FALL 2018 • VOLUME 3 • NO. 1 NEWS & VIEWS SAGINAW SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER ISTRICT D O SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER L F O T O H Dear Saginaw Public Schools Parents, Students, H E Community Partners and Guests: C S I am humbled and honored to be selected to serve as the Interim Superintendent of Schools. I come to this role with over 19 years of C I W education experience as a classroom teacher and coach, Asst. Principal TY A O GIN and Principal, at the Middle and High School levels, as well as experience F SA at the central office level. Saginaw Public School District As I reflect on my tenure with Saginaw Public Schools, I am reminded of the words of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. where he describes the true goal of education as developing BOARD MEMBERS intelligence plus character. Therefore, based on that premise, and as a product of the Saginaw community, I know first-hand the important role that a K-12 educational experience plays in the Rudy Patterson development of a student. Education is the great equalizer. PRESIDENT Consequently, I approach this role with a focus on developing and sustaining a system that is Jason Thompson able to meet the needs of diverse learners. The Saginaw Public Schools will provide all students VICE PRESIDENT with access to a high quality education that will address both the social and academic needs of students. A rigorous curriculum will ensure that students are college and/or career ready and Mattie Thompson able to compete in a twenty first century global economy. This will be demonstrated through TREASURER challenging and rigorous coursework, innovative and research based approaches to instruction, data driven decision making, providing an intense student support network, a full offering Kim Hamilton of extra-curricular and enrichment activities, high-level parent engagement, and developing SECRETARY sound and effective community partnerships. Establishing this type of system will allow Saginaw Public Schools to continue to increase student achievement, increase enrollment and attract and Joyce Seals retain high-quality teaching and support staff. My commitment to the Saginaw Public Schools TRUSTEE community will be unwavering and demonstrated through work ethic, dedication, competence and resilience. To that end, we are eager to begin the 2018-19 school year. Ruth Ann Knapp TRUSTEE Please visit our district website (www.spsd.net) often, as resources, and opportunities to get involved in our schools as well as important information will be communicated. As always, I Todd Boone encourage you to stay involved in the education of our students in the Saginaw Public Schools TRUSTEE and please do not hesitate to reach out to myself or any staff member that you may feel can provide you with the necessary assistance. CONTACT US: Sincerely, Saginaw Public School District 550 Millard Street P: 989.399.6500 Ramont M. Roberts, Ph.D. Fax: 989.399.6509 Interim Superintendent www.SPSD.net Saginaw Public School District What’s Inside: PAGE 2 Welcome Back! District Wide 2018-2019 Important Dates WELCOME BACK! PAGE 3 On behalf of Mr. Earvin “Magic” School Times • Youth Tackle Football Schedule Johnson, and the SodexoMAGIC District Phone Numbers • 2018 Board Meetings team, we are happy to welcome you to the 2018-19 school year! PAGE 4 Proper nutrition plays an important role in your student’s Saginaw Promise College Scholarship ability to be successful in school. We are looking forward to a Saginaw Public Schools Now Enrolling productive partnership with you to ensure your children can 3rd Grade Reading Law achieve their highest potential. We provide the students of Saginaw Public Schools with a delicious, well-balanced breakfast PAGE 5 and lunch daily. Full Service in Saginaw Public Schools-DHHS Onsite We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by The 4 C’s in STEM • Birth-Five Program encouraging them to participate in the Breakfast and Lunch programs. We anticipate an amazing school year and look PAGE 6 forward to continuing our partnership with the District and the First Student