The Clare Gladwin Great Start Collaborative hosted the 2nd annual Kids Day at the Farwell Lumberjack Festival on Friday, July 19th. Eleven community partners attended with resources, games, and crafts. We also had local author Dominic Thrasher reading his book The Adventures of Cece and the Sheriff and a Bubble Dance Party by TipTop Entertainment.
Last week, Early On and the Great Start Collaborative hosted the 2nd annual Early On Olympics. The event featured fun games, snacks, and prizes. #EarlyOn #CGRESD
CGRESD employees Ken Chinavare, Jacob Sullivan, Clint Colosky, and Josie Brooks had a fantastic time at the SET SEG Member Appreciation golf outing at the beautiful Gaylord Country Club on Tuesday, July 9th. Thank you to SET SEG for organizing such a fantastic event!
Area School MOCI 17-22-Year-Old Transition Classroom: 2023-2024 School Year Reflection
During fire safety month, students and staff from the Area School MOCI 17-22-year-old Transition Classroom enjoyed a trip to the Harrison Fire Station. The students had the opportunity to investigate a fire truck and fire station and even use a fire hose. The Harrison Fire Department, one of their local partners, provided an engaging and educational experience. The students had a great time exploring and asking questions about fire safety. It was a wonderful trip, and they enjoyed meeting some of their local heroes at the Harrison Fire Department.
Sarah McCurdy, the Early Childhood, Parent Services & Support Coordinator at CGRESD, has been awarded the Changemaker Honorable Mention for her commitment to NMAC through change, policy and legislative work which impacts Michigan's children. Keep changing lives, Sarah!
Area School MOCI 17 - 22-year-old Transition Classroom, 2023- 2024 school year reflection: Exploring new recipes
In the Area School MOCI 17-22-year-old Transition Classroom, students and staff discussed their favorite foods and new dishes they wanted to try. They decided to make Mexican Street Corn, a dish that none of the students and almost none of the staff had ever eaten or prepared. Each student researched recipes, and together they selected one. The corn turned out great, and everyone loved it. They were all proud of each other for being adventurous and trying something new. The students and staff encourage you and your family to try a new dish—it might become a new tradition!
Harrison Middle School students in the SPARKS summer program tried their hands at foraging and eating wild plants. Pine needle and sweet fern tea was their favorite, followed by hairy vetch flowers!
Area School MOCI 17 - 22-year-old Transition Classroom, 2023 - 2024 school year reflection: In the fall of 2023, CTE Construction Trades partnered with the Area School and built this excellent cement pad for the new Verna's House raised garden bed area.
The MOCI 17 - 22-year-old Transition class students and staff measured and chalked out the guidelines for a possible raised bed layout. The students and staff used a blueprint drawing to create the design. All the students enjoyed the nice weather and the opportunity to participate in creating a new garden space.
Join Dawn Wiseman and the Area School MOCI 17-22-Year-Old Classroom in Reflecting on the 2023-2024 School Year
Dawn Wiseman, the Area School MOCI 17-22-year-old classroom teacher, along with her students and staff, enjoyed reflecting on the 2023-2024 school year. The students and staff prepared, planted, and harvested a garden at Verna's House. This year, their garden focused on produce that would be ingredients for fresh salsa. They took great pleasure in watching their garden flourish over the summer. Each student participated in planting, harvesting, and preparing the fresh salsa. It was such a hit that they made it often through August and September until their supplies ran out. They did, however, freeze some tomatoes for future use.
Planting a garden offers many benefits. The class enjoyed exercise, healthy cooking, and trying new healthy foods. Students are more likely to try something new if they make it themselves. Gardening also helps reduce stress and supports positive mental health.
Congratulations to David Millard for passing both required tests to earn his A+ certification! This achievement means he has met CompTIA's rigorous standards, demonstrating proficiency in essential IT skills.
JOIN OUR TEAM! OPEN INTERVIEWS - The Area School will be hosting open interviews for our vacant Para Educator and Facilitator positions. If you are interested in joining our team please come by and see us on Thurs., June 20. For more information please give us a call at 989-386-3682.
We had a nice turnout at our Open Interviews on June 13, 2024. If you or someone you know were not able to make it, please join us on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 2 PM to 4 PM or 5 PM to 7 PM.
If you are interested in being a Teacher Sub, Para Sub, a full-time Para, or just want to find out more information about any of our current openings, please stop by!
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Members of the CTE team had a great visit learning from industry professionals at Dow as we continue to plan for student lab spaces in the new Career Education Center! During the tour, we ran into a former Digital Media student who is now working in the industry! #cteitsworking #ourstory
JOIN OUR TEAM - OPEN INTERVIEWS
The Area School will be hosting open interviews for our vacant Para Educator and Facilitator positions. If you are interested in joining our team please come by and see us on Thurs., June 13 and Thurs., June 20. For more information please give us a call at 989-386-3682.
The Clare-Gladwin Great Start Collaborative and Early On are set up today at Fun Day In The Park. This family-friendly event is at Shamrock Park in Clare until 2 p.m.
Congratulations to Sarah McCurdy for being nominated for the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children Change Maker award!
While we are celebrating NMAC’s anniversary, we know we could have never accomplished this alone. The strength of the CAC (Child Advocacy Center) model is that it fosters collaboration in child abuse investigations and coordination of services among multidisciplinary organizations. Only together can we create a community that strengthens families and fosters security and safety for our children!
🤝 On June 20th, we will be presenting 10 awards to celebrate 10 years of excellence, including 2 prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards.
It takes a special individual to work in the field of child abuse and neglect. Please join us in celebrating these exceptional individuals and organizations. All of our nominees deserve a standing ovation from a full room!
Buy your tickets today! www.mikids.org/eveningofimpact
Clare-Gladwin RESD, Helping Hands Doula Services LLC, Northern Michigan Alliance for Children, MyMichigan Health, Thrive Church MI, and the Central Michigan District Health Department of Gladwin County came to help move the Gladwin County Baby Pantry. The baby pantry officially moved to 121 E. Cedar Gladwin and is now reopened.
Our weekly playgroup for 0 to 5 year olds has also moved and is located in the same space as the baby pantry. Playgroup is on Tuesday’s from 10am to 11:30am.
Amy Airbets, CGRESD Early Childhood Specialist, plays with a child in Mrs Campbell's Gladwin Elementary preschool classroom.
Children enjoying a snack and story time at the Early On playgroup in Gladwin. It is held every Tuesday from 10:00-11:30 am at the Baby Pantry at 121 E Cedar Ave.
Congratulations to Cassie Tisak-Jones for passing both required tests to earn her A+ certification! This achievement means she has met CompTIA's rigorous standards, demonstrating proficiency in essential IT skills.
