Celebrating Black History Month and CTE Month
At Saginaw Intermediate School District, we collectively continue to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion while breaking down barriers across our campuses and programs throughout our communities. In the spirit of celebrating Black History Month, we persistently act as engaged leaders to facilitate social justice advocacy by sponsoring and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings, interventions, and critical conversations. Our consistent promotional focus on social justice and unification helps dismantle racism, raise cultural awareness, and positively shift latent attitudes. In addition, we join Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the entire State of Michigan in observant celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE), which has rapidly increased high-skill career opportunities for Saginaw County students. Enrollment in our jointly supported Saginaw Career Complex continues to increase as viable CTE program options expand and student interests grow. I am proud of the significant work and contributions that take place across our incredible organization for all students every day.
Yours in Education,
Jeffrey Collier, Superintendent
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Welcome Dr. Katherine Ellison
Board of Education Treasurer
Join us in welcoming Dr. Katherine Ellison to Saginaw Intermediate School District’s Board of Education! Dr. Ellison is the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Saginaw Valley State University and acting member of the Hemlock Public School District’s Board of Education.
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Congratulations Lisa Coney
January Orange Spot Recipient
Congratulations to Lisa Coney, our January Orange Spot Recipient! Lisa helps students craft appreciation cards for essential workers, collect school supplies for students returning to their districts, and supports students and their families as they navigate through uncharted waters.
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Infant-Toddler Academy
Registration Now Open, Limited Space
Infant-toddler professionals and community partners are invited to attend the 5th Annual Infant-Toddler Academy via Zoom on March 13, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Attendees receive continuing education, share information with industry colleagues, focus on professional development, and hear from guest speakers.
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Let's Talk About Bedtime
Great Start Saginaw Newsletter
This month Great Start Collaborative of Saginaw County shares how bedtime stories, lullabies, and cuddles make for excellent bedtime routines. Parents will also find information on parent support groups, clothing needs, diaper supplies, food drives, and other valuable resources.
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Educator Spotlight
Meet Monica Terry and Brandi Meyers
Say hello to Monica Terry and Brandi Meyers - teachers at Saginaw Public School District's Stone Elementary. They were nominated for Saginaw ISD's Educator Spotlight. "Monica and Brandi are first-grade teachers always thinking outside the box and making learning fun for their students."
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Four Tons of Food
State Gives to Saginaw County Schools
Through the 10 Cents A Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms program, MDE will grant $16,000 to Saginaw Public School District, $10,000 to Carrollton Public School District, $5,000 to Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District, $2000 to the YMCA of Saginaw, and $1,000 to the Saint Paul Christian Day Care & Preschool Center. The grants totaled $34,000 given to the community.
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Nominate a STEM Star
Submissions Due February 26th
We are excited to partner again this year with MiSTEM, East Central Michigan Region, to recognize STEM Stars in our region. A STEM Star may be a K-12 classroom teacher, Robotics Coach, STEM Coordinator, or someone else in a school district/ISD who makes incredible contributions to STEM education. Winners will receive a $250 award to enhance STEM education in their classroom or program.
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New Fire Academy Program
Students Can Train to Become Firefighters
A new fire science program at the Saginaw Career Complex will help certify Saginaw County high schoolers to become professional firefighters upon graduation. The Fire Academy program is a collaboration between Saginaw ISD, Saginaw Career Complex, Delta College, and the City of Saginaw Fire Department.
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Celebrate Black History Month
Know the Past, Shape the Future
African-American/Black History Month is an annual celebration that recognizes the significant contributions of African-Americans throughout our nation’s history, through their contributions in arts, entertainment, law, politics, sciences, sports and so much more. Click below to know the past and shape the future.
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$10,000 Grant Opportunity
InfyMakers Awards Contest
Grant opportunity! If you are a school, library, museum, or youth organization looking to expand access to maker-focused experiences for K-12 students, then your organization should apply for the InfyMakers Awards Contest for a chance to win a $10,000 grant.
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Jenny Geno Champions CTE
Career Technical Education Update
As Michigan commemorates February as CTE month, Saginaw ISD celebrates that Saginaw County CTE programs are uniquely positioned for student success, and aligned with Michigan’s strategic workforce and economic growth plans. Jenny Geno, Executive Director of CTE, has worked diligently to secure partnerships, networks, and relationships that will continue transforming Saginaw County into a premier CTE destination.
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In case you missed it...
Last month, we shared a lot of great news. Articles included Richard Burmeister's 29 Years of Leadership, Heather Phelp's promotion, orange spot recipients, GLBEC enrollment, Board of Education appreciation, EducationWeek branding webinar, and more!
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