St. Clair County RESA

It's time to recognize the people who make great! This week we're featuring Chad Kubik, Digital Media Senior Video Producer. Thank you, Chad, for all you do to support our local schools, children, and community. Let's give Chad a big 👏 applause in the comments!

Is your child's car seat installed correctly? Correctly installed car seats can reduce the risk of injury in an automobile accident by 82%. Don't miss the free car seat check event on August 23 at the Fort Gratiot Fire Department from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be onsite to assess seat selection and installation, seat use and whether it's time to change seats.

Is your child in the right seat? Is it installed correctly? Free car seat checks August 23rd.

🌞 Our Help Me Grow St. Clair County program offers free developmental screenings for children ages 0-6 and provides insight into your child's development. One of our staff members will contact you about your child's score, and if help is needed, they'll walk you through it. Visit RESA's website to complete a questionnaire: https://bit.ly/4fwcudE

What is Help Me Grow? Find out what we do at Help Me Grow, and how we can help you, your child and your family!

🎒Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway events are happening throughout the county. See the post for details. 👉 Please share to help spread the word.

Our learning early learning calendar is full of fun ideas to help your child grow and learn. This month focuses on healthy choices, safe practices, and active fun. Download an electronic copy for daily tips and activities that you can easily incorporate into your family's routine: https://bit.ly/3dD23dg

👧🧒Are you interested in FREE preschool but unsure if your child is eligible? The majority of preschoolers qualify for free. Check the chart below and apply today: https://bit.ly/3SD5diU

👉We're looking for an energetic individual to join our Information Technology Department. As an IT Technician (Level 1), you will deliver Helpdesk assistance to RESA and its clients by helping with hardware and software setup, support, troubleshooting, asset management, and more. Join our team and help support education in St. Clair County. Applications will be accepted through August 30. Apply online at: https://sccresa.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

We have an opening for a 31N Social Worker/Psychologist/Counselor to work with St. Clair County school districts. The position will focus on completing behavioral assessments, developing student treatment plans, providing non-academic counseling services, and assessing the need for additional counseling, crisis intervention, and client-centered student-guided services with families when appropriate.

Why work at St. Clair County RESA?
RESA offers: Competitive wages, a 185-day calendar (summers off), multiple health insurance plans, long-term disability, vision, dental, and life insurance, paid leave time, paid holidays, retirement benefits, and a positive work/life balance.
Apply online at: https://sccresa.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=11

🎉Congratulations to the Woodland Developmental Center students who received their certificates of completion on June 19 at the annual Completion Ceremony. Students Jeremy, Gavin, Arwen, Claire, Jacob, David, Lacey, Anna, Jacob, and Mary earned certificates. We are so proud of you all!

🌞 There's still plenty of summer left to enjoy! Check out our Summer Fun Guide for families with young children. Explore fun activities, events, and resources to make the most of the sunny days ahead. Download a copy at https://bit.ly/SummerFunGuide2024

We have openings for lead and associate teacher positions in our Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) for preschoolers. Apply online at https://sccresa.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Join our instructional team! We have an opening for an instructional technician in our Engineering and Robotics Program at St. Clair County TEC. View the complete descriptions and apply online at: https://sccresa.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=100

📚Follow Scholastic for fun tips to keep your child reading all summer long.

Summer reading can be more than just a pastime- it's a journey to new worlds and a chance to keep young minds sharp. Check out these tips to keep the learning momentum going this summer: https://bit.ly/4bNJwTA

Plan a trip to the Pine River Nature Center to enjoy the latest StoryWalk installment, A Slug's Life by John Himmelman. Each page is set up along Wildflower Trail, making it a fun and interactive outdoor experience for all ages. As you read, keep an eye out for real-life slugs along the trail! The Nature Center trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.

