This month's Sustainability Teacher Fellowship-STF newsletter highlights MCESA teacher Alisha Williamson along with the Foundational Fives and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program collaboration with the Dow Sustainability Fellowship. Williamson has incorporated a number of hands-on activities and real-world investigations throughout the year such as worm composting, recycling, and more to help children develop lifelong habits and a strong appreciation for the natural world. 🌱 You can learn more about her project by reading the full newsletter.
Congratulations also go out to MCESA teacher Madison Graham who was accepted as a 2025-2026 Dow Sustainability Teacher Fellow! #mcesabettertogether https://mailchi.mp/ditfellows/teaching-towards-sustainability-school-community-partnerships?e=17cd30ebf8
Students in Brooke Lower's class at Meridian Elementary had a lot of fun engaging in a science experience with their Occupational Therapist Lindsay Forfar! #mcesabettertogether
We are immediately hiring a CNA paraeducator for our classroom at Plymouth Elementary! This role works Monday through Friday and has an option to work summer hours as well. Contact Bridgett today if you are interested! 989-631-5892, ext. 2125
A little sunshine for your feed from our Post Secondary/TRAILS team! Students and staff recently painted several pieces for Public Arts Midland's "How Does Your Garden Grow?" community art installation. Keep an eye out for these pieces and many more as they show up in the community garden throughout the summer. Thanks to Public Arts Midland for donating the supplies to allow us to participate in this fun project! 🌷 🌼 #mcesabettertogether
MCESA team members were spotted amongst hundreds of volunteers who were helping to plant flowers for Midland Blooms this morning! 🌸 This is the 35th year this initiative has taken place. #mcesabettertogether
⏰ The deadline to register for summer career camps is quickly approaching! You have until May 19 to sign up for one of the four great opportunities available this year. Full details on each camp are in the flyers provided, or visit https://www.midlandesa.org/page/midland-county-career-technical-education and sign up today! #mcesabettertogether #careerandtechnicaleducation #summercamps
🚧 Construction Update 🚧 What's all that beeping going on at the Sugnet building lately? Crews have been working on the renovation of the post secondary wing of the school, which is really starting to take shape! New windows and door frames have been installed, and we will soon see a new canopy. We are eager to watch how this space continues to take shape. Thank you for your patience during our construction and this very exciting time! #mcesabettertogether
Yesterday, Bullock Creek Elementary and Pine River Elementary hosted their Nature Art Walk to celebrate students' artwork through a beautiful walk outdoors. Ms. Rey's and Ms. Eastman's MCESA classes at Bullock Creek Elementary were proud to display their artwork in this fun event that inspired connection and creativity through nature! 🌱 🐸 #mcesabettertogether
Mark your calendars! The second annual Midland Abilities Parade 2025 is set to take place next Saturday, May 17. All are welcome to attend this family-friendly community event.
It was a bit chilly outside, but we had a great time seeing everyone during Community Day at the Midland Miracle Field this past Saturday! ⚾ If you are interested in learning more about the Miracle Field including how to become a volunteer, visit: https://lnkd.in/gwXTJ4jH
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Superintendent Searles was asked to serve as a "reader" for a Head Start Program yesterday as a part of the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan's Disability Awareness Literacy Program. The program promotes inclusivity and fosters understanding among young students by reading a book about a specific disability, allowing students to ask questions, and providing classrooms with team-building activities.
Thank you to the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan for facilitating this beneficial program celebrating differences! #mcesabettertogether
Have you participated in Public Arts Midland's "How Does Your Garden Grow" community art installation yet? This project invites people of all ages and abilities to collaborate and connect through individually designed art. If you are interested in creating with a group, a list of community partners are available at: www.midlandfoundation.org/pam-garden.
Be sure to keep an eye out for our MCESA art when the garden sprouts up in the community! 🌷🦋 #mcesabettertogether
The coolest career camps are back this summer! 😄😎
Registration is available between now and Monday, May 19. Act fast to secure your student's spot as spaces are limited!
Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQHhZ703k7CU_XWUQlAnOKhXE-7TLwqCGXFDWmXXzTx_OxMg/viewform?fbzx=-8029118955385331981
Check out these "sweet" snaps of what our Post Secondary/TRAILS students were working on today. The students made Easter bunny houses that they took home with them for the long weekend! 🐰🌸#mcesabettertogether
As a reminder, MCESA is closed tomorrow, April 18, 2025. We will see everyone back in the classroom on Monday, April 21, 2025. Have a great weekend!
Did you know MCESA has a team located in Lansing? Our Great Start to Quality Central Resource Center (GSQ) has offices in Midland and Lansing, and you can join our Lansing team! Our GSQ offices provide early childhood resources in Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ingham, Isabella, Midland and Shiawassee counties.
If you are interested in learning more about the position currently available in Lansing as well as any of our other available job postings, please visit www.midlandesa.org/page/employment
This week (April 5-11) we celebrate our youngest learners, their families, and their educators during Week of the Young Child! Early childhood education plays an important role in our community and ensures that high-quality, early learning and development programs prepare children for success.
In collaboration with many early childhood partners, MCESA offers an array of services for families of young children, which you can learn more about visiting https://www.midlandesa.org/page/early-childhood
Spring into your next career opportunity! Join us along with our friends at Bullock Creek School District, Coleman Community Schools, Meridian Public Schools, and Midland Public Schools for the 3rd annual Midland County Education Career Fair & Expo this Saturday, April 12.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity to jumpstart spring? We have two job openings available for you! We are hiring a paraeducator for the Coleman early childhood special education classroom and a paraeducator for a Bullock Creek Elementary autism classroom as well. You can view full job descriptions for these roles at the following links:
https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/291874121
https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/291874703
Whether you are traveling or staying local, we hope this spring break brings you some time to rest and enjoy. Stay safe, and we will see you back in the classroom on Monday, April 7, 2025.
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