Tomorrow kicks off Holiday Open House in Downtown Midland! During this event, shoppers can admire and register to win uniquely decorated holiday wreaths from businesses like this one pictured that has puzzle pieces that were designed by MCESA Post Secondary students. Our students had a great time making this and enjoyed participating. You can find this fun wreath at Pizza Baker, LLC. #mcesabettertogether
The students in Mr. Dishaw’s classroom recently conducted a mock student election with many of the classrooms at MCESA. The students learned that voting is a private choice that we are fortunate to make. They used the results to construct a pictograph as a way to display the data collected. After the election, the students are going to compare the results of the election with their own ESA results.
We are currently hiring a Speech and Language Pathologist to join our team! If you or someone you know are interested in this position, visit www.midlandesa.org/page/employment for more information including a full job description.
Last week, Northwood University students stopped by Longview Early Childhood Center to rake leaves on Go MAD Day, or "Go Make A Difference Day." Thank you, Northwood, for helping making a positive impact in our community!
As a reminder, tomorrow, November 5 is a professional development day for MCESA staff. There will be no school for students.
We hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween! Here are some photos from our MCESA Halloween festivities yesterday - SK-12 at MCESA even had a Disney theme! 🎃
We are hiring! Join our Great Start to Quality Lansing office as a Quality Improvement Coach. Full details on how to apply are available at: https://5il.co/3031e
Midland County is currently conducting its Community Health Needs Assessment
(CHNA) and needs your help! The health and health needs of
community members is being assessed. Information from the survey will be used to develop programs to address the needs of Midland County residents. The survey is completely anonymous and will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. You must be 18 or older to take the survey. https://survey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8Ptf8ubIwxcdFk
Our trick-or-treat event for all MCESA students and families in the Sugnet Gym last night was a success! Thanks to the City of Midland Fire Department - Michigan for also participating! 🎃 #mcesabettertogether
Patty Killey who is an MCESA Teacher Consultant for the Visually Impaired shared these great photos today of two students walking side-by-side. Killey said that one student, serving as a mentor, gently guides through the process of navigating their environment while using the white cane, focusing on safely crossing streets. The picture captures a moment of shared learning, highlighting the importance of mentorship and independence for individuals who are visually impaired. #mcesabettertogether
It’s Celebrate Babies Week! (October 21st-25th)
Celebrate Babies Week is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness of and celebrating the individuals, families, groups, and systems working to promote the well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families.
Great Start to Quality Infant Toddler Specialist, Ashley Wheat, with members of the Infant Toddler Learning Community (Justina Moreno-Childcare Director, Trista Markert-Lead Infant Teacher and Cathy Agle-Lead Toddler Teacher) from Longview Early Childhood Center are celebrating the importance of early childhood! #celebratebabies2024 #mcesabettertogether
We are looking to immediately hire long-term and substitute paraeducators! Contact Bridgett Petsnick today. #mcesabettertogether
MCESA students and staff had a blast at Victory Day 2024 with the Northwood University football team! Photos from the event are available here: https://www.midlandesa.org/documents/northwood-victory-day-2024/717699
Special thanks to Northwood student Ty Klopf for sharing some of his photos with us, too!
More photos from our Orange Out! #mcesabettertogether
Last week MCESA students and staff took part in an "orange out" to celebrate fall. We love seeing all of the participation! 🍁 #mcesabettertogether
MCESA TRAILS students compared different types of popcorn by making popcorn on the stove, in the air popper and in the microwave then taste testing! #mcesabettertogether
October is Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Month, and MCESA's team of Speech and Language Pathologists are working to bring awareness to AAC! If you have any photos to share of students and staff using AAC, please send them to assistivetech@midlandesa.net by Friday, Oct. 25. #mcesabettertogether
On Tuesday, October 15, MCESA celebrated White Cane Safety Day. White Cane Safety Day is celebrated each October 15 to highlight the significance of the white cane as a symbol of independence for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
MCESA team member, Karen Smith made white cane cookies that she and students helped distribute throughout the buildings to bring awareness to this day! Learn more by visiting https://nfb.org/programs-services/blind-equality-achievement-month/white-cane-awareness-day #mcesabettertogether
As a reminder, MCESA is hosting an "orange out" this week for students and staff on Friday, Oct. 18. Our ECSE team or anyone who does not report on Friday is welcome to participate on Thursday, Oct. 17. Wear your MCESA orange tshirt or your favorite orange shirt!
Miss Mandy was spotted doing a great job during gym class at Meridian Elementary today. This looks like a fun, fall activity! #mcesabettertogether