🌟 Michigan's PreK for All Initiative aims to make preschool free for ALL of our state's four-year-old children over the next few years. The program will ensure every child has access to a high-quality preschool experience, setting them up for school success. To learn about preschool options in St. Clair County, visit: https://bit.ly/3wRXftS

🌞 RESA's Supervisor of Career and College Programs, Nick Beaudry, talks about how the Blue Water College Access Network's Summer Success Program can help the Class of 2024 navigate the next steps after graduation. Whether you're a student, parent, or community member, you won't want to miss this conversation!

Nick Beaudry - Summer Melt with St. Clair County RESA An exciting time for the Class of 2024… but is everything 100% set for fall? Nick Beaudry shares that challenges that include incomplete paperwork, college plan changes, financial issues, and more can derail an incoming student - and St. Clair County RESA has a department to help.

Do you need to declutter? Is it time to w**d out your child's overflowing bookshelf? Great Start is hosting a children's book drive at ALL of our playgroups the week of August 5th. Bring in your used, "like new" children's books, and bring home a Talking is Teaching Activity Bag, which includes a NEW book. I would say this is a win/win for all! Check out the flyer below for more details, dates and locations. 💜

Join our team! We have an opening for a CTE Assistant Director of Instructional Services at St. Clair County TEC. Applications will be accepted through July 23. View the job description and apply online at https://sccresa.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=70

The Summer Nature Series kicked off last week at the Pine River Nature Center. Participants explored the center's grounds while learning about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and Great Horned Owls.

New income guidelines mean even more families qualify for FREE and low-cost preschool. Set your child up for success with Michigan’s #1 ranked GSRP program for four-year-olds. To learn more and apply for this fall, visit https://bit.ly/3SD5diU.

Check out the Blue Water College Access Network's latest newsletter for information and resources to help you with preparing and planning for college, including the Summer Success Program. The Summer Success coaches can help you with the final college enrollment steps, including the FAFSA application process, housing, transportation, books and technology, and more.

BLUE WATER COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK Welcome to your resource for planning, preparing, and going to college after high school. Blue Water College Access Network is here to...

🌧When you're stuck indoors, moving and dancing can help get everyone's wiggles out. It's also a great way to keep our bodies healthy and strong! Go to https://bit.ly/4aJrXE3 for 10 ways you can talk, read, sing, and play your way through the day with items you already have on hand.

Our early learning calendar provides educational and fun ways to help your child grow and learn. Download an electronic copy for daily tips, ideas, and activities to help prepare your little one for kindergarten and beyond: https://bit.ly/3dD23dg

There are still openings for the Little Engineers Boat Making class on July 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pine River Nature Center. At this hands-on class for ages 4 to 5 (with an accompanying adult), children will use natural items to engineer and test a boat in the Pine River. The cost is $7/child. Register online at https://bit.ly/3RYFdgZ

🎉We're looking for a passionate individual to join us as a Dean of Students at St. Clair County TEC. If you're eager to make a difference in our community and are committed to student success, this is your opportunity to help lead, inspire, and support our outstanding students and staff. The application deadline is July 19.

Why work at RESA?
At RESA, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. This includes multiple health insurance plans, long-term disability, vision, dental, and life insurance, paid leave time, paid holidays, membership in the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement Plan, and a positive work/life balance.
Apply online at: https://sccresa.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

🎉Congratulations to the five St. Clair County TEC students who competed at the prestigious national SkillsUSA Competition in Atlanta June 24-28. The following TEC students demonstrated their proficiency and skills in their respective fields:
– Gavin Ward, Marysville High School, placed 14th in the CNC Programmer competition.
– Hannah Plucinski, St. Clair High School, placed 24th in the Cosmetology Overall contest.
– Allane Stamplis, St. Clair High School, placed 33rd in the Welding Sculpture contest.
– Samantha Halsey (competitor), Virtual Learning Academy, and Janiah Curry (model), Port Huron Northern High School, placed 16th in the Nail Care contest.
Students were accompanied by TEC instructors Duane Emig and Alecia Klein.