Dear TBAISD Staff,
April showers bring May flowers. Except in northern Michigan, where “April showers” are actually
snow
showers… and they bring
snow days
! (See last week's view from my office window).
In an attempt to provide school districts additional relief from this unusual winter season, the Michigan House of Representatives Education Committee proposed HB4206. The bill, adopted by the House Ways and Means Committee, moved forward to the full House for consideration on April 10. If passed, it will excuse school closures which occurred during the January State of Emergency declared by Governor Whitmer.
TBAISD has experienced eleven school closure days thus far. The Michigan Department of Education allows for six days to be forgiven. Additionally, school districts may apply to the State Superintendent for a waiver to forgive an additional three days. If the legislature does not act on HB 4206 (or other legislation), TBAISD would have to make up at least two days (assuming we do not have any more snow days). In the upcoming weeks, TBAISD administrators will be meeting with superintendent and leadership associations to discuss the best option to address the school day shortages. Stay tuned!
Last weekend, 80 CTC students and staff participated in the Skills USA state competition. Congratulations to the 16 students who received medals, as well as the seven students who received State Champion titles. Best of luck to the following students who will travel to Louisville, Kentucky in June for Skills USA national competition: Jacob Ruess,
Riley Holik,
Ethan Flynn, Quentin Elam, and Courtney Ockert.
(See a full list of Skills USA competitors below.)
Thank you to the CTC staff who provide exceptional leadership and mentorship to our talented students!
Respectfully,
Nick Ceglarek, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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Ben Hanes
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Technology Services
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Tara Peters
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Teacher Assistant
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Christina Hay
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Technology Services
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Heather Halvorsen
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Teacher Assistant
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3rd Annual Expo &
Community Open House
Wednesday, May 1, 4:00 - 7:30
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Food, Fun & Games
Come explore the Career-Tech Center and get caught up in the energy of this community resource. A delicious pig roast, raffles, children's activities, car show, and student demonstrations are just the beginning. Invite your friends, family and neighbors and introduce them to the world of career and technical education.
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National Technical Honor Society Car Raffle
2003 Ford Taurus SEL
139,000 miles, one owner, automatic transmission,charcoal grey, sunroof, air conditioning, electronic code entry lock, sporty low-profile spoiler. Buy your ticket to support student scholarships. Available for $1 each at the CTC Main Office or from any member of NTHS. The winning ticket will be drawn at the CTC Expo on May 1.
Raffle # R52634
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BUILDING SKILLS SHOWDOWN Raffle
Multi-Purpose Cottage/Infrared Sauna
Four structures to be raffled off by the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area on May 1. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the GTAHBA or the CTC Main Office.
Raffle # RA-49231
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CTC Student Spotlight
SkillsUSA State Competition Results
*Students who qualified for SkillsUSA Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky, June 24-28
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Power Equipment Technology
Jacob Ruess, TC Central HS – Gold*
Vinnie DiPisa, TC West HS - Bronze
Marine Service Technician
Riley Holik, Bellaire HS- Gold*
Motorcycle Service Technician
Ethan Flynn, TC West HS- Gold *
Welding, Gas
Cameron Nagy, TC Central HS - Gold
Auto Service – New Vehicle Prep
Dylan Bertram, TC West HS - Gold
Related Technical Math
Haley McCaffrey, Kingsley HS
(Business Careers)- Bronze
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Digital Cinema Production—Gold*
Quentin Elam, Buckley HS
Courtney Ockert, Kingsley HS
TV Production—Silver
Alison Arlt, Kingsley HS
James Kwiatkokwski, Suttons Bay HS
TV Production—Bronze
Chloe Dutton, TC Central HS
Aspen Moore, TC Central HS
Promotional Bulletin Board—Silver
Paige Stepke, Kingsley HS
Lauren Kores, Kalkaska HS
Jillene Bouwmeester, TC Christian HS
CONGRATULATIONS
TO ALL COMPETITORS!
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Staff Appreciation Breakfast
The TBAISD Administrative Team looks forward to serving breakfast to our amazing staff! Join your colleagues for a warm breakfast buffet from 7-8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at the Career-Tech Center World Class Cafe (take-out is also available).
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ACE Program Open House
Join students, staff and community partners on Friday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the new Adult Community Experience program's downtown location. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
521 South Union Street ~ 946-5726
No RSVP required
(Free parking on 9th Street. Enter through the back of the building.)