Transportation, Inc, community. If you have any questions or concerns please contact School Based Health Centers us at (989) 399-6582, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Before & After the Bell Program We look forward to working with you this school year in our PAGE 7 efforts to provide the best service possible to you and your Welcome New Principals students! PAGE 8 Saginaw Public Schools Family Extravaganza 2018-19 School Year Staff & DISTRICT WIDE Building Administrative Assignments 2018-2019 Important Dates • SEPTEMBER 4 - First Day of School Connect with us on • SEPTEMBER 10 - Pre-K First Day of School • NOVEMBER 6 - Work Day / Voluntary PD - NO SCHOOL th th Social Media! • NOVEMBER 21 - ½ DAY SCHOOL - Students and Teachers Youth Sports Tackle Football League 5 /6 • NOVEMBER 22, 23 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL 2018 SCHEDULE @SaginawPublicSchools • DECEMBER 24 - JANUARY 4 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL • JANUARY 18 - End of First Semester - NO SCHOOL @saginawpublic • JANUARY 21 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL • MARCH 25 - MARCH 29 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL • APRIL 19 - Good Friday - NO SCHOOL @SaginawPublic • APRIL 22 - Easter Monday - NO SCHOOL • MAY 24 - ½ DAY SCHOOL - Students and Teachers www.spsd.net • MAY 27 - Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL • JUNE 6 - Pre-K Last Day of School You can now make donations, transportation • JUNE 13 - Last Day of School for Students payments, and pay for t-shirts right from our website. Visit www.spsd.net for more information. Page 2 DISTRICT PHONE NUMBERS WELCOME BACK! SCHOOL TIMES PRE-K: HENRY DOERR 989-399-4450 SCHOOL NAME BEGIN DISMISS ELEMENTARY (PreK-6): PRE-K SITE: ARTHUR EDDY 989-399-4300 HENRY DOERR 8:30 AM 3:20 PM HERIG 989-399-4350 KEMPTON 989-399-4600 ELEMENTARY (PreK-6): LOOMIS 989-399-4750 ARTHUR EDDY 8:25 AM 3:24 PM MERRILL PARK 989-399-4800 CHESTER MILLER 989-399-4850 HERIG 8:30 AM 3:20 PM ROUSE 989-399-5000 KEMPTON 8:30 AM 3:20 PM STONE 989-399-5100 LOOMIS 8:25 AM 3:24 PM ELEMENTARY (PreK-8): ZILWAUKEE 989-399-5200 MERRILL PARK 8:25 AM 3:24 PM MIDDLE SCHOOL (7-8): CHESTER MILLER 8:30 AM 3:20 PM THOMPSON MIDDLE 989-399-5600 ROUSE 8:25 AM 3:24 PM GIFTED & TALENTED SCHOOLS: STONE 8:30 AM 3:20 PM HANDLEY (K-5) 989-399-4250 SAGINAW ARTS & SCIENCES (6-12) 989-399-5500 ELEMENTARY (PreK-8): HIGH SCHOOLS (9-12): ZILWAUKEE 8:30 AM 3:20 PM ARTHUR HILL 989-399-5800 SAGINAW HIGH 989-399-6000 MIDDLE SCHOOL (7-8): CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL: THOMPSON MIDDLE 7:39 AM 2:45 PM SAGINAW CAREER COMPLEX 989-399-6150 GIFTED & TALENTED SCHOOLS: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 989-399-6500 HANDLEY (K-5) 8:25 AM 3:24 PM TRANSPORTATION (First Student) 989-399-6803 SAGINAW ARTS & SCIENCES (6-12) FOOD SERVICE (SodexoMAGIC) 989-399-6582 Middle School 8:05 AM 2:56 PM High School 8:25 AM 3:25 PM HIGH SCHOOLS (9-12): 2018 BOARD MEETINGS ARTHUR HILL 7:42 AM 2:36 PM Saginaw Board of Education SAGINAW HIGH 7:45 AM 2:38 PM CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL: All meetings begin at 5:30 P.M. in the Board Room. These meetings are subject to change. SAGINAW CAREER COMPLEX 7:03 AM 10:05 AM (2 Sessions) 11:35 AM 2:37 PM ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 8:00 AM 4:45 PM September 12, 2018 – Board Briefing Youth Sports Tackle Football League 5th/6th September 19, 2018 – Regular Meeting 2018 SCHEDULE October 10, 2018 – Board Briefing LOCATION: Saginaw High School October 17, 2018 – Regular Meeting WEEK ONE Saturday, Sept 29 WEEK TWO Saturday, Oct 6 November 14, 2018 – Board Briefing WEEK THREE Saturday, Oct 13 WEEK FOUR Saturday, Oct 20 November 21, 2018 – Regular Meeting WEEK FIVE Saturday, Oct 27 WEEK SIX Saturday, Nov 3 December 5, 2018 – Board Briefing For More Information, call the Youth Sports Department December 12, 2018 – Regular Meeting at 399-5543/245-6131 or send an email to [email protected] Page 3 550 MILLARD STREET, SAGINAW, MI 48607 A College Scholarship for Students who SPSD Pre-K Offers live and Graduate in Saginaw! 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