Clare-Gladwin RESD

HAPPY NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH! Let’s take a moment to give a big shout-out to our amazing school principals who lead with dedication, compassion, and vision every day. From guiding students to empowering teachers, our principals play a vital role in shaping the future of education and creating a positive learning environment for all. They work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring our schools thrive, even in the face of challenges. This October, we thank them for their leadership, commitment, and the impact they have on students and staff! #CGRESD #CTEitsWorking #AreaSchool #NationalPrincipalsMonth

The Great Lakes Bay Supplemental Math Project (GLBSMP) team erected a Number Corner display in preparation for professional learning with pilot teachers from Beaverton, Farwell, and Harrison school districts. Participating educators explored teacher guides, kits, and lessons to ready themselves for implementation of Number Corner. #OurStory #GLBSMP

Educators from around the region participated in Number Corner training this week. This supplemental math program provides teachers and students with multiple opportunities to build number sense in K-5 classrooms. Number Corner professional learning and classroom kits were provided by the Great Lakes Bay Supplemental Math Project. #Our Story #GLBSMP

Instructional coaches from Clare, Gladwin and Midland counties gathered at CGRESD on Friday to sharpen their skills in leading adult learning. The group will continue to collaborate throughout the year to provide high quality support to the educators in our region. #CGRESD #OurStory

Elementary math educators spent their Friday learning more about implementing Number Corner, which helps students build number sense. #CGRESD #OurStory

CGRESD Superintendent Tara Mager attended the statewide ISD Superintendent Early Childhood Summit yesterday in Bath Township.. She was joined by Kendra Curtiss-Tomaski (Early Childhood/Family Services Director) and Amy Salogar (Director of Teaching & Learning). The summit emphasized the importance of early education and the positive educational and economic impacts of supporting our youngest learners. #CGRESD #OurStory

Walking Wednesday inaugural walk was a success! We opted to walk the "blue" trail on MMC Campus. Be sure to post your experiences and share! #walkwednedays

S.P.A.R.KS.\Ignite Staff meeting today at the RESD! #SPARKS #IGNITE #CGRESD #OurStory

Clare County Playgroup has moved and made some changes. Playgroup is now located at 426 N. 1st Street. Suite 107 Harrison between Link Learning and Hardy Insurance. If you have a child 0 to 4 years of age than join us weekly on Thursdays from 10am to 11am. #CGRESD #OurStory

Clare-Gladwin CTE had a fantastic time at the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce Family Night Out held on Tuesday, October 1st, at Wood's Household Parking Lot! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and meet new friends, including potential future CTE students. The kids loved exploring our Criminal Justice Patrol Car and getting a chance to run the siren. We also had many participants competing in cornhole, push-up contest, and the step game, all for a chance to win a Deer Blind built by our Construction Trades students Stay tuned, as we will be drawing for the Deer Blind and contacting the winner later this week A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. We appreciate your support and enthusiasm for CTE! #CTEitsWorking #CGRESD #FamilyNightOut #OurStory

October is Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month. An AAC device can give non speaking or minimally speaking children the ability to: - tell others “hello” - ask for help - express emotions - say ‘I love you’ Let’s celebrate all forms of communication, everyone deserves a voice! #AACawarenessmonth #CGRESD #OurStory

Our team at Clare-Gladwin RESD has been hard at work sorting and organizing essential needs-based items for students in our region! From hygiene products to school supplies, we ensure everything is ready to support students who need it most. Next, we'll distribute these items directly to students through our districts and school partners, ensuring they can access the resources they need to thrive. #CGRESD #ourstory

Chantelle McLean and the rest of our CGRESD occupational therapy team target many foundational skills with their students, two of which include pincer grasp and precision placement. These exercises help strengthen hand muscles, preparing students for writing and other fine motor tasks. The difficulty of these activities can be adjusted based on the student's age and current skill level. In addition to muscle development, these tasks enhance eye-hand coordination, contributing to a well-rounded skill set. Activities like placing dot stickers and inserting beads into Mr. Munchie are designed to be both fun and engaging for young students. #CGRESD #ourstory

Clare-Gladwin RESD and Community Mental Health (CMH) were excited to participate in the Health & Human Services Expo at Central Michigan University! We enjoyed connecting with students and professionals, sharing resources, and exploring new partnerships to support our community’s mental health and well-being. Thank you, CMU, for hosting such a valuable event! #CGRESD #ourstory

REMC Director Joe Trommater joined fellow educational technology leaders from around Michigan in Houghton/Hancock to experience place-based learning, including Calumet Electronics, the Quincy Mine, and the MTU research vessel the Agassiz. #CGRESD #ourstory

REGISTER TO VOTE - Your voice matters! If you're 18 or older, register to vote today and take the first step in shaping our community! Great News: 16 and 17-year-olds can now preregister to vote in Michigan! To preregister, you must: - Be a Michigan resident - Be a United States citizen - Be at least 16 years of age - Not be currently serving a sentence in jail or prison Let's encourage the young people around us to preregister so they can cast their ballots when they turn 18! Learn more at Michigan.gov/Preregistration. For answers to your questions like: - Am I eligible to vote? - How do I register or update my information online? - What's the deadline to register? - Can I vote as a student? - And more... Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center! #YourVoteMatters #RegisterToVote #Preregistration #MichiganVotes

Barb Tyler, Speech-Language Pathologist, received her graduate certificate in Structured Language and Literacy Intervention from Central Michigan University. Barb is continuing to expand her clinical skills in an area she is passionate about. Congratulations on this achievement! #CGRESD #OurStory #SLP

On Monday, September 23, 2024, we helped celebrate the ribbon cutting for two new cabins built by the Clare-Gladwin CTE Construction students last year for Gladwin City Parks/Campground. Completed in the spring, the cabins were successfully transported to the campground. This project demonstrates the strong collaboration between Gladwin City, the Parks Commission, and our CTE program. Not only does this initiative showcase the skills of our CTE Construction class, but it also provides students with valuable, hands-on experience in real-world applications. #CTEitsWorking #CGRESD #GladwinCityParks

The CGRESD Counselors Network gathered this morning to explore resources such as the Employer Talent Pipeline from the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance. #CGRESD #OurStory https://www.stempipeline.com/educator-resources/

Kendra Curtiss-Tomaski, Director of Early Childhood, spent the day sharpening her coaching skills at the 2024 Coaching Essentials Institute sponsored by Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. #CGRESD #OurStory #EarlyChildhood