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Scarlett Louise Dexter
Born April 8, 2019
8 lbs. 1oz., 21" long to
Beth Bedore, Teacher for SXI
Reese Eden VanderMeer
Born March 23, 2019
8 lbs. 1oz., 20" long to
Brianne & Justin VanderMeer, Special Education Teachers
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Staff Recognition
OPIE Awards
On April 25, the Michigan Education Association Coordinating Council will celebrate its 44th annual Outstanding Persons in Education (OPIE) Awards. This year, the members of
TBAISD Education Association
and
TBAISD Educational Support Personnel Association
have named
Jennifer Stairs, Scott Schuh and Dawn Gordon
as their 2019 OPIE recipients. Congratulations to these outstanding TBAISD team members!
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Real World Literacy Summit
Congratulations to CTC literacy instructor
Larissa VanderZee
who recently participated as a guest moderator in a national online conference coordinated by
EdWeek Magazine
.
Topic:
How to Make Reading Relevant
‣ Employers say they want students to synthesize information from different disciplines, to think critically, and know how to analyze documents. How can career and technical education support a rich reading experience in their courses?
Larissa shared insight about her work and how textbooks, nonfiction news articles, and technical documentation can be used to support reading goals.
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Current Job Board
Please help with outreach and awareness by sharing the current TBAISD job opportunities
LINKED HERE
with others in your social circle. All current job openings are listed on the TBAISD website under
Employment
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Arts for All Spring Events
April 25
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The Student Festival
hosts over 200 local students with disabilities and their peers for a day of art, music, and dance workshops, as well as student performances. Dennos Museum Center, 9:30-2:00 p.m.
May 2
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Spring Fundraiser
includes entertainment, student art, a silent auction, heavy appetizers, local beer & wine, and a live auction that will have you on your feet! All proceeds help Arts for ALL provide another great season of art and culture programming! Kirkbride Hall, doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Click
HERE
for more information or to buy tickets
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TBAISD Board of Education Links
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Birthday Spotlight
See who celebrates a birthday this May.
LINK
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Dates to Remember -
LINK
to annual calendar
April/May
April 18 - CTC Career Fair, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
April 19 - Extended deadline for Outstanding Educator Award Nominations
May 7 - Staff Appreciation Breakfast, 7:00-8:30 a.m. at CTC
May 7 - Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
May 10 - ACE Program Open House, 9 a.m. - noon
May 14 - Annual Recognition Night Celebration, 5 p.m., Hagerty Center
May 17 - Life Skills Center Prom, West Bay Beach Resort
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MI Association of Retired School Personnel
May Pension Seminar Series
May 2 - 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., Arnell Conference Center - Pension 101/102
May 9 - 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., Arnell Conference Center - Pension 301
Click
HERE
for more detail.
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Regional Work Session in Math and ELA
TBAISD Instructional Services Team hosted nearly 20 educators from 10 local school districts who collaborated on elementary math and ELA standards alignment. The products of this work session will be shared with all teachers throughout the 5-county region to enhance student-centered learning. Participating school districts included Bellaire, Buckley, Crawford, Elk Rapids, Forest Area, Glen Lake, Kalkaska, Kingsley, Mancelona and Suttons Bay.
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Manufacturing Technology Academy Staff and Students Celebrate NRC Success
Career-Tech Center's Manufacturing Technology Academy recently returned from Marion, Ohio where students competed in the National Robotics Challenge. One of the talented teams was even nominated for the prestigious Honda Innovation Award for its art-producing robot! Congratulations to competitors and staff for another successful robotics season.
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Leading Business Trends Guide Career-Tech Center Training
The Career-Tech Center annual Spring Advisory Council meeting was held on Wednesday April 17 and provided opportunity for council members to share program activities, evaluate curriculum, and further enhance CTC program development. This event is held semi-annually and provides opportunities for students and staff to engage in conversation with leading industry experts from each of the center's 23 programs.
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Classified Ads
Seeking:
Career-Tech Center Expo is seeking donated items for the silent auction event. Please contact Kris Wendland,
kwendland@tbaisd.org
or 922-6278 if you have an item or a service to donate. All proceeds of the CTC Expo support student scholarships.
Wanted:
ASD program at West Senior High School is looking for a vacuum cleaner and durable glider rockers for internal or external use. Please contact Tillie Hill at
thill@tbaisd.org
or 933-7773
For Sale:
2001 Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic. New Kuryakyn LED front/rear lights, brakes/front tire less than 500 miles, new battery in 2017, leather saddle bags, chrome luggage rack and engine guard. $6975 OBO. For pictures and more information contact Barb Johnson (CTC) at
bncjohnson@chartermi.net
Photography Service:
Dinah Hardy is offering family or individual portrait mini sessions this spring and summer. Available dates include May 18, June 22 and June 29. Contact Dinah at 231-645-1663 or
dinah_hardy@yahoo.com
, or go to
www.dinahmightklicks.com
for more information.
Have something to sell?
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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