Reflections and Replenishment
When reflecting upon this past school year, I am extremely proud of our committed perseverance to work together and find innovative solutions to the many new challenges we faced at work, home, and throughout our communities. Henry Ford was quoted as saying, āComing together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.ā Teamwork has been a hallmark to our sustainable successes at Saginaw Intermediate School District, and over this trying last year we relied heavily on cross-departmental collaboration to build and strengthen pathways and partnerships for our students and families. Together, while facing the stressors and anxiety of the COVID-19 global pandemic, we maintained our educational programming and made what seemed impossible, possible. Now, with summer upon us, I hope that we may further reflect on our collective accomplishments and take well-deserved time to renew our fortitude and focus. As we continue to imagine, create, build, and provide new programs for the betterment of the students in Saginaw County, it remains imperative that we set our sights on new horizons while steadily preparing to serve, innovate, and empower. I wish to extend an immense āThank you!ā to our entire team for their servant leadership and progress toward achieving the gold standards of our goals. All of us play important roles as positive difference-makers in the lives of the people we serve. I am honored to be a servant leader alongside each and every one of our team members and partners at Saginaw ISD.
Yours in Education,
Jeffrey Collier, Superintendent
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Leadership Saginaw
Erin Senkowski, Class of 2020
Congratulations to Erin Senkowski, Executive Director of Special Education, on successfully completing this year's Leadership Saginaw cohort. Leadership Saginaw's Class of 2020 partnered with Hartley Outdoor Education Center to raise funds for the development of an Outdoor Classroom Pavilion.
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Outdoor Classroom Pavilion
Hartley Awarded $16,000 CARES Grant
In partnership with the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerceās Leadership Saginaw Class of 2020, Hartley was awarded a $16,000 CARES Grant from the Hemlock Semiconductor Community and Regional Empowerment Fund to build an outdoor classroom pavilion to enhance outdoor educational programs.
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Millet Graduation
Congratulations Graduating Class of 2021
On Friday, June 4th, a completion ceremony was held for the Millet Learning Center's Class of 2021. Congratulations to graduates Wesley Drexler, Sedrick Ford, Lindsay Garlick, Branden Gotham, Dwight Mattson, Terrence Powell, Johnna Schwartz, Angel Williams, & Stephanie Zehnder!
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Transitions Center Graduation
Congratulations Graduating Class of 2021
On Tuesday, June 8th, a graduation ceremony was held for the Transitions Center's Class of 2021. Several students were honored with special awards including: Roderick York, Sarah Chad, Christian Essex, Nathan Piechotte, Frankie Coe, Kayla Berg, and Taylor Parent. Congratulations!
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ļ»æGSQ Awarded Renewal Grant
Expands Services into Genesee County
Great Start to Quality Eastern Resource Center, in partnership with Saginaw ISD, has been awarded a grant on behalf of Ingham ISD. Funds support the continuation of providing high-quality early learning and developmental programs to families and licensed child care and preschool providers throughout Michiganās Eastern Region while also expanding services into Genesee County.
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ļ»æCongratulations Greg Allington
K-5 Special Education, Zilwaukee School
Congratulations to our Educator in Spotlight, Mr. Greg Allington from Saginaw Public's Zilwaukee School! Mrs. Tina Munoz, Principal, thanks Greg for going above & beyond for his students, and for securing the Schoolyard Habitat Grant.
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Youth Ambassador Program
Congratulations Graduating Class of 2021
Saginaw ISD, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, Dale Carnegie Training, and Partnershift, held a graduation ceremony for their first inaugural cohort of Saginaw County Youth Ambassadors. Students develop leadership skills through a unique, three-year, comprehensive program designed to prepare them for promoting the benefits of living in Saginaw County.
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Chalk it Up to Early Childhood
Receive a Free Summer Activity Tote
Join Great Start Saginaw to āChalk it Upā in support of early childhood education on Tuesday, July 13, at 9 a.m., at multiple sites throughout Saginaw County. The Great Start Collaborative of Saginaw County is handing out Summer Activity Totes while supplies last. Get involved by emailing Julie Kozan at jkozan@sisd.cc.
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Home-Based Mini Conference
2nd Annual Virtual Conference
Licensed home-based providers are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Virtual Home-Based Mini-Conference on Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendees receive continuing education and professional development while collaborating with peers and industry experts. The entry fee is $15 to attend.
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May Newsletter
In May, we shared a lot of positive stories. Math in the Mailā¢ received a $10,000 grant to create more math kits; Hartley was awarded a $16,000 grant to begin the development of a new outdoor learning classroom, and; $1 million dollars in federal funds were awarded to Saginaw County and Genesee County Head Start programs!
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April Newsletter
A lot of exciting things happened in April! Saginaw ISD launched its new website, mobile app, and communications platform! We also celebrated 21 years of excellent financial reporting, Andrea Wise, Teacher Appreciation Week, Cheldora Hayes, Autism Awareness Month, and much more!
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