Two core parents from the PAL Family Coalition and the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council, along with Brandi Warner from Early On and Sarah McCurdy, Family Liaison, attended the 33rd Annual Parenting Awareness Conference in Traverse City.
We learned about many important topics and explored the meaningful difference between happiness and joy—and how to share that understanding with the parents and caregivers we support. #CGRESD #ourstory
The Area School MOCI class, comprised of 15-21-year-old students, made fresh salsa. The students grew and harvested the tomatoes, green peppers, and jalapeño peppers in Verna's garden at the Magnas complex. The students really enjoyed making the salsa. Some of us need help cutting all the vegetables. We use these vegetable choppers to give us a hand. Everyone fully participated. This year, we added fresh guacamole to our menu. We all loved making and then eating our salsas. One student exclaimed, "This is so good I can't stop eating it!" Truer words had not been said that day. #OurStory, #AreaSchool, #CGRESD, #MOCI, #Magnas Complex
The Area School MOCI class, comprising 15-to 21-year-old students, harvested fresh cut flowers from Verna's flower garden. This is the garden's second year. The students grew all the flowers from seed last spring. CTE Agriculture classes partnered with us, providing us with space in their greenhouse. These flowers are used in one of our micro businesses. The students will arrange and sell these flowers to raise funds for our community excursions.
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Happy Halloween from the Area School! Today we had a blast at our Halloween dance. Everyone enjoyed each other's company and danced the afternoon away. #CGRESD #Areaschool #ourstory
Are you tired of getting your school-aged loved ones gift cards so they can spend more time on a screen? Do you want to get them a gift with educational value, but want to see if it is actually fun first? Join REMC Director Joe Trommater on November 10 at lunch time or after 3:00 in the CGRESD Administration Building (Conf. Rooms A & B) to preview some tried and tested STEM Toys, Board Games, and Maker Materials before you go shopping for the Holidays (or your classroom)! #CGRESD #ourstory
https://tinyurl.com/STEMPreviewREMC5
Beaverton Elementary had another successful Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat!
This special event gives our students the opportunity to practice Halloween traditions—like knocking on doors and saying “trick or treat”—using all forms of communication! What a fun and inclusive way to celebrate! 👻🧡 #CGRESD #ourstory
Today, the PAL Family Coalition attended the Infant Mental Health Summit.
We listened to insightful presentations and met with state senators to discuss the importance of restoring 32p Great Start Collaborative funding. These programs are vital in supporting young children and families across our communities. #CGRESD #ourstory
The Area School MOCI class, comprised of 15-21-year-old students, closed out their fresh cut flower season with thank you gifts to Ms. Jamie, our cook; Ms. Michelle, the teacher in the next room; and all the bus drivers and bus aides. The students arranged the flowers themselves. We are grateful for all our staff.
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As October comes to a close, so does AAC Awareness Month. However, that doesn't mean we stop exploring AAC with our complex communicators! Today, we used a Big Mac switch to activate a light up toy during this student's co-treatment therapy with PT, OT, and Speech. The first step in therapy and using AAC is all about engagement, and I'd say we were quite successful with our friend "P" today! #CGRESD #AAC #ourstory
All had fun at the 2nd annual Trunk or Treat hosted by our own Area School staff. The music was jamming, the candy was flowing, and there were smiles all around! #AreaSchool #CGRESD #ourstory
The Area School MOCI class, comprised of 15-21-year-old students, explores the CTE agriculture barn at the Magnas Center. Our students enjoy seeing the growth of the chickens each week. The chicks started smaller than the palm of our hand. Weeks later, they are bigger than 5 of our palms. The students really enjoy our partnership with CTE Ag. #OurStory #CTE #MOCI #AreaSchool
Join us for our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat at the Clare-Gladwin Area School!
Clare-Gladwin RESD’s Hollie Nash and Nick Winter had the incredible honor of serving as keynote panelists at the annual CMHA Conference in Traverse City!
It was an inspiring opportunity to highlight the impactful work happening in our region and to connect with passionate professionals dedicated to advancing mental health support across Michigan. #CGRESD #ourstory
The Area School MOCI class comprises 15-21-year-old students who use various types of assistive technology to help them be successful and confident in their surroundings, working on projects and socializing with their friends. These resources vary from person to person; some are high-tech, while others are low-tech. Staff and students work together to build our toolboxes. What tools are in your toolbox? #OurStory #MOCI #AreaSchool
We had an amazing Play and Learn Group this week! Our little friends were there and ready to PLAY! #CGRESD #ourstory
In preparation of the implantation of Michigan's Science of Reading Law, the Special Education Department and members of the Teaching and Learning department came together for a professional learning session on Dyslexia, from Tiniyja Burney. #SpecialEd #CGRESD #ourstory
The Area School MOCI class, comprised of 15-21-year-old students, is learning all about germs in health class with Mr. Tucker. #OurStory #MOCI #AreaSchool
What better way to celebrate AAC Awareness Month than by trialing the first-ever Early On AAC device! The team is SO excited to get started and provide this amazing opportunity for early communication development! #CGRESD #ourstory
At the Area School, sometimes our students need a little help from their friends. This student and teacher are creating a short film to help another student learn how to ride the bus. Thinking outside the box is what we do best. We all have unique gifts, students and staff alike, and we use them together to make great things happen every day.
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