 Red Drive, Traverse City, Michigan | 231.922.6200 | www.tbaisd.org
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