Catching on reading during break! #ourstory
Wishing everyone a safe and joyous New Year from all of us at Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District (CGRESD). Welcome to 2025! #CGRESD #HappyNewYear #Hello2025 #ourstory
Area School staff competed in a fun team building Christmas activity, the Santa Run. Each team hunted for their clue and completed missions. The first team to complete all their missions were declared the winner. Lots of laughs and fun was had by all. Area School winners of the Santa Run….First place: Josh Higgins classroom team Team….Second place: Jennifer Magley’s classroom team…..Third Place Amy Case’s classroom team.
The Area School MOCI Class, 15 - 22 year old students enjoyed a holiday lunch out together at Pixie's in Mt Pleasant. Students practiced their budgeting skills and personal menu choices. The Pixie staff went above and beyond with their hospitality. #AreaSchool #MOCI #Transition #OurStory
Wishing you a joyful, love-filled holiday season! May your day be filled with laughter, warm conversations, and special moments spent with your family. Here's to creating memories you'll treasure for years to come.. #CGRESD #happyholidays
The Area School MOCI class, made up of students aged 15 to 22, had a wonderful time baking cookies this holiday season. The students discussed and decided which cookies to make, trying out two new recipes this year. Each student had the opportunity to take home a plate of cookies to share with their families. The class extends warm wishes to everyone for a safe and happy holiday season! #CGRESD #Areaschool #ourstory
The Area School MOCI class, comprised of 15-to 22-year-old students, practiced their budgeting skills and made shopping lists for holiday shopping. They enjoyed shopping at Five Below in Mt Pleasant. The staff there was fantastic and very supportive! All of the students did well and had a great time. Some students had never experienced independent shopping before. #CGRESD #Areaschool #ourstory
The Area School MOCI Class comprised 15 - 22-year-old students made holiday cards for every resident at the Clare Medi Lodge. The students enjoy ensuring that all the residents know someone is thinking about them this holiday season. This partnership helps the students know that they can make a positive impact on someone else's day. #AreaSchool #Transition #MOCI #OurStory
Before heading off for the holidays, the MICI students at Gladwin Elementary had a blast with some festive sensory and fine motor activities!
From whipped cream sensory exploration to modeling AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), it’s been a season full of smiles and engagement. #CGRESD #OurStory
Today the Area School had a great afternoon with Santa, Cops & Donuts, Clare Sheriff deputies, Rudolph and elves. Thank you to Cops & Donuts and Clare Sheriff department for your continued support! #CGRESD #ourstory #Areaschool
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s CGRESD Deck the Door Contest: Alison Cataldo, Alissa Guoan, Barb Tyler, and Anita Weaver, for their "Holly Jolly Gnomes" design at Gladwin Elementary!
With 18 creative entries, the contest was a fantastic display of holiday spirit. Thank you to everyone who participated, shared their talents, and voted to make this event a success!
To watch a video of The Holly Jolly Gnomes - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IzELAS7Af7gufysOjiU2EGJ_XP9quu5v/view
What a magical day at Gladwin Elementary! The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) preschool students were excited to have a special visit from Santa! #CGRESD #OurStory #GSRP
Twenty-one CGRESD staff members attended day two of the LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) training! This app supports AAC users, providing our non-speaking students with more opportunities to communicate, connect, and thrive.
It’s an important step forward in creating an inclusive classroom environment where every student's voice is heard! #CGRESD #OurStory #AAC
Area School staff are off and running in the Santa Run game created by the Wellness Committee. Fun is had by all..... #AreaSchool #CGRESD #ourstory
Family Liaisons Jessica Dankert and Sarah McCurdy participated in the United Way Christmas Outreach event in Clare County. #CGRESD #ourstory
Come join the Early-On Gladwin Playgroup every Tuesday at 10am! Bring your little ones to enjoy a morning of festive fun and creativity! The Playgroup is held at the Baby Pantry, 121 E Cedar Ave., Gladwin. #TalkingisTeaching #CGRESD #OutStory
Two Clare-Gladwin RESD staff, Corrie Aldrich (Occupational Therapist) and Anna O'Dell (School Psychologist), were nominated by their Harrison colleagues for following the guiding belief of "Openness" - The belief in a culture of collaboration and transparency, where students, staff, and families openly share ideas and information. This belief perfectly reflects their dedication. The team describes Corrie and Anna dependable, honest, and respectful advocates for children, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside them. #CGRESD #ourstory
Get ready for some festive fun! Here’s a sneak peek of the Gen Ed Office’s "Deck the Doors" entry—a big shoutout to Stacey Beebe for her amazing design skills! 🎄🎨
Don’t forget to submit your entry by 12:00 PM on Monday, December 9th.
(Check your email for the submission link.)
Wishing you all a joyful and creative holiday season! 🎅🎁
Happy Holidays!
Members of our Behavioral Health Team attended the annual Michigan Association of School Social Workers (MASSW) Conference.
The conference provided an excellent opportunity to learn new strategies, explore innovative practices, and connect with professionals dedicated to supporting students' mental health and well-being.
Bringing back these fresh insights, the team is more motivated than ever to make a difference in schools and communities. Stay tuned for updates as these new ideas are put into action! #CGRESD #ourstory
This holiday season, the Early On team, along with Mac the therapy dog, came together to wrap presents and spread some joy to two local families in the district! #CGRESD #OurStory
