Weekly Update
March 17, 2023
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May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow.
May the soft winds freshen your spirit.
May the sunshine brighten your heart.
May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you.
And may God enfold you in His love.
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Section 97, 97c, 97d Safety Grant Notifications Announced This Week | |
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Recipients of Section 97, 97c, and 97d Safety Grants began to see notifications this week about funding. As a reminder, the grant applications were completed in October 2022. The funding seeks to reduce the impact of high risk factors on students while improving the health, safety, and wellness of all learners. Below are the specific guidelines and allowable expenses under each section of the grant.
Section 97
Section 97c
Section 97d
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MANS Teacher Appreciation Video Project | |
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The Michigan Association of Non-public Schools is celebrating our outstanding faith-based teachers during Teacher Appreciation Month in May. We are asking students and families to share a short video to show their appreciation. MANS will share the videos throughout the month of May on social media and in the weekly updates.
Video submissions should be submitted by April 10, 2023, and be 15-30 seconds long. Each submission will be entered into a raffle for a classroom pizza party!
Attention Administrators: Please share this opportunity in your parent communication. Each submission from your school will enter you into a drawing to receive 50% off the registration fee for the 2023 MANS Administrators' Conference!
Click here to download graphics to share on social media or in your newsletters.
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2023 MANS Public Policy Day - March 23, 2023 | |
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The MANS staff is busy preparing for a successful 2023 MANS Public Policy Day! Registration is now closed. If you would like to register, please contact Shelley Long via email for assistance.
We look forward to seeing you at the new Heritage Hall at the Michigan State Capitol on March 23!
Click here for a parking map of downtown Lansing.
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MANS High School Webinar Series | |
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Invite your secondary teaching, administrative, and counseling staff to the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) high school webinar series. This special series will focus on issues and resources important for supporting high school students.
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April 12 at 1:00 p.m.: ChatGPT and its Impacts on Education with Justin Bruno, Assistant Director of District Programming at Michigan Virtual | |
Missed the other two sessions? | |
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MANS recognizes excellence in education within member schools with several awards. In 2023, there will be two awards given at the Administrators' Conference at Shanty Creek Resort.
Fr. John B. Zwers Award - this award recognizes Pastors and leaders from MANS constituencies for their support and involvement with faith-based schools. The criteria for this award is a person who has a strong history of support for faith-based schools; is able to articulate the importance of faith-based schools; has ongoing connections to their school community, its parents, teachers, and students; and has demonstrated support for your work in leading the school community. Nominations due May 26, 2023.
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Sr. Dorita Wotiska Faith-filled Administrator Award - This award recognizes an administrator(s) who demonstrates the very best in faith-based education and is recognized as servant leaders in their buildings and in the broader education field. Administrators may be nominated by pastors, superintendents, and other school administrators. Nominations due June 23, 2023.
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2023 Education Workforce Job Fair Series - Nonpublic Schools are Eligible to Participate | |
Increasing the numbers of certified teachers in areas of shortage is one of the eight goals of Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan. In support, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to offer the first in a series of 2023 Education Workforce Virtual Job Fairs, presented in cooperation with the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). The 2023 virtual job fairs are open to employers of educators and educational support staff, as well as all individuals seeking to work in the education field. | |
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) Spring Application Week - March 20-24 | |
It's not too late for students to apply to college! Spring Application Week is at the end of March, and MCAN will be sending out various resources, including information about application fee waivers, to help to promote postsecondary opportunities and encourage college applications. For more information, contact Kiersten Nolan. | |
Filtered Bottle-Filling Stations Information from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy | |
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The EGLE School Drinking Water Program was created to provide guidance and tools for all school and child care facilities regarding communication, plumbing assessments, water management plans, sampling plans, sample collection, interpretation of results, risk reduction actions, and water moving programs for school personnel.
Recently introduced legislation (Senate Bills 88 and 89) includes items to consider prior to purchasing a bottle-filling device.
If you have questions regarding school drinking water safety, please contact Holly Gohlke at 517-220-1904.
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MDE Seeking Equitable Services Ombudsman | |
The Department of Education has posted an Education Consultant 11-P13 position (3103-22-019), Office of Educational Supports, on the State of Michigan posting site. This permanent intermittent (hours may vary) position is located in Lansing and is open to internal employees and outside applicants. To apply and/or view the position description, click on the link below. | |
U.S. National Model STEM Education Program Opportunity | |
The National Center for Earth and Space Science Education announces Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 18 to the International Space Station. This opportunity gives students across your community the ability to design and propose microgravity experiments to fly in low-Earth orbit on the International Space Station (ISS). Interested school districts are directed to inquire about the program as soon as possible, and no later than March 31, 2023. | |
Professional Learning Opportunities | |
Understanding and Supporting Gifted Learners Module | |
